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Seeking Volunteer Opportunities for Myself and 6 Yr Old.
Asked by M.C. from Portland
on April 12, 2009
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Well, the time has has come that some selfish, egotistic alter ego has replaced our sweet, loving and thoughtful little boy. At the tender age of 6, our son suddenly h...
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- I recommend looking to a local church. I work in a church in Beaverton and there are a lot of ways for volunteers to get involved. We have a food pantry that we serve ...
- Doing volunteer work with your son is a great idea. However, your son's attitude is a stage that most children go thru. The more negative attention you pay to it the...
- My kids (6 & 9 YO) and I have enjoyed volunteering together at Northwest Children's Outreach. They have 4 warehouses around Portland & Vancouver. Each has an evening...
Ideas for a Gift for My Friend
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on July 1, 2009
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Hi mamas! I need an idea for a birthday gift for a great friend of mine. She is turning 27 and a stay-at-home mom of two young boys. I would love it to be something...
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- What about a scrapbook or one of those scrapbook kits for all the photos she takes? Or, if you have photos of you together, make one of those online scrapbooks. I hear...
- Something unique and different......... I make cupcake bouquets, or cookie bouquets. The cupcake bouquets are made to look like roses (any color) and set in a nice bas...
- I am a stay at home mom of two and any invitation I get to have dinner out without the kids I jump at. I prefer time with friends over gifts anyday! Good Luck!
Need Thoughtful Christmas/Thank You Gift Idea
Asked by R.M. from Nashville
on November 24, 2008
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My husband spends a large amount of time out of town for work, and there is a chance he will be gone for Christmas. Another guy he works with mentioned that he would c...
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- A few years ago I made a lovely wreath for a few friends. I happened to make mine out of fake materials (I got a base wreath from a craft store and added seasonal hol...
- First of all, congratulations on your baby! One year old! He (she) is entering one of the most exciting times of YOUR life! How incredibly kind, wonderful, and generou...
- I would put together a basket of several kinds of goodies so you cover all bases. You could put together a themed sort of basket. ex: a cooking basket with a cookbo...
Seeking Movie Ideas for Thoughtful 5 y.o. Boy Who Is Fearful of "Scary" Stuff
Asked by S.M. from Naples
on March 23, 2009
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My son has seen some of the Veggie Tales movies and done okay with them. I'd like to move on to some other things. He is almost 6 and has outgrown Noggin, which is a...
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- I have a boy who is the same way. I have moving from "Feature Films For Families" movies. You can call 1-800-FAMILY-TV or go online to www.familyfilms.com. They are...
- Have you tried 3-2-1-penguins? They are really good and always have a "moral of the story" at the end. I have 2 kids that are 5 and 10 and they love them. The movies a...
- My 4 1/2 year old girl is the same way! We started with Pooh and VeggieTales, too. She specifically doesn't like "bad guys." For some reason, though, she loves Dumbo, ...
Is It Independence or Defiance?
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2009
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Hi mamas...Ok, I have tried to write this post a number of times but I have so much to get out I don't know where to begin (sorry...and thank you in advance for readin...
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- Yes, I'd say relax your rules. Just keep remembering the rule: Pick Your Battles. Especially with strong-willed children. If she wants to wear sandals in the rain,...
- Okay. You do answer your own question here. You think she snuck them because she knew you'd say no. That is, she was deliberately doing something she knew was again...
- I was having similar issues and like you, I wasn't worried about the things going to school I just didn't like the sneaking part. So, we have a rule in my house that ...
Keep Bugging the Ex About Xmas Presents?
Asked by J.T. from San Francisco
on December 26, 2007
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A question to you all -- how or what should I do about an ex-husband who doesn't take his kids out shopping for their mother (that would be me!) for Christmas and othe...
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- I agree with the other mamas here. Arrange for someone else to take the kids shopping for you. Continue doing what you do for their father. You are teaching them valua...
- I would say that it must just be the stupidness in men that don't see that it is for the kids to give the gift its not like they are giving you the gift themselves. I...
- I believe you buying dad a present is great. You are teaching them selfless gifts. Do not try to have dad buy you a present to. I would give the older boy money to ...
Healing a Heart After Open Heart
Asked by L.S. from St. Louis
on July 12, 2007
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Calling all unique and thoughtful ideas! A colleague of mine has a 2 1/2 year old boy who is undergoing open heart surgery next week at Children's Mercy. I'd like to p...
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- While at the hospital having a bag with little things like a pad of paper, pen or pencil, a purse size package of kleenex and a note letting them know you are thinking...
- I had a friend with a newborn in the hospital for over a month. I sent some hand held games like Tetris, Yahtzee, and the like that they could play in spare moments. ...
- Maybe put a teddy bear, some coloring books and crayons,cars and educational videos of his favorite characters, a nice soft blanket, some cards from friends and family...
Advice for Handling an Unappreciative 7-Year Old
Asked by N.W. from Chicago
on November 19, 2008
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I'm the stepmom to a 7-year old. She is normally a very thoughtful and quite happy child considering her situation, which is she spends every other day/night at her mo...
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- My gut feeling is you are taking her on too many of these outings in the first place. Kids need to spend time with their families doing just regular stuff, playing, re...
- I liked the way you ended it......"leaving the store immediately".... I've done that and the message usually comes out loud and clear. Bad behavior is tiring but pleas...
- My daughters only three so I haven't experienced what's normal for a seven year old. I know some of the post say that seven is to young for an allowence but for my dau...
Help to Celebrate 10 Yr Wedding Anniversary
Asked by B.L. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
Tomorrow (4/18) is our 10 yr wedding anniversary and I am at a TOTAL loss of what to give my DH. He surprised me with a diamond ring during a recent trip...
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- Lucky for us, men are simple. Get a new "outfit" that you know he would like, book a hotel room or get the kids to your Mom's house and let the fun begin. Instead of...
- What about a romantic night out with a hot tub, carriage ride, candleliight dinner, dancing, or something local in your area. If he is not into that stuff then play of...
- Give him you! Men like surprises... at least mine does. Meaning a "solo" time with his wife and time for romance and um, yes, a romp in the sheets. I know... it may so...
Need Etiquette Advice!
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on October 3, 2008
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My girl friend and I have been dieting and working out together and having a great time and a little success! Today she gave me some really nice clothes that she used...
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- I read your "What happened" and thought you came up with a great solution! You go, girl! A.
- can you afford to take them to a tailor? Free clothes seems like a worthy investment.
- T., I would be honest & give the clothes back. You can explain it that you could both lose the same amount of weight but not lose it in the same places. Tell her you a...
