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Thermometer
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on January 6, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good brand of thermometer for use with babies/toddlers? I really would like one that takes an ear reading, and would like some advice before I ...
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- I have a Exergen Comfort Scanner. It is an infrared thermometer that you run across the forehead. I really like it and my girls don't mind it either. I think that I...
- I honestly think that ear thermometers are a total waste of money. I bought one and could never get an accurate reading despite thoroughly reading the directions. I ...
- We have the Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer. We love it!
What Are You Doing to save Money in These Tough Economic Times?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on January 10, 2009
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There is a limit to how low I can put my thermostat. I've found a few ways to save money but thought all of you might have some great ideas to share. My friend was a...
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- I get 95% of my staples at Aldi. I love the place. Most everything my family has tried is great. When my husband was laid off for 8 months it saved us a bundle and ...
- There are some great ideas that the other moms have given you! I know a lot of people said shopping at Aldi, but if you live by a Woodman's, I would say go there. We...
- 1) I buy only the number of slices of lunch meat/cheese that make our lunches for a week. I will then go buy more if we run low. I was throwing lunch meat away all o...
School Lunch Ideas Needed
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on October 16, 2008
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My little kindergartener takes his lunch to school everyday. I put $10 on credit at the school guessing he would one day choose a hot lunch but has yet to do that. H...
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- I had peanut butter and jelly for most of my school life... it is a great sandwich and I still love it :) Some other suggestions would be turkey or ham and cheese...
- You could always pack some whole grain crackers and cheese cubes with some fruit. Or....you could make some cheese wraps. My kids love these things. Also, celery wi...
- J., What about a small container of yogurt and a baggie of granola to pour into the yogurt at lunchtime? Something my boys like is cold leftover french toast, ...
Building My Own Shower Gift Basket
Asked by M.A. from Detroit
on July 11, 2007
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I'm building/creating my own baby shower gift basket for 2 different showers I have coming up. I'd like it to be elegant, nice, USEFUL, and most importantly, inexpens...
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- I had gotten one of these at my babyshower and she used a laundry basket and filled it with stuff. One of the things in there was a little white hamper for the babys ...
- How about a gift certificate for a free night of babysitting or a cooked meal?
- One thing I suggest is diaper wipes rather than diapers to keep the cost down....and instead of Dreft laundry detergent..ALL makes a soap for babies that is just as go...
6 Week Old and No Stool for 4 Days
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on October 13, 2008
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My six week old daughter has not had a bowel movement in 4 days. She eats expressed breastmilk, however I have to supplement with formula as I do not make enough milk ...
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- You may be able to give her a little bit of Kayro Syrup, but I would contact your doctor first, for the okay, and the amount. Also, you may want to try to give her a ...
- My doctor told me it was normal, and that I should wait to see if she continued not going. She said if it lasted longer than a week to give her a suppository. Your l...
- Before giving any remedies, contact your pediatrician. She's only 6 weeks old and you don't want to introduce any juice or other foods her digestive system isn't read...
Money Saving Tips
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on February 19, 2011
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Hello Moms,
I know many of us have been trying to save money/spend less in the economy the last few years. I am just getting through a health scare. So far the resu...
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- If you follow Dave Ramsay's Total Money Makeover Baby Steps, it will bring you pace of mind every day!
- We spent so much money on food--so I tried (and LOVE) e-mealz.com. For $5 a MONTH--they will give you recipes/meals and grocery lists each week. If you choose a cert...
- If you're looking for free things to do with your kids, go to kidwinks.com; you'll see a link on the homepage for free museum days, and if you subscribe to their emai...
Another Campling Question
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on June 13, 2010
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We're going on our first ever camping trip this coming weekend. I know someone on here has already asked this, but I can't seem to find the post. I haven't been campin...
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- S....We keep a "camping list" on our computer. Things to pack and when we feel we need another item we add it to the list. You might want to buy a cookstove of some ...
- our kids are 5, 3 and 1 we have done a lot of camping with them. Here are some other things you might want. grate for cooking over the fire cast iron dutch oven an...
- Be sure to bring paper and a pen to write down everything you forgot or things you might need for next time and then make a check list for next the next trip.
How to Cook a Turkey
Asked by J.F. from Rochester
on December 13, 2007
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Hi ladies,
I've never held Christmas at my house before, but due to having so many sides of the family, we're having a small dinner with my husband's dad and brothe...
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- Check out www.butterball.com they have great information for 1st timmers! I've used the bags they are great! GL! Let us all know how it went!
- Hey J. you might try a smoked turkey- that means its already been cooked you just have to make sure its heated through out and they are really juicy and tasty, (thats ...
- Hi J.! Hope your turkey turned out great. Just for kicks, this is what we did, for the first time this year... Took two 5' strips of heavy duty tin foil and figured...
Kids Lunch Ideas
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on April 14, 2010
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My almost 6 yr old son will be finishing Kindergarten this year and will be going to an all day camp program for the summer. He eats lunch at school on the days the c...
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- Wow! That's gonna be tough!!! LOL Have you tried taking him to the grocery store with you (at a time where you can really go slow and spend time there). Maybe if he...
- My 4 year old is picky too and I have been trying to come up with some ideas myself. We do a lot of rolled up lunch meat (ham, turkey, chicken) cut into 1 inch pieces...
- I've often packed a thermos of soup or a favorite homemade casserole-remember to send a spoon. Pack a salad (my son loves Caesar salad w/ lots of crotons)- remember a...
Looking for School Lunch Ideas --Healthy--organic--low Prep Time
Asked by M.O. from Modesto
on July 31, 2008
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Hi everyone. In Aug. my three sons will be going to Junior High, Elementary and preschool. I will be making their lunches everyday and was looking to switch from pre-...
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- Check-in w/ your boys...sometimes it isn't up to you. Develop a "menu" for them. Ask the question, "what will you eat" or "what do you want for lunch". The answer mi...
- low prep time -- have the children help make their own lunches even the preschooler. buy lunch boxes with reusable containers. the children may not always want t...
- I haven't seen anyone mention yogurt yet. Stoneyfield farms has organic tubes or little cups Yo'kids. We just use reusable containers and the large tubs, we prefer S...
