Living on their Own: Simmons
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Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
Concrete Staining
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on August 1, 2008
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I am considering removing my carpet in the living area and having the concrete stained. Has anyone else done this? If so, were you happy with the results? Any recom...
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- Sorry I dont have a contractor name for you but I do have a warning. Please beware that when you re- sale your home it will have to be covered because a traditional ...
- We had our carpet taken out and the concrete stained and love it and will do it again when we move. All of our allergies have decreased and the floor is clean. We pu...
- Hey C.- I know of a great company that refinishes hardwood floors- Buff & Coat- Todd ###-###-#### If I hear of a conrete stainer I will let you know- I love the way t...
Exercise Options for Obese MIL with Bad Knees and Arthritis
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on April 13, 2009
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My sweet mother-in-law's body is a mess. She is about 200 pounds overweight, diabetic, has arthritis in most of her joints, and her knees are so bad that her doctor s...
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- Village Wellness in Plano at Spring Creek Parkway between Preston Rd & the Toll has low intensity workout programs that will fit her needs. They also work with a PT pr...
- It sounds like she needs to discuss her options with her doctor in more detail. There are several options for exercise but because of her medical condition she shou...
- The Heritage Senior Center in Irving has a large pool with a ramp to enter/leave the pool. They also have water aerobics classes. I'd call them and see if she can jo...
Seeking a Trustworthy House Cleaner in the Plano/Allen Area
Asked by E.J. from Dallas
on April 10, 2008
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Does anyone know of a great house cleaner in the Plano/Allen area? I'm looking for someone to clean once a week! Thanks!
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- Several of us in our neighborhood (in McKinney) use Maribel, she also cleans in Plano/Allen. ###-###-#### She is quick and thorough.
- Wonderful, trustworthy, honest, christian, hard working house cleaner. Slivia Cervantes, ###-###-####
- I agree with Tami. We also use Maribel. She is wonderful. Give her a call she'll give you a free estimate! Good Luck!
Seeking a Safe and Good Elementary School for North or North West LasVegas
Asked by L.T. from Las Vegas
on January 10, 2007
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We are moving from Texas to LasVegas. I am wanting to learn about some of the schools for my Nine year old son. He is in the Fourth grade and will be coming to Vegas i...
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- I'm originally from Texas but moved to Vegas at age 6 and attended school here through sophomore in college. The school district here ranks somewhere between 40 and ...
- I agree with one of the other mom's post. Put your son in private school. Some of the schools in North Las Vegas are not the best. I used to live in North Las Vegas bu...
- I went to high school in Las Vegas and now my kids are in Elementary. I went to a magnet school and loved it. My mom used to teach at an elementary school about seven ...
Teen Gossip Hurts Kids
Asked by H.M. from Kansas City
on September 26, 2010
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hi i just wanted to know how to handle teen gossip it is making kids very up set because girls tease other girls by calling them names,making fun of their looks and i ...
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- hey H. i think that if bullying happens at school to your friends or family like neices,nephews, you need to tell a parent or teacher so it does not get worse!!
- There are 2 books that will help.. One is "Odd Girl Out " by Rachel Simmons.. Get 2 copies and read it with your daughter. and "Queen Bees and Wanna Bees" by Rachel Wi...
- Hi H., I have a granddaughter named H. Jo, you have had some good advice and comments. What I have done in the past my daughter is grown and I have grandchildren, ...
Stained Concrete
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on May 18, 2007
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We are considering pulling out the carpet in the playroom and staining the concrete. The carpet just gets too dirty with my 1 and 2 year olds and 2 dogs! Not to mentio...
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- I had wood floors before they will scratch. The carpet saves a lot from the falls. My sone fell off a chair once and broke his arm. I would think cement would be cold ...
- We took the carpet out of our 14 and 12 year old children's rooms and actually painted the concrete - it was the best decision we ever made! My 14 yo sons room is pai...
- Hi L., My friend who just built a house in Aledo has her entire house floored with stained concrete. I used her "stain" man to recently have my front and back porc...
Sleep Problems in a Preschooler
Asked by H.M. from Richmond
on January 29, 2007
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My daughter is 3 1/2 and NEVER sleeps through the night. She was a great sleeper from 6 months until about 18 months, but starting at that point she began fighting us...
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- I have the same problem with my five year old son and a friend of mine has recently educated me on the effects of ADHD and the disruption of sleep. It seems that it ca...
- Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child is a wonderful book and addresses sleep issues in children of all ages. I have used it, my friend has as well and we highly recommen...
- You didn't mention your daughter taking naps during the day. If she does, limit naps to one in the afternoon, no longer than an hour. Be consistent with her bedtime ...
17-Day Diet or Weight Watchers?
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2012
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Looking for a great program to help with a family member who wants to lose weight. Wondering if people have had more success with the 17-day diet or Weight Watchers? W...
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- I bought the 17 day diet book. It isn't a diet that lasts 17 days. If I remember correctly one changes how they eat in 17 days and then continue on a maintenance pla...
- I have never even heard of the 17 day diet. what is it and how does it work? is it something that can be incorporated into weight watchers? I have started and dropp...
- I would think that the name "17-day diet" would not be very indicative of long-term success. Weight Watchers is GREAT! As soon as I upgrade my phone to an iPhone I...
Stuffy Nosed Newborn
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on May 25, 2008
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My 6 week old constantly has a stuffy nose. Any suggestions on how to help her breathe better? Any solutions or drops that I could use?
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- I hope you have found some relief with the suggestions that are here. But if you still need help, I have one more idea to add. There is an awesome nutritional pr...
- Stuffy noses at this age is very normal. It's their bodies way of clearing out any extra mucous and fluids from being in your belly. You could use saline drops and...
- Hi! Why don't you try using vicks;the one mothers uses on their new born babies or that rubber thing Hospital uses when mothers just gave birth to their unborn child.s...
