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Cold Remedies While Nursing?
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on September 10, 2008
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So I've gotten my first cold as a mom, aaawwwwww. But I can't take anything for it because I'm nursing. I'm drinking hot tea with honey and lemon, have Vicks on a ra...
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- Nasal strips offer some relief. I also used a lot of Vitamin C drops. Maybe have your head upright on some pillows when you go to sleep to help with any drainage.
- I guess I'm a hippie too, then! Four times over! I have four children... Sounds like you are doing well. Try some "over-the-counter" homeopathic remedies as well.:) ...
- A great natural tea from Aviva Jill Romm: About 3 cups of water, 4-6 cloves of garlic, one lemon, honey hot water and cayenne pepper. Slice the cloves, add the juic...
I Debating on Getting State Licensed for Childcare. Appreciate Input Here
Asked by R.A. from Wausau
on February 8, 2012
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Alright so here is the situation. I took my classes to get State licensed for childcare in 2007. I decided against it afterwards as I became prego with my 1st, moved e...
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- I have been licensed for 9 yrs...there are advantages and disadvantages, but I do know, in IL, if someone reports you and you are NOT licensed, DCFS will shut you down...
- My son has been in daycare since he was 9 weeks old. I NEVER considered unlicensed providers, period. The people I know who use in home care, basically think of them a...
- Parent who puts kids in daycare here. Licensed for me unless you're a close relative watching my child. The quality of care, with licensing, is often mediocre in my ar...
Birthday Gift for 1 Year Old Twins
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on September 23, 2009
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I am attending a birthday party for 1 year old twins this weekend. I have a budget of $80. Is it appropriate to get one nice gift they can share or do I need to buy ...
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- My friends just got my boys what I thought was a really great idea for a gift. A family membership to the zoo! It is good for a year. You might even have extra to...
- Wow, You are generous with birthday gifts. My family only does $25-$30 per person. I suppose one gift would be ok for one year olds. But...as a twin myself, I w...
- Hi L., I agree with the previous mom. We got a family membership to the childrens museum one year and that was by far the best gift we got. We used it all the time....
"Green" Question
Asked by C.S. from Columbia
on August 16, 2008
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Does anyone know (preferably with research to back it up) which is "better" for the enviornment-- using Playtex bottles with plastic drop-ins or inserts OR using the w...
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- I agree with the idea of buying more bottles and waiting to put them in the dishwasher. Also, if money is less of a concern than being "green," you can try gdiapers. ...
- The liners are recyclable, so that's a definite plus. Also, I use the Playtex drop-ins because they are one of the few bottle feeding options without BPA. (Almost all ...
- Well I don't have facts to back it up, but I'm sure this is a debatable question. I use cloth diapers and am asked all the time if I think it's pointless because of th...
Tricks for Saving Money on Groceries
Asked by L.D. from Las Vegas
on January 31, 2009
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It is important for me that my family eat as healthfully as possible and, by that I mean organic whenever possible, preservative-free, additive-free, no high fructose ...
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- We cal Wholefoods "whole pay check" in our home. We buy 80% of our food at the Hollywood Farmers Market, 15% at Trader Joes and 5% at other stores. The farmers market ...
- Hi L.! It is definitely tempting to eat fast food when they offer value menues, all you can drink sodas and when the combo meals are cheaper to "go big". I dont know w...
- Buy when the food you want is in season, as it's usually cheaper then and tastes better too. Try shopping at a farmer's market if you have one nearby, their produce is...
Favorite Ways to "Go Green"
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2010
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Hello ladies! I am looking for ideas on easy, cheap ways to "go green". Give me your best suggestions, from eating locally to wearing cloth diapers. I want to hear the...
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- I love www.Freecycle.org! I started my own group in my hometown and try to Freecycle anything I don't need that might be of use to someone. It's a great place to get...
- Line dry. It will save about 10% of your electric (and save you money. I cut $30 off our monthly electric bill when I started line drying). Also, drastically cut ba...
- Addressing the person slandering Melaleuca you don't have the facts...Melaleuca has won the Environmental Wellness Award 5 years in a row. They ARE a green manufactur...
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
