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SAHM's...help! I Need a Hobby.
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on February 23, 2011
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I'm a SAHM and my kids are both in school. I finally feel like I have a little time to do something fun for myself, but I don't know what. I'm thinking about scrapbo...
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- I like scrapbooking, but I get tired of it. I got into cupcake and cake decorating. Love it. =)
- My kids are in Public School and they always seem to need parent volunteers for one thing or another so I am a volunteer art docent and teach art to both of my kids cl...
- I'm a DIGITAL scrapbooker. You do it on the computer. It's cheaper because you don't have to buy the tools, and there are a lot of free downloads. Also, once you buy a...
What Was One of Your Favorite Baby Shower Gift? Anything Unique?
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on August 16, 2008
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One week from today I will be going to a baby shower and I would like to give something a bit different or unique. Mom-to-be is registered but I'd rather find somethin...
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- Hi M., I make Diaper Cakes, and Diaper Babies, and they are super cute, and the most fun thing to bring to a baby shower!! :D You can see an example or two on ...
- My sister makes the cutest diaper cakes. They're usable baby diapers stacked and decorated in a way that makes them look like a fancy cake. People choose a theme and s...
- The Bumbo was one of the best gift I received since the baby can use it for pratically the entire first year, even after they learn to sit up on their own, it's their ...
Is This a Real Marriage?
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on June 3, 2010
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I would like to think I am not the only one going through this situation. My husband and I have been married for 15 years, and have two wonderful kids. Both of them do...
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- Hang in there, don't give up! You both need to work on your communication skills - once you get out of the habit of communicating with each other it becomes more and ...
- I don't think you are alone, but I also don't think it's OK. My hubby and I have a similar situation where he works, I'm home with the kids, after the kids go to bed,...
- I think you need some time alone together without TV, computer or phones. Why don't you ask him to go for a walk with you after dinner? Even a walk to the mailbox or ...
Gift for New Mom
Asked by M.W. from Indianapolis
on February 23, 2010
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My cousin and his 18yr old GF are expecing their first child in a couple weeks. I really want to get something useful, but supposedly they have everything the need fro...
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- Everyone always thinks of what the baby needs, but the parents also could use something as well. A gift card that will cover a dinner, that has carry out. It is nice...
- I didn't know about it and no one gave me one at my shower, but I wish I had had a Miracle Blanket with my first. I love it so much with my second!
- Diapers and baby wipes. You can never have enough of those! And they are so expensive. Also, new moms usually don't think of baby spoons and bowls for when they start ...
Seeking Volunteer Opportunities
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on July 10, 2008
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I am looking to volunteer my time somewhere that I could bring my one year old with me. I realize that having to bring her limits my options but I was hoping some mom...
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- I volunteer at a local Crisis Pregnancy Center on their cleaning team, and have done so ever since my baby turned one (he's now two). I just feed him breakfast in his ...
- I work for a theater company that is ALWAYS looking for volunteers to help with events, marketing, publicity, web-design, photography, costume design, stage management...
- there is a great website for volunteer work called dosomething.org - you can search volunteer work needed in your area and I'm sure you can contact the organization yo...
Quick Books vs Quicken
Asked by J.O. from Pittsburgh
on June 14, 2010
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Time to get more organized with the finances! Has anyone used Quick Books or Quicken for a home based business or personal finances? If you've used both, what is you...
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- I don't know if you are totally against doing an online system, but I use mint.com, and LOVE it. I've used Quickbooks (for business) and Quicken for personal before, b...
- Hi J., I used QuickBooks for our home business for 5 years and found it very easy to use and extremely user-friendly. If you're using it for business I recommend f...
- I love quickbooks. It is easy to navigate and you can import your bank statements and write your checks right out of it. I am not that familiar with quicken, but I hav...
Does "Dependable" Equal "Boring"?
Asked by J.W. from Kansas City
on May 10, 2011
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Earlier today I had a sweet conversation with a dear friend. It started when I told her I needed to return some items of hers that she loaned to me for a craft projec...
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- No you are not boring at all. Shows you have a lot of integrity! I am the same way. You were taught to do the right thing...Kudos and don't worry about it.
- No, I don't think dependable equals boring. I think boring people are people with no substance or anyone who doesn't have goals/aspirations in life etc. If you are dep...
- I used to think dependable was boring when I was young. Then I grew up. Dependable is awesome.
Attention Facebook Users! to Be FB Friends or Not?
Asked by A.F. from Columbus
on September 14, 2010
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I’m having a hard time deciding if I want to accept one of my sister’s friends requests on Facebook. Let me explain why I’m having such a hard time with this. So...
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- You have answered your own question...you don't need to be FB friends. Ignore the request. When or if she asks about it simply tell her the truth. You like the rela...
- tell her you would prefer to just text... it's more sensible since the world won't see it.. tell her you don't really do facebook that much.. and thats the end of that...
- I see your bind, however, I would not add her as a FB friend. If she asks why, just tell her that you have really enjoyed your relationship with her since FB was out ...
Midlife Crisis?? LOL
Asked by S.K. from Modesto
on April 21, 2008
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I am hoping other Moms out there can relate to how I am feeling. I would love any guidance. I am 37years old and happily married with two beautiful children 7yrs and 9...
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- I think that what you are experiencing is very normal. This is why some women have more kids. They feel the need to be needed by little ones is stronger that the nee...
- Hi S., I think you and the other women are too young to be having a mid-life crisis. You said that you feel blessed, so if that means God is a part of your life, y...
- hi S.: since your children are bigger now, i think you know that it would be a good time to go back to school and finish your education, because you did not fulfill...
Hobbies
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on October 13, 2011
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What are some of your hobbies? I had my hobbies pre-kid, pre-marriage and I feel like I have lost myself. My spartk. My husband asked me what I wanted to do and I ho...
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- I went through this too. All the things I like pre marriage and pre kids I just don't enjoy anymore. I opened a business where I get to go out and talk to adults and...
- I find girl-time essential and try to spend time with other women often. It doesn't matter what we do (dine out, potlucks, book club, work out, movies), it's just dif...
- I got into horseback riding. I tell everybody it was the first thing I did in YEARS that was totally unrelated to being someone's employee, wife or mother. And, sinc...
