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ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12588) • United States 15 Jun 09

My daughter will be 6 in just a few weeks. Tonight she is using her step stool and actually doing the dishes with her father. While she appears to be enjoying herself, I think it is too much. But I cannot argue with both of them....

dishes age 6

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helpingmomsathome As long as she is enjoying herself I wouldn't worry about it. She probably doesn't think of it as work but actually playing or helping out. I think it's a great idea for her to help out - everyone needs to learn the basic life skills eventually(making beds,...

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alamode @alamode (3071) • United States 21 Oct 08

will be released in April, and the European tour starts in Israel in May... I'm SO excited for the North American tour, but as of right now I have no info on when it will begin or what cities will have shows. I don't know if can...

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depeche mode

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helpingmomsathome Depeche Mode just started announcing the North American leg of their Tour the Universe tour. Washington DC/Baltimore is on July 28th, 2009 :) I will definitely be there! Check out their site at http://www.depechemode.com/tour.html?pageNum=4 for the dates....

23 Feb 09

helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 23 Jan 09

My hubby and I were wondering what really does happen to the money dropped into fountains a malls? Does it get donated, deposited into a janitor's pocket or does it go to the mall to cover expenses? Anyone know?

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helpingmomsathome I'm really glad the mall's actually use that money to help others :) It's good to know there are businesses out there that still have a heart.

31 Jan 09

akangirl @akangirl (2436) • India 26 Jan 09

I can't download any ringtone in my cell so i have to use whatever is available in it.So mine is nokia ringing tone type 5 but before in motrola cell, i had a polytone kabhi kabhi aditi of movie jaane tu ya jane na as ringtone.So...

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helpingmomsathome I have a Samsung and I have no clue what model. I'm not into having the newest model. But currently my ringtone is Disturbia by Rihanna. It usually is one of many songs by Depeche Mode. I love having a personalized ringtone! It makes it easier to distinquish...

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 23 Jan 09

My hubby and I were wondering what really does happen to the money dropped into fountains a malls? Does it get donated, deposited into a janitor's pocket or does it go to the mall to cover expenses? Anyone know?

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helpingmomsathome Great response! I never thought about the malls using the money to hold events.

26 Jan 09

Raven1 @Raven1 (577) • Australia 19 Jan 09

It never fails to surprise me how few people grow their own fruit and vegetables. It's not only ridiculously easy, it can save you SO much money and it's healthier for you at the same time. Does anyone else here grow their own...

fruit

growing food

vegetable gardens

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helpingmomsathome I agree you can save a ton of money and even earn some too. My family has had a garden my whole life. My parents had one and now I have one. We've grown tomatoes, green peppers, blueberries, peas, green beans, broccoli and pumpkins. This year I plan to have a...

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sweetpeasmom @sweetpeasmom (1325) • United States 23 Jan 09

Plan on this spring to plant a garden to help your family save more money. If you can plant and grow all of the veggies and herbs that you use all of the time that would save you a ton of money and then you would only have to but...

herbs

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helpingmomsathome I plant a garden every year and am already dreaming of my garden for this spring. Can't wait until WalMart starts selling their seeds. Certain ones are usually $.10 a pack. This year I will be planting a much bigger garden. You need to grow your own just to be...

23 Jan 09

Angel3yes @Angel3yes (455) • United States 22 Jan 09

So on tonight's epidode of Grey's Anatomy, Izzy supposadly said her last goodbye to Denny which I thought was long overdue. They've carried on her talking to a dead guy for far too long into the series and it's been getting...

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helpingmomsathome I agree they've dragged Denny's character out for way too long. Though according to www.GreysAnatomyInsider.com/categories/spoilers/ Denny will be around until March. This week's episode showed (in my opinion) that Izzy is really sick and going to die. And...

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 23 Jan 09

My hubby and I were wondering what really does happen to the money dropped into fountains a malls? Does it get donated, deposited into a janitor's pocket or does it go to the mall to cover expenses? Anyone know?

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 14 Jan 09

If you work outside the home while your child is in school, what do they do during summer vacation? Do your children go to daycare, summer camp, etc.??? I've very interested. I may have to go back to work and I have 3 kids (2 in...

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helpingmomsathome Were you able to make enough working outside the home to exceed the daycare costs? That's my dilema.

14 Jan 09

helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 14 Jan 09

I specifically want to know what you do for daycare during the summer for elementary school age kids? I live in Maryland and in my county they charge $305 for before and after school care for the first child and $250 for each...

before after school care

work outside the home

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helpingmomsathome That was extremely helpful! Thanks so much. I think I need to look into this further for my specific state and county. Rates seem to very quite a bit depending on where you live.

14 Jan 09

jcay_lorna @jcay_lorna (433) • Ireland 14 Jan 09

Your child is in the supremarket with you and is asking for every junkfood he sees and is about to have a tantrum. What would you do?

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helpingmomsathome I would first try to distract the child, but asking him about something he's interested in (ex. Transformers, Barbies, fave cartoon, etc.) Try changing the subject. Get him thinking about something else. If that doesn't work I would say "No" and explain why....

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 14 Jan 09

I specifically want to know what you do for daycare during the summer for elementary school age kids? I live in Maryland and in my county they charge $305 for before and after school care for the first child and $250 for each...

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helpingmomsathome Thanks! I'm an at home mom now and would love continue. There were lots of at home moms in my area, but it seems lots of them are also searching for work outside the home just to stay afloat. I think I really need to look into becoming a babysitter or nanny...

14 Jan 09

helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 14 Jan 09

If you work outside the home while your child is in school, what do they do during summer vacation? Do your children go to daycare, summer camp, etc.??? I've very interested. I may have to go back to work and I have 3 kids (2 in...

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 14 Jan 09

I specifically want to know what you do for daycare during the summer for elementary school age kids? I live in Maryland and in my county they charge $305 for before and after school care for the first child and $250 for each...

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sureshgandhi @sureshgandhi (285) • India 30 Dec 08

no i haven't purchased anything from ebay

eaby

purchase

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helpingmomsathome I agree! I love ebay! It really is easy. The items aren't always cheaper, but many times you can find items on ebay that you can't find in local stores. One thing I recommend is always check the sellers feedback comments and their score. If they seem shady...

30 Dec 08

stardustw83 @stardustw83 (435) • United States 30 Dec 08

I am about to become a mother for the first time and im extremly excited besides being placed on bed rest for the next few weeks till the baby is born. What i was wondering is I always hear all the stories of contractions starting...

contractions

frist time mom

morning

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helpingmomsathome Congratulations! First let me say - EVERY birth is different. So what I experienced or anyone else experienced may or may not happen to you. As for me, I've had 3 little ones. My first two were induced and born natural, plus I had an epidural each time(and...

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 30 Dec 08

I'm curious what do working parents do for daycare during the summer? Especially for school age kids (grades K-5). I'm an at-home mom and have been trying to come up with a way to work, but keep getting snagged with snow days,...

helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 20 Nov 08

I remember growing up all the boys would pick on/tease/hit the girls. Now, my daughter is getting hit (in a playful way) by a little boy in her class. I know his mom and she mentioned that he has a crush on her. Why do boys do...

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helpingmomsathome @helpingmomsathome (88) • United States 18 Nov 08

Okay here's my situation. My son has a school project due 11/21/08. He must put together a Thankful Box full of items (can't be full of toys). I've run out of ideas. He's in 1st grade, so it needs to be somewhat age appropriate....

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helpingmomsathome McDonald's is definitely one my son will love! What kid doesn't love Happy Meals??? Thank you!

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