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Big Bear
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on December 27, 2011
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Never been before. Staying at a huge cabinet with four other cabins with our 3 girls, 10,7,4. Never been in snow either. What things do I need to know, bring? We have ...
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- Stop and get wood on the way. There are several good restaurants in town. However, we had Chinese students this summer and even they felt the goods in the shops we...
- it's been a while since I've been there but yes, bring extra socks and underwear, because you will get them wet. very warm clothes. I agree with hot chocolate! It's a ...
- Remember to bring hot chocolate and marshmellows. Do not forget to bring snowpants/jackets and snowboots, gloves and hats. I've been camping in the winter and there ...
How Often Do You Clean Your Child's Toys?
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on January 11, 2011
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I just wondered how often other moms cleaned the toys around the house and what types of toys (ex. small toys like legos, cars, blocks, and balls; large toys like hous...
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- I don't hardly clean them unless another child was over and either sucked on them, sick and snotty, etc My kids have their own germs. If they are sick, I clean them ...
- I guess we're just a big lot of non-cleaners! LOL When my son was at the "everything in the mouth stage" then yes..they were occasionally cleaned but now...he's almos...
- i only clean when they're visibly dirty/sticky. even when my son was sick, i asked my pediatrician if i should clean his toys so he doesn't reinfect himself with his ...
Play Kitchen
Asked by A.G. from Las Vegas
on August 1, 2010
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Hi
I am looking to buy a play kitchen for my sons 3yrs and 1 yrs.....any suggestions. They are pretty tall for their age, so I don't want something that is too smal...
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- Are you sure that your son's will play with the kitchen? I wanted to buy my daughter a play kitchen, but I wasn't sure if it would be worth spending the money on if sh...
- i saw one at Ikea today..my son is 4..i just sold his play kitchen it was in brand new condition..he was interested in it a few times but otherwise it just sat there.....
- i agree with laurie. it's one of those high-dollar items that people buy then the kids play with for a week or two and never touch again. they are ALWAYS on craigslist...
Which Is the Nicest Edge for Granite Countertops?
Asked by J.W. from Charleston
on October 24, 2010
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Hi Moms,
Which edge do you recommend for granite countertops? I think I like the standard 'polished straight edge' for granite but am not familiar with the other edge...
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- It really depends on your personal style. Some ornate kitchens go with the ogee edge because it fits style-wise, it's more ornate that some other edges. My style is s...
- We went with Bullnose edge. It looks classy and is easy to clean. Also when my children bump any and every part of their body on it, it's rounded so no sharp edges t...
- We went with the completely round edges, more pricey but worth it when you've got counter height 7 yr olds bumping their heads in it!
IKEA Kitchen Remodel??
Asked by P.M. from Tampa
on January 18, 2011
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I love the looks and prices of the IKEA kitchen cabinets and appliances. Anyone ever do a complete kitchen make-over using only IKEA or mostly IKEA? Before anyone me...
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- I have no idea what kind of quality IKEA is, however, a friend who built their home from the bottom up did an IKEA kitchen and they hate it! They're now saving up to s...
- I love, love, love IKEA. Their styles are amazing and the quality is great too on most of their products when put together right. Please be certain all of the items yo...
- Hi. My parents re-did their entire kitchen using everything from IKEA. My dad did the entire installation except the counter tops. With the money they saved they ha...
Play Kitchen for Boys? and Pacifier Use?
Asked by A.S. from Reading
on November 6, 2011
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we just bough our 19month old a $100.00 play kitchen set. i think he will love it! but some people think there just for girls. was this a ok move??
and he always took...
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- My son loves his kitchen that he got when he was 26 mo, he still plays with it at age 5. I take pacifiers away at around 9mo. In your son's case, I would be hesitant t...
- I have two boys 5 and 3 who have had a play kitchen since the youngest was one. They LOVE it! First of all -who cares what anyone else thinks? You get your kids toys a...
- Of course it's OK to give him a kitchen set. That said, my husband and I laughed mercilessly when our friend bought her son a kitchen set :) Only because she was doin...
Kitchen Updates Before Selling Home- Worth It?
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on March 12, 2012
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I am getting ready to sell my home and my realtor says that a kitchen update would help with the sale price. My kitchen is not super out of date - ceramic tile floors,...
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- I wouldn't spend money on laminate, few people truly appreciate the functionality of it. The most all want granite, for the life of me I do not know why. I just don'...
- There is a Rustoluem product for cabinets and another one for counter tops. Our neighbors did their cabinets for less than $200 . They used the dark brown one . The ca...
- I would give your house the best spruce up you can to sell it. I would make a list and have a budget. When I sold my last house, we completed home repairs and did s...
White Appliances in Kitchen Remodel
Asked by A.S. from Denver
on June 12, 2009
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We are soon remodeling our kitchen and I'm pretty excited about that. Unfortunately, we're in a recession. :P This means our budget will be limited and I won't be a...
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- Hi A.! It looks like you have gotten some good advice and some I wouldn't recommend. :) My husband does kitchen and bath remodels for a living and we have designed & ...
- Just because the appliances are white, doesn't mean that they are dated. Stainless steel is more expensive, and also show so much more fingerprints, etc. I can never...
- What do you love? a kitchen remodel is for years to come right? so maybe in upcoming years you will replace your appliances--white matches everything as does stainless...
When It Comes to Decorating Your Home, Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?
Asked by K.. from Phoenix
on July 1, 2011
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I am finally able to decorate my home the way I want to... the problem is that I'm not exactly sure what I want to do, or where to begin.
Where do you ladies look...
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- I look to magazines. When I decorated my master bedroom in my old house I had found a picture in Do It Yourself magazine and thought it was great. I ripped the page ou...
- Decorating magazines, websites, strores, etc. My BF is also an interior decorator and I am a wannabee. I also will find something I really love (painting/art/fabric)...
- I bought a rug with colors in it I liked. Then I used those colors for walls and fabrics and paintings or prints. You can do it a little at a time, but eventually it...
Seeking Info from Moms in Korea
Asked by M.S. from Stationed Overseas
on March 18, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I have just found out today that we may be moving to Seoul in May. I am very concerned about this move. My son suffers from allergies and I've heard...
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- I just got to Seoul on March 3rd and we just went through the process of finding off-base housing. There are very few available single family houses in Seoul. Most hav...
- M., I lived in Seoul for three years on the base and our family really enjoyed the city. The yellow dust can be pretty serious especially for children with allergi...
- I lived in Korea for 2 years. I currently have a friend who is raising her young family in Seoul (non-military ex-pat). They love it there. Yes, the yellow dust is a b...
