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Wondering How Other Stay at Home Mothers Came to Their Decision
Asked by F.M. from Springfield
on July 21, 2008
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I am wondering how other stay at home mothers came to their decision to do so. I never really discussed it with other mothers because it is an honor to be able to do ...
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- Hi, F.. It was an easy decision for me because I didn't love my job enough to keep me away from my children. We could really use a second income, but we have everyth...
- Hi F., Being a SAHM is an honor and a privelidge! Always remember that your childrens memories are going to be with the fun things they did with family members, no...
- I love being at home with my boys. After I had Aaron I was a single mom for awhile so I had no choice but to go to work but I was also fortunate enough to have my youn...
Child Support Question
Asked by T. from Minneapolis
on August 25, 2011
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I will try to make this as brief as possible. I have been divorced for almost 7 years. From that union, we had 4 children together. The children live with me, go to sc...
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- There are a lot factored into the calculation for child support so you can't really ask the general public what is an accurate amount and what isn't. Our county has a...
- Point blank you do what is necessary to support your kids. 7 years is a long time and things do change. A question to ask is if he has more children to support with ...
- Since you have a decent relationship with your ex, maybe your first approach should be to track the spending per month and compare "half" to the $600 that you are gett...
Decision to Be Made: Guam or Hawaii...
Asked by L.G. from Stationed Overseas
on November 4, 2008
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My husaband & I have been patiently awaiting the overseas assignment list to be able to put in for a new duty station. We were hoping to stay here in Germany, Ramstei...
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- Hi L., My recommendation would also be Hawaii, but that is only my opinion. Guam might be a great assignment for your family, as each family's needs are different. ...
- L., I have a friend who did two tours in Guam and loved it. Her and her family have spent 10 years overseas so they have a good idea about overseas living. I will ema...
- Have not been to any of these personally, but leaving Germany I would love to go to warm weather! Go for Hawaii! You homeschool and the worst complaint I hear are the ...
Taxes with a in Home Nanny
Asked by A.H. from Houston
on September 19, 2006
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Hi everyone I am needing some help I don't know what the laws or IRS laws are when you have an in home nanny, I don't want to get in trouble by not taking taxes out. C...
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- All you have to do is keep track of how much you pay her, cash or check is fine, in January when you file your taxes fill out the form for the Child Care tax credit wh...
- I suggest calling the IRS or a tax accountant. If you need a number in Houston, email me privately. Shoot, even H&R Block will be able to answer that. Once you find...
- I believe she would be considered an independant contractor and as such she would have to pay her own taxes. you might want to find out if there are any forms you wou...
Back to School - Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, Jackets Etc.
Asked by D.S. from Denver
on August 6, 2009
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Ok moms it is that time again... back to school! My boys are really hard on their backpacks and often go through multiples in a school year - usually zippers breaking....
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- I have found that LL Bean and Jansport are tne best for our boys. My husbands LL Bean lasted through his mission and college and he is still using it 3 years later. My...
- I had the same problem with zippers on backpacks breaking when I was going to University. I finally started buying daypacks in the camping and sporting goods section o...
- I agree with your friend. Land's End and L.L. B. are my favorites. As for making sure everything returns home from school? Good luck! Our policy is "if you lose it...
College Transfer
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on October 21, 2009
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My step-son met his girlfriend over this past summer just before going off to college. This is his first love and now he wants to transfer to the college that his gir...
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- Agreed. Teach him now to stick to his plans. If he transfers, he loses the time he's already put in, possibilities for scholarships, may have to spend MORE time in c...
- Your step-son is an adult. I think it is a stupid idea and I most certainly would not be paying the additional cost of tuition, but it would be his choice. However...
- well, of course it's a lousy idea and of course he should stay put. and of course young love does not take adult sensibilities into account. 'had she affections and wa...
Need Ideas for Christmas Presents for Many Children
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on November 23, 2008
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Hi: I have to purchase presents for my husband's family and there are 9 children ranging in ages of 14-3. The 3 oldest are girls ages 14, 13 and 11. I am only able t...
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- Girls would probably love to have a Diary or nice Journal. You can sometimes find nice Journals on clearance at Tuesday Mornings.
- movie tickets. The dollar movie has gift cards.
- I have an almost 14 yr old girl and gift cards are preferred! Examples: Starbucks, Best Buy, Pac Sun, Hot Topic, any nail/spa treatment, Sephora, Ulta...etc
Cheapskate or "Normal" Mom Fed up with School Supply Lists?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on August 2, 2011
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I'm on a rant right now so forgive me, but Ticondaroga pencils, presharpened?
I'm aggravated with our school district/principal/teachers for creating such expensive...
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- Yes, it's crazy. Last year, my nieces school supply list was a fortune! And, they still have to get random things throughout the year. They couldn't even keep their o...
- One additional thought, especially for those of you who are carping and moaning about little old pencil costs: Get over it soon, because when you get to higher grades,...
- I buy EXACTLY what is on the list, then half the class sends NOTHING in. Supplies are donated, but the child has to go to the office and ask which many won't. The te...
Babysitter Anxiety
Asked by L.M. from New York
on March 10, 2010
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am I crazy? First, a little info-
I am the first of my friends to have a baby. I do not have any family here to help me out (closest family is 8 hours drive). I am...
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- You are not crazy but very funny. I must say my child is almost 5 has been in daycare since 4 months but I have never left him with a babysitter like the type you are ...
- I wanted to suggest also that usually babysitters that work at daycares are very good, also because they have LOTS of experience with babies. I would call the daycares...
- you could call a local daycare and speak to the director, frequently college students at daycare babysit for children from the center for extra money; perhaps the dire...
Question About Saving and Scrimping
Asked by K.S. from Indianapolis
on June 16, 2009
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I just had my 4th baby and am having extreme second thoughts about going back towork the middle of august. I am a preschool teacher who teaches only 2 days a wek from...
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- Hi K., The first thing I would do is go back and look at your budget and see what you could cut out if you were to cut things to the bone. For instance, if you cha...
- We cut out renting movies, we borrow them from the library. We quit going to fast food restaurants. Bike rides, picnics, trail walks, croquet, family ball games, tri...
- It's already been said, but I can't recommend Dave Ramsey's Finacial Peace University high enough! It's awesome!!
