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Seeking Advice on Saline Pools
Asked by B.B. from Houston
on May 15, 2008
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I need input on saline pools. I do not want chlorine that is a known carcinogen any longer in my pool. If you know someone or have a saline pool, I would like to kno...
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- I would highly recommend a salt water pool. I had one for 6 years and it was excellent all the kids loved the soft water on their skin and I had no green hair. Yes d...
- We also have chlorine and wanted to switch to salt but a pool company said the salt rots your pipes. they said people use to have salt water but switched back to chlor...
- my parents have a saline pool and I like it because it feels better on my skin. Basically the same thing another has said, it doesn't aggrivate eczema.
Looking for a SPA RESORT in Florida
Asked by L.F. from Boca Raton
on March 2, 2009
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Hi moms, once again I come to you for help. I am planning ahead and looking for a SPA RESORT for "ME" & "me alone" to go for a weekend!! Every year my husband and ki...
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- Hi Lisa! Boy...you sure deserve some "me" time. I know, it is so hard to take that special time. I have a recommendation. I wouldn't call the resort "cheap", but i...
- I dont know of any spa that's cheap, especially one that has overnight packages. PGA is a phenomenal spa, but they arent cheap. You can try the Chesterfield in Palm Be...
- Hi Lisa ... this is something I haven't done yet ... but have always wanted to. .... they have what they call a "Girls just want to have fun" package at the Jupiter Be...
Need Advice on Keeping Kiddie Pools Clean
Asked by J.B. from Billings
on June 27, 2010
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We bought a small snap and set pool for our young girls. It is like 48x18". We had an even smaller one a few summers ago and I had a terrible time keeping it clean....
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- When we had a pool like that I put a bit of chlorine in to keep the slim out and used a spa vacuum to clean the bottom. You can get a test kit to make sure you put in ...
- I always had a small pool that was easy to dump daily so I don't know for sure, but I would research salt as a natural alternative, and I came across this item in a qu...
- You can buy chlorine dispensers that float in the pool (check places like Walmart for least expensive). That will help, but I'd try to get a filter too. If you check c...
Seeking a New Pools Must Haves, and Not Worth the Money
Asked by L.H. from Phoenix
on May 27, 2008
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We are putting in a pool this summer and I would like to include all the things that my friends and family will get the most enjoyment from. I would also appreciate an...
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- Running a heater is expensive, it easily could run $300 a month starting in October. Make sure if you don't add one, that you add the plumbing to add it later. This m...
- We had a huge pool with a fence (did not enjoy looking at a fence)/diving board/barbque pit...got rid of it all (filled it in) and built a lap pool with an automated p...
- Hi L., I don't know much about pools, but my husband does. He is a landscape designer and has created some really awesome backyards and pools. Feel free to email hi...
First Birthday Party with or Without Infant Swimming Pool
Asked by B.S. from Omaha
on May 19, 2008
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My daughter is 11 months old and sooon she will celebrate her first birthday. Because her birthday is during the hot season, I thought it should be fun to throw a summ...
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- It sounds like it could be a lot of fun, but a concern for any uninformed parents. If you decide to have the pools be sure to let the parents know that there will be ...
- I would skip the pool - and if I was invited, I would probably skip your party as well. Parties just very hectic and it only takes a second to turn your head and have...
- Do the kiddie pool(s) as long as you have LOTS of parent supervision; everyone should be responsible for their own kid.
Lifetime Fitness or Healthbridge in Crystal Lake Area?
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on January 15, 2010
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Hey Moms,
We are thinking about joining a fitness club. I did visit Lifetime Fitness in Algonquin and really liked it. The pools are huge and the kids club/childcar...
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- I would consider the Healthbridge in Huntley, over CL. It's a bigger, newer facility and seems to have better staff as well. The one in CL is an older facility and not...
- I used to belong to Lifetime and now belong to Healthbridge in Huntly. I like that Healthbridge has a running track and the classes are better - I did NOT like the pi...
- I do not know about healthbridge's childcare, but lifetime will not change diapers, so if your child poops or smells like he pooped, they call you down to change it. M...
Looking for Great Fitness Center or Gym
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on March 9, 2007
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Hello all I am new to the Exton, PA area and I am looking for a great gym that offers classes, daycare, spa, etc. I am willing to drive a little ways, but I do have a...
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- Hi J., I just joined a great gym called ACAC. It's off RTE 202. I live in West Chester right by rte 100 and Boot Road. It's awesome. It offers daycare, classe...
- Hi J., I don't know much about gyms, but I grew up in the West Chester area and currently live in Phoenixille, so if you need any other recommendations or suggestions...
- Hi J., When I think of a gym with daycare and spa I think of ACAC. It's pricey but offers more than any other gym in the area. I don't have a membership there but...
How Much Does It Cost per Month to Maintain a Pool?
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on September 10, 2010
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Hi ladies, we are in the process of buying a house and found a few that we love that have pools. What are we looking at as far as monthly costs to maintain it, or payi...
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- We have a 20,000 gallon, in-ground, vinyl liner pool. It is not very big for an in-ground pool, it is only 8ft in the deep end. I would say it is about +/- $50 a month...
- Just like yardwork, there are services that can do it for you or it's cheaper to do it yourself. Videos about pool maintenance are also available for easy learning. ...
- I have went through 3 pool guys and finally am happy with the one we have, he comes every week and cleans it really well. backwashes it, checks all the parts, does all...
Looking for Vacation Ideas
Asked by K. from Portland
on June 15, 2008
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Hello! I am looking for ideas of locations within 4 hours of Portland to travel to with our 2 year old son and our friends who have a 3 year old boy. Ideally we would ...
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- Eagle Crest in Redmond, about 20-30 minutes outside of Bend, OR. We rented a 2 bedroom condo with my 3 kids last summer for a week and had a blast! There is so much ...
- One of many resorts in Central Oregon can EASILY fit that bill - try SunRiver, Black Butte or even Eagle Crest. Or, for some adventures on the Oregon Coast, you can...
- Hi- I don't have any specific locations for you, but we've used www.vrbo.com for finding a rental vacation home before and we liked it very much. Also, if I could su...
Seeking Ideas for a "Mini-moon"
Asked by M.D. from Houston
on August 6, 2006
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My husband and I have a 3 1/2 year old son. We are having a blast raising him but are realizing the importance of having some time to ourselves. We occassionally go ...
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- Hello, I've heard wonderful things about the Hotel Icon, though I have never been there. Bella Rinova is a great day spa. I've had a facial, massage, haircut and...
- I don't know about spas or hotels. Years ago I lived in SeaBrook - small little town on the water. There is a excellent Chinese food restaurant on Nasa Road 1 called...
- The Houstonian has an absolutely fabulous spa. I highly, highly reccommend it!! Have fun and get some sleep!
