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How Do Keep My House Organized Without Doing All the Work Myself
First- I pick up after my husband, if it is an area that bothers me ..... but doesnt seem to fit the garbage department...we pop it in a large plastic bina ...
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- I am a very organized person also. It has driven me crazy that my family (husband, Daughter 6, Son 3) did not mind have clutter around them also. Oh yeah! I am a marri...
- Put a basket on the counter or whereever you fill comfortable for your children's papers. Go through them either daily or once a week or... then if they are of no sig...
- Hi M., I also find it highly distracting to have clutter left laying around. Three things that have helped me with my children and husband...First- I pick up after my...
What to Add/leave off Baby Registry?
We like a small metal garbage can with lid and empty the can almost .... Especially since we change our mind as to who is doing the evening daycare pick up! ...
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- I agree with Anne. Register for everything you want or think you may need. I had a lot of people pool together and get me some of the bigger purchases. I also regis...
- I read a few of the responses, and I agree with most of them, only request one kind of bottle, they seriously take up so much room, and you will end up prefering one b...
- i agree about the diaper genie....waste of money. at our house garbage goes out every day anyways. but onesies are a big must. i used cloth diaper as burp towels.
New Baby
... do not use anymore instead of putting it into the garbage and saving the landfills. .... Arrange pickup with just one person. 5. Post a Taken message. ...
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- Hi K. my name is K. I am 26 and have 2 children (girl 4, boy 3 months old). I have a neice who was a total surprise for us she was born 1month after my son and we scr...
- If you are ok with gently used baby items, get on freecycle and post on there what you need. We got an almost brand new bassinette for free...everything on there is f...
- Hi K., I shop cheap all the time. I love the Goodwill on 180th and Q. Also, the GW on 144th and old L...by the Mercedes tore, is good. I know there are a lot of...
Help Needed with Homeschool
... teaching and not policing the other garbage that goes on in a traditional class room. ..... and he'll pick up the rest of the stuff he needs on the way. ...
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- Dear W., I think the first thing I would do is to give up a few things. When my kids were younger, we gave up on having a clean house and homemade dinners every ni...
- Dear W., I have been "homeschooling" for several years. My oldest is 26 now, my youngest is 8. I know that there are parents out there that are successful with ...
- Hi W., It sounds like you are already doing a great job with your kids, Homeschooling is not easy and the first year or two is the toughest I think. You and your kid...
Family Visits Are Not Toddler Friendly
Ask for them to set up UPS pickup ahead of time so things can be shipped home ...... my MIL & FIL were that FIL was too ill to travel...which is garbage. ...
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- Hi A.- I hear your concerns and I agree that they are valid. There has to be a way to find a happy medium, though. Are you able to host part of the holidays at your ...
- I have been thru this, you do what works for you. People will always find a way to talk about you, your beliefs, the way you raise your children, etc. etc, might as we...
- Well, these particular holidays are about family. However, you have your own family now. You are really stressed in anticipation of all that can (and likely will) go w...
Help with a Kitchen Problem
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on March 21, 2009
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I have somwe old kitchen knives that I would like to throw away, but I dont just want to put them in the garbage. What do you think is the best & safest way to dispose...
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- I wrap them up in old newspaper, or if your recycling them put them inside something. Roll them up in a frozen pizza box or something.
- Take them to salvation army or thrift shop. A family could use them if they can't afford to buy brand new knives. Kudo's to you though for thinking to NOT put th...
- Are they still any good? I give my stuff to VVA or Purple Heart. Do you have a rep in your area? A truck will come to your house on a scheduled pick up day. For mor...
Flooded Basement -- 4 Boxes of Wet Books
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on August 28, 2007
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Hi ladies, we just got about a foot of water in last week's storm, our electric went out and sump stopped and we were on vacation.... I've managed to get the basement...
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- maybe put them out in the sun to dry and then throw them out with the weekly garbage.
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK They have trucks that drive around and pick stuff up. I know they do charge, but it might be cheaper than your alternative. Do you have any kids in t...
- Call the local dump and see what they suggest. Also try one of the dumpster companies, sometimes they will come out and get smaller loads, of course you will pay for i...
Cleaning, Children Cleaning
Asked by G.C. from Houston
on May 26, 2009
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How do I show my kids to pick up after themselves? My girls wont pickup after themselves. I need some advice on how to get them to do it. We tried a reward system but ...
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- I saw a really neat TV segment about getting your kids to pick up their stuff. The cleaning expert told the Mom and Dad to go through their kids' rooms after they had...
- I have 2 teens, a tween, and an almost tween. We do the timer thing. but what really works is their allowance. I have a roll of quarters for each of them for the mon...
- Anything left on the floor, or laying around anyplace, gets picked up and put away out of sight. When they don't have it to play with anymore, they'll learn to take c...
Neighbors
Asked by B.L. from Seattle
on September 9, 2008
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I'm looking for etiquette guidance. We love our neighborhood but are currently facing two neighbor issues that are concerning.
The first is our neighbor across t...
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- I 100% agree with what Tristan has said about moving the garbage cans. How rude of your neighbor!!! The street is a public place and it's first come, first served. ...
- As far as the garbage cans in most cities you are actually required to take the garbage off the road when it is not the pickup day. Maybe just give him a friendly remi...
- Hi, I live in a busy neighborhood too. The parking is a pain at times but we chose to live here. The street is public parking and your neighbor must think he is bet...
Ideas for a "Fairy Tale" Costume for a Boy
Asked by T.R. from Boise
on June 17, 2008
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Hello Fellow Mammas,
When I picked up my son from preschool today his teacher informed me that it was "Once Upon A Time" week and Wednesday all the children are to ...
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- He could be an ogre or a troll or a bad guy. They are sometimes more fun to play. He could be Prince Charming and dress very nicely and knock all the gilrs socks off. ...
- Robin Hood is an easy one. I took some forest green felt and made a tunic. buy 2 yards of fabric and just fold it in half. cut a hole out of the folded end for a he...
- I don't have any advice for you about the dressing up part, but I would be SO TICKED OFF to get that short of notice on something like that- your TIME, MONEY and EFFOR...
