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Burnt Sugar
Asked by J.S. from Boise
on August 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I need some help with ideas for cleaning burnt sugar off of my flat-top oven. I was making fudge last night (which turned out fabulous!) but the combo of sug...
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- Hey, what you can do is after soaking it in soap and hot water, get a flat razor blade and keeping it VERY flat across the surface you can actually shave it off. I've ...
- Softscrub, a non-scratching scour pad or sponge (found anywhere that sells sponges. Just look for "non-scratching" or some such wording on the label) a little water a...
- Hi J.! I made the same mistake a few months ago! Terrible mess!!! But i finally went out and bought some glass stovetop cleaner from Wal Mart and it worked amazingly...
Making My Own Household Cleaners! PLEASE HELP.
Asked by L.L. from Indianapolis
on November 3, 2008
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I'm trying to save money by making my own household cleaners! Does anyone have any recipes for a disenfectent? There are some I found online but hardly any are the sa...
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- Tea tree oil is very safe I even put it in my mouth and my daughters when we had a tooth ache.
- I use tea tree oil in my cleaners and my son decided to spray it in his mouth. Poison control said that a couple sprays from a bottle with an eye dropper full of tea ...
- I can understand your dilemma. I found a way to disinfect and its cafe (as long as nobody drinks it, LOL) Get two spray bottle containers. Fill one with vinegar, an...
I Need Another Woman's Input, Please Help
Asked by B.R. from Columbus
on October 27, 2006
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I am 33, divorced 7 years, two children. I have been dating someone for 3 years and we are having issues regarding moving forward. I am at the end of my rope, he doe...
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- I say kick him to the curb! Life is too short to live in that type of relationship. You did not say how old the kids are but you are not benefiting them by shouting an...
- I agree with everyone else!! Also, your kids love him because he is there, but you may be surprised how much happier they are without him!!!! Your kids want to see YOU...
- I've watched my dad be that kind of 'companion' to other women and it made me hurt for them. The women he would semi-commit to would enable him to be so much less tha...
Empire Flooring
Asked by K.U. from Sarasota
on August 11, 2009
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Can anyone give any kind of review on Empire Floorings prices, quality etc.
Thanks
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- I don't know about Empire Flooring, but we used All About Floors and they provided great service and prices.
- i had my floors done by them and it was very expensive with horrible service!!! please beware! i placed laminate flooring down, they laid it wrong, cut the edging for ...
- We had them out for an estimate on carpet and wood/laminate flooring. The prices were decent (they were having a "sale") but we were not impressed with the selection ...
Mother-In-Law Boundaries
Asked by D.R. from Kansas City
on December 17, 2008
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We live in an unconventional situation. My husband runs his small business (a theater) out of the main floor of the building and we live in the basement (thank you hou...
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- D., MIL can be a little difficult at times but then so can daughter in laws. I guess I am about to play devils advocate here, but it is about mending family hurts mor...
- D., I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems with your mother-in-law. It is difficult. But remember that all mothers think they know how to raise kids. But ...
- OK, I get your husband's point that you need to talk to her, but HIS MOM, HIS PROBLEM. My MIL does the same, as does my mom. It's easier to call your own mom out on ...
Help!!!
Asked by S.S. from Miami
on August 21, 2006
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My son, Nathanael, has been extremely clingy for the past two weeks. I mean, before, I could wash dishes and cook dinner and him not make a peep, then he will fuss be...
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- My husband left to go work out of town when our daughter was 4mos, so I know how you feel, trying to do everything yourself. We couldn't use the carriers. I tried th...
- It is ok that your son cries sometimes. You cant get stressed or freak out-they will feed off your emotions....have him where YOU(he does not nec have to see you) can ...
- My daughter went through that too, and even now at 11 months some days are better than others. Every one says it will pass, they'll get over it, and so on. Let's put i...
"Step" Issues
Asked by L.B. from Canton
on August 8, 2009
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How do I deal with my husband threatening to separate his income from our finances because 2 of my daughters who live with us basically ignore him? We've been married...
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- Sounds like some family or couples counseling might be in order. If he wants to separate finances, and effectively split the family, that's a serious issue. I'm guessi...
- It seems like your husband is being just as immature as your daughters. If your daughters are being disrespectful, then the two of you should mutually come up with a ...
- 1st...sign up for a Dave Ramsey class together! His class could change your life, but really I think this is more than a money issue....him seperating his money shows...
Need Suggestions for Balancing Work and Home
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on May 29, 2008
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I recently started working full-time again (It had been about 2 years). This is the first time in almost ten years that both my husband and I have worked full-time. ...
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- Have you tried Flylady.net. It is an awesome website!!
- I am a Career mom and my husband is a truck driver so he's never home. I have a 10 and a 4 year old. My solution would be to start training your 8yr old daughter to ...
- HI M., It is difficult being a full time working mom with 2 kids. But, here are some things I've found to help in our house. 1) Find a meal prep service (Dream Din...
What Responsibilities Should I Require of My 5 Year Old--and How Much Allowance?
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on August 4, 2009
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My son is 5 years old and we have decided to assign responsibilities for himself, as well as household duties--chores. What do you/ did you expect of a 5 year old? H...
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- our 5 year old helps put away laundry, match socks, cleans his room, picks up the communal areas when asked, helps lugs garbage to the garage, and even helps with pets...
- You are so smart ot start early. Also ahve him save up his change and go to a coinstart every now and then. Offerings are ok at like a dollar-no need to go crazy- th...
- In our home, allowance wasn't contigent upon chores. The chores were required, because they lived in the house and all household members are to participate. We taugh...
Hubby Leaving for Job - Going to Feel like a Single Mom Mon-Fri
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on July 30, 2009
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My husband is going to be starting a new job this weekend – we just found out about it – and it is out of state. He will be gone Mon-Fri coming home on the weeken...
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- Everyone has really great advice. I just wanted to say good luck and I know you can get through this! Don't be afraid or feel bad about putting some things off so you ...
- You can do it!! I too am a full-time working mother of two (6 and 2 1/2) and my husband is absent because he works and is in school full-time. My tricks: I cook at l...
- M., And I thought *I* was busy! You have my sincere empathy for all you do. Even if you cannot incorporate all the advice, you might find some helpful things at w...
