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Need Some Advice or Suggestions
Asked by S.K. from Washington DC
on August 7, 2008
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Hello Everyone,
I am truly desparate. I have gotten myself into a serious bind with debt. I am overwhelmed and need some advice at how to get my head above water....
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- I know how you feel! I got out of the military and we were living off one paycheck and kept digging ourselves in a hole in debt. We called InCharge Debt Solutions. ...
- Go online and get information on a 503C not for profit (NFP) bill consolidation company. They will talk with your creditors and set you up on a payment plan. I went w...
- You need Debtors Annonymous. It is a fantastic 12 step program that will help you get to the root of your spending habits. I recommend it whole heartedly. You will ...
I'm Drowning in PAPER -- What Do I Keep???
Asked by D.O. from Chicago
on October 16, 2008
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I just had my 4th baby in May, but I'm still in a nesting phase. I look around my house and I see paper EVERYWHERE! I just want to toss everything but not sure if th...
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- I use baskets, i have one for things i want to keep but are not bill. One for shredding and i use a file folder and put all the bills in there after they have been pai...
- First off, I do everything that I can do paperless -- so any credit cards, gas company, phone company, etc -- I enroll in their paperless statements. I get email remi...
- I'll admit it, I'm a little neurotic about things like this...so remember that as I give my advice. If it is too overwhelming for you, I totally understand! This is ...
Need Help Remembering a Book Title
Asked by K.S. from Bismarck
on February 17, 2009
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Ok all you great Mom's out there, I need your help. I remember reading a book when I was young about two (maybe three) boys, about 12 yrs old or so. Anyway, the stor...
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- Don't forget to use the resources in your community - you local library should have an Accelerated Reader list, and the children's librarian should be able to help you...
- Don't know this one but try Magic Tree House books-It is a great series-very imaginative and my 8 year old loves them.
- The Watsons go to Birmingham. Christopher Paul Curtis. Has three boys, one drowns near the end in a 'wool pooh' (whirlpool) but is saved by his older brother. great bo...
At What Age Can a Child Be Left Alone in the Tub/ Outside
Asked by A.C. from Boca Raton
on January 9, 2009
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Hi moms! My daughter is 2 1/2, and to this day either my husband or I sit with her in the bathroom for a good 1/2 hour while she plays in the tub. We have been discu...
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- I agree with the others who said "you know your situation best". I personally feel tghat 2-1/2 is old enough to be left alone in the bathtub for very short intervals,...
- A., You sound I lot like me. A very good mom. My girls are 4 1/2 and 2 1/2. They are usually together in the tub or outside. I do go back and forth to the bath when...
- OMG! Please don't leave her alone in the tub at this age. They can drown even in a few or less inches of water. They could even try to get out and slip and fall. I don...
We're Drowning in Toys
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on April 5, 2007
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My daughters second birthday is coming up and it is family tradition to have big parties. I'm wondering if anyone has a tactful way to discourage people from buying t...
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- Hey A.! This may sound diferent but have you thought about asking family and friends to donate to a college savings plan for your daughter? I wish I had started that i...
- I have learned that there is no way to discourage gift giving. no matter what you try. You could put in the invitation that you would like to instill the gift of givin...
- You've probably gotten lots of good advice on this one already, but just in case any of my ideas haven't already been covered: 1. Have the party guests bring somethin...
How Do You Know When It Is Time?
Asked by A.A. from Chattanooga
on November 14, 2006
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I am married to a compulsive gambler and there is so many things I can write about, but not enough time. After almost 9 years I feel like there is no hope for change. ...
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- I hope this helps , i know my kids can tell when i am not happy ,they sence it and sometimes my moods or my stress level gets to me and they can tell.sometimes i dont ...
- A., if he won't agree to get counseling (alone, for his gambling problem), and also couples counseling, LEAVE HIM. Don't waste 20 years - like I did - in a bad marriag...
- A., I thought I might pass this along to you for a possible solution to your problem. I was just curious as to whether or not he goes to casinos to gamble or is he be...
Sleeping Issues
Asked by L.W. from St. Louis
on December 10, 2008
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My 2 yr old dtr is starting to drive me crazy. She was a great sleeper but is changing her mind. :) She is fighting bedtime and then keeping herself up until almost ...
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- I'm in the same boat with my 2 year old daughter!! I'll keep you in my prayers. And pray that somehow God makes 5 hours of sleep feel like 8 for us.
- I have been dealing w/ the same issue w/ my 2 year old daughter too. We have bedtime between 7p-730p and she sleeps for 12 hours and nap about 1p. I agree w/ the tee...
- L., My son will be two in January and has started the same thing. We think he is getting his 2 year molars because he's also drooling a lot. If you think she may be te...
Dry Drowning
Asked by P.B. from Boston
on June 24, 2008
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Has anyone heard of dry drowning? I saw a story on the today show and now my head is spinning, worrying about it. I guess you can die up to 24 hours later after inhal...
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- I saw the same story. I can only say that i come from a family of ten kids, we all swim, all our offspring swim , including my 2 kids. We have always had a pool. as i ...
- Thanks for bringing this up. Millions of children swim safely every summer, but I recently witnessed a near-drowning and will say from that experience that it can happ...
- calm down as long as you are supervising your little one he should be fine.
Neti Pot
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on March 4, 2008
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Hello! I tried using the neti pot while I was newly pregnant b/c I had a sinus infection and did not want to finish the antibiotic (began before I know I was pregnant...
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- I agree. You need to tip your head way over so the water just pours out. Keep trying- it is worth it. I am not exaggerating when I say that the neti pot was life-ch...
- I learned, after trying the Neti Pot and having it just cause discomfort, that some people can't use them successfully because of the position of their estacean (sp?) ...
- I started using a neti pot during my current pregnancy - I have chronic mild allergies to nothing in particular, and this got much worse when I got pregnant again. A ...
Need Backyard Maintenance
Asked by A.L. from Kansas City
on June 23, 2008
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I have not had any time in the past two weeks to work out in the backyard and WOW, I am drowning in weeds! I need a good (reasonable) company who can cut back my trees...
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- Year Around Home & Lawn / Frank Butler, owner: ###-###-####. He is very reliable and has done for me what you are asking, and he didn't break my bank doing it. He is...
- www.olsenoutdoorhomecare.com
- I know your husband probably works but can't he do the yard work instead of hiring someone to do it I see that you stated I have not had anytime.I rarely have to mow t...
