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Good Book Advice
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on July 22, 2010
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I want to get a great book while I'm in the hospital and for nursing at home. After an unexpected 6 days in the hospital with my first child, my mother read her book ...
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- You have to read The Help. It is one amazing book and it won't spook you in the middle of the night.
- I think it really depends on what genre you like. If you are into thrillers, try Dean Koontz, he has a ton of books in paperback. I would recommend Watchers for a fi...
- You've gotten some great answers already! I would agree that "Little Bee" is good, but I found it disturbing. "Water for Elephants" and "The Help" are also great rea...
Can You Recommend a Good Book for Me?
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on April 4, 2012
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I have never been "a reader." However, I am proud to say that I just finished reading, as an adult, my first "for pleasure only" book. My best friend and I read Vani...
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- I am currently reading the first book of The Hunger Games and am enjoying it. There is a bit of romance, but a lot of killing. Yes there's mystery as in you are not su...
- I like Catherine Coulter's books - especially any of the ones that contain the characters Savich and Sherlock.
- I don't read much romance/mystery but my sister does. Here are some of her favorite authors: Nevada Barr (Anna Pigeon mysteries) Robyn Carr (Virgin River series) ...
Book Recommendations for Daughter
Asked by E.C. from Minneapolis
on December 9, 2009
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My daughter is 3 1/2 and we have been reading to her since I was pregnant with her. My mom had signed her up for the Dr Seuss book club so we have every Dr Seuss book...
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- The Napping House by Audrey Wood (short rhyming story but silly and very cute) The Kissing Hand author ?? Froggy series by Jonathan London Books by Max Lucado (My f...
- our daughter is almost 5 and has loved Berenstein Bears and Dr. Seuss
- If you and your daughter explore your library together, you can get clearer about what she likes without having to spend any money. Also, the librarian will have sugg...
Alzheimers "Good Morning Book"
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on January 14, 2007
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My Grandfather was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dymansia about a year ago and is starting to slowly lose reality. I’m in the process of making him a “Good...
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- what a wonderful idea, it reminds me of the movie "the notebook" sounds like you have some great ideas, keep it to the basics and good luck.
- This is a fantastic idea! I work in a long-term care setting & we work with Alzheimer's residents in a part of our care center. One of my good work friends works pri...
- HI A.! I don't have much advice but wanted to give you some serious kudos for doing this. What a thoughtful and very special gift. I've seen the memory boxes one of...
Starting a Small Business from Home
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on September 7, 2006
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My husband and I are thinking of starting to sell a small item that we think is a great idea (we can easily do it at home with little cost), but we're just wondering h...
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- Hi Ann, I am an architect and have owned my own architecture firm since 2004. I can give you some advice on how to start a small business. First, you will want to...
- Locally try WomenVenture in St. Paul-they'll walk you through each business step in baby steps and they have a great purchase, a book called A Guide to Starting a Bus...
- Ann, This isn't hard at all. You will just need a tax id # to charge sales tax, depending on how much you make you may only have to file sales tax once a year, and t...
Book Group Losing Focus
Asked by R.M. from Boston
on January 22, 2009
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My friend and I started a book group two years ago, with a small group of friends. Lately, however, it's evolved into discussions about our kids. (We all have 6yo kids...
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- Hi R., Unfortunately, most of these moms, especially the ones with even younger kids are probably too preoccupied to even read the book and the conversation just na...
- Hey R.: I think it is perfectly reasonable to email folks that you plan to discuss the goals of the group at the next meeting. You and your friend can simply explain t...
- Start a new group! Are you lucky enough to have 2 free nights, one for kid talk and one for book talk? good luck!
Reading Book to Babies
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on January 22, 2011
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Its getting impossible to read a book to my 9 month old. Earlier we somehow could get him to stare at it for few mins but now he just wants to put it in his mouth. I h...
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- Babies that age want to put everything in their mouths...completely normal. I used to lay next to my daughter on the floor and hold the book up in the air so we wer...
- OK I read many of the responses and mine is similar to some and quite different from others.... I read to my daughters starting the day I brought them home from the ho...
- Here's a confession: I almost NEVER read to my baby / young toddler. Occasionally, sure. Maybe a couple times a month for a few minutes. We spent a LOT of time at B...
Fun Book for Group Reading
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on February 9, 2010
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Next week I'm sending treats with my daughter to daycare for her birthday, and going in at story time. I would like to do a special guest reading of a really fun book...
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- I work at a daycare and one of the kids favorite thing to do is dance to the Greg and Steve "Kids in Action CD". I have seen them on Amazon but am not sure if you can...
- Try taking a look at "It's Raining Pigs and Noodles" by Jack Prelutsky. This isn't a story, but it is a really fun book with kids. It has all kinds of silly poems, so ...
- We love Mo Willems books for reading aloud - They are so funny. There's one titled Pigs Make Me Sneeze in which you can act out sneezing--funnier if you saw the book....
Reading a Book Before Bed
Asked by M.W. from Washington DC
on August 13, 2010
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I keep reading that having a bath, book, bed routine is good for babies. However, my 6 1/2 month old doesn't seem to want to sit for our evening book reading! I know s...
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- We did this bedtime routine with my daughter from about 4 months of age and are still doing it now that she is 2 - dinner, story, bathtime, lotion & pjs, bedtime. ...
- The book Good Night Moon was a staple in my family. I read it every night for over four years (two kids worth that overlapped). It is short, easy to memorize and I w...
- Some will, some won't. Your best bet is to get a chunky version of something like GoodNight Moon. Where you can actively involve her in the story (ask her if she can ...
I Am Starting a New Business for Myself.
Asked by M.L. from Las Vegas
on July 19, 2008
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I am starting a new business in house cleaning. If anyone has advice please feel free to give it.
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- M., I know it can get tough. I was a single mother supporting 2 children for years and was only able to make it because of my success in Real Estate. Now I have someth...
- My Mom started a housecleaning business when she divorced my dad in 1981. In the beginning she was a one-woman show, today she has a crew that does all the cleaning a...
- Hi M.: It would appear,that Julie L wanted to reinerate her comment. lol She has a slow pc or an ancious mouse. tee hee. I think your going to get more comments on ...
