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Is My Daughter Being Materialistic or Is This Normal for Tweens?
Asked by M.R. from Philadelphia
on August 24, 2012
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My latest shopping experience with my eleven year old DD was... Not what I expected. So, we had planned a day for just us two to go shopping. As usual, I drove her to ...
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- While kids have always wanted particular name brands, I think you as a parent can and should veto inappropriate clothing of any brand or clothes that are out of your b...
- Yes, that is materialistic, but semi-typical. When I was that age, I had to pay for half of my school clothes out of an allowance I worked for by doing (tons) of chore...
- Yes, it's normal and materialistic. When my daughter was that age I did not buy her clothes from those stores. I don't want her self esteem based on wearing name brand...
Allowances
Asked by D.T. from Dallas
on April 8, 2007
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My oldest just tirned 5 and we want to start an allowance for her. We have not done this before so we aren't sure what the best method is. We have already decided that...
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- I second Dave Ramsey. My kids are on "commission," not alllowance. They "work, get paid; don't work, don't get paid." Commission means "to give authority," whereas to ...
- We started allowing our son to earn an allowance when he was about 6 or 7 (not very long ago). He understands there are certain chores that are his responsibility and...
- We found the kids program from Dave Ramsey. We like his philosophy and simplicity of it...you can find it on his website...he has different recommendations depending o...
Best Convertible Crib Recommendations
Asked by S.B. from Columbus
on June 30, 2009
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I am looking to buy a new crib. I want a convertible one so I can use it when the baby gets older. I also know that I do not want one that has adjustable rails. My ...
Whos House Is It Anyways?
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2010
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I have a very important question: My husband and I have been married for almost 6 yrs this coming October. The house is in his name only since i was the one to move in...
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- Everything that Marda said is spot on. I don't know if this will help but I googled your question and I got this website. http://www.womansdivorce.com/divorce-pr...
- Hi Sunflower----I guess that if there is a split and possible divorce, all of that will be settled in court. Be sure to get representation should that ever happen. ...
- wow. yeah if it's not yours and you don't contribute, why are you still being his maid - is he paying you at least minimum wage for that, i wonder. honey it sounds lik...
2 Year Old Bday Ideas!
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on July 23, 2009
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Hi mommas!
My son will be turning two next month and I am having his party at my home. I was wondering what kind of activities are good for children who are two and u...
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- Have you considered bringing in entertainment for the kids? My husband and I are professional clowns living in Anna. We offer facepainting, balloon sculptures, friends...
- Bubbles would be fun since it is outside. Walmart has these long stick bubbles for a $1. And you can get big packs of bubbles at the dollar store.
- Limbo is always fun and cheap. At my school on play day, we get a big bucket of water at one end and an empty container of some sort on the other end. The object is ...
The Dish on Dishes
Asked by S.F. from Santa Barbara
on March 7, 2011
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I am hoping some of you mamas are much more savvy shoppers than I am. I am starting to look for new dishes. Our last ones were Dansk. I like that they feel substant...
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- I just got correlle dishes. They are kind of funky, simplicity contours. They are casual and have a handle of sorts which does make it SO easy to carry. There are a...
- i'll add my voice to the correll chorus. my brother got us a set when we got married 25 years ago. they're handsome, versatile and virtually indestructible. we still h...
- I have a set of Correll (sp) and I LOVE them. I have an older house that has ceramic sinks. I have broken so many dishes on those stupid sinks! My Correll has never b...
Looking for a New Vacuum Recommendation
Asked by S.H. from Detroit
on February 7, 2010
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Our vacuum has died and I'm in need of a new one. There's so many out there and I figure moms know best! lol I definitely want a bag vacuum and we don't have any pet...
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- I know you say you are looking for a bag vacuum and don't have the concern of pet hair, but I wanted to give my opinion. We have the purple Dyson (the one for pet h...
- Simplicity - Made in the USA!!! we bought one I guess a year or so ago. the guy at the store jumped up and down on it to show how well built it was. it is a more pr...
- Amway Clear Track - I am not an Amway dealer, have never bought anything from them and probably won't buy anything else from them but their vacuum is THE BEST. I trie...
New Modern Cloth Diapers - So Many Choices! Any Success Stories?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 29, 2010
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I'm about to have my 6th baby and I should have this diaper thing down, right?! :) Well, I keep seeing all these ads for the new modern cloth diapers and I'm curious...
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- Cloth diapering is super super easy. I've got two recent blog entries reviewing my experience during the first 10 lbs and now using them at daycare. They are here ...
- I recommend trying on of the sampler packages. This will give you an idea of the options and which ones you like. Or, buy a couple of kinds off of one of the used sit...
- Congrats on your 6th baby! We're expecting our 4th in January. We switched to cloth diapers when our second child was born, because we had two in diapers at that poi...
Needing Highchair Recommendations
Asked by S.H. from Louisville
on June 20, 2011
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My first child is 4 months old and my pediatrician just suggested that we start feeding him a little cereal and baby food. I have a space saver highchair, but I'm thin...
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- Another vote for the spacesaver here. I found it so much easier, because then you can just sit next to them at the table and feed them there. Also, it didn't take lo...
- i love my spacesaver (fisher price brand). if i had to pick a high chair i would pick one that i could fold up and store when not in use.
- Hi, I am a new Grandmother, and thought I would pass this along: When my daughter was making her on-line suggestions for her baby shower gifts, she loved the idea of ...
Celiac Disease?
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on April 5, 2008
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Hello, my 3 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease. We meet with the GI dr and dietician next week. I'm looking for help in explaining this so she un...
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- I'm not sure about how to explain Celiac but Whole Foods and Vitamin Cottage sell a lot of Gluten Free & Wheat Free items. Also, a lot of the King Soopers are startin...
- Explanations will be much easier as she starts to feel better from going gluten-free. My 3-y-o son was recently diagnosed with a severe nut allergy and he's great abou...
- My daughter and I both have Celiac. I for almost 6 years and my daughter for three. The market is so much better than it used to be. There are a lot of mainstream food...
