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Easter Basketts?
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on March 23, 2010
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Does anyone know of a good place to get really nice easter basketts? I haven't introduced my son to candy yet so I would like one that has lots of toys and little/no c...
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- When you make your own, be sure to add bubbles, sunglasses a sun hat and maybe some water or bath toys..
- I love making my girls' Easter baskets. Not only can I really personalize them, but I can limit the amount of candy. In fact I usually only put one candy in each, usua...
- Make one yourself. Discount stores (even Dollar Tree) should have everything you need.
Song and Game Ideas for Teaching English to Children
Asked by T.H. from Amarillo
on April 22, 2009
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Hi out there moms, I live in Germany and just started working for a company that offers an English course in various German kindergartens in the area. I have done the ...
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- Hap Palmer c.d.'s are so great. You can go to his website and order that way. My favorites are "So BIg" and "Can a Cherry Pie wave goodbye?" Good luck!
- "Play" picnic, get the plastic toy fruits and foods and "have" a picnic. Rule is- they can only pass food to each other if they ask "Pass the (English word for the foo...
- Make flash cards with pictures. Are the kids learning phonetics? If so write the name of the object phonetically in German (English pronunciation) on the back. I do...
Banana Hook / Stand
Asked by M.2. from Chicago
on December 12, 2012
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How do you keep your bananas from ripening so quickly? I buy bananas from Sam's Club every week and sometimes it seems as if they start turning brown the very next da...
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- I have a banana stand. I do not put other fruit in the fruit bowl though, because the gasses emitted by the other fruit will make the bananas ripen more quickly. I b...
- I have a banana stand. It certainly does keep them fresh longer. I just buy the greenest ones. And stick to an amount we'll actually eat. I only purchase a few at a time.
- I only buy 3-5 bananas at a time, I only buy them if they're green, and I hand out one a day to make sure they get used. My kids like yellow bananas with spots that h...
Where to Store Tomatoes Until Ready to Use?
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on June 15, 2009
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I used to place my tomatoes in the refrigerator once I brought them home, but I've learned that it alters the flavor. I don't want to just leave them on the counter, ...
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- I was raised by a farmer, we always were taught to keep tomatoes on the counter or in the window sill. If they were ripe enough already we would place upside down. W...
- I have a pretty, stainless-steel basket on my counter. I've also used a windowsill if they're not totally ripe. They will ripen in a paper bag if they're too green. ...
- I never refrigerate my tomatoes. I usually put them on my window sill or in a bowl on the counter. They ripen and they're so juicy that way :)
Has Anyone Used a Portable Washing Machine?
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on May 4, 2013
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I went to visit a friend of mine. I noticed that there was a portable washing machine in her kitchen. There were hoses that were attached to her kitchen sink. I asked ...
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- I had one back in my renting days and it was great. It is cheaper and easier to just hook it up to the sink.
- Yes! I picked one up at a garage sale or something when I lived in an apartment. It easily wheeled up to the kitchen sink and I washed my clothes like anyone else....
- My cousin had one when she was living in her last apartment and it worked out really well for her.
Gift Ideas for Neighbor Helpers?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on June 27, 2011
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We just got back from a wonderful week long vacation out of state. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find great gifts for two neighbors who helped us out and I could use...
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- Nice people don't do those things for the rewards, they do it b/c they like helping and they like their neighbors. How about a bottle of wine ($12-20), maybe make...
- I always like gift cards in these situations - people can use them on what they want. If you do an American Express gift card with a thank you note I think that would...
- Maybe a gift card to a local gas station for the friend who drove you to and from along with an IOU for the next time they are taking a trip and need a ride to the air...
Easter for a 15-Month Old
Asked by K.C. from Elkhart
on March 18, 2008
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Just curious if you moms have any innovative ideas about what could be done to make Easter exciting for my toddler. I want him to enjoy the holiday without loading him...
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- My son was 11 months at easter and I also did not want a ton a sugar. (gramas do enough of that) For his basket I bought spring shapes grahm crackers ( we got bug one...
- Hi K.! My son was almost 15 months last year for Easter. I didn't give him any candy! I bought large tye dyed eggs and filled them with his favorite things at the t...
- We usually buy like puddings,applesauses, and jellos. We even buy fruit juices. We also fruit snacks.
How Do You Cook Your Veggies on the Grill?
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on March 24, 2012
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Hi moms,
I am having a cook out tomorrow and I want to make veggies on the grill. I was wondering if any moms could share how they do it? I have my own way, but I...
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- ditto jen c. we have also done pineapple on the grill, just slice and place directly on it. it might help if you specified which veggies?
- Hi mom- For me, it depends on the veggie... Corn on cob, I usually husk...and pack each in foil with butter and salt and pepper... For zucchini, squash or egg...
- I have a sort of basket thing with multiple holes in it made of stainless steel. I haven't used it yet but I can see that it would keep the veggies on the grill. One...
Holiday Gifts for Adult Siblings
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on December 8, 2010
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Hi Moms,
Any great ideas for gifts for my grown siblings and their spouses? We buy for the kids and then do something on the small and thoughtful side for each other...
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- if you decide to send a movie, cost plus has this ceramic popcorn bowl that is red and white and says popcorn on it. additionally, you could add some gourmet popcorn.....
- If it's an italian cookbook, how about making an italian basket, some olive oil, dried herbs, garlic, some of the other ingredients found in the cookbook, or italian t...
- Candy you had as a kid... http://www.oldtimecandy.com/ It's always fun and it's consumable... I think as adults we sometimes have too many 'things'.
For Pre-school Teachers
Asked by K.M. from Denver
on May 16, 2011
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Hi There!
My son will be finishing up his first year of pre-school in a couple of weeks and I wanted to get his teachers an end of year thank-you gift. All his tea...
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- I'm not a teacher but I read once (on here I think!) that a teacher said she loved getting notes from the students or their parents re: how their teaching was of such ...
- As a preschool teacher...it is always appreciated when we receive gift cards. We don't make alot of $$..and in this economy anything is appreciated. A gift card to a f...
- Maybe you could send one of those 'edible arrangement' bouques (you know, the kind made up of fruits and chocolates...) for them all to share, along with thank-you car...
