Family Law: Teddy Bears
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Present for Mother in Law..
Asked by B.Z. from Houston
on June 29, 2008
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Hello, ladies....
I have no ideas what to give as a present for my mother in law. She will be 56 years. She is in other country, so gift cards would not work. Also ...
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- How about a beautiful scarf. I don't know how much you want to spend but you go to a nice store like Saks 5th Avenue or if you knit or crochet, you could even make he...
- Don't know if you have kids but if you do, how about a scrapebook or photo album. Have the kids help and have your husband translate. I know I don't need any more "t...
- My mom is also from Europe, and she too is very practical. When she comes to the US, this is what she likes to get for her friends/herself : Towels (decorative tow...
Gift for Expecting Sister-in-law
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on April 13, 2009
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When I found out that I was pregnant my sister-in-law got a build a bear with a girl outfit and a boy outfit. My sister-in-law just found out that she is pregnant and...
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- N., I loved when my husband would get me "pampering" type gifts during my pregnancy. A massage (there are spas / therapists that specialize in pregnancy massage) o...
- My sister-in-law is also pregnant with her first, and though I'm SO not the domestic type, a friend of mine showed me some knitting patterns and I'm making them a baby...
- How about a pedicure for both of you? Nice and relaxing!
Planning My Son's First Birthday- Help Needed!!
Asked by J.C. from Knoxville
on June 10, 2007
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My son is turning one in July and I am trying to come up with some good ideas. I'd like to get him a t shirt or something that says he's one and send out nice invitati...
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- I have a couple of suggestions depending on how much you want to spend. I used Mango Ink (www.mangoink.com) for my daughter's birthday last week. They are a little pri...
- My little one isn't one yet but I love what my friend did. She would take her little one's finger print or hand print or with one child footprint and scan it into the ...
- We made our invitations from our home computer. We used pictures from his entire first year. I used word and inserted a picture, made it into a watermark in the page...
Is This Weird? How to Handle This? Any Adopting/adopted Moms Out There.
Asked by J.K. from Mansfield
on February 19, 2010
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My sister in law called me today and asked if I thought it would be weird to throw her a baby shower when she was not expecting. She has been trying fertility treatmen...
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- I think she would be better to wait until she is definitely approved as an adoptive home. I know it must be hard for her to watch others having babies and not be able...
- Seriously?? that is the weirdest thing I have ever heard of. I think you give them a nice baby welcoming party when the baby comes. Adoptions are long processes and th...
- I have to agree with the other moms who say to wait until after they bring a baby home. My husband and I were approved to adopt on July 12. We were matched with a birt...
Seeking Inexpensive Christmas Ideas:
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on August 11, 2011
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I know, right? Christmas already? LOL I was just in the spirit I guess.
So, my family is huge into gift giving. Everyone buys for everyone! That is 11 neices and n...
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- I totally can agree with this. Have fun on your trip, btw. Gifts.....no need to break the bank -Nieces/nephews - small universal toy or a wooden sign for their roo...
- When My wife and I were having economic difficulties, she and I made a calendar for my mom and dad plus my brother. We put family photos together plus marked on the...
- How about a gift for each FAMILY...instead of each PERSON...a board game...or have a picture taken of your family and get some reprints at walmart and get inexpensive ...
Gift Ideas for the New Baby to Give Its Big Brother at the Hospital...
Asked by M.G. from Chattanooga
on May 13, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I am expecting my second child in about 8 weeks and everyone keeps telling me that the new baby needs to have a gift for its Big Brother at the hospital...
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- Congratulations on your new baby. When my daughter had her second child, I gave my grandson who was 2 1/2 at the time a cabbage patch boy baby doll. He is 20 ... a...
- I have had three babies in the past three years. When the sibling(s) come to the hospital, I have a present wrapped for them in bright wrapping paper from the baby. Th...
- Hi M., Have you thought about a 'build-a-bear'? You son could record a message for his new brother/sister. That would keep for the baby to grow up and hear, and your ...
Christmas Gifts for a 4 Month Old?
Asked by A.A. from Washington DC
on December 11, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I am a single mother of a 4 month old boy. This obviously will be his first christmas, however, he will not understand the concept. Even though he wil...
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- I think this is totally up to you! It is not stupid to want to give your child all of the things in the world that you can. My husband and I were not married when we h...
- Hi A. I don't think your stupid to want to get your son some gifts , it is his first christmas after all...although I don't think it is necessary to spend lot's and...
- Hi A., My son was 9 months old for his first Christmas. Even though he was too little to understand, I went all out for his first Christmas. It is a year later an...
Looking for Suggestions Where to Go: 3.5 Year Old with Multiple Sleeping Issues
Asked by T.A. from Detroit
on February 15, 2009
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My 3 1/2 year-old son has never slept well. It is getting absolutely ridiculous as of late. He fights going to sleep, particularly at night, most times for naps too....
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- Hi T., It may be possible that your son is ready to give up his naps. Experts suggest that many kids need naps until they are 5 years old, but trust me, if you goo...
- A good book that helped us is Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Weissbluth. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have him examined for possible sleep apnea at a ...
- There was just something on TV about a boy with similar problems but more extreme. It was a medical issue that can be treated. I am sorry I don't remember what show (d...
Preparing Children For/coping with Impending Death of Grandma/mom from Cancer
Asked by T.D. from Salt Lake City
on August 5, 2008
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How have you dealt with caring for a parent struggling with terminal cancer (or any illness, for that matter) and helping your children prepare for their death? How d...
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- I also had a mom who refused hospice. One day she phoned me and my sister and told us it was time to go to hospice. (Her bedsores were too extreme for her to handle,...
- T.- What a nighmare. My brother and I were at odds about hospice AFTER my mother's death. He thought that she gave up knowing we put her in hospice. I believe that...
- What wonderful advice from everyone else! My MIL has terminal cancer, and it has been quite a roller coaster ride. My children are 7,5,and 3, and know Grandma is sic...
Nursery
Asked by R.B. from Duluth
on February 12, 2008
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I am due July 1st and we are not finding out what sex it is until it is born. I'm looking for creative room ideas. Does anyone know of websites that have picture ideas...
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- You can check out a Pottery Barn Kids magazine or online...they have very cute kid rooms and nurseries.
- Hi R.! Have you asked your six-year-old for her input? I bet she has ideas on the subject!
- Just paint what you feels my sister suggests. As my other sister did leyt this be a project of your mother hood. Also the sibling can hrlp you or due to chemical...
