mommy2damm

@mommy2damm (51)

United States • Age 54

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What kind of laundry detergent do you use?

patgalca @patgalca (18391) • Orangeville, Ontario 6 Apr 07

I know this is a silly question but I am doing laundry right now and this question comes to mind as I pour my detergent into the washing machine. I used to use powdered detergent but found my clothes came out with a white...

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mommy2damm I use liquid ERA most of the time. I sometimes buy purex too. I really don't like the powders but have used them in the past. I'm not sure if there is any clear ones out there.

7 Apr 07

Do you have clothes in your closet that you never wear?

champr23 @champr23 (687) • United States 7 Apr 07

Do you have a shirt or pair of pants that you never end up wearing? Do you have any nice clothing that you tell yourself your saving for a special occassion or certain time, but don't wear for some odd reason? Do you have old...

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mommy2damm I have a couple of things in my closet that I haven't worn for alot of years. My closet isn't messy, but it could be organized better. I have 2 big boxes of sheets and blankets in my closet. I don't care how the hangers hang.

7 Apr 07

Is your house clean and orderly or a total mess?

charms88 @charms88 (7538) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I am a bunny who has an obsession for clean and orderly house. I can't stand seeing my house that looks like its been hit by a hurricane. Not even a single piece of paper should be visible on my sight. No matter how weary I am, I...

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mommy2damm My house is in between. There are rooms that are filthy with papers everywhere, and then there are places that are clean and nice to see.

7 Apr 07

How many kids?

heatspine @heatspine (1141) • Philippines 27 Feb 07

Granting that you are financially capable to raise kids, how many would you have?

kids

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mommy2damm If I had the money I would have had lots of kids. I have 4 now and I love kids. I love to watch everyones kids too. Kids are little angels in my eyes.

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How do I teach my baby no?

kimko5099 @kimko5099 (195) • United States 28 Feb 07

My baby is nine months and is getting into evrything. I know he knows what no means but he just wont listen. My parents told me I should smack him on the hand to teach him. What do you think? What do you do to teach your baby no?

teaching baby

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mommy2damm I think he is a little young to be smacking him on the hand. You just have to be firm and say no and take him away from what he is doing wrong. then maybe give him something else to play with. Like a toy or a book. I know its rough on you but he will learn...

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Do you get ur leaking tap repaired promptly?or wait for a long time

kritipen @kritipen (4082) • United States 21 Jan 07

Whenever there is a leaking tap in the house, there is wastage of water. Even though we know about this, sometimes we go lazy. I get it repaired promptly but sometimes i go lazy. What about you?

leak

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mommy2damm My husband takes care of that kind of stuff. I tell him to fix it and he usually gets it done right away. Unless it is at 5 pm right before bed. then he waits and usually forgets about it.

11 Feb 07

Those of you that have had babies and given birth ... did you get an epidural?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 3 Jan 07

I went in thinking I would see how it goes and if I really needed it I would get the epidural. Wow, as soon as those first few contractions hit I gave in and asked for the epidural. It made things so much easier, but they had to...

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mommy2damm I didn't get one with any of my 4 kids. Just a shot of something to take the edge off the pain.

1 Feb 07

what do you like too eat with your bread jelly or butter?

kingofsand @kingofsand (187) • United States 16 Jan 07

Love jelly because it tast so good. do you put jelly, butter or both on your bread?

bread

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mommy2damm I love butter and jelly on my toast. If its not toasted then peanut butter and jelly. I also like cinnamon/sugar toast too.

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Do you follow a budget when paying bills?

Bev1986 @Bev1986 (1425) • United States 22 Jan 07

I have a budget set up so that I know exactly how much I need out of every paycheck to pay our bills and how much will be left for groceries and such. I have it all written up on an Excel spreadsheet and I update it each month....

budgeting

paying bills

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mommy2damm Every year I set up a bidget to follow. but I never seem to stick with it. This year I'm going to as we are trying to save for a trip to Disney World. Every month we are short on money. I'm trying to get organized enough that I can get out of the red each...

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Should children help with household tasks or they should only study?

sweetlady10 @sweetlady10 (3611) • United States 31 Jan 07

Although people say children should not have to work with household tasks, children will not learn to be independent unless they work to help parents in household tasks. By working with family members children will learn lots of...

children

family

houshold work

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mommy2damm I think children should do chores. Yes studying is important and getting good grades is important, but teaching your child things like cooking and cleaning is the best thing to do. My children have had chores since very little. My 16 month old helps clean...

1 Feb 07

parenting + sides and bad ones.

joey_matthews @joey_matthews (8354) 31 Jan 07

I'd like to start a discussion with parents. (especially younger parents) I've just read a topic where a member "stated" that young people arent smart enough or wise enough to make good parents (basicly).. i think this is...

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mommy2damm When I had my daughter, it was 3 weeks before my 19th birthday. My boy freind and I were lving with his parents and younger brothers. We had decided to give her up for adoption because we were way to young to raise a child, but after she was born and I held...

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Do you like to camp?

Kareng @kareng (61739) • United States 29 Dec 06

I was wondering if we had any campers on the list? And if so, do you do the primitive camping (tent) or do you have a travel trailer or RV? My family has done both. Currently we have a travel trailer and enjoy getting out of...

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mommy2damm We love to camp. We started out tent camping, then we had a pop up camper, and now we have a travel trailer. The kids love to camp. The longer the stay the better in there eyes. I'm usaully ready to go home by the 9th night. lol

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If you could give up one chore for a week what would it be?

rracers89 @rracers89 (3246) • United States 18 Nov 06

Mine would be cooking, i get so tired of making the same old thing, chicken,pork,spagetti,steak,fish.

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mommy2damm Mine would have to be laundry!! With 6 people in the house it's never ending. There is always something that has to be washed. The laundry shoot is never empty.

1 Feb 07

do you hate washing dishes after eating ?

blueman @blueman (16509) • India 24 Nov 06

i hate them whem its my turn to wash them. what about you.

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mommy2damm I HATE washing dishes all together!!! But I usually do it right after the meal so the kids can help. they clean off the table and I rinse the dishes and put them in the dis washer and then hand wahs the pots and pans. It works out pretty good and it doesn't...

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Do you use paper plates, or regular dishes?

Geminigirl @Geminigirl (1909) • United States 28 Jan 07

I use regular dishes. I only use paper plates for a party or maybe for camping. What about you?

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mommy2damm We use both. We use paper plates for parties, Nicer ones that don't fall apart, and for when we have pizza. We use paper plates when we are camping too. I hate being in the camper doing dishes while everyone else is out enjoying the outdoors.

1 Feb 07

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Camping does anyone camp anymore?

shooie @shooie (4984) • United States 23 Jan 07

I love to camp with my husband at the beach and the state park. Hiking and fishing tons of fun when you are with the one you love and family. It's a good time for everyone to bond. Do you camp or did you when you were younger with...

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mommy2damm We go camping once or twice a year. We share a camper with my In-Laws so when they aren't using it we can. but with hubby work week sometimes we just can't go like we want too. This year we are going camping at 2 state parks here in WI. Devil's Lake and...

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