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Money-Makers - Garage Sale Novice Needs Help!
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on September 7, 2009
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Hello Mamas! I am trying to find ways to bring in revenue to the household in these tough times & have lots of maternity clothes, boy clothes - newborn to size 3T - a...
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- I've had good luck bundling together items and selling them as a lot on Craig's List. I seem to make more on kids clothes that way. That being said, I never give my a...
- I usually start with a consignment sale, then garage sale, then donate the rest. I really like Bye-Buy Consign here in Lewisville. (www.bbconsign.com) Their next sale ...
- Most of my maternity stuff sold quickly. You just can't expect to get a fair price for them at a garage sale. I am contemplating doing the same thing as I have a lot...
Squirmy for Diaper Changes
Asked by M.T. from Portland
on January 20, 2009
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We have a 16 month old that has always been a little squirmy for diaper changes. Lately he won't be still. I can work around it for pee pee diapers - we can just chan...
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- Hi M.: I too have a squirmer:) He's 15 months and loves to move all over. Several months ago I was watch Super Nanny (I never watch it I was flipping channels) & t...
- Might the first sign he is ready for potty training?
- I have a 2 year old who is still squirmy...but small toys helps to distract OR we start singing together and what works best is naming body parts (i.e. where's Ben's n...
New to Group
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on November 30, 2006
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Hello My name is J. this is my first time to post here.... I just found out yesterday the after 6 years on my current job i will now be a sahm... which is very scarey ...
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- I am new to this group too! Nice to meet you. Anyway, I am a stay at home mom and I love it. But, stay in contact with the working world (I did not) Enjoy every mi...
- Jenn, I quit me corporate job 6 years ago to stay at home with my family. It is very scary this is a normal response, but it is also very rewarding. I am currently...
- Hi J.! Welcome to the world of SAHM. Personally I think I am more of a saty in the van mom, but that is OK! It has been said, but I am going to say it again- find so...
About to Purchase SUV - Looking for Feedback on Brands
Asked by R.G. from Pittsburgh
on August 30, 2009
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Hello.
We are thinking of purchasing an SUV. We have never owned one. We would like to buy something safe and that can seat up to 7. WE often take road trips and...
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- Hi R., My husband and I looked at the BMW X5 . I currently own a BMX 330 XI , which I am totally in love with. But its small and I wanted to trade up for somethin...
- Acura MDX...love it ours have 100K miles on it and still drives great-no issues. The BMW and Vovlvo did not get great write ups in consumer reports.
- I just love my 2008 XC90 and have no complaints about it. I did not opt for the third row seat. I had thought about the BMW X5 but it requires premium fuel.
Seeking Info on Vacationing in Hilton Head SC
Asked by L.M. from Atlanta
on April 26, 2009
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First time travelers to the HH area - 2 adults/1 4 year old. Would like any tips on good places to stay. Want to be close to the beach although we will have our own ...
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- First, most of Hilton Head is divided into different Plantations, which are semi-private or private communities. Many of which you need a security pass to access. ...
- My dau lives on HHI, about 2 blocks from beach. There is a Holiday Inn right on beach (they are doing some construction work though)and there is also a Comfort Inn ne...
- good morning. my friends own a vacation rental one block from the ocean withing walking distance to the shopping center coligny plaza. her name is kristin sharma and...
Potty Training
Asked by S.O. from Raleigh
on October 20, 2006
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My little girl is 3.She is doing #1 in the potty perfectly; she almost never does #2 in the potty.She knows when she has to, but if it doesn't happen as soon as she si...
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- We have 5 children and for some reason having a bowel movement was always harder to achieve for them. Our oldest was always the same time every day, so we would leave ...
- When you get her to go potty in the toliet, make a big deal of it!! Praise her, let her call someone and tell them, and have them make a big deal out of it!! Praise,...
- I have a 3 year old also and have just finished up potty-triaining so it is fresh on my mind! I understand your frustration...but don't embarass or punish her, that wi...
Need Ideas to Get Kids Out of Bed and Moving
Asked by J.J. from Indianapolis
on February 5, 2008
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ugh... as I type this I feel that I may have a stroke... and this is from someone with low blood pressure! ha ha
Seriously, if anyone has tricks/games/fun ideas for m...
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- Great ideas, Kelly! I love the whomever is ready first gets to pick a TV show idea. I have 3 girls (9, 6 & 5). The only one who is slow in the morning is the 6 ...
- I am a mom of 3 sons 17,15,8 and they use to be slow but I started putting on the refrigerator a calendar which list each boys name. I place checks=not pleasant & Star...
- Single !!! they sense that the authority is out of the house. You need to establish yourself as the role model your husband assumes. Good luck!! Ive been single mom of...
Long Road Trip with 2 Kids...
Asked by E.A. from Dallas
on June 8, 2009
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Moms...I will be taking a road trip from Dallas to Minneapolis this summer with my husband, 4 yr old son and 14 month old daughter. Just needing tips and advice on tr...
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- We have traveled from here to South Dakota with kids and Grandkids many times. We leave late in the afternoon, we have snacks and drinks with us. We stop at a fast fo...
- I spy with my little eye . . . u can also make up games using the alphabet, like find something OUTSIDE the car that begins with the letter a, now b, etc. (littl...
- Hi E., I have three boys who are now 3, 6 and 8. We drive to Colorado about 4 times a year which is 15 hours each way. The DVD player will definitely help. When th...
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...
Weight Gain at 28 Weeks
Asked by R.T. from Washington DC
on August 14, 2009
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hi experienced mom's
we expecting our first baby in november am 28 weeks as of today.
before pregnant i was 144 lbs.
now at 28 weeks i gained 26 lbs till now...am...
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- I was one of those skinny moms who put on a LOT of weight during my pregnancy. I started at around 140 and when I went into the hospital to have my little girl I weig...
- I'd say you were doing great! I'm 5' 5" tall. I have 1 boy and we needed a fertility specialist after 4 year of trying in order to have him. When we finally got pre...
- Don't worry- you are within the normal range. Your weight gain will actually slow down the last month of pregnancy. I just looked at the journal I kept when I was pr...
