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Melemine in Halloween Candy
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on October 30, 2008
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Hello Mama's,
I recieved an e-mail about there being some gold coin halloween candy tainted with Melemine. It appears that it is true according to snopes.com. Sin...
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- K., I sent an email to my friends about the possibility of poisoned candy - although it sounds like maybe it was sent to Canada only. That particular candy was made...
- I read somewhere that the gold coins were made in China and distributed through out Canada, which made me feel a little better. They apparently were sold at Costcos, ...
- I just wanted to let you know I too received an email about that. I don't know of a website, but stay in the neighborhood where you know your kids are safe, it's awfu...
Home Mortgage Advice
Asked by D.Z. from Dallas
on October 30, 2009
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We are purchasing a home and are planning on only using me to get the loan b/c my credit is better than my husband's. Are there any negatives to doing this that I sho...
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- Most states are joint tenancy now, so even though your name and credit will obtain the mortgage, your husband will be included on the deed and will be entitled to 1/2 ...
- Make sure you have a will. In the unlikely case that you were to pass away unexpectedly, and didn't leave a will, TX law would split the house between your husband an...
- Hi D.....i am a mortgage loan officer and there is no downfall unless you need both incomes to qualify?? Do you know? Have you been pre-approved? What area are you ...
Community Service Project Ideas
Asked by R.M. from Nashville
on May 11, 2010
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I am going to be on the board of our MOM's Club for the next year, and my main responsibility is going to be to come up with community service projects we can do. We ...
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- I saw one school on TV where on Friday afternoon, they set out backpacks with food in them for the children to take home over the weekend. What they found was, that s...
- I like to donate to the Domestic Women's Shelter. I am not sure if there is one in Nashville, although I am sure there would be. I live in Murfreesboro and there is ...
- I love to see what scouts in our area do for community projects, here are a few that recently completed their projects. There are many children that grow up in hou...
To Have a 3Rd, or Not to Have a 3Rd
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on April 12, 2010
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I have a wonderful almost 4 yr. old boy & 17 mo. old girl. I am 33. My husband wants 3 kids (he comes from a large family), I don't know if I want another or not. S...
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- I have a 7.5 month old and a 2.5 year old and I ask myself the same question! My husband and I have always said we wanted 3-4 kids. Until we had two! Then I started to...
- i am pregnant with number 3, and feel like in our home it will seem more like a family with 3-4 children, of course just my opinion. I am having mine close together, I...
- Just remember Jon Gosselin's unheeded advice to Kate: The whole world is built for 4!"
Dealing with People Who Live Beyond Their Means...
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on April 10, 2010
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I am so tired of hearing complaints/stories from family and friends who are in financial crisis that appear to be their own doing. They have/continue to buy things li...
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- I really like what JL wrote. I wanted to add my two cents also. Please don't judge others for what they do. It seems as though you are jealous, resentful, etc. Unl...
- First and foremost, thank God that you have been blessed with the good fortune of steady work, a roof over your head, and the wisdom to live within your means. This i...
- Little late here, but am adding two pet peeves: One is that we live in a very small, affordable house without all the trimmings like you say and I often wonder how oth...
Oh...
Asked by C.C. from New York
on September 22, 2008
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Saturday September 20th, I was selected to be VP of the PTA at my daughters school. I am going to focus on Fundraising. Any sugggestions would be greatly appreciated. ...
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- Hi C., I'm a Consultant with Home Interiors and we have an awesome Fundraising program where you are able to keep 50% of the profits - which is HUGE! The candles are...
- Hi C., I was the VP at my daughters elementry school, and on Friday nights we had family movie night. We did not charge to see the movie but we charged for refreshmen...
- I sell Tastefully Simple and I have seen other consultants do fundraisers for schools and they have worked great. I think that is true of any direct sales company. F...
Gift Ideas for Second Child
Asked by K.F. from Albuquerque
on November 20, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I am the mom of a 3.5 year old and a 6 month old. With the holidays coming I am being asked about ideas for both my boys. Now, my oldest is easy, because...
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- This might sound old fashioned, but why not ask for a savings bond? They mature and are worth more than the face value after maturity. Or how about some diapers???LOL ...
- how aboput some type of savings plan so that he can get stuff when he is older or for college. its never to late to start saving
- I didn't read any of the other's responses so sorry if this is a repeat. I think you and he both would enjoy some sort of craft that you do together. For example, ...
Need Resources for Healthy,organic Eating..
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on April 12, 2009
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I just recently started staying home with my two boys ages 4 and 2. They are pretty healthy, however we recently were hit with terrible colds and my 2 year old ended u...
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- A couple more ideas: Go to library to check out old copies of Parents and/or Parenting Magazine -- flip through back issues to see which ones carry any articles abo...
- Your other poster really hit all the bases. I would just say that my first reaction to your request was that it's a huge leap to go from McDonalds and MacNCheese from...
- Hi L.! Healthy, local food is a topic that I am passionate about!! It IS overwhelming to change your diet--there's so much information out there. Take baby steps....
Serving Alcohol to Minors
Asked by C.W. from Lynchburg
on January 16, 2012
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I had just finished typing an answer to a post...and I sent it...and 'poof' it disappeared!
I thought it was a legit question...
How do YOU feel about parents se...
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- this is no longer a moral question, if you serve alcohol to minors (other than your own children) you could be taken to court. You could lose everything. Not worth the...
- I agree with Robin M. When we were in Europe, the legal age was/is 18 so we allowed our oldest to have beer. We know he drinks at college and we cannot control him. ...
- I agree that if you can be drafted at 18 then you should be able to drink at 18. If you responsible/ smart enough to vote for a president you should be able to drink ...
Husband Needs Advice
Asked by R.S. from Columbia
on February 11, 2008
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I need a ladies point of view on my problem. My wife and I are having problems. We have both been disable/retired until recently when my wife went back to school and l...
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- It is OK to invite this young lady and couple to the events, but I do believe she should attend separately. Your wife is probably hurt by the attention you are giving...
- I understand your need to have your wife involved. Be very careful yes this girl is very interested in what you do and that is fine but I would make sure that you bot...
- If you intended to make your wife jealous and hurt by asking this girl to attend then YES, you were wrong. You were also wrong in having her ride with you, if she want...
