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I May Be Weird but Am I the Only One Who Thinks SAHM Is a Luxury??
Asked by L.D. from Los Angeles
on January 24, 2009
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I'm sorry I don't want to offend anyone but almost every post I see has SAHM after it and it bugs me. It bugs me because I don't have the luxury of staying home with m...
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- L., Okay, I understand you're resentment and frustrations...there are people who live off the system and have kids that they can't afford, but your anger seems a sm...
- HI, I'm a SAHM... and I initially was going to go back to work, but then once we have our 1st child, and could not find a suitable baby-sitter and did not want to lea...
- Well, certainly I feel staying at home with your children is a luxury, as not everyone can do so. What ever the reason is that people make their choice I am sure it w...
Family Vacations - How Often, How Much and Where?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on January 26, 2011
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How often do you take a family vacation, or a vacation for just you and hubby? In 9 years, we have had one vacation, and that was our honeymoon. We stil feel guilty ...
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- My first note comes from me in my psychologist hat: Studies have repeatedly shown that several short vacations (ie three day weekend trips) through out the year are m...
- I realize how lucky we are. My in-laws have decided to use up their kids inheritance now, while we can enjoy it together. They have paid for trips to California(x2),...
- Our goal is to go on one trip husband/wife and one family trip each year. Our kids are still pretty little, so it hasn't shaken out exactly like that, but pretty clos...
Just for Fun - Something for Yourself
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on December 10, 2010
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If money and/or time were no object, what one luxury or treat would you give yourself as a gift? I think as moms we tend to get enmeshed in our childrens' and husband...
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- I would take an hour long yoga class 3x a week :-) MY DREAM! great question ! ahh its nice to dream.......
- 1) A Maid 2) get a once a month delivery to myself for a flower bouquet ALL year 3) a pedicure 4) a personal Chef 5) clothes 6) new furniture
- An oceanfront home, and endless gift card from Barnes & Noble for books AND a private jet & pilot so getting there is not an issue. (Too over the top?)
Small or Big Home
Asked by S.G. from Cumberland
on October 11, 2011
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We are looking to buy a home. We have 3 young children. Do we buy a small home that isn't so glamorous and would allow us to have a lot of extra money each month so we...
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- I would say go smaller and have more cash on hand. And maybe pay off the house a bit faster say 15 year mortgage rather than 30 year.
- I would chose the house that is in the good school district. A glamorous house is nice - but most people who own those "glamorous" homes end up fighting over money ...
- Obviously there are benefits to either. We bought the big house with a view in the glamorous neighborhood because we were both working and didn't plan to have kids. ...
Keeping up with the Joneses
Asked by K.R. from Portland
on April 16, 2008
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We live in a very affluent town. We, however are not. My husband works for the town and because of what he does we have to live here. We lucked out to find a house tha...
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- Hi K., I had a similar experience with my children. I was a single mother when my two youngest were growing up. We were renting a small apartment in an affluent c...
- This is so frustrating. We went through this with our son because we refused to buy Nintendo and Game Boys - we went to museums (free passes from the library, or we g...
- K. ~ As someone who grew up in an affluent town and always felt as if my friends had more and did more, I know where your son is coming from. It is hard to be a ki...
Jff-no Kids Allowed???
Asked by A.W. from Washington DC
on July 28, 2011
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I just read a recent article on Yahoo News about kids being officially banned from certain places and events. I was wondering what you think? Here's an excerpt of th...
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- Theres a time and a place for everything. It seems some parents have shown poor judgement as to what is and what is not a kid friendly environment, and therefore that...
- It actually frightens me. To me it de-values children. It scares me to think that I am raising my child in a culture that does not wish to understand, make allowance...
- What other regulations do we just sit back and watch "them", whoever them may be, place upon us? You can't take kids here or there Can't smoke Cant' walk on the g...
Credit cards/Debt/Living Within Your Means
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on August 5, 2011
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there have been a ton of questions on here lately about credit cards, debt and living within your means....there was one mom who emptied her wallet and was surprised.....
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- Well, I like to use credit cards, because I get cash back on my purchases. We never carry a balance, so I don't think I live beyond my means at all. If you are able ...
- We've been a cash only family for a few years, as well. Here's why I WANT a credit card: - My dog broke his foot. We had to wait ELEVEN days to get paid, because...
- We are working hard to be a cash only family too! We are only $2000 in credit card debt and working hard to get it paid off, but due to unforseen medical expenses we ...
Can't Agree with Hubby on Third Child...
Asked by J.R. from Las Vegas
on November 26, 2008
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I want a third child, but my husband does not. He grew up with two kids and I had three in my family. He think that if we have another kid, we will be depriving them...
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- Hi, J., I will not tell you what to do. I will just share my experience as a financial analyst, teacher and woman who struggled to create my only two living childr...
- I know you are looking for advice on how to make your husband understand how strongly you feel, but have you considered trying to understand how he is trying to feel. ...
- You know, other women have already said it & it is true! The third child is ALWAYS left out. My girls are 2 years apart and although they have their arguments, etc. ...
Working Parents , Stay at Home Parents, Single Parents.
Asked by D.A. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2008
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I would like to find out the opinion of the all parents out there? I am a working mom and I choose to be a working mom. I am a better mom because I get out and work,...
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- Hi D.! I am a stay at home mom, and personally feel everyone's situation is different.We all have to make the same decision when our little ones are born. Some deci...
- You are right it is a PERSONAL choice. I worked all through my sons first year of life. At first I felt a bit guilty but not for long, my son LOVED going to daycare ...
- I am a stay at home mom, by choice. There are days when I envy moms who work outside the home. It can be overwhelming to be around my kids 24/7. Sometimes I wish I...
10 Year Anniversary Trip W/out Kids
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on July 9, 2010
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My husband and I are taking two nights away, without our kids for the first time in five years. So, where can we go and have some luxury and some things to do and se...
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- The inn at bay city. You really never have to leave the hotel. Downtown is small but quaint.
- Saugutuck is wonderful. Great Bed and Breakfasts, lovely downtown, hang out on the beach of Lake Michigan, art galleries, live music at several restaurants in evening,...
- There is a really nice B&B in Oscoda, MI right on the water. It's called Huron House, we stayed here before we had kids and it's lovely!!! http://www.huronhouse.com/...
