Appliances: Adult Child
Results 1-10 from 94 articles
Wanting to Purchase a Pet
Asked by A.P. from Salt Lake City
on July 10, 2008
-
I have an almost 5 yr old and almost 3 yr old. Where we live they won't let us have a cat or dog so I am looking for a smaller animal that the kids are able to hold s...
Answers
- hamsters and gerbils are both nocturnal so we bought guinea pigs instead. They are wonderful and easy to care for. They are very friendly but you would have to be care...
- I am probably going against the major sentiment here, but I would advise against getting the kids a pet yet. 3 and 5 are still very young, they don't understand or alw...
- Hamsters & gerbils smell bad. Frankly, the only pet I can think of that doesn't smell is a fish. But you can't cuddle with a fish. A pet rock!?!? What about toy pe...
Selling House - What Turns a Buyer Off?
Asked by D.B. from Minneapolis
on August 13, 2012
-
We are selling our house & have our first showing tonight with a buyer the realtor claims to be 'very, very interested.' (yah, not getting my hopes up too much. been...
Answers
- It's gotta be clean, clean, CLEAN! Closets & cupboards should not be STUFFED full...they should show that there is room for more. Streamlined & neat! Did I mention ...
- The 2 big no-no's for me are pet odors and CLUTTER!
- -Clutter -dirty homes so clean up & repair anything necessary -not being able to see a room's true use. So stage your home to not only look nice but function...
Don't Know What to Do About Soon to Be 18 Year Old Son
Asked by K.R. from Washington DC
on September 19, 2011
-
My son will turn 18 in November and I really don't know if I want him to stay in my house anymore. He decided he did not want to go to college but is working about 30 ...
Answers
- I think the lease is a good idea but not until he is 18. Until then he IS your responsibility.
- He has no incentive to change, it's gone on too long. You have your husband and younger children to think about and owe it to them to have a home filled with respect,...
- Why not strongly suggest he enlist? The Navy did wonders or my son. Otherwise I had an apartment picked out for him, it was small, clean and affordable on his me...
Caught My 16 Yr Old Daughter Sneaking Out with an 18 Year Old Boy!
Asked by D.M. from San Juan
on October 12, 2010
-
Hello, i recently found out my daughter sneaking out with an 18 year old boy. She confessed this had been the 3rd time BUT also confessed she had sex with him! Her f...
Answers
- Wow, hold on! I know you are upset about what you found out and how but at least she told you. She may have wanted to tell you all along but was not sure how you wo...
- Your daughter is now a young woman and it is gonna be tough. She is 16 but he is only two years older; however, depending on the laws in your state he could be in BIG...
- Yikes, I'm so not looking forward to these things....Well, you were 16 once right......so think back to then. If your parents restricted you from seeing this boy, it w...
Grocery Shopping
Asked by L.B. from New York
on May 21, 2012
-
How long does it take you to grocery shop? It takes me like 2 hours to get through the store.
Do you bring a list? How do you organize what you need?
Do you pl...
Answers
- for me, it takes me about an hour. I go once a week and I have a calendar up that has all our dinners for the week planned out. I make the list from that plus a few ex...
- I live close to my favorite grocery which in in a nice upscale area and I am there daily. I buy all my fruits and veggies fresh when I want them. I probably spen...
- I go once a week. And my family knows that, and if we run out (except for things like milk or ALL produce), I don't go in between (or send hubby either!). I average ...
Front Load Washing Machines - Your Experience
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on November 23, 2008
-
I just started looking into purchasing a front loading washing machine for all the obvious efficiency reasons. Since my laundry room is on the second floor of our hou...
Answers
- Hi L., I love my frontloader. A very IMPORTANT note: front loading machines with computers do not work with water softners. I am not sure if you have a softner, but...
- We got an LG front loader for our 2nd floor laundry room with TILE flooring. We got it at Bezt Buy - they delivered it and hooked it up and then adjuzted it to be lev...
- We have the Whirlpool Duet and it's been fantastic. It's very quiet. Every once in a while I can hear it on the spin cycle, but that's mostly when I've overloaded it...
Stick Figure People
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on August 18, 2011
-
I have had this in my head for a while but another post motivated me to put it down to paper...or computer.
I hate those stick figure people. What exactly is the po...
Answers
- I can't stand those stickers and I would never buy one! I don't think its safe to have your family advertised on your car. It is plain foolish to list your last na...
- I have never been a fan of the stick families, but unfortunately I have them on my mini van. My SIL gave it to me for a christmas gift. A few months passed and i had...
- Well, J., I am disappointed. I was truly hoping this was a rant about actual people who are stick-figure thin. I was hoping the rant also included something about how ...
Mother of 2 Little Ones Needs Help Dropping a Few Pounds!
Asked by B.S. from Shreveport
on April 16, 2008
-
I need some help dropping about 15 pounds. I have a real problem with food. I think about food 24/7! When I'm finished eating, I'm going to the fridge to find somethin...
Answers
- I highly recommend La Weightloss it can get expensive but you do not have to eat thier food its real food for real people with real lives. I did it after our first bu...
- I hear ya girl! Mine is almost 4 and I'm finally successful. I, too, think about food constantly, which is why I don't set rules for mealtimes. I strictly let her come...
- I have found that Weight Watchers is the best option. It's really easy to do. For the most part, I haven't had to stop eating the things I love. Also everyone that I k...
Need Advice for Baby Shower Games
Asked by L.S. from St. Cloud
on January 17, 2007
-
We are planning a baby shower for our daughter. This is our first grandchild and have never even attended a baby shower before so don't have a clue what to plan. Any a...
Answers
- Good day L.. First I would like to say congrads on the soon to be grand child. Having been at many baby showers and had one myself. Dollar stores are good to pick so...
- Hi L., Congrats on being a Grandma! Here's a fun "door prize" idea. What you do is when people arrive, they take a diaper from a basket.....and whoever has the "...
- don't do games. most people hate them. they'd rather just talk with mom and the guests. Its more fun if it's kept informal and not scheduled and planned. i would a...
Need Present Ideas for Nephew Graduating High School
Asked by W.K. from Dallas
on May 21, 2007
-
My nephew is graduating high school next week, and I am at a loss as to what to get him. I want to spend around $100. He is 18 and will be going to college in the fa...
Answers
- a gift card to target or wal-mart is great for students to help w/dorm decorations/bedding or supplies....cash always works too....that was the best present when grad...
- Cash and gift cards are always great gifts for grads! Especially Wal-Mart gift cards- so he can buy groceries! You can't go wrong with either of those! :)
- if you don't want to give money, sheets or towels are always good...
