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Has Anyone Tried a Body Wrap
Asked by D.D. from Detroit
on December 3, 2008
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I love this treatment and want to buy gift certificates for my mom and sister for Christmas...is this something you would want to receive or does it send the wrong mes...
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- Hi D., Here's my take on body wraps - yuck! I think more of your family or friends would rather enjoy the massages. Body wraps are cold, uncomfortable & made me ...
- I think its awesome to get someone a gift like that. Find a good spa. I would do more than just a wrap though like a massage and wrap. Theres tons a spas. I thinks its...
- I would depend on the type of body wrap. There are those to remove toxins and fluid build up. Some of them are more for skin care and relaxation. Some people would l...
Hands Free Pumping Bra
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on February 6, 2009
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Hi Ladies, I will be returning to work soon and was wondering your thoughts on the hands free bra that can be used for pumping. I have a Medela pump. Thanks for you...
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- Hi T., I couldnt pull up the pump ease one, but with my first daughter who I expressed breast milk for 15 months due to pre-maturity I used the one from Amazon--a...
- Hi T., I used the Made by Moms Pumping Band and bought it at babycenterstore.com, but I think they discontinued the store. I'm sure you can find it via a web search,...
- I have the easy expression bustier and it has worked great for me. I have been pumping at work for the last 4 months and have been total handsfree. I would recommend y...
Moby Wrap Vs. Sleepy Wrap?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on August 10, 2009
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Yes, I know...I am asking an obnoxious amount of questions these days! lol
What the heck is the difference between these two wraps, and which one of the two do you ...
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- Hi S., I'm not familiar with the Sleepy Wrap, but I used the Moby Wrap with my daughter. It is GREAT! It is basically one extremely long piece of cotton. You learn to...
- I have the moby & love it!
- I've never heard of the sleepy wrap, but have the moby & love it! I used it from 6 months to almost a year with my first (I got pregnant when he was 9 months, so I did...
Freezing Cakes
Asked by K.G. from Detroit
on October 1, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am having a birthday party for my soon to be 5 year old on Sunday and I am planning on baking the cake ahead of time and freezing it.
I know that it ...
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- It is much easier to frost a frozen cake, you don't end up with little pieces of cake in the frosting. Since the party is in just a few days I'd say some plastic wrap...
- Wrap the cake in saran wrap and put in the freezer. If you frost the cake right when you take it out, it will perspire on top of the frosting. So I would suggest waiti...
- Never, and I repeat, NEVER wrap a frozen bakery item in aluminum foil because it will cause the baking soda and other ingredients in the cake/cookies/cupcakes/etc. to ...
Question About Cooking Lasagna
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 9, 2009
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The recipe I'm following does not ask that I cover the dish with foil when putting in the oven. I prepared the lasagna this afternoon and have it in the fridge waiting...
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- Cover with foil, and I cook mine for over an hour.
- Yes, cover it with foil, if you don't, the noodles and cheese on top will be crispy.
- You didn't say if the noodles were cooked or uncooked. If they are uncooked you will need the sauce to be a bit more liquid as it will cook when baked. Cover the bot...
Swelly Belly Wraps for Pregnancy
Asked by T.S. from Indianapolis
on March 23, 2009
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Has anyone ever tried this? It's a wrap for your belly and I guess you keep your same clothes? What do you think??
("swellybelly by nine moons") They're designer (...
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- They are great for when you have the baby and want something on your tummy when you pull your shirt up to nurse! Otherwise, they are okay for a while, but it's really...
- If you are looking for more of a fashion helper, the bella band or similar bands sold online or at Target, etc. will be great. I have one and I was able to stay in my...
- There is also something called a Bella Band. It's made more for pregnancy, not for surgery recovery. They allegedly give your belly support and you can wear your regul...
Breakfast on the Go and Lunch Packing Ideas Please...
Asked by R.G. from York
on August 22, 2008
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I'm a single mom and it doesn't seem like I get a second to relax. We are always on the go and we do eat in the car a-lot (sorry, but that's just how it is).
BREAK...
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- R., I'm so sorry you lost your mother. It must have been a tough year for you. As far as eating on the go is concerned, I have some suggestions. The breakfast cooki...
- I also am on the road by 6:30 am with two children. It is hard enough to have them up and ready let alone fed. I have found that the frozen breakfast sandwiches you mi...
- What about making a big batch of healthy muffins for breakfast and freezing them in individual baggies? Maybe the night before you can pop them out of the freezer and ...
First Time Having Babysitter While Awake...
Asked by K.T. from Washington DC
on July 6, 2009
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Hello moms. Looking for some ideas and advice. I'll be having a babysitter for my 21 month old this Friday... this will be the first time that she has a babysitter w...
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- I make a big deal out of having a babysitter over, that they will be playing with them and how exciting it is. We usually get a "special dinner" of pizza or happy mea...
- All good responses so far per meeting and interacting together with sitter first, and maybe having a special dessert. But I say "maybe" at this age vs older. I would d...
- Good for you for getting out! The sitter sounds capable, an adult, and I'm sure feels comfortable herself. I like the idea of having them meet beforehand if possible. ...
How Can I Lose This Mommy Belly
Asked by N.M. from Port St. Lucie
on December 21, 2008
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I have 2 sons. After my 2nd, 3 yrs ago, I ballooned to 233 lbs and was very ill. The dr put me on a diet and i dropped 50 lbs in a little over a year. I have recently ...
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- Hi N., First off, let me congratulate you on your happy marriage. May it always be happy. =) I am an aerobics instructor on the side and my husband is a personal ...
- Hi N., It really makes you feel lazy when you take allergy meds. that make you drowzy! I was taking zyrtec and didn't realize why I was so sleepy all the time u...
- With so much around you, you don't need to fret about a belly. Enjoy those three men who love you,but do try eating small portions and walking 30 minutes at least four...
Excema Suggestions
Asked by E.S. from Amarillo
on April 3, 2007
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My three year old son has very severe excema on his legs and arms and now starting on his lower back. He's been on antibiotics a lot and ointmints we went to see a der...
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- Hi E., I buy my household supplies from a company called Melaleuca. I don't have experience with Excema, but that company is raving about their lotion and the Excema i...
- My daughter had bad exczema (atopic dermatitis) when she was an infant. The pediatrician prescribed elidel ointment for her which worked well. I would also try going...
- my brother had excema pretty bad too. We would use only "free & clear" laundry detergent. No perfumes or dyes. Washed with ether Cetaphil soap or the walmart brand wor...
