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Ideas for ONE Goody-bag Gift for 5-Year-old Party?
Asked by E.G. from Chicago
on April 27, 2009
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A couple of moms and I are going in on a joint birthday party for our kids, who all turn 5 around the same time. We're looking for a good idea for a party giveaway, a...
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- Hi E., I too am all for one party favor item instead of a whole bunch of junk. We just went to two parties and my kids got more of the typical stuff like...candy(they...
- Sidewalk chalk. You can get it at Dollar Tree for $1 and it's a big container. M.
- Hi, I, too, try to do something big and useful instead of giving a bunch of trinkets kids forget about the morning after the party. Try Sidewalk chalk, hula ho...
Help Needed for Constipated Child
Asked by S.G. from Saginaw
on January 26, 2009
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My son is almost 9 and has been suffering with tummy aches and constipation for a couple months now. When he first started complaining about "not feeling good" I didn...
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- ever try black licorice or the black licorice bites, craisins original flavor. putting a teaspoon of mineral oil every day in his food. no smell or taste to the oil. s...
- I would suggest giving him Miralax or some sort of stool softner (your Doctor could suggest what would be best) just for maybe a couple of weeks or a month. Start on T...
- Call and ask your doctor. My dr said to give my 6 yr old son 3/4 of a lid of Mirilax (over the counter med) in 6oz prune or pear juice. I am having problems getting ...
How Many Outfits Does Your Child Have??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 19, 2008
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It seems like my kids have a lot of clothes.. and with as fast as they grow through sizes.. Some things barely get worn before they have outgrown them.. So I am taking...
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- About 30, but I notice she can wear dresses longer....no bottom for feet , so we are trying to go for long dresses and skirts. Hop it helps1
- Most of my son's clothes are hand me downs. He is 19 months now; he has slowed down in the growth spurt department. I have 6 pants, about 20 different shirts (one piec...
- At my house the number is less as the kids get older. My 13 year old son has 7 pairs of jeans and probably 20 shirts. My 5 year old son has 10 pairs of pants and 30 ...
Daughter Won't Eat Breakfast Before School
Asked by A.A. from Lansing
on September 7, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
The school year is beginning and I know that it benefits a child when they eat breakfast before going to school. My seven year old daughter is not a bi...
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- Hi A., Around here we love the Carnation Instant Breakfast. You can put it into the blender with a little bit of milk and some ice cream to make a great shake. You ...
- I was the same way as a kid. I had a hard time getting up in the morning and I always felt like I was going to throw up (and did so on many mornings). When I was goi...
- I have the same issue in my house with my 11 year old daughter. I have found that she LOVES Smoothies...so I am now going to make smoothies a few times a week for bre...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on November 15, 2008
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Hi... I know, this is my 3rd question in like 24 hours... but I am curious...
We are going to be useing cloth diapers on our 4th babe. He is due in 3 months. I don...
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- An old friend of mine just started a company that maybe a solution for you. She has cloth diaper in a varity of sizes and patterns. You can buy individual ones or bund...
- You don't have to use pins anymore.. you can use a snapee.. it has little claw like arms and works just like pins would. Cloth diapers save a lot of money dependin...
- I know the feeling about asking a million questions - Cloth diapers are a lot to wrap your head around. I used clth diapers for child 2 & 3. I used a few differnt ki...
Community Boards in the Dublin/Powell/surrounding Areas???
Asked by N.V. from Columbus
on January 4, 2009
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Hi Moms, Can you tell me where I can post a flyer for an upcoming event that is geared toward moms with businesses?
I've only been able to find libraries (I thought t...
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- I post things at laundromats and gas stations as well as some family restraunts have community boards. Barber shops and some hair stylist have them also.You can also m...
- N., I read your post. I have owned 2 businesses;One I started from a cottage industry in my home that turned into a retail store(with a 2 year old at the time- and ...
- Try gas stations, post offices, small mom n pop shops (restaurants etc),farm supply stores, banks, business offices if you have a friend that works there or something ...
Ideas to Occupy Children While on a Road Trip
Asked by D.V. from Grand Rapids
on July 11, 2008
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Hello to all you wonderful mothers out there! I am in need of some advice. We have a family vacation that is coming up in a few weeks where my husband and I and our tw...
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- We just returned from a 16 hr road trip to Northern MN and back. I have a 4, 2 and 6 month old. We have taken this trip every summer with the kids and things that I ...
- D., Go to the Crayola.com website. They have a product called Color Wonder. Their blurb is "Crayola Color Wonder products offer mess-free coloring fun. That's because...
- Congrats on #3 in the oven. Since hubby doesn't want crayons, etc. (does he know that it won't stay clean forever?!) auqua doodles are great! It still allows them to...
Backpacks & Lunchboxes
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 7, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm trying to get a "jump start" on prepping my DD who will start Kindergarten at the end of August. I wanted to ask your opinions as to whether its worth th...
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- I have 2 of my kids in school already...1 going into 4th grade and the other going into 1st grade, so my advice comes from experience. Go with the cheaper ones. They...
- Hello, I would try- The Lunchbots- to hold the actual food. They are safe unlike some that you would find in stores. You can order them online, or at certain stores de...
- My daughter just finished kindergarten and her Disney Princess backpack will not survive another year as it practically has holes in the bottom. I got it very inexpen...
Autism
Asked by N.L. from Indianapolis
on November 27, 2009
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I have a 6 year old with severe Autism. He is non-verbal and still in diapers. Does anyone have any advice on how to get him potty trained. He goes into the bathroom t...
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- N., I just wanted to share this testimonial with you. I don't know about potty training but read the story from my friend and if you want more information Just let me...
- I admire you and many other parents who are raising these special children with Autism. I agree with Julie. Small steps and reward him with something that motivates h...
- I have a 10 year old with High Functioning Autism. She didn't potty train until she was just about 5. Her issues with the toilet were mainly sensory. She didn't lik...
Backpack Dilemma
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on August 3, 2008
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Ahhhhh! The choices are endless!! What do you all feel about the backpack issue. Most kids I know get a new one every year with the current superhero of choice. Howeve...
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- When they are young K-2, I let them pick out the character backpacks. One thing is that they are sometimes smaller and they can't carry 20 pounds. The other things i...
- I am doing the same this year so don't feel bad. My son is going into 2nd grade but he had a plain backpack last year and didn't seem to mind. This year I want to get ...
- Well, none of my children's backpacks have ever made it through a school year so far (my oldest is going into 4th grade), so I say go for the spiderman. And then appar...
