Posts by gurumama

If you exchange money, or barter, can you legally get a waiver? You might want to email DONA or ALACE to make sure this is permitted for certified doulas.

We gave our master bedroom to our two older boys (it's 3 times the size of the next largest bedroom), because then DH and I get separate home offices in our 4 bedroom house. Our boys have more toys, they have gymnastics mats they play...

I get coupons from eBay. Technically, you're not paying for the coupons, but for the time the person put into collecting, clipping,etc. the coupons. I get loads of organic/near-organic foods. Some of the things I've bought over the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jilian Imagine if the tables were turned and you found out he had been secretly vaxing behind your back despite knowing your feelings about vaxing? That would be grounds for divorce in my...

I would write to the debt collection agency and ask them to validate the debt. Debt Validation is important, because they have to PROVE that there was a debt, that they have the right to collect it, etc. they have 30 days to provide...

When I calculate 1 month of "expense money" I strip it down to the basics, and do not include payments for unsecured debt (cc). So in your case, if the $4500 includes $1500/month to the cc, your true, "ability to...

Definitely our last bio child. I had my first at 28, and I'm 39 now. 3 boys for us. If we have a fourth, we'll adopt a girl, but that isn't up for consideration until this baby is at least 2 years old.

Quote: Originally Posted by Porcelain Interior Only when living with my mom and stepdad. They found beer and cigarettes to be first on the priority list after rent and utilities. Food was dead last. ... It affects...

Quote: Originally Posted by Seasons I guess I don't understand HOW a US resident (especially an adult) can go hungry. If you have enough income, can't you buy food? If you don't have enough income, don't you qualify...

I've only gained 4.5 lbs, and I'm at 21 weeks today. But I weigh 25 lbs more than I did when pregnant with my first two, and by 21 weeks I'd gained 15 lbs or so with them. I just don't have the appetite for junk food that I did...