My mother is 60, has 40k cash on hand, but she has no income. Can you help me brainstorm businesses that she could buy or launch for about 30K (so she can live on the remaining 10K)?
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posted by ohyouknow
on May 29, 2012 -
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I'm a mother (of a toddler) who works part time and is looking to make some extra money. I've considered babysitting jobs, but aside from raising my own son, I don't have much experience with kids aside from babysitting jobs I had when I was a teenager. No recent references. Could I get hired?
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posted by trillian
on May 2, 2012 -
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I currently work 20 hrs./week at a local nonprofit in field "XYZ." My husband works full time (8-6, usually), and we have a 2-year-old son who goes to my parents' house while I'm at work (3 days a week). However, yesterday I was contacted about a full-time job that's very appealing, and I don't know whether to pursue it.
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posted by trillian
on Apr 20, 2012 -
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My sister is expecting her first child. On Mothers' Day (which is after the baby will be born), my sister, brother-in-law, and the new baby will be getting together with both of the baby's grandmothers. I don't live in the state where this will be happening, but I'd like to do something special to surprise all three mothers. What awesome (but inexpensive) thing can I do?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Apr 16, 2012 -
20 answers
Help me explain depression to my well meaning (I think) but clueless friends and family. Looking for an article or a blog that I can direct them to.
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posted by tulip-socks
on Jan 13, 2012 -
25 answers
How do I explain to my mom that her Yahoo email seems to be compromised, and what should I tell her to do about it?
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posted by rivenwanderer
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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I know how to help myself through bad times, but how does a mom help her 20-year-old child through her first serious relationship breakup when the reasons for it are the same as her parent's divorce (boy cheats on girl)? What are the magic words?
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posted by kinetic
on Nov 15, 2011 -
27 answers
DSLR Filter- Narrowed my choices down, need an outside opinion on a couple details.
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posted by MansRiot
on Sep 23, 2011 -
17 answers
Do I need to calm down A LOT, or is it okay to yell until I'm hoarse in the hopes of keeping them safe when my little kids create such out-of-control craziness?
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posted by minx
on Sep 18, 2011 -
45 answers
How do i preserve my relationship with my mother while still making decisions she doesn't approve of?
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posted by becomingly
on Apr 26, 2011 -
33 answers
The crazy lady killed my cat, hates my boyfriend, and is acting vindictively again...I am fully prepared to cut her out of my life forever. Should I?
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posted by thebeagle
on Jan 18, 2011 -
39 answers
What's a book that is similar to
Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, only less intense? My mom is into those 'blueberries will save the world' email forwards, and for her birthday I'd like to encourage her new obsession with healthy foods, teach her how to cook them, explain about health, etc.
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posted by andreapandrea
on Jan 1, 2011 -
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[Familial relations filter] How can I re-establish a meaningful relationship with my mother despite being abroad most of the year and that she is constantly burying herself in work?
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posted by wallawallasweet
on Aug 23, 2010 -
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My mom recently told me that she had a best friend when she was in grade school, many many many years ago. When her friend moved across the world, they lost track of each other. Now I want to find that person.
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posted by nondescript
on Aug 5, 2010 -
9 answers
Help me find a non-cheesy short poem/quote/verse to put inside a Mother's Day card.
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posted by ellieBOA
on Feb 24, 2010 -
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What's a good "Mom & Dad are in town and want to take us to dinner" restaurant in Manhattan, preferably by Union Square?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Dec 30, 2009 -
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My mom has a long commute, so I'm thinking it would be great to get her an mp3 player for the car. I will be setting it up, but it should be easy for her to use. She is more used to VCR buttons than click wheels and cord-squeezing, so iPod-style interfaces are out.
Does anyone know of a reliable mp3 player or car adapter kit that will fit the bill? I'd like to go old school here.
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posted by lesli212
on Dec 6, 2009 -
12 answers
I need help coming up with a gift idea for a 40-50 year old woman that I don't know very well at all.
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posted by Phire
on Aug 24, 2009 -
23 answers
I was a dolt and missed the deadline to ship my Mom's
potential Christmas gift to my parent's house before I left town. So now I'm left with one weekend in NYC to find her something pretty for the home that's also small enough to fit in a carry-on suitcase. I need recommendations for classy, inexpensive stores in NYC that carry unique and/or handmade bowls, candle holders, tableware, etc for under $80.
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posted by Viola
on Dec 18, 2008 -
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My mum will be 65 on March 18. She can just about buy anything her wee little heart desires. I cannot because money is, well, in short supply. What should I get/buy/do for her birthday?
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posted by deborah
on Mar 8, 2005 -
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