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• Follow Following 1 Is it dumb to buy a 2002 Prius? And who's a good hybrid mechanic? Jesica asked in Cars & Motorcycles 8 months ago 4 Answers by Jack, Alex J. Higgins , Tom…

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  Lodging around Mt. Rainier

  0 0 I got married in Ashford last year, so this may be a long answer. Wellspring Spa and Retreat (where we were married) is idyllic, friendly, and not TOO expensive, though you can do better (in price, not experience). Copper Creek Inn fills up fast, but is very sweet and has a restaurant with ridiculous pie. The Gateway Inn is a hotel (or you can rent a cabin) right at the entrance to the park. This may be your best bet, from your question. Paradise Inn is like staying in a regular cabin, and is too expensive fo that, though it's a lot of fun to visit and just hang in the common area. I've stayed at the inn at Longmire and reall liked it, if you want to be on the mountain. Have fun! Jesica answered in Regional Trips 10 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

• Comment on Russ Campbell, NWEBS's answer…

  0 0 Sorry, I should've mentioned that. We're Zipcar members, and we love it, but in our neighborhood it's just not practical. The closest car is nearly a mile away, which is no big deal until you add a baby and all its crap to the mix. Jesica commented 10 months ago

• Follow Following 1 Advice on getting a cheap car? Jesica asked in Cars & Motorcycles 10 months ago 6 Answers by soundslikepuget, Russ Campbell, NWEBS , Fnarf…

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  Is there any compelling reason to circumcise newborn boys anymore?

  14 0 I just went through this decision, and my biased but informed opinion is that there is no medical reason at all to circumcise. The smaller chance of HIV is so incredibly slight that you can't really count it as a benefit; it's more of an excuse. I know it sounds harsh and dramatic, but when you look at circumcision for what it is - cutting off a sexually sensitive part of a baby boy - without all the cultural baggage, it sounds silly at best and cruel at worst. I mean, would you do it to a daughter? That said, in my informal poll of adult men, every one of them was happy with their penis, cut or un-cut. It's important to remember that if your son decides on his own that he wants to be circumcised, he can have the procedure done later. But you can't undo it once it's done. If you're concerned about cleanliness, well, do you really plan on being such a lazy parent that your son doesn't learn how to clean himself? Of course not. Give yourself some credit. For what it's worth, I'm Jewish. This opinion was formed after a lot of research and soul searching. Jesica answered in Parenting Q&A about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

• Comment on Janelle Durham's answer…

  0 0 Agreed. Thanks for your insight. Jesica commented about 1 year ago

• Comment on Cedarthvader's answer…

  0 0 Happiest Baby is great! I've found some of the soothing methods work better for her than others (of course), but it's a gem. We're not too far from three months as it is. That kind of just makes me want to keep on as is if she's just going to grow out of it anyway. I don't know though, was three months earlier than you expected? Jesica commented about 1 year ago

• Comment on Jessica Baxter's answer…

  0 0 I would have no problem using one to help with teething. The thing that keeps nagging me is that a major part of the pacifier conversation seems to be about how to get kids to kick the habit. So if the habit is never started to begin with, wouldn't that be a good thing? It's not like I'm spending hours every day with my pinky in her mouth. Thanks for all the input! I really appreciate it. Jesica commented about 1 year ago

• Follow Following 1 Pacifiers: yea or nay? Jesica asked in Parenting Q&A about 1 year ago by Janelle Durham & 10 other answers by Vinnie , Mr. Herriman…

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  How much should an uncle disclose?

  2 0 You need to make sure your niece knows both that you're there for her and what a hard position that puts you in with your sister. She may just get a rush from telling you these things, and learning that it's not all fun and games to you could snap her out of it. Or she may have a real need for an adult figure in her life who "gets" her and "is cool." And in that case you're right - you can tell her either she tells her mom or you do, when it comes to that. Does she know about her mom's checkered past? That might make her feel more comfortable going to her. It's easier to confide in people who aren't pillars of righteousness. Of course, it's also easier to confide in people who aren't necessarily going to flip out at the slightest infraction, and maybe that's what's keeping your niece from being up front with her parents. It sounds like your head and heart are in the right places. Good luck navigating her adolescence! Jesica answered in Parenting Q&A about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 11 more answers »

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