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Seeking Suggestions for Books Along the Stephen King/Dean Koontz" Genre
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on November 23, 2007
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I am a crazy fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz horror books.
For those of you who enjoy these type of books, can you suggest any other similar authors? I've abou...
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- I absolutely LOVE Joy Fielding. Her books aren't very scary, but they are very suspenseful and they always have a twist at the end.
- Hi ND! I would try one of Tami Hoag's books. I love mysteries and thrillers and love her books.
- My husband was also a King and Koontz man. While I read all the time, I can' do those two. My husband also liked James Patterson. Not all of his are scary, but I've...
Book Worm Mama's!! I Need Some New Books...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 22, 2011
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I am the biggest book worm... how I find the time to read is beyond me ;) I need some new books!!
What is your FAVORITE book (and author), and what's it about? You...
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- i like weird stuff, so my booklists appeal to no one but myself. feminist sci fi/fantasy- sheri s tepper, cj cherryh. romance/adventure- old mary stewart's. gods, ho...
- I second the Christopher Moore books. "Lamb:the gospel according to Biff, Christ's childhood pal" had me laughing outloud. Same with Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum...
- All time fave, Robert Jordan's Eye of the World Series. I started it in 1992. Book 13 just came out in Nov and there is one more to go to finish the series. Sandr...
Need Advice About Losing Weight
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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I have been doing the Richard Simmons Food mover and have lost 11 pounds, great! However, I've been doing it since December 1. I eat about 1200 calories a day usuall...
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- Richard Simmons plan may be old, but the idea of eating 1200 calories per day is not outdated. That is what you should be eating to lose weight (unless you are extrem...
- I exercise all the time because I love it. The only thing that has helped me make significant changes in fat loss has been the "Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno. I'v...
- Another vote for Weight watchers. I really think it is the healthiest way to lose weight and still enjoy foods you love. 1-2 pounds a week is normal and safe as far as...
Mattress Recommendations
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2011
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My husband is 6'4" and weights 225, I am 5'6" and weigh 135 lbs. When my husband gets into bed he weighs it down so much that I roll into him all night long! We have ...
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- I did try the Sleep Number bed and didn't care for it. However, alot of people love them. Right now, I have a traditional mattress, with a memory foam topper and the...
- select comfort, nice but expensive, you can get a reconditioned one, ours works fine, 6 years old now. S.
- Sleep Number is awesome. I have a generic knock off - got it for 200.00 - it is awesome!
Summer Reading suggestions...What's Your Favorites?
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on May 27, 2010
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So I 'm gearing up for summer with the kids and one of the "field trips" will be to the libarary. I was hoping you could offer up your favorite books that we may not ...
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- For girls age 4: The Adventures of Frog and Toad, a classic book with short stories and easy to read words John, Paul, George, and Ben-a funny tall tale about the p...
- I have an eight year old girl and eleven year old boy. Their favorites are "Big Book of Girl Stuff" and "Big Book of Boy Stuff". They take the books with them everyw...
- I love , Where the Red Fern Grows. it's a little sad in spots, but overall WOW.. so beautifully written.. Also.... Cricket In Time's Square << for the 6 or 9 year ...
Kindergarten Mean Girls
Asked by V.M. from Erie
on November 10, 2010
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since the first day we've been dealing with so and so and the other so and so telling my daughter they will be her freind one day and not the next. Today my baby c...
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- One word - EMPATHY. Teach it now and teach it often. When my kids (ages 6 first grade and 8 3rd grade) come to me with the "so and so" problems, first I make sure no...
- Make sure you tell her that they are not the types of girls that will be true friends. True friends are ones that don't need anything from you, but will just enjoy sp...
- Take a look at bucketfillers101.com- their program is designed for individuals as well as the whole class and focuses on how to treat other people. Monthly newsletter...
Seeking a Kid-friendly OB/GYN Office in Kensington / Rockville Area
Asked by L.T. from Washington DC
on March 2, 2010
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Hello! My family is new to the DC area and I am hoping you could provide some help finding an OB/GYN. I am not yet pregnant, but hope to be in the near future. I ha...
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- I would avoid CWC. They also have billing issues and the practice is so large you have to see many doctors and the one who delivers you may be a doctor from the other ...
- I'd suggest looking @ a midwifery practice. You will find that midwives welcome children @ apts and are more women centered and spend more time with you. There is a mi...
- It may depend on the practice. I've seen plenty of children (not tons, but enough) at the Silver Spring office. I know they allow them sometimes. Maybe it varies by ci...
Looking for a Nice Bakery in Barrington Area
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on May 17, 2007
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Hi moms!
I'm in charge of bringing the cake to my daughter's bridal shower. The shower is going to be held in Barrington so I'm trying to find something close by so ...
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- I have had a cake from Deerfields and it is to die for, but not affordable. Dominicks does a good cake as well. Good luck!
- I did my husbands groom cake from Ambrosia (sp) it is in The Foundrey on Rt. 14 and Hart Road. It is to die for....but can cost you. There is also a great new bakery I...
- Deerfields cakes are spectacular. They have locations in Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove and Deerfield. The website shows lots of examples. http://www.deerfieldsbakery.com/ ...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
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I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
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- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
Seeking a Good OB Doctor
Asked by S.A. from Omaha
on August 3, 2009
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Hi,
I thought I'd call on the collective wisdom of all of you and see if anyone has any recommendations for a great OB/GYN doctor. We live in the Midtown area, so M...
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- I was also going to say Ben Ryder. He was the assisting on my c section and the nurses were talking among themselves about how they hoped he would be there. Every on...
- Hi S.!! I have the best OB in Omaha, Dr. Weidner, and have used him for all four of our children - the last pregnancy being twins!! He has a quirky sense of humor an...
- I love my OB/GYN. His name is Dr. Robert Bossert. He is through alegent...but he goes to methodist as well. I used to see Dr. Wedergren and she is on about 72nd and...
