The debate between cloth and disposable diapers is by no means a new one. But with increased awareness about green living, new developments in cloth diapers and rising prices of disposable diapers, some parents are revisiting the issue.
Which do you prefer? Or do you use both to cut down on waste while taking advantage of convenience?
Students are counting down the number of days until summer vacation starts, and I’ve been hearing others talking about their plans for summer getaways. When you travel, do you have a tip or trick you always employ to make your vacation stress-free? Here are a few things that I do.
Now it’s your turn to tell me about your ideas!
When you conjure up thoughts of your ideal Saturday morning, which scenario most fits your image?
Option 1: It’s only 10:30 a.m. and you’ve already put in your five-mile run, stopped by the farmer’s market to buy a week’s worth of produce and called your mom to catch up. You’ll have time to run a few errands and grab that coveted mocha latte before meeting your girlfriends for lunch.
Option 2: It’s 10:30 a.m. and the sun is streaming into your bedroom. You’ve just slept for a peaceful, restful nine hours and plan to continue your laid-back morning in your p.j.s with a bowl of fruit and the current novel you’re reading. And you’re not answering the phone until noon.
Some of my favorite Saturdays have fit one extreme or the other. To me, the wonderful thing about Saturdays is that they can go either way. But if I have too many lazy ones, I feel as if I’m not taking full advantage of my weekends. If I have too many totally productive Saturdays, I feel as if I should kick back a bit.
What’s your take?
Are you a local woman expecting a baby? You’ve no doubt been bombarded by advice from the doctor, your friends who are mothers, your mother, other relatives and strangers in the checkout line, among others.
What one piece of advice rises above the others? What is the one tip that has most helped you through your pregnancy?
Tell us about your best tip. At 5 p.m. May 6, we’ll randomly select a participant to win a free copy of the new and revised edition of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,†a $14.95 value.
The new book “Momisms†by Cathy Hamilton (Andrews McMeel, $5.99) celebrates things moms say, which the book showcases in “Parent-to-English†translations. The book defines “momisms†as “idiomatic sayings Mom uses to cajole, shame, motivate, inspire, threaten and — most of the time — bewilder her offspring.â€
We want to know about your mom’s “momisms†for an upcoming WichiTalk story. What did your mother always say to invigorate, comfort or scold you, always with your best interest in mind? Did she have a unique phrase that captured her philosophy of life? A wisecrack she’d spout off that always made you laugh — at yourself?
At 5 p.m. on April 29th, we’ll randomly select three participants to win a free copy of the book “Momisms.â€
Are you a mom who has her fingers crossed that you don’t receive another figurine to dust for Mother’s Day on May 11?
It’s time to find a great gift for mom, but we first want to know this from local mothers: What do you really want for Mother’s Day?
Maybe, for example, a day to yourself to read that new Jodi Picoult hardback in your backyard hammock is what you have your heart set on. Tell us what you want for Mother’s Day, whether it’s a tangible gift or a gift of time.
Blogs about pets and “by†pets (OK, really written by their owners who write from their pets’ perspectives) are on the rise.
Does your pet “write†a blog? Or do you have a blog about your dog, cat, hamster or other pet? Click on “comments†to tell us about it.
It’s spring and time to fire up the grill. We’re collecting grilling tips to share with WichiTalk readers. Do you have a no-fail grill recipe that takes center stage at cookouts every year? Have you found a type of charcoal or wood that makes grilling easier and quicker? Is there a grilling cookbook that you’ve just discovered and can’t wait to test out?
Click on “comments†to tell us how you spice up your outdoor cooking. At 5 p.m. Tuesday, we’ll randomly select one participant to receive a free kit containing eight different seasonings from Weber. The kit includes the company’s new “Grind’N Grill†spices that come in disposable, adjustable grinders. Flavors include Twisted Citrus Garlic, Kick’N Chicken, Six-pepper Infusion, Roasted Garlic & Herb and Chicago Steak.
We’ve all heard about long-distance relationships. Many of us, myself included, have been in them. But now long-distance marriages are reportedly on the rise. I can speak from experience when I say that any kind of serious long-distance relationship is not easy, even with the help of e-mails, cell phones and the Internet.
Do you live miles away from your significant other or spouse? Tell us about how you make your long-distance relationship work. How do you keep him or her apprised of the big and little things that you experience day-to-day? How do you keep worry, jealousy and loneliness in check? Has your relationship survived a stint of being separated (geographically speaking) from your sweetie?
When I’m preoccupied or running an errand, I’ll leave the TV on Animal Planet for my two golden retrievers. I’m sure they really don’t “watch” the TV, but I know the animal sounds or occasional dog barks from the TV get their ears to perk up and their tails to wag. My dogs also have been amused by the CD “Songs to Make Dogs Happy” by the Laurel Canyon Animal Company. I picked it up at a book sale for $1 on a whim, and got a kick out of watching my pups react to a couple of the songs.
Do you leave the TV on for your dog? Or do you use other media or sounds to soothe your anxious hounds?
