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School Stuff
Asked by T.S. from Des Moines
on March 29, 2011
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Just have a question on how you ladies handle all of the "stuff" the kids bring home from school.
I have a 4th grader and a 1st grader and I swear they bring enoug...
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- I weed out the incoming every week. I recycle the usual stuff: gazillion worksheets, etc. I keep the unusual stuff: art projects, projects and pick a few tests t...
- I take photos of many of the art projects (and then we toss them) Once a year or so i go through the totes and try to keep special writing [rojects and other select i...
- I do a first level filter when it comes home (is it really that good/cute/etc.) My kids are younger so that is easier to do b/c some of it is just scribbles. We also ...
Getting Rid of Baby Stuff
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on September 1, 2008
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I have a bunch of baby stuff I need to get rid of. Equipment, clothes, toys and some time sensitive material such as diapers and formula. I want to get rid of them in ...
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- www.zwaggle.com is a great spot to "sell" your used kids' goods for points, then you can use the points to buy other kids' stuff. You can go to your local food bank...
- Craigslist is the best place. I personally, am looking for lots of baby stuff on there and I have already bought some. As well, I have sold a lot of stuff on craigsl...
- I take all my gently used items to Me 'N Moms (Ballard, Issaquah, Lynnwood) and consign them there. The things they don't accept I take to Goodwill or save for a thrif...
What Did You Do with All Your Baby Stuff When You Were Done Having Kids?
Asked by D.P. from Minneapolis
on October 29, 2011
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Just went through all my stuff and now deciding what to do with it. Is it even worth taking to a resale shop like Once Upon a Child? I don't have time to do a garage...
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- If you are looking to make some money (and lets face it who isn't) I would really recommend doing a consignment sale. You price your stuff yourself and you generally...
- 1- friends 2- distant family 3- Goodwill Easier than a yard sale. D.
- Keep a couple of special things, maybe two or three. I am lucky to be a part of a wonderful group of friends, who just so happen to have kids at the same time or ju...
Mother's Day
Asked by K.C. from Mansfield
on May 6, 2008
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With Mother's Day less than a week away I am looking for ideas for a Mother's Day gift for my Mom. She doesn't really NEED anything, but I want to surprise her with s...
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- I just found plantable cards at Walmart. Cards that have flower seeds woven? into the paper. The paper is also biodegradable. I plan on giving my mom a pretty plant...
- I'm creating a small scrapbook for my mothers, from my daughter. Creative Memories sells quick kits (scrapbook, background paper, quotes, and stickers) for $15. Your...
- Pictures, Pictures and more Pictures! Grandmothers love to have pictures to share of their grandkids! Framed pictures, mini brag books for the purse or even a pictur...
What Is Your Relationship with Your Own Mother?
Asked by M.A. from Toledo
on March 16, 2012
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I'm just wondering what relationship do you have with your mother. Mine had its ups and downs but lately it is a nightmare. My mother always criticizes everything I do...
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- My relationship with my mother is not great either. When I turned 16-17 years old, my mother changed. We didn't spend much time together, she worked a lot and my boy...
- When I first had my daughter I was a single mom. 18, crappy job, etc. Since she had the financial stability to help me out, she did. With money, clothes, car seat, str...
- I have a good relationship with my mom. I can tell her just about anything. yes, we have are moments but it just petty differences and that all depends on the mood a...
Mother Problems
Asked by B.N. from Sherman
on March 4, 2008
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I need someone to help, My mother is driving me insane. We do not have the happy loving mother/ daughter relationship that most have. We live about 45 min away from h...
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- You know two kids are a lot harder than one especially when the youngest is only 2 years old. I don't think you mother should have to take them both. Be happy she is w...
- You have received some good advice. Your mother isn't being difficult. She has limitations. Your four-year-old can have special time with her and you can make that yo...
- First of all, you would be amazed at how many of us do not get along with our Mothers! Sadly, it usually means we are just like them! I too am a stay-at-home Mom w...
A Very Outraged Mother
Asked by M.L. from Fort Wayne
on December 13, 2006
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.I have a very special question for everyone. I have a step daughter that lives with me and My husband. Some things happened to his daughter my husbands, well I repo...
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- There is nothing you can do to make your son "go the other way". You will have to accpet him for who he is. I'm sure he will respect you enough to not do "sexual" thin...
- Hello, Well I am a mom of a 14 and 19 year old daughters and I am going through with this with the youngest one. That is all I hear out of the high school that every...
- I have never had to deal with this personally with any of my kids but I have an uncle who is gay and my grandmother disowned him and we never saw him again.She regrets...
My Mother Is a Minimalist
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on May 8, 2010
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I'm finding that I constantly frustrated with my own mother. She and my father are VERY comfortable financially. She watches my children 2 days a week while I work at ...
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- LOL, I am a mother of a 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl and I sound a lot like your mother:-) Me and my husband are pretty well off, but we NEVER buy anything wi...
- Wow! She sounds like my mom. Maybe the 2 days is all she can handle of the kids? Are you an only child? Does she care for your siblings kids, too? It does sound l...
- There was an article in the Reader's Digest magazine, I think the recent one, that talked about "tightwads" and cheapskates. I guess that is what your Mom is..... I ...
Mother's Day
Asked by J.K. from Sacramento
on May 11, 2009
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Hi Moms, I finally felt that I needed to ask this question as my 2nd Mother's Day was a bust. Let me start off by saying that I love my husband and I know that materia...
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- Not necessarily what I believe, but some men just aren't into gifts, and some men believe that a child is the one to give to Mom on Mother's Day, not the husband (you ...
- I highly recommend Susan Page's books - How one of you can bring the two of you together, If we are so in love, why are't we happy, and a book by Tulane(sp?) - The sec...
- I'm sorry about the disappointment you felt over Mother's Day, it sounds like you have high expectations. I don't think Mothers Day is about the gifts, I love the fac...
Young Mother
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on October 17, 2006
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It is difficult being a married young mother of two children, i am greatfull for my children and my life, but sometimes feel alone. Everyone my age i know still are s...
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- Hi C., I was a young mom once so I understand what you are feeling. If you need some advice or just someone to listen to you, I am the one. Years of experience has tau...
- Don't worry, I feel the same way. I am 25 and have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter. Mine and my husbands friends are all single. Some have children but are not in a relatio...
- I do understand how you feel - it's good to know that there are other moms out there that I can relate to. I feel like I don't connect to my non-mom friends anymore......
