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Asked by T.B. from New York
on May 5, 2009
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where is a nice family restaurant? I really like Spanish or Italian food? we are in the maplewood/south orange area and don`t mind traveling 10-20 miles
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- It is not okay to lie about your residence for several reasons. First, accessing a program for community residents when you do not live there is not only lying, but i...
- is there a daycare on the campus where you will be attending school? Many campuses do have daycares or babysittin services that are either free or based on a sliding ...
- Hi Tiffany. I see you need some help. Not sure but have you ever thought about hosting an aupair to help you with your childcare needs? This way your kids can be ca...
Seeking Advice on Starting Preschool
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on April 26, 2008
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My son will be four in July. I recently attended a new parent orientation for children starting preschool. They informed me that it is now a full day program. My so...
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- I'm a teacher at a Goddard school and we offer full and half-day programs. Your child has to attend a minimum of two days a week, but they can be half days. The school...
- I am a preschool teacher with 3 and 4 year olds in my class. Starting you son in a summer program a few days a week would make the transition for both he and you easie...
- I agree with the moms who suggested you find a different preschool. Although I am sure he could adjust, half day is really the norm. I am in Mount Lebanon and my son...
Piggyback: How Do YOU Handle Your Child (Rens) School Lunch Account?
Asked by B.M. from Pittsburgh
on April 6, 2013
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Do you pack a lunch everyday?
Do you utilize a school lunch account?
Combination of both?
Ever had a bad experience with a denied lunch?
We fund the lunch accoun...
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- My daughter takes lunch from home everyday. Once in a blue moon she might buy something off the A la Cart, usually as a desert or a snack. But we usually pack enough f...
- Son has an account for lunch. I send in money to be put in. I find it in his pockets and send it again. He comes home hungry because nothing is in his account. I give ...
- For both my own schooling in the 50's/60's, and my daughter's in the 70's/80's, we paid daily or took our own lunches. I had to skip lunches at times when my family wa...
Should We Move or Not?
Asked by A.W. from Kalamazoo
on April 11, 2011
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I am so torn! We live in a modest, older 5 bedroom, one bath home on 1.3 acres that was built in the 1940's. We live in city limits - which is important to us since ...
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- Stay where you are and save, save, save! You are in a perfect situation. We also have a few acres and an older house, no debt and lots of equity. We go look at open...
- I would move. You have to live in your house every single day. Vacations for you are twice a year. Do you really want to go every one of those days hating your house...
- Considering what college tuition will cost in the next 10-15 years, I would strongly suggest that you stay put! I know that you would like to move into a nicer house ...
Thoughts on a Big Family...
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on August 16, 2007
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I am actually just wondering about what everyone thinks about bigger families. Nowdays I see people with just 1 or 2 kids, we have 3 right now and I'm thinking about h...
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- L.: I have 4 boys and just had a baby girl in April! I have never had the rude responses from people that you have had. I'm sorry that you had to go through that!...
- Hi L.. I don't think there is anything wrong with big families. If you feel like you want more kids, I would do it. My husband has 5 older sisters and we love it. I ha...
- I think as long as you and your husband want another child and can support another child then by all means go for it. I have three kids and until the third child i ne...
In a Bad Situation
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on March 3, 2009
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I need some good advice! I currently live with my husband, three boys and my parents. We had twins last year and that is why we moved in with them to save money and ...
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- We are currently in a situation ourselves but have found much guidance and hope through the Dave Ramsey plan. He has a book and a radio show which broadcasts on 570AM...
- David Ramsey can give some great advice on what to do. Google his name. He has a radio show and is leads Financial Peace University. He's been there, got the t shir...
- Try the Christian financial guy, Dave Ramsey. He has several books out that may help. My hubby and I are working on reading them and getting out finances into better s...
Charging for Children Not Attending During Holidays in My Daycare
Asked by A.C. from New York
on November 22, 2010
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I'm not sure what to charge for children taking extra days around the holidays off. I feel full price is acceptable since I am open and need the money. Am I wrong in t...
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- every day care i had...like you still had bills to pay, what's in your contract? one day care i had, after a year of attendance, they would give 2 weeks of vacation fo...
- You really need to already have this established in your parent handbook, as most of the posters have stated. Are you newer to home daycare as a provider? I charge for...
- I pay full price for any days my children are not in daycare. I think this is standard in all centers. I get one week a year of vacation time at no fee.
Can Your Husbnad Balance the Check Book?
Asked by A.G. from Albuquerque
on April 8, 2011
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My husband is a pretty smart guy. In no way do i think he is unintelligent. However he can not balance the check book to save his life, and it makes me nuts!
Last ni...
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- Oh yeah, my husband is extreamly smart but for some reason when it comes to the bills and check book he just can't do it. We have only been together for 6 years but wi...
- I don't know that I HAVE to, but I do it. We decided that when we first got married, 14 years ago. I've been taking care of the books/bills ever since. Often times,...
- We do not balance our checkbook, we do however check our bank account online or when passing the bank before any purchase (bills, grocery shopping, basic supplies, and...
Families "In Need" and Understanding Their Extravagant Lifestyles?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on December 16, 2010
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I am trying hard to understand some of our family's thinking...I know they do/have done things like get energy assistance from the state, go on food stamps, collect un...
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- It's agravating. I have friends who get assistance because they really need it. I am more than happy to help them out. I ended a friendship with someone else though...
- you cant change them, a lot of people think of the blackberry and the DS as necessary, really in thier head these are things they "need". I have a sister in law that ...
- Not everyone learned how to budget and make good decisions about spending. That is the truth of the matter. Unless they are asking you to bail them out you really do...
Debt and Deficit
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on August 5, 2011
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Nope doesn't have to do with the government.
Cheryl posted about financial responsibility. A few people commented that they use credit cards but don't carry a bala...
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- I wrote a response to you on my cell phone, and lost the whole thing. Rather than go through what I said again, since most of what I said is already here, I just want...
- Well since you ask, the payday loan people are in the bottom of the bucket below the leeches and such. They get away with way too much and even though regulations hav...
- I think what they were really trying to say, is active credit is a good tool. Purchasing and paying it off, is not debt, but active credit...in my opinion. Actual deb...
