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Unused Formula
Asked by C.R. from Cleveland
on July 11, 2007
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I have five cans of isomil advance.
What do people do with their extra cans. Has anyone tried to sell them on craigslist or ebay? Thanks
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- I think Stacy's suggestion to contribute it to a local food bank is a great idea. One I never would have thought of. If you don't want to do that, I have seen form...
- Cindy, Yes!!! If the exp. date is still in the future, you can get really good money for unopened cans of formula on Ebay. I was selling formula coupons and making ...
- I suppose you can sell anything on ebay with some patience. I will say, though, that I know local food banks are always desperate for donations of infant formula. ...
Santa Party
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on November 29, 2007
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Hi Mamasource Moms :)
I'm hoping u could send me some ideas for an upcoming Santa party (next Saturday already). I'm in charge of the activities and games and have n...
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- you can make reindeer food for the kids to take home or you can make it a craft that they put together. here is what you attach to it. Sprinkle on the lawn at nigh...
- My little guy is only 15 months so we have a long way to go before we get to go to a Santa party but I was thinking maybe decorating an ornament. You can buy the plast...
- Try a simple craft like a reindeer puppet made out of a brown lunch bag and have them trace their hands as the antlers. Have the eyes and nose ready for them to glue....
Halloween Costume at Work- JFF
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on October 19, 2012
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Who out there is allowed to wear costumes to work and who does?
I've been a witch (more like "realistic" witch than Hollywood black-hat and broom witch) and I was ...
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- I think we're allowed to, no one has ever said otherwise. Most don't. I'm not a big costume-type person, but this year I may put this huge bloody gash on my cheek. I...
- Yes we can dress up at work, but it's only been the last couple if years that me and the other girls in the office have dressed up. Last year we were the Nerd Hurd (we...
- My husband went as a "red hatter" one year . Not sure if you know the club . It is a group of senior women and they wear purple and red and always a red hat . It was h...
Donating UNOPENED Asthma Inhalers
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 29, 2010
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I don't want to trow away perfectly good Advair inhalers that I have for my daughter. I have 4 unopened boxes and I really don't think I should throw them away just li...
Gift for Obg/staff
Asked by P.G. from Tampa
on March 1, 2008
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Looking to thank my fabulous OBGYN, but not sure if it is appropriate.
Thinking gift card to a restaurant? Maybe just a tray of sweets for the
whole office? Any su...
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- Seriously...the best way to thank anyone in medicine is with food! LOL. Take it from someone who has worked in medicine for years.......Candy, Fruit, Lunch, anything w...
- I think that it is. I hooked a rug & gave it to my OB/GYN who had pulled me oput of a life threatening situation. He was so honored and when I stopped by to visit ...
- I gave my OB a basket from Bath and Body Works. I gave the staff at the hospital bags of candy. I am a RN there so I know my OB pretty well and of course know all the ...
It Just Feels So Wrong, but I Know It Is Right
Asked by A.F. from Pittsburgh
on May 21, 2011
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My daughter has finally outgrown her infant car seat that we used for both her and her brother. It is now 5 1/2 years old (yes past its expiration) and I feel guilty f...
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- You should only feel guilt if you had sold or given this to someone. It's past it's expiration date. If you can, get it out of the garbage and either recycle it, or ...
- It's not right. You wouldn't be feeling guilt if you thought you were right. Take it to a charitable 2nd hand store or leave it sitting outside one of those donation...
- I agree with taking the cover off first. then its just a heap of plastic, and it also prevents someone from trash diving and reusing it.
Fundraising at the Grocery Store - Am I Being Petty?
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on September 7, 2012
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This morning I went to a grocery store and was asked at check-out whether I wanted to round up to donate to a local food bank. When I replied that I did not wish to c...
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- No you're not. I don't like that either because when you say no, they act like you're cheap. I'm not cheap and I do donate, but I don't like being put in a position ...
- If you got upset at the general practice, you'd be being a bit grouchy. Fundraisers have to do whatever they can. But the fact that she challenged you on it would ha...
- I think you are being petty. but I also think the cashier was out of line to push after you said no. I see zero issue with them asking, but if the person says no tha...
Etiquette Question . . .
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on December 14, 2010
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My first husband's wife's daughter, who was 37, was killed in a car crash several days ago. This would be the step sister to my two oldest daughters, who are 22 and 2...
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- morning so sorry to hear that such a young woman passed away :( my sympathy.. I don't think money in a card sympathy card is ever expected and If down the road there...
- Where I grew up, in rural Minnesota, it was common to send money in a sympathy card but not required. Not all families set up a specific fund to donate to, and yes fun...
- S., I have never heard of including anything in a sympathy card. Send something later when arrangements have been made for donations. BTW I think you are very thoug...
AZ Humane Society
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on December 30, 2011
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i read a story about a man from Arizona who brought his cat into the humane society to get treatment for it after it hurt itself. this man was a recovering addict and ...
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- yeah - it's pretty sad. I hope they give him a new cat to care for. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/28/arizona-humane-society-comes-under-fire-after-euthanizing-...
- I'm an animal lover and still retain my CA veterinary technician license although I work in laboratory sales (human). He signed it over and unfortunately the shelte...
- Honestly, I think there is more to the story than just what is being told here. News stories often are written or reported to elicit an emotional response from the re...
Money and Food for Work, Lunches, Events Etc. What Do You Do?
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 1, 2011
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So, my workplace has Birthday lunches, treats, holiday and Summer get togethers and and charity events that they ask employees to pitch in money or food for throughou...
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- We had the lame tradition of "surprising" a co worker on their birthday with a cake and card signed by all, but guess what? It was the same two of us collecting the $1...
- My husband and I each get a "set" amount of personal money every paycheck (in our case $100 each). It pays for *everything* personal, from lunches out to spa stuff, to...
- Do it and enjoy it, within reason, of course. It will help you build good relationships with your coworkers. But, if you have a choice about what to bring, make it you...
