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Acura MDX or VOLVO XC90
Read all 11 responses: "I am looking at buying a newer car and like both of these ... As far as maintenance - the only thing we have done is oil changes and ...
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- T., I have a Volvo XC90 now and I wish I went with the Acura MDX. In fact, these were the two trucks we narrowed it down to and I wanted the Acura but the Volvo ha...
- I just opened up our 2008 issue of Consumer Reports Best and Worst cars. It has "Automaker Report Cards". Honda/Acura scored best overall, having the best reliabilit...
- We were on the verge of purchasing the Volvo. I think it is the best car out there in terms of safety issues and design. The greatest thing about it is the built in ...
Infant Car Seat
Read all 14 responses: "I have been shopping around for a new Infant Car Seat for my ... Holidays & Entertaining · Home Maintenance · Living at Home ...
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- I vote for the Graco Snugride. There are a million different styles and price ranges, and it's probably the safest and easiest on the market. Also, make sure you get...
- I used the Graco Snugride. It was easy and came recommended in Consumer Reports for safety and lack of recalls. It worked great for me. I bought an extra base for our ...
- I recommend contacting your police department install group first. They are highly trained & usually recommend a specific one. I had bought one for my older daughter...
Infant Car Seat/ Travel Stroller
Does anyone have suggestions on a great light weight stroller/infant car seat? Also, would you recommend babies r us or elsewhere for registry? ...
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- If you have a Graco infant seat and absolutely have to have a stroller, then I would look into the Graco Metrolite strollers. Babies R Us didn't have them. We went t...
- I would 100% suggest the CHICCO travel system! The car seat itself is awesome, it has a very easy to read liquid, level indicator on the base, so you know that you ha...
- I agree with an earlier responder - I have a Chicco Travel system and LOVE it!!
Car Accident
My oldest daughter is still asking everytime we get in the car if we are ... I had an accident 2 years ago with my two girls in the car (they were 9 and 11) ...
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- S., I'm glad to hear that everyone made it (angels were watching over you). However, the psychological impact needs attention & counselling would benefit all of you. ...
- Dear S., I'm not a Psychologist but I have had a similar experience in response to a car acccident and I was diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). ...
- If you can get yourself and your family into counseling as soon as possible, I'm sure it would help. What you are describing sounds like Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome...
Infant in Day Care Issues
Affordability: look at your gas, clothes, daycare, car maintenance, additional food costs (because you may go out to eat more when you work). ...
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- Having worked in a bigger center, I can tell you it is hard balancing all the kids. The ratio is correct because with 1 teacher it's 1:3. If you're truly concerned, ...
- Hi B., I'm going to give you my advice as a mother and a daycare provider. First of all I understand your concern. Especially if when you call he is crying and ...
- Have you thought of an in home nanny or family member to care for him while he is so young? An infant needs to cuddle and if your "gut" is feeling the way it does abo...
How to Remove Crayon from Leather Car Interior
I worked on my car seat and I barely tell that is was there. Traci .... Need Help to Clean Car Seat with Melted Crayon ...
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- Goo-Gone, you can buy it at walmart, it has a nice citrusy smell and I have used it without fail to get crayon off of almost all surfaces known to man. Good Luck!...
- I'm not sure if it works with leather, but I'd think it might. Try putting a couple layers of paper towel over the crayon area, then iron with a normal clothing iron ...
- Hi K. - I just used a Magic Eraser to remove crayon from my coffee table last weekend. Worked perfectly! I'd highly recommend it. There are no chemicals, so it shou...
Stay at Home or Work Outside of Home
I also noticed a big savings on work "expenses" such as gas and car maintenance, buying work clothes, dry cleaning, eating lunch out, and hiring-out work ...
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- I say...follow your gut! Your children probably do need you, and what is more important in your life than your children? That is not something you'll want to regret wh...
- Hi F., That is a tough choice because I know you get lots of benefits from the military. You have to make your choice but I decided to be a Stay at home mom. We don...
- Hi! It's difficult to make that decision. I tried my hardest to spend as much time with my kids as they grew. I tweaked my hours at work all of the time so that I coul...
Mazda 5 with 2 Carseats? Can You Really Fit More?
Sep 3, 2009 ... I have 2 carseats in the car but would also like to be able to transport ... Holidays & Entertaining · Home Maintenance · Living at Home ...
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- Hi M., We did buy with a Mazda 5 and have 2 carseats. To be honest, it is not realistic to transport others. We do it very infrequently and it is a big pain. You ...
- Hi, we just got a Mazda 5. I love it, however the back 2 seats were not made for long distances, unless maybe the people in back are little kids. The seats are too s...
- Hi M., Last month we rented a Mazda 5 for your vacation to Texas...I love this car...It drove great, got great gas mileage, and was just overall a great car to have...
Recommended Car for 3 Car Seats
Read all 12 responses: "We have 2 Britax car seats, a Diplomat and a Boulevard. ... put up to 200000 miles or more on them with only regular maintenance. ...
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- Not sure of your price range, but check out the Toyota Avalon (if you really want a car)...they are surprisingly HUGE on the inside.
- My sister in law has an acura mdx and she has three car seats in the back row. It does have a third row but she doesn't use it for seats, just folded down for cargo. ...
- My advice is to get new carseats. The Radians 65 and 80 are low profile slim carseats that are made to sit 3 side by side. they get the same safety ratings as Britax...
Purchasing a Car via Internet Post
We have visited various dealerships used car sections, looked through the ... If purchasing from an individual, inquire about the maintenance history ie oil ...
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- Stick to a local dealer/individual. I would not go beyond the metro plex.... I have had several friends purchase used vehicles from individuals within a few miles of ...
- This is a pretty simple issue since you live in the DFW Metroplex. Forget about looking & purchasing something as important as a vehicle out of town. There's thousands...
- Those are most likely scammers! It does not make sense to me that they can only sell it to you through some company when they are listed on craigslist! It's gotta be B...
