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Updated Feb 11, 2012

Q: Tips for Moving with a 2Year Old    —Burlington, KY

"We have just sold our house so now starts the adventure of packing and actually moving! This will be my first real m..."

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Hi A.! I have been there from both sides. I was a military kid so we moved a lot. And now that I am grown, I have a 2 year old & just moved into our first house! ...

We have moved a few times ourselves. My daughter just turned three when we moved from CA to NV. It was a little hard for her to see everything in boxes. So I let her d...

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Q: Seeking Insight: Best Location for Families in San Francisco Area?    —Indianapolis, IN

"We are moving from Indianapolis to San Francisco with a job transfer. We are looking for a place with a "community" ..."

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Change your location in your profile here on MamaSource to San Francico. I'm guessing they will be just as helpful as the mamas here:)

We just moved from the San Francisco area to Indy 3 years ago! I miss the area. Some places are great for families and others aren't. You probably dont' want to be ...

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Q: Any Tips for Moving with a Toddler?    —Portland, OR

"Hi All! We're moving to a new place next week and I'd like to keep my 15 month old son as happy as possible throug..."

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Putting him in a playpen is a great idea. I've also read that it helps to set up his bed with his bedding the very first night. If you're traveling and staying in a mo...

I would definitely keep your son informed with simple words as to what is going on. Kids this age understand a lot more than we give them credit for. You can say thi...

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Q: Anyone Lived in Utah?    —Coppell, TX

"Hello, My husband and I are thinking about moving and right now one of the states on our list is Utah. Have any of y..."

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I've spent many winters in Utah and did a 6 month contract there when I was a consultant. It is a beautiful state and the people are nice. There is a tremendous Mormon...

I grew up in Kaysville Ut- right between Ogden and Salt Lake city- Haven't been there for about 10 years but I have some friends that I still keep in contact with that...

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Q: Looking for Apt for Rent for Me and My Daughter    —River Rouge, MI

"If somebody knows any apt for rent in livonia or near livonia,michigan ...I just started a new job there and it's jus..."

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This is an awesome home searching site (to buy or rent) that covers the 6 counties of SE Michigan: www.BestMichiganHouses.com Also, here is some outstanding advi...

Hi there.. I live in Farmington Hills and work in Livonia. My apartment complex is wonderful: Green Hill Apartments. (with w/d in home too)That said, I will be moving ...

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Q: Old Irving Park    —Chicago, IL

"I'm back again! Trying to find new neighborhoods in Chicago to move to. We are in the market to buy a home, we curr..."

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Hey - We live in Albany Park and I thought that there would be something in walking distance to do with our son, and there isn't! Thank goodness that Ravenswood mano...

Have you thought about Lincoln Square or Ravenswood Manor? Lots of shops, restaurants, coffee houses, ect... in Lincoln Square. We've lived here for a year, after liv...

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Q: Mom Seeking a Nice Middle Class Area to Live in Atlanta, GA    —Arlington, TX

"I am moving to Atlanta next March with my 2yr old son. We have never lived out side of dallas, fort worth. I would li..."

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One of my good friends lived there and said this for you: We lived in Marietta (West Cobb and they have great public schools, and some great neighborhoods at a dece...

I have friends who live in Mapleton,GA - it's a suburb of Atlanta. It is a very nice area with parks and whatnot. However, they say that anywhere you live in GA it w...

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Q: New to Area and Seeking Thoughts/opinions on Where to Live    —Chicago, IL

"Hey Mamas, We're new to Chicago, having just moved from Beijing and before that living in St. Louis. My husband w..."

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Hi M., Oak Park sounds like the idea place for you. When buying in Oak Park the taxes are very high. You are very close to the city for easy commuting. I used to...

All of the suburbs you mentioned are expensive to live in. Although Oak Park is very nice and I would definitely live there if I could afford it. There you are close t...

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Q: Beds for Kids    —Spring Hill, FL

"hi everyone how are you all doing i hope good i love this mamsource it is wounderful you all have been so great thank..."

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My brother has a bunk bed frame he needs to get rid of, pm me if you would be interested.

Hey - I'm actually getting rid of a trundle bed this weekend... if you'd have any interest in that instead I'd be happy to give it to you. (My daughter is getting ...

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Q: Can Anyone Help Me Find a Good Apartment    —Pittsburgh, PA

"Hi I need HELP!!! I currently live in a really bad run down apartment with a scum landlord with my 4 year old daughte..."

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I live in the Leetsdale area, and my landlord has 2 apts available, 2 bedrooms. Nice neighborhood and quiet except the trains that run.

Hi A. Where do you live now and where are you looking to move to? I have a friend who currently has her house on the market in Avalon PA and is considering renting it...

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