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Find Cupcakes for School (SE PDX0

My son wants those cupcakes with the toy on them for his birthday at school. Turns out Safeway (on Woodstock) doesn't do that. School rules are that I can't make them (have to be store bought). Any suggestions?

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My one year old daughter just ate some spoiled ham and I'm not sure what to do. I just came home from the grocery store, opened up a brand new package of ham with an expiration date of late April and put some tiny pieces of it on her tray. It looked and smelled fine. However, after she ate a few bites I took a piece for myself and noticed that it tasted off. I brought the package close to my face to smell it and then noticed a strong ammonia-like odor. She probably ate about a half a slice or less, but I'm very concerned. I'll watch her...

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My family needs to rein in our budget. Groceries is a place we could probably be spending less. Can you help us out with your thoughts on good spots to shop in my area. Here's what we're doing right now: -Nob Hill/Raley's is close and pleasant and has a lot of what we need, but I'm pretty sure it's not the cheapest -I do like to do organic or local produce. I get what I can at Trader Joe's, then other htings at Whole Foods and maybe Nob Hill -I do Trader Joe's a couple times a month. They seem so cheap, I wish they had...

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My daughter is almost 9 months and she still refuses solids. I have been offering her food every day since she was almost six months old. I have tried all kinds of different purees and even finger foods. I have tried all differnt times of day and tried waiting until she was hungry/full/a little hungry. I have tried letting her have the spoon, giving her her own spoon, and letting her play in the food (with the hope that some will go in!) Last night I gave her a noodle from my plate and she tasted it and then gagged multiple times until...

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Find Cupcakes for School (SE PDX0

My son wants those cupcakes with the toy on them for his birthday at school. Turns out Safeway (on Woodstock) doesn't do that. School rules are that I can't make them (have to be store bought). Any suggestions?