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Need 'Healthy Living' Activity Ideas for My Girl Scout Troop!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on January 26, 2012
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Hey Moms!
I'm leading a girl scout troop of 14 girls (second-graders, 7-8 year olds), and Friday night our meeting is going to be all about encouraging them to le...
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- I like the idea of showcasing the theme for the group. Building a healthy snack, participating in some exercise together as a group as well as individuals is an idea. ...
- We did this in our brownie quest. How about a yogurt bar? Let the girls build a healthy yogurt snack with yogurt and various healthy toppings.
- They might be a litle young for this one but as women we always need iron. But the best source of iron is red meat and red meat can cause cholestrol problems in some ...
Unreasonable?
Asked by S.A. from St. Louis
on December 6, 2009
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I'm being induced in 9 days on a Tuesday (provided I dont go on my own). My inlaws want to come Friday before to have Christmas early and my MIL wants to stay on unitl...
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- She's leaving the day the new baby is to be born?? Either way, I don't think it's unreasonable AT ALL to not want company right before you have a baby. Your husband ...
- Hi, S.-- It's not unreasonable, it's simply what you want. So find the words that say what you want that feel the best--and then you'll have no problem saying them,...
- Not at all unreasonable. Talk to her yourself as awkward (or not) as it is and let her know how you feel.
Wheat/Gluten Allergy - Baking Advice
Asked by L.G. from Seattle
on March 1, 2008
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My grandson, who is seven, has been diagnosed to be allergic to wheat/gluten products.
I am trying to bake gluten/wheat-free things for him that he can eat and enjoy ...
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- Hi L., We are going through the same thing. My son who is 4 and I have found out that we are allergic to gluten, dairy, eggs, etc... Go to New Season's or Whole Fo...
- Hi, It's great that you are working hard to support your grandson like this. He's lucky to have you. There is a great site that may be a good resource for you. ...
- I know coconut flour is supposed to be really good in baking as an alternitive to wheat or even other grain flours. It has TONS of fiber also and is way more nutritio...
Son W/ Multiple Allergies. Help!
Asked by K. from Chicago
on August 4, 2006
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I just found out today that my 13-month-old son, who I thought only had a milk allergy, which was bad enough, also is allergic to peanuts and eggs. Needless to say, I...
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- Hi K., I developed an allgery to egg yolks and milk after having my daughter. Something about the hormones of pregancy can do that. Peanuts bother me but no allg...
- I could really identify with your message. My son was in the hospital 5 times before he was 1 year old. I was on a quest for the next 7 years, until I finally found ...
- Trust me, u r not the only 1. A couple months back I found out that my son has a milk allergy along with several other things as well. My son is now 18 months old and ...
Please Help Me with After School Food Ideas for My Kindergartener
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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Hi, my daughter is almost six and has a big appetite after school. By the time she gets out of school, she's super hungry. We try to give her snacks and it doesn't s...
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- peanut butter on crackers, cheese and crackers, rice cakes-the chocolate ones are yummy, banana with or w/o peanut butter, small bowl of cereal with or w/o fruit By...
- Mine likes apples with peanut butter, cheese sticks and crackers, LOVES grapes and bananas (although she has to eat a ton to fill her up). The apples and pb and chees...
- Since I'm late in my responce, I will take a differenc route. My mom is not well and I have been between my home and her home for a week and a half. I am tired and it ...
HELP ME PLEASE! I Need Advice!
Asked by A.V. from Kansas City
on April 25, 2008
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I found out about an hour ago that my current sitting arrangements are not going to work any longer. Until now my mother had watched my son for free. I work full time ...
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- You have lots of good responses, but I have a comment. I hope you realize you ARE contributing by staying home and taking care of your baby. In fact, that is an enormo...
- Hello A.! You are too cute.....being knowledgable about being a mom has nothing to do with age:) I have the awesome ability to work from home and contribute to our f...
- Hi A.! I want to expose you to an opportunity that many people who have degrees, careers, own businesses, are retired, are students, and are at home caregivers are ...
Boycotting Fundraisers
Asked by S.B. from Portland
on July 13, 2008
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Good day to all you mamas out there:
I don't necessarily need advice on this topic as I already have my mind made up but I was just kind of peeking out there in int...
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- I agree! If you're not hit up at home then it's at your workplace. I understand the school's need additional funds but I'd rather give money than buy something I don...
- Oh I hear you - the magazine one seems to knock on my door the most. First off...I don't want anymore mags and am trying to wean them out and second...your pay way mor...
- Sabra B, I had to laugh when I read your post. I dread when the kids bring home those fundraising catalogs of cheap stuff. The kids beg and beg me to buy stuff so t...
