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Small or Big Home
Asked by S.G. from Cumberland
on October 11, 2011
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We are looking to buy a home. We have 3 young children. Do we buy a small home that isn't so glamorous and would allow us to have a lot of extra money each month so we...
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- I would say go smaller and have more cash on hand. And maybe pay off the house a bit faster say 15 year mortgage rather than 30 year.
- I would chose the house that is in the good school district. A glamorous house is nice - but most people who own those "glamorous" homes end up fighting over money ...
- Obviously there are benefits to either. We bought the big house with a view in the glamorous neighborhood because we were both working and didn't plan to have kids. ...
Summer Schedule for Kids
Asked by C.K. from Knoxville
on May 4, 2013
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Hey Mommas,
What do you do with your kids over the summer? I don't mean summer camps and vacation or stuff like that. I mean when you have days and weeks at home wi...
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- We have a neighborhood pool and go there daily, with parks in the afternoon after lunch. Also, the zoo, maybe a library summer program and beaches. For rainy days, I...
- I have teenager and a 6 y/o, both of them signed up for camps. 15 y/o is going on the college search trip for a week, we will drive and visit grandma along the way, th...
- I find keeping a bedtime/morning routine that is similar to during the school year helps a lot.
At Home Moms
Asked by C.F. from Alexandria
on October 31, 2006
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My name is C. and i am 25. I have 3 girls that live at home and 2 stepsons who visit regularly when my husband is home. I call him my parttime hubby because he is ho...
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- I stayed at home for a few years but I love my career so I completely understand. No you are not selfish. My kids bicker all the time too. I read some articles on th...
- First don't feel bad or guilty about wanting time for yourself. It is natural and I am sure well deserved, you have a full plate and I don't know how you are managing ...
- Hi C., I know exactly how you feel. I have been a stay home mom for 2 yrs also. I have two girls and a two year old son. I have now a part time job. I work two ...
Will He Go to College in Diapers?
Asked by C.K. from Missoula
on August 9, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I have a bright, verbal 39 month old son who seems a little stuck with toilet training. He uses the toilet very easily with few or no accidents for urine...
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- I think I have you beat! One of my triplets decided he wasn't interested in the potty at all. I was honestly trying to decide if there was any possibility of sending...
- My oldest would always wait until we put a pull-up on at night then he'd have a BM, I'd change him and he'd go to bed...I think he just decided one day that he could g...
- My first son did this, potty trained so easy but the poopy training not so much. You are going to think this is so funny but my husband taught him to poop outside when...
Update About Me Being Excluded from Cali Vacation
Asked by E.V. from Phoenix
on August 24, 2012
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I talked about this with a girl,she is a senior member of the group. Not talking actually, just by an application like whatsapp( chatting).
This is what I wrote ( my ...
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- Sounds like it's time to find a new church.
- The woman you spoke to couldn't even keep her mouth shut? Yeah.. Find another church to attend. These people are playing favorites.
- You really don't want to hear my opinion. I would find a new church. Doesn't sound like they are a good "church family" for you.
Home Schooling
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on October 8, 2008
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I would like to get valuable suggestions regarding home schooling. my child is at elementary level.
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- We're homeschooling with my 7 year old & love it. My husband works retail, thus he has a schedule that not only changes week to week, but would often have him not even...
- Hi S., I highly recommend home schooling for your child. There are may positive things about home schooling. There are many home school groups in each city in our ar...
- S., I have been homeschooling for over 10 years now. I have graduated one daughter and my other daughter will be graduating in May. They also both attend college....
Are There Any In-Home Daycares with Less than 4 Kids?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on October 5, 2006
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Hello All!
My 8 month old has been pretty much constantly sick since I went back to work. She's currently in a daycare center in the infant room with an average of ...
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- Hello! Have you thought about hosting an Au Pair? I just received word that you are looking for in-home childcare. My name is G. Gebre; I am the Local Childcare Coord...
- A., I would recommend trying www.daycarematch.com. They have a varity of childcare places and you can find one near your house or work by using your zipcode. I...
- A., I know of an in home daycare provider in Maple Grove who was wonderful. I know that she only allows a certain number of infants. I can't tell you if she is full...
A House or a Home?
Asked by K.W. from Bismarck
on March 17, 2013
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Are you and your family living in a house that you will eventually move out of? Or do you live in the "Home" you plan to grow old with your spouse in?
How much doe...
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- I live in a house I could sell or grow old in. It doesn't change how I take care of it. I enjoy working on the house to make it mine. I have taken out walls and bui...
- My husband & I just bought a foreclosure last August so this is a 'house' to us. Its gorgeous but we don't plan on retiring here. We will eventually sell it when the t...
- We live in a home and I will likely stay, but who knows for sure. You can make any place your home, however. Just fix it up nice with things that reveal who you are....
Home Schooling
Asked by L.S. from Jacksonville
on March 25, 2010
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Can you moms please give me the in's and out's, up's and down's, postives and negatives of home schooling. I have a daughter who will be in first grade and a son in p...
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- Hi L., After 21 years of homeschooling and still going, there's not enough room to list all the ups of homeschooling. But just a few... freedom to teach your choice of...
- It can be the most rewarding thing that you do as well as the most work that you do. I have homeschooled all my children through high school. It is a lot of work. I...
- I'm on the Alumni Committee at our local university. Last year we granted a scholarship to a student who was homeschooled for most of his life. When he got to college ...
Preparing Early for College
Asked by L.R. from Houston
on September 10, 2010
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Does anyone have any suggestions for websites or other places to start applying for scholarships. My daughter is an eighth grader and I know we need to start early. ...
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- 8th grade is a bit early for applying for scholarships. It is NOT too early to have college visits. I think it is important for students to understand the importanc...
- It's way too early. You could start with a savings plan (your state may have one - check with high school guidance). The high school SHOULD have a program for colleg...
- Fast Web. But yes, 8th grade's a little early.
