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30 Hour Road Trip with a One Year Old??? WHAT?
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on May 4, 2009
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We have a family reunion in NY in early June and we were planning a two week trip via Jetblue. Due to the recent Swine Flu (or the R2D2 Flu, as I call it) my husband ...
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- Yah, you tell him that statistically flying is waaaaaay safer than driving all that distance. I loved this quote that actually puts the whole 'pandemic' into perspecti...
- Hi K., At the last minute, we had to drive from Denver to NC during the holidays. It was tough, not going to lie, but it's manageable. On the way to NC we drove th...
- Have your husband read this article from the NY Times, written by a doctor about the actual risks associated with flying and swine flu (virtually none): http://consul...
Seeking a Place to Board Our Dogs for 10 Days
Asked by R. from Kansas City
on July 27, 2009
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Hello,
We are going to a family reunion in August and we will be gone for about 10 days. Normally when we leave town we have someone come in twice a day to let our...
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- There is a really great place that we have boarded our dog called Pete and Mac's. They are great and there are many extras you can get for your dog if you want. They h...
- We went to Hideaway Shop on 60th & Mission in Fairway next to the animal hospital. They have play time and such. I don't remember how much it was, but I know it wasn'...
- We have used Broadmore Kennels for years ###-###-####
Advice for a Long Car Trip with 2 Kids
Asked by A.V. from Duluth
on April 13, 2008
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I am looking for any advice or suggestions for taking a long car trip with a 2 year old and almost 4 year old. My husband and I are planning a trip for a family reunio...
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- I agree that doing most of your driving at night is a good idea. My boyfriend and I just drove to Florida for Spring Break (a 23 hour car ride) with our 5 children (a...
- Hi A., Don't know if this is an option or not, but when we use to take long trips with our little ones we would try to make most of the trip at night while they wer...
- I have two kids (and one on the way) and we took a trip to the Florida Keys this past New Year. Our trip was a total of 28 hours drive time and we made a couple stops ...
Family Reunion
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on April 27, 2008
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I have a family reunion coming up in the beginning of June. We have to do a skit. Any, ideas? Something with children and adults. The children are under the age of eig...
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- I like the American Idol thing, that sounds fun or you could even do Dancing with the Stars too! Having kids tell jokes is funny too, I am sure you could find some fu...
- Peter Pan!!!! That would be fun with adults and children!!!!!
- Do the kids watch American Idol? They could pick one of their favorite songs, dress up and put on a show. Some of the family members could be the judges. You could ...
Healthy Boundaries
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on July 19, 2009
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We are hosting my husband's big family reunion at our house...Because there are some milestone anniversaries with a vow renewal ceremony as part of our big "shin dig"...
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- I would sit down with your husband and calmly explain to him that with everything else going on, pregnancy included, that you need him to ask them to stay somewhere e...
- I would definately say no also! With them having an extra kid, you being pregnant, them not helping out to clean up, and the party being at your house...I would tell m...
- J., You are being very reasonable, especially after the what happened last time they were in town. While I'm sure you've explained to your husband your concerns, i...
Mother in Law Advice
Asked by T.Q. from Grand Rapids
on August 7, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I really do need some unbiased advice on how to deal with my mother in law. I could write a book about this, so I will try to keep it short. This past w...
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- I think April T gave you some good advice. Maybe the other family members don't know you'd like to be included, could be MIL is filling their heads with her opinions ...
- I would confront her, in front of your husband. You have two children to think about, too, so it's important for you to have a healthy relationship with their grandmot...
- Sorry to say it will not change most likely. Some people are unhappy in their lives and need to make others feel bad in order to make themselves feel good - this is s...
Advice on Unwanted Critters
Asked by N.C. from Portland
on July 15, 2008
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Good day ladies,
This maybe a very unusual question and it doesn't pertain to motherhood other than my daughter will be traveling me. However, here goes.
My daught...
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- My husband is from Texas and when our children were young we went to visit our Texas relatives quite often. Roaches and bugs are a problem there. It doesn't mean that ...
- Have her buy some roach bombs and set them off before you come. One in each room with all plants and animals out of the house. Also make sure all food is tightly cov...
- I queried home remedies for roach control and found this site. I've not tried any of them. I also found a site where you can order "Poison Free Ant and Roach Killer....
What to Take on a Trip.
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on July 24, 2007
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My husband has a family reunion in Baltimore in mid August. I cannot go because of work...urghhhh, but he is going to take our son since he is the only nephew/cousin.....
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- My 8 year old son flies frequently and never needs any kind of ID at all... DO take the car seat... he'll want it (need it)...children at this age are MUCH more co...
- I watched a show the other day that changed my view on this entirely. If a child is not in a purchased seat of their own, the emergency procedures are to put the chil...
- A., What a small world I am originally from Maryland. Born and raised in Bowie/Upper Marlboro; now only remaining family I have there is my mom and she lives in Anna...
Seeking Alternatives to Excursions on Alaskan Cruise
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on April 16, 2009
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Mamasource has been very informative on so many different topics that I thought I'd ask for your thoughts on our "once in a lifetime" family reunion trip coming up in ...
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- I went to Alaska when I was 16 with my parents on a summer vacation. But we drove. Here are the things I remember from the cities you mentioned... Juneau - Menden...
- These ideas can be costly, but I think well worth it. I was in Alaska in 2006, I don't remember what city we were in at the time but my husband and I went on a float ...
- Dear C., You are very right...the excursions are over the top expensive! I grew up in Alaska and I have been to many of the places you mentioned. Here are a few tips...
Orlando Vacation
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on April 15, 2009
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I just have a couple of questions about traveling. We are trying to plan an orlando vacation, money is tight but its a family reunion type of thing so we would like to...
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- Car seats are available at an additional cost from most major car rental companies. Some people prefer to bring their carseats and have the children sit in them on the...
- Hi, my name is S. and I own the Dream Dinners on 620. I have taken my kids to Disneyworld or land every year for the past 10. You will gate check you stroller when y...
- Hello M. S, I can maybe answer a few of your questions. In regards going to Disney, take a plastic cup with you, so you can fill it up with water from water fountains...
