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Overwhelmed
Asked by L.Q. from Washington DC
on February 11, 2009
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Hi all,
It seems ever since the birth of my new baby (she is now 13 months old) I have been so behind on everything in the household. I also have another daughter w...
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- Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing. Phyllis Diller keep this mind...
- Have you been to the doctor about this exhaustion? I would definitely mention it to your doctor, because you could be anemic or suffering from post partem depression....
- I understand feeling overwhelmed with the house and children. I think your feelings are normal, though you may want to get a check-up from your doctor just to rule ou...
Housekeeping Shortcuts
Asked by L.G. from Eugene
on January 20, 2011
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Aside from the laundry, cooking food from scratch, the endless dishes and vaccuming up after the dog who sheds with every step he takes I can't seem to get ahead. I k...
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- you got a lot of great tips I would just like to add that those big bags of baking soda you can buy at sams club or costco go great with white the distilled white vine...
- I grew up helping with all the household chores and still have trouble keeping up. After 10 years of marriage and 4 children I finally read "Sink Reflections" by Marla...
- Hmmm... 100% pure. Not sure I can help you there, but I know that we live by Clorox Wipes. I keep a can in each bathroom and in the kitchen. Every day, I wipe down ...
Lice
Asked by H.L. from Orlando
on July 31, 2009
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My three kids usually stayed home with a lady who watches them while my husband and I are at work. I felt bad and sent my girls to day camp for the first time. I recen...
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- Try Lice MD. I used 3 different other brands, thought they worked but they didn't. It was an on going battle. Then I finally bought this and it worked fantastic!! ...
- The horror of lice kept me awake when it invaded my daughters hair. I tried different approches, as well as you did, and what helped was a shampoo named RID and combin...
- Oh H., I feel for you. My oldest came home with nits last year and whew, it was a nightmare! First things first. You need to treat your children's head...one child ...
I'm Looking for Your "Homemade" Cleaner Recipes.
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on April 1, 2008
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I'm in the process of Spring cleaning and I was wondering if anybody had some home made cleaners that they really love and work well. I'm looking for "natural" cleane...
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- Vinegar is a mainstay of the old folk recipes for cleaning, and with good reason. The vim of the vinegar is that it kills bacteria, mold and germs. SIMPLE SOLUTION...
- Hello...Kudos to you for wanting to use natural cleaners! I have a two year old and am 6 months prego so I got into tha natural cleaners as well. Heres what I know.......
- For homemade products you might try the fly lady- her site is online. But if you are looking for healthier non toxic products for your home I would be happy to share w...
Need Advice on a Comment My Husband Made
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on March 11, 2008
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To start, I have 2 kids, 4 years and 7 months. I work 1-2 days a week as a RN and am doing cake decorating on the side. I'm also managing the household. Needless to sa...
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- I'd be bothered by the comment too. Have you asked your husband for help? I'll be honest - I had to hit mine up for chores when he was attempting to score in order...
- I will preface this with I don't have any children yet so I don't know what it is like to manage through life with little ones... That said my husband and I both work ...
- Make the time and plan a DATE. Go out to dinner and get a babysitter. Every Friday. It will be something you look forward to. Or, Saturday. Good luck.
Carving Out Time
Asked by C.C. from Tallahassee
on February 8, 2012
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I am technically a SAHM, and both of my kids attend school full-time, so one would think I have all the time in the world. But it isn't true. I don't stop moving all d...
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- I don’t! I work full time and while my husband is a great dad he rarely contributes to the household chores or daily “to-do list” I am learning what routine wo...
- To me you sound like a high energy mama who gets tons done! My kids are 4 and under, with one being a nursing infant, and I daily feel like I am a drowning!! I alway...
- I'm a painter and a writer and I attend Zumba classes regularly and I'm a SAHM mom with no help, three young kids (Not in school yet) with me full time and a husband w...
Difficult Situation
Asked by T.P. from Rockford
on June 25, 2010
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Hi, Mamas! You have never failed to give sound advice. Hopefully you can help me out again.
For the last 6 weeks I have worked for a very nice lady in a home day ca...
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- I agree with most everyone's comments. I just want to bring up another very important point. Your employer AND you are putting these kids in danger. I know you wouldn'...
- first off it sounds like you and her need to sit down and have a conversation of duties. It is ILLEGAL for YOU to be alone with the kids for any amount of time u...
- I would start looking for another position. It sounds like she's taking advantage of you big time.
My Husband Won't Clean
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on September 19, 2007
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Please someone help me to understand the male mind. I have been with my husband for 10 years, and I have lived with him for 7 years. Since we have been together he has...
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- Oh I feel your pain! But when I met my husband it was obvious he had no clue or care on what the house looked like. I dont cook much...well etc...so we made the agreem...
- Hi D., I have the same problem with my husband. I don't even make a big issue of it anymore because for me its just a waste of time. But I will make him clean up be...
- Ok, first, I don't believe that it has anything to do with a "male mind", more like a male "mindset". As women, we have been taught by our parents, society and the me...
Help! I Suffer from Negativ-itis!
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on July 23, 2007
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I've grown up in a very negative household, so it's been ingrained in me to always think and act negative about everything.
I don't want my daughter to learn to be...
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- I am sure there are books out there, but I bet that you will get some good advice here too. I agree with the advice that you've already gotten. A couple of things ...
- The Secret may really help too - book or dvd Good for you!!!
- Hi ND, I grew up in a very dysfunctional household and like you I worry about the effect I may have on my kids as I try to cope with life..after having negative paren...
Am I Crazy? or Maybe Just Expecting Too Much?
Asked by K.F. from Syracuse
on January 7, 2011
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Ok first a little background information - my boyfriend and I have been together roughly 19 months and we have a 9 month old little boy. For those you doing the math, ...
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- Pressuring him into a marriage he's not ready for is asking for a divorce, so you end up in the same (well worse) situation than you're in now. If he's not ready to ge...
- I don't think anyone should assume a marriage will occur when an accidental pregnancy occurs in a short term relationship. Many couples who have been together for a y...
- The truth of the matter is, you don't want to marry someone who doesn't want to get married. Especially when they know you want to, and are attacking your reasons. T...
