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Dinner Fail... Fail... JFF :)
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on March 28, 2011
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I saw the title for the other 'dinner fail' post, and was thinking of ways I screwed up dinner before... But that wasn't what the question was so now I am curious to s...
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- For our first Thanksgiving that was just the two of us, neither one of us knew how to cook a turkey. We didn't realize that you were supposed to let it defrost in the...
- The two most recent are: Just a couple weeks ago I made a curried fish stew recommended by another Mamapedia poster. Thank you for the recipe--I totally forgot how a...
- anything in a crockpot, i mess it up. Everyone says they're sooo easy and fool-proof, but I prove those fools wrong! I tried to make a mexican pot roast type dish wh...
Making Hashbrowns
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on November 16, 2011
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I always end up in an epic fail when I try to pan fry my hashbrowns. Can you make them in the oven? If so how???
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- I've never done them in the oven. I cube potatoes, chop onions and bell peppers, and cook them in a cast iron skillet well greased with olive oil.
- me too, mine turn pink and to mush.......partly the reason i always get them at dennys when i go. Because id love to be able to do that!
- After you shred the potatoes, rinse them in cold water to release the extra starch, which makes a mushy mess. Then pat them dry. Put them down in a single layer in ...
Health Birthday Cake Ideas for 1 Year Old
Asked by B.G. from Barnstable
on January 14, 2012
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Getting ready for my daughter's 1st birthday and would like to make a healthy cake. I tried this for my first two children and it was an epic fail. The cake didn't l...
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- I recommend Crostata (link below), you can fill it with a natural jam home made by boiling pretty much every fruit down to a creamy consistence (add sugar) and...voilÃ...
- What about making a fruit pie? We made blueberry pie for one of our kids' first birthday's and he (and everyone else) loved it. I reduced the sugar in the recipe by ...
- Your baby will only turn one once and it is a party, so a little sugar won't hurt! THat being said, why don't you check out a natural food store and buy a cake mix fr...
Morning Tantrums
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on February 9, 2011
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hey ladies, i have run the gammut of ideas. it seems every morning we are having the same battle - my four year old HATES mornings, and HAAATES getting ready for schoo...
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- I wouldn't physically dress him. Make it very easy for him to access his favorite clothes himself. If he refuses to get dressed, I would take him in his PJs. If he tak...
- I like what Diane B. had to say about reasons why your son is doing this to you instead of his dad. Sounds like your husband is no-nonsense with him and he grudgingly...
- My soon to be three year old was giving me a hard time about getting dressed in the morning. The logical, list of what we need to do to do X wasn't even working. I ...
Telephonus Interruptus... What Do I Do with an Interruptor?
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on January 1, 2010
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Calling all Mammas with a telephone!
Ok, I am in need of some effective, amusing, intriguing or unique ways to discourage the interruptions while on the phone. Toda...
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- Some times our little sweeties are afraid that they will forget some VITAL piece of trivia. In addition to training (and time) you could try asking your little one to...
- you didn't mention the age of the one doing the interupting, if it's a school age child send them to their room if they are being disruptive, a small toddler child you...
- I have told my kids if there is no emergency (blood, bones, fire, flood) and they interrupt me on the phone (or wake me up in the morning) then the answer is "NO" to w...
Just Small Talk....
Asked by L.M. from Kansas City
on June 3, 2011
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anyone getting sick of the over use of the word "LIKE" these days? LOL! I have a freelance design business and from time to time I get letters from I guess students, l...
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- I use "like" a lot. Sometimes I"ll go through and have to delete them! hehe... And, I use "totally" a lot too. I don't know why... :-)
- I am soooo guilty of using the word "like". I am very self concious of it and do not know how to break it. Even as I am saying the sentence or telling the story I tr...
- I hear you! ~My 15 y/o nephew is the drummer in a band, they recently were on one of our local radio stations and as I drove him and his band mates to the radio sta...
Canton IHA? Hospital Choice for Delivery?
Asked by B.S. from Detroit
on July 27, 2009
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has anyone ever used canton IHA for their OB/GYN care? If so, any Dr recommendations?
What hospital do you recommend? how was your experience?
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- Dr. McFarland was not only the best physician I have had the pleasure of working with, she performed an emergency c-section and personally monitored me throughout the ...
- my iha is in plymouth.....st joes was great for delivery :) dr gove is my ob's name, he was superiour :)
- It might be a late apply but Dr. Merkel is great. I am 30years old and have been seeing him since I was 19. Delievered my son by c-section. Even my own mother who h...
Seeking Help for My 3.5Yr Old Daughter, Who Is Having Bowel /Toileting Issues
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on December 30, 2009
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Hi all moms,
My 3.5 yr old daughter is having bowel issues. Anyone else have this problem? She is refusing to potty train at this time. She just refuses to go on th...
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- Hi A., I also have a 3.5yr old daughter with similar potty training issues. She is comfortable going "pee pee" on the potty, but still insists on using a pull-up t...
- A.- My son had loose stool issues when he was young, after trying several different food substitutions, I was able to narrow it down to apple juice. All the toddler/...
- As you can tell..you are not alone!n My son is 4 and going through the same stage- as it turns out, this is a very long stage for us. I've tried everything- and I do m...
Please Remind Me the Good Things About Winter
Asked by Y.C. from Orlando
on February 14, 2012
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We haven't had a bad winter as in other years and other states.
Still, can't wait to say good bye to the winter.
But it seems that we are going to have to wait a lit...
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- I like to think we are blessed to have snow or rainfall because there are still drought ridden areas of the world and people who are struggling because of it.. Rain o...
- You don't have to mow the lawn as often? I know in some places you don't have to at all.. but here in Houston, yep, we still have to. Also, layering, I love a cute ...
- I can't think of any. LOL
Does Anyone Feel like This About Their Job?
Asked by W.W. from San Francisco
on September 2, 2009
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I've been working for a property management company for over 8 years and I think it's time for me to find other opportunities. It's very stressful there. Lately, whe...
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- I have felt like that at times, because i have been in an awful job. Yours may not be awful---but you may just really not like it anymore and feel "forced" to do some...
- Hi W., To make this short I stumbled across a work from home opportunity that changed everything for me. I think I can help you. Take a look at my site and click more...
- W., I would line up a job first. I have one that makes me feel the same way at times. It all depends on what department I have been assigned to for the day. I have ...
