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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Looking for Recommendation on Costco Furniture    —Morgan Hill, CA

"Hello, I am considering buying a sofa through Costco on-line and I'm wondering if anyone has good or bad recommendat..."

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Hi S., I have also been interested in some of the Costco furniture & wondered the same thing....however that being said.We purchased a sofa set (sofa,loveseat,chaise ...

We bought a couch from Costco a few years ago and are overall very happy with it. We didn't buy it on-line though, it was a road show in one of the stores (I was just...

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Q: Local Jewelry Repair    —Albany, CA

"I am in need of a local jewelry repair shop to tighten a stone on my wedding ring. I am looking for a place who does ..."

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Oaks Jewelers on Solano just west of Colusa (a few stores down from Starbucks) is excellent. They are fantastic there.

Spitz Jewelers in Walnut Creek are great!

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Q: Cowboy Costume for Kids    —San Jose, CA

"Hi Moms, My 4 year old son is having a Western day at school next week. Kids need to be dressing up in a cowboy co..."

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Have you heard of FreeCycle? It's a network of people who post things they don't want anymore or ask for things (like this) that they need. The person receiving pick...

Hello, I was at Dollar Tree off of Snell Ave. and Blossom Hill Road in San Jose and they had cowboy halloween sets not sure exactly what it entailed ... I have girl...

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Q: Lucky Bamboo Plants    —Gilroy, CA

"I am co-hosting a bridal shower and we have decided to make lucky bamboo favors. We have the containers but need the..."

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If this is not too far to travel, Oakland Chinatown has lucky bamboo in most of the produce stores. Most of it is grown in water.

If you are in Santa Cruz, Zen Trading on 41st Ave had "loose" lucky bamboo plants last time I visited. They are almost all the way to the end of 41st Ave about 4 store...

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Q: Pots & Pans    —Petaluma, CA

"My husband and I are thinking of buying a new set of pots and pans. We know that Teflon is not the safest product ou..."

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I love my AllClad set. They are an investment that should last forever, and they clean up well. They hold heat well, so you can use lower temperatures and they stay ...

Just to offer another alternative - I use GreenPans (the non-stick frying pans) & so far they've been great! They use Thermaolon non-stick technology that doesn't emit...

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Q: Anyone Have Tips for Saving Money with Coupon Websites?    —San Jose, CA

"Hi mamas, I'm looking for some advice on how to become a better "coupon mom." I try to save the family money by buy..."

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I saw an article in Parents magazine that recommended these sites: www.mygrocerydeals.com www.redplum.com www.thegrocerygame.com

I get coupons from couponsurfer.com, couponbug.com, couponmom.com, and coupons.com. I also get lots of coupons from supplements in the local Sunday newspaper and from...

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Q: Skinny 8-Yr. Old Needs Slim Long Pants    —San Jose, CA

"I am having trouble finding 8 slim long pants for my 8 year old daughter who is all legs. Anyone know of a place I c..."

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I had the same problem and still do with my daughter. Try JC Penney for "slim" jeans. It gets easier when they get older (mine is now 13) because you can buy pants i...

Check Gap~~they have the pants with the adjustable waist (we went through this for years with one of my daughters! She is now 17 and wears size 00 or 0~~we get her jea...

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Q: Seeking a Bay Area Printer    —San Mateo, CA

"My friend is trying to find a good print shop in the Bay Area to print some invitations. All she needs is to print t..."

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Call Paula at Prima Printing in San Carlos. She does AMAZING work and her prices are decent. I don't have her number on hand but it is Prima Printing in San Carlos. ...

Hi J., I use a very good printer located in Hayward. They are wonderfully. Give them a call, below is the info. If you do use them tell them that J. Clyma gave you ...

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Q: *Gift Ideas for My Wonderful Husband--Please Respond If You Can*    —Santa Rosa, CA

"Hi Ladies, I am looking for a unique Christmas gift for my husband. He has practically everything and I would like..."

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Hi M., I have two ideas. It's so hard to shop for men! Ugh. Anyway, one gift that went over big w/my husband was a book I made for him using digital pictures of him a...

My husband loves the experience gifts. Especially when it is something that I wouldn't normally choose to participate in. Like "A Day of Snowboarding" including lift...

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Q: Mattress Recommendation    —San Jose, CA

"We are moving up to a twin size bed or our 4 year old son. Does anyone have a favorite mattress recommendation for k..."

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well I actually work in a mattress department. The one mistake that most parents make is getting the cheapest mattress. When infact they do need a good supportive matt...

We recently purchased a mattress from "The Natural Mattress Store" in San Rafael and are very happy with it. It was important for me to have no off-gassing to breathe ...

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