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Appliances
Asked by G.R. from Atlanta
on January 24, 2012
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Hi ladies. It's been quite some time but I always get good advice here.
What's good (or what should I stay away from) in the world of appliances? I don't have much ...
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- We have a Maytag washer and dryer that we purchased 8 years ago and have not had any problems at all (no service calls). We bought them at Lowe's and when they came o...
- If you can, go and see them in person and run your hand around the edges, and surface to feel for smoothness. Ive had a cheap stove and everytime I cleaned it, Id cut ...
- I know that one thing to look for is the Energy rating. Sometimes an appliance that is more energy efficient is cheaper in the long run. Also, know what size you nee...
What Are Your Gardening Secrets?
Asked by K.H. from Johnson City
on April 13, 2009
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We are in the process of preparing for a garden and I was wanting some input on how to grow a successful garden or just and neat ideas for gardening.
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- To help with the bug problem in a small garden, plant merigolds around and thru the garden. They help keep the bugs away and will give your daughter flowers to pick....
- I love to container garden. I love impatiens, they are easy, the colors are gorgeous. I love the dark vibrant colors, one of my favorites, is to mix the bright orange,...
- Hi~ I'd recommend going small the first time. Plant a few things you LOVE, but keep in mind that any crop can 'fail' for many reasons (animal invasion, draught, too ...
Home Appliances for a New House.
Asked by A.M. from San Francisco
on August 15, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I am glad to share that finally I have found a dream home (house). We are planning to move in a week or so.
I now need to shop for home appliances ...
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- Hello A., Congrats on your new house! I know it's hard finally finding the one of your dreams. We just bought ours about 4mo. ago so I can relate =) About the best ...
- We've heard very strong things about the GE gas stove top, and the Kitchen-aid refrigerators. Also if you can swing it, the Miele dishwashers. Good shopping!
- Western Appliance in Mt. View and San Jose. They are the best by far.
Gardening and Kids
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on March 9, 2010
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For those of you with a green thumb, what have you found that works well with your kids and gardening?
I'll be starting fresh this year - no garden currently. I'd ...
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- We bought a little greenhouse kit at Wal Mart, and a bunch of seeds. I swear, you can almost watch them grow! They start to sprout within a week, then you can take the...
- the pizza garden sounds great. And kids love to play in the dirt. also you may want to have a sand box avaiable in case they lose interest. My son loves to watc...
- My daughter loves to help me in the garden and has been doing it for years. For the past 2 years we have planted herb garden in containers. Basil grows really we...
Furnishing Our New House
Asked by C.W. from Austin
on July 12, 2009
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Hi moms! First of all, I love this site and enjoy reading it daily. I have made several posts over the years and have received the best advice about parenting for my...
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- HI C., I have never spent a large sum of money on furnishing our home. There were always other needs that took the money . But, my son and daughter in law have used...
- C., Congratulations on the upgrade! Along with Craigslist, you might want to check Ebay, to see if there's anyone in Central TX that has what you're looking fo...
- Your moving close to San Marcos and they have a PB outlet store that has bargains a lot of times. Also we bought a desk for daughter and it was similar to PB in quali...
Gardening Opinion
Asked by L.S. from Atlanta
on May 9, 2008
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Hi Moms, I moved into a new home in a new subdivision in the Kennesaw/Acworth area and the builder did a poor job on the landscaping. There are plants, but the order...
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- Make pictures of your house and landscaping (front, side & back). Print out in 8X10 on your computer. Take them to somewhere like Pikes or a merchant that has knowle...
- Hi L., I love your unusual name! I am an avid perennial gardener. I live in Woodstock. My builder did a terrible job on the backyard landscaping. I had soggy Bermud...
- I would talk to someone at a local nursery about what will work in your climate, soil, sun/shade, root systems and so on. Also, you could probably find some good info...
Advice on the Kirby Sentria Home Maintenance System
Asked by K.L. from Great Falls
on April 19, 2009
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Hi All! We just bought a Kirby Sentria Home Maintenance System. It has all the attachments and the carpet shampooer. We bought it new and I know we probably could h...
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- I have a Kirby Ultimate G. I DOOOO love it, although I also feel like I got a little suckered into buying it. My husband was in Iraq, I'd just had a baby and WOW! Ho...
- Kristen, I had my first Kirby for nearly 10 years and loved it. I even ran it over with my car and it still worked. I just upgraded to the new Sentria this year a...
- I've had my Kirby since 1992 and I still love it. My mom has gone through at least 10 different vacuums in the same span. The one I have is a little heavy and cumber...
Gardening Question
Asked by K.H. from Canton
on July 23, 2008
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Hello ladies! I am a complete rookie at gardening. This year we planted a garden to show our children how food grows and how to take care of plants. We planted some...
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- YES. WAIT until they grow bigger. THEY will. Might want to think about letting the kids choose "1 new thing" each year to try & grow. GREAT experiences for them an...
- I'm sort of a rookie at this myself, so I'm sort of guessing here. I do know that the peppers you get out of your garden aren't as big as the ones in the store. Especi...
- FYI the leaves on the tomato plant are posionious. Good luck with your garden.
Gardening Moms!!!!
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on March 28, 2010
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My 4 year old really wanted to plant a garden last summer. Thinking that it would help encourage her to eat veggies we gave it a shot. I had no idea what I was doing ...
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- My daughter is only 2 and we just started some tomato plants in pots 2 weeks ago so she could see them from the start instead of buying plants this year. She is enjoyi...
- Hi I like to garden and I live in Nebraska, zone 5. Your Strawberries I believe should produce some this year. I don't have any advice on the Blueberries. I suggest...
- 1. Generally you should not allow strawberries to bear fruit the first year they are planted. You are supposed to pinch off all flowers the first year so that the pl...
Cooking
Asked by B.C. from New York
on October 27, 2011
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Hi Momma's
I need some HELP! I am and always have been a terrible cook. I never really took the time to learn from my mom and now that I have my own children I ha...
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- what's really helped me be a better cook is to get everything ready before I start cooking. I have everything measured, chopped, or whatever and sitting on the counter...
- McCormick makes spice packets that have all the spices you need (except maybe some salt or pepper) and lists all the ingredients and directions. They are typically eas...
- Get a cook book that explains cooking. A pinch is what you get when you put your thumb and index finger in a spice and bring your thumb and index fingers together in ...
