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What's a Good Career for an Educated, Experienced Mom Whose Priority Is Family?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on January 14, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I'm a SAHM of two great little guys, ages 2 1/2 and 4 1/2. In the next couple of years, I would like to go back to work. The thing is since I now ha...
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- When you're thinking about changing careers, consider what you are interested in aiming for and how your background can help you to create a job in that field. Sales i...
- I am a teacher, and the hours are great! I also agree with the PP....I think most women have family as a priority.
- I am a certified teacher, current sahm. I became a teacher because I knew it would be best when I had school aged kids. Same days off.
Looking for Creative Way to Give Money
Asked by A.P. from Lexington
on December 9, 2008
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Every year I give my neice 50 dollars for CHRISTmas in a creative way. I have already put money in a fake cake(a bowl covered with icing :)), made a money CHRISTmas tr...
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- My mother in law gave my husband money for Christmas every year and she also found inventive ways to wrap it up. The one he still talks about most is when she used an ...
- this is what my boyfriend did to his son several years back hetook a piece of wood cut it in half chizzled the center out put money in it glued it then screwed it shu...
- One year, my mom made big circles (I think 6 per ornament) out of old Christmas cards. Ten glued them together to make a ball-shape (you have to bend the edges of the ...
Crib Recalled, Now What?
Asked by L.C. from New York
on May 2, 2010
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Just found out the Simplicity Ellis crib was recalled. I bought it at Target.com, probably around December 2005. Im positive that I no longer have the receipt. Does...
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- I just did this today! I had a Simplicity crib from Walmart. I called Walmart's corporate office to verify what I needed to do- I'd do the same for Target. They can ...
- Call Target. When an item is recalled, the store gets their money back so they should be giving you your money back. If for some reason Target won't take it, call the ...
- We had one of the simplicity cribs that was recalled about 2 years ago. We had purchased it at Target. Like you, we did not have the receipt. We returned it to the sto...
Opinion on Graco Cribs
Asked by J.W. from Atlanta
on August 28, 2009
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Does anyone have an opinion on Graco cribs? I haven't been able to find a store that displays them and have only been able to find them online from Walmart. I like t...
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- Have you tried Burlington Coat Factory? The only BAD thing about them is once you buy it no getting your money back-they only will give you store credit. So make sure ...
- I have one and have been happy with it. We have two kids, and it's been in continuous use for over four years now and we haven't had any problems. It's sturdy, easy t...
- Personal opinion; for both of my girls, I did a graco pack and play for awhile. Space saver, and good investment. After we set up a crib, I still used the pack and pla...
Health and Medical
Asked by M.B. from Spokane
on March 17, 2008
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Hi all,
Until recently my husband and I haven't really given diet much credit for our children's behavior but now we're wondering if we should look into the subject. ...
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- There are at times when food and diet be the reasons for some stuff... it might just be that your boy is way diffrent than your little girl. I know fisrt hand, we had...
- The best way to identify diet issues is to keep a food log. Write down what and how much he eats/drinks and his behavior. It will become apparent in a couple of weeks ...
- Check out Kim John Payne's Simplicity Parenting. I recommend his 2 disc audio on Simplicity parenting that you can order on line. Cutting our sugar and processed foo...
Convertible Crib Help
Asked by J.P. from St. Louis
on July 20, 2009
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How to I convert my crib into a toddler bed? We got a convertible crib and we got it from Babies R Us before my daughter was born (back in 2007). When it was delivered...
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- Simplicity is no longer in business. First check on the inside panels to find the model and seriel number. Then go to recall.gov and check to make sure it not recalle...
- check under the crib- (our direction for converting it was zip-tied to the bottom side of the metal there)in an envelope so we left the there
- Most cribs have model number & brand on the crib usually the bottom. I got a crib for my oldest grandson 1996 & when went to set it up in 2003 could not find hardware ...
Need Help Finding a Good Crib
Asked by K.L. from New London
on October 14, 2008
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Hello. I'm trying to find a good quality convertible (either 3-in-1 or 4-in-1) crib that cost less than $300.00. Any ideas? My husband likes the Simplicity Ellis at Ta...
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- I have an Ikea one that I like. It's pretty simple, but will make into a toddler bed. I have only needed it for 10mos though so I can't atest to long-term quality or h...
- We got a nice one at Walmart (used the Site-to-Store shipping, so that was free) -- it's actually not available anymore (there seems to be one almost identical calle...
- I don't know if you would want a used one, but I am trying to sell mine on craig's list. It is in excellent condition. You can check it out on there if you are inter...
Discontinued Crib Conversion Rail Kit Needed!
Asked by M.N. from Dallas
on April 20, 2011
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I own 2 Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 convertible cribs (now in day bed configuration) for my twins. I would like to convert them to full sized beds, but I didn't purchase t...
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- We had the same problems. I found out that the headboard will attache with the extender plate which you should have to a full metal frame, so that is what we did. Hope...
- most of the conversion kits are pretty similar. So when you go to a store or online take pics of what your crib rail area looks like and the dimensions of where things...
- If ebay, craigs list or amazon doesn't have it..I doubt you're gonna find it. I'd hire a carpenter/handyman and he should be able to help you match paint, drill etc. E...
Having Trouble Finding a Mattress to Fit Tightly in My New Crib
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having the same experience that I'm having with a crib I bought at Target, the Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 crib that was in the ...
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- I know someone who had the same issue s. But till baby was placed in the crib the first time at six months old or so and this happened it was not found. One of the ...
- Hi, There was a recall on Simplicity cribs recently. Personally, being a safety freak, I'd return the crib. I'm not wild about that brand or Target's cribs at all...
- We have that crib and bought a sealey mattress from walmart that fits well. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5823677
Where Do I Come from Books
Asked by J.S. from Champaign
on January 26, 2009
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Hi Mamas. I looked through the archives but had trouble finding what I needed so I'll ask here. I need a book for 3-4 year olds that explains where babies come from. ...
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- Hi J., I found this great book that explains where babies come from and explains it more from the baby's perspective as they are growing in the belly. The title is Ang...
- When I was pregnant with #2, my first was 2. We bought the book What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby. I thought it was very well written. It is perfect for lit...
- Okay...I'm dating myself, but I found a book from when I was a kid. The copyright date is 1968 and the name of the book is, "How Babies are Made." by Andrew C. Andry ...
