Understanding Money
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What to Do for Christmas Gifts with a Huge Family with Little Money?
Asked by G.C. from Los Angeles
on October 5, 2008
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My family is very close even though everyone is in Georgia and I'm here in California. There are 5 of us in the family - all with kids - and some with grandkids. Chr...
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- Hi G.!! I have a few suggestions for you.... 1) Family gifts like movie night: family movie, hot chocolate mix and popcorn or a game and some goodies for game night...
- We're in the same situation. We draw names for the adults (and therefore since we're only buying for 1 person, we can buy a nicer gift) and then we do buy for each ni...
- I have friends with large families. What they do is each year they draw a name/family and then they buy just for that family/person. Everyone gets a gift but no one ha...
Cost of Childcare Almost More than I Can Earn
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on October 14, 2009
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Hi. I'm looking at going back to work to help with growing household costs. I have been offered a job 20 hours a week, which I thought would be perfect since I can w...
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- Child care can be very expensive. Have you looked at both centers and home-based providers? I've found home-based providers to have more reasonable rates than the cent...
- I have the same problem, but I found a way to do some work from home, after realizing I was actually LOSING money each month last year! It can be important to stay in...
- do you have neighbors, friends, or family that are stay at home moms/dads that would be willing to watch the kids for pay? When my son was little i watched my niece wh...
Best "Value" Pots and Pans & the Green Pan
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on December 28, 2009
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I know this question has probably been around the block a few times, but here we go again... I am looking for a good set of pots and pans. Here is my criteria - Must ...
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- I don't know about the toxin part, but I have had my Analon set for two years (maybe 3) and I love them. I've thrown them in the dishwasher with no problems and they ...
- I love, love, love- did I say LOVE? my Green Pan. Non-stick + no chemicals. Cooks easy, washes easy. Use a smidge of butter or olive oil when cooking stickier foods ...
- I second the recommendation for Anolon. They are heavy, heat evenly, wash up well, have clear glass tops to see what's going on as you cook, and have rubberized handl...
How Can I Help My 7 Yr Old Count Money?
Asked by C.B. from Albuquerque
on January 21, 2010
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She learned the concept of a quarter is 25 cents, a dime is 10, etc. but now adding those together is the problem...she can't tell me what a quater, dime and nickel to...
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- Practice and repetition. She'll get it eventually...
- Make sure she knows how to count each coin in alike groups....so she knows 5 dimes equals 25 cents (show it that she can count by 5's), do the same with dimes showing ...
- Shouldn't they be teaching her this in school? My daughter is 7 years old and even since last year she is learing the values or different types of money and they also ...
Does Anyone Know How I Can Make Some Extra Money to Pay off Christmas??
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on January 2, 2009
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I spent too much. Now I need to pay it off but don't want to leave my kiddo's. Please help!
Thanks
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- If you are interested in time and financial freedom that a home business affords you can earn a fast $800 on your first check in Feb. by simply setting up 8 customer a...
- Hi T., I don't know if yu are still looking for away to make some extra money but if you are I would like to invite yu to join the exciting wine industry. I work from...
- Hey, T.! Check out the opportunity portion of my website to see how you can earn that extra money you're talking about. I like nearby and my sister lives in Argyle. ...
Please Tell Me How I Can Make Legit Money from Home.
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on June 9, 2009
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I am wanting to know how I can bring home 1800.00 a month from working from home. I am willing to work just as many hours as I would outside the home, but only with a ...
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- what about opening an in-home daycare in your house and keeping several children for other parents?? I noticed that you had tried to find someone in your area and the...
- I don't know how you feel about a MK business.... The money and flexibility is amazing. I am now a work-from-home mom and love it. I can talk to you more about it w...
- Hi there! I am a work at home mommy and would love to talk with you about the business opportunity that I found and it is completely legit! It sounds like it would be ...
Baby #2 Due in Dec. and Starting to Worry About Space and Money
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on October 7, 2010
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I know this is 2 questions wrapped into one, but baby # 2 is due in Dec. And I'm really worried about having our small 2 bedroom townhouse with 2 kids and also, I was ...
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- First stop worrying because it's no good for baby or mommy! You will be fine with the space you have. There have been more people crammed into smaller spaces before. Y...
- for baby items like crib, clothes etc don't buy from a store go to bookoo.com, it's like craigslist but better
- The best thing to do is to address your financial concerns so that you KNOW it can (and will!) work. And it can. Get a budget, reduce expenses. It will seem a whole...
Seeking Help in Raising Money for a Special Needs Bike
Asked by A.S. from Columbus
on April 10, 2008
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Hello my name is A. I am a mother of three handsome little boys. Matthew is almost 5, Andrew is 4 and nicholas is 3 1/2. Matthew has cerebal palsy and fully relies on ...
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- Have you tried your local Disabilities and Special Needs Board? This may be a resource that can help you apply for special assistance. I don't know if they would be ...
- For funding ideas maybe a flyer of him laughing and a picture of the bike, then the total cost, with wording help this child laugh more with contact info for donations...
- I just saw your request and was touched by your faith in God and devotion to your family. I know that this is your special request right now and you received so many g...
Money-Makers - Garage Sale Novice Needs Help!
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on September 7, 2009
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Hello Mamas! I am trying to find ways to bring in revenue to the household in these tough times & have lots of maternity clothes, boy clothes - newborn to size 3T - a...
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- I've had good luck bundling together items and selling them as a lot on Craig's List. I seem to make more on kids clothes that way. That being said, I never give my a...
- I usually start with a consignment sale, then garage sale, then donate the rest. I really like Bye-Buy Consign here in Lewisville. (www.bbconsign.com) Their next sale ...
- Most of my maternity stuff sold quickly. You just can't expect to get a fair price for them at a garage sale. I am contemplating doing the same thing as I have a lot...
Is My Potential New Sitter Asking for WAY Too Much Money??
Asked by K.E. from New York
on February 19, 2011
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Hi Moms, I have been chatting with a possible new sitter for my 16 month old daughter. She is 23 years old and all of her past experience is in child care along with a...
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- Are you sure she didn't do a typo and meant to say $15. an hour, which is a completely reasonable rate for an in home nanny. I would ask her to make sure before taking...
- This is very high even for NJ. I'm in Bergen county. That is much more than my son's preschool which is at a daycare center with very good and experienced teachers. ...
- WOW! Around here--she's making more than the top pay in our area! My hubby is working one of the highest paying factory union jobs and still making less that $20/hr....
