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Furniture Stores for 'Big Boy' Beds?
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on March 25, 2008
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I'm looking for a twin/full bed for my 20-month son. Something simple & good quality. I'm hoping it'll be something I can buy now that will last him thru high school...
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- We have purchased our kids' "big kid" bedroom furniture at PM Bedrooom Gallery. They have stores in Hoffman Estates, Lombard and Naperville. Their website is www.pmb...
- Believe it or not, we found our 2 year old's furniture at Costco store. I had a friend very knowledgeable about furniture examine the quality with me and advised on t...
- Hi E., Try Wicks on Randall Road. They are going out of business. We got a really nice bedroom set for my son about two years ago. It's a full size and he will h...
Need Support from Moms with Big Families
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2009
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I have 1 stepchild, and 2 kids of my own. I just found out that I am pregnant again. I'm terrified about raising 4 children. I am concerned about going through a thi...
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- S.! Congratulations on baby number 3, child number 4! You will love it. You're just like me! I had one step-son then launched into serial pregnancy. I freaked ...
- Congratulations! I was 38 when I had my son. I worry a lot about various things, but I have found that praying helps with worries like you are having. Best of luck....
- I unexpectedly became pregnant with my third and gave birth at 35. I was definitely more tired with this pregnancy than my previous 2 - but it all went fine. The oth...
Big Sliding Door, Room Gets Cold During Winter Time
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on October 4, 2007
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We have a big sliding door in my son's room, going out to the deck and because of this, that room gets a little cold in the winter time. Any ideas to insulate the door...
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- If you choose curtains, JC Penney's popular drapes (usually pinch pleated, I think) come in a patio door width. Watch for their sales, you have a little time. I beli...
- Can you tell where the air is getting in? My parents had a sliding door and the air got in at the bottom, so my mom made a draft stopper. It was just a cylinder of f...
- Most home improvement stores carry large plastic sheets in a kit that goes over the door. You just use double sided tape and place the plastic over and shrink it with...
To Buy or Not to buy...a Bigger House in a Better Area.
Asked by T.D. from Sacramento
on August 25, 2012
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Hi Everyone. My husband and I have really good credit and we have qualified to purchase a bigger home in a better area, which is what we always wanted. We have waite...
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- IF you are going to rent your current home, rent it for the full mortgage price.. Otherwise this is not a good idea. And no way should your husband take risks his ...
- Sorry - I would NOT go for a bigger house if it meant that we won't be able to save money...bigger isn't always better. Either wait until you can sell the current h...
- heavens! buying a better place and renting out your current one is a great option, but not if you're going to go in the hole every month! and if you're already worryin...
Time to Buy a Car Seat for My Growing Toddler - What Do You Recommend?
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on August 1, 2010
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Hi - - - I would really value your input on car seats for toddlers. (Our little one is 18 months and will continue to sit 'rear facing'. She is just growing out of the...
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- why do you need a new seat already? Can you turn the current seat around? The Graco Nautilus is awesome. I am so glad I won't have to buy another seat b/c it is...
- My 2.5 year old is in the britax marathon, goes up to 65lbs, my 5.5 year old can still use it! We also have the britax frontier booster, keeps them harnessed to 85lbs ...
- Britax is my absolute favorite carseat! I know it's a little pricey but it's sooooo great! You could check kidssurplus.com and ebay for some cheaper priced ones.... Hth
Where to Purchase "Trendy" Nice Diaper Bags?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2008
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This may be a silly question but I would like a trendy functional diaperbag. I have checked Target/Walmart/BabiesRUs etc...(cheap not what I'm looking for) looking for...
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- Try Uber Baby (very urban and modern alot of Euro stuff) in Minneapolis. In St. Paul, three good ones to check out include; Pea Pods (all organic/natural) Baby Gran...
- I bought a Petunia Picklebottom diaper bag when my 2nd was born...they are pretty expensive but are great!
- I bought a diaper bag on diaperbags.com. They have good prices on really cute bags.
Need Advice on Next Auto Purchase
Asked by J.I. from Chicago
on September 19, 2008
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Hi ladies. Well, I love my car (a 2000 GMC Jimmy), which is paid in full, but it looks like we're going to need to be trading it in. Right now, we have two convertib...
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- I just recently sold my SUV and bought a Buick Enclave (w/2nd row captain seats). I am not a big fan of minivans... but needed the space of a minivans (two car seats ...
- I have a Nissan Murano which I bought used through Enterprise Car Sales. It does not have three rows of seats but the back seat is large enough for two convertible car...
- Hi J.- We went from a Pathfinder to the Nissan Quest and I thought it would be difficult but it turns out I LOVE the Quest. It has seating for 7 easily, with two cap...
Where to Purchase Used and Affordable Maternity Clothes
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on February 29, 2008
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I am in need of spring/summer maternity clothes however, I can't really afford the expensive new clothes. Does anyone know where there are some local consignment/seco...
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- I can understand the expense of maternity wear. I found Old Navy and Target to be the best sales. However, you can also just buy larger sized clearance clothing lik...
- Hi K., You may want to check Craigslist.com or a local paper that comes to your town. I ended up buying some great stuff from a woman that lived the next town away ...
- Mother and Child!!! Hands down, the very BEST there is! I started shopping there when I was pregnant and still shop there with my 10 year old daughter. It was sta...
Do You Check Expiration Dates on the Food You Purchase?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on January 5, 2012
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Happy New Year Mamapedia!
I have to remind myself to do this all the time while shopping? who buys food and forgets to check the dates or am I the only one?
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- I never used to do it, but then lived in a city where the main grocery store always stocked expired food. After bringing home expired food about five times, it became ...
- I've learned the hard way....too many times. I check almost every date on perishables in the store. Especially dairy and meats. But, believe me...I forget to do it ...
- Hmm...the only thing I check the dates on mainly is the milk. Sometimes it goes quickly and other times it goes bad - just depends. So that is a time when being 6'1 he...
About to Purchase SUV - Looking for Feedback on Brands
Asked by R.G. from Pittsburgh
on August 30, 2009
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Hello.
We are thinking of purchasing an SUV. We have never owned one. We would like to buy something safe and that can seat up to 7. WE often take road trips and...
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- Hi R., My husband and I looked at the BMW X5 . I currently own a BMX 330 XI , which I am totally in love with. But its small and I wanted to trade up for somethin...
- Acura MDX...love it ours have 100K miles on it and still drives great-no issues. The BMW and Vovlvo did not get great write ups in consumer reports.
- I just love my 2008 XC90 and have no complaints about it. I did not opt for the third row seat. I had thought about the BMW X5 but it requires premium fuel.
