Eye Exams: Simplicity
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Plane Trip Tips
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on May 14, 2008
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Hi all,
I am about to fly to Australia which I am used to and cope very well with the long flight, uncomfortable seats, bad food, all of that but.... I am currently 2...
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- make sure you have a pillow to put behind your lower back. And where comfortable, loose shoes. I flew when i was 8 months pregnant and because of the altitude change m...
- One, make sure you get clearance from your OB for this trip. Two, contact the airline to make them aware of the issue. Hopefully they can get you an aisle seat in th...
- I can really relate to your question, as I was in a very similar situation back in January. I am an American living in Germany for 5 years now. We just had our first c...
Little Ones in Church
Asked by C.B. from Sacramento
on March 7, 2010
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I have a 6yr old who constantly asks what time church is over and the more I try to hush her, the louder she gets! How or what can I do to enrich her experience and t...
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- i take a pack of markers and a notebook for my 7 year old to draw during church...he writes stories and draws pictures to go with them....keeps him pretty quiet!!!
- First of all I applaud you for trying to bring spirituality into your child's life. It's so important! I'm not sure what type of church you attend but I can tell you...
- We had a talk in Relief Society one time about how to train your kids to sit in Church. The mom had 8 kids (only 1 girl) and they were always well behaved. Our servi...
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
Dress Ups
Asked by S. from Cleveland
on July 29, 2006
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My 3 1/2 year old girl loves dress ups. I've only done a minimal amount of encouragment and she really uses her imagination a lot. Any ideas how to make this more fun ...
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- Have you tried a local thift/ Goodwill store? Garage sales??
- Lillian Vernon has a 24 piece trunk of dress up costumes with wigs and shoes that are inspired fromt he disney movie (Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Cinderella,...
- Have a pretend ball, or tea party! Go to garage sales or estate sales.
Saving My Marriage
Asked by G.D. from Flagstaff
on June 23, 2008
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i love my husband, we've been together for 5/6 years, with his 2 kids and my 2 kids full time. we did not have our first fight until after a year of being together. ...
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- Read and follow all of the advice in The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage and Woman Power. When you apply and practice the...
- first off, keep in mind that living together IS an intimate relationship. wehther or not you sleep in the same bed is not going to affect how you react to each other i...
- When you say little things r they things that after you get angry you wonder why it ticked you off in the first place?? My sister & her husband fought all the time. ...
When Baby Comes Home
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on June 15, 2008
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In preparing for the birth of our first baby (we are due July 14th), we have been trying to stay on top of things. One thing we have been told numerous times by many p...
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- Hi K., You have a ton of responses but I thought I would put my 2 cents in.:) I am expecting as well! My original due date was July 14th but since has been moved up...
- I'm leary of what cooks nicely after freezing, too. I have found that putting a lasagna together, freezing, then thawing, and baking works well. I think baking it af...
- Make a big tray of lasagna...it will keep well and it actually tastes better after the first sitting. I bake the noodles and then put it together with the other ingr...
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...
Personal Problems, Make Friends and Feeling Better??
Asked by D.R. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2008
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I have been having a lot of emotional issues in the last few weeks, I love me 7mth old daughter and her dad but lately I feel I have nothing else in the world but them...
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- Hi D., I really think you should seek a family counselor and discuss your issue with her/him. Professional help would really help you--I guarantee it! As far as m...
- Boy do you sound like me after my first child. When I had my twins I was so scared it was going to be the same way, well it wasnt', and you know what the difference wa...
- First, you need to focus on what you are doing right in your life. You have a lovely 7m old daughter, you help out by taking care of your step-grandmother and you are ...
