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Saving money-I Need Tips!
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 22, 2011
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Hello! My 3.5 year old and 14 mth old sons have been going to daycare at my mom's house (she runs an in-home daycare) since they were about 4 months old.My 3.5 yr old...
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- We cut back on expenses when I got laid off from my job and then promptly got pregnant! We looked at our bank statement (online, of course) at everything we spend mon...
- Not sure where you can cut back...but when you find out, you might want to start with our trick...when we first staring saving we literally took whatever $ we had extr...
- Just wanted to mention that any good pre-school is going to be all about learning thru play so if your mother is able to do that at her in home care (are there enough ...
Anyone Want to Share Their Best Penny Pinching Tips?
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on August 14, 2010
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Is anyone interested in sharing their best penny-pinching, why-didn't-I-think-of-that-myself tips? Here's mine, though I'm sure II'll add more later.
When you open ...
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- My best advice is to switch stores to Melaleuca! You can save money while making your home and the environment safer for your family. Example: Laundry detergent.....
- My input on laundry savings: * Wash all of your loads in cold water, except for bedding and towels which can be done in hot. * Turn the water inflow valve to 1/2...
- I follow "moms need to know" blog on Facebook. She's always got good deals on there. Also, I check out walmart's free samples at walmart.com. I get samples of meds, la...
Tips on What Else to Feed My 7 1/2 Mo. Old Son
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on July 30, 2008
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Hi there, was just wondering if you have any tips on what else to feed my son to give him more variety. He is exclusively breastfed since birth, at 6 mos, I introduce...
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- Hi M. If your son has been successfully introduced to single fruits and veggies and cereals I see no reason why you couldn't move on to the stage 2 foods if you wan...
- Until she was better able to chew and swallow I used a safe feeder (mesh bag with a plastic handle) to give my kids fruit like slices of apple, banana (frozen), cantal...
- feed him some baby oatmeal in the morning. mix it with some applesauce or some yogurt. be careful with the yogurt since all he has had is breastmilk. only give him a f...
Tips for Homeschooling Son from 3 to 5 Yo Instead of Sending Him to Preschool
Asked by M.S. from Pittsburgh
on December 14, 2010
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Pls give me any suggestions you may have, I'd like to homeschool my son until he goes to kindergarted, he get tons of socialization here at home and has tons of playma...
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- My daughter went to pre-school but it was mainly for socialization versus academic. I wanted to supplement her academic learning since I knew she was ready and intere...
- The best thing I ever used for my triplets was a FREE site called Letter Of The Week at www.letteroftheweek.com. It's fantastic! They have lesson plans set up per ...
- I have a daughter that missed kindergarden cutoff by 19 days.. so I have been teaching kindergarden at home.. everything is a learning experience for preschoolers.. ...
Eating and Staying Healthier as a Family-Tips and Advice...
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 1, 2012
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Ok Mamas...I need some ideas so that our family can eat =] and stay healthier this year. It's not like I sit around all day and eat bon bons or let my kids constantly...
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- Love all these. http://www.happyhealthymom.com/newsletters/Healthy-Family-Recipes
- I don't allow so much fast food or candies to my baby. If every thing is in limit than we can enjoy every type of food. This is the best formula I always follow.
- My husband's company has a wellness program that we are both required to participate in. In all honesty, it really has provided some great tips for us to make subtle c...
Need Tips on Clean-up from Hot Peppers
Asked by A.B. from Portland
on April 19, 2008
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I was prepping some Jalepenos this afternoon for salsa. Immediately when I was done I scrubbed up with warm water and soap. A little bit later my daughter had a "cru...
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- Use gloves. I found it the only way to truly protect from the oils. My favorite are the nitril surgical gloves. I use them whenever I cut peppers or onions or garlic...
- A., I'm so sorry! One time I had this brilliant idea that I'd have a salsa-making marathon. I chopped jalapeno after jalepeno, I must have chopped dozens. Anyway, nobo...
- Wear rubber gloves while handling peppers. Then you can be pretty sure that you do not have it on your skin. N.
Financial Savvy Mamas-I Need Your Tips
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 3, 2012
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Ok Mamas...we paid off a lot of debt this past year (consolidated credit cards) and paid off every single dime! We still have student loan debt though and plan on tac...
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- I agree that Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman are great sources! Read Suze's book for women. Pay yourself first (ie. savings), and then see what is left over for groceries, ...
- One thing we did, that you may have already done, that helped us is to get more of our income taxes back each month instead of a big lump sum once a year. This is prob...
- Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover. Completely awesome. The book will answer all of these questions, plus there's a chapter or two just on how couples interact with each...
Advise on Helping My 7 Yr. Old Start Losing Weight Any Tips
Asked by K.S. from Los Angeles
on September 17, 2009
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My son has gained 40 lbs in the past 2 yrs. He has grown 5 in but he is defiantly becoming obese now. I just took him to the dr. and am working on a meal plan, but i...
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- Hi K., When my oldest son, now 15, was in the 3rd grade his weight when through the roof, too. Three pant sizes up in one school year! It took my husband and I a ...
- Cut out all OJ. It's not as healthy or good for people (especially) children according to Obesity expert Dr. Robert Lustig (he's a pediatric endocrinologist). Do a g...
- Are you looking to vent or are you looking for an answer? K., as there are specific guidelines to repsonses so I will quote you what some of my clients have said: ...
Weightloss Tips Needed
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on January 11, 2011
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I know many of you have tried ww or similar programs for weightloss, I dont want to actually join anything, but Im wondering what you ate to lose weight. Or what you a...
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- Hear hear, I need to lose 40 lbs of baby weight and I am sooo with you. I love to eat, I love yummy food, and because of needed energy throughout the day, I personall...
- water, water and then some more water! The more weight you need to lose the more water you need to drink. Sit down to eat and put your fork down between every bite...
- Key is to follow somewhat of what WW says. 8 glasses of water, 5 or 6 groups of veggies and fruit and then eat 1/2 of what you would normaly order. So if you get a b...
Recipes
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on April 13, 2007
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HI LADIES ,
I am wanting to know some of you all's favorite recipes thats more on the easy side I myself doing alot of cooking but I am wanting to add so new dishes ...
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- I also LOVE! allrecipes.com. I tend to type is ideas, or recipes that I think I will want,and then read reviews for each recipe. The more reviews, and the more stars...
- Here's a new, low-fat (although it doesn't taste it!), fast recipe my family can't seem to get enough of! We eat it at least once a week! French Fried Onion Coated...
- you could try this: 1 bag of doritos nacho chips 1lb hamburger or turkey ground meat 1/2 can cream of chicken 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup season your mea...
