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Looking to Donate a Stove
Asked by O.C. from San Francisco
on October 18, 2008
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I have a stove from the mid-50's that I couldn't bear to get rid of during a kitchen remodel. It's in beautiful condition and would like to find it a good home. It w...
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- you can also try craigslist.org I had better luck giving stuff away on craigslist than I did on freecycle for some reason. I think it reaches a wider audience.
- If it still works, donate it to a soup kitchen, or a residence that helps out an array of people. A school is also a great place to donate them - a small one. You ca...
- . Post it on freecycle - on online message board of people giving things away. Things they want to find a home for rather than throwing away. www.freecycle.org
I Love Thrift Store Shopping! Any Other Treasure Hunters Out There??
Asked by M.W. from San Francisco
on December 15, 2011
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I didn't always like "treasure hunting". When I was younger, mom used to schlepp me out on her excursions and I abhorred it. I thought I was too good to be caught d...
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- LOVE thrift stores! I buy T-shirts..any mens, womens, kids and "upcycle" them into SUPER cute, stylish dresses for my daughter! We get SOOOO many compliments. Bes...
- Was there two days ago. For $33 I got a wool coat, sweater duster, 1 pant, 1skirt, 1 shirt, awesome mirror, candle holder, book and christmas cards. Merry Christmas ...
- My BFF and I love yard sales. We've found all kinds of great finds over the years. During the winter months, we'll hit up the thrift stores. One of the best buy...
JFF!!! Who Can Drive a Manual Transmission Car?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 1, 2011
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I'm rolling off another question about a daddy's dream car....
I'm surprised people don't know how to drive a manual transmission! My dad wouldn't let me drive a ca...
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- I learned to drive on my mom's manual and got really frustrated trying to learn an automatic in drivers' ed (I kept insisting we were forgetting something, but the ins...
- Most of my cars have been manual transmission. My husband almost always has automatic (for good reason.) It REALLY helps in the snow! Most people that get in my car...
- My dad was a Drivers Ed teacher so OF COURSE I had to learn to drive a manual as well as change a tire and my oil like yourself. I haven't owned a manual car for just...
1St Birthday Theme Ideas
Asked by M.H. from Salt Lake City
on September 2, 2010
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So my daughter is turning 1 on November 30, and I would like to start planning her party. Yes, I know it's silly to plan this early, but seeing as how I am not very cr...
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- With my little men, I just decorated according to what they really liked. My oldest son's first birthday was a teddy bear theme. My second son's birthday was a puppy d...
- For my daughter's first, I went with flowers (green, yellow & white). We got balloons in those colors, and I already had white paper plates and forks, got some yellow...
- My oldest (and now my youngest) boy loved He-Man at that age--we had the old cartoons on DVD. I ordered vintage 1982 party hats, napkins, and I think plates from some...
Need Alternative Ideas!!!!
Asked by E.O. from Honolulu
on March 13, 2008
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Hello all,
Well I have a 29 month old son who is driving me and my husband crazy most days. He is usually so well behaved and loving but lately has taken to going ou...
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- I know this will be hard to do, but ignore his outburst while he is sitting in time out. I see you have moved the chair out of sight, so just let him know what rule or...
- E., Well, the terrible twos was a misnomer to me. My daughter hit them (while we were at Camp Pendleton Marine Base...by the way)when she was between 3 and 4. I calle...
- Hi E., You said some nights...is he tired and possibly staying up too late? The will throw huge tantrums if they have not had their sleep.
Looking for Ideas for a Birthday Party in Grapevine Area for a 3 Year Old
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 9, 2009
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Hi Ladies....
I'm looking for a fun place to have a birthday party for my daughter who will be turning 3 in May. I'd like to stay around the Grapevine area. It woul...
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- I don't know about you, but at this age my daughter loves to jump (on everything possible). A Pump It Up party is a great outlet for this phase and it's very low main...
- My friend jsut had her daughter's 3rd b-day party at The Teddy Bear Factory in downtown Grapevine, off Main St just past the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. It was a great...
- I am also planning a party for a 3 year old… but mine is a son. He is really into Thomas right now and we are looking into the Choo Choo Station at Grapevine Mills ...
Baby Shower Themes? Help!!
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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Hi Moms! I am giving a shower for my cousin, and i cannot come up with a good theme. Does anyone have any ideas? I want it to be girly, she is having a girl. Pleas...
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- T., How about a tea party? I've done it once for a wedding shower and it turned out beautiful. We had all types of teas in different tea pots, We also used an assor...
- I think butterflys are always pretty! If you need any ideas with games to play, let me know, I've got a few. : ) Good luck!
- um, you can always do the theme of her baby's bedroom, or you can do something the adults would love. My mom got these little mini-bottles and filled them with pacifie...
6 Year Old with Sleep Issues
Asked by C.M. from Richmond
on June 9, 2008
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I have a 6 year old daughter that is petrified of the dark and of being alone. When I go to put her to sleep at night we say good night prayers and I sing to her and ...
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- I am a mother of four children. I was very consistent with my older child (12 years old now) and never let her sleep with me as a baby. It does not matter, as soon a...
- I would bring her to a store Target or Disney or even Walmart for her to pick out a cool girly night lamp just for her.DOes she have a nightlight? I found it to comfor...
- Hi C. ~ Is your daughter on medication for the acid reflux? I don't know anything about treating acid reflux in children, but do know that it can cause serious prob...
Silent Auctions
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on August 28, 2008
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Moms,
I need your help planning a silent auction for my shools PTA. I already hit up all the big things, aka six flags, museums, zoos, mavericks, rangers, stars, f...
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- Our Preschool did a silent Auction and I bought tickets to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Zoo. I also bought a cute Noah's Ark hand made onesie out...
- Not sure if you will have any luck but I would try some of the companies w/ HQ's in DFW....GameStop, Blockbuster, CompUSA, The Container Store, Radio Shack. Ask the m...
- I would also try a local professional photographer.
Vera Wang Wedding Gown
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on September 2, 2008
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I purchased a Cinderella Ball gown years ago for my wedding day and now I hate that I even spent so much for it. It just sits in my closet. My husband thinks that one ...
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- I bought my gown on ebay and sold it after the wedding. My daughter will want her own gown. She is nontraditional, much like her mom and we like it that way.
- I have 6 sisters/sisters-in-law plus me. We all bought our own. Sell it. :)
- If I could have fit into my mother's gown, I would have been happy to have worn it. But, when she married she had a 17 inch waist! The last time I fit into it I was ...
