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Dad Is Deploying, How to Handle the "Good-bye's"
He will know this is different, becuase he'll see all the other soldiers and ... The true test will be amongst the other soldiers and a crying mommy at the ...
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- -- You will be in my prayers. As a 40 years plus Mom/grandmom, preschool teacher I can promise you that in some ways your 4 year old will do better than you will-. L...
- Oh My Goodness, your post gave me goose bumps and tears. You will do the right thing, because only you and your dear husband know what is best for your family. I kno...
- A., I was in the Army from 1999 until 2002. I would take him to the drop off point and let him say good bye to Daddy there. If you take him to daycare like normal...
My Son Is in Iraq and I Am Falling Apart.
He says he remembers how you could see the smile in other soldier's eyes when ... I know all of the soldiers have to love getting those letters from home! ...
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- Check this web site out. It is an online support group for military moms. http://www.militarymoms.net/ G.
- Is there a support group you can join of other mamas with kids over there? my cousins & uncle are over there so I do feel for you some *HUG*
- My now husband went to Iraq and at the time we were only live in boyfriend/girlfriend. What helped me is do NOT watch the news. Get involved with his family support ...
Plastic Toy Trees, Etc
My kids are doing a history project and need plastic toy trees--not very tall, maybe an inch or so, scaled to little plastic toy soldiers. ...
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- Oh the projects we help our kiddos with!!! So fun!! You might try US Toy at Parker/Independence NW corner. Another try would be Toys or Us, Big Lots, or Dollar st...
- Target had dinosaurs in the dollar isle- one pack had a little tree in it.
- I have seen the little sodiers and dinosaurs at the dollar tree. You might give them a try
To Many Plush toys...help
We had a ton of Beanie Babies and found out that the U.S. soldiers in Iraq were asking for them to hand out to the children of that country. ...
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- I think we all understand this but it is hard I just took two big 55gal bags of toys to the salvation army and non of my kids have asked about any of them. I have sta...
- I say its fine to say no plush animals in the invites, but prepared for questions why. In the end it might be more trouble than its worth. I think to avoid this I'd se...
- If you really want to do a reduction in toys, write on the invite that you'll do a gift exchange at the party because your child is blessed with so much already. Then...
What to Send in a Care Package?
Oh, also send multiples, sadly some soldiers don't get boxes from home. .... Plus the good thing is most share with other soldiers that may not get anything ...
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- Hi T. - My husband was deployed for 18 months and we have friends that are deployed right now. All the guys & gals in their units love anything from home. With winter ...
- My brother is in Iraq and somethings he has requested/we have sent are: dried fruit, nuts, beef jerky, fruit snacks, Clif Bars, any other healthy snacks, gum, baby wip...
- I used to run a care package collection at my high school and then was in the military. A few tips: Hard candies rock! Nothing that melts like chocolate. Mints are ...
Break Christmas Tradition??
Aug 15, 2009 ... How about baking for our soldiers? Baking GALS is a group of women who bake goodies and send them to sponsored soldiers. ...
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- Hi Mary Beth, In don't think you need to break your Christmas Tradition, I am sure your thoughtfulness, is very much appreciated every year, and think how you make peo...
- Its only 1 time a year... if you can stand it, just enjoy it as you usually do... traditionally. You said your healthy kick was adopted s-l-o-w-l-y... so don't expect...
- Mary Beth, I agree with most of the other posts - make your cookies, enjoy the time with your family and friends, it's once a year! However, if you REALLY feel g...
What's Feasible? Stuttgart, on Post or off Post?
I also have a female single soldier friend that is almost done with her tour ... There are a few soldiers & yes I do mean only a few that choose to live off ...
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- K., We just moved to Germany from Ft. Lewis, Wa. we shipped our new truck and boy am I glad we did. We live in the KMC area and all though they do have shuttle, my ...
- We have never lived on post and find it much more enjoyable and a great way to learn about the local area. Stuttgart has a lot of support, great things for kids and a...
- I live off post close to Kelly and near Patch. You will have to see what is available at the time of your arrival. Housing is hard to get by these days because of th...
Help with Child Who Takes Horrible Care of His Things...
In fact, they have a universe and story going on all the time with these things, including forts and little soldiers and all that. ...
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- Now this will seem strict or cruel but he is old enough to know better and sometimes you have to be strict to get their attention. I have 4 boys , twins that are 8, on...
- Hi E., For starters, I would follow through with what you've told him and NOT buy him new toys. Then have him help you gather up all the broken toys and discard th...
- I have a Nathan also and he is only 5, but sometimes has similiar behavior. He ruined brand new funiture with permanent marker and dented it all up pencils and toys. H...
Debt Settlement
... but listen, as someone who has counselled many soldiers and later on, employees about debt, i know. First, make yourself a budget and see where you are, ...
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- Beware, the ones you see on the internet and hear about on the radio are usually scams. We got taken by one company, and the atty we spoke to told us he knows of no l...
- I'm not sure of a consolidation program at this moment but I recently learned about Primerica, and they are excellent at helping you save money on the expenses that yo...
- M., There are no legit Debt Settlement companies. The only thing I would suggest is to get a loan from your bank or credit union. My back ground is 19 yrs in the...
Lump in My Son's Throat!
Lymph nodes are an integral part of the immune system, and when they are swollen , it means that white blood cells (the bodies soldiers against infection) ...
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- Probably just a swollen lymphnode. My kids get them even if they're just run down, but you should definitely take him in to the ENT and have it checked out, esp. if i...
- my son had this and within about three days he spiked a 104 fever and ended up having a terrible case of strp throat. i hope everything turns out ok for you.
- Hi K., I am not sure what is going on with your son, but I think it is a good idea to see the ENT. Just a thought, is he allergic to anything. I hope that you can get...
