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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...
Help Getting Through My Son's First Dentist Appointment
Asked by J.G. from Detroit
on September 12, 2007
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I'm taking my son tomorrow for his first dentist appointment and I'm so nervous. When I called to schedule his appointment the lady on the phone explained to me that t...
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- No doctor or nurse is allowed to take a child under the age of 18 in the back without a parent or guardin. I would tell them that you are going back there with him. If...
- Hi, I work for a pediatric dentist, I'm an assistant. We do allow a parent to go back for exams and cleanings, but not for work if it needs to be done. Its nice to hav...
- I took my daughter with me to my dentist appointments. She got used to the office. They even let her sit at the front desk and color. She thinks she works there. When ...
Housekeeping Needed in Lewisville/Flower Mound Area
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on August 12, 2008
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Do you know a reputable cleaning company or individual in the Lewisville/Flower Mound area? I have never had my home professionally cleaned before. I have an 1800 sqft...
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- Hi, I live in The Colony and can highly recommend the lady that cleans our home. Her name is Lindaricia Martins and her email address is ____@____.com is trustworthy,...
- I use Anna - ###-###-####. She and her husband clearn with a team of ladies. It is a family business and they do a great job for a reasonable price. I use them every...
- I don't have there number on me (email me if you want it) but I have used DM Cleaners for 3 years now. I pay $70 for 2300 sqft.
How Do I Tell My 4 Year Old That He's Adopted?
Asked by D. from Houston
on April 18, 2008
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I have no idea how to tell my 4 year old he's adopted. I think I want to start out with reading him books on adoption so that he's at least familiar with the idea (an...
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- I have an adopted son too he is 16 mo. old. Your situation is quite different though. Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born written by Jamie Lee Curites is basica...
- I have no advice on the topic...but I read a fabulous email once from a child's point of view. The email was about adoption. The child said that instead of a baby bein...
- my mom read me a book that explained it to me, and then answered any questions i had. of course, for a long time, i was sure she'd chosen me from the baby store!
Husbands and Housework When Mom Is Sick
Asked by K.W. from Philadelphia
on January 29, 2011
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I've been going through a difficult undiagnosed health crisis where I can do very little around the house. I'm in bed a lot and it has come to the point where loading...
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- I think you need to decide what is an absolute must and what can slide for a little while. Then you need to make a list of those things that must be done and ask your...
- I am sorry. I guess I would reach out to some friends or someone in church if you go, to come once a week and help you. Chore chart is great for the kids too. Somet...
- I'd have a family meeting and lay it all on the line. Get everyone on board to doing a whole house deep-clean this Sunday. Get everyone to spend the day cleaning, and...
Seeking Housekeeper & Info on Rates
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on March 26, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I am starting a new business, and to ease the burden would like to hire a housekeeper to come either every week or every other week to help out with b...
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- K. - Congrats on your new venture. Best of luck with the business. I used to clean homes a few years ago. Without looking at your home...usually a 3 bedroom/2 bath w...
- K. I have had my housekeeper for over 12 years. She has been with me from house to house when I move. She also does several of my friends houses and now another f...
- The way I figured what I pay my housekeeper was to think about how much time it took me to do the same tasks - without kids interrupting!!! Then I figured about $20/h...
Mom Overwhelmed
Asked by A.B. from Provo
on May 11, 2009
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Hi all,
recently my husband lost his job which means that I had to tell my twice a month housekeeper that we couldn't afford her. (I know boohoo you lost your house ...
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- Essentially, you just need to find places to put in the work your housekeeper did, right? Do you really have to do it all at once, or can you divide it into several sm...
- I don't have any calendars for you, but I can tell you what I do. I also have three kids (10, 9, 2). It doesn't take us very long to clean our house. Every morn...
- My husband lost his job nearly 2 months ago...I feel your pain! I think it's harder to work around him. Plus, now he's superconcious of the mess I can't seem to mainta...
Do You Eat Food Prepared in Other People's Homes?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on September 16, 2011
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I'm not talking about your girlfriend you've known since the 2nd grade. I'm talking about "pot luck Tuesdays" at work. I used to, but I stopped long ago.
I rememb...
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- Yes I eat what others prepare, I try not to think about germs I guess, but I guess there is an ick factor if I do. I love social gatherings and thats part of the fun t...
- Pot Luck at work - it really just depends on who brought the dish. Usually there are so many options that no one really notices if I skip one...or I take a teeny tiny ...
- Yes, I do. In fact, we're having a potluck next week at work. That being said .... my mom just told me about a former co-worker of hers that used to bring freshly...
