Going Back to Work: Myself, Meijer
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Do Diaper Genies Work?
Asked by J.A. from Saginaw
on January 29, 2007
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I am 34 weeks pregnant and am in the process of buying baby supplies. I have heard mixed opinions on Diaper Genies. One friend says they always smell and another says ...
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- J.- Congratulations on the upcoming addition. My daughter was born March 24th, 2005. I received a Diaper Genie as a shower present. I think that it did work great ...
- yes they do wrk. if your having Baby shower put it on your list, but if your not then go to an once opon a child or a second hand store. compair prices! i got mine fro...
- IMO yes....if you CLEAN THEM regularaly....I have a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old and at one time BOTH were in diapers at hte same time.....personally I LOVED mine and you c...
What Stores Accept Plastic Bags Back for Recycling?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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Am I the only one who has a giant stockpile of plastic bags? I have so many bags from Target, Meijer, Walmart, etc. I hate to throw them in the garbage, but I don't ...
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- Wal-mart takes them back. In the Woodstock store it is right inside the entry door but in some Wal-mart stores it is by the service counter they have a box to put your...
- Do you crochet or knit? I have heard about people who cut them into strips and crochet them into reusable market bags. Some people add yarn to the plastic strips. ...
- Almost the entire back of my van is filled with plastic bags to recycle. I keep forgetting every time I go to the store. Jewel and Walmart by us both take plastic ...
Looking for off Brand Diapers That Work
Asked by K. from Cincinnati
on May 25, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone knows of any off brand diapers that work well. Right now I am using Luvs and we do love them but with a breastfed baby we are going through d...
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- I use walmart brand. They work really good and they are only 5.88 a pack. Ive got 4 kids and used it for all of them.
- Hi K.! I have tried several off brand of diapers that I really like. It does save a ton of money too. Target Brand is great. F.M.V. (For Maximum Value) are sold at...
- Try looking at 1880diapers online and they have them at great prices including off brand.. GL!
Work Christmas Party.... (I Know It's July)
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on July 7, 2011
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I would like to suggest a better way of dealing with Christmas gifts. We work with about 30 people. Some don't like White Elephant gifts and some don't like drawing na...
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- Adopt a family! This is so really really nice to do. My family did this one year and we adopted a single mom with teenage daughters. It was a great thing to be a pa...
- My husband's side of the family does not like to exchange gifts. So every year for Christmas we all put $ into a pot and donate it. We have adopted a family, we have...
- Not at all trying to be rude, but just don't have the gift exchange. When I was working, I hated for people to gripe about the gift exchanges and they were never satis...
Asking for Other Mom's Input on How They Are Cutting Back During the Recession.
Asked by A.N. from Indianapolis
on January 6, 2009
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Hi everyone, Since we're in a Recession and hopefully the only time the market will be this bad during our adult lives, I would love to hear/share ideas of what other...
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- Try: 1) http://www.grabillmeats.com/ 2) http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ Food discount sites
- Hi A., I am a mom of 3 -ages 9, 6 and almost 3 year old. Each year I say I won't get carried away w/Christmas but somehow I end up doing just that much to my husband'...
- I recommend the book "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. It doesn't talk about ways to save money per say, but it is great for getting your financial life in order...
Money Saving Tips
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on February 19, 2011
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Hello Moms,
I know many of us have been trying to save money/spend less in the economy the last few years. I am just getting through a health scare. So far the resu...
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- If you follow Dave Ramsay's Total Money Makeover Baby Steps, it will bring you pace of mind every day!
- We spent so much money on food--so I tried (and LOVE) e-mealz.com. For $5 a MONTH--they will give you recipes/meals and grocery lists each week. If you choose a cert...
- If you're looking for free things to do with your kids, go to kidwinks.com; you'll see a link on the homepage for free museum days, and if you subscribe to their emai...
Help! I Am a Dunce with Money!
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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Ok, we're not super bad shape or anything, but my husband has a new (very demanding) job, and so he has passed over all the financial chores -- paying bills, keeping t...
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- I combine my shopping with Cost-CO (their milk is hormone free as well as their ice cream, yet not 100% organic... and it is CHEAPER!) along with Berkots or Brookhaven...
- Hey T. M. Well I'm no whiz at math, but I am a single mother and I do pretty well with the budget for myself and 2 kids. I will say that it is important to keep trac...
- Ok...the word "dunce" has me laughing...I don't know why but I think it's been forever since I heard it and it cracks me up. There are a lot of ways to build a budg...
Do You Work Around Babies Schedule or Do You Make the Baby Adust to Yours.??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 29, 2008
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I have a two year old and an 8 month old. Many days we do not leave the house as it is always someones nap time. My 2 year old will only sleep in her bed... my 8 mon...
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- I have 2 daughters, and I can identify with the feeling of being tied to the house for naptime. I also didn't feel the naps were as helpful when taken in the car. Wh...
- I am a slave to naptime, as well. It will be all to soon that they will be grown so I just figure staying home is what Im supposed to be doing right now in my life. H...
- Personally, I don't understand why some people work around their kids schedules & naptimes....my babies all had to adjust to my constantly moving life. They have all ...
Grocery Bill Is Out of Control - Need Ways to Lower Without Sacrificing Health!
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on September 13, 2009
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I currently spend about $700-$800 per month on a family of three for groceries and toiletries. I need to lower that significantly, but I do not want to add unhealthy ...
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- I don't know how much you meal plan, but that can save you quite a bit. Just come up with a menu for the week and stick with it. Look at the sales flyers and try to ...
- I spend about $400-$500/month for a family of 4. However, I do not shop for organic foods, so I know that can make a big difference with cost. Lately, I really watch ...
- Hi K. I shop at Dominicks and Whole Foods. At Dominicks, I get the items that don't need to be organic (like certain fruits & veggies). Also, Perdu and Tyson have chi...
What Are You Doing to save Money in These Tough Economic Times?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on January 10, 2009
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There is a limit to how low I can put my thermostat. I've found a few ways to save money but thought all of you might have some great ideas to share. My friend was a...
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- I get 95% of my staples at Aldi. I love the place. Most everything my family has tried is great. When my husband was laid off for 8 months it saved us a bundle and ...
- There are some great ideas that the other moms have given you! I know a lot of people said shopping at Aldi, but if you live by a Woodman's, I would say go there. We...
- 1) I buy only the number of slices of lunch meat/cheese that make our lunches for a week. I will then go buy more if we run low. I was throwing lunch meat away all o...
