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The Earth and the Environment
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on April 3, 2008
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What do you think of "going green", global warming and the state of our environment? Do you make a conscious effort to recycle, save energy and resources, etc?
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- Absolutely!!! I don't have a huge understanding of global warming nor do I know if I believe it's really happening. But why the heck not do what you can to help! My...
- Sorry, but you invited me onto this soap box :) YES! YES! YES! It is your responsibility to your children to teach them how to recylce, save energy and our preciou...
- I'm considering starting up a mom-owned business where I go into peoples houses and advise on things that they could do or change to 'green up' - it would also provid...
Chicken in Your Backyard
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on February 20, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am trying to go as 'green' as possible these days and would love to have my own fresh eggs to collect in my backyard.
Is anybody keeping chickens in their...
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- check with your local city council laws - lots of cities make it illegal to do this
- chickens are great, we have two at the moment - henny and pecky - and they are great pets (we've even painted their toe nails!). if you start out with chicks you will ...
- depending on where you live, you need to make sure that there are no zoning issues involved. Some residential areas will not allow you to have any sort of livestock in...
Need a Pest Control Referral
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on March 12, 2009
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I need a good pest control referral. I would like organic - but am willing to go with either. We did organic last season and I don't think it was as effective. Than...
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- We use EcoSafe Pest Control. They are BY FAR the BEST we have ever used. We never see bugs. They come quarterly and will come repeatedly if needed, although we ha...
- Hi M., I highly recommend Jennifer Luney with PestWorks. They do an outstanding job. Below is her bio and she can be reached at ###-###-#### Pestworks is an Addis...
- Texas Seasons Pest Control is great! ###-###-####
Help! Need So Advice on Debt.
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on August 14, 2008
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My name is Lisa I live in tinley park. I screwed up big time I have a lot of credit card debt, my credit score is low and I feel bad for what I'm putting my family th...
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- Is it a gambling, drug, or alcohol problem? How about habitual shopper? There's help out there for almost anything nowadays.
- First off, don't beat yourself up. We all make money mistakes, put that energy into wanting to make it stop and live a better life for you and your family. I'm on the...
- I wonder if your working or looking for a home based business. I have a number with free info, you can check it out and leave a message if your interested in more inf...
Girl Scout Cookies -- Thin Mints
Asked by D.N. from Detroit
on March 18, 2008
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So my husband trains for triathlons and is working toward his first Iron Man this August. As you can imagine SEVERE caloric deficeits arise and he needs to replace hi...
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- Hello! My daugher is still in Girl Scouts, and we have a bunch of cookies left over we are trying to get rid of (we have been doing booth sales, but if we dont get ri...
- One of our receptionists may have a bunch...I'll get back to you today! L.
- Hi D.:) My daughter is a Girl Scout and she has come to realize that people are passionate about their GS cookies LOL. Anyway, what I can recommend is going to www....
Birthday Present for My Soon to Be 11Yr Old (B-day Oct 4Th)
Asked by C.R. from Omaha
on September 19, 2006
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Ok, I know I'm cuttin it close, but that's usually what I do. I have no clue what to get my son for his birthday. I don't have a lot to spend and he is at that point...
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- Hello C., My name is Fre` (Free) and I am new to this site , however I am a single mama of 4 boys...this last birthday I was short on cash for my 14 yrs b-day. I know ...
- PSP is not a great gift for a kid they break too easily and they are way to expensive. My son has a Nintendo DS they are durable and they are not as expensive but sti...
- Mervyn's had the Heelys on sale for $54.99 last week. You should check it out. You can also go to Game Crazy and get a good used system for much less than brand new. ...
How Many Activities Do You Have Your Kids In?
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on July 25, 2011
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My son is 7 and is currently playing football 3 days a week. Before that it was baseball (4 days a week) and before that was basketball 3 days a week. We don't force h...
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- My daughter is 6. We are active Girl Scouts and then one sport per season. She had requested to play soccer in the Spring then she wanted to try softball...I said you...
- I like to try to keep it at one activity per season. But we might make an exception with Fall Baseball & golf lessons this year....
- My daughter, who is 8, takes Karate and a foreign language lessons. My son, is 4 almost 5, and does not take any formal classes, yet. He is not my daughter and has h...
Seeking Help in Raising Money for a Special Needs Bike
Asked by A.S. from Columbus
on April 10, 2008
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Hello my name is A. I am a mother of three handsome little boys. Matthew is almost 5, Andrew is 4 and nicholas is 3 1/2. Matthew has cerebal palsy and fully relies on ...
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- Have you tried your local Disabilities and Special Needs Board? This may be a resource that can help you apply for special assistance. I don't know if they would be ...
- For funding ideas maybe a flyer of him laughing and a picture of the bike, then the total cost, with wording help this child laugh more with contact info for donations...
- I just saw your request and was touched by your faith in God and devotion to your family. I know that this is your special request right now and you received so many g...
Desperate for Financial Help
Asked by A.S. from St. Louis
on April 20, 2008
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I am at rock bottom. My husband came to me today and wants to file for bankrupcy because of a 2 month unemployment and years of financial mistakes. I am desperate to...
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- Research on line. You may have to have a lawyer and they can give you the pro and cons which are many. Free budget help is available - call Legal Services. If you a...
- Hi, It not to late to get a book by Dave Ramsey called Total Money Make Over. He also, has a radio show and will be in Kansas City on May 2, 2008. There are churc...
- If you can avoid filing bancruptcy, I would. My sister did this several years ago and has stuggled ever since to build her credit back up No one seems to trust her fi...
Needing Words of Encourangement - Breastfeeding
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on October 11, 2010
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We took baby to doctor today to get a weight check. he was born 8lbs 4 oz. when we left the hospital he weighed 7lbs 8oz. I am exclusively breastfeeding but it seems b...
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- Keep nursing, but you rest when the baby rests. Drink lots of water, milk and some juice. Also drink a bottle of beer a day if you can get the imported type do it as...
- This happens so much! Both my sister and I were told our babies were "failing to thrive" and they weren't! By six weeks, both our daughters had evened out their weight...
- hhhmmmmm ....My baby lost weight after the first week and my Dr. said it was completely normal. He advised that I feed him longer and more often. That was hard beca...
