Summer Childcare: Meijer
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Looking Forward to Summer Break - Heak No!
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on June 6, 2011
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I was at a party yesterday and the subject came up. Everyone was shocked that I said no, I wasn't looking forward to it. Yes, I'm looking forward to summer days on the...
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- Sounds like your kids need some occupation outside the house in the summer months. You don't have to spend a fortune to get kids enrolled in summer camps, summer class...
- I look forward to summer vacation and getting to take my kids to parks, lakes, playdates, soccer, bbq's, and hanging out with mutual friends. I do NOT look forward to...
- You need to have a family meeting with the kids at the start of summer break and tell them what you told us. Ask them what can be done to solve this so you can all en...
How Many Outfits Does Your Child Have??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 19, 2008
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It seems like my kids have a lot of clothes.. and with as fast as they grow through sizes.. Some things barely get worn before they have outgrown them.. So I am taking...
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- About 30, but I notice she can wear dresses longer....no bottom for feet , so we are trying to go for long dresses and skirts. Hop it helps1
- Most of my son's clothes are hand me downs. He is 19 months now; he has slowed down in the growth spurt department. I have 6 pants, about 20 different shirts (one piec...
- At my house the number is less as the kids get older. My 13 year old son has 7 pairs of jeans and probably 20 shirts. My 5 year old son has 10 pairs of pants and 30 ...
Recommendation for Skin Care
Asked by R.M. from Grand Rapids
on January 23, 2009
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Hello everyone,
I'm five months pregnant with my first (after a year and a half of trying) and we're thrilled! I have a really minor, silly question for you all...C...
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- I would recommend anything Aveeno. I love their lotions and they are also pediatrician recommended once you have your baby to use the aveeno baby, but for yourself i w...
- I use Burts Bee's Milk and Honey body butter - got it a meijer and LOVE IT!
- I like the Burt's Bees Milk lotion and the Aveeno Baby unscented (both are technically for babies...but I use them regularly). Congrats!
Son Needs Help with Phonics
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on July 1, 2009
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My three and a half year old is a sweet little boy, but he needs some help with the way words sound. When he says fishy, it comes out as pussy. :/ I nearly died of e...
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- My oldest is 4 and I noticed started having pronouciation issues. I had her hearing tested and she failed three tests and ended up needing tubes, and a tonsilectomy an...
- Try the leap frog phoenics series-- start with the letter Factory.
- This is not a problem with Phonics. Your son is experiencing difficulties with his oral expressive language (speaking). The first step is to make sure he is understa...
Play Sets for Toddlers
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on May 27, 2010
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I have a 2 year old daughter and a 2 week old daughter. My husband and I are currently looking for a play set for our toddler. We've looked online through Walmart, M...
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- I also have a 2 year old daughter and now a 5 month old son. We did the same thing and did a lot of research. The best one out there is at Home Depot. We spent just...
- It's garage sale season! You can get one CHEAP by watching the paper for people who want them gone because their kids don't play on them anymore. I found someone a blo...
- I did a lot of research last year and we ended up getting a Rainbow America one. Different models were sold at Sam's, Cosco, Toys R Us and I think Home Depot or Lowe'...
Preschool Mean Kids
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on May 16, 2007
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My 3-year-old (he'll be 3 1/2 next week) started preschool soon after getting potty-trained in February of 2007. All of the other kids in his class started in Septemb...
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- hello A. i to would do that if it was my child i changed my daughter school after two year because she did not feal safe do to what a boy in her class kept saying to h...
- You were right to pull him from the school, I would have done the same thing. The teacher doesn't sound all that observant and I don't think I want someone like that w...
- Hi! We have had a similar situation with our kindergardener. We noticed he was having social problems after starting school and after awhile he was getting in trouble ...
Help Budgeting
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms-
My husband and I just got the horrible news that he will be losing his job within the next 60 days. Although he has time to look for another job before this...
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- Firt of all when there is a will there is a way. My husband brings home about $1750 every two weeks and we have a $1471 mortgage plus a $358 van payment. Then all th...
- First of all, sorry your husband lost his job. Hopefully he will find something soon. I would start looking for things you can make extra $ at, research companies love...
- First thing first: trim the fat. You are already pulling your children from classes, which is great, but there is likely to be a lot of other areas of fat you haven't ...
COUPONS??? How to Get Grocery Bill Down.
Asked by S.B. from Milwaukee
on April 28, 2011
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Ok, So My husband and I eat a lot of fresh food. I really love to cook and I tend to stay out of the middle isles of the grocery stores unless I have to get ingredien...
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- Do you make your own tooth paste? Use deodorant? I consider healthy and beauty items as part of my groceries, You can get alot of items for free or close to free,...
- first of all you have to know that you cant just turn around tomorrow and be making those kinds of savings. extreme couponing is just that: extreme. its nearly impossi...
- I think that show is pretty cool as well and amazing. However one of the catches is that if you buy somethng for .50 cents and you have a .50 cent coupon they double ...
2 Year Old with Broken Leg ... Help?!?
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Last night I received a phone call from my son's child care. Apparently he tripped and another little boy stepped on his leg. He wouldn't let anyone stand him up.
I g...
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- Hi L., My niece had a broken leg around that age. Once her permanent cast was on, she ended up dragging herself across the floor when she wanted to get to a toy if ...
- I'm so sorry! This is a really trying time--and maybe a liilte emotional too--you and your poor liitle one! I think asking for help from someone is a really a good...
- A small rearranging will be needed if most of his toys are something he would need to reach for. Kids do adapt quickly once the pain factor has been taken care of. I...
How to save on Grocery Bill
Asked by R.N. from Cincinnati
on October 12, 2008
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a family of three!...
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- Find another mom or two to share items w/ that you can get from wholesale clubs like Sams or Costco. You CAN get good deals on bulk. Get together and prepare mea...
- Hi there. I understand your concern. I cut coupons and only shop at Giant Eagle as they give fuel perks for each $50 you spend. (Also, I know the store layout and it's...
- R....I have never ever spent that much in a month on groceries. Do you buy prepackaged meals? Do you buy a lot of pop and beer? I can buy a chicken and cook it in t...
