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Do You Have "Enough" Laundry Baskets?
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on April 1, 2011
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I'm kind of curious (folding laundry while the kids play). I have (I think) 4 laundry baskets for 2 adults and 3 kids. I do not always have a chance to put clean clo...
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- I have 4 tall skinny ones in the laundry room for sorting laundry daily. When they get full it's time to run a load. The bins are numbered and my three year old can ...
- I've come to the conclusion that I will always be "one" short. I typically run all the loads, hang what needs hung out of the dryer, fold what needs folded out of the...
- I love baskets (or those that are like between baskets and bags) I have many for many things. I have the one for the car (so we bring or take stuff from the car) the ...
How to Make Friends Understand....
Asked by A.H. from Minneapolis
on March 13, 2008
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My kids were supposed to be staying with my best friend this weekend (our kids are good friends) but she got sick and cannot take them. I had made plans with some of m...
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- I do not think you are wrong. I woul dmake sure that if someone offers to watch your children to do 2 things. One meet at your house, let your children lead. Let th...
- Your friends need to get over it. Things happen. Life happens. And you're a great mom who is being a smart parent. I would do the same if I were in your shoes.
- You are NOT being overprotective you are being a good mom! Your single friends will find out what you are talking about when they have kids until then they will have t...
Seeking Advice for What Food to Have on Hand
Asked by C.W. from Great Falls
on November 11, 2008
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In a few weeks my husband and I will be going to Vegas for 4 days and 3 nights without kids - yeah! My in-laws are driving in to stay with our children and my questi...
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- I recently went through this. My mil cooks so MUCH differently than I do (starting w/ we're mostly vegetarian and she's meat and potatoes). I stocked the frig w/ mil...
- I think stocking the fridge/freezer is a great idea. I think it will help them out tremendously by saving them some trips to the store and removing the guesswork from ...
- I would have a written menu posted on the fridge. You can even ask the kids what they want and have them help make the menu. Make sure you have all of the items needed...
Ideas for Ski Vacation in Colorado
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on July 7, 2009
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We are trying to plan a ski trip for my husband & me over the Holidays.
Surprisingly enough, we are having trouble finding what we are looking for on the internet.
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- Go Breck!!! We were just there in March and had an absolute blast! They have such a huge ski resort with many slopes for all levels of skiers. It's a big tourist de...
- Hi, Breckenridge hands down! I don't ski, we went with a group of 4 other couples who could ski. I took ski lessons all day had a blast, I did see the other friends...
- I know my sister in law just made reservations for Breckenridge, but she is going before school lets out. They got a really good deal so if you can you might try chan...
Should We Just Invite the Other Couple?
Asked by J.C. from Roanoke
on February 27, 2012
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I've become friends with a woman who has a son my daughter's age. Our husbands have met a few times but not much. We decided to all go out to dinner - planned way in...
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- Who's paying for dinner? If each couple is paying for their own dinner then invite them. But it could become an uncomfortable evening it the 3rd couple find out that...
- Personally, I don't think it sounds weird at all. You don't give this detail in your post, but is this friend new to the area? To me, it sounds like she's interested...
- Are they new to the area and looking to meet more people? Maybe they have met this other couple in other circumstances and enjoyed their company as well? If you ...
What Do You Do to RELAX?
Asked by C.B. from New London
on December 17, 2008
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Hi Moms, I am having an end of my rope kind of day. I've got both kids home sick with me today. Which basically means I am in complete submission to their every need. ...
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- I agree with the poster on the Merlot, although I prefer a Pinot Noir.... If you are as fortunate as I am to have a couple of girlfriends around, have them bring their...
- C., I am so sorry for how you are feeling. If it helps at all...we've all been there. Yesterday at 5pm I decided to sit down with a book while waiting for dinner ...
- Hi - I know how you feel, I think we all feel this way now and then. This may sound dumb but if you can't get away from the kids I think coloring is relaxing. They a...
Need Advice on Affair :(
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on July 21, 2009
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Ok Mamas, I need some of your wise words and advice again.
One of my best friends just found out 2 days ago that her husband has been having an affair. They've bee...
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- Hi, J.. You sound like a really great friend. Supporting her through whatever happens is the best thing you can do. Offer her time with your family to give her some...
- J., I don't have any experience on this as well, but my best advice is to turn to God. Now I'm not a big religious person and I don't know your friend beliefs but I...
- Sorry to hear. It is hard for you guys also if you are couple friends. Word to the wise though....becareful of the words you speak and sides you take, as in bashing ...
ADD Or "Normal" Boy Behavior???
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on October 29, 2007
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I have recently become suspicious that my 3 yr old son might be ADD. He is exactly 3 1/2. These thoughts were sparked by him starting tot soccer and seeing that he ha...
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- I agree with most of the parents on this site. My child was very distracted just like yours and was in a world of her own when she was attending preschool. Her teach...
- Hmmm. Well, you mentioned that your husband acts this way too. I didn't see where you mentioned your husband has any trouble functioning, so this leads me to believe t...
- J., Hi, your concern is something that I would like to see you have checked out. While children do mature and grow at different rates, between 3 to 4 is when problem...
Who Is First in Your Life? God/Husband/Children/etc
Asked by C.J. from Lancaster
on June 18, 2011
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How would you order the priorities in your life? Mine would go like this:
1. God
2. Husband
3. Kids
4. Family
5. Friends
6. Work
I've actually had some people...
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- I totally agree with your list! I love my kids so much that my husband HAS to come first. It needs to work out between he & I for their sake. Plus, we're a team, an...
- My list is the same as yours, except I don't work. I would put myself with my husband, at number 2. I guess, it's our relationship at number 2. Our relationship is the...
- The God most ppl cater to is not on my list at all. 1) Child(ren) 2) A tie between myself and husband 3) Family 4) Work/School 5) Friends I very loosely wors...
Postpartum/post Breastfeeding Missed Period. Any Answers Other than Pregnancy?
Asked by C.M. from Owensboro
on May 7, 2008
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I am almost 7 mos postpartum and stopped breastfeeding at 5 1/2 mos. I had my fist postpartum period last month and it was extremely heavy and lasted a whole week. M...
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- I'm pretty shocked that your doctor's nurse would give you that information. Periods are sometimes very unpredictable when they first start back after pregnancy and b...
- I had strep throat after this last pregnancy and that put my cycle very late. Any illness can do that, as can sleep deprivation! Don't know about the diet change tho...
- I woudlnt' freak yet. My cycle did weird things after I finished nursing....of course I was on the pill :) But still...don't freak yet.
