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How Do You Clean a Waffle Iron?
Asked by I.S. from Provo
on January 16, 2008
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I got a waffle iron for Christmas but it cannot be submerged to clean it. I spray it with oil prior to baking the waffles, and then have to "wipe with a damp cloth" t...
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- I also wipe my waffle iron down when it is hot. Or let the heat burn everything off. One other thing I do is use a pastry brush to get in the grooves. But, don't us...
- I would use a brush of some sort- like a bottle brush for baby bottles. That would get in between the squares with less work than a cloth.
- wipe it off with a damp cloth to clean it so i hope this help you out a little about me my name i s J. a mo of four kids there are older jessi 15 allen 13 wendy 9...
What Did You Feed Your Toddler Today?
Asked by A.G. from Las Vegas
on March 4, 2008
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Hi there,
I have a beautiful, healthy 13-month old daughter. I am wondering what other kids her age are eating. I let her eat until she starts playing with the food...
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- Hi A., It sounds like you're feeding her just fine. I've read that it's not good to force feed kids. I do notice that Parker eats more if I help feed him though. ...
- I am going through the same thing with my 13 month old. So I have been doing alot of adding in protein or fiber. Try tofu in your pancake or waffle mix. Do a whole ...
- Hi A., I have a two year old daughter and it sounds like your daughter is eating plenty. My daughter started doing this about the same age and it was really hard. Som...
3 1/2 Year Old Daughter Doesn't Eat Much
Asked by G.R. from Raleigh
on September 26, 2008
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My daughter just doesn't seem to eat much. She usually refuses dinner. She will eat breakfast but it is either a waffle (syrup on the side) or a piece of toast with ...
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- Hi,G... I,too,have a 3 1/2 year old girl that doesn't eat very much either.(As my grandmother says "She doesn't eat enough to choke a bird.") She eats small portions o...
- Sounds like she is testing limits. She needs to know who's in charge, and that needs to be you and her father. Children feel insecure if they don't have solid limits...
- I would prepare a snack of p butter on corn cake or whatever and an apple cut up. Steamed broccoli with ranch dip, or other nutricious snacks. If she skips dinner, she...
Daughter Not Eating Fruits or Vegetables
Asked by B.P. from Charleston
on May 28, 2008
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My daughter is just over 1 year old. I am very particular about what I give her to eat. I breast fed her until 9 months (wanted a year but lost milk supply) and then...
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- I wouldn't worry she's just a baby. her food preferances will change a couple of dozen times before she is 3 yrs old then she will prob go through another phase where ...
- She just a baby and remember this all is really new to her and if you and your hubby are a bit picky sometimes your little off spring can be too. Rather then punish he...
- Keep trying to introduce new foods, but also check out this book: The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Lapine. It has great ideas on how to make traditional kid foods heal...
Step Mother Cuts My Daughter's Hair
Asked by C.I. from Houston
on July 8, 2008
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I have a 4 year old daughter for whom I have primary custody. My ex husband allows my daughter's step mother to cut her hair even after we have had conversations rega...
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- Youre kidding, right? This is soooo wrong, on sooo many levels, it boggles my mind. I dont say a whole lot on this site, however, with this topic, its pretty cut and ...
- Sorry to hear you are going thru this with your daughters step mother. One thing you must remember--you cannot tell them what they can and cannot do on their time. T...
- Talk to your ex once more. If that doesn't work, talk to his wife. When you talk to her be assertive and very firm, telling her please DO NOT cut your daughter's hai...
REALLY Picky Eater, Any Suggestions?
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on January 20, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I need some suggestions to feed my "really" picky eater.. I've tried everything it seems, and over and over again, but still no luck... He goes in phases b...
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- We went through the same thing with our daughter around the same age (She's almost 3 now). I spoke to her pediatrician (which I highly suggest when you have questions-...
- I can relate to where you are now. I have a two and half year old and went through the same sort of doubt as to whether she was getting the right nutrition. i can no...
- K. ~ I been through this routine a couple times now! My daughter is 2 1/2 now but she has gone months (literally) with a handful of select foods. I also give her Pol...
Help Simplify My MOM World
Asked by T.D. from Seattle
on February 17, 2009
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HELP simplify my mom life.... what is the best use of technology you have found to help you in your mom world? what techno tool do you use the most as a mom? A cell p...
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- The best way to simplify your mom life is to learn to say "NO" and "We'll see". Don't commit to volunteer positions, or to anything anyone tries to guilt you into. Whe...
- Microsoft Outlook synced to a Pocket PC (just for the calendar and lists) Crockpot Steam mop (from Cosctco) Freezer (make 2x meals and freeze half) I'm using my c...
- T., I love my crock pot, rice cooker, and cell phone!! they help keep me sane. I am able to make good meals quick and stay in touch with family/friends as needed. ...
Breakfast for 17 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Bloomington
on June 10, 2008
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Hello. I have a 17 month old daughter and I am wondering what to feed her for breakfast. Since she was a year, we have given her cheerios and then a Gerber 2nd Foods...
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- I give my kids sliced bananas or those little manderine oranges that are packed in those little cups. The kids love them because they are sweet and they are so easy f...
- Good decision keeping the fruits in the morning. My son loves fruit. Bananas sliced up in small pieces is definitely a great idea but that could get tiresome after a w...
- Hi Lanie. My response may be different from what you'd expect. I have a 2.5 year old and she still enjoys "baby food". It's a great way, i think, to get her to eat org...
Alternative to Birthday Cake
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on May 9, 2009
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hi ladies
i am in need of some creative ideas. i am having my son's 3rd birthday party at the Santa Ana zoo. we have the picnic area for only 1 hour from 10:30 -11:...
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- Put a candle in his pile of pancakes/waffles- add some whipped cream and strawberries or a thematic toy on top or something to make it more cake like :)
- One of my friends just started a cooking blog. She loves to bake/decorate cupcakes (she is good at it) and is learning how to cook everything else. :) She is competin...
- Why don't you make your son a special waffle at the beginnning and put a candle on it and sing? After that the other kids can get their stuff. Other ideas...cupcakes...
Eating Breakfast on the Go!
Asked by A.I. from Topeka
on February 11, 2008
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My daughter just runed 4 years old. I have a hard time to get her to eat breakfast in the morings before we go to Preschool. She will say that her stomach hurts, (wh...
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- Have you tried Carnation Instant Breakfast or even Ovaltine. They have all the vitamins she'll need.
- Hi A., Both my girls are that way (8 and 3 now) I found out that they always agree to a few things, cheese (specially the twisted kind of the Mickey mouse shaped and ...
- do you think she is reacting to the new baby coming? This is her way of getting attention perhaps? Could be? How long is she at pre-school? Do they do snacks there? Do...
