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smartmom @smartmom (826) • United States 20 Mar 09

My favorite store at the mall is JC Penneys. I simply love browsing the clearance racks, and by doing so I can stretch my money far. I usually have gift cards from earning online, I take their surveys, get coupons and I always end...

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Malitah @Malitah (29) • Philippines 19 Mar 09

rasing kids now a days seems to be a tough job. I remember when I was just a little girl if my parents or anybody older than I am ask me to do this or that, i'll earnestly obey them right away. I'm so happy that people praising...

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smartmom I believe that my children need me to be their mother more than their friend. They can get friends in school, but a mother's unconditional love cannot be substituted by friendship. I also think that children needs to have limits, and this is one of the jobs of...

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donnakristel @donnakristel (1704) • Philippines 19 Mar 09

when i visit the mall, i go directly to the comfort room! yes, you read it right, to the powder room. i check my face and apply powder and lip balm. because i am so sure that i can bump a friend or two at any mall. and the lights...

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smartmom I usually start at JCPenneys, as I love to browse their clearance racks. This is also one of the places that I often have gift cards and coupons for, so it makes it worthwhile shopping there.

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laydee @laydee (12798) • Philippines 20 Mar 09

Do you think these paid-to-click schemes are worth the time?

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smartmom I have found a few that are worth my time, while a lot of them I won't bother with. I have had the most success with Inboxdollars and sendearnings.

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maximax8 @maximax8 (31046) • United Kingdom 19 Mar 09

I was shocked to find out that my local bus company will soon be stopping a few of its services. There will no longer be buses to some towns and villages and none of them have train stations. People living there that don't drive...

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smartmom I live in an urban area and here the buses are full. More people are using public transportation, as they can no longer afford to have their own vehicle. It is sad that they are stopping some of the routes in your area.

20 Mar 09

anetteh @anetteh (3590) • Sweden 13 Aug 07

My father will be 63 this year. He as gone to be a stayhome man and retired from his work this summer. He say that he suppose to just have fun. Now, his burthday is coming soon and I do not know what to give him. Do anyone have...

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smartmom What about a gift certificate to an airline, a ticket or two to a show, or something that he is interested in. What is his interests? You could also get him a travel book, or even the entertainment book, so that he can get a little encouragement to have some...

13 Aug 07

cassidy22 @cassidy22 (2974) • United States 13 Aug 07

DO you prefer to go to farmer's markets? Or do you shop at large chain grocery stores? my husband and I are actually trying to grow most of our food at home. If not, we like the farmer's market, and we try to shop at the...

groceries

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smartmom I wish I could do what you are doing. I do grow some tomatoes, some lettuse, peppers, chillis and some herbs and spices, but we do not have much space to grow vegetables on. I sometimes go to the farmers markets, and about once every two months I go to...

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tmgenterprises @tmgenterprises (82) • United States 11 Aug 07

I was reading a news piece yesterday about a couple in New Zealand who tried to name their baby son 4Real. The government said you can't use numbers in a name so now they are trying Superman (but they say that he'll always be...

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smartmom Since I grew up in a country, where this is just normal, I feel very split at this point, but it was kind of akward to have to seek approval.

13 Aug 07

selina0625 @selina0625 (1379) • Philippines 11 Aug 07

I need help from the experienced parents here in Mylot! My son is already one year old and a month now but still he doesn't eat that much solid foods. He only likes to eat banana and sometimes ripe mango but that's all. He doesn't...

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smartmom I had a very difficult time getting my youngest son, who is now 18 months, to eat solid foods. He really did not start eating solids until he was 11 months old, and he is quite a picky eater. I nursed him until 12 months, but I started weaning him at 11...

12 Aug 07

selina0625 @selina0625 (1379) • Philippines 11 Aug 07

I need help from the experienced parents here in Mylot! My son is already one year old and a month now but still he doesn't eat that much solid foods. He only likes to eat banana and sometimes ripe mango but that's all. He doesn't...

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smartmom I completely agree finger foods is often an essential part of getting the baby introduced to solids.

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selina0625 @selina0625 (1379) • Philippines 11 Aug 07

I need help from the experienced parents here in Mylot! My son is already one year old and a month now but still he doesn't eat that much solid foods. He only likes to eat banana and sometimes ripe mango but that's all. He doesn't...

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smartmom I agree about the importance of limiting the milk, if the child does not eat much. Our nutritionist actually says that a child older than one year old, should get no more than two cups of milk a day. In my opinion, this is a bit rigid, but I think it is...

12 Aug 07

tmgenterprises @tmgenterprises (82) • United States 11 Aug 07

I was reading a news piece yesterday about a couple in New Zealand who tried to name their baby son 4Real. The government said you can't use numbers in a name so now they are trying Superman (but they say that he'll always be...

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smartmom My youngest son Skyler Kai was christened in Denmark, and we actually had to seek approval for it as well. In Denmark there is a list of approved names, which you can choose from (which basically covers every name of every person in Denmark). If your name is...

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stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 9 Aug 07

Hi everyone, I'm really excited to announce the birth of my son Ashton David Born Aug 7th at 4:AM weighing 7 pounds 12 Ounces. The Labor was short and very painful but got threw it. He is perfect born right on his 40 weeks! As far...

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smartmom Congratulations Stacey, he sure looks wonderful. I simply love his name, it is so creative.

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tinamwhite @tinamwhite (3252) • United States 7 Aug 07

My 5 yr. old does not eat anything with cheese in it except pizza and he usually tears off the other toppings and then throw the cheese off to the side and eats the crust.... He will not eat macaroni and cheese... He loves...

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smartmom Yes, I would certainly call my sons (age 1 and almost 5) picky eaters. They are picky in each their own way though. My oldest son loves potatoes, rice, beef, steak, chicken, Jamaican cooking, Indian cooking, spicy food, broccoli, lettuce etc., but he hates...

10 Aug 07

smartmom @smartmom (826) • United States 6 Apr 07

I am just getting in to this huge mystery shopping industry, and I would love to get some more specific info from you experienced mystery/secret shoppers about, which companies you prefer, and why you prefer them.

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smartmom Thanks for letting us know!

10 Aug 07

sanell @sanell (2112) • United States 4 Aug 07

She is not due until February but I want to do all I can to help her out. I know it is not really my business but I know that she is really concerned about their finances and the like. I have been entering into contests and...

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smartmom I am sure everything will be ok, it is all about adjusting. I also suggest that you and your sister sign up for the freecycle groups in your area. www.freecycle.org, so many people have stuff that they no longer need. I just picked up a nice stroller and a...

6 Aug 07

gmakesmoney @gmakesmoney (2923) • United States 27 Jul 07

What are some of the ways that you have fun without having to spend any money? I know there are things like walking, going to the park, relaxing in your back yard, playing games online, window shopping (which never ends up free...

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smartmom We live in South Florida, and the beach is our absolute favorite free thing to do. My husband and I usually take our boys on Sunday mornings before he goes to work, and then I take them once during the week as well. We also have some great parks here in...

5 Aug 07

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