Tips & Strategies
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Where Do You Begin?
Asked by P.M. from Chicago
on September 3, 2011
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I made a list of things that need to be done around the house. It ranges from small cleaning tasks to organizing to just about anything else in between. I'm overwhelme...
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- My list seems to look like this every week and I transfer items over into another list. It's great to cross stuff off though! A few suggestions-if it's dishes, laund...
- I personally clean by rooms/area. Since having kids I've chosen what room/area I need to have cleaned to feel relaxed or at peace. For me its the kitchen. The rest o...
- Story of my life except DH does not help much and I have 3 little kids. I also work part-time opposite shifts. The only thing I started that I love is to carry a tr...
Nosy Mother in Law
Asked by A.G. from Sarasota
on January 11, 2009
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I thought my mother in law was a very nice lady but this last few months she has been showing her true colors. she has gotten in between her brother and his wife so b...
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- Hello A.; First, I know a lot of people may turn their noses up at this suggestion, but, have you thought about renting a mobile home. I know some may think that...
- I highly recommend that you and your husband have a discussion on this and think it through. I recommend that you be completely honest with him about your concerns an...
- Steer clear from your mother-in-laws home. Visiting is completely different than living with someone. I was in the same position and at the time we thought it would...
Looking for a GREAT Housekeeper?
Asked by L.E. from Dallas
on October 20, 2006
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If anyone is looking for an excellent housekeeper I have one that I highly recommend. She was actually referred by another Mamasource subscriber a few weeks ago (than...
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- I am in need of a Great Housekeeper bi-weekly. Please let me know if she will come to Lucas. Thanks S.
- L., I'm at Greenville and Royal. The last 2 I've had speak little to no English, which makes things really tough. If she is still available and my location is good, ...
- Yes, I'm very interested. I commute one hour each way for work and the house has become too much with work, trying to work out, a 10 1/2 month old and cooking dinner. ...
New Mom Going Crazy! My Son Will Vomit to Try to Get His Way!
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on December 15, 2009
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I have no idea what to do about this. I'm on the edge of crazy....
When telling my son "no" or having him do anything he doesn't want to do, his reaction is to screa...
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- have him clean up his throw up. maybe next time he will think twice about throwing up. tantrums need to be avoided and time out or a spanken given as soon as one sta...
- I have no personal experience with this, but with a 2 year old of my own I feel for you. I thought I'd share what my daycare lady found with one of her kids. She h...
- first off, like sarah i want to commend you for how well you're doing with this strong-willed little guy! you certainly have a challenge on your hands. remember as he...
Chores for Kids ??
Asked by M.. from Appleton
on September 28, 2011
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Do your children have chores daily, weekly? Do they get paid an allowance? At what age do you start with chores?
A few of my friends have commented about the chore...
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- my kids (help) pick up their toys, put their clothes in the hamper, & help put their clothes up when clean my 7yr old also is in charge of feeding & walking her dog, ...
- For me, "Chores" means, helping the FAMILY and that is what it means, to be a part of the family. Thus, my kids are not paid for it. But if they do something really...
- My 3 year-old is expected to: feed dogs (3) daily put his laundry in hamper put his dishes in sink/dishwasher after each meal put away his laundry after I have w...
Hello Everyone
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on July 16, 2009
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I live is Southwest Arlington, Texas I need to know if you recommend anyone for cleaning houses.
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- http://www.mamasource.com/business/18241405158896435201/details/5492711491624763393/16116984487568474113 Above is the mamasource listing for Tonia Torres. You will...
- Hi there, I highly recommend Amy Rendon. Her phone number is: ###-###-#### and her email address is: ____@____.com is great, thorough, and so very sweet! K. Help...
- Hello my name is B. Anderson and I have a small family owned residential and commercial cleaning business. We are insured and bonded. We will clean from top to bottom ...
Bathroom Towels
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on July 25, 2010
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How long does you family use their towel before they get a new towel. When I still lived at home and had a cleaning lady to do the laundry I got a new towel with ever...
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- I use my towel twice, hubby will use his 2-3 times but we are able to hang them up in our bathroom. The kids use a new one every time, they don't have room in their b...
- I launder everything as frequently as actually necessary, based on whether or not they're starting to smell musty – washcloths usually after only one use, hand towel...
- Sounds strange, but it depends on the time of year. In the winter time a towel may get used 4 or 5 times (we share towels, my daughters and I each need one for body a...
How to Organize Pumping Supplies / I've Got Too Many Bags!
Asked by M.M. from Milwaukee
on January 4, 2011
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I'm looking for suggestions on how to organize the massive pile of "stuff" I have to take to/from work each day. I currently carry a purse (large - I've got two kids!)...
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- When I went to work and dropped my kids off at daycare, there were three bags total: their food bag (I'm a little anal about that), their diaper bag that I restocked e...
- For one, you could try a manual or a more compact nursing pump. Secondly you could buy a bigger cooler that can fit both your lunch and the pumped milk. Put your foo...
- Get yourself some Medela steam clean bags. If you have access to a microwave at work you can clean the parts at work and you don't have to deal with them once you get...
Collecting Money for Items Sold Online
Asked by J.J. from Washington DC
on February 20, 2012
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Silly me, I believe in the honor system.
I put 5 items up for sale on our local craigslist. I left them out for a lady who didn't know what time she could make it....
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- I don't think you can collect the rest. Did you put a video camera on your porch? Do you have definite proof that she is the one that took all 5 items? Use this as a l...
- Yeah there is nothing more you can do. Just don't do it again. I would stop at 10 bucks for an honor system item left on the porch. If I read your post correctly you w...
- You may believe in the honor system but not every one does, especially people on Craigslist. Since there is no binding agreement, other than word of mouth, there's not...
Housecleaning
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on July 30, 2007
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Anyone know a good house cleaner? Looking for a independent cleaner that does not work with a company or larger organization. Lost our last lady as she moved away....
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- depending on where you live, I know someone that i use who might be interested.
- J., If you still need a house keeper, I just found a great one. She is very fast, thorough and very reasonably priced. Her name is Judy Hafen ###-###-#### and ...
- Hi~ I do cleaning. Where are you located. I am in Savage. We are happy parents to a beautiful active 2 year old girl. I am a business consultant part-time and I usuall...
