Family Law: Meijer
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Looking for Idea for a Meaningful Gift for Mother-in-law
Asked by D.Y. from Detroit
on December 12, 2008
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I'm stumped. I need some ideas for something to get my mother-in-law for Christmas. She has been there for us in so many ways, providing a shoulder to lean on emotion...
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- Plant a tree - and attach a note - as this tree grows so do I, watch me reach for the skies, and get your child to "sign" and frame the note. An everlasting (hopefully...
- D., Congratulations on becoming a Mother! Enjoy her as she grows, especially now as a baby....they're just so lovable at this stage. However, allow me to suggest ...
- I just made calendars for my family (they are overseas and don't get to see my daughter), it was really easy once I had selected some pictures and you can even persona...
Any Diabetics Out There with Advice?
Asked by E.G. from Detroit
on July 8, 2008
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My mother in law was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Can anyone share the name of a store that carries many sugar free foods (peanut butter etc?)
Thanks
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- Trader Joes or Whole Foods are great places to shop for sugar free and organic foods.
- Been there! I was diagnosed in October 2007. You need to know that she needs to correct her eating habits for diabetes, not substitute sugar free items. Through my ...
- Hi, I had gestational diabetes with my first child and it's a lot like Type 2. I ate a lot of Atkins and South Beach Diet meals. The taste is pretty good and the pr...
How Do I Get Rid of the Binky?
Asked by T.S. from Detroit
on February 22, 2008
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My son just turned 2 in December and I am being pressured by my father inlaw to get rid of the pacifire. The only thing is my son is always asking for it, but only fr...
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- T., My sister did this with her two kids and it worked like a charm. For her it was on their Birthday. I think it was on their 3rd Birthday. But I guess you could just...
- we sat down and set a date with my little one and it worked well
- T. do you have a dog? My dog ,long ago, ate the end off of my sons pacifier. No more pacifier. When my stubborn daughter came along she would wail at night because she...
Brunch Ideas
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on August 15, 2007
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Hi!
I'm planning a birthday brunch for my mother-in-law on Sunday and other than having a quiche, I'm stumped for ideas! (There will be 10 people) Any great brunch re...
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- Fruit breads are always nice, and fruit salads. Also, there's a nice veggie and cream cheese "pizza" that is easy to make: just use puff pastry or crescent roll dough...
- I always take an egg-bake. It is REALLY easy, you make it the night before and everyone loves it! Just grease a 9 x 13 inch glass dish, put some frozen, shredded,has...
- K., One of my sisters friends made what i thought were the coolest easiest things. she had different ingredients that she'd made up the night before in ziplocs....
Thinking About Getting a Cat ~ Need Input!
Asked by T.S. from Detroit
on February 9, 2010
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We are thinking about getting a cat. Where do you recommended getting one? What are some of the costs involved? We have a friend and family member (not in our house...
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- Looks like you have some good answers! I don't know if anyone has said this yet, but I am going to add my input on allergies. I have them myself, and had two cats be...
- I have three. We got two from the pound and one my son found in the neighborhood. The cost of the spay or neuter is usually pretty inexpensive at the humane socie...
- i would recommend checking out your local shelter. there are usually adoption fees of $100 or less depending on where you are, which is cheaper than a purebred from a ...
HELP!! My 8 Month Old Baby Has Diaper Rash So Bad I Can See Some Red Skin!!!!
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on October 30, 2010
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I'm feeling so bad :( Since yesterday she has had severe mucusy diarrhea and she only vomited once uptil now. She cries in pain every time she pooped and everytime i...
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- The Butt paste works well, much better than A&D, Desitin, or any of the other diaper creams...use a lot of it. Also don't use wipes, only water when needed. If it d...
- Give her a bath in lukewarm water and baking soda. It will give her almost immediate relief. Make sure when you're cleaning her off that you're not using diaper wipe...
- 1) When your husband and/or FIL tell you to do something that disagrees with what your pediatrician says, don't listen to them. 2) Boudreaux Butt Paste is NOT the...
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...
Seeking Info
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on August 15, 2008
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I am a 34 yr old mother of a 4 1/2 month old boy going back to work next week after being off with him for the 4 1/2 months... any suggestions on how to do everything ...
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- Hi J. - I am 33 and have an 8 month old. Though I'm not currently working (we just moved here) I worked up until she was 6 months old and I can tell you this -- it is...
- Why would you want to go back to work? The parents are supposed to raise their small children, not someone else. When kids are in school most of the day, then that i...
- Hi J., I was one year older than you when I had my first and went back to wrok full time. For me, it was all a matter of childcare. I ended up having some one come...
Meal for 8
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on January 6, 2010
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I'm hosting a late Christmas party for my husbands side of the family. Any easy, yummy recipes to feed 8?
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- Depending on how easy you want it to be....here are a few ideas. I used to work in pharmaceutical sales and had to do meals for large groups often. If ease is th...
- JB, The very best dish for big gatherings is lasagna with garlic bread and a yummy salad. All can be prepared early & heated for the gathering plus it's healthy & ...
- Baked Mosticcoli is our standbye fav. 2 lb ground beef or italian sausage browned and drained 2 boxes of mosticolli cooked to package directions 1 big jar of pr...
'Bad Mommy' from 5 Yr Old????
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on February 9, 2010
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Ok ladies here's the thing. My son all the sudden has been pulling this ur a bad mom, i wanna live somewhere else, i never get nothing, i dont want my toy.. etc.. it's...
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- My son is six and he would have been hysterical if I left him in a parking lot for any reason. He already fears that I'm going to forget him somewhere or not pick him ...
- My 4 yr old has been telling me I'm a "mean mommy", "your a bad mommy" and "I hate you". But it's usually when I don't let him do something he wants to or punish him....
- Kids do this, even at this age. My kids do that at times or when they are upset. I tell them "Well Mommy loves you no matter what, even when YOU are grumpy...."...
