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How many pounds of meat do you need to make tacos for 20 people?

Tacos are made with beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, shrimp or fish. The standard taco uses 2 ounces of meat. Tacos are typically topped with diced tomatoes, lettuce, cilantro, diced onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. An average serving of Mexican rice is 1 1/2 to 2 ounces per guest, and a serving of beans is 2 ounces per guest.

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What are some 80th birthday ideas for a mother?

A party for an 80-year-old should be tailored to the person's tastes and interests, but also to her activity level. For some mothers, a quiet family-only luncheon may work well, while another mother might be up to an afternoon at a botanical garden or a 1960s-style cocktail party.\nParty themes can make the birthday party even more fun. The theme can focus on the mother's favorite things or highlight her favorite era. The theme can reflect an interest, such as quilting, classic movies or golf. Some fun themes include a luau with the title "Aloha 80!" and a fiesta theme with the title..

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What are the best gifts for daycare teachers?

Like traditional teachers, daycare teachers might be used to receiving a lot of decorative gifts that end up collecting dust, so choosing something practical is a better option. Gift cards are one of the better choices since teachers can use them to purchase exactly what they need for the classroom or for themselves. A gift card to a popular restaurant or a relaxing day spa is a good alternative to a card for school supplies. Gift cards with expiration dates and fees should be avoided.\nNotes and handwritten cards with personalized information inside are simple and take up little space. Refere..

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How do kids contact Santa Claus?

The post office in North Pole, Alaska processes thousands of letters to Santa Claus each year. Some children use the address, "325 South Santa Claus Lane" or "101 Saint Nicholas Drive," while others simply address their letters to "Santa Claus; North Pole." The United States Postal Service and organizations such as Santa Claus House and PackageFromSanta.com provide parents with additional options for children to correspond with Santa by mail.\nChildren may also dial 1-800-726-8222 to contact Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus or an elf during the holiday season, as of 2015. The service is available until..

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What are some fun garden party ideas?

A great garden party includes serving ware and centerpieces that echo the surroundings. Start with a shaded canopy to keep the food and the guests cool and comfortable. Use flowery and pastel-colored outdoor pillows on furniture for outdoor comfort. For platters, use terracotta planter dishes as trays and platters instead of the usual dinnerware. Use flowerpots as food covers by turning them upside down over the food.\nFor centerpieces, rely on items from the garden that can be eaten as well as displayed. A crudité centerpiece featuring several vegetables arranged nicely makes a delicious dec..

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What are some good ideas for a 90th birthday party?

Playing a trivia game that focuses on historical events can be a fun way to engage the celebrant and to have some fun seeing how the younger generations fare answering history-related questions against the nonagenarian in the family. A memory book containing photos and keepsakes can make a wonderful gift and conversation piece for a 90th birthday.\nThoughtfully themed parties are also a great way to honor a person who is turning 90. "On the Day (or Year) You Were Born" parties should focus on interesting things that happened during that time period. Party guests can even dress in period clothe..

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What is some gift giving etiquette for a Bat Mitzvah?

Choose a bracelet or necklace with a Star of David, or select a simple piece of beaded jewelry that the girl can wear every day.\nGift cards, picture frames and books are all appropriate gifts.\nTypically, the family hosting the event sets up a gift table at the reception. Place the gift there or hand it directly to the girl or her parents.

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How did Halloween originate?

All Saints' Day, originally celebrated on May 13, was moved to November 1 during the 8th century by Pope Gregory III to commemorate the dedication of All Saints Chapel in Rome. In the 10th century, St. Odilo in France began to celebrate All Souls Day on November 2, honoring the faithful dead who were in purgatory or heaven. Celtic peasants in Ireland were bothered by this, as it ignored the dead who were in hell, so they started celebrating All Souls' Eve on October 31, banging pots and making a racket so the dead were aware that they, too, were remembered. Over time, this tradition ..

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Does JCPenney still have Christmas Catalogs?

In addition to the large expense of printing telephone book-sized catalogs a couple of times a year, the catalogs forced JCPenney to lock in prices for long periods of time. The new method of "Look Book" mailer advertising gives the retailer flexibility in pricing, allowing not only price bumps, but price reductions on short notice. These changes are part of a larger facelift given to JCPenney by CEO Ron Johnson, former Apple executive, in 2011, which also included a new logo and easy-to-read tag system. Johnson was replaced as CEO by Mike Ullman in 2013.

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What is a good speech for an elementary graduation?

The audience at an elementary graduation would be filled with proud parents, aunts, uncles, friends and grandparents. To make it interesting to them, talking about experiences that happened during the school year would be ideal. When writing a speech, a core message needs to be selected. This is what the speech will be based around. The core message needs to be selected to engage the audience of the speech. An elementary graduation speech core message could be focused on what the future holds for the young kids, what they excelled and learned through the year, and/or what could be done to make..

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