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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 2017

Page

6

Stay-at-home mom seeks gentle nope to babysitting asks

A young SAHM asks how to decline free babysitting requests from friends without guilt. Suggestions include offering reciprocal care or compensation, keeping explanations simple, and reinforcing boundaries while valuing her own child’s needs. Also addresses related reader letters about exclusivity, online exposure, and wedding timing with concise guidance.

Amy Sahm Sara James

Heloise tips stop mooching and organize holiday shopping

Readers share practical steps to curb leeching relatives and keep purchases organized. Suggestions include scheduling arrivals after 2 p.m. and demanding separate bills, saying you are not hungry, and offering a polite way to refuse visits. Also notes on iceberg lettuce nutrition and gift shopping receipts.

Local Kansas Weather Hotline and Online Briefings

Kansas conditions update provides a weather hotline at 800 585 7623 and 511 service. Availability details are posted online at 511.ksdot.org for current travel and road condition information across the state.

Ksdot.org

Community events calendar for Ottawa area

Scheduled gatherings include Arm Chair Aerobics at Cedar Square Apartments on 1550 S Cedar St on Monday at 1 p.m. Public Bingo events run at VFW Post No 5901 on 3599 Old U.S. 59 on Thursday and Friday evenings. Additional bingo appears listed at 1550 S Cedar St on U.S. 59 with options on Monday through Friday.

Cedar Square Apartments S. Cedar St Ottawa VFW U.S. 59 Tawa Cedar Square

Ottawa Herald Event Listing Contact for Pricing

Calendar query for The Ottawa Herald invites readers to add events. Contact Taylor Feuerborn for pricing at 785 242 4700 for placement in the calendar.

Ottawa Herald Taylor Feuerborn

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