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Christmas Gift Ideas...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 31, 2010
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Just putting feelers out for some more of your inexpensive, HANDMADE Christmas gift ideas.
We are DEFINITELY scaling back this year. My list of people I 'buy' for ...
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- My all time fave is homemade vanilla extract (takes about 2mos of sitting beforehand). I also like homemade roasted garlic butter (or other flavored butters). I'...
- I do a lot of baked goods. In the past I have made woodne letter for kids rooms (if you want directions let me know). Also for kids making reindeer food (you can find ...
- I always liked the mason jar gifts...not only can you do cookies & stuff, but also soups, breads, etc in jars. Also check online for good dip recipes...you can get th...
Calling All Disney World Gurus!!!
Asked by S.G. from Philadelphia
on August 9, 2011
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So in exactly one week my entire extended family will be vacationing at Disney World for a week. It will be me, my hubby, and our 3 kids (9, 4.5, & 15 mos), my parent...
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- An awesome website you need to go to. I can't type all the tips I've learned cause it would take too long but here's the site www.allears.net it has tips for all thi...
- Just remember you will be here in FL during the hottest and most humid weather of the year. Pick up a spray bottle at the dollar store and fill it with waiter so you c...
- I'm so jealous! Have fun!! My comment on telling the kids would be to tell them right before you actually leave the house. I think you'll get a much. Bigger reaction e...
I Think I Want Another Baby... Talk Me Out of It!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on May 11, 2011
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Hi Moms!
I think I'm getting a slow bite from the baby bug. In that past couple of weeks it has been creeping up on me. Then I went to a family reunion and there ...
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- no offense, but you speak of a lot of issues, with your DH, with mental illness... I would wait, have a baby when things are more stable. You have 2 girls. God doesnt ...
- I also am on anti-depressants to keep me "even" after a terrible bout of PPD. I only have one child, but just thinking about the 8 months before I got diagnosed with ...
- N., I don't think you REALLY want to be talked out of it. I think you want to be talked into it! It took me a while to realize that when I posted similar posts, what...
Road Trip to Disneyland Anaheim
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on July 12, 2010
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My husband & I are taking our 2 daughters to Disneyland for the 1st time (ages 2 1/2 & 8 months). We're driving from the Bay Area (so anywhere from 5 -10 hr drive, dep...
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- Depending on your finances, my husband and I now splurge on suites. It makes the trip! DVD in the car is a lifesaver. Everyone parks strollers at Disney land so def...
- For the drive: Take 5, 101 is pretty but a nightmare and the only real reststops usually involve a cliff that kids want to lean over or run right next to. Ugh. So hear...
- Here are some top tips on Disneyland as well as road trip ideas. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/780 http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
Disney Character Meals
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on December 30, 2008
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We are taking our first family trip to Disney in 2009. Our daughter will be 3 when we go and I am thinking of keeping it to one day in the Magic Kingdom and the rest d...
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- Hi G., Chef Mickeys is great! You may want to get on WDW or AllEars.net to look into the different menus as you need to make reservations 90 days out. I would also ...
- Cinderella's Castle meal is like you have stepped into a story book and are royalty. Chef Mickey's is a wild all out crazy blast that is hyper. Both are great,...
- We did Chef Mickeys with a 3 1/2 year old. He loved it. They dance around the place and wave their napkins. We did breakfast there which was very kid friendly. They ha...
Difficult Sister-in-law
Asked by S.S. from Glens Falls
on October 26, 2007
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We are planning what should be a fun family trip with my in-laws and all of our children. My problem is this: my sister-in-law's approach to parenting and discipline ...
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- Hi S., I had the same issue as you have.... Only I was on both sides of the problem. My sister (who I love dearly) was a horrible disciplinarian. My niece ran...
- Well, this is a good one. The first would be to ignore her little comments if they are of no importance, and if she gets under your skin, you can quipp back to her "in...
- I am sorry to hear about your situation since my is very similar. I have a very mean sister-in-law and I have just figured out there is nothing I can do about it. I ...
Healthy Boundaries
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on July 19, 2009
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We are hosting my husband's big family reunion at our house...Because there are some milestone anniversaries with a vow renewal ceremony as part of our big "shin dig"...
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- I would sit down with your husband and calmly explain to him that with everything else going on, pregnancy included, that you need him to ask them to stay somewhere e...
- I would definately say no also! With them having an extra kid, you being pregnant, them not helping out to clean up, and the party being at your house...I would tell m...
- J., You are being very reasonable, especially after the what happened last time they were in town. While I'm sure you've explained to your husband your concerns, i...
Taking a Vacation with a Group of 30
Asked by S.L. from Boston
on June 28, 2009
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Hi Moms....
In August my family and I are taking a vacation to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We are renting a 14 bedroom house that we will all be staying in....
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- We rent a 16 bedroom house for a week over New Years every year with a group that ranges from 30-75 people at any given time. We have been doing this for many years a...
- Hi S., I've never done anything like the vacation you're planning, and you've received some great advice. I did want to add that it seems like a good idea to talk bef...
- We used to do this - we set up a "kitty" of a certain amount per person - you could do a different amount for kids under 12 or whatever a reasonable age division seems...
Chronic (5 Years) Diarrhea, Celiac and Crohn's Ruled Out--any Insight?
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on August 19, 2009
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LONG story. Shortest version: Approx. 2 weeks after 1st daughter was born I developed diarrhea; shortly thereafter had what turned out to be 2 gall bladder attacks. ...
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- Lots of options for what this could be. My co-worker had something similar and she was told to take metamucil. I know it's usually for the opposite problem, but it h...
- Make an appointment with the Nutritional Weight and Wellness Center (http://www.weightandwellness.com/) and have a sit-down with a licensed nutritionist. I suspect glu...
- Hello- I have the same issues!! If I have a cup of coffee and something with alot of butter or fat in it( like a muffin etc.) for breakfast I could barely make it hom...
I Need Ideas
Asked by R.H. from New York
on June 5, 2009
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Hi ladies, My son is graduating from high school this year. We will be having an outdoor party to celebrate in July. I was just wondering if anyone has any fun, afford...
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- Cornhole is a fun game that people get addicted to: http://www.cornholeoutlet.com/ We spent half of our vacation on the OBX playing it on the beach! If you or your h...
- Hi, I am having the same problem. My oldest is also graduating in 3 weeks!! The only place for me to have her party is at my parents. They have a nice piece of prope...
- have you checked online at Oriental Trading? They have great stuff that's affordable, like party decor, favors, etc. water games are a big hit with teenagers, too......
