Thank Yous: Safeway
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Thank You Gift for Shower Hostesses?
Asked by J.R. from San Diego
on March 10, 2010
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Two friends of mine are throwing a baby shower for me this weekend. I'd like to give them a little something as a thank you, but I was wondering if that was appropri...
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- I think you should bring a simple gift to the shower, AND send a thank you note afterwards. Have fun at your shower!
- A heartfelt, hand written note is always appropriate. Just a thought--how about a gift with a "shower-y" theme---decadent shower gel, loofah and a mani-pedi gift cert...
- I gave the women who hosted my shower a nice candle from a boutique around the corner.
Planning a Budget Concious Baby Shower
Asked by K.M. from Modesto
on October 13, 2008
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Thank you for all your great advise here :) I am going to throw my first baby shower. I'm broke, like everyone else these days, and throwing this for a young single fi...
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- The Dollar Tree is a great suggestion - have the baby shower during a non-meal time, say 2-4pm, then you could serve homeade cake or a specialty homemade dessert and f...
- You can do finger sandwiches and fruit kabobs with a sherbet punch. Buy some gifts at the dollar store as prizes. We did a baby food taste contest and took newborn dia...
- I threw a baby shower for my friend in May. The most memorable thing about it was an album I made for her with photos and inspiring words from all the women that atte...
Food Ideas for Double Baby Shower at Work
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on September 17, 2009
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Yay, I am in charge of something fun at work. I am planning a shower in about 2 weeks and I'd love some ideas! Two of the ladies here are pregnant and one's husband ...
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- I think it is wonderful that you are concerned about the fact that times are tough and it will be hard for everyone to pay for an expensive lunch plus buy or contribut...
- I've planned several baby showers at work, and the best and easiets way to go for food is to have a potluck. It works great and there is always plenty of food. Displ...
- How sweet of you. I have a suggestion, hopefully it will work. Do you think that you could ask everyone attending the shower to please bring a dish to the baby shower....
Cold Medicine That Dissolves in Mouth for a 2Yr Old????
Asked by C.Z. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2009
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Hi Mama's,
I need some help for my neighbor. His 2 year old has a cold and is refusing and is doing anything to NOT take any sort of liquid or any medication. I rem...
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- Hi My 7 month old boy is sick now and My Ped said to give him 1/2 a packet of Mucinex Mini-melts. But you should ask your MD first.
- They have the dissolvable strips that he can try.
- Please encourage your friend NOT to give cold medicine to her 2 year old. The medical community strongly advises AGAINST using over the counter cold medicine in childr...
Miscarriage
Asked by N.D. from Sacramento
on March 9, 2009
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Hi mamas,
I am so sad to write this. I went for my first baby appt on Friday and my baby has no heart beat. Today, I have to go for a final ultrasound and then tomorr...
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- Hi N., Truly sorry to hear of your miscarriage. Personally I have not experienced this, but have several friends and relatives who within this past year gone throug...
- N. I am sorry for your loss. I understand completely how you feel. Miscarriage is very common and most of us have experienced it. Needless to say, you move on. You w...
- Hi N., No matter how you look at it, it's still a loss in your life. You should grieve and let it out to begin the healing process within yourself. Denying yourself t...
Help! Anyone Love Thier Stroller? How Do You Pick?
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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And I thought having the baby would be the hard part! I had an easier time picking my last car than a stroller! I am pregnant and overwhelmed! I want something that wi...
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- Try the small Combi strollers (I forget the exact model name). Mine only weighs 8 lbs. and has a strap so I can throw it over my shoulder and carry it if I need to. G...
- I also got the Graco Metrolite Travel System. I like it because it is lightweight (as I am small). It folds up with one hand and does everything it needs to (like recl...
- Hello! I have the Britax Vigour and I love it! It has the Bugaboo look without the insane price. Besides being a good looking stroller it also rides great! You can use...
I Need Diaper Rash Help!
Asked by C.W. from Redding
on May 14, 2009
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My poor baby girl has been sick with the "common cold" (so the doctor says everyweek when I bring her in!) and because of this she has had slight diarrhea which has ca...
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- We had the same problem with our daughter. She was treated for fungal infections but it just kept going on for months. Here is what worked. Changing her diaper at t...
- I found the best thing for diaper rash is to take off the diaper. Let her hang out with no diaper, and no cream or anything. I recognize this is harder with a baby tha...
- Bordeaux's Butt Paste is the best (mu daughter's doctor gave me samples). There have been a couple of times when she has needed a prescription because it was bad enou...
Is Preschool Really Worth It?
Asked by C.K. from Phoenix
on August 18, 2006
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Hi everyone,
I am thinking about putting my 4 year old son in preschool since he starts school next year. He knows his numbers, colors and his ABC's already. So I...
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- Hi C., In my opinion YES if you can find the right program. You will have to search & interview to find out exactly what you can expect from the preschool/teachers/...
- Hello- My opinion is if he knows all of the things you mentioned, then the only reason would be just to be around other kids, which he would get next year. Unless you ...
- I had my daughter in preschool for three years before K and I think it's great for them. She learned what sounds letters make and began learning to read. They also h...
Two Kids, No Time for Myself...
Asked by J.M. from Portland
on March 27, 2007
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I'm having trouble finding balance in my life with a two year old and a six month old. My baby isn't on a consistant schedule because his nap time seems to be the only...
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- My dh went through the same thing when we had our second son. He just didn't know how to have two kids all by himself, even though he left me at home with them all day...
- I joined the YMCA...I take my kid to the drop off child care that is included in the membership. You can go take a yoga class & a shower & the kids can play...pick th...
- Hi J., I have been exactly where you are, the one thing that I am thankful for are my children are almost 10 years apart. The difference is, my husband also refuse...
Looking for a Bakery in South Bay Area (Between S.J. and Palo Alto)...
Asked by S.G. from San Francisco
on March 2, 2008
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I have been looking for a bakery that makes great birthday cakes....cakes that taste great and look great (I traditionally design my own cake decorations and purchase ...
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- When my kids we little, I use to get my cakes at Safeway bakery. I used the one in Sunnyvale first on Hollenbeck and then on Bernardo in Sunnyvale. You might also ch...
- I usually get my cakes at Safeway...they are suprisingly delicious...and they do photo cakes. Also, Bijan Bakery (San Jose) and Dick's bakery (Campbell) are good plac...
- The best bakery ever is "Iceing On the Cake" in los gatos, it's amazing I had my wedding cake from there as well as my nieces 1st birthday sugar plum fairy cup cakes. ...
