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Help for Callous Feet
Asked by J.E. from Saginaw
on June 15, 2009
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I am a barefoot girl...I LOVE to wear sandals and flip flops in the summer. I hate socks and only wear socks and shoes when I have to. I think this contributes to the ...
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- I second the Origins "Reinventing the Heel" cream. Awesome stuff. Slather it on and cover with cotton socks. Smells great. Works great. I put it on after a shower...
- Hi J., My husband has big callouses as well. He was using sandpaper to use them and it worked for him. He did buy an one of those pedieggs, he said it worked but his...
- I'm a barefoot garden girl too. I use my pumous stone or file in the shower every time!!! That usually keeps them to a minimum, but sometimes I put tons of lotion on ...
Diaper Rash Advice
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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My one year old son has had diaper rash for about two weeks and I can't get it to clear up(This is really the first time he has had diaper rash this bad). I usually us...
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- C., I have had a lot of luck with putting a few tablespoons of baking soda in the bath water. This also helps with eczema. Also just plain old corn starch is great....
- Definite yeast, watch out for milk and nut allergies, surprisingly even eating too many bananas (or one specific fruit) can cause a severe diaper rash, limit sugar int...
- Hi! OMG, I recently had to battle a very persistent diaper rash in my newborn baby girl. i'm not new to diapers either - she's #4. it was seriously a month, and her...
Diaper Rash Problems
Asked by T. from Omaha
on November 27, 2007
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I have a 14 month old son who has a TERRIBLE diaper rash. It isn't like his entire bottom is red...it is more spotty. He has three spots that I just can't get to go ...
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- It could be more of a yeasty diaper rash. My son has one right now and we're using Lotrimin. It's helping and it doesn't seem to sting like a diaper rash cream would...
- Try Triple Paste. You have to get it from the pharmacy, but it doesn't require a prescription. I'm not sure why it's not on the regular rack, at least at my store, but...
- I know this may sound wierd, but my kids doctor told me that a hair dryer works for rashes. just at the lowest setting
Looking for School Lunch Ideas --Healthy--organic--low Prep Time
Asked by M.O. from Modesto
on July 31, 2008
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Hi everyone. In Aug. my three sons will be going to Junior High, Elementary and preschool. I will be making their lunches everyday and was looking to switch from pre-...
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- Check-in w/ your boys...sometimes it isn't up to you. Develop a "menu" for them. Ask the question, "what will you eat" or "what do you want for lunch". The answer mi...
- low prep time -- have the children help make their own lunches even the preschooler. buy lunch boxes with reusable containers. the children may not always want t...
- I haven't seen anyone mention yogurt yet. Stoneyfield farms has organic tubes or little cups Yo'kids. We just use reusable containers and the large tubs, we prefer S...
Perpetual Diaper Rash
Asked by H.M. from Detroit
on April 22, 2007
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Hello ladies. I have a 2 year old w/ a rash that won't quit. I've tried triple paste (and bunch of other creams), cortizone, calendula, almond oil, castor oil, cutt...
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- Have you tried different diapers or wipes? (even if he was okay with them before, he can develop allergies) My son gets horribly red if we use luv's wips, luv's diaper...
- I have a 2 year old who also has had a rash for about 2 months now. I can get it calmed down, but certain things make it flare up and get blisters. My doctor precreibe...
- My son was the same way. My doctor told me to use AF antifunal foot cream and mylanta. I know it sounds weird but it works! let me know if it works for you
Need Dairy-Free Snack Ideas
Asked by H.H. from Detroit
on September 15, 2009
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A child in my son's preschool class has a dairy allergy and all parent provided snacks must be dairy free. They have provided a very small list of dairy-free snacks (...
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- Hello ~ I apologize for this being so long.... Here is a list of Dairy & Egg Free Food Safe Snacks Nabisco Barnum's Animals Crackers Nabisco Mini Teddy Gr...
- There are actually alot of Dairy free foods out there. A good friend of mine and all 3 of her boys are allergic to dairy. Just read the labels. Anything with Lact...
- Always read the label and look for milk/whey/casein...butter/cheese, etc. My son and nieces are allergic to dairy and these are some of their favorites. I just did...
How to save on Grocery Bill
Asked by R.N. from Cincinnati
on October 12, 2008
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a family of three!...
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- Find another mom or two to share items w/ that you can get from wholesale clubs like Sams or Costco. You CAN get good deals on bulk. Get together and prepare mea...
- Hi there. I understand your concern. I cut coupons and only shop at Giant Eagle as they give fuel perks for each $50 you spend. (Also, I know the store layout and it's...
- R....I have never ever spent that much in a month on groceries. Do you buy prepackaged meals? Do you buy a lot of pop and beer? I can buy a chicken and cook it in t...
Teaching the Value of Money
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on July 26, 2011
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I'm not sure if this is typical of the age group, or if we need to do something different.
My daughter is 10, and LOVES American Girl Dolls. She has been the luckie...
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- my mom never made me save gifted money. my mom did make me earn every penny that I had in my pocket that wasn't gifted, though. when I was a kid I had to do all the la...
- Hi C., I feel for you. I've seen my girls get whiny and pouty in stores too, and it makes me crazy. I appreciate seeing the other's Mom's ideas too. I would say that w...
- There is an AG book about money! It's terrific. It seems to me that maybe she acted like a brat because it worked before. Next time - before you leave the house, ...
Dry Skin with Rash
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on December 31, 2009
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My 3 month old son has a very mild case of cradle cap and a very bad case of a rash with dry skin all over his body. Neither seem to bother him at all. Our pediatric...
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- Your doctor didnt think it was eczema? did she indicate what it may be or how to treat it? has the rash been around a while or just a couple days? Two of my girls ha...
- Try using 100% organic Coconut oil. It has great properties for dry skin. You could add a little emu oil or vitamin E to the oil as well. My son uses it for his e...
- when you use vaseline, use it on his skin when wet, after taking his bath, you can use much less, and the vaseline will seal the water into the skin. Just keep rubbin...
Help Budgeting
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms-
My husband and I just got the horrible news that he will be losing his job within the next 60 days. Although he has time to look for another job before this...
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- Firt of all when there is a will there is a way. My husband brings home about $1750 every two weeks and we have a $1471 mortgage plus a $358 van payment. Then all th...
- First of all, sorry your husband lost his job. Hopefully he will find something soon. I would start looking for things you can make extra $ at, research companies love...
- First thing first: trim the fat. You are already pulling your children from classes, which is great, but there is likely to be a lot of other areas of fat you haven't ...
