Support Your Daycare Provider
Wow--I couldve written this myself--its so much in my same vein of thought! Ive been a preschool teacher for about 13 years. I can attest that all of what youve said is true. Youd never believe how many times Ive heard Why dont you look for a better job? (I...
Dealing With 3 Year Old's Tantrums?
Im a preschool teacher and a mom of a preschool age son too, so Ive seen LOTS of tantrums over the years! :) Here are a few tips that I hope will help! Sometimes children have a hard time with transitioning. Say, for example, theyre playing but you need to...
Packers Doilies and Coasters
Im a fellow Packers fan, in Kenosha. Go, Pack, Go is right--Superbowl NEXT year, right?! Ha ha! Very neat doilies! Keep up the great work--you ought to send one to Brett & Deanna... :)
Weaning a Breast Fed Baby Who Refuses Formula?
I would try to gradually taper off the breast milk, slowly mixing it with formula. For example, start out with a bottle of mostly breast milk, but then day by day slowly add more formula and less breast milk. That way it isnt a rapid change, and she can adjust...
Weaning a Breast Fed Baby Who Refuses Formula?
I dont want to discredit any of the other advice given, but as for keeping bottles around and letting the child have them while lying down--having a bottle while in bed, etc. can contribute to tooth decay. The milk sugars, etc. can pool in the mouth and cause...
Do You Get Lots of Junk Mail When Ordering Sample Products?
Hi--I think it was my tip that I submitted that youre referring to! :) So far, I havent had a big problem with a lot of spam, etc. In some cases, if they ask for an e-mail address, I use one that I rarely use. Then if I get any kind of ad from them I just delete...
Kid Friendly Bean Recipes?
Thank you to everyone who has posted a response--some great ideas here! Ill be trying most of them out, Im sure. In response to a post, its not that my son refuses to eat meat, just that Im pretty health-conscious and trying to steer away from a lot of processed...
Online Wedding Dress Stores?
I actually did get my wedding gown off of eBay, and was VERY happy with it! I, too, was a little concerned about the sizing or it not being very high quality (since I wouldnt be able to see it in person), but I was pleasantly surprised. Im more of a full-figured...
20 Ways to Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity
I agree with everyone--funny stuff! Thanks for sharing and giving me a much-needed laugh for the day! I also forwarded it to some family members and a friend who are sure to enjoy it too!
Halloween Party Food Ideas?
Back when I had a larger apartment and my own Halloween parties, one of the things I did was get a few mini pumpkins, hollow them out, and put dips & salsa in them. My guests thought it was a great idea and very festive! You could also hollow out a large pumpkin...
Moving Across Country In My Car?
All of the tips youve gotten are great. Id just add, be VERY, very careful not to leave any personal, valuable papers, etc. in your car at night--take them into the hotel room with you. My aunt moved from WI to AZ a few years back, and had someone break into...
Free Supplies for a Train Party?
I just threw my 3 year old son a thrifty birthday party in July. It was a Blues Clues theme, but like you, we didnt have a whole lot to spend! I made a lot of my own decorations, favors, etc. Check online for pictures of trains you can print out and use for...
Shopping "Clicker"?
The same thing happens to me when I use a calculator--glad to know Im not the only one! I always add up my groceries as I shop because I only have a set amount that I can spend, so the clicker sounds great--I hope someone knows where to find one, because Id...
Brands Not Tested On Animals
Seventh Generation does have great products! Im quickly becoming a big fan, and dont mind paying a little more for natural, cruelty-free products.
Using A Hyphenated Name After Getting Married
Its not always necessary to hypenate your name if you marry. I was once told by a friend from Poland (the ethnicity of my last name) that I should be very proud of my name. On top of that, my sister-in-law has the exact same first and middle name as me! So...
When should you give a housewarming gift?
I think its always a nice gesture, whether they are renting or not. Id stay pretty generic with a gift, since you might not know what patterns, etc. theyre using in their decor, and towels, etc. that you buy might clash (for example, you buy rooster dish towels...
Protect Your Identity Without Using A Shredder
Ive done this with personal letters before, but never thought to use it instead of shredding other papers with personal information--neat idea!
What Color Is Grover?
On one of my sons DVDs, Grover sings with some of the other Sesame Street monsters, and the song is called Fuzzy And Blue--hope that confirms it for your co-worker! :)
Posting an Online Auction on Ebay?
Ive sold on eBay before, and have been selling quite a bit since before the holidays. If youre looking to actually post an auction on eBay, the site takes you through the process pretty much step-by-step, and it isnt very difficult. They also have all sorts...
Making Money at Christmas Time?
I make some extra money by selling on eBay. So far this month, Ive been able to buy many of my parents Christmas gifts from the profits Ive made selling. Its really pretty simple once you get started. I mainly sell my sons gently used, outgrown clothing, but...
Squeaking Ferret Toys?
Have you tried some of the bigger chain pet stores, such as Petco? They would probably carry those toys, since they often sell ferrets themselves. I used to have two ferrets, and one of them liked a small, plush Snuggle (the fabric softener mascot) bear--we...
Turn the Temp Down on Your Hot Water Heater
One of the ways I try to cut down on hot water consumption is by washing our clothes in cold water. Ive been doing it for probably over 6 months now, and it seems to work just as well as washing them in warm water.
What happens if you cannot pay back your student loans?
I have thousands of dollars in student loan debt (but have my degree to show for it, so I suppose it evens out!), and right now things are pretty tight financially. I was just approved for an economic hardship deferrment though, so I have a year long grace...
Buying Organic Food
I try to buy organic foods whenever I can, for both myself and my 2 year old son. I dont know that its proven that organic foods have less pesticides, etc. compared to regular foods, but I figure, why take the chance? I would rather expose my son to LESS pesticides...
Free Meals for Children at Restaurants?
Looking forward to any postings answering this question too! I have a 2 year old son and my husband works 2nd shift, so its a nice treat for my son and I to go out to dinner, just the two of us, once in a while! We have a very limited budget, so free meals...
Helping Families on a Budget
What a nice idea! Im on a very limited budget myself. I love when I find a coupon on the shelf that I can use that somebody else left behind. I try to leave behind any coupons I wont use so that maybe someone else can get use out of them. Are you a member of...
Peruvian Recipes?
I just printed out some Hispanic recipes from AOL--I clicked on a link to get there from my AOL homepage, so Im not sure of the exact link, but the pages I printed are from AOL Latino: Tu Vida: Specials: Hispanic Heritage Month: Recipes. If all else fails, you...
Cute Holiday Crafts?
Some great gift ideas for teachers would be gift certificates (small denomination--I know a lot of parents cant afford a lot) or gift cards for restaurants or stores (Bath & Body Works, Barnes & Noble, etc.), a nice tray of fruit and muffins or basket of cocoas...
Diet Tips - Desperate To Lose Weight?
Im 29, but also overweight and trying to get myself into shape. My grandmother was diabetic and my mother is borderline diabetic, so I want to avoid that fate if I can! I have slowly lost about 15 pounds, and Ive done a few different things to do that. I really...
Homemade Chocolate Milk?
My son just went in to see his pediatrician for his 2 year check-up, and she said that he should only be drinking about 16 oz. of milk a day. (The theory being that if children are filling up on a lot of milk, they may not be eating well and getting important...
Help Make A Difference - Hurricane Katrina
I saw on our local news that Milwaukee, WI (about a half hour away from us), will also be temporarily housing some of the people displaced by Katrina. I agree that everyone should do whatever they can to help, no matter how small. As Sharon said, if everyone...
Conversion Help?
The recipe probably comes from a foreign source that doesnt routinely use our American measuring system (hence the grams that are listed first). You should read the recipe as, 100g OR 4 oz... and 50 g OR 2 oz.... According to my measuring cup, 4 oz. is about...
Work or Family? What's More Important?
This IS a tough one! I have a 2 year old son and still live in the town I was born in, so I cant really speak from experience (of being away from family). Like you, I also have my degree, but right now I work as a preschool teacher. The pay isnt great, (by...
Sindel - Calico Cat
I agree with you, Marfette--I wish we had gotten Sindel and Desmond fixed sooner, but I was naive and thought, theyre practically just kittens--how could they reproduce already?. Big mistake! Little did I know that young cats are VERY capable of reproducing...
