Bankruptcy: Princess
7 articles
Seeking Guidance with Mom Who Overspends on My Kids
Asked by J.C. from Tulsa
on January 17, 2009
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Mu mom is retired with a very fixed income. She was a social worker/teacher her whole career (single mom). In the past she's had a problem with debt/almost declaring b...
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- Wow J., Interesting letter. I don't believe I've see one like this before. The responses were good and I would summarize: Your Mom is filling a void You need to pu...
- you received several great responses. my children's grandparents' NEVER spend any money on them. excluding Christmas and sometimes a birthday gift. i would be over ...
- I sympathise with your situation. My Mom is on disability and can't afford to do what she does. It has been VERY difficult to get her to realize that she is hurting ev...
29 Month Old Regressing with Potty Training
Asked by L.B. from Boston
on October 28, 2009
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My daughter (will be 2.5 yrs in December) seems to be regressing on her potty training. When she was 18 mos we got her a potty and she occasionally used it, and when s...
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- My son was 2 in August and he's pretty good with it. When we are home he is usually pant-less, nude waste down and always uses the toilet. He stopped using a potty him...
- I waited until my son showed that he was ready-I was really ready for him to be trained for a while but I took many deep breaths and let him take the lead. When my son...
- I am a firm believer in waiting until they are ready. My daughter practically trained herself when she was three and we had probably 3 accidents ever. My friends who p...
"HELP" Need a Homebase Business with "Little to None" Investment
Asked by V.H. from Los Angeles
on June 1, 2007
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As of May 15, 2007 I got a divorce. I am having problems keeping up with my bills. I work full time and has been on my job for 12 years. I am looking for a homebase...
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- Hello- My name is S. and I read your post on Mamasource, it was dated back a year ago so I felt this might be the best way to contact you and help you build your your...
- Hi V., There is alot of home type/direct sales business you can try. You need to find something that will fit with your personality and your families needs. I persona...
- V., Thought you may be interested. I am a Distributor for a company called MonaVie. The start up fee is $39.00 to be a distributor. I would not call my business ...
What Would You Do? *Sorry! Kinda Long*
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on December 6, 2010
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Hi mamas.... this question doesn't really pertain to the kids. More so just stress of the holidays and I need some outside input, lol. On black Friday my husband and I...
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- Keep the jewelry and treasure it as a gift from your husband. He obviously wants to give this gift to you or he would not have hidden it from you!!!
- It is a rare gift and a rare opportunity. Accept it with grace and be happy your husband values you so much he wants to show it. You DO deserve a nice gift once in...
- You hurt your husband's feelings. He is trying to give you something nice and you are not letting him do it. Your guilt is irrational. I understand it myself. Ther...
Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on December 4, 2011
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Should financial ability/stability be a factor in whether or not to have children? There are some who believe that financial ability should not play a role or be a fac...
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- I think it is irresponsible to actively try to have children if you don't have the means to support them. That being said, accidents happen, job loss happens, etc, so ...
- Hi, C.: This is an interesting question. I wish y'all could have seen the Mayor of Philadelphia give his speech at the local church about this very subject. Cri...
- 1. Financial stability shoudl play a part to a point. Very few of us would ever feel that we are financially ready for children therefore if we waiting until we reac...
Is There "Happily Married Ever After" in Real Life?
Asked by V.S. from New York
on April 10, 2011
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You know those phrase at the ending of fairy tales: the get married and live happily forever. I would just like to ask other women whether they do have a complete hap...
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- No marriage is "perfect" 100% of the time. You have had some large trust breaches in your relationship. "Apology" should include change of behavior. Not repeat ...
- Yes, happily ever after does exist. My husband and I have a wonderful marriage and we never fight or bicker at each other. I have to say that my husband is a very uni...
- I think all marriages go through bad times, some horrifying, some a little distant and all that comes in between. Im so sorry you are going through it, i recommend a c...
How Much Is a Tooth Worth to the Tooth Fairy?
Asked by J.B. from Cedar Rapids
on April 7, 2008
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My six year old went to the doctor and he said she will be losing her teeth soon. My question is how much should the tooth fairy leave? My husband said five dollars, w...
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- For the first one I don't think $5 is too much. Each one after leave a $2 bill. I keep a stock of them and my girls love getting them.
- Molars $1.00, everything else .50 cents. It's just enough to fit nicely under the pillow, but not so much you set the bar too high.
- I received a quarter for my first tooth and a dime for each tooth after that. I am 51. I think 50 cents for a first tooth and a quarter for each tooth thereafter. We d...
