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Seeking a Great Book for Older Siblings Announcing the Arrival of New Baby
Asked by J.T. from San Francisco
on July 6, 2008
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I am looking for a great book to give older children (9 and 7) in preparation for a new baby. Do you have any suggestions?
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- Hi! I don't know of any books, but just yesterday heard about a fun idea for older siblings when a new one arrives. A customer of mine told me about how her grandso...
- Hi Amethyst Brooke Shields just wrote a book on this very topic. I am not sure of the title, but if you google Brooke Shield's new book it should come up. Good ...
- The book is called " i'll love you forever", i cant remember who the author is, but its a great book for kids their age
Tax Preparation, Detroit
Asked by M.L. from Detroit
on February 6, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm looking to go in and have my taxes done this year as opposed to doing them myself. So if you have any referrals or recommendations, let me know. Thanks!!
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- We go to P&R tax in New Baltimore, MI THEY ROCK. We've been going there for at least 6 years now. ###-###-#### My name is A. Kiroski
- H&R Block Sears 12/oaks mall. It's in the baby section. Tell them S. Spencer sent you and you will get an additional $15 off prepartation. Also, they stand behind y...
- Hi M., may I recommend Hardge Accounting. They are located in Southfield. They are very professional and yet personal to your needs.
Break Christmas Tradition??
Asked by M.C. from Honolulu
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms
Every year since I can remember, I bake Christmas cookies. (lots and lots of them, all different kinds!) I have had fun with my kids keeping this tradition, p...
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- Hi Mary Beth, In don't think you need to break your Christmas Tradition, I am sure your thoughtfulness, is very much appreciated every year, and think how you make peo...
- Its only 1 time a year... if you can stand it, just enjoy it as you usually do... traditionally. You said your healthy kick was adopted s-l-o-w-l-y... so don't expect...
- Mary Beth, I agree with most of the other posts - make your cookies, enjoy the time with your family and friends, it's once a year! However, if you REALLY feel g...
How to Support My Husband?
Asked by H.P. from New York
on October 6, 2008
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Hi Ladies!!
I need a little advice on how to best support my husband. His mother has battled mental illness for years however has been able to function and maintain...
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- First I want to say that mental illness in itself is very draining for a family to begin with and for your FIL to stick it out has to have been extremely difficult for...
- Hi, Please find a good elder care lawyer. My father has alzheimers and parkinsons and we desperately needed a full-time in-home aide to help out. We thought that ...
- Thankfully, I don't have any experience with what you're going through. But one thing I do think of is maybe your FIL can go on Craig's List or use references to find ...
Ideas for Preparing Tofu
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on July 9, 2008
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My vegetarian sister (and mother of two) convinced me to try tofu with my 8 month old. He seemed to like it. It's easy to pick up in his little fingers and moosh aro...
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- For your 8 month old, you don't need to flavor it, as he's still learning about textures and feeding and all of that cool stuff. :) When he starts eating more adventur...
- My daughter loves raw tofu. I also think it is gross, but she adores it. I tried preparing it once and she hated it.
- When my son was about that age, I used to cut up some carrots and saute them in some olive oil with the tofu (sometimes with a very little bit of thyme or sage), then ...
Preparing Bottles from Breastmilk: How Much Is Enough?
Asked by J.F. from Honolulu
on August 19, 2006
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Hi!
I am expressing breastmilk to prepare bottles for dad to feed the baby once a day, in preparation for my returning to work (boo! would rather stay home) and the b...
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- Hi, I suggest you contact the lactation consultant/specialist where you gave birth. Here in SLC, I used both Stephanie and Laurie ###-###-####. They helped so much. Go...
- I breastfed my daughter for a year (exclusively) and now my son. He is almost 10 months and is still exclusively breast fed. I work full time. I pump 1 to 2 times a...
- Dear J., first of all congratulations for breastfeeding your baby and for going to the trouble to pump for her when you go back to work. The composition of breastmilk ...
Financial Considerations with Out of Town Guests
Asked by V.R. from Denver
on January 30, 2009
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Hi fellow moms, I'm wondering what others do with out of town guests staying for extended periods of time with you. I'm not talking a night or two but we have 3 diff...
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- When you are showing them around, I would conveniently say this is a fridge that you can keep things in for breakfast and lunch. Then mention that you don't have the m...
- I kind of agree with Jennifer, if you asked them to come visit or they are close family I think that is just expected you provide meals. I think it depends, if we ar...
- I would say that any guests who've been invited to stay in your home would certainly expect to be fed, and not to pay for food or other basic household expenses. That...
About to Pop,what Do I Do?
Asked by C.S. from Fayetteville
on December 25, 2006
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I'm 34 weeks along with my first baby and I just know there are things I need to do to get prepared but I'm not sure what. I got all the baby stuff and that's it...I t...
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- C., Recruit help if you can. I learned the hard way that the only people to invite over those first few months are people who are there to help, not to be catered ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby! What an exciting, but anxious time! You've probaby seen lists of things that you need for a new baby......
- You can search the internet for some new baby checklists, just to make sure you got it all if your wanting to make sure and be extra prepared. I found a lot and i copi...
Please Recommend Your Favorite Meal Preparation Place (i.e. Dinner by Design)!
Asked by E.W. from Milwaukee
on April 22, 2008
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I am thinking about checking out Dinner By Design or one of those type of places. Please share your experiences, any recommendations or suggestions, and favorite dish...
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- Meals in a Bag (formerly Mix It Up Meals) is by far my favorite. The dishes are MSG free and the meat is hormone/antibiotic free. The prices are lower than Let's Dish ...
- I have not used a meal preparation place. Instead I have used books form the library like Frozen Assets and gotten together with a girlfriend and we both make a month...
- I have tried Lets Dish and Sociale Gourmet and am happy with both of them. I think it depends on what style of food your family likes. My husband is a meat and potat...
Need Help Making Daily Schedule
Asked by C.W. from Sarasota
on June 7, 2009
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Hi! I'm hoping to find some practical help from those of you who have been where I am today. I have 4 children ranging in age from 7wks to 6yrs, and I need help makin...
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- Hi C.. I struggle with this myself and find that writing up a schedule does help-- even if I can't follow it religiously. Two other things that have helped huge ar...
- I just wanted to say that we (my husband and I) are not schedule people either. My friends all had their schedules down to the minute, and I was always struggling to ...
- I commend your enthusiasm. I'm a homeschoolin gmom of three kids under 7 so I can relate. First thing you should do every day is take care of your own needs. Everyt...
