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Need to Vent - Issue with SIL

November 30, 2007 by Tiffany J. - Carpentersville, IL

Ugh!!! My husband's aunt called us earlier this week and invited us to a birthday party for her 2 sons (mind you ther...

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Life Story

December 03, 2009 by Ryan G. - Hickory Hills, IL

Hi Moms - I saw a piece on the news that gave me this idea. Unfortunately I don't remember all the details. I w...

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What Do You Tell a Jealous Mother?

November 30, 2009 by Nina R. - Chicago, IL

My mother is jealous of my relationship with my mother in law. My husband and I planning to move to another part of o...

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Another MIL Question

December 11, 2009 by Kate J. - Westmont, IL

My mother-in-law is upset that when she calls me, I do not promptly return her phone calls. She complained to my hub...

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Possible Sickness, Should We Skip Thanksgiving?

November 23, 2009 by Amy C. - Franklin Park, IL

So my 19 month old spent the majority of the weekend with our 8 yr old niece- circus Sat. morning, family party Sat. ...

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2 Questions About a Wedding and Birthday Party. Please Help!!

September 08, 2009 by Renae W. - Coal City, IL

I have a 2-part question. The first one being my sister is getting married this month and I am a bridesmaid as well ...

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Sales Clerk Was Very Rude to My Parents!

December 07, 2009 by Elizabeth R. - Oak Park, IL

I've lived and worked in and near Oak Park for over 10 years, but I grew up in a very lovely , very small town in Ohi...

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Step-Mom

November 03, 2009 by Christy H. - Decatur, IL

Man I deleted my request. It was something like I needed help getting along with my daughter's step-mother. A littl...

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Gift Suggestions for Father-in-Law Retiring...

November 24, 2008 by Mindy N. - Lake in the Hills, IL

My husbands father (our kids "Gramps") is retiring this December. Any good ideas for retirement gifts??? Something ...

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Help, I'm Already Having Thanksgiving Anxiety!

November 20, 2009 by Gina P. - Ottawa, IL

This year my husband's side of the family is all coming out to our house for four days for Thanksgiving. God help me...