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Tornado Relief
Asked by B. from Augusta
on May 1, 2011
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When Japan had the tsunami and earthquake we all saw endless commercials on helping out in the region , donations etc.
Where are all the commercials to help the thou...
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- I'm not disturbed by it because I don't watch television, so i get my news by what I read on the newspaper and hear on NPR and they are covering it. I recommend you r...
- Where do you get your news? Plenty is being done. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/01/us-usa-weather-idUSTRE73S3Q320110501?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews O...
- My church has been doing tons of help in that region right now. Also, there is relief through the Red Cross and state emergency plans are also hard at work offering ai...
Helping a Young Child Cope with Natural Disaster
Asked by D.K. from Cincinnati
on March 18, 2011
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To any mamas who have experience in helping their young child understand and cope with natural disasters, how did you help your child? My family is living in Japan no...
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- D., my heart goes out to you in your current situation. I've experienced several deaths of family members in less than a year so I now know what real grieving is. I ...
- I hesitated a bit to answer you, mainly because I can't imagine what you are going through. I've never had to live through anything like that and I can't begin to plac...
- Hi D., I live in South Mississippi where Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, so am familiar with the effects natural (and other) disasters have on children. My son was ...
Hurricane Ike
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on September 12, 2008
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I know this might sound crazy to some but is anyone else out there as concerned about this hurricane as I am?
I know Garland is no where near the coastal lines but I'...
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- No tsunami for us. This is how I see things growing up on the coast. The coastal places will get the Tidal Surge, some already are, and those that are just inland p...
- :) My kids and I just came in from playing in the rain, jumping in the puddles, and splashing A LOT! It was fun! Don't worry, we aren't getting it that bad. Thank good...
- If packing a small suitcase that is kept in the closet until any threat of bad weather passes makes you more comfortable then you should do it. Although it is unlikel...
Is This Normal for Five Year Olds?
Asked by C.C. from Huntsville
on December 12, 2011
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Hi, I have two five-year-old identical twins, Connor and Tarquin. They're sweet, but sometimes they can be quite a handful, and I don't really know how to deal with it...
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- Tarquin sounds normal to me - my son went through this exact same phase at age 5/6 (he's 7 now) where his imagination was running wild about bad guys breaking in the h...
- Where is Tarquin learning about knife-wielding murders breaking into homes, tsunamis, etc.? Unfortunately for many of us, our little ones are already familiar with dea...
- Try putting on Sesame Street for him to watch. Too much grownup television watching...that's the problem.
JFF- Do You Clean up Your Hotel Room Before You Check Out?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on November 7, 2011
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The reason I ask is that I'm guilty of this. Before we check out I gather all the trash into one bag. Put all the dirty towels and wash rags together. Throw the lit...
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- Yes. I don't go to the extreme but I do leave all trash in 1 area, all towels in 1 area, straighten up the beds to make sure we've left nothing on the floor, etc.
- You are not alone. I am a super clean freak, so I cannot help but tidy up any place before I leave. The practical side of me justifies it because tidying up ensures I ...
- We tidy the room also. There is a maid but she's NOT my maid is our way of thinking.
Is Anyone Making Donations or Helping Japan?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on March 16, 2011
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We all know of the devastation that they are having.
Being in Hawaii, so many of the people here have families in Japan.
Hawaii also receives so many tourists from J...
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- In the future, just make your post into a question. Instead of saying "thank you," say "Do you all realize how thankful I am?" Ha! You can beat the mamapedia system...
- Jessica, I understand. I did donate to Haiti. I have been thinking about and praying for Japan but have not yet made any commitment. If I do anything it will be thr...
- I so am!! I get paid soon and a good share will be going to Japan! Also my church is huge on humanitarian relief, so I know I will be helping out in one of their proj...
JFF.. (Made In.. Question)
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on December 12, 2011
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Okay maybe this is extreme paranoia.. however a friend of mine recently returned a Panasonic camera because it was a Made in Japan. She was worried bout the nuclear du...
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- I always say- when it comes to the safety of your children, go with your instinct. If her instinct was telling her to take it back, then she did the right thing. Bet...
- I don't find that understandable, kids or no kids, but to each their own. The 'dust' is particulate matter (either radioactive isotopes themselves or isotopes that ...
- I'm sorry, but I don't find anything understandable about returning a camera that is made in Japan due to worries about nuclear dust. That sounds fairly looney to me. ...
Did You Feel the Earthquake?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 23, 2011
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I felt it in Pittsburgh, PA...did you?
Toyota Highlander Hybrid or Ford Escape Hybrid
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on May 1, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
Do any of you drive either a Toyota Highlander Hybrid or a Ford Escape Hybrid? If you do, I want to know what you think about them. I'm looking for both t...
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- We have a Ford Escape Hybrid and love it. Ours is going to be 5 years old and we've never had any issues with it. The only downside I would think may be that it is on ...
- I don't have the hybrid, but really do like my Ford Escape. I like that our large dog can ride in the trunk (hatch back) area. I like that the back seat can fo...
- Hi S., Ooh! I test-drove a Highlander a couple months ago for fun: nice! I would only guess the main down-side is there are rumors Toyota may have a parts-shorta...
Fallout Vs. Fear
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on March 17, 2011
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Good Morning Ladies,
I have had three *strong* cups of coffee and am still tired and in a bad mood. Can anyone else relate ;-)
I live in Washington, and folks are...
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- You and me both! A news channel from BC either Chek 6 or Global had a man on about 5 days ago who actually designed and built the control panels for the Japan Nec...
- Hello, I live in So Cal and just came across this article from the NY Times, which ultimately says that we shouldn't worry. At this point, I am going to take that ad...
- 2 words media hype and our computers were all going to crash on the millenium and we wouldnt have no food water or money. so to be predpared you need to rush out and b...
