Cricket127

@Cricket127 (548)

United States • Age 52

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Tips To Put A Child To Sleep

vanidiana @vanidiana (7) • Indonesia 5 Sep 07

My 1.5 year old daughter loves to put to bed while listening to children songs. I don't know how it actually works, but she mostly falls to sleep with the songs playing on the background. Do you have other tips on how to put your...

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Cricket127 Hi! Forgive me but I could use some help here myself. (Been a while since I was on this site so I am not entirely used to the revamp.) I've an almost 3 year old and we've not had much of a problem in putting him to sleep until recently; he outright...

23 Jul 13

So tired of people saying "when are you having another baby??"

kemak28 @kemak28 (724) • United States 1 Apr 13

I'm getting so tired of people asking me when we're going to have another baby. We have one daughter who will be turning two in May. My husband and I are pretty certain that we are not going to have anymore children. We had always...

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Cricket127 Can't blame you at all! Some people just like large families whereas 1 is meant for you. Better to have a small number and do it right than more for the wrong reasons. Many of our nations top leaders came from small families and they turned out all...

23 Jul 13

educational videos for babies and toddlers.

ferianneful @ferianneful (148) • Philippines 26 Sep 12

I have a one year and seven month old baby boy and I want him to start learning his alphabet and numbers earlier since he is now responding to what I teach him. Do you have any ideas on how to teach him at this age? I would love...

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Cricket127 Hi! As I have an almost 3 year old, I often wonder the same thing. You could try the local library as the Childrens librarian may have some ideas. Does he go to a daycare? Ask if there is something that he goes for such as trains? See if there is a...

23 Jul 13

My honest request

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20162) • India 24 Apr 13

Seeing the crimes taking place in schools, on the street, in buses with little girls and guys, I have some suggestions. When your kid/grand kid leave home to go school, take their picture using your camera or...

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Cricket127 Hi! You're not the only one as I too, am amazed at the crime levels in schools (amongst other places). I've two of my own to watch out for and I do try to take the time to be with them and to make them think of what to do at certain times. For example, one of...

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watching old movies

zurichann @zurichann (235) • Philippines 24 Apr 13

This past few days my boyfriend and I had been watching old movies such as Serendipity, Harry Potter series, A walk to remember, Taken, and a lot more. We just find old movies to be more appealing and sentimental. Do you love...

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Cricket127 Hi! I often do this myself when there is a dull period on and it depends on the mood I am in. Sometimes I just hear a name, listen to a theme song, or see a scene and it reminds me of a certain actor or film; 'Family Matters' when Steve Urkel "changes" into...

25 Apr 13

Do you think Money is the key to all Happiness and buy happiness???

urvisimba @urvisimba (31) • India 14 Apr 13

I have been blessed to be born in a good well to do family and have always had whatever my heart desired.Hence I never have realised what it would feel not to have any money and having unfulfilled wants. But many people feel that...

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Cricket127 Hi! I don't think money can buy all happiness (it does help) as there are other ways to obtain happiness; smart and sensitive kids, doing your part to help causes you believe in, taking time out for yourself, etc. As I have gone through some of the trials and...

15 Apr 13

Be ready to face surprises

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 13 Apr 13

Hi, When we are struggling for living we have many questions and confusions in our mind. We try to find the answers to these questions and we get the answers. But life changes questions and we have to find answers to new...

surprises in life

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Cricket127 Hi! Yes life does have series of challenges and if you have the right "team", some are not as insourmountable as they might seem right away. For example, if you know that your job is ending, try to join a coupon group, start one locally if there isn't one...

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What are some suggestions you would give new parents?

Pose123 @Pose123 (21635) • Canada 9 Apr 13

The most important responsibility that anyone can be given is that of raising a child. Most new parents however, have to learn as they go, depending on their natural instinct. The fortunate ones have parents who are willing to...

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child

new parents

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Cricket127 I do think your suggestions are pretty good; you do have to let the child make their own decisions and give them the knowledge so they can make the right choices. I've done this with my daughter; try to get her to think what the situation is and what she can...

10 Apr 13

Abortions

Hopefull90 @Hopefull90 (921) • United States 1 Apr 13

We just heard of a girl we knew that died from trying to abort a fetus. It cost too much for her to go to a Dr. so she tired doing it by pills. She went into a coma and never came out. It was too bad that someone couldn't have...

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Cricket127 Hi! OUCH--I'm sorry she went through that and can only imagine what her family is going through now. She said nothing to anyone? I hope you won't hear about this sort of thing again but if you do, try to refer the person to a Planned Parenthood where they...

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Do you care about what other people think?

Aja103654 @Aja103654 (5644) • Philippines 2 Apr 13

Why are people care so much about what other people care about them? It is self-limiting and rather unhealthy. There is truly little benefit to caring what other people think. Though it can be useful to know what other people...

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Cricket127 Hi! I sort of care what others think though it depends on the person and if I know them. You are right, you shouldn't get bent out of shape about every single thing you do and what people think or say about it as that way of thinking does hinder you from...

5 Apr 13

Please Drink Water Dear!!!!

ruchadhawal31 @ruchadhawal31 (228) • India 4 Apr 13

Hiii Friends... Every morning my mom asks me to drink water and keeps on telling me various advantages of it. She says it remove toxins from our body and most of the waste products. I have also read that we should drink atleast...

advantages

life

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Cricket127 Hi! There are numerous advantages to drinking water regularly. The main one I can think of is your skin and how it will look after a few days. I used to have some problem areas on my face and after started drinking water more often, they were not as noticeable...

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How to handle a stressful life

braveheart07 @braveheart07 (2601) • Philippines 28 Mar 13

Can you imagine living a life with full of stress. I know this cannot be prevented since it is really normal for us to experience some stress once in our life. But how do you manage to handle it especially if you're in the...

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Cricket127 Hi! When I am stressed, I often take a walk or just try to find some quiet time so I can work through whatever is bothering me. Why? It is often a better choice than flying off the handle and saying something I would regret later. I need to know what I am in...

30 Mar 13

Do you use a bookmark when you are reading?

youless @youless (112561) • Guangzhou, China 21 Mar 13

Normally I don't use a bookmark when I am reading. I just fold the page. However, since lately I often borrow books from the library. So now I will use a bookmark instead. Because the books from the library are very new and I hope...

bookmark

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Cricket127 Hello! Yep--I still find myself using bookmarks as does my daughter. Just out of curiosity, what are you reading now? I've always had a strong appreciation for history so I'm reading the Black Count. Just started it this week.

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Can't help buying.

Belle_of_the_Ball @Belle_of_the_Ball (896) • Philippines 18 Mar 13

I find it hard not to buy something or spend a penny whenever I go out of the house.Most of the time, I end up buying food (even though there's no room in my fridge anymore) or petty stuff for my abode. I am a far cry from...

big spender

living a frugal life saving money

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Cricket127 Hi! You have made a good start in only carrying around a certain amount! Keep at it! Do you go through what you've accumulated before you buy? If not, do so and perhaps write a list. Take the list with you as a reminder so when you feel the urge, you can say,...

20 Mar 13

He's Really Mad At Me...

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85288) • Valdosta, Georgia 17 Mar 13

My husband is pretty darn mad at me right now. My sister's wedding is this Thursday, it's out of town so there is a lot we have to pay for to go to it. (Hotel stay, gas, my nails & hair getting done, eating, etc) He doesn't want...

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Cricket127 Hi! Believe me I can understand that and having been a part of a wedding three years ago (mine), I remember being careful of what some may say to be frivolous expenses. What you can do is get in touch with the bride, mother of the bride, or perhaps the...

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can a girls drinks beer...Don't they feels guilty???

Tushavi @Tushavi (2077) • Karachi, Pakistan 14 Mar 13

hi to all well, I never ever drink beer in my life, because its forbidden in Islam, well, I guess the title question is about girls, don't you think Beer is not a girlie thing??? I heard the taste of beer is "poisonous" so...

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Cricket127 Hello. I drink beer and no it is not poisonous unless you overdo it. If you or someone else you know is thinking of drinking, please eat first; it'll help absorb the beer and you'll thank yourself for it. As for me, no I don't feel guilty about beer as I...

15 Mar 13

I lost my baby

chicgale @chicgale (2982) • Philippines 11 Mar 13

I am very very depress right now. I lost my baby. I really cannot accept that this is happening to me. I really wanted that baby and I was being very careful about my pregnancy.. huhuhuhuhuhu I just got out from the hospital and...

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Cricket127 Hi! Here's a hug---and maybe another? Box of tissues--check! I am so sorry you lost your little bundle as I remember going through those feelings/expectations. I didn't miscarry but I am a mother. Anyway, do try to tell your boyfriend when you've calmed...

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***Shopping Today Was Nothing But A Pain!***My Turn To Rant***

Kashmeresmycat @Kashmeresmycat (6369) • United States 8 Mar 13

Ok, I had to go grocery shopping today plus to Walmart...I haven't been shopping for about 3 1/2 weeks so there was an awful lot of items I needed to buy and replenish. Mind you, I don't have a car and I have to borrow my...

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Cricket127 Hi! Yes I understand how you felt that way as some stores are better with refunds/ exchanges than others. Is there a chance you could swap the item with a friend of yours? As I am member of a coupon group we do exchange stories of how some stores are better...

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I don't speak in English

aubrey @averygirl72 (37845) • Philippines 8 Mar 13

Here is my problem, I understand English and I can write in English but I don't speak fluently in English. So, here in the Philippines call centers are popular but I don't think I'm good in speaking English. There's a funny and...

english speaking

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Cricket127 Hi! I understand as English can be quite complex but if you keep at it, you'll get it. :-) Do you practice speaking English with your friends? Can you get a few English-speaking channels or another method that would allow you to practice on your own? Keep...

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