Fall Fun Homemade Gift Exchange ~ Event Closed

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1. This is a Sims 3 only gift exchange ~ no Sims 4 gifts allowed.

2. Join this gift exchange by posting a letter (see the next post for the form letter that must be used!).

3. No custom content is allowed. All gifts will be custard checked, no exceptions.

If you would like to know how to start a clean, no CC game please refer to the FAQs post.

4. Keep your Buddy Name a secret once you receive your name via private message. No names will be posted to the Sims 3 My Pages nor will they be emailed.

5. Follow the check-in dates!

6. You must make at least one homemade gift for your Buddy. This can be a build, pet or sim. This is not something that is bought from the Sims 3 store. You may make as many gifts as you like. You may also gift from your Buddy’s wishlist (not required!) as long as there is one homemade gift as well.

7. You must make a gifting thread for your Buddy! The thread should contain a personalized message to your Buddy, screenshots of your gift and a link to your uploaded item. If your gift is picture heavy, then you might want to consider using an outside photo album such as Photobucket.

8. When a gift is being given, please post a message in the main thread! This message should include your Buddy name, gift number (very helpful to Buddy & host!) as well as a link to the thread. If you want to include a sneak peek picture in the main thread post, please feel free to do so.

9. You must gift and be gifted. This is a gift exchange and every Buddy should receive a homemade gift.

10. Please remember that what is written in your Buddy letter is a guide, don’t get upset if your gift isn’t exactly what you wanted. Also please don’t stress about not being able to make exactly what was suggested in the Buddy letter that you’ve been assigned. Do your best and have fun! The focus has always been about sharing our love of simming with friends ~ new and current!!!

11. No rude or mean behavior will be tolerated. If seen, I will remove you at my discretion. We are here to have fun and enjoy one another’s company!

12. Do not sign up if you can’t follow through! Pay careful attention to rules 13 and 17!!!

13. If anything comes up (ex: personal, computer problems, etc.), please let me know ASAP so arrangements can be made and your Buddy gets a gift. This gift does not exempt you from your requirement of making at least one homemade gift. Depending upon the circumstances, you might or might not be allowed to participate in the next gift exchange.

14. If you get a new store item or addition to your game, please edit your Buddy letter and post in the thread that you have made changes. Those items might or might not be used in your gift, but the more details you provide will help the gift become truly personalized!

15. Please check the main thread often in case there is anything you need to know or to see if your Buddy has posted a gift for you!

16. Please do not quote images as it tends to break threads. If quoting, please remove the image before commenting.

17. If you had signed up for a previous gift exchange and didn’t give a homemade gift, you will not be paired up in this exchange. Sorry, no exceptions!

18. If you download or add a gift (any gift!) to your favorites list, please press Recommend It.

19. Each Buddy took time and effort to make their gift so please take the time to compliment their creations. Your kind words will be a gift to them!

20. Have fun!!! Try making something that is new-to-you and you’ll discover that you’re better at it than you think you are.

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In alphabetical order:

blair2396
Bookworm742
Catdog123
ciane
cmbaker16
DolphineQ
figureitout01
fleshjenn
Hoplass
Kgaff
LadyEmillye
Martje89
MiaSkywalker
Skymyst
tanubanue
XxHannelorexX

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Buddy Gifts

To: blair2396
From: fleshjenn
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351612/#Comment_15351612
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352013/#Comment_15352013
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353664/#Comment_15353664
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355126/#Comment_15355126
o:) custard-clean
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356806/#Comment_15356806
o:) custard-clean
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357610/#Comment_15357610
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: Bookworm742
From: XxHannelorexX
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351875/#Comment_15351875
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352109/#Comment_15352109
o:) no custard checking needed
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355490/#Comment_15355490
o:) no custard checking needed
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357329/#Comment_15357329
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: Catdog123
From: figureitout01
gift message 1 -
o:) custard-clean on one gift
:'( Hamlyn House contains a CC pattern: Cyclonesue's Victorian Brick
gift message 2 -
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: ciane
From: Martje89
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353238/#Comment_15353238
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15354750/#Comment_15354750
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358923/#Comment_15358923
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359651/#Comment_15359651
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: cmbaker16
From: Catdog123
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352497/#Comment_15352497
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353999/#Comment_15353999
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355004/#Comment_15355004
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357738/#Comment_15357738
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: DolphineQ
From: Skymyst, tag-team member
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353308/#Comment_15353308
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15378710/#Comment_15378710
o:) custard-clean

To: DolphineQ
From: suzses, tag-team member
gift message - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357606/#Comment_15357606
o:) custard-clean

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To: figureitout01
From: LadyEmillye
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351562/#Comment_15351562
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351756/#Comment_15351756
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352553/#Comment_15352553
o:) custard-clean <- was able to upload to exchange
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353828/#Comment_15353828
o:) no custard checking needed
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355447/#Comment_15355447
o:) custard-clean
contains 2 CAP patterns
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355938/#Comment_15355938
o:) custard-clean
contains 1 CAP pattern
gift message 7 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358381/#Comment_15358381
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: fleshjenn
From: ciane
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350610/#Comment_15350610
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351412/#Comment_15351412
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351992/#Comment_15351992
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: ALL Buddies
From: aricarai and ADWilson
gift message - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359711/#Comment_15359711
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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More Buddy Gifts

To: Hoplass
From: Bookworm742
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356477/#Comment_15356477
o:) custard-clean
Has Object PlantWaterlily, but nothing is added when installed ~ thinking it might be a photograph
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356578/#Comment_15356578
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356605/#Comment_15356605
o:) custard-clean

has one more to deliver

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To: Kgaff
From: DolphineQ
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350281/#Comment_15350281
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350579/#Comment_15350579
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351341/#Comment_15351341
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353104/#Comment_15353104
o:) custard-clean
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353261/#Comment_15353261
o:) custard-clean
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15361055/#Comment_15361055
o:) custard-clean

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To: LadyEmillye
From: blair2396
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350277/#Comment_15350277
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352418/#Comment_15352418
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15354223/#Comment_15354223
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355863/#Comment_15355863
o:) custard-clean
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357467/#Comment_15357467
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: Martje89
From: cmbaker16
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350619/#Comment_15350619
o:) custard clean
house shows Type: Object Sub-Type: EP07/alchemyStation but should be okay, 2nd check by tanu
nothing was added when installed
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: MiaSkywalker
From: Hoplass
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351059/#Comment_15351059
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353228/#Comment_15353228
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358931/#Comment_15358931
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: Skymyst
From: MiaSkywalker
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350392/#Comment_15350392
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352106/#Comment_15352106
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15353717/#Comment_15353717
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15355610/#Comment_15355610
o:) custard-clean
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356728/#Comment_15356728
o:) custard-clean
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357252/#Comment_15357252
o:) custard-clean
gift message 7 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15358218/#Comment_15358218
o:) custard-clean
gift message 8 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359392/#Comment_15359392
o:) custard-clean
gift message 9 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15360055/#Comment_15360055
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: tanubanue
From: Kgaff
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351143/#Comment_15351143
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352997/#Comment_15352997
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356439/#Comment_15356439
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357913/#Comment_15357913
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3


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To: XxHannelorexX
From: tanubanue
gift message 1 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15350664/#Comment_15350664
o:) custard-clean
gift message 2 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15351429/#Comment_15351429
o:) custard-clean
gift message 3 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15352940/#Comment_15352940
o:) custard-clean
gift message 4 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15354360/#Comment_15354360
o:) custard-clean
gift message 5 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15356101/#Comment_15356101
o:) custard-clean
gift message 6 - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15357619/#Comment_15357619
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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To: ALL Buddies
From: aricarai and ADWilson
gift message - http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15359711/#Comment_15359711
o:) custard-clean
<3 DONE GIFTING <3

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Building Inspiration:
rosemow has a post showing various links
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12888646/#Comment_12888646

djsdragongirl suggested
http://www.thehouseplanshop.com
http://www.thehousedesigners.com

ADWilson suggested
http://www.houseplans.com/


Color Selection:
ciane suggested
http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette

ADWilson suggested
http://design-seeds.com/


Tutorials:
Carl’s Sims 3 Guide has some nice tutorials and a beginner builder’s guide.
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/


Notes regarding Zoo U Courses:
1 Some links in the thread no longer work.
2 Tutorials that are missing pictures aren’t included below. Exceptions are the MOO tutorials because the picture links work, you just have to click on the link.
3 Some of the topics contain multiple url links due to lesson posts not being consecutive.


Zoo U Courses

Fog Emitters: lesson by SimEve
4 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9553690/#Comment_9553690

Fog Emitters Advanced Techniques
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9619507/#Comment_9619507

Landscaping Start to Finish: lesson by itguyinsc
Link to lot used in lesson
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10585153/#Comment_10585153
Slideshows
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10586817/#Comment_10586817
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10586998/#Comment_10586998
1 post
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10587181/#Comment_10587181
1 post
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/10587738/#Comment_10587738

Modern House: lesson by WibbleLikeAJelly
6 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/8843461/#Comment_8843461

MOO U!: lesson by TarynTempestwind
What MOO can do for You
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11087341/#Comment_11087341
Model Home
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11095078/#Comment_11095078
4 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11113205/#Comment_11113205
1 post
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11113726/#Comment_11113726

MooU! Lesson 2
Overview of lesson
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11134561/#Comment_11134561
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11143549/#Comment_11143549

MOO U! Lesson 3
Overview of lesson
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11178885/#Comment_11178885
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11195661/#Comment_11195661

MOOve Your Grass!: lesson by TarynTempestwind
6 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11955557/#Comment_11955557
Tips in case lesson isn’t working quite right
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11964748/#Comment_11964748

MOOve Your Grass! Lesson 2
4 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11994910/#Comment_11994910

Roofing 101: lessons by ruthless_kk
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/8368990/#Comment_8368990

1 post – Porches
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/8432633/#Comment_8432633

2 posts - Advanced Roofing
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/8432637/#Comment_8432637

Tomb Building: lessons by Lissykin

Triggers, Behaviors, Torches and Doors
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221195/#Comment_9221195
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221205/#Comment_9221205
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221283/#Comment_9221283
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221345/#Comment_9221345
4 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221360/#Comment_9221360
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221410/#Comment_9221410
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9221455/#Comment_9221455

Dive Wells, Hole in the Wall, Keys and Treasure Chests
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9270620/#Comment_9270620

Statues, Processors and Sundries
3 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9323869/#Comment_9323869

Fog Emitters and Finishing Touches
2 posts
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9378657/#Comment_9378657

Victorians 101: lesson by ruthless_kk
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11542928/#Comment_11542928

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Yes...
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Good Morning!
This homemade gift exchange is now officially open.

Looking forward to seeing YOUR letter :)

I will come back with my letter.

Buddy Letter form:

Username: LadyEmillye

Link to your Sims 3 My Page: http://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/LadyEmillye

I have installed the following Expansion Packs: While I have all of them, I don't generally use Sweet Treats

I have installed the following Stuff Packs: While I have all of them, I don't generally use 70s, 80s, 90s Stuff (although I will be) and Fast Lane

I own the following Store Content: All of it, but please let me know what sets were used so I can make sure to have it installed

I own the following EA-made Worlds: All of them

Some of my favorite colors are: Autumn Colors, blues, purples

I really don’t like this color: Pastels, yellows, greens, although a rich green is ok

I love to use items from this set: Mostly a variety, depends on the game

I prefer to play in this EA-made World: I generally play in all of them

I enjoy this style of build the most: Contemporary homes with or without a rustic flair. Rustic homes with or without a contemporary flair. Minimalist/Modern homes.

I really don’t want this in my game: Not Applicable

I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: I like small lots, but medium or large lots are ok too

I want/don’t want berry sims: I don't mind berry sims

I want/don’t want occult sims: I like all occults, including hybrids

I want/don’t want pets in the household: In order of preference: Dogs, cats, small animals, horses. I would love to have a wolf and/or a fox inspired pet as they are two of my top 5 favorite animals

Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? I don't mind if they are, nor how much. If you have a story in mind, and they need to be at a certain skill level, I'm ok with that.

Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? See Above answer

Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? See above

Other: (Describe here anything that you’d really like that might or might not have been previously mentioned!)

I don't mind patterns made in CAP, just not overboard on them. I am also playing a Pioneer to Futuristic generations kind of game in Deery Meadows. I was planning on First Settlers/Native Sims/Pioneers, a Victorian Style Age, maybe a Steampunk, and continue on until the town is thriving and it begins to take on a futuristic shape. A lot of the businesses will be sim family owned.

Username: ciane
Link to your Sims 3 My Page: http://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/ciane
I have installed the following Expansion Packs: ALL
I have installed the following Stuff Packs: ALL
I own the following Store Content: All Build items not part of part of special/limited participation. All CAS items that are part of sets. Lots, but not all single clothing items.
I own the following EA-made Worlds: ALL
Some of my favorite colors are: Blues and blue greens and blue violets, offset with beige and pops of red.
I really don’t like this color: I don't know why, but I don't care for yellow greens so much.
I love to use items from this set: Look through my studio and you'll see I'm quite eclectic, mixing pieces of one set with another. Generally I like pieces with an artsy appeal - a curve or modern stream-lined.
I prefer to play in this EA-made World: I love the beauty of the water and the mountains, but I like efficiency too. I am also drawn to the architecture of Lunar Lakes. So like my builds, I play all over.
I enjoy this style of build the most: I like a modern contemporary, but I also love simple starters.
I really don’t want this in my game: I don't want a grand palace. I like minimalistic approaches.
I would or would not like lots in the following sizes: I never play lots over 40x40 unless it's part of a challenge.
I want/don’t want berry sims: For some reason, berry sims do not appeal to me much.
I want/don’t want occult sims: Occult sims are fine, but vampires are my least favorite.
I want/don’t want pets in the household: I don't care that much for more than one pet in a household. It requires more controlling.
Do you want your sims and/or pets skilled up for you? If so, how much? I do like a few skills. That means you liked them enough to play them.
Are there certain skills you want skilled because you really like having them ready when you start with a new sim or household? Every sim is different. I don't have skills that I always do. I generally get them a charisma skill so that when they talk to someone, they can be skilling. And I usually get them an athletic skill so that they can jog.
Are there particular skill items that you really like having in a build? Again, it depends on the Sim. If they need logic for work, then a computer or chess set or telescope or bookcase would be nice. If they need athletic skill, then I usually get a work out bench so they can get the "pumped" moodlet, but that varies too. I like the chin up bar or just a cheap kicky bag as well.
Other: What would make me super happy is get a family that you played in a house where you played them. Share some pics and a bit of their story and I'll love it. The family and house don't even have to be made from scratch. Start with an EA family or home and put your special touches to it. :D