self storage facilities
Related Questions & Answers
10 articles
Storage Unit Vs. Pods for Temporary Move
Asked by G.C. from San Francisco
on January 19, 2010
-
Hi Mamas,
I need to store my 2 bedroom condo furniture for about 6 months or so in between selling and purchasing a new home. Does anyone have any suggestions or e...
Answers
- I've used PODS and loved it. I particularly loved that they drop it off at your house, so you don't have to load and unload your stuff in a truck. You can still acce...
- PODS are wonderful!! We used one when we moved out of our apartment while we were waiting for our house to close. They drop the container off u load it and they take ...
- Hi I have never used a POD...but I do have a storage unit. However, I use the unit to store things that I don't need on a regular basis like seasonal decorations an...
Help...teenager
Asked by H.B. from Denver
on September 14, 2009
-
Hello to all. I have a 16 year old daughter, who will be 17 next month, who lies so much that she absolutely believes her own lies. I will catch her in a lie and she w...
Answers
- OH dear. This sounds a lot like me when I was a teenager. And I had great parents just like you. My problem was that I was a people pleaser. I wanted to make EVERYONE ...
- Another resource is Teen Challenge. Look them up on the web, they have many locations across the US. Good luck to you. Love and prayers are with you.
- Hi H.; I was like your daughter as a teenager...very much so and I turned out to be the best kid in the family. :) That being said; you still have to get through the ...
Is It Typical for a Daycare to Forbid You to Bring in Your Own Lunch?
Asked by M.C. from Tampa
on August 20, 2010
-
My son goes to daycare/pre-school a few days per week. Until now, I sent his lunch. They are starting a new lunch program soon where the school will begin providing ...
Answers
- The same thing happened with my children at their daycare. They were willing to work with me though. I brought in soymilk for them and asked that they not be served ...
- You may be able to provide some organic food for them, but in general, this is normal. I provide organic milk for my son, but let him eat the rest of the food there. ...
- I'm sure it depends on what area of the country you are in, but all the daycare centers around here do not let you bring outside food in for lunch. Allergies are an i...
21 Yr Old Sonn Doesn't Do Anything!
Asked by W.C. from Janesville-Beloit
on November 5, 2010
-
My 21 1/2 yr old step son, doesn't go anywhere he sits and draws, or plays computer or video games all of the time. He says he looks for a job but it's been 2 yrs.He d...
Answers
- When I got out of the military, the counselor at the career center said that looking for a job should be a full time job. Meaning if he isn't spending at least 8 hours...
- Get some plug locks and take away the games, computer and TV access. Hauling trash, stocking shelves, working fast food, waiting tables - they are all jobs he can get...
- You need to get husband on the same page with you, because this kid is not going to change until he has too. He needs tough love, and your husband is doing him a huge...
Hand Gun Ownership
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on December 20, 2008
-
Hi Ladies,
My husband is determined to own a hand gun for "protection." I am dead set against it. We have two boys ages 3, and 5. We have an alarm system with signs...
Answers
- S., Every one of these responses is excellent! My hubby has worked for firearms manufacturers for years and we own a collection. However, every one of our firearm...
- This is a tricky one. It's like when one parent wants another baby and the other doesn't. There's not exactly a happy medium! I am completely against guns in homes...
- I am also a gun household, and I really like the idea someone suggested about taking a class and then making a choice. I was always against them, then I met my husband...
Over Run by the Clutter!!!!
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on February 11, 2008
-
Hello ladies,
I am in need of some advice. I have a tiny little house, under 800 sq ft, that my husband, myself and our two children live in. It has increasingly be...
Answers
- I have this same problem and I am still searching for a lasting solution. One thing I have found very helpful is Flylady.net and her flylady book. It is really good,...
- The 1$ store is a place to start. Usually, they have bins and baskets that you can orginize toys, clothes, bathroom items, everything that is the main source of clutte...
- www.flylady.net or www.flylady.com (both get you to the same site) She has helped me and, since I'm a pack rat, will continue to help me LOL I will be definitely us...
Refuse to Let Adult Child Move Back Home?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on November 12, 2011
-
Ok, so brief background: I don't have any grown children but I do have a mother who, in many ways, acts like my teenage daughter more than my mother. She is fairly fre...
Answers
- Lol, this post could almost be what my daughter would post about me. Please bear with this long background explanation. For my example, my 5-1/2 year relationship wi...
- By allowing her to move in now, you are setting yourself up for more drama on an every day basis, and you would be enabling her to keep not taking care of herself and ...
- Go with your gut. You know that if you move her in with you, the drama will be part of the deal. You already know you don't want or need that. LIke someone else said -...
Heartbroken and Depressed
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on April 15, 2008
-
My husband and I have been married for 4 years and have 2 children together. We each have a child from a previous relationship also. We got married when I was pregnant...
Answers
- Hi C., I'm so sorry that you feel this way hun. You can make it through this. You just need some motivation. I've had to deal with the same issue. Just take it day b...
- C., I have batteled depression several times since I was 15. This sounds like an extreme case of depression if you can't get out of bed. I've never been that bad, b...
- C....first let me say you are so not alone in all of this. I am 48 years old and battled this issue all of my adult life. Unfortunately my first husband was not as kin...
Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on March 30, 2008
-
I am back to work tomorrow and still going strong with breastfeeding, however my 2 mo old is still eating every 2-2.5 hours during the day. Should I pump this often d...
Answers
- You should talk to a lactation consultant. I don't know where you are located but if you are near DC then the Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington has a Going B...
- I pumped at work til he was one and then I just breastfed at night. I went back to work full time when he was 6 weeks old. I had the Medala Pump in Style and it was ...
- There are studies that show giving a baby cereal before 3 months old may contribute to the onset of diabetes. I wouldn't chance that. I went back to work when my daugh...
How Can We Get Out of This Circle?
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on February 23, 2008
-
Hi ladies,
I really need help. My husband and I are in serious financial trouble. A couple of months ago, my husband was out of work for a few weeks. He has a job now...
Answers
- First, I agree with some of the previous posts--cut up those credit cards (and go a step farther--call and cancel them with the company)!!! Credit debt is not necessa...
- Oh S.. I know what you are feeling all too well. Have you seriously thought about claiming bankruptcy? It sucks and doesn't look good on the credit report either bu...
- It's been said a ton already, but I gotta say it again-DAVE RAMSEY. His total money makeover book and his talk show is a good start. I won't add anymore about his pl...
