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Daycare Child Broke My TV
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on November 9, 2011
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Okay Mamas, I am at a total loss here.
I run a home daycare and I have for 7 years now and have never had anything like this happen before.
I have had this family of...
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- Do you think it would be covered under your home owner's insurance? (as a back up plan). I would have to think carefully about exactly how to say it, but I would p...
- I'd contact your insurance company. It might just be covered. Also, you did put the TV within reach of an unsupervised toddler...so, I hate to break it to you, but...
- J., I have small children and a house with many very nice things in it and have never had something break. It's not your fault that you have nice TV anymore than it...
TV As a Break for Mom?
Asked by D.W. from Fayetteville
on January 14, 2009
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My son is a VERY active 3 year old. I also have a 3 month old. Anyway, for the last few days, we have not been getting along very well. I say yes, he says no, I say do...
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- Boys at 3 are definitely a challenge. Noggin is great, until it drives you crazy from humming all the theme songs. I think when ever you do what you feel is best esp...
- Wow I must be someone kinda horrible parent cause I let my 3YO watch TV and even get on the computer. During the winter they cant go outside and there's only so much ...
- i don't think there is anything wrong with it! my 2 yr old loves the wiggles and it gives me a break!! we also have those days of just not getting along but when the w...
What to Do with TV?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on August 20, 2009
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Our 46 inch tv just stopped working and the cost to repair are quite pricey. We don't want to make the expense right now so are thinking of just getting rid of it and...
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- You could put it on Freecycle or offer it on Craigslist for a low amount. Maybe someone who is handy will want it.
- If no one will take it, look for an electronic recycling day to dispose of it. Please do not let it go to the landfill. There are several parts in tvs that should not ...
- You could try and post it on napervilleyardsales.com (you don't have to live in Naperville) and see if someone would buy it. Maybe they would be willing to repair it....
Antenna for Digital TV
Asked by E.A. from Dallas
on June 15, 2009
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Hi Moms!!! Thanks to a blown DVR machine and poor customer service from DirecTv, we've decided to get a fancy set of "rabbit ears" for our DTV ready TV. Anyone out t...
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- Are you looking to decrease costs as well, or just get good reception? We never had DirecTV, but we used an antennae for years. The house we currently live in had NO...
- Well, I've had trouble too since the switch. I bought a GE Quantum HD3 antenna from Target for $35 and so far it gets in quite a few channels. It all depends on your a...
- We've been experimenting with antennas for my son's room. So far our old rabbit ears from our old travel tv works best, but is aesthetically displeasing to him (he's p...
Tv
Asked by B.A. from Indianapolis
on July 27, 2009
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Help me. My almost 17 month old will keep pushing the buttons on the tv. We will put her in time out and she comes right back out and touches the TV. She will look ...
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- Kids that age don't have much impulse control and still aren't very good at remembering mom said "no." We put duct tape over the button and that seemed to help.
- That is her way of telling you she wants to play with you. Pull out a book or puzzle and sit on the floor with her. You may even be able to turn the tv back on after...
- You could put tape over the buttons to make them less accessible. We also put something in front of ours to keep our 14mo. old son away from it. Just keep telling her...
Medical procedures--Did You Research the Cost & Compare Prices?
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on April 25, 2012
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I heard on the radio today that the price of an appendectomy procedure can range from one low to one 20 times that lowest cost! (assuming same parameters apply to each...
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- ETA: I just want to add something in regards to you mentioning CT scans. Not all CT scans are equal. Believe me, you don't want a scan done using an older CT scanni...
- This is old news. The problem is that when you need immediately medical attention, you don't have time to shop. Second, for many of us, we pay the same no matter where...
- Nope - I pay $20 to see my primary, $40 for a specialist and $100 for the ER. Anything beyond that, I don't see at all. Unfortunately, I think that this kind of struct...
Looking to Buy an Upright Piano at a Reasonable Price
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on May 18, 2009
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Hi Mommas,
I come to you ladies because I know you are a honest group. I made up my mind that I want to buy a piano for myself and my kids to learn to ...
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- Hi A., Since it's a 'beginner' and cost is an issue, why don't you get a keyboard? Just a thought...good luck!!!
- A., I like Faith's keyboard idea. It might make sense to start out on it and save some money for your piano purchase. FYI, colleges like ASU and MCC get rid of their ...
- I'm not an expert, but I am a pianist and teacher.... I help my students find pianos quite often. If you'd like to email me, perhaps we could talk on the phone and I ...
Spending Money on My Own Health
Asked by M.. from St. Louis
on October 5, 2011
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so my husband and I make decent money, but in today's economy, I find that we are struggling to make ends meet. With car payments, student loans, two kids in daycare, ...
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- That sounds pretty high to me also. Can you possibly "shop around" a bit more & look for another office maybe?
- I was a Chiropractic Assistant. GOOD chiropractors, do not lock you into treatment times. Chiropractic care should NOT cost $240 a month!! How many times a week would ...
- You only have one back... and you're going to be out of commission forEVER if you don't take care of yourself. It might hurt the wallet, but honestly, I think you're b...
Want to Switch Cell Phone Providers. Suggestions?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on December 5, 2011
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I will do my own research, but Im not even sure where to start. We have US Cellular, its a MO based company. We pay about $120 a month for two phone lines and no in...
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- I have Verizon. Unlimited everything and i get good reception in most areas. Free mobile to mobile. I think the 1st phone is close to $100, and $10 a line afterward ...
- Check out the major carriers (Verizon, Sprint, AT&T) and see how they are in your area. Then go to their websites and look at the deals they offer. We have had Verizon...
- Seriously check out Walmart's Family Mobile plan. It is actually T-Mobile - so if that works in your area, they are a much cheaper alternative. We pay $82 after tax ...
Pro's and Con's of Vonage Phone Service
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on February 9, 2012
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We are trying to really cut back on our expenses. We have to keep home phone service, but our monthly bill is outrageous. We are looking at Vonage. Anyone have any ...
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- I have Vonage and the only time I have no phone service is when the DSL is down and yes, of course , when the power is out. It is has happend maybe 3 times so far and ...
- We have had vonage for about 5 yrs and it's great. We very seldom have outages so haven't had a problem with that, but we do have cell phones for back up. Ours runs ...
- Have not had a land line for 6 years. All cell phone and google talk or skype. Long Distance and Conference calling is normally always through Skype or MSN live. Not b...
