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Cleaning!!!
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on December 4, 2008
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So I have just found out that I am hosting Christmas Eve this year. This is not a bad thing by any means, but I wish I knew about it last year. My house isn't the cl...
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- I heard this great idea on tv last week. Detail cleaning doesn't take as long as it seems it will. So, decide you're going to clean for 15 minutes. Set the timer fo...
- First and foremost, SET PRIORITIES. List all the things you want done and prioritize them.....1 thru......20 or whatever. Then, EVERY day set a goal of attacking ONE...
- Hi M. - Sounds as though you have a full plate and then an extra one on the side. You need to make it manageable. YOU can do this in 3 weeks. I would enlist the hel...
What Cleaners to Buy?
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on February 23, 2008
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I was told that all of my cleaning products were toxic &I needed to purchase Non-Toxic cleaners for my home, as I am 5 months pregnant. Does anyone know exactly what I...
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- I also use melaleuca. They are awesome products and you can get starter packs for a great price without having to do all the searching!!! It all comes to your door whe...
- I like Melaleuca products - all natural with no toxins - but any of the natural products like Mrs. Meyers or other cleaners from Whole Foods are a better choice than c...
- I agree with the Ecosense line. Here is their website www.saferforyourhome.com It's like having a Costco or Sam's club membership so that you can buy safer produc...
Chubby 9-Year Old
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on April 3, 2010
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How can I help my overweight 9 year old daughter lose weight and still feel good about her body? She's already talking about how she doesn't look good in clothes, feel...
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- When I was 9 I started gaining weight and was a bit chubby too. It got better as I hit puberty in the next couple of years and helped everything lean out. I also playe...
- Lead by example. It's not fair if you kindly tell her to eat less when you eat more or suggest different food but you still eat the other food. I'm not saying you do t...
- First off "are you really hungry" "chubby" "choose healthy things to eat": those don't sound very helpful to me and how is a 9 year old suppose to know what is healthy...
8 Year Old DD Is Overweight- Help Please
Asked by J.H. from Bismarck
on August 30, 2009
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I am a mother of two and my almost 8 year old is overweight. I am and have always been naturally skinny (I'm one of those that most people hate-can eat anything and st...
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- I hear you! My 8 year old has been overweight for years now. She is always asking for food, and saying that she is hungry. It kills me, but many times I just tell her ...
- Is your family eating fresh organic food? You will fill fuller when you eat food that is grown in rich soil and that wasn't grown with pesticides and herbicides, etc. ...
- PLEASE don't make weight an issue for her!!! It will come on her own soon enough. If dad is overweight and she is too, my bet is it's genetic. I'm overweight and my ...
Seeking 6 Year Old Girl Birthday Ideas for April
Asked by L.B. from Syracuse
on February 27, 2008
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Hi there, Any birthday ideas for my soon to be 6 year daughter? She is an April Fools birthday girl. She loves Hannah Montanna and all the Disney channel characters li...
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- Hi L., My daughter is only 9 months old, but I happened to come across an article in the NY Times that had some REALLY fantastic party ideas, like manicure parties ...
- Hi L. Try Libby Lu. Hopefully you have one near you. This was a big hit with my daughter. They have a Hannah Montanna package. Look for it on line. It is a store fo...
- Hi L., My name is D. and I own Party Express on Main located in East Islip, NY. We specialize in private children's birthday parties. I read your request and we do Ha...
Cleaning with Vinegar and Tolerating the Smell
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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I'm trying to get away from using 409 in the kitchen and tilex in the shower b/c the chemicals really bother me. I've tried spraying vinegar but the smell lingers FOR...
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- Oh the smell..you can also use lemon juice in the shower, it reduces build up like vinegar. The product line METHOD at Target has a all purpose cleaner which is purpl...
- Vinegar is a great cleaner, but don't use it full strength. For example, for cleaning hardwood floors the ratio is 1/4 cup white vinegar for every half gallon of water...
- i thought i heard that lemon is a neutralizer for all kinds of odors. can u try that? or something with citrus in it???
My 9 Year Old's Stinky Room!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 3, 2010
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My 9 year old daughter's room smells! I wash her clothes and bedding frequently and am constantly spraying her room with febreeze, but it still smells! Is this just a ...
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- Twice, friends, who were grown women, left food in their coat pocket and in their purse. Have you checked every enclosed space, including pockets of coats, for rotte...
- Check her shoes!!! Bacteria inside shoes is notorious for that musky gym smell... Gold bond Medicated Foot powder and lots of febreeze... Can you smell stronger points...
- Have you considered pulling out the carpet and putting down a flooring? When we were able to get rid of all of the carpet in the house, I was amazed at the differe...
My 7 Year Old Is Soooooo Bored at Home This Summer......
Asked by K.M. from Lafayette
on June 30, 2010
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i have two boys 7 and 2 years old and my oldest is so bored. I just can't afford to run him around town everyday. I was wondering if you moms could give me some ideas ...
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- In our town - several churches are offering Vacation Bible School - for a week at a time. Right now, my daughter is attending one that is having a western theme and sh...
- When my kids were that age I would head to Hobby Lobby or Michael's. I got a ton of play dough, new box of 64 crayons, wooden treasure chests for them to decorate, a t...
- A few ideas: A slip and slide Variations of scavenger hunts at your house. Make a big list of items he needs to find (a pink flower, a newspaper, etc.). He can just ...
Best Way to Get Urine Out of a Pillow Top Mattress?
Asked by N.D. from Kansas City
on April 4, 2010
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Ok- I'm really embarrassed to ask this: My 6 year old son accidentally had an accident and completely soaked himself and his mattress. (Not a regular thing- so I don'...
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- Do you own a steam cleaner? If you do then as strange as it sounds look in the aisle that has products for vac's and steam cleaners, what you are looking for is the sh...
- Natures Miracle pet stain remover. It works on cat urine so why not?
- Natures Miracle, its a pet odor destroyer. You cannot find it at stores like Walmart but go to any pet store and they will have it. It ranges (in my experience) from a...
Son's Room Has a Funky Smell
Asked by M.. from Appleton
on October 7, 2011
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So my 9 year olds room has started to smell funky! My friends Mom refers to it as " the testosterone smell". Any suggestions on how to get rid of it and prevent it fro...
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- He needs to do a full room cleaning...and that might require your assistance. Bring in a trash bag, a laundry hamper, a vacuum, and some Lysol. He probably has som...
- Use Febreeze on his bedding, draperies, closet and carpet, and open the windows as much as possible to get fresh air in the room. I noticed this with my brothers, too...
- spray his shoes with disinfectant. spray the entire room with Febreze. Oh, & wash the curtains!
