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practice for the big day so you know the look is right for you. The following link has some great tips and photos: http://www. beautyriot.com/makeup-beauty/prom-hair-makeup-g8261 Transportation Deals on limos are hard to find in the spring (peak prom and wedding season). So, skip the limo and dare to be different. Clean up a friend’s classic car and ask an older sibling (tips pro- vided) to play the role of limo driver. Dress up a large van that can fit twelve of your friends. Sprucing up the family car and adding some fresh flowers to the interior is a great idea as well. Flowers Opt for inexpensive flowers – skip the roses – for corsages and boutonnieres. Crafty teens should consider making their own corsage or boutonniere. Better yet, cut fresh flowers from your own garden. Video examples of DIY corsage making: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wrist-Corsage The Original Fun Family Movie Experience... • Mini Golf • Playground • • Concessions • Call or visit our website for times and films scheduled on our 5 giant outdoor screens. 625-8535 WWW.TRANSITDRIVEIN.COM Hammerl Amusements Presents.... Spring Professional Photos Schools can receive discounts on the cost of professional photos at the prom if they use the same photographer for year- book and senior portraits, etc. Perhaps one of your classmate’s parents is in the business and will offer your class a discount. Ask your prom committee to look into these options. Maple Ridge Center Sweet Home & Maple May 17-19, 2019 Fri - 5-10pm; Sat - Noon-10pm; Sun - Noon - 8pm TIPS & TALES “Girls should do their own hair or have a friend/mom do it. My daughter and her friends often had their hair done at a salon, only to hate it, rip it out, and do it themselves before leaving for the prom.” Customer Appreciation Day FRIDAY, MAY 17th 1/2 Price Wristbands 5-10pm Ride Specials on Saturday & Sunday — Liz Martens, Salt Point, NY Children must be accompaied by an adult Myrna Beth Haskell is the author of “LIONS and TIGERS and TEENS: Expert advice and support for the conscientious par- ent just like you” (Unlimited Publishing, LLC). Her work has appeared in publications across the U.S. as well as internation- ally. Learn more at www.myrnahaskell.com. SUMMERTIME FOODS Ice Cream, Sno-Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Candy Apples, Waffles, Fried Dough, French Fries, Lemonade Follow us on Midway by Hammerl Amusements www.hammerlamusements.com May 2019 WNY Family 53