Grocery Shopping: Lands End
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Reusable Grocery Bags
Asked by S.O. from Champaign
on April 26, 2008
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I'm working here and there a bit to go a little more "green" (already recycle, compost, energy efficient house...) but the grocery bags bother me.
Any experience ...
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- Babies R Us has some great ones that I just got for free with a coupon they have on their website.
- S.: Walgreens has started selling reusable grocery bags. They seem pretty sturdy. Good luck! Congrats on helping make the world a better place.
- i got mine at wholefoods and they have lasted years. they were really cheap as well. Perhaps one trip to wholefoods and you will be done. If you work downtown, they...
Winter Clothes ... What Do I Need for the Kids?
Asked by J.S. from Grand Rapids
on July 15, 2008
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I am completely lost on what I will need for the kiddos this winter. Frankly this will be our first "real" winter ever. We have always lived in temperate climates wh...
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- Oh, J.! You are in for a treat! Michigan winters are one of a kind! We do have some mild ones, so if you're lucky, you might get a break this year. :) Truly, they ...
- In my opinion: 1. Winter Jacket and fleece scarf from Old Navy - cheap and warm 2. Boots and gloves - anything that says Thinsulate...I think can be found at Targe...
- "Indoor Clothes" - lots of jeans, long sleeve shirts, turtle neck shirts (if your kids will tolerate them) and plenty of sweatshirts or sweaters. "Outdoor Clothes" ...
JFF: What Made You Happy Today?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 7, 2011
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I had to drag all 3 kids on a mazillion errands today... they were decent helpers (by that I mean the baby didn't have a meltdown!)... At the pharmacy, as I was paying...
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- Sweet! That's good. Today's been a pretty good day. But right now I'm happily watching the boys chase each other around and around the couch. Number 1, I love the gian...
- At 7am this morning the paramedics called saying they were down the street with my teenage son - he'd hit a pedestrian and had hit his head and could we come. I staye...
- Husband came back from his business trip....that's always nice! :)
Buying Throughout the year-Good Times, Prices and Stores Advice
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 1, 2011
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So, as a I go into this New Year with the goal of being more financially and fiscally responsible w/ our family's money, I am curious what you Mamas do re: shopping fo...
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- I "buy in bulk" sort of. I wait until huge clearance deals like right now and buy up really cool boy and girl toys and hide them in my bedroom closet. If the price i...
- Sometimes I watch to see if post-seasonal sales have a REALLY good deal on something that I can buy for NEXT year for the kids. Like a good winter coat that is discou...
- I buy after the holiday for the next year. I buy everything on sale or from the clearance rack. I never buy anything unless it's on sale or clearance - once I got La...
Women's Boots
Asked by T.W. from Syracuse
on November 9, 2011
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I would like to buy a pair of boots for myself, like the ones that are in style that I always see women wearing with jeans, skirts, etc. I'd rather not buy Uggs, not ...
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- I just got these boots yesterday at Payless...they are even cuter than in the picture I think. Anyway I really wanted a non-Ugg boot with no heel for casual everyday ...
- Uggs are ug! And extremely "fat"ifying. And possibly made of dog. Riding boots are great as are Rachel Comey's "Mars" boots. Google 'em
- famousfootwear .com has a lot of great boots right now!
Employee Gifts for Company's 25Th Anniversary Party
Asked by N.S. from Detroit
on June 9, 2011
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Hi everyone,
Our family business is celebrating it's 25th anniversary with a picnic party. My husband wants to give everyone something nice in the $20-25 range. I'...
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- If I were your employee, I would be happiest with a gift card to a local business. Not that a company shirt isn't great, but a gift card can be used by me and my famil...
- Check out wrapwithus.com they do all kinds of party favor gifts. I am Italian so every time we do an event like a baptism, wedding, or communion we have to "get fancy"...
- Some of the 'best' things that I have gotten from companies as gifts are gift cards to area restaurants, Amazon gift 'cards', a picnic basket/tote (it had their compan...
Curious About U PROMISE
Asked by M.G. from New York
on May 12, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone is signed up for you U PROMISE.I just wanted some opinions on it becasue I am considering joining.Thanks
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- I have been a member for over 7 years. It it's a great system they have in place, my husband loves it and knows more about it than I do, all i know is he is always me...
- We joined, and if you just link your store cards, etc., it does add up slowly. But, I figured something was better than nothing. If you shop online a lot, that adds ...
- Personally I love it. I registered all of my supermartket cards, as well as my credit cards, and debit card. You get a percentage from buyuing gas, you can shop onli...
Snowsuit for 1 Year Old
Asked by C.F. from Boston
on October 5, 2010
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I am looking for some advice on what snowsuit I should get for my 1 year old. two pieces vs 1 piece? polyester or down insulation?
This is my first baby.
Thanks
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- We went for the one piece for his first two winters and would recommend it.
- If she were potty trained I would say 2 piece, but since she is probably still in a diaper a 1 piece should be warmer. Where I live it can get warm while there is sno...
- If its just to help against the cold, 2 pieces. If its for playing in the snow, then bibbed overalls are better so snow doesn't end up in the diaper!
2Nd on the Way and I Need Help Deciding on a Diaper Bag
Asked by H.C. from Sacramento
on February 16, 2009
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Hi Mommys!
I have an 18 month old toddler and about to have my second very soon. I've gone through a couple random diaper bags with her (just cheapy ones)and now tha...
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- I bought a Lands End diaper bag for my daughter and it has her initials on it. She is 7 now and still uses it when she needs to bring a change of clothes somewhere (o...
- I use a jansport backpack (walmart) that has two compartments. I put things in ziplocks in them (ie snacks in one, diapers, wipes and pad in another) then you have th...
- A backpack is a great idea! Just be sure to find one with a light colored interior, so you can find everything. One with a exterior zippered pockets, too, so you don'...
Still Searching for the PERFECT Diaper bag.......HELP!!
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on June 13, 2007
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I have gone through SO many diaper bags and have my second baby now, so i just can't deal with an over the shoulder diaper bag falling off my arm and knocking over my ...
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- for the life of me, I cannot remember the brand (my husband has it in the car!!) but I have a backpack diaper bag that is very comfortable to wear and it has two small...
- Hey S., Check out www.lexiebarnes.com.. I'm not sure how much you're willing to spend but there are some practical nice looking bags there.. I would've bought one ...
- My very favorite diaper bag, was a back pack that I found at a sporting goods store I think. It was durable, it had lots of pockets that were easily accessible, no fla...
