Moving Tips & Advice: Simplicity
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New to MN: Advice on How to Dress an Infant (And Myself) for the Winter?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2010
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We just moved from Colorado and I have questions on how to dress our 7 month old son for the Minnesota winter. Although he was born in Colorado in February, he was in...
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- I agree with LAYERS. I wouldn't expect he'll be outside much - he's too little to play, so a snowsuit would be OK, just remember that they get very hot when strappe...
- You need a good snowsuit; I always liked the ones from Lands End and LL Bean. You'll need warm baby blankets, and I found that polarfleece ones were great for winter....
- We've lived in Iowa for 3 yrs., before that Denver for 8 yrs., before that Minnetonka, MN for 8 yrs., and before that Colorado Springs for 17 yrs., so I have lots of C...
Looking for a Hair Salon
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on January 6, 2007
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I am moving to the Tempe/Chandler area next week and need some advice about good hair stylists/salons in the area. I am used to paying $50-$60 for a hair cut and am w...
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- hi S. my name is A. i work at the purple cactus salon in gilbert we are at 7 e. palo verde st gilbert and elliot rd ###-###-#### my haircut and stlye price is $35 i...
- I don't know if it's too far out of the way...but I used to work at the Purple Cactus Salon it's located on Gilbert and Elliot. It's cute, and very friendly.
- My sister, Heather, works at a salon in Mesa (Gilbert and Brown Rd) called Tantrums and let me tell you, she is AWESOME! I constantly get compliments on my hair. She ...
Need Help from Sewing Mamas!
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on April 20, 2010
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Hi Mamas-
One of my good friends is getting married (and moving away, waaaaa). She and her mother are going to make her dress together, but they are having trouble...
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- If they can make the trip to Philly, the Fabric Row section of town (on 4th street, runs for a few blocks south of South St.) has several excellent fabric stores where...
- Joann Fabrics has great patterns and material Thats where my daughter dress pattern will come from when she's 26 (wait - did she get it already - she's got everything ...
- Vogue patterns are awesome. Finding a nice fabric might be the tricky part. I hear there are on line fabric options, though I have not yet explored them personally....
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
New Modern Cloth Diapers - So Many Choices! Any Success Stories?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 29, 2010
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I'm about to have my 6th baby and I should have this diaper thing down, right?! :) Well, I keep seeing all these ads for the new modern cloth diapers and I'm curious...
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- Cloth diapering is super super easy. I've got two recent blog entries reviewing my experience during the first 10 lbs and now using them at daycare. They are here ...
- I recommend trying on of the sampler packages. This will give you an idea of the options and which ones you like. Or, buy a couple of kinds off of one of the used sit...
- Congrats on your 6th baby! We're expecting our 4th in January. We switched to cloth diapers when our second child was born, because we had two in diapers at that poi...
Pre-teens and Young Teens
Asked by J.D. from Panama City
on May 19, 2008
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Is there anyone out there with middle school girls? How do you handle crushes? There seems to be a "need" to have a boyfriend. My daughter is about the only one not al...
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- HI Jeanette, Does your daughter have her dad active in her life? If so, then have him start to "date" her and treat her like a queen; showing her how young men are su...
- I feel your pain I am the mother of three a son 12, and two daughters 15 and 17. I set an age limit of when they can start dating a long time ago and that age limit is...
- When I was in middle school I had a boyfriend and all we did was talk on the phone. I was in 8th grade. My sister is also in 8th grade right know and likes people but ...
Vacuum Recommendations
Asked by D.H. from San Francisco
on March 7, 2008
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My "Wind Tunnel" vacuum has been killed by long hair wrapping around the beater bar. Any recommendations on vacuums?
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- You have all the advice about Dyson, which is great! My recommendation is NOT to get and the Infinity--it is a cheaper Dyson knock-off. Don't be tempted--it "sucks" ...
- Hi D., We bought a Dyson over a year ago and LOVE IT!!!! They are expensive but worth every penny. I am an Arbonne Consultant and feel very strongly about our Com...
- The Kirby! -- You can find one on ebay for a really great price -- these things are the best! -- BTW I also have a wind tunnel by Hoover -- and I've owned it for about...
Whos House Is It Anyways?
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2010
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I have a very important question: My husband and I have been married for almost 6 yrs this coming October. The house is in his name only since i was the one to move in...
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- Everything that Marda said is spot on. I don't know if this will help but I googled your question and I got this website. http://www.womansdivorce.com/divorce-pr...
- Hi Sunflower----I guess that if there is a split and possible divorce, all of that will be settled in court. Be sure to get representation should that ever happen. ...
- wow. yeah if it's not yours and you don't contribute, why are you still being his maid - is he paying you at least minimum wage for that, i wonder. honey it sounds lik...
Personal Problems, Make Friends and Feeling Better??
Asked by D.R. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2008
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I have been having a lot of emotional issues in the last few weeks, I love me 7mth old daughter and her dad but lately I feel I have nothing else in the world but them...
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- Hi D., I really think you should seek a family counselor and discuss your issue with her/him. Professional help would really help you--I guarantee it! As far as m...
- Boy do you sound like me after my first child. When I had my twins I was so scared it was going to be the same way, well it wasnt', and you know what the difference wa...
- First, you need to focus on what you are doing right in your life. You have a lovely 7m old daughter, you help out by taking care of your step-grandmother and you are ...
Getting Depressed . . . .Update :)
Asked by C.R. from Atlanta
on March 21, 2008
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I have the sweetest, happiest, healthiest baby girl so it pains me issue a complaint. Yet I have to admit that I am borderlining on depression. Other than my husband...
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- Are you able to join a gym? most have daycare centers and it's good for the child to be around others and good for mom to have needed and deserved MOMMY time! Also, do...
- Do you know the Lord Jesus, your Saviour? I would not have made it through my difficult marriage, and consequent divorce, without my faith in the Lord to carry me thro...
- Hi- I too suffer from depression (mine is chronic - I am 29 and have been dealing with it since my early teen years). I am also on medication, which helps me tremend...
