Vacation & Travel
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Travel Crib
Asked by A.B. from New York
on July 22, 2009
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We are going to be staying at my parents' beach house with our 1-year old for 1-2 weeks. We were planning on having her sleep in a pack n play but I'm having second t...
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- I just did this two weeks ago with my son who is 13 months and is 31 inches long! The place we stayed offered a pack and play for him to sleep in and I was worried too...
- Hi A., Pack 'n Plays are the way to go. When we moved from New Mexico to New Jersey eighteen months ago, my son slept in a Pack 'n Play until we could buy a house ...
- Buy the book "Baby Bargains" 8th ed. It rates & prices everything you will ever need for a baby's 1st year of life including cribs. I have the Baby Bjorn Travel Cri...
Budget Travel Destinations for Christmas
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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Hello Mamas~
My Mother-in-law has offered to take her family on a vacation this Christmas instead of struggling to figure out what gifts to buy everyone. My concern ...
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- Costa Rica is a beautiful and very inexpensive destination. There is lots to do in terma of outdoor recreation like horseback riding, canopy tours of the rainforest, ...
- Hey T.! One of my favorite places to go during Christmas is Gatlinburg, TN! It's so pretty with the Christmas lights, and usually you will see some snow while you ar...
- I'm thinking a house would be a cheaper and better choice for you all.... wherever you go. Try www.vrbo.com to look for a house to rent by state and then by city. ...
Seeking Advice on Air Travel, and Disney
Asked by B.M. from Allentown
on May 12, 2008
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Hello All,
I am about to go on a family vacation to Disney with my husband and 2 boys (ages 3 and 7 mos). I am nervous about traveling with 2 children (and I HATE...
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- My boys are the same age as your boys!! We went FL in March (although we skipped Disney, we will try that when our oldest is 5 so the younger one can enjoy it too) ...
- Hi there, I am a mom to 3 children- 8,5,and 2. We go to DISNEY every year. First of all, for the plane we travel SOUTHWEST- great prices and they let parents and ch...
- Hi B. We went to Disney in December with our 6 month old and almost 3 year old. My best advice is to go with the flow of your kids. When they've had enough, go ba...
How Soon to Send a save the Date E-mail??
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on January 30, 2011
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Our event is 11 months away but I don't know when a good time is to send out a save the date e-mail to everybody? (our event is on New Years Eve that is the only reaso...
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- At least three months for anyone who has to make major travel plans, maybe 4. I know I could NEVER fly out for something without several months warning, and even then...
- Ok, the point of save the dates are mainly for those who are out of town and will need to make arrangements for travel/kids. In your instance I do agree with sending ...
- Are most people in town or out of town? If there are travel arrangements to make and money to save, I would say send a save the date in May. If it's a lot of money to ...
How Much to Pay House/dog Sitter?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on May 7, 2012
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We are going on a family vacation in July and have asked my DH sister (who is 21) to come stay at our house for 1 1/2 weeks. We have a dog who she will walk daily. Sh...
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- I would get a different care giver who would be there for your dog morning,noon and night. I would plan to pay between $250 and $300 for the period you will be gone....
- We have two dogs, and they require more care than your dog. They are used to someone being home most of the time, so we hire a responsible, high school or college age...
- I pay 15-20 dollars per visit for someone to come feed, water and clean litter for my cat. The cat sitter will come by once or twice a day, and she does stay for awhil...
How Much Should I Pay My Friend to Babysit?
Asked by E.E. from Miami
on June 2, 2012
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I have an 8 and a 9 year old. I dont have a flexible schedule at work so my hours vary. I pay by hour. But I am wondering if I am paying too much so I am just going to...
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- I sit for a family with a 7 yr old and 10 yr old. I charge them $10 an hour for 1 kid and $12 when its both. I love the kids they love me. (which in a sitation abou...
- The average hourly I see is $10 per hour. I have seen anywhere from $200 to $500 for a week, depending on how many hours. And then any "chores" or going out and abou...
- If it were me, I'd be paying a sitter--friend or not-- about $10 an hour. Even with toys and video games, it is still work. I've worked with older kids and they can be...
Bill Pay by American Express
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 27, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone uses their credit card to pay your monthy household bills(visa,Amex).....cable, cell phone, electric bill...etc. Why do you choose to pay thi...
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- Hi A., In this crazy economy everyone has been affected. I do credit repair and you will be surprise how it can improve your life. call me to we can talk about some ...
- I do both. I use a mastercard for several of my monthly bills, only because they are recurring payments and I like to rack up the reward points, and we also use online...
- I don't either. My bills are paid every month on a schedule through online bill bay through my bank so I don't have to do anything anymore. Some people might pay th...
How Much to Pay a Sitter?
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on March 17, 2007
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Hello Ladies,
I am taking my daughter to be baby sat by one of her daycare teachers tonight and need to know what is a good rate to pay? She is almost 2 and will be a...
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- Keep in mind that person watching children full time and for her to watch them on the side she should be paid more. Plus she has to stay up till you come at 1am. So,...
- E., I always ask the sitter how much she charges for that amount of time. If it sounds really low, I'll throw in more. Teenagers are about 5.50, young adults abou...
- E., I use to do this and I would charge the parents $15 an hr but I was in Atalanta, GA which was fair in that area. Now for this area I think $10 an hr is fair. Be...
Toddler Travel Bed
Asked by L.C. from Duluth
on April 15, 2009
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I am looking for a travel bed for my 15 month old daughter. She used to use her pack and play but that is too small now. We have a number of weekend trips planned fo...
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- We purchased a Pea Pod travel bed from Kidco last year when we were going to be traveling with my son, who had just turned 3. It's like a little tent and folds up and...
- I'm not even sure what a travel bed is, but my 4 1/2 yo son loves traveling with a sleeping bag. He is slow to adjust and doesn't do transitions well, but he absolutel...
- DO NOT BUY THE READY BEDS! They are so loud and totally obnoxious. We bought them on vacation for our kids when traveling iwth friends, not enough beds, and w ewere re...
How Much Do You Pay for Daycare for Your Toddler?
Asked by S.D. from Miami
on November 4, 2011
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Hi Moms!
I'm curious what you pay for full-time daycare for your toddler. My 2.5 year old daughter is going to attend an in home day care at my neighbor's home 5 d...
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- Hi S.- You will see that many people answered who live in other areas and unfortunately, South Florida is just super expensive for well, EVERYTHING! That being s...
- When mine was going to an in-home day care, I paid $125 per week for after school pick-up and care. That amount included an afternoon snack. I had to pay when the ch...
- wow! I live in mid-MO & own an in-home daycare. Been doing this for years now. I charge $80 per WEEK for age 2 & up. $90 per week for infant care. I provide all...
