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Any Tricks to Get a Child to Eat Healthier???
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on April 2, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am looking for advice to get my 1 year old to eat healthier. My little one used to eat very healthy (home cooked meals, fresh fruits and vegetables). ...
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- I recommend the cookbook Deceptively Delicious. You make purees of vegetables and then "hide" them in yummy dishes. I also still offer vegetables that are visible. ...
- Children naturally choose to eat sweet/salty things, so it's up to you to decide what you are going to have around the house to offer. If it were me, I'd banish the fo...
- You didn't mention if your son was given a course of antibiotics for his ear infection. If he did take antibiotics, it may be helpful to give him some probiotics to r...
Divinity Tips?
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on January 2, 2009
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I have my grandmothers divinity receipe but I never took the time for her to teach me her secrets. I know two people that have made divinity this holiday season and b...
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- Hi there. It sounds like you have some great tips. My mom has been making candy at Christmas ever since I can remember, and now the tradition is being passed down to...
- Hello, My Mother was the divinity Queen. He sisters would come over and with her she would make divinity all day for Christmas. I do know that it has to be a pret...
- It has to be beaten for a looooong time and a candy thermometer is a must! I have a stand mixer, which makes it much easier. If you have only a hand mixer, it helps i...
Thanksgiving Tips
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on November 15, 2010
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Hi Moms. I always have Thanksgiving at my house, but it turns out to be so darn hectic that I dread it each year. Yet I like having it here so I don't have to take t...
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- I did not read through all the answers you probably got a lot of tips already but here's mine anyway : ) I make a menu, then I write a shopping list, I write out ea...
- I use a counter top roaster oven for the turkey and this frees up the oven space. Make a list (menu) and then a "plan of action". Write down what you can do Wednesda...
- A., I know you said you like hosting b/c you don't have to take your kids out to someone else's place, but really, A. - why are you doing this to yourself?? I feel...
Tips on Making My Own Baby Food
Asked by B.F. from Denver
on April 23, 2009
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Hi, I would like to make my own baby food for my 5 month old son. Any tips? I hate cooking, so I think I'll want to make a bunch at once and then freeze it ... do an...
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- I've noticed the same thing with frozen peas. I've bought frozen green beans and corn from Costco and they don't have any additives, and I think they have frozen peas ...
- I just started doing this myself, so I am not much help, but I did find www.wholesomebabyfood.com to be very helpful. I hope it helps you out some too. Have a Great...
- Hey B., good luck making your own baby food. It really is better and a lot cheaper. I got a recipe book from williams sonoma. Here's the link for it. http://www.will...
Tips Wanted - Broke My Ankle!
Asked by M.S. from Wausau
on May 15, 2008
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The Sunday before Mother's Day, I broke my ankle. It has been a difficult adjustment for me. I have two daughters, age 6 and 3. My husband is a self-employed dairy far...
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- My mom had this happen when we were kids and this is what she did, and it helped alot: - Have the family bring their dirty clothes to the laundry area. Start by do...
- Dear M., We have done some once-a-month type cooking things, and that has helped keep our mealtimes on track. We plan the menu, and try to stick to it. Thangs like...
- Hi M.! I cannot imagine what you are going through! My husband works in the dairy industry as an independant nutrition consultant and does relief milking for his paren...
Any Vegan/vegetarian Advice, Tips & Recipes to Share?
Asked by W.P. from New York
on January 4, 2012
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My husband & I have decided to improve our diet & health by going vegetarian (and maybe vegan, eventually). Of course, this means that our daughter will be eating a v...
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- I make many of our old recipes substituting the meat with tofu, boca crumbles (beef substitute) or beans. It's been pretty easy transitioning to being a lacto-ovo veg...
- My son and I are vegetarians, too (lacto-ovo: dairy and egg) and love it. Well, I do - he's 4 and doesn't know the difference! :) I love vegetarian times but even t...
- We are trying to do the same thing. I found some great recipes on allrecipes.com. The first one I tried was for lentil tacos (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tasty-lent...
Tips on Surviving Having Children a Year Apart
Asked by G.W. from Tuscaloosa
on February 2, 2008
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I have a 7 month old son and I am 3 months pregnant with my second baby. They will be around 13 months apart. I am worried about how I am going to manage taking care o...
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- honestly mine boys are 18 mths apart and the only way i was able to keep sane and get housework done was to put them in daycare. i know this sounds crazy but for me h...
- Hi G., my 2 girls are 1 1/2 and 2 1/2. When #2 was born I was pretty hard the first year. But as the others said come up with a schedule that works for you. And whe...
- You just adjust your lifestyle, become a great time-manager and just do it. I have a similar situation plus I work full time and travel believe it or not. There is n...
Workout Suggestions and Weight Loss Tips
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on May 23, 2011
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I am seeking some suggestions and tips on good exercises to do with bad knees. Also, weight loss tips that have really worked for you. Since I had my son I have held...
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- Ok, so two things that have worked for me in the past, I just need to do them again and stick to it are 1. sit on a large yoga ball instead of a chair for at least an...
- Hi S. - I had 3 kids and purchased the Slim in 6 video series by Beach Body (beachbody.com) and it WORKS! It's for all fitness levels, doesn't require a gym or fancy...
- Hey S., I lost almost 30 lbs. using the recipes and meal/snack plan in the Carb Lovers Diet Cookbook by Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth. It's basically 3 meals ...
What Are Your Tips Related to Part-time Nanny
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on June 6, 2011
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Hi all -
I am looking for any tips or advice based on your experiences with childcare and working part-time. I expect to be working outside of the house part-time...
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- so far all the answers have been great advice. You do need a contract with her, that way everything has been stated and agreed upon. I think you need to ask her if s...
- If I'm reading your post correctly, you'll be in the house while the nanny is there watching your son? If yes, the most important piece of advice I have is: STAY IN YO...
- I work from home full time and have had a nanny since my daughter was 3 years old. To be succesful make sure where ever you are working is off limits to your son - an ...
Nephew Needs a Gluten Free Diet and I Need Tips
Asked by T.H. from Springfield
on February 14, 2008
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Hi! My 3 year old nephew is autistic and is being put on a gluten free diet. I babysit him and need so help. Do you have any great online resources, suggestions or t...
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- I have a word document full of websites and local stores in Chicago and Wisconsin that sends GF (and casein-free) foods. If you would like the document, feel free to ...
- That is becoming popular now. If you go to a bigger Jewel they have a health section with a lot of qluten free items. Trader Joes has a lot as well. I don't know wh...
- Did you read J. mc carthys book there is a special diets for speial kids book and there are tons of gluten free stores on in northbrook and arlington heiths. are the...
