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Seeking Advice, When Money Becomes an Issue...
Asked by V.D. from Denver
on June 16, 2008
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Hi Moms! Several months ago I offered to help out someone with their child. She is a single mom and just needed some extra help. I was more than willing. We met an...
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- I hate it when people do things like , esp. when they make you wait at home while they have no intention of coming over. That being said it just depends on how far yo...
- I have never met a single, custodial parent who wasn't always in a cash crisis. (It boggles the mind that the media presents single-parenthood as a desirable state!) ...
- Money between friends is such a hard subject. I have a rule for myself (same with my husband) that when we loan anything, be it money or objects, we loan with no expe...
How Do I Get My Child to Do and Turn in His Homework??
Asked by J.O. from Rochester
on March 4, 2008
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My 14 year old son is in 9th grade. Since the 6th grade we have been battling him to get him to turn his school work in. He is not struggling academically. He is in...
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- Hi J. I dont know if you can with your daycare, but have you thought about going to school and sitting in all his classes to make sure he turns his work in. I am sure...
- first of all, please don't pay him or give little rewards for doing something that is his responsibility - it sends the message that he should only do what's required ...
- J., hahaha i dont know when you find an answer let me know, hahahah no but seriously you mentioned you did not want to take away his music, if it were football and fa...
Teaching My 10 Year Old to Be a Good Friend
Asked by M.T. from Houston
on April 13, 2007
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My beautiful ten year old daughter, Shelby has had a best friend, Alyssa for almost three years now. They have been inseperable, they play very well together, love bei...
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- Hi, Did something happen at school today to change her mind? Maybe other friends made fun of her for going to spend the night. Especially when there is an ill child...
- Honestly if it has been me, I would told her no. She may be scared of the possibility that her friend will have a seizure while she is there, that she may be contag...
- M., I don't think you are wrong. I think it was a teachable moment. Your daughter has to learn early in life that it is important to keep her words, and commitmen...
Need Advice on Gift Giving to Family Members
Asked by C.M. from Ocala
on August 2, 2009
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I am a member of a rather large family who gathers for birthdays (and there are a lot of them!) My frustration occurs when I go to buy gifts for extended family membe...
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- C., I have not dealt with this personally even though my in-laws are well off. However I dated a gentleman in the past whose family did this to me. I fixed them b...
- Be proud of who you are and give as thoughtful a gift for each person as you can. Screw anyone who doesn't understand and have compassion for those who are less fortun...
- buy a gift card to target or starbucks or itunes or something and DO NOT write the price on it!! let them figure it out when they go to redeem it... OR buy UNIQUE gif...
How to Invite Siblings to Birthday Parties
Asked by E.D. from Atlanta
on April 11, 2009
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For those of you who have two children, how do you feel when only one child is invited to a birthday party even though the guest of honor knows both children? My daugh...
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- I think it is perfectly acceptable to invite only the children who are closer to your daughter's age. Otherwise it could be awkward keeping all of the children enterta...
- On the other hand, if it's a party where the parents are expected to stay (as is usually the case for that age), it kinda makes it difficult if they have an older chil...
- Hi, E.! We were in this position on both ends for years. I have learned from our experiences that if we were doing the inviting, we asked all the siblings that my ki...
Flowers
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on June 18, 2009
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My sister is getting married in Sept. and we are in need of a florist. Does anyone have any recommendations? We only need a brides bouquet, maid of honor and 2 flower ...
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- Cheap Flowers...and beautiful. Go to the Minneapolis Farmer's Market. There is a man down there every day (Jim Bush), and he buys wholesale flowers from all over the...
- Hi, I am a florist and I now work out of my home. I assume you want to save money? First make sure you pick flowers that are in season and readily available in yo...
- Designs by Rita she works out of her home and is located in Otsego ____@____.com ###-###-####
Need Ideas for Ways to Honor Friends Mom
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on May 27, 2009
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A little background info....I am the Matron of honor for my friend's wedding in June. We have been friends since 4th grade. Her mom got sick with cancer and passed a...
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- It is wonderful you are being so thoughtful in remembering her mom on this special day. I like your idea of the locket. A single rose w/ he photo would be nice. My ...
- Hi M., I see why you are the matron of Honor:) I will tell you what I did on my day. I lost my mom at age 21 and got married at age 30. I was blessed to have my mo...
- I think the locket is a great idea too. Something else we did because my husband father had passed away when he was young, as had both my grandmothers. Is we had Ro...
Grandma with 16 Yr. Old Grandson Living with Her
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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I have my 16 yr. old grandson living with me due to a situation at his home. I became his court apointed guardian. He could go home now, but wants to stay with me to c...
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- He sounds like a typical gifted child if you ask me. The need to have sound knowledge before accepting a fact or making a decision is characteristic. Some things that ...
- J., I agree with the idea that he should look it up. Then maybe he could discuss his findings with you later. My father's favorite thing to say to us was "I don't k...
- J., My heart goes out to you, and thank god for you. You are someone very special. There is a book out that is helping me called,"How to Talk So TEENS Will Listen and...
Question About Bachelorette Party
Asked by M.G. from Cleveland
on February 9, 2009
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I am my sister's maid of honor for her Aug 2009 wedding. I want to start planning her bachelorette party and was wondering if you guys could help me with some ideas. S...
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- You could do a scavenger hunt - make a list of things that everyone needs to find, break up into groups of 2-3 and then send everyone out with cameras to take pictures...
- My sisters planned for dinner at our house that they made - I don't remember what it was, but I remember it was very good, and we had wine with dinner - opened some gi...
- I was pregnant for mine. So we definately didn't want th ebar hopping stripper thing. We went to victory field for a baseball game and then went to a wine bar after so...
In Need of Makeover
Asked by J. from Kansas City
on July 10, 2007
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In 'honor' of my pending 40th birthday, I've decided it's time for a makeover. I wear minimal makeup now so need to relearn what works best.
I use Clinique cleansi...
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- I don't wear make-up daily either but when I need cover-up/foundation I LOVE the stuff that the Body Shop puts out. It's oil-free and actually makes a blemish go away...
- About 2 months ago I came across a little side shop at the Independence center called color expression (right in front of the hallmark store). This makeup is a little...
- J., I am with on the makeover! I am in desperate need of one as well. I have sorta started mine though. I found this stuff at wal-mart called AcneFree. It is basicall...
