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Really Strange Budgeting Question
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on August 9, 2011
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Has there been anyone who has followed a super strict budget plan and regretted it? I know this sounds like a strange question, but I am just curious if there are any...
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- The "strictness" of the budget is directly proportional to the rate of payoff. The stricter the budget, the faster you'll be debt free. But -- You've gotta be able ...
- Budgeting ought to reflect your goals. And one ought to have well thought-out goals that reflect your values. In principle, any kind of suffering for 5-10 years is...
- When my second husband and I married, we had the opportunity to built a home on a beautiful piece of land that a family member made available to us for cheap. We desig...
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...
Valentine Gift Idea for HIM?? Any Thoughts? I Need Your Help...
Asked by T.A. from Washington DC
on February 3, 2009
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Help! I am in need of a Valentine gift/idea for my significant other. I am low on funds and want to do something he can remember for a long time.. Any ideas ladies??
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- One year my husband did the following for me and I just thought it was such a great idea. Not sure how your hubby would like it, but it's cheap and easy! He made a...
- Hope this one wasn't on here already. I made tags on the computer to replace the little "Hershey" tags on the kisses and put unique things my husband liked on them. I ...
- We have been a low budget family even when we were dating. Going dutch and making gifts was how we started our romance. Now that we are married and have been toget...
I Need Some Ideas for Christmas Gifts for My Sons Teachers and His Therapist!
Asked by C.M. from Baton Rouge
on November 12, 2007
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I would like to give a gift to my childs teacher and his therapist for Christmas. My only problem is he has 1 teacher, 2 teachers aides, 4 therapist at his school and...
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- C., Try baskets of baked goodies. That is what I will be giving this year, we're in quite the same boat (my daughter recieves physical, occupational and speech therap...
- I am in the same situation. My 3 year old daughter has Rett's Syndrome and receives therapy every day. Our therapy clinic is small, so I have decided to give somethi...
- I would suggest gift cards. Maybe from Target or Wal-mart. If you got each one a $10 gift card that would be about $70, not including taxes. OR you can have the kids m...
Birthday Party Ideas for a 2 Year Old!! Help!!
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on April 2, 2011
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I wanted to have a party at the local park but was misinformed about the reservation time frame and all the dates around my daughter's birthday are already taken!!! So...
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- Most of the details will be lost on the littles – they'll be content with play time, yummy food, and lots of attention. One or more of them may have a melt-down no m...
- We had a 2nd birthday at our house last year for our daughter and it was great fun! Some simple games that come to my mind are London Bridge, Ring Around the Rosie, Fo...
- For my daughter's 2nd birthday, the theme was all about her favorite things, "Barney, bubbles, ballons, and balls". I bought a huge - and cheap - bag of different beac...
"Old Fashioned" Birthday Party - Long - with Another Question as Well!
Asked by W.T. from San Diego
on July 22, 2010
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My sons' birthdays are coming up in October. The will be three and one years old.
We usually do just family and close friends at my mom's house (our yard isn't part...
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- I wouldn't feel bad at all. I understand what you were trying to do. Because at the ages of 3 and 1 the kiddos don't nessarly know what is going on, ON that day excep...
- I understand your point of view and agree with much of what you are saying. We have parties for our kids and up to now have just invited family -about 30 people. (We ...
- I don't believe people are trying to one up each other. I just think its a combination of how they were brought up celebrating and how they feel a birthday should be ...
Birthday Party Logistics (We Are from Out of State) What Would You Do?
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 13, 2011
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So we are from out of state. Last year, since we had just moved here, we had our son's birthday party back home with all of his friends. This year, he has lots of frie...
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- Have his birthday party here a week early. Then go on his actual birthday to out of state party.Problem solved. Enjoy! M
- I would have his party where you and his friends live. If you choose to take family up on flying you out there for a visit shortly after or before his birthday they c...
- Definately stay where you are in Minnesota! Minnesota is where you live now - not anywhere else. You are making a life in Minnesota, and Minnesota is where your son'...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
You Ladies Are Smart! Maybe You Can Help!
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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I need gift ideas. I still need to buy for my mom, dad, grandma and grandpa.
My grandparents ask for nothing and want nothing but yet every year I get them somethi...
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- Hi H., For the people that have everything, what about personalized gifts? A Grandma shirt with the grandkids all listed on them that says something like Grandmas...
- If your grandparents read, maybe a year subscription to Readers Digest. They have a big print edition available. Or, if you have plenty of photos of kids, grandkids,...
- Don't sell grandpa short, I did a photo mug for my dad several years ago and that became his coffee cup of choice. Calendars, sweatshirts, many things can be person...
Babies Watching T.V.
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on May 17, 2011
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How do you feel about babies watching T.V.? My freinds daughter has been watching the Disney channel since she was 6 months old(she is 14 months now) and they tivo sho...
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- Oh, it makes me so sad to see all of the people out there who think there is nothing wrong with setting their babies in front of the TV. Babies do not NEED to be e...
- I do think it's a little strange...simply because I don't understand the reason for it. however, I was blessed with a child who was very content on her own, or watchi...
- I agree that it isn't the best choice. lots of other options that would give mom a little break and be better for baby.
