Blogging & Writing: Simplicity
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Photos Printed as "Yearbooks" and Online Journaling
Asked by G.S. from Austin
on January 1, 2010
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OK moms, I want to do better with organizing and printing my photos and memories this year. Crafty scrapbooking is not for me, I've learned, because I just don't have ...
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- Creative memories is the easiest. Not sure about cost. If you want a dealer's contact, I can give you one or you can go online and find a dealer near you. I have done ...
- I'm with you- not interested in the scrap booking mess and the books are so huge when you are finished. I do all of my albums online on Kodakgallery.com . Very easy, y...
- I would recommend smilebox by Hallmark. Me and my friends use it. You can pick themes and music for a digital scrapbook. A friend of mine put together an album for ...
Should We Have 3?
Asked by L.E. from San Francisco
on April 11, 2008
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I know it's crazy to put on a blog-- but my husband and I are concerned of what three kids might mean to our lifestyle and budget and yet we are wondering if there is ...
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- Yes! Have 3! :) Recently went through this ourselves... having baby number 3 really completed my heart! It was the best decision we've ever made. I cannot imagine wh...
- Having 3 is great! It brings a whole new look to parenthood, you are now outnumbered! What a way to be outnumbered though! They are fabulous! For my daughter it ga...
- I've been a nanny/surrogate mother for 9 years now for 3 kids (now 14,12,and 8.) The major thing I notice is the difference between having 2 kids in the house vs 3. Yo...
New to Autism
Asked by N.B. from Austin
on August 22, 2007
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My daughter has recently been diagnosed by her pedia with a mild form of Autism. This does explain all of the developmental delays I have been experiencing with her. I...
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- Hi N.. I'm happy that you can begin a good understanding of how to help your daughter. Although it is under not so happy circumstances, the path you will go now will b...
- I am happy to hear that you have more information about your child's behaviors. In order to have a complete evaluation - request that there be an Occupational Therapis...
- Hi N., I don't have an autistic child, however I used to work with an autistic child. The ppd that you are refering to is a mild form of autism. The fact that she can...
Another H1N1 Question
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on November 2, 2009
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I noticed on some responses about H1N1 that some people say they have had it. I was wondering what your symptoms were, how quickly the flu came on, how long it lasted...
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- My kids were exposed, so I asked the other kids' mom and our pediatrician how to recognize it. The pediatrician said, sudden onset, high fever, cough. Especially watch...
- As for your other children (who aren't sick) -- they cannot fight flu bugs/viruses when deficient in vitamins — and most kids today are NOT getting essentials like V...
- 2 of my children had the fever, cough, sore throat and tiredness. I took the oldest to the doctor and she was tested for flu, but did not have it. If your daughter...
New Modern Cloth Diapers - So Many Choices! Any Success Stories?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 29, 2010
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I'm about to have my 6th baby and I should have this diaper thing down, right?! :) Well, I keep seeing all these ads for the new modern cloth diapers and I'm curious...
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- Cloth diapering is super super easy. I've got two recent blog entries reviewing my experience during the first 10 lbs and now using them at daycare. They are here ...
- I recommend trying on of the sampler packages. This will give you an idea of the options and which ones you like. Or, buy a couple of kinds off of one of the used sit...
- Congrats on your 6th baby! We're expecting our 4th in January. We switched to cloth diapers when our second child was born, because we had two in diapers at that poi...
Etiquette for 1St Birthday Party
Asked by L.D. from Columbus
on July 25, 2007
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What is customary for a childs birthday party?
Goodie bags?
Opening gifts at the party or later?
A start and end time on the party?
My son is turning one and we ...
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- Oh how fun!=} The big number one birthday...its the first mildstone in ur little ones life. I came from a huge family of seven chidren plus my mom raised my four cousi...
- I just did a test run for my sons first birthday. I made the cake tonight and it was a big fat flop. My advice is go with a bakery cake if you can afford it. Or do a g...
- Hi L.! I personally do not do goodie bags for a 1st birthday parties. But you can if you want. I do them when the kids get like 3 and up. I would have a start time...
2.5Yo Discipline?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 10, 2011
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My 2.5 is a holy terror. He's a very sweet little guy with a huge personality. Unfortunately he's also VERY inquisitive and has NO fear at all.
I've tried 123 Magic, ...
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- He is doing his job, exploring his environment and learning about the world. Your job is to make this safe for him. For things that he should not do - you just distrac...
- Alot of your post sounded really similiar to my 2.5 year old, except yours really seems to get into ALOT. You have your hands full! Can you gate him out of the kitc...
- I would work on routines, so he knows what to expect and when. There is a great book called Simplicity Parenting that talks about creating natural rhythms to the day,...
What Kind of Vacuum Should I Get?
Asked by J.F. from San Diego
on July 9, 2009
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We need a vacuum. I know that the Dyson is considered the best, but what other vacuums are working for you mamas out there? Bagless or bag? Who knew that vacuum shoppi...
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- About 9 years ago we bought a miracle mate platnum, I have apparently grown very used to its deep cleaning power, and never been disappointed, I have sucked up alot of...
- We have a Oreck. It's the best. We had a vacuum with out the bag and the "dust" went everywhere in our house. It was expensive and was not that great. Our Oreck has be...
- rainbow's are the best and most expensive. but, you will go through 10 regular vacuums before a rainbow will quit.
In Need of Easy Crock Pot Meals
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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Hi Mom's
I am in need of some easy crock pot meals. Any would be helpful. I am limited on time during the week, but I still want to cook for my husband. Any ide...
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- There is a blog this lady wrote where she cooked from her crock pot the entire year (2008). She blogged about it (recipe's and pictures included) and she also said if...
- I just made the world's best Corned beef in my crock pot for my husband's/daughter's joint bday party yesterday. I used the beef for little sandwiches, which were dev...
- 3 can chicken - 1 lb chicken 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can tomatoes with peppers (I use walmart's verion of rotel) Cook in the...
I Have Made the Decision to HOMESCHOOL and Have Some Questions
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on June 17, 2011
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I have decided to homeschool and am very excited about the decision, but have many questions!! I hope that you all can help me!
I am Texas so I am very lucky. I ha...
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- This is a homeschool blogger who has won several awards for her curriculum and activity system, and she has tons of resources as well. That's about all I know, I somet...
- I made the same decision 7 years ago, for the same reason! :) First, you can use any curriculum, or mixed curricula that you desire. The requirements for Texas are f...
- Purely MY favorites? (As in what we use in our house and love with our starting at age 6 and now almost 9yo) Math - Singapore (general) - Montessori (general) htt...
