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How to prevent foot pain
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on December 8, 2008
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Has anyone ever had pain at the bottom of your foot? My right foot hurts right by the heel close to the arch of the foot.
It hurts when I walk, as well as when I am ...
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- Hi M., I to suffer from the same type of pain in the bottom of my foot. It dose sound as if you have a spur. They are little pieces of bone that hang down from the ...
- I don't know about foot spurs. But I do know that I had foot pain kind of like you are decribing and I ended up figuring out on my own that they were soar from walkin...
- Hi M., I had what was called "plantar fascitis", meaning inflammation of the tendons in the foot. If you are on your feet a lot or have high arches, like me, you can...
Need More Information About Allergies// or Rash and Egsemas Around Mouth.
Asked by L.G. from Chicago
on January 31, 2007
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My baby about 11 month started get rash and dry sking around his mouth, nose, and cheeks. Our doctor said it is nothing to worry about, he gave some "Eucerin" ointment...
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- Hi L., I was wondering if you give your child vitamins and if so what kind? what kind of cleaning supplies do you use? I was wondering if you have tried any natur...
- I feel for you, because I have been there many times. One thing to remember if that not all prescriptions are good for your baby/self/family...it is a treacherous busi...
- My four year old has something that sounds similar. For him I think it has to do with the cold wheather and his recent cold. Last night I put Aquaphor on it and it s...
2 Year Old with Broken Leg ... Help?!?
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Last night I received a phone call from my son's child care. Apparently he tripped and another little boy stepped on his leg. He wouldn't let anyone stand him up.
I g...
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- Hi L., My niece had a broken leg around that age. Once her permanent cast was on, she ended up dragging herself across the floor when she wanted to get to a toy if ...
- I'm so sorry! This is a really trying time--and maybe a liilte emotional too--you and your poor liitle one! I think asking for help from someone is a really a good...
- A small rearranging will be needed if most of his toys are something he would need to reach for. Kids do adapt quickly once the pain factor has been taken care of. I...
Help Budgeting
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms-
My husband and I just got the horrible news that he will be losing his job within the next 60 days. Although he has time to look for another job before this...
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- Firt of all when there is a will there is a way. My husband brings home about $1750 every two weeks and we have a $1471 mortgage plus a $358 van payment. Then all th...
- First of all, sorry your husband lost his job. Hopefully he will find something soon. I would start looking for things you can make extra $ at, research companies love...
- First thing first: trim the fat. You are already pulling your children from classes, which is great, but there is likely to be a lot of other areas of fat you haven't ...
Grocery Bills
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on March 10, 2010
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Hi fellow mom's! I was wondering how much everyone else spends on average a week for groceries? I have a growing 2 year old boy who is a GREAT eater, eats a lot, an...
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- I'm right there with you... I have myself, my husband (who is 6'4" and eats A LOT), a 3 1/2 year old and an 8 month old. Our bill tends to come close to $700-800 per...
- My family consists of my husband and two boys (4 and 7). I also nanny a little girl who eats breakfast and lunch with us. I probably spend between $80 and $100. I c...
- I have a family of six. A 6yo boy, twin 4yo boys and an 8mo girl. The boys have very healthy appetites that get bigger and bigger as they grow and I don't have to tell...
Food Allergy Meal Ideas
Asked by L.B. from Indianapolis
on July 11, 2008
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We recently found out that our 6 year old son is allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts, and chocolate. We have found some substitutions. For peanut butter we use sun butt...
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- My daughter is allergic to dairy as well. There is a brand of hot-dogs that is dairy free. It is called Hebrew National - you'd have to read the label to ensure it ...
- ham turkey rollups or sandwhiches and ole stand by chicken nuggets! Try trader joes fish stick too they are actually healthy more fish then breading and kids LOVE them.
- My son loves the Amy's Pizza and they come with soy chesse and several other varieties for people with allergies. I have even seen them in pizza bites. And I believe...
Time for a Sippy Cup!
Asked by P.U. from Detroit
on January 9, 2007
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My son is 11 months and I wanted to start giving him a sippy cup. I gave it to him one time and he drank from it. Later that day he wouldnt drink form it ne more. How...
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- LOL-Poooooor you living with the extended family. I feel for ya there. As for the sippy cup issue... try switching to a soft topped sippee cup first. I think the bran...
- Hi P., I read in a magazine that if a child is having a hard time accepting the sippy cup offer something that the child likes in the sippy cup and something that h...
- have you tried the bottle that has a sippy cup top you can get them at wal-mart they have precious moments on them they come with a sippy cup top and nipple also have ...
Mom of 2 Little Ones Looking for Maintaining the Home Advice!
Asked by B.C. from Cleveland
on June 2, 2009
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I am a mom of two beautiful little boys ages 1 and 3. I am home most of the time but do work part-time evenings. I am having trouble just keeping up with day to day ...
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- I can relate to your situation very well. I highly recommend flylady.net. She helps me keep up with the actual cleaning of my house. The toys are a constant battle,...
- i love the Flylady. She has changed my life
- I highly recommend Flylady.com . This website helps you with daily and weekly plans to keep up with housework, while still taking care of yourself and your family. I...
What Hourly Rate to Pay for 13 Year Old?
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on July 11, 2009
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My 13 year old daughter gets a $13 per week allowance, which $10 she can spend, $3 she saves. She has to keep her shoes put away, coat hung up kind of stuff to earn he...
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- If the others are stingy then I must be a slave driver!!! My oldest is 11yrs old. Every week he: vacuums the kitchen and living room 2x cleans his bathroom reads...
- If you want to give her allowance then she should actually work for it. Hanging her coat up and putting her shoes away is a requirement not an option so she should NO...
- A thirteen year old should not need alot of supervision for regular household jobs. If she wants the extra money for spending, she should do the jobs correctly without...
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...
