http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms Use this spot to discuss topics that you wold like to discuss. Be sure to play fair and Be nice! :) We all love a good debate! en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:33:28 GMT vBulletin 20 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/images/misc/rss.jpg http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5933&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:25:48 GMT I've seen a big upswing in direct sales and multi-level marketing the last few months. I figure it's due to school starting back up and Christmas just around the corner. We moms, especially those that stay at home and have limited 'fun' money need all the help we can get... but is selling stuff for others worth it?

I ask this with real sincerity. I have 'heard' of those that have done well, but I have never meet someone who did more then make their money back from the initial buy in. It doesn't matter if it's cooking utensils, home decor, make-up, candles, etc, I've seen more friends buy in, get their set up, party till they burn out (usually 6-months or less) and then continue buying the product at a discount for themselves and friends until their contract ends. Seems to me the only one making real money is the company and the 'consultant' is happy to break even.

On the other hand, those I see succeeding are those making and selling their own stuff. I've known people who have made anything from baked goods, scrapebooking items, clothing, crochet/knitting, jewelry, photography, etc and have done very well for themselves and they didn't have to have parties, pay out to some big company located hundreds of miles away, and there was no push to reach goals or have others under them to sell and "make them money".

So in all honest, can selling stuff for others really make you money or is it better to skip the middle man and make/market/sale your own stuff? ]]> The Great Mom Debate ChristineCMoore http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5933 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5932&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:53:34 GMT Would you eat at a Restaurant that posted a sign that read "Screaming children will not be tolerated"?

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) - A restaurant in Carolina Beach is stirring up controversy over a couple of signs reading, "Screaming children will not be tolerated."

The owner of the Olde Salty restaurant, Brenda Armes, is tired of having her customers complain to her about children misbehaving and screaming when others are trying to enjoy a quiet meal.

Armes says the signs have worked.

"It has been a good thing for us," Armes said. "It has brought us in more customers than it has ever kept away."

Gary Gibson was dining at the restaurant for the first time and agrees with Armes.

"It's not very enjoyable when you hear a bunch of kids screaming. It's nice to see a sign like that up," Gibson said.

While many are for the rule, some families are against it.

"I've never seen a restaurant say, don't bring your screaming kids in here," said Ashley Heflin, who is a mom of two. "You can't help it if your kids scream."

Armes says that if a child is screaming, a restaurant employee will ask the parent to take them outside to calm down. They will not be asked to leave the restaurant for good.

"We want to attract the type of people that come in knowing they aren't going to have to sit behind a table with a bunch of screaming children," Armes said. __________________ ]]> The Great Mom Debate Momto3 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5932 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5872&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:18:10 GMT Interesting story......

A mom is banned from volunteering at her daughters school because she failed a criminal background check. "Jessica Gianfrocco was convicted of heroin possession six years ago, and did time at the ACI for 90 days. However, she now says she's trying to do right by her daughter, and volunteer at her elementary school."

Read more: http://www.momlogic.com/2010/08/scho...#ixzz0xiJYhXDP

Do you think she should be able to still volunteer??

]]> The Great Mom Debate Momto3 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5872 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5859&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:07:29 GMT I was just wondering how other people feel about the following: I just read an article about Kendall Jenner (one of the Kardashian sisters) doing... I was just wondering how other people feel about the following:

I just read an article about Kendall Jenner (one of the Kardashian sisters) doing a bikini photoshoot. Am I the only one that thinks she is too young (14) and that this is esentially the same as kiddie porn? I mean, if a 14 year old girl took a picture of herself in a bikini (or bra and panties) and sent it to a boy, who then forwarded it to someone else and so on - that would be considered distributing child pornography (or sexting), correct? I'm sure people this age (now days) do dress like this and such, but is this something that the public should be promoting?

I'd like to hear other parents point of views...here's the link...

http://www.ivillage.com/should-14-ye...oot/1-a-219055
]]> The Great Mom Debate babydoll7225 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5859 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5844&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:18:49 GMT How old was your little one when you switched them to a toddler bed?!? How did you go about switching them? Addison is 20 months old now and we... How old was your little one when you switched them to a toddler bed?!? How did you go about switching them?

Addison is 20 months old now and we are going to need her crib for Austin soon. I switched Aiden at 14 months and he had no problem....my question is, how did you switch them?!? Right now we can lay her in her crib turn on the music and she falls asleep byherself. Do I do that when it comes to a big bed or do I lay with her until she falls asleep?!? ]]> The Great Mom Debate Jess2 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5844 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5840&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:57:41 GMT I love this article. (http://www.parentdish.com/2010/08/18/kids-skinny-jeans/?ncid=webmail)Now, I do agree that some things for girls are too... I love this article. Now, I do agree that some things for girls are too "grown up" in my opinion but the issue on "skinny jeans" just doesn't really bother me. I have to take the side of the lady saying that it's really no big deal that skinny jeans are really no different than a young girl wearing a pair of leggings!

How do you feel about it? Do you think that Skinny Jeans give young girls the idea that they need to be skinny?? ]]> The Great Mom Debate Momto3 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5840 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5800&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:38:06 GMT I'm 28, a mother of 3, with 3 piercings besides my ears. My nose is pierced (but its real little), I have a monroe (its little too), and my tongue is pierced! I've just been debating this, I love my piercings, I feel like they bring out my individuality, but as a mom I'm wondering I'm I too old for this stuff? I have had them for about 10 years now, I had them before I had kids, I think my kids think its just a part of me, lol, they've never asked me questions about them, but other kids have! The man thing I'm debating is my tongue, I just don't know, it kind of feels funny without it in (I tried to take it out yesterday just to see). I don't know what do you'll think, is anyone going through this??? ]]> The Great Mom Debate eleashacone http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5800 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5782&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:48:31 GMT Do you have or do you plan on getting a mom tatoo? Like something with all your kids names on it or something that represents your family? Do you have or do you plan on getting a mom tatoo? Like something with all your kids names on it or something that represents your family? ]]> The Great Mom Debate Jess2 http://abilenemoms.com/data/assets/boards/abilenemoms/showthread.php?t=5782