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International Adoption
Asked by H.J. from Spokane
on May 16, 2011
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Has anyone adopted from another country or know anyone who has. My husband I would like to adopt from possibly Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia or the Philippines but we dont real...
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- My husband and I adopted our youngest son through Holt International. We also have a SIL that was adopted through Holt and know several other families who went through...
- You could try going to an adoption place and asking them but you may get mean comments about abandoning American children. Have you checked to see if there are interna...
- Kyrgyzstan isn't open right now. We began with that country 4yrs ago and they closed right as we submitted our paperwork. They have signed an adoption bill but right n...
Seeking Fund Raising Ideas for My Granddaughter's Choir Trip.
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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One of our granddaughters is a freshman in high school and has made the Varsity Select Choir. We are very proud of her. The Choir will be making a trip later in the sc...
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- A jump rope team in Grandview raised money with a flock of pink, plastic flamingos. Someone would pay to have the flock land in a neighbor's yard in the middle of the...
- I think Kohl's will also hire extra wrapping/ restocking help for fundraising purposes around the holiday season. If the trip isn't until next spring this might be an...
- I think there is nothing better than babysitting money- make a flyer and pop it throughout some neighborhoods- spread the word thru your church or other group events a...
International Adoption
Asked by S.K. from Pittsburgh
on February 19, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has ever adopted a child internationally? I am seriously considering it and after doing some research it seems the only thing that is holdin...
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- Children from Ukraine have a high incidence of neglect and also fetal alcohol syndrome. Many times the extent of the damage is not known or shared at the time of adop...
- We adopted from China in 1999 thru Adoptions from the Heart. I cannot say better things about adoption. It gave us a wonderful daughter, and her wonderful (I like to...
- There are pros and cons for every type of adoption - you really have to follow your heart and do what's right for your family. It's sad that the cost is often the det...
Adoption with Current Debt
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on September 14, 2011
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My husband and I are thinking about adopting. We have two children already, but would like to extend our family to at least four kids by adoption. However, we do hav...
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- As far as the debt is concerned, I suggest talking to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Dallas. They have offices all over the Metroplex. They are the only offic...
- My honest opinion, you should be in a sound financial position before bringing another child into your home. If you have debt like in the form of a mortgage then I wo...
- Adoption can be done with almost no cost (adopting a child from foster care in your county usually has no fees!) or minimal costs (adopting a special needs child inter...
Anyone Heard of Arbonne and the Figure 8 Weight Loss Program?
Asked by A.P. from Peoria
on March 13, 2008
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I went to a Ladies Day Out fund raiser at my 1st grader's school. There was an Arbonne rep discussing the Figure 8 weight loss program and the vitamins. It's expensiv...
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- I can see that you have gotten a lot of feedback. I also have a business with Arbonne after using the products decided this was the way to go. Contact the person you m...
- Hi A., Yes I have heard of and I tried the Figure 8 program ( Last summer). It didn't really work for me ( I'm 57) - the protein drink in the morning or whenever (...
- Hi there A., Not sure about that program, but I do know that Juice Plus products wrok if you use them with a good nutrition program and exercise. There's really no ...
Hello Would like Some New Friends
Asked by A.P. from Seattle
on April 14, 2008
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hello all, I am a sahm, with 6 children and 1 step child, i would love some new buddies to chat e-mail, by the way i'm british, i live in the west midlands, and have a...
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- Hi there! Welcome! I don't live to far from you. I live in Sequim. I'm about 1/2 an hour away from you. My name is B. and I'm a single mother with a 4 (almost 5 y...
- A Father/Daughter dance is a good money maker. You get a DJ, a photographer and have a dessert like icecream being served with many fun toppings to chose from....... ...
- I'm from Port Townsend, too!!! Who's your Auntie? Chances are I know of her. I'm a grown-up mom -- my baby will be 26 in June. I'm always interested in finding out...
14-Year-old Daughter's Friend's "Lifestyles" Are Breaking Us! (Long, Sorry!)
Asked by L.J. from Atlanta
on July 6, 2010
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I have 3 children, including 1 getting ready to go off to college. My 14-year old's best friend since 4th grade is an only child with a 3 income family (child support,...
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- Mom, no more sending $20 with her for dinner when she visits them just because they don't cook. No wonder they like her coming over - she finances their dinner! I ha...
- If she gets an allowance then she will have to budget her money and decide what is the most important thing. She won't learn if you keep dishing it out. Just explain ...
- Whew, I'm glad I have boys!! :) When I was this age I babysat to earn money for things like this. I made a lot of money babysitting. I also would tell her not to ask y...
Right to Work States, I Have a Few ?'S
Asked by K.G. from Fort Wayne
on December 16, 2011
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Well it seems that our gov. is pushing really hard for the right to work here in IN. I have done some reading but have not found any info on how it effects the workers...
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- I don't have experience with unions. What I do know is that a RTW state means that employees have no rights. We can be terminated for any reason or no reason with ...
- K.: Virginia is a Right to Work state. Thank God!! However, there are still unions here. ETA: YES! Employees still have rights in RTW states. That's ignorance to...
- I don't have any experience with unions, but both of my parents owned their own businesses when I was growing up. My dad had his own remodeling business and my mom wa...
What Fundraising Works Best?
Asked by L.S. from Tampa
on March 18, 2008
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Our church is doing fundraisers to raise money to send our teens to church camp. We're a really small church. Next month we're going to have a rummage sale, bake sal...
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- I was very involved with my youth group when I live in Massachusetts. We had an International Food night, which is easy if you have some sort of church hall or someth...
- Hi L., I am a local distributor for a company who does candle fundraisers. The smallest group I have worked with is 5 and they found it very successful..I would app...
- Chocolate always bring in money. Different companies you can get the chocolate bars from, then sell them for $1.00 a bar. I used to always sell chocolate and did very ...
529 Plans
Asked by T.B. from Philadelphia
on May 30, 2009
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Hi Moms. My son recently inherited some money that is to be out into a 529 Plan. In order to release the money the lawyer hadiling the estate needs ro know what finan...
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- Hi T., I work for a Certified Financial Planner and we handle 529 accounts all the time. If you are interested in learning more about 529 accounts and which company...
- Hi T., Whatever you do, get it out of the hands of the attorney as soon as you can. Edward Jones is a good financial consultant. Good luck. D.
- hi T., contact a ' good; financial advisor . thisis your childs monies / taxes levied on you and dad if done incorrectly . also; I WOULD consider a...
