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Looking into a Pet...
Asked by B.A. from St. Louis
on August 15, 2009
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Okay mamas! I'm looking into a pet and I've done minimal research. I thought that a bird would be nice bc they're entertaining and my children already have exposure to...
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- I would highly, highly recommend gerbils. They are the least likely rodent to bite, their cage needs cleaned infrequently, and they are very low matience with cost, v...
- I have some experience with birds as pets. My mother used to have a parakeet which she loved dearly. He wasn't hard to care for, but died within a couple of years of...
- I just wanted to tell you of my experiences with birds. My grandmother worked in a chicken processing place when she was young and contracted Histoplasmosis, this is ...
What Are Your Toy Storage Solutions? All Ideas Welcome
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on November 13, 2010
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I am shopping online for Christmas toys and all I keep thinking is .... that has a lot of pieces that're gonna be hard to keep up with. When dad cleans house he is qu...
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- Well, I built the kids a huge walkin closet for toy storage with tons of shelving for all size toys and bins. STILL the toys are a disorganized mess! I have given up...
- Keep the big buckets for the large one-piece items, then get some plastic storage boxes with lids for the small pieces. Label them, and keep them up on a shelf where ...
- Right now I have a 4yr old son and 8 mo old daughter. My son has those colored rectangular boxes- they came with a shelving unit but we now have built-ins and don't ne...
Seeking Advice About a Pet Gerbil for My Nine Year Old
Asked by P.D. from New York
on March 26, 2008
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My nine year old daughter is begging to have a pet gerbil. In addition to questions about how well she'll care for this pet, I have several concerns, including odor, ...
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- My daughter had gerbils also..and they are the rodent that is not nocturnal, making them more fun and interesting to have as a pet for your daughter. We always had 2...
- Gerbil, cage, filling, food, tools (water bottle, trail, dish, pine shavings, cage) can be an expensive prospect when you look at it. Absolute cuteness is a great ...
- From a mom whose daughter has had 2 hamsters amongst other things. Think it throught.... your concerns are valid. They can stink, but usually only if the cage is not c...
What Dry Dog Food Do You Recommend?
Asked by P.D. from Detroit
on May 4, 2012
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What type of dry dog food do you like? We will be getting a dog soon and wanted to get opinions on dog food. I knew I'd get good advice here :).
Thank you!
How Much Do You Spend on Food
Asked by T.C. from Casper
on September 22, 2008
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Over the last few years the price of food has gotten very high. I am trying to figure out if I am doing something wrong or if other people are spending as much as I a...
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- For a family of 4 we spend $250/week... including eating out though. I think if you take out restaurant spending we are around $600-$750 a month on groceries at least....
- T., It's not just you it is everyone. It is just my husband and myself and we have double our grocery bill in a year also. And when you are on a fixed income that...
- I was going through my budget a couple of weeks ago and realized I had spent nearly $1000 last month on grocery's, etc. I was shocked but as I asked around my neighbo...
Coupon Storage
Asked by J.J. from Eau Claire
on April 15, 2011
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Where do you put your coupons until you use them so they don't get lost or forgotten? I tried getting a coupon organizer from Walgreens but they stopped selling them. ...
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- I tried using one of those "coupon organizer" wallets a few times. It always ended up taking up lots of time trying to decide what category all the coupons should go ...
- I keep my coupons in an envelope in my china cabinet. When I am going to the store, I pull the ones I will be using or plan to and then the rest stay in the envelope....
- i use a binder, but i don't take it into the store with me... i get my list and coupons together beforehand and have a very small cloth envelope type thing that i tak...
1,000 Toy Pieces Are Going to Drive Me Nuts!
Asked by A.L. from Minneapolis
on December 30, 2006
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My 2 1/2 year old received a LOT of great presents for Xmas....but, many of them have little parts: toy food, puzzles, building blocks, etc. She loves to dump everyt...
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- Hi Annique- I had the same problem. Here is what I did: Target has this great storage system that has about 12 bins (three shelves) I put pictures of what is in t...
- I agree with the not having her have them all at once. My daughter got the same types of toys and she's 18 months .. my brother and sister think its funny for her to h...
- My husband used to love legos as a child, and to solve this problem, my in-laws just kept all of his legos on an oldish bed sheet. When he wanted to play with the leg...
Creative
Asked by M.M. from Oklahoma City
on September 13, 2011
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We will be moving in a couple months and dread the boxes. Are there any suggestions you all have when it comes to packing? We have some storage totes but they are to e...
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- FIrst, throw away as much as you can NOW!! Second, pack in your dressers, cabinets, etc. You don't need to unpack those. That way, you really only need boxes for ...
- For clothing we organized clothes by season, by how much we needed them or wear them, then vacuum packed them in Space Bags and Space Cubes. We also stored all our lin...
- It's a good idea to pitch/donate the stuff now, before you move. The key for better box packing is a tape gun. It will make it SO much easier. And if you have thi...
Getting by with Just One Income
Asked by L.W. from San Francisco
on October 9, 2008
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I went back to work in April after being on maternity leave and having a baby since end of December last year. I had a baby end of January but took a long leave due t...
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- Great budgeting help: http://www.daveramsey.com/ If you can stick with a budget, it can change your life! I think that's the only way my husband and I can survive ...
- L., Yes, us mothers are torn between helping to provide financially for our families while being there physically and emotionally for our children. I've been fortu...
- Hi L., After years of working I was forced to leave because of an injury. My income wasn't much, but it paid for the the Miscellaneous stuff along with the insurance ...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
