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Saving Food from Going to Waste
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on August 15, 2011
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The NYTimes recently had an article on foraging for food at vacant homes' urban gardens and it got me thinking. I am wanting to start some sort of community program, w...
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- It is against the health codes to distribute food that is unfit to be sold in the store for human consumption. They used to do that here, the produce guy would call th...
- our local food pantry gets leftover bread from panera, so i know it can be done and can be used. from what i understand panera takes and bags it and tosses it in the ...
- City Harvest runs something like this in NYC. I think they collect from restaurants, shops, and even from corporate luncheons and formal affairs.
Chestnuts
Asked by ✤.J. from Dover
on October 14, 2011
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Anyone know what to do with whole chestnuts? I was in an Amish market near my house yesterday afternoon & saw a package in the produce section for $1.50 so I bought t...
Ants
Asked by C.H. from Lincoln
on June 1, 2007
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For some reason, this year the ants seem esp. bad this year (OUTSIDE). Any idea's on how to get rid of them or at least keep the population down??
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- TRY THIS--- it works GREAT!!! Get Rid of Ants Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants....
- I hate to use chemicals near my children or pets. I use peppermint (or cinnamon) essential oil around the perimeter of my house. Just a few drops here and there and ...
- Outside ant traps. They take the poisoned food from it, then take it back to the colony. Genius! Good luck. A tad "less humane" way some people do it, boiling water ...
Allowance
Asked by T.C. from Hickory
on March 22, 2011
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At what age did you start allowance with your kids? and how much?
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- T., My kids started getting allowance when they were old enough to do things to earn it, chores , per say. Setting the table ,taking out trash ,etc .It wa...
- Funny Story: We started giving our daughter $5.00 a week as allowance for small chores she was doing. Setting the table, keeping up on the cat box, etc. She was 10...
- we started allowances in Kindergarten. $5 a week - they have chores to do - so the money is not just given to them... My oldest is responsible for getting all the t...
Dealing with Inappropriate Comments
Asked by T.D. from San Francisco
on July 22, 2010
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Recently my husband and I overheard my father-in-law tell my daughter, "you should live with us because your mommy and daddy are poor and have no money." My MIL repri...
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- how about telling him "But she lives with us so she can learn that money doesn't buy happiness?"
- You know what I'd do? Take him up on his offer. Next time he says it, say, "You know, I'm so glad you mentioned that. Husband and I are really stressed out and coul...
- Hi Mama- You have to squelch it, now. Really, your daughter is very impressionable. And when you think about it, unless your in laws were born into wealthy families, t...
3 Month Old Waking Every 2 Hours Screaming
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2011
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Hi. My son is 3 months Old and is exclusively breast fed. He was doing well, sleeping from about 11 to 2 and then 2 to 6 each night. Two weeks ago we went through his ...
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- My experience is that something like this is usually gas. Try Colic Calm--it's a FDA approved, homeopathic solution for gas, colic, reflux and teething--so if your son...
- BioGaia probiotic drops. You can get them at the Pump Station or at CVS pharmacies (the pharmacist may have to order it over night). They must be stored in the refr...
- The way he is curling his legs up and SCREAMING, is classic gas symptoms. Or, he is sick. Bicycle his legs. Lightly massage his belly in circular movements Watch...
Ant Invasion
Asked by C.M. from Kansas City
on April 19, 2008
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Help! Two years ago our ant invasion started. We paid for a professional, but it just got worse. We found that if we sprayed ourselves it seemed to take care of some...
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- I haven't seen this as a response, yet, but this is the only thing that works for me. Baby powder. I read it in a magazine or something a couple of years ago and it's ...
- Hi! I have to add my vote for Ant Terro! We get a small invasion of ants every year or so, and Terro seems to be the only thing that gets rid of them. As everyone h...
- i found these natural remedies online. here is the link http://www.eartheasy.com/live_natpest_control.htm " The first line of defense is to remove the attractant...
Dumster Diving for Food (Anybody Doing It?)
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on December 4, 2011
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My husband has two jobs :his own company where his paychecks are not consistent(only made $2000 since july) and second job where he makes $250 a week so our $$$$ are ...
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- No, I haven't and no I wouldn't consider it. Sorry....
- No way would I do it....and if your money is that tight...how do you usually shop at Trader Joes...to me it is expensive and upscale?
- All I know is that there is a whole subculture doing this -as you mention and that is showcased in the film. Just be very careful about open packages, expiration dates...
12 Year Old "Bored" and Wants Video Games
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on April 3, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for taking time to read my question. My son is 12, that's a handful by itself, I know. He is "bored"...bored at school, bored at home, bored ...
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- As long as he keeps up on school there is nothing wrong with him having fun with his friends.
- Hello, I too am from PA, where are you from, I am from Allentown, I am here for about 3 more years. I also have a 12 year old son and he is bored all the time too. I a...
- This is how boys socialize. My son is 15 years old now and has been doing the video thing with his friends since middle school.
Healthy Food Suggestions
Asked by E.L. from Dallas
on January 14, 2009
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Hello,
I'm researching better food options to feed my 3 yr old son to get away from dairy, refined sugars, etc. I spent a long time in Whole Foods this morning lik...
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- One suggestion is if the ingredient list is long don't even bother reading it, it probably is full of toxic chemicals. THis will save you alot of time in the grocery ...
- Great question and one I struggle with myself. You've gotten some great suggestions! The challenge in my house is, which ones of them will my picker eater eat? Try ...
- Hi, E L, The best place to shop for kids is in the produce department. Carrot sticks, apples (organic), bananas. Using peanut butter or yogurt for dipping is very e...
