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Stair Runner Substitute
Asked by T.B. from Seattle
on October 24, 2009
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Im having a Halloween Party next week and we have a no shoe wearing policy in our home. So my dilema is to buy shoe covers for folks to put on when they arrive (so the...
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- You should be able to get a clear plastic sticky runner at Home Depot or Lowe's - not sure where. That would be the best bet as I think it is fairly inexpensive, does...
- my inlaws always use the plastic adhesive (that was mentioned in another response) when they throw parties - even small ones. This is the stuff that a lot of people us...
- Hi T., Last December, we threw a birthday party for our daughter and gave out these Christmas-themed sock/slippers with grippy rubber on the bottom. These were our...
What Athletic Shoes Can You Reccomend?
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on January 13, 2011
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I really hate wearing shoes of all kinds. I would wear flip flops everyday if I could get away with it. But I've recently started working out and I bought $20 shoes ...
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- Try Academy. They have a pretty big selection and prices are reasonable. If you want one pair for all of those activities I would try something like a crosstrainer. ...
- I like Nike's the best. I have small, wide feet so I wear women's or kid's shoes. Some brands aren't comfortable at all for me and as many people as I know who love N...
- My son is a competitive athlete, so I know something about shoes! Feet are extremely individual - what I need is not what you need. What I would do is go to a loca...
Treadmill Tips for First-timer
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2009
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I'm 40 lbs over where I'd love to be, and 30 lbs over what is probably a realistic weight for me (I'm 5'4" and about 165 lbs). I'm thinking of getting a treadmill. I...
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- Hi Diedra, I first started the tredmill about a year ago, and it's great, you can start as slow as you need to, the speed is adgustable, I staerted and either 2 or 3 c...
- My tip would be to try one out before making the purchase. Look into a bootcamp academy in your area that uses the treadmill or join a really cheap gym or some gyms h...
- We had a treadmill years ago. It was well used in the beginning, being a 'novelty' and all. Then zippo, it just sat there in the room like a big elephant. It has t...
Any Suggestions, Good or Bad Re: Purchasing a Steam Vac
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on August 25, 2009
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I was wondering if any of the moms out there have any advice on whether purchasing a steam vac is a good or bad idea. I have carpeting through out the house and curren...
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- I love my Bissel Proheat 2x Cleanshot (the red one). I have used it many times and it's worth it, especially when my kids spill milk or juice everywhere. I got mine ...
- I really liked having one and it would have come in handy in the new home we have that came with off-white carpeting. Unfortunately, my husband took it to our rental ...
- I LOVE my Hoover steamvac. With a toddler and 3 pets, it gets a fair amount of use, and it does a great job with stains. The nicest part is if a drink spills, all I ...
Carpet on Stairs
Asked by K.F. from Milwaukee
on September 9, 2010
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Any ideas on how to keep the carpet on my stairs clean?
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- The easiest step is the no shoes inside the house rule. ;)
- No shoes has been mentioned and is very important--all kinds of nasty things are stuck to the bottoms of our shoes. Also depending on what kind of carpet you have y...
- We had snow white carpet in our entire house as a child. What a mistake. My mother never thought so. We vacuumed it daily if not twice. On the stairs she had what we c...
Stairs
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on October 6, 2008
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Hi Moms.
I think we've finally made the decision to remove the carpet from our living room and replace with hardwood. Now we're trying to decide if its worth the inve...
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- My sister put harwoods down on her whole bottom floor, but not the stairs and she wihed she had. The carpet just looks so worn out now and is hard to keep clean.
- We also went through this dilemma. My mother decided it for me though. When I was growing up we had hardwood stairs and the wear and tear on them caused my parents t...
- If you are thinking of changing your stairs its going to be abit more involved than just removing carpet. You will most likely have to have the risers totally redone w...
Do You Have an Home Exercise Equipment That You Actually Use..????
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on December 2, 2008
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My husband has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure.. The dr recommended that he exercise... Of course exercise is good for everyone. I was going to get h...
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- I personally hate to work out. I avoid it like the plague, however, I have been using our treadmil (which my hubby uses every day). It is a proform and works great. ...
- I love my treadmill. Especially when it's yucky outside. :)
- I use my excercise equipment, however, it does take dedication and discipline. They say that walking is great for high blood pressure and I'm sure riding a bike would ...
My Toes Are Falling Asleep When I Walk!!
Asked by K.C. from Denver
on February 3, 2010
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Hey wonderful moms! I need help! For a long time now, whenever I walk, my toes fall asleep. It starts from the pinky toe and works it's way along to my big toe. My mom...
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- I was watching the Dr. Oz show the other day and a lady asked about numbness in her fingers and toes and he said that it could be that either the blood supply is being...
- It happends to me too, and I am not overweight. When your on the machine, pick up your feet a few times during your work out, and wiggle your toes, it helps. Also ma...
- This used to happen to me all the time. I used to walk for exercise, but then, when I started jogging, I went to a specialized footwear store (that caters to runners)...
First Half-marathon
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 3, 2010
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I'm hoping someone out there can help me I have agreed to do a half marathon in oct with my husband and a few other family members. I have never ran (I mean really ra...
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- You have already received some good suggestions. I just wanted to emphasize how important good running shoes are. I bought mine at a running store for $100, and when...
- My mom and I trained for a half marathon together. I am not, and have never been, a runner. My mom has run 8 marathons and 20 half marathons - loves to run. So she hel...
- Go online and Google "Couch to 5K". I would start with this program. I've NEVER been a runner, always hated it, but wanted to lose 20 lbs also. I started this progr...
Fear of Unknown Labor Pain!
Asked by K.V. from Richland
on October 7, 2010
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I need some insight from those of you who have experienced a VBAC!
I am expecting my 3rd child at the end of Jan. When I was preparing to have my first child, I ...
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- I have not had a VBAC. I had one vaginal birth with an epidural. The pain is pretty bad before the epidural. (Not to scare you.) I'd say make a tentative plan but ...
- K., I had an attempted VBAC and I congratulate you for researching. I had full labor with both of my kids and the VBAC was no more painful than the first. I can t...
- I LOVE giving birth naturally. Yes, I can say it and mean it. I've had three wonderful experiences. You should understand what happens in the natural process; learn...
