- That is funny! - Cindyg 21:27 Jan 11
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- Hehe...I love a good pun. High five to ds. nt - Barb F PA in AZ 21:27 Jan 11
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- One of my sons is like this (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:11 Jan 11
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- He seems happy except when ds9 leaves for his friend's house and then he gets "down" b/c he can't go, too...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:13 Jan 11
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- Have your older son and his friend over to your house - frogpond1 22:27 Jan 11
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- Have your older son and his friend over to your house - frogpond1 22:27 Jan 11
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- He seems happy except when ds9 leaves for his friend's house and then he gets "down" b/c he can't go, too...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:13 Jan 11
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- My answer to friends for all my kids have been scouts. I hope I don't sound like a broken record. - Belinda 21:02 Jan 11
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- Does he have adult friends? family friends? cousins? They all count!. . . - Jean in Newcastle 20:45 Jan 11
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- Cousins, yes (but distant), converses well with all ages, has many acquaintances but...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:47 Jan 11
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- Cousins, yes (but distant), converses well with all ages, has many acquaintances but...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:47 Jan 11
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- I'm no help on the making friends issue. I just came to say I don't think it's anything to be worried about. nt - Mrs. H. 20:37 Jan 11
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- Honestly, I think my 11yo has some kind of toilet seat sensor installed - Mx5 20:57 Jan 11
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- So funny...I went into the bathroom to take a hot bath this evening while dh was home and...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:26 Jan 11
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- Dh often asks ds (7) to tell him how many touchdowns, field goals, etc. (sm) - Mrs. H. 20:35 Jan 11
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- Good idea...ds actually does this on his own while watching a game and has learned 7's tables (to some extent!). nt - Sue G in PA 20:43 Jan 11
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- Good idea...ds actually does this on his own while watching a game and has learned 7's tables (to some extent!). nt - Sue G in PA 20:43 Jan 11
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- Mine was 8 when I went with my complaints to the doctor. - Rose in BC 21:36 Jan 11
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- My hemoglobin was 8 once after I was in an auto accident & lost a lot of blood. (more) - ereks mom 21:03 Jan 11
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- I've felt like I can't think well, scattered, I'm hoping this will go away when I get my hemoglobin up. nt. - Jenny in Ca 19:53 Jan 11
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- Yes, this was my experience too and it did improve with supplements. nt. - Rose in BC 21:38 Jan 11
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- Yes, this was my experience too and it did improve with supplements. nt. - Rose in BC 21:38 Jan 11
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- 12 and above is normal, just to give you a range (sm) - Mrs. H. 19:35 Jan 11
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- thanks, U R giving me some perspective- 12 being normal encourages me (m) - Jenny in Ca 19:51 Jan 11
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- drink a juice with vit. C in it when you eat iron rich foods- it helps your body absorb the iron better. nt - j.griff 19:45 Jan 11
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- thanks, U R giving me some perspective- 12 being normal encourages me (m) - Jenny in Ca 19:51 Jan 11
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- If he measuring hemoglobin 10-12 is normal, from what i have seen below six is when someone would need a unit or two - Tarheel Heather 19:34 Jan 11
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- There are many reasons as for when someone would need blood, that just being one of many to consider - Tarheel Heather 19:36 Jan 11
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- very true, thanks. Yes, I am glad I can take supplements and fix this. (m) - Jenny in Ca 19:55 Jan 11
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- very true, thanks. Yes, I am glad I can take supplements and fix this. (m) - Jenny in Ca 19:55 Jan 11
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- There are many reasons as for when someone would need blood, that just being one of many to consider - Tarheel Heather 19:36 Jan 11
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- We already had about 500 and I bought 160 more today at Target. :o) They're a great building toy! (Link with building ideas / inspiration inside) - abbeyej 19:37 Jan 11
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- Goodness yes! It's a wonderful toy! My son builds amazing structures with them while listening to lessons or audio books. nt - Cindyg 19:24 Jan 11
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- I have the weekly one and am using it to try a new chore schedule... - Wendy in WI 21:04 Jan 11
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- I think I'm going to get the weekly one - - Denise in IN 20:53 Jan 11
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- I got the weekly, it works best with my Franklin planner. (m) - 3lilreds in NC 19:55 Jan 11
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- I decided against the Bible readings because I have a One Year Bible, a bazillion Bible reading plans, and often some assignment or another from Sunday School. It may be useful to you, - TanyaS 19:51 Jan 11
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- I am asking myself the same question right now. Musings about Motivated Moms... - Praisefor3 19:41 Jan 11
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- Looks great!!nt - Kristafish 21:05 Jan 11
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- I really like it! It looks wonderful! nt - 3lilreds in NC 20:07 Jan 11
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- Very nice! nt - Dawn E 19:40 Jan 11
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- We just bought an Urban Rebounder on sale at JC Penney...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:29 Jan 11
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- I guess it depends on your budget. (m) - 3lilreds in NC 20:11 Jan 11
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- I would choose the newer home. - Claire 22:10 Jan 11
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- Location first, bills second. That's how I'd prioritize - Mx5 21:02 Jan 11
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- I would... - Vkay 20:53 Jan 11
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- Have you seen the historical house or are these just on paper so far? - KristineIN 20:02 Jan 11
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- Re: Have you seen the historical house or are these just on paper so far? - Tarheel Heather 20:12 Jan 11
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- Re: Have you seen the historical house or are these just on paper so far? - Tarheel Heather 20:12 Jan 11
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- I would want to know what year the *old* house had been *extensively* remodeled.....(m) - buddhabelly 19:45 Jan 11
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- Re: Housing dilema, what to choose?? - Wendi 19:32 Jan 11
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- Space - Josie 19:30 Jan 11
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- Just off the top of my head- I'd go for the space! - frogpond1 19:23 Jan 11
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- I didn't look at your links, but I would always buy the house that I loved the most & which was the best deal financially. I would NOT buy based on kids' friends - friends move, change, etc. nt - Anne 19:20 Jan 11
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- That's how I feel. Dh and I love the older home - Tarheel Heather 19:29 Jan 11
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- That's how I feel. Dh and I love the older home - Tarheel Heather 19:29 Jan 11
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- Soaked in a brandy sauce? nt - mama of two-ize 19:35 Jan 11
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- Make a lemon curd to drizzle over the slices! (link) - Mrs. H. 19:02 Jan 11
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- Buy the lemon curd at Trader Joe's and while you're there get some blueberries for the top. nt - nrg 19:14 Jan 11
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- Hihi - you're my kind of girl! (nt) - Liz CA 20:38 Jan 11
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- Hihi - you're my kind of girl! (nt) - Liz CA 20:38 Jan 11
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- Buy the lemon curd at Trader Joe's and while you're there get some blueberries for the top. nt - nrg 19:14 Jan 11
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- Pound cake with Hershey's Syrup simple and yummy. nt - Tarheel Heather 19:00 Jan 11
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- Very nice! One nit-picking editing thing. . . - Jean in Newcastle 20:00 Jan 11
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- Oh, thanks for catching that for me! - percytruffle 20:28 Jan 11
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- Oh, thanks for catching that for me! - percytruffle 20:28 Jan 11
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- Beautiful...wish my daughter could take classes. :) nt - Dawn E 19:38 Jan 11
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- Lisa, your site looks great. I cannot believe your art and your students art! (m) - stellar 18:48 Jan 11
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- Re: Lisa, your site looks great. I cannot believe your art and your students art! (m) - percytruffle 19:03 Jan 11
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- Re: Lisa, your site looks great. I cannot believe your art and your students art! (m) - percytruffle 19:03 Jan 11
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- Wow! That is great! I love seeing your work and your students. I'm impressed. nt - LilyGrace 18:47 Jan 11
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- Thanks! Let's hope the site has the same effect on the local group.nt - percytruffle 19:04 Jan 11
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- Thanks! Let's hope the site has the same effect on the local group.nt - percytruffle 19:04 Jan 11
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- I don't know what is going on with me - Jenileigh 20:52 Jan 11
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- Do you have a lego table? or a zone where the Legos can go? What - frogpond1 19:19 Jan 11
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- Something to consider that most are not aware of (m) - CherylCO 20:51 Jan 11
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- Really? I never knew this, but it would explain a lot about my two loud boys. (sm) - Mrs. H. 20:54 Jan 11
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- I think it does improve with age but I can't remember details. It's a good book, especially if you have boys. nt - CherylCO 21:05 Jan 11
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- I think it does improve with age but I can't remember details. It's a good book, especially if you have boys. nt - CherylCO 21:05 Jan 11
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- P.S. - CherylCO 20:53 Jan 11
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- My little guy has always been borderline on his hearing tests, but I can see in reading - frogpond1 22:20 Jan 11
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- My little guy has always been borderline on his hearing tests, but I can see in reading - frogpond1 22:20 Jan 11
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- Really? I never knew this, but it would explain a lot about my two loud boys. (sm) - Mrs. H. 20:54 Jan 11
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- Something to consider that most are not aware of (m) - CherylCO 20:51 Jan 11
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- Well, what I would suggest is to - Karin 19:01 Jan 11
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- Some thoughts (m) - Jacquelyn in NC 20:38 Jan 11
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- Sounds like he is either getting too much sleep time during naps or...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:35 Jan 11
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- Not sure this would help, but I think SuperNanny does it this way - Chris in VA 19:52 Jan 11
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- How does she correct/discipline him when he gets out of bed? nt - Ellie 19:28 Jan 11
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- Does he still nap during the day? A couple of other suggestions (since kids are all so different) - Karin 19:07 Jan 11
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- Make him a pallet on the floor of their room? (m) - Mrs. H. 18:49 Jan 11
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- What worked with our oldest...... - Remudamom 18:44 Jan 11
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- I think this service just opened this week, so not many may know about it. nt - Mrs. H. 18:50 Jan 11
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- I think they're making a mistake by charging for a sample... - Julie in CA 20:32 Jan 11
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- Did you see the link to the free sample at the bottom of the article? - Mrs. H. 20:44 Jan 11
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- Did you see the link to the free sample at the bottom of the article? - Mrs. H. 20:44 Jan 11
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- I think they're making a mistake by charging for a sample... - Julie in CA 20:32 Jan 11
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- Question - Gamom3 18:28 Jan 11
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- Re: Question - gardenschooler 18:36 Jan 11
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- Re: Question - gardenschooler 18:36 Jan 11
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- Have to ask: What is Karev's past???? :) nt - KIN 17:56 Jan 11
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- (m) - gardenschooler 18:06 Jan 11
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- (m) - gardenschooler 18:06 Jan 11
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- I don't know if Walmart carries Bob's Red Mill Products, but that is the brand we buy. (m) - Debra in TX 19:03 Jan 11
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- I don't shop there but - KPM 19:01 Jan 11
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- Trying a different link-- - KPM 19:02 Jan 11
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- Trying a different link-- - KPM 19:02 Jan 11
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- Pianimals...link inside. - MotherMayI 17:42 Jan 11
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- Yes, I agree! We love Pianimals! (nt) - Erica in PA 18:55 Jan 11
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- Btw...off topic question- - MotherMayI 17:47 Jan 11
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- I am in the Lafayette area... - KristineIN 19:47 Jan 11
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- I am in the Lafayette area... - KristineIN 19:47 Jan 11
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- Yes, I agree! We love Pianimals! (nt) - Erica in PA 18:55 Jan 11
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- I'll be routing for you tomorrow, Judo Mom! I think you are awesome and brave and you'll be so proud of you tomorrow no matter what happens! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:15 Jan 11
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- Oh, boy, have I ever stood in your shoes...er...on your mat! (sm) - Doran 20:10 Jan 11
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- The need to live up to our children's opinions of us - Sharon H. in IL 19:13 Jan 11
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- You can do it! - Andie 17:32 Jan 11
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- Yes, you can do it! If I can, you can! (m) - Stacy and the four rugrats 17:40 Jan 11
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- By my estimation, I should be getting flattened (m) - JudoMom 17:37 Jan 11
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- Make that the 2nd half. (nt) - JudoMom 17:37 Jan 11
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- Make that the 2nd half. (nt) - JudoMom 17:37 Jan 11
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- Yes, you can do it! If I can, you can! (m) - Stacy and the four rugrats 17:40 Jan 11
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- Watch the Target clearance section :) nt - one l michele 18:16 Jan 11
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- Now that the kids are in bed, you have plenty of time... - Jenn in Mo 19:28 Jan 11
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- ROFL! This sounds like something I would do under similar circumstanced! nt - Karin 19:09 Jan 11
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- You can see it from how well I can type. That should read circumstanceS. nt - Karin 19:26 Jan 11
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- You can see it from how well I can type. That should read circumstanceS. nt - Karin 19:26 Jan 11
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- Last night, I made apple crisp and forgot the oatmeal! - Kristine 17:36 Jan 11
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- That stinks. I guess you'll just have to (m) - JudoMom 17:19 Jan 11
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- And here's the link to the recipe. I've found... (m) - Andie 17:06 Jan 11
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- I really like it, but I use it to suit my needs.. I freely change things around... - Michelle T 19:03 Jan 11
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- I found some excellent easy to use free forms on a homeschooling website - Mx5 18:00 Jan 11
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- Oh - the menu planner is at this link nt - Mx5 18:01 Jan 11
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- Oh - the menu planner is at this link nt - Mx5 18:01 Jan 11
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- Sidetracked Home Executives has been my favorite so far. nt - Ellie 17:57 Jan 11
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- I've tried Flylady, my own chore charts, etc... I REALLY like MotivatedMoms... - Sunny 17:41 Jan 11
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- I *love* it. Not that I do it *all* everyday (ha, ha!).... - Rhondabee 17:37 Jan 11
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- We really like it - Mekanamom 17:17 Jan 11
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- I tried to use it last year, but found the schedule/habits I have used the past years have stuck - Jodi-FL 17:05 Jan 11
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- Would you mind sharing your file? - KristineIN 17:10 Jan 11
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- heh heh. have you followed my saga of my laptop screen shattering? - Jodi-FL 17:27 Jan 11
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- Hey, thanks, sorry about your laptop! - KristineIN 17:30 Jan 11
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- Hey, thanks, sorry about your laptop! - KristineIN 17:30 Jan 11
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- heh heh. have you followed my saga of my laptop screen shattering? - Jodi-FL 17:27 Jan 11
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- Would you mind sharing your file? - KristineIN 17:10 Jan 11
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- You can do it on Xanga too (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 18:28 Jan 11
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- I agree that when starting out Blogger makes all this very easy for you.......it has a template you just plug info into it..........very simple (nt) - Rachel 17:10 Jan 11
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- I used WordPress for the first month, and then switched to Blogger (m) - Mrs. H. 16:49 Jan 11
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- Have they checked his kidneys? - Claire 20:51 Jan 11
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- Food sensitivities can cause very odd symptoms at times(m) - Karin 19:11 Jan 11
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- Oh, yeah, he has also had numerous blood tests to rule out infection, leukemia, etc. nt - Shelly in IL 16:25 Jan 11
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- You know, these really don't sound that normal to me (m) - Dana in NC 21:34 Jan 11
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- Sounds just like my son. (m) - CherylCO 20:39 Jan 11
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- Re: Can we talk Manners and House Rules? - Colleen in NS 20:05 Jan 11
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- I answered above--somehow this got posted above--and I haven't seen the replies here. nt - Karin 19:13 Jan 11
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- Looks like the rules that my mil had in her home when ds and his brother were children... - Ellie 18:01 Jan 11
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- Oh, pshaw...that would be "dh and his brother." nt - Ellie 19:25 Jan 11
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- Oh, pshaw...that would be "dh and his brother." nt - Ellie 19:25 Jan 11
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- Mom, it sounds like you're trying to take the boy out of the boy **big grin** - Mx5 17:45 Jan 11
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- My dh loved 'Bringing Up Boys'. (sm) - Mrs. H. 17:50 Jan 11
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- 5 minutes ago I had to tell my 11yo dd to not sing the same song again... it was the 10th time! - Mx5 17:55 Jan 11
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- Oh my goodness! My oldest is 10 and youngest is 11 months! Can you imagine how loud it gets around here? (m) - Mrs. H. 18:01 Jan 11
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- Not to interrupt, but I have a vague idea. I've got (m) - JudoMom 18:34 Jan 11
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- I gave birth to three boys and two girls within 7 years... - Julie in CA 20:46 Jan 11
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- I've been known to say... - Mx5 19:06 Jan 11
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- LOL! Yes! The smelling of testoterone, that's the perfect way to describe it! (sm) - Mrs. H. 18:54 Jan 11 (1)
- Oh, and this is great advice by Mx5 :o). (nt) - JudoMom 18:36 Jan 11
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- I gave birth to three boys and two girls within 7 years... - Julie in CA 20:46 Jan 11
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- Yes, I do miss many things - Mx5 18:05 Jan 11
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- I think the similarities between you and I are getting creepy, lol (m) - Mrs. H. 18:17 Jan 11
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- Sadly, no redheads here except me. - Mx5 19:05 Jan 11
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- Sadly, no redheads here except me. - Mx5 19:05 Jan 11
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- I think the similarities between you and I are getting creepy, lol (m) - Mrs. H. 18:17 Jan 11
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- Not to interrupt, but I have a vague idea. I've got (m) - JudoMom 18:34 Jan 11
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- Oh my goodness! My oldest is 10 and youngest is 11 months! Can you imagine how loud it gets around here? (m) - Mrs. H. 18:01 Jan 11
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- 5 minutes ago I had to tell my 11yo dd to not sing the same song again... it was the 10th time! - Mx5 17:55 Jan 11
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- My dh loved 'Bringing Up Boys'. (sm) - Mrs. H. 17:50 Jan 11
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- It does not sound like a discipline issue at all to me - Laurie4b 17:23 Jan 11
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- I know this is hard to hear, but I concurr with Laurie4b. m - Chris in VA 20:04 Jan 11
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- I know this is hard to hear, but I concurr with Laurie4b. m - Chris in VA 20:04 Jan 11
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- Hmmm, those are a lot of rules. I wouldn't worry so much about being "weird." - Belinda 16:56 Jan 11
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- I have a loud 7 yr. old and a 3 yr. old (m) - Mrs. H. 16:46 Jan 11
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- Just FWIW... - Night Elf 16:28 Jan 11
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- That was my gut reaction as well b/c my ds6 is EXACTLY like this and has Aspergers...(m) - Sue G in PA 16:35 Jan 11
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- That was my gut reaction as well b/c my ds6 is EXACTLY like this and has Aspergers...(m) - Sue G in PA 16:35 Jan 11
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- I would try to frame them positively. - Carol in Cal. 16:24 Jan 11 (1)
- Heh, my kids are quiet and well behaved because I have a such low tolerance for irritation.. - Barb F. PA in AZ 16:21 Jan 11
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- Well, fwiw... - Sophia 16:18 Jan 11
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- I'm pretty sure you can do that with Sibelius. Check out www.sibelius.com. (nt) - Wendi 18:03 Jan 11
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- Thanks! I'll check that out. nt - AmyCC 18:58 Jan 11
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- Thanks! I'll check that out. nt - AmyCC 18:58 Jan 11
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- You can also buy self-adhesive magnetic strips (sm) - Mrs. H. 16:51 Jan 11
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- You can buy a bunch of magnets in Walmart or a craft store and hot glue them on. That's what I use. It works great. nt - Laurie4b 16:13 Jan 11
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- Some high school students of mine play their fiddles outside the grocery store to earn money for fiddle camp. I can't believe how much they make! nt - WTMindy 22:12 Jan 11
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- I wish. I often tell dh he should 'pass his hat' at work and collect (m) - Mrs. H. 19:15 Jan 11
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- I agree with Mrs. H. It just doesn't work this way. - Amy in Orlando 21:56 Jan 11
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- I agree with Mrs. H. It just doesn't work this way. - Amy in Orlando 21:56 Jan 11
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- A family in my church made gorgeous candles and sold them to pay for their kids summer camp. - Cindyg 19:08 Jan 11
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- Are you in a group that could do the fundraiser for items of benefit to the families? - Sebastian (a lady) 16:46 Jan 11
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- A lot of sports groups do this, but it's not legal. - PiCO 17:23 Jan 11
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- A lot of sports groups do this, but it's not legal. - PiCO 17:23 Jan 11
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- My friend's ds once sold candy to make money for his trip abroad w/ a Young Ambassadors program...(m) - Sue G in PA 16:29 Jan 11
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- You can do it but a tax lawyer told me... - LMA 16:27 Jan 11
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- Hmm. The closest we came was last summer (m) - Needleroozer 16:09 Jan 11
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- People might balk at it when they find out it's for your personal homeschool & supplies - Mx5 15:58 Jan 11
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- I believe Chik-Fil-A offers its calendars for sale as homeschool fundraisers. (m) - Debra in TX 15:47 Jan 11
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- you would have to claim it as income on your taxes. nt - j.griff 15:42 Jan 11
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- And let the people know it will not be tax deductible to them as a charity donation. (nt) - angela in ohio 16:44 Jan 11
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- You can do it, just contact the company whose products you want to use for the fundraiser (sm) - j.griff 15:50 Jan 11
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- And let the people know it will not be tax deductible to them as a charity donation. (nt) - angela in ohio 16:44 Jan 11
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- Sorry, I wasn't on at the right time. Hope it went well tonight! nt - Karin 19:15 Jan 11
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- really excellent insight, but it needs to be polished, and - Valerie 18:00 Jan 11
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- I told her to leave out that paragraph.... - amy g. 18:17 Jan 11
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- I told her to leave out that paragraph.... - amy g. 18:17 Jan 11
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- I am so impressed! I hope (and pray) she is filled with confidence as she speaks these words. (nm) - ed's daugther 15:06 Jan 11
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- Thanks. - amy g. 15:13 Jan 11
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- Thanks. - amy g. 15:13 Jan 11
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- YAY!! I'm so glad you received such great news and shared it w/ us! Thank you! :-) nt - Dy 18:43 Jan 11
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- So glad for your good news! nt - Denise in IN 16:21 Jan 11
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- Disboards.com and tourguidemike.com - Karie 15:58 Jan 11
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- I second Mousesavers.com. I also like AllEarsNet.com - Mx5 15:43 Jan 11
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- www.mousesavers.com is my favorite (although we've never been able to really GO to Disney!) nt - Sue G in PA 14:40 Jan 11
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- My 8yo is still trying to consistently remember silent e! - Mx5 15:44 Jan 11
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- I think I shared it- but that one is expired. The 70% off sale is still going on however - DollyM 16:30 Jan 11
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- Heh. I ordered a cute red denim jacket and was excited to see the package on the doorstep the other day. Until I opened it. They sent me... - Crissy 16:13 Jan 11
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- LOL, oh, that would not be good. I got my stuff and love every. bit. It all fits, and it all looks great! nt - Stephanie not in TX 18:08 Jan 11 (1)
- Is the coupon still good? If so, can you share it, please? My mom buys a lot of stuff from CC and it is really nice. I may have to go check it out :) nt - Deece in MN 14:13 Jan 11
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- Here's a link to one that's good through 1/13.... - Claire 16:17 Jan 11
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- My bet is that OP was referring to this coupon, which has expired. - Claire 16:24 Jan 11
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- My bet is that OP was referring to this coupon, which has expired. - Claire 16:24 Jan 11
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- Here's a link to one that's good through 1/13.... - Claire 16:17 Jan 11
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- I have a box, here's the ingredients list - j.griff 15:37 Jan 11
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- Thanks, j.griff, for taking the time to type this! Can you tell me what brand and flavour you are looking at? nt - Needleroozer 16:11 Jan 11
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- You're welcome, it was the Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic Yellow Cake mix. nt - j.griff 16:54 Jan 11
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- Both the mixes I used are Duncan Hines and only contained wheat (M) - one l michele 16:21 Jan 11
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- You're welcome, it was the Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic Yellow Cake mix. nt - j.griff 16:54 Jan 11
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- Thanks, j.griff, for taking the time to type this! Can you tell me what brand and flavour you are looking at? nt - Needleroozer 16:11 Jan 11
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- Those cake mixes don't have any dairy in them? I will need to re-check that- (m) - Needleroozer 14:01 Jan 11
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- We did something similar for my oldest's 11th b-day... - HomeOnTheRanch 15:52 Jan 11
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- Oh, what a great surprise! I am excited for him. nt. - T Baer 15:33 Jan 11
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- Okay. If you go to your account, find "Where's My Stuff" or "Recent Orders" (m) - Andie 13:44 Jan 11
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- Thank you! I'd gone in there several times, just couldn't figure out the final step! nt - awanama 13:54 Jan 11
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- Okay, maybe I won't search. They have over 40,000 books listed! nt - awanama 14:18 Jan 11
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- Okay, maybe I won't search. They have over 40,000 books listed! nt - awanama 14:18 Jan 11
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- Thank you! I'd gone in there several times, just couldn't figure out the final step! nt - awanama 13:54 Jan 11
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- Do you have their seller name? nt - j.griff 13:30 Jan 11
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- You can Do it! (said in the voice or Rob Schneider character) nt - j.griff 13:29 Jan 11
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- Yay! We did it! And we only got cranky once! Now to find someplace to put it (m) - Needleroozer 14:20 Jan 11
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- Yay! You knew you could do it, didn't you? LOL nt - j.griff 15:05 Jan 11
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- Yay! You knew you could do it, didn't you? LOL nt - j.griff 15:05 Jan 11
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- You are funny! I found a great link with animated instructions. (m) - Needleroozer 13:39 Jan 11
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- OF, said in voice OF... nt - j.griff 13:30 Jan 11
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- EVERYTIME I hear or say "You can DO it" I think of that!!!!!! nt - shell in SC 13:54 Jan 11
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- i am so hearing Bob the Builder. nt. - T Baer 15:34 Jan 11
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- i am so hearing Bob the Builder. nt. - T Baer 15:34 Jan 11
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- EVERYTIME I hear or say "You can DO it" I think of that!!!!!! nt - shell in SC 13:54 Jan 11
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- Yay! We did it! And we only got cranky once! Now to find someplace to put it (m) - Needleroozer 14:20 Jan 11
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- Here's a link - j.griff 15:48 Jan 11
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- Link to some others, on the Curriculum Board... - Jill, OK 13:11 Jan 11
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- Oops thought I was on the curriculum board I'll xpost there. NM - Kel 16:05 Jan 11
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- Oops thought I was on the curriculum board I'll xpost there. NM - Kel 16:05 Jan 11
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- Apparently you can naturally decaffeinate your teas by pouring boinling water over your bag or loose teas- let steep for 30-45 seconds... - MotherMayI 13:55 Jan 11
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- Interesting! I hadn't heard of this. (m) - Needleroozer 14:19 Jan 11
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- Yes, I have heard this also. - KristineIN 14:14 Jan 11
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- Umm. BOILING... :-) nt - MotherMayI 13:57 Jan 11
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- Interesting! I hadn't heard of this. (m) - Needleroozer 14:19 Jan 11
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- My can says "African Rooibos Herb" and "completely caffeine-free." nt - Crissy 12:15 Jan 11
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- Thanks, Crissy. First time in 5 yrs to clean out this drawer- anyone want some half-full boxes of tea?? nt - Needleroozer 12:30 Jan 11
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- Thanks, Crissy. First time in 5 yrs to clean out this drawer- anyone want some half-full boxes of tea?? nt - Needleroozer 12:30 Jan 11
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- We have a catalox chosen for sulfur and iron in our water. (m) - Sharon in SC 12:20 Jan 11
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- Re: Spin-off: Does anyone else NOT have children enrolled in ANY activities? - Kaci 18:01 Jan 11
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- Nothing during the winter, only spring, summer, and fall (m) - Mrs. H. 17:01 Jan 11
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- No outside activities here until the teen years...m - Susan in TX 16:53 Jan 11
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- We wouldn't have participated in any activities that occured before, oh, about 3 in the afternoon... - Ellie 15:06 Jan 11
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- Just 4-H (and before that, nothing). Dh teaches them music at home, so we don't do outside lessons. nt - Yvette in CA 15:04 Jan 11
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- This is our first year....(sm) - Angela in TN 14:47 Jan 11
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- Mine aren't right now... nt - StaceyinLA 14:35 Jan 11 (1)
- Pretty simple here... - GVA 13:26 Jan 11
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- Kids do Awana here. Not much else. nt. - mjia 13:08 Jan 11
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- Only AWANA here. (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 13:00 Jan 11
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- We haven't done outside activities in years. (m) - Needleroozer 12:16 Jan 11
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- No activities here except Sunday school and whole family does a ministry at an assisted living home (all free!). nt - Jean in Newcastle 12:09 Jan 11
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- My oldest also does piano but the rest of our activities are FREE & usually just the 4 of us having fun. nt - Daisy 12:07 Jan 11
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- My oldest is piano, that is the only activity in the family. We all visit a local nursing home weekly in the morning. nt - Stellar 12:06 Jan 11
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- Is this something that is actively changing his bite or is his ortho done? (m) - Karen in StL 19:37 Jan 11
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- BE CAREFUL!!! - My son had to have his surgically removed after swallowing it! m - tlcmom 14:09 Jan 11
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- Oh no! Did the ortho pay the surgery bill? LOL (nt) - Liz CA 20:33 Jan 11
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- Oh no! Did the ortho pay the surgery bill? LOL (nt) - Liz CA 20:33 Jan 11
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- DS was also instructed not to eat with his retainers in his mouth. nt - ChristyB in AL 14:01 Jan 11
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- Dd was instructed to remove hers before eating. nt - chickenpatty 12:45 Jan 11
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- DS wore a palate extender (is that like a retainer?) from June-December. He wore it 24/7 with no problems. nt - Teri TX (Teri UT) 12:35 Jan 11
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- Some do suggest eating with it in, (M) - one l michele 12:18 Jan 11
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- Count me as one who lost a retainer to a restaurance trash can 'cause it was wrapped in a napkin!! :-} nt - Sharon in SC 12:31 Jan 11
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- My ds too. His cousins were instructed to wear theirs while eating, and claim they got used to it. nt - Amy in NH 12:46 Jan 11
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- My ds too. His cousins were instructed to wear theirs while eating, and claim they got used to it. nt - Amy in NH 12:46 Jan 11
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- Count me as one who lost a retainer to a restaurance trash can 'cause it was wrapped in a napkin!! :-} nt - Sharon in SC 12:31 Jan 11
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- I had tons of ortho work done but NEVER did I eat with my retainer! I would think it's impossible. (nt) - Liz CA 12:00 Jan 11
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- I'd call the ortho..ds may not have heard correctly (it is a teen thing) as this would be the first I'd heard of not removing a retainer to eat!!! nt - JFS in IL 11:58 Jan 11 (2)
- OK, you've all convinced me to keep the thing. One question--Can I use a little bit of soap on it the first time I wash, and then season it? It was obviously in someone's storage, and is a little bit icky (nt) - Melissa in NJ 15:15 Jan 11
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- If you use soap, your food will taste like soap. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 16:45 Jan 11
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- Yeah. I'd use Really Hot Water, scrape it off really well, and (m0 - JudoMom 17:18 Jan 11
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- Yeah. I'd use Really Hot Water, scrape it off really well, and (m0 - JudoMom 17:18 Jan 11
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- If you use soap, your food will taste like soap. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 16:45 Jan 11
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- I make my pizza directly on my stone, then bake. I cut my pizzas with scissors right on the stone, and we serve right from it! nt - StaceyinLA 14:38 Jan 11
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- Here are my directions for making very thick lowfat yogurt - Barb F. PA in AZ 14:12 Jan 11
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- Easy-peasy! Couple of questions ... - Darla 15:51 Jan 11
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- The powdered milk gives it the heavier consistency without the fat of whole milk. I just like the consistency better. It's like custard. - Barb F. PA in AZ 16:34 Jan 11
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- The powdered milk gives it the heavier consistency without the fat of whole milk. I just like the consistency better. It's like custard. - Barb F. PA in AZ 16:34 Jan 11
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- Oooh, that made my mouth water, literally! Thank you! I can't wait to try it (nt) - Melissa in NJ 15:12 Jan 11
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- I forgot to add, stir the yogurt in so it's completely mixed, but don't whisk or beat. nt - Barb F. PA in AZ 14:13 Jan 11
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- Easy-peasy! Couple of questions ... - Darla 15:51 Jan 11
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- Re: Two more questions: Keep the pizza stone or Freecycle it? (I have no peel.) And how exactly do I go about making yogurt in my yogurt maker? - Deb 13:38 Jan 11 (1)
- You can use a cookie sheet as a peel (the kind with an open side so the dough can slide off)...(m) - Dana in OR 12:17 Jan 11
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- We use our pizza stone to bake.... - orangeblossom 12:16 Jan 11
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- So, when the pizza is done do you just take the whole stone out and slice it on the stone? nt - j.griff 12:23 Jan 11
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- No, we slide it on to a cutting board to cut it. It would dull your cutter pretty quickly. nt. - orangeblossom 12:25 Jan 11
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- I thought it would dull the blade quickly, if not chip it. So, the pizza slides off easily then? nt - j.griff 12:28 Jan 11 (1)
- No, we slide it on to a cutting board to cut it. It would dull your cutter pretty quickly. nt. - orangeblossom 12:25 Jan 11
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- So, when the pizza is done do you just take the whole stone out and slice it on the stone? nt - j.griff 12:23 Jan 11
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- I place my assembled pizza right on the stone and bake it. (sm) - Adrianne in PA 12:05 Jan 11
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- I have a stone (not specified as pizza stone) and I never preheat it. As far as the yogurt maker goes, google for an instruction booklet or recipes online. If you decide to sell the yogurt maker, e-mail me first! LOL (nt) - Liz CA 12:04 Jan 11
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- I have no idea about the yogurt, but KEEP the stone! - Jenn in Mo 11:59 Jan 11
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- I'll second what Bluepickle ;o) said. (nt) - JudoMom 12:40 Jan 11
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- Don't encourage her, judobunny3mom! (nt) - Andie 12:45 Jan 11
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- Dadgum, Andie...it's Judolops! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 17:30 Jan 11
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- Yeah, listen to Debbie ;oD (nt) - JudoMom 17:39 Jan 11
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- Ahem. That's "DeBbi!" :D (nt) - DeBbi in TX 18:07 Jan 11
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- Ahem. That's "DeBbi!" :D (nt) - DeBbi in TX 18:07 Jan 11
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- Yeah, listen to Debbie ;oD (nt) - JudoMom 17:39 Jan 11
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- Yes Ma'am, (m) - JudoMom 13:36 Jan 11
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- ROFLOL - y'all are nuts. nt - Jenn in Mo 15:35 Jan 11
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- ROFLOL - y'all are nuts. nt - Jenn in Mo 15:35 Jan 11
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- Dadgum, Andie...it's Judolops! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 17:30 Jan 11
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- Don't encourage her, judobunny3mom! (nt) - Andie 12:45 Jan 11
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- I'll second what Bluepickle ;o) said. (nt) - JudoMom 12:40 Jan 11
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- I keep having open a new window to log in again, if I just go back to the gmail page in a window I had logged in with previously, it is blank. nt - j.griff 11:53 Jan 11
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- I automatically get logged in so I had to go to the google page, log out, and then relog in. Thanks for the idea. nt - Gigi 12:02 Jan 11
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- You're welcome, I'm glad it helped you. nt - j.griff 12:05 Jan 11
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- You're welcome, I'm glad it helped you. nt - j.griff 12:05 Jan 11
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- I automatically get logged in so I had to go to the google page, log out, and then relog in. Thanks for the idea. nt - Gigi 12:02 Jan 11
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- I think Google must be having some serious problems these last few days. Several of the sites I read regularly get hung up at the google.adsense portion. I think it's causing trouble on blogs too (nt) - Melissa in NJ 11:51 Jan 11
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- I just lay the whole thing in the tub with some bleach and fill it half way with water and let it soak. Hang it back up to dry. It always works fine (nt) - Jodi-FL 17:11 Jan 11
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- I've done it with soap and vinegar. I usually throw a sheet or a couple of towels in with the curtain also. I hang it back up to dry. nt - Anne 11:44 Jan 11
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- If you simply want to shrink it.... - Janet in Toronto 12:29 Jan 11
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- I tried that...but there must have been something else I was doing wrong (couldn't get it to flip, *and* print horizontally). So...I opened up Publisher, and made my own, lol. (Nothing like reinventing the wheel! ::Sigh::) nt - Jill, OK 12:42 Jan 11
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- Thanks so much! That worked for me! nt - TanyaS 12:33 Jan 11
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- I tried that...but there must have been something else I was doing wrong (couldn't get it to flip, *and* print horizontally). So...I opened up Publisher, and made my own, lol. (Nothing like reinventing the wheel! ::Sigh::) nt - Jill, OK 12:42 Jan 11
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- I've wondered that SAME thing. The only solution I've come up with (so far) - TanyaS 12:26 Jan 11
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- The fact that it is so refreshing when someone *does* provide customer service tells me (m) - Shelly in MD 14:24 Jan 11
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- I go out of my way to compliment or tip extra when I do run into - one l michele 16:23 Jan 11
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- I go out of my way to compliment or tip extra when I do run into - one l michele 16:23 Jan 11
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- Oh...don't get me started! Many times...my first "chore" is to find a store employee that speaks English! nt - Holly in FL 12:04 Jan 11
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- Yep. I miss the days of "The Customer is Always Right", but sometimes I'd settle for "The Customer is Kind of the Reason We're Here At All". :-/ (And yes, I've worked retail, at a bank...several places that have shown me how cranky the 'customer' side of Customer Service can be.) nt - Jill, OK 11:39 Jan 11
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- Put it into an air tight container and it will last just about forever.. nt - Tammyla 12:56 Jan 11
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- This is how I keep my baking supplies... - Karen in StL 12:49 Jan 11
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- Added to the list of "as long as you don't have......" would be my 15 yr old, who eats sugar out of the bag unless you hide it, lol. nt - Needleroozer 11:39 Jan 11
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- Yuck! Sounds like something my dh would do though! nt - WTMindy 12:17 Jan 11
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- Yuck! Sounds like something my dh would do though! nt - WTMindy 12:17 Jan 11
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- If you don't have a problem with pantry moths or other bugs, it will be fine (m) - Mrs. H. 11:33 Jan 11
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- As long as you don't have ants, forever! nt - Jean in Newcastle 11:32 Jan 11
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- We used to, but now we buy from a coop type place and they deliver (m) - Karin 19:19 Jan 11
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- Oh, what a luxury! I would love it if someone would deliver groceries to my door! nt - Mrs. H. 19:39 Jan 11
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- Oh, what a luxury! I would love it if someone would deliver groceries to my door! nt - Mrs. H. 19:39 Jan 11
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- Thanks to all. I think I'll go and check out the prices, then decide how often to make the trip. nt - Mrs. H. 18:03 Jan 11
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- Oh, sure, I'd drive that far. Call it a field trip and make a day of it :-) ntn - Ellie 18:02 Jan 11
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- I drive that far to go to TJ and WF about once a month. (nt) - angela in ohio 16:47 Jan 11
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- We drive 45 minutes, but - m - StaceyinLA 14:41 Jan 11
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- Where in the state are you? I didn't know there was a Whole Foods in La. nt - Mrs. H. 17:32 Jan 11
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- Where in the state are you? I didn't know there was a Whole Foods in La. nt - Mrs. H. 17:32 Jan 11
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- I used to make a monthly trip to our "local" Trader Joe's an hour away and also...(m) - Sue G in PA 12:28 Jan 11
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- I drive 45 min. to Trader Joe's... - Diana in OR 11:44 Jan 11
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- Here's my list (m) - Mrs. H. 17:27 Jan 11
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- Oh, and also an online resource (links) - Mrs. H. 20:05 Jan 11
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- Oh, and also an online resource (links) - Mrs. H. 20:05 Jan 11
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- Bright Lights, Polished Cornerstones, (m) - angela in ohio 16:51 Jan 11
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- I second these. nt - WTMCassandra 22:53 Jan 11
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- I second these. nt - WTMCassandra 22:53 Jan 11
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- Stacy MacDonald and her book Raising Maidens of Virtue (m) - WTMCassandra 11:51 Jan 11
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- Resources? Like book authors, or just public speakers? nt - Mrs. H. 11:29 Jan 11
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- All that, lol. nt - momee 11:40 Jan 11
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- All that, lol. nt - momee 11:40 Jan 11
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- Wow! Now you're motivating me! Way to go, Katherine! nt - gardenschooler 14:34 Jan 11
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- Cheering Applause~ nt - Tammyla 12:28 Jan 11
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- Great job, Katherine!!!! nt - WTMindy 12:21 Jan 11
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- Great job, Katherine!!!! nt - WTMindy 12:19 Jan 11
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- Go Katherine, Go ! Congratulatons and Kudos, when you get done it with it send some self discipline my way lol. nt... - wbtx 11:20 Jan 11
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- That's great! Keep it up! nt - Mrs. H. 11:19 Jan 11
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- Oh, Katherine, WTG! (nt) - Andie 11:17 Jan 11
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- I think we're well rested from our *very* lazy fall, because they actually wanted to do a lot of schoolwork this week. At this rate, we might actually finish on time. (m) - gardenschooler 14:31 Jan 11
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- My dd is fine, *I* on the other hand, canNOT get my tush moving...nt - cin 12:47 Jan 11
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- My kids have done great with their attitudes. I just wish my dd's math scores equaled her desire to get it done. nt - Amy in PA 12:39 Jan 11
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- We've had surprisingly great attitudes also...I eased back into things...Maybe that's why.nt - Greta Lea:) 13:15 Jan 11
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- We've had surprisingly great attitudes also...I eased back into things...Maybe that's why.nt - Greta Lea:) 13:15 Jan 11
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- It's been a tough week due to the unseasonably warm weather we're having...(m) - Sue G in PA 12:30 Jan 11
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- We had a really hard week here. sm - Ferdie 11:52 Jan 11
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- Yuck, i dont even want to talk about it! I am ripping my hair out just trying to get dd8 to do a subtraction drill page. I want to go to bed!!! nt - Johanna 11:13 Jan 11 (1)
- My dh, who loves The Office, also adores "Curb Your Enthusiasm," (m) - Lisa in Jax 16:50 Jan 11
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- Pushing Daisies is new, funny, and different. We like Office and we like this one as well. nt - sdWTMer 14:30 Jan 11
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- Scrubs (lol, I saw the anti-Scrubs thread the other day, but I think it's funny! :), King of Queens, 30 Rock, and for a movie that is really similar in humor to The Office, try Waiting for Guffman. :) (nt) - Erica in PA 13:07 Jan 11
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- 30 Rock. nt - JFS in IL 11:58 Jan 11
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- Also, "My Name is Earl." nt - Holly in FL 12:03 Jan 11 (1)
- I'm an organizer, and here's what to do (m) - Sharon H. in IL 14:30 Jan 11
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- Thanks for this. It's very helpful. I have the weekend to think it through and make some notes. nt - TanyaS 21:03 Jan 11
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- "Clutter is postponed decision making". Brilliant! (nt) - Hannah 20:47 Jan 11
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- Thanks for this. It's very helpful. I have the weekend to think it through and make some notes. nt - TanyaS 21:03 Jan 11
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- Here is advice I got from a book recently... - KIN 12:09 Jan 11
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- A friend of mine did this. . . - Jean in Newcastle 11:32 Jan 11
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- LC is right - check your requirements (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:28 Jan 11
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- Have you double-checked that you need (m) - LC 17:15 Jan 11
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- OK, I've been playing around and found a good ticket deal - LC 18:31 Jan 11
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- OK, I've been playing around and found a good ticket deal - LC 18:31 Jan 11
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- In addition to Spring Break, don't forget the choir/band trips that usually include a theme park too. (m) - K-FL 13:49 Jan 11
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- Oh dear--is there no good time to travel? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:18 Jan 11
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- Oh dear--is there no good time to travel? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:18 Jan 11
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- Orlando has plenty to do in addition to theme parks. (m) - Lisa in Jax 11:55 Jan 11
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- Thanks for the link, Lisa. As I mentioned... - StaceyL in Canada 12:52 Jan 11
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- Thanks for the link, Lisa. As I mentioned... - StaceyL in Canada 12:52 Jan 11
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- No help with Universal Studios, but Spring Break in the U.S. can range from (m) - Asil 10:51 Jan 11
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- "When you're with a group, you have to do what THEY want to do." - Cindyg 19:22 Jan 11
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- I can't remember what I've said, but I do remember following up some of my sentences with...Did I really say that? nt - cin 12:48 Jan 11
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- I once had to say, "No I will not butter the kitten's bottom!" - Mx5 19:12 Jan 11
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- I once had to say, "No I will not butter the kitten's bottom!" - Mx5 19:12 Jan 11
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- That is funny! I remember trying that when I was little too. - Faith 11:13 Jan 11
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- Stop shooting Pilot Paula out of your mouth! The toilet will NOT clean your shoes faster! Daddy did NOT move out! - Andie 11:04 Jan 11
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- Lol, reminds me of having to tell my 2 youngest several times that yes, Daddy sleeps here! ...(m) - Jenny in Ca 13:19 Jan 11
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- Lol, reminds me of having to tell my 2 youngest several times that yes, Daddy sleeps here! ...(m) - Jenny in Ca 13:19 Jan 11
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- Update inside (m) - Dana in OR 17:20 Jan 11
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- My update........... - Rachel 17:17 Jan 11
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- Finished an easy one and a hard one so far... (m) - angela in ohio 16:54 Jan 11
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- Audio for Moby Dick. Now why didn't I think of that?!? Thanks, Kay! nt - gardenschooler 14:46 Jan 11
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- Here's my progress - Leah 13:57 Jan 11
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- Finished "Wives and Daughters" . . . - Tonia 13:37 Jan 11
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- Re: Update/Poll: So, how are your 888 books coming along? - mjia 13:13 Jan 11
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- I'm enjoying Me: Stories of My Life by Katherine Hepburn... - Heidi in OR 13:12 Jan 11
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- Re: Update/Poll: So, how are your 888 books coming along? - Virginia Dawn 12:52 Jan 11
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- Here is my update - Marie in OH 12:03 Jan 11
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- Here is my update - Mrs. Readsalot 11:37 Jan 11
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- Re: Update/Poll: So, how are your 888 books coming along? - Jacquelyn in NC 11:28 Jan 11
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- Thanks for asking! She does seem better.... - Michelle T 10:26 Jan 11
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- Love it. I have one who complains but LOVES swim team underneath it all. nt - Karin 19:24 Jan 11
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- That's hilarious. Sometimes I think the main job of children is to keep parents humble. nt - WTMCassandra 10:43 Jan 11
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- I'm just laughing and shaking my head over here. nt - Mx5 10:30 Jan 11
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- I feel like I should apologise to all of you who took time to answer me, and make me think it through - Cleo Qc 10:32 Jan 11
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- Like Mrs. H said, the issue will arise again. - Sharon H. in IL 14:33 Jan 11
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- Naaah. - Mx5 10:34 Jan 11
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- Hey, at least you're prepared when the issue does come up, and it will. nt - Mrs. H. 10:34 Jan 11
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- Like Mrs. H said, the issue will arise again. - Sharon H. in IL 14:33 Jan 11
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- I feel like I should apologise to all of you who took time to answer me, and make me think it through - Cleo Qc 10:32 Jan 11
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- Yes, if there's one thing you can count on in parenting, it's irony. nm - Janet in WA 10:30 Jan 11
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- *snort* Now you can just say, "Quit yer whinin', kid!" Excellent training, mom. BTW, I really enjoyed the discussion. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:23 Jan 11
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- Keystone courses? nt - one l michele 11:33 Jan 11
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- Curriculum materials I would suggest...... - Claire 10:11 Jan 11
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- Hmmm. Rainbow Science would not qualify as secular. (nt) - Claire 10:12 Jan 11
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- Hmmm. Rainbow Science would not qualify as secular. (nt) - Claire 10:12 Jan 11
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- K12, I think. *Maybe* Calvert for the 6th grader. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:10 Jan 11
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- My answer inside. However, I wanted to caution you about only responding to the "really want it" children. - dirty ethel rackham 21:23 Jan 11
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- It is so hard.... - shanmar 15:28 Jan 11
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- Depends on the category of activity - Sebastian (a lady) 12:41 Jan 11
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- It is so hard.... - shanmar 10:39 Jan 11
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- I generally guide DS, but do give him some say.... - Michelle T 10:29 Jan 11
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- A little of each. nm - Janet in WA 10:28 Jan 11
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- Forgot one thing... - Jill, OK 10:17 Jan 11
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- Soon to be 7 kids in the country and...(m) - Sue G in PA 10:09 Jan 11
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- The two things I'm committed to outsourcing and require in some form are music lessons and physical training (of some sort). m - Jami in TX 10:05 Jan 11
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- school drives it - Cleo Qc 10:02 Jan 11
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- We do the same... - Deb in NZ 15:04 Jan 11
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- I answered your other post below just now. nt - Karin 10:06 Jan 11
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- Oh, I only have two kids, and we live in the city so everything is within 30 minutes of driving time - if there's traffic. nt - Cleo Qc 10:03 Jan 11
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- We do the same... - Deb in NZ 15:04 Jan 11
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- We live in the country with five kids too (m) - Mrs. H. 9:59 Jan 11
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- You know, I've had the hardest time getting info about 4-H.... - Jill, OK 10:13 Jan 11
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- It's that way here as well (m) - Mrs. H. 10:16 Jan 11
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- Hmm....maybe that's what I need to do; specify a homeschool group? I'd kind of prefer just a 'regular' one, not made up solely of homeschoolers...but I'd better be happy with whatever I can get, LOL! Thanks for the advice. nt - Jill, OK 10:19 Jan 11
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- What I want is to be able to enter 4-H contests from home, and not have to deal with a group at all (sm) - Mrs. H. 10:26 Jan 11
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- Ummm...that's called being a "Member at Large" here and plenty of people do it. hth nt - Georgia in NC 18:31 Jan 11
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- Hmm, I didn't know about this. I will have to call back armed with information. Thanks! nt - Mrs. H. 20:12 Jan 11
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- Hmm, I didn't know about this. I will have to call back armed with information. Thanks! nt - Mrs. H. 20:12 Jan 11
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- To clarify, of course we would have to go to the competitions, but I don't understand the purpose of the monthly meetings (sm) - Mrs. H. 10:31 Jan 11
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- Ummm...that's called being a "Member at Large" here and plenty of people do it. hth nt - Georgia in NC 18:31 Jan 11
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- What I want is to be able to enter 4-H contests from home, and not have to deal with a group at all (sm) - Mrs. H. 10:26 Jan 11
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- Hmm....maybe that's what I need to do; specify a homeschool group? I'd kind of prefer just a 'regular' one, not made up solely of homeschoolers...but I'd better be happy with whatever I can get, LOL! Thanks for the advice. nt - Jill, OK 10:19 Jan 11
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- It's that way here as well (m) - Mrs. H. 10:16 Jan 11
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- You know, I've had the hardest time getting info about 4-H.... - Jill, OK 10:13 Jan 11
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- Well, there's this (link) - Mrs. H. 9:46 Jan 11
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- Thank You! I will pass this on to all my friends!!! :) nt - cin 12:59 Jan 11
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- I'd ask for a reduction. I'd check other e-mails to - Call Me Cordelia 11:33 Jan 11
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- As soon as I get home from library, I make a small note "lib bks due" on the calender (Ree's, of course ;-) and thumbtack the slip of paper fromt eh lib. with bk titles to the bulletin board next to the calender. more - JFS in IL 10:51 Jan 11
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- This is what we do too...as soon as I walk in the door, I pin the library receipt next to the calendar. nt. - orangeblossom 12:24 Jan 11
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- This is what we do too...as soon as I walk in the door, I pin the library receipt next to the calendar. nt. - orangeblossom 12:24 Jan 11
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- Library Elf - Carol 10:50 Jan 11
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- Thanks, I just signed up for this! Our library does email alerts, but they're kind of spotty. nt - Yvette in CA 15:19 Jan 11
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- Re: Library Elf is a life saver for us too! - lori in tx 11:21 Jan 11
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- Thanks, I just signed up for this! Our library does email alerts, but they're kind of spotty. nt - Yvette in CA 15:19 Jan 11
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- I enter a reminder in our Microsoft Calendar- so I remember that there are books due (sm) - j.griff 10:33 Jan 11
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- This is why it's cheaper for me to buy used books . nt - Laurie4b 10:29 Jan 11
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- My guess is your contract with the library leaves the burden on you regardless of email. - lh 10:20 Jan 11
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- Fight on, sister! Fight on! - Jenn in Mo 10:17 Jan 11
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- Okay, I was leaning this way, too. Thanks for confirming! I'll just grit my teeth and pay :) nt - Sue G in PA 9:56 Jan 11
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- It is a bummer! I also rely on the emails, but I've never had one not work. I'd probably pay the fine and tell them to buy a really good book with it, and chalk it up to a contribution to a worthy cause. :-) nt - WTMindy 9:48 Jan 11
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- Check your junk or spam folders. The notices could very well be in there. They wouldn't be in the deleted folder unless you physically deleted them. Otherwise, I'd pay the fine and resolve to be more diligent about checking the dates, like putting them on a desk calendar, which is what I do. nt - GothicGyrl 9:46 Jan 11
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- Isn't this just automatic?... - lovemyboys 9:45 Jan 11
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- Gently... It's your responsibility. The emails are a courtesy (m) - Andie 9:44 Jan 11 (1)
- This is the reason I've never signed up for the notifications (m) - Melissa in NJ 9:40 Jan 11
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- My librarian calls me one of the library's major supporters because of my fines - Heather in the Kootenays 9:37 Jan 11
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- Glad to see I'm not the only one! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 9:39 Jan 11
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- Glad to see I'm not the only one! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 9:39 Jan 11
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- Unfortunately (m) - Stephanie not in TX 9:32 Jan 11
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- I agree to. - KristineIN 10:53 Jan 11
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- I'm just wondering if emails could be sent into a junk folder or something. Do you think that that could be the case? Just wonderin'. nt - sdWTMer 10:32 Jan 11
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- I agree. The courtesy e-mails are unreliable & they did give you a break before...So you kinda knew. nt - Tammyla 9:51 Jan 11
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- I agree, and I have been in your position before so I understand how you feel. n t - Karin 9:45 Jan 11
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- I agree -- pay it, find a new system, check online before each library trip. nt - Brenda 9:45 Jan 11
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- I agree. The email notification is just a "plus" that the library offers, even if it's not working well (more) - momof10 9:41 Jan 11
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- I agree, and find out if you're library is on Library Elf's system (link) - Mrs. H. 9:39 Jan 11
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- I agree to. - KristineIN 10:53 Jan 11
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- It looks like Claire is right! I found this when I googled... (link only) - Asil 10:21 Jan 11
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- Not sure this would work, but my suggestion would be to try ice first. - Claire 10:14 Jan 11
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- Good luck tomorrow! nt - Cindyg 19:29 Jan 11
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- Nice lope on a loose rein. Can't wait to hear how your ride goes! (nt) - molly's mom 11:24 Jan 11
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- Oh my word. What a beautiful horse. (m) - Melissa in NJ 10:17 Jan 11
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- He just needs to be good for ME - Ottakee 16:36 Jan 11
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- He just needs to be good for ME - Ottakee 16:36 Jan 11
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- Just Beautiful!! Would you keep his name???nt - Johanna 10:06 Jan 11
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- I don't really like Poseidon as a name - Ottakee 15:13 Jan 11
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- It was hard for me to let go of Cricket (for the same reasons).... - Johanna 20:12 Jan 11
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- It was hard for me to let go of Cricket (for the same reasons).... - Johanna 20:12 Jan 11
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- I don't really like Poseidon as a name - Ottakee 15:13 Jan 11
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- Well, he certainly is pretty....... - Remudamom 9:56 Jan 11
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- I will let you know---confirmation questions - Ottakee 11:59 Jan 11
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- I will let you know---confirmation questions - Ottakee 11:59 Jan 11
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- New or Renewals? - Josie 12:09 Jan 11
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- New. We have 8.5 weeks. I'm wondering if we should spring for the expedited option....nt - Sharon in SC 12:23 Jan 11
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- Re: New. We have 8.5 weeks. I'm wondering if we should spring for the expedited option....nt - Josie 20:27 Jan 11
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- Re: New. We have 8.5 weeks. I'm wondering if we should spring for the expedited option....nt - Josie 20:27 Jan 11
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- New. We have 8.5 weeks. I'm wondering if we should spring for the expedited option....nt - Sharon in SC 12:23 Jan 11
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- When we got them for our kids we paid the extra to have them expedited - Sharon H. in IL 9:29 Jan 11
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- we just got them for our kids-took 10 days! nt - Andrea in MA 9:24 Jan 11
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- My 11.5 DS struggles with math facts... - Michelle T 10:36 Jan 11
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- Thank you! nt - Rich with kids 13:11 Jan 11
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- Thank you! nt - Rich with kids 13:11 Jan 11
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- My ds has similar problems...... - Kathy in MD 10:06 Jan 11
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- Is it his multiplication facts he's having trouble with? (m) - Mrs. H. 9:18 Jan 11 (1)
- What is her relationship with the other mother and dds? (m) - angela in ohio 9:05 Jan 11
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- Gently (m) - Mrs. H. 9:01 Jan 11
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- you giv great advice. thanks. nt - luckygirl 12:15 Jan 11
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- This is some sage advice from Mr. H. I'd like to add that - Karin 9:43 Jan 11
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- you giv great advice. thanks. nt - luckygirl 12:15 Jan 11
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- I guess a lot would depend on - momof10 9:00 Jan 11
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- SHOULD SAY *BAKE* ROMAN LIBUM, inside. nt - luckygirl 8:53 Jan 11
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- Have you looked at the HSLDA web site? nt - Tammyla 9:52 Jan 11
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- I didn't see anything there. - Sebastian (a lady) 12:43 Jan 11
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- I didn't see anything there. - Sebastian (a lady) 12:43 Jan 11
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- Or from anyone who's been interviewed about homeschooling - Sebastian (a lady) 9:33 Jan 11
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- Keep your old car insurance bills/statements (and maybe home too?) We got a significantly lower rate when we switched last year because I was able to prove how long we'd had our previous insurance (nt) - Melissa in NJ 9:37 Jan 11
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- I *think* that it is okay to get rid of them as soon as you get your newest statement and you agree w/it. However, - Karen in StL 8:54 Jan 11
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- I'm regretting having thrown away phone bills - Sebastian (a lady) 9:30 Jan 11 (1)
- As far as... - Liz CA 8:54 Jan 11
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- Praying now. nt - ereks mom 10:37 Jan 11
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- You got it. nt - Tammyla 9:53 Jan 11
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- Praying for you, Amy. nt - mom2abcd 9:15 Jan 11
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- Praying for you. nt - Jean in Newcastle 8:50 Jan 11
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- Praying for you now. nt - WTMindy 8:50 Jan 11
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- Yep, do it all the time. Make sure the butter or shortening is cold first (m) - Mrs. H. 8:37 Jan 11
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- Thanks for this info!!! I hate cutting shortening/butter into things, and usually don't make them because of that. nt - tlcmom 9:17 Jan 11
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- Thanks, I "inherited" one from my dad,. By the way those blades are sharp, I have first hand or toe knowledge as I dropped it on my big toe! What a bloody mess nt. - T Baer 8:42 Jan 11
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- Yep, I reached into the dishwasher once and got nicked on the finger. Very sharp blades. nt - Mrs. H. 8:47 Jan 11
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- Yep, I reached into the dishwasher once and got nicked on the finger. Very sharp blades. nt - Mrs. H. 8:47 Jan 11
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- Thanks for this info!!! I hate cutting shortening/butter into things, and usually don't make them because of that. nt - tlcmom 9:17 Jan 11
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- My Hungarian dad prefers dumplings... - chiguirre 11:21 Jan 11
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- I remember that pastry shop! - Sharon H. in IL 9:30 Jan 11
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- Don't know the restaurant, but that pastry shop is heavenly! nt - Melinda in VT 9:04 Jan 11
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- No recipe, but whenever I hear "chicken paprikash," I think of the show Thirtysomething. Ken Olin's character... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 8:36 Jan 11
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- I remember Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally" - Sharon H. in IL 9:31 Jan 11
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- I haven't heard this show mentioned in a long time. What a blast from the past. (nt) - Liz CA 8:56 Jan 11
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- I used to watch it every week! Wasn't it on after Moonlighting? nt - Rich with kids 9:05 Jan 11
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- I used to watch it every week! Wasn't it on after Moonlighting? nt - Rich with kids 9:05 Jan 11
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- I remember Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally" - Sharon H. in IL 9:31 Jan 11
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- He said it went well - they will be contacting him next week. Still praying. Thanks (nm) - ed's daughter 9:44 Jan 11
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- My toddler eats breakfast any time someone else does - Chadam 13:42 Jan 11
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- I'm about 30 min south of Winterplace... - Lisa in WV 8:48 Jan 11
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- Sorry about the grammatical errors! nt - Lisa in WV 8:49 Jan 11
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- Thanks. They are leaving next week on the 17th and coming home on the 21st. thanks for the info! nt - Basketmaker Amy 10:08 Jan 11
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- Thanks. They are leaving next week on the 17th and coming home on the 21st. thanks for the info! nt - Basketmaker Amy 10:08 Jan 11
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- Sorry about the grammatical errors! nt - Lisa in WV 8:49 Jan 11
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- I found this, but - momof10 8:55 Jan 11
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- That's it! That is the one I couldn't find.... - kaci 18:23 Jan 11
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- That's it! That is the one I couldn't find.... - kaci 18:23 Jan 11
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- Yes. I just pray, though, not always responding. We are out most days at this point. Sorry! nt - Patty Joanna 11:29 Jan 11
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- Me, I like wandering the city streets, visiting the zoo in Lincoln Park and the Historical Society (more) - JFS in IL 9:35 Jan 11
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- You can come to my bookstore... ;-) - Jill W. 8:30 Jan 11
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- Oh, this is *exactly* what I want to do! How perfect. nt - Dana in NC 15:12 Jan 11
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- I *so* want to see your shop, Jill. - Sharon H. in IL 9:34 Jan 11
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- Actually, regarding our bookstore cats... - Jill W. 10:43 Jan 11
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- Antique books? Chicago? Cool! (m) - Lisa in Jax 17:01 Jan 11
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- Try the Swedish Museum in Chicago...they have a library, link inside nt - Valerie in MI 20:07 Jan 11
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- I will tell dh to keep a lookout. nt - Jill W. 17:49 Jan 11
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- Try the Swedish Museum in Chicago...they have a library, link inside nt - Valerie in MI 20:07 Jan 11
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- Antique books? Chicago? Cool! (m) - Lisa in Jax 17:01 Jan 11
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- Actually, regarding our bookstore cats... - Jill W. 10:43 Jan 11
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- Oh, this is *exactly* what I want to do! How perfect. nt - Dana in NC 15:12 Jan 11
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- Re: What to do in Chicago by myself? (m) - strider 8:11 Jan 11
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- Many years ago, I enjoyed the Museum of Natural History and I *loved* the Planetarium. nt - ereks mom 8:10 Jan 11
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- What other kind of museums do you like? nt - Stephanie not in TX 8:10 Jan 11
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- Of the two I have read, P&P and Jane Eyre, I enjoyed Jane Eyre much more and thought it was easier to read. nt - Dana in OR 11:19 Jan 11
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- Pick them up and read a paragraph or two to see which one grabs you most....nt - lovemyboys 9:47 Jan 11
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- I thought Jane Eyre was easier to read than P&P, haven't read Emma.. - KristineIN 8:43 Jan 11
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- My favorite is Jane Eyre. :-) nt - WTMindy 8:36 Jan 11
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- Thank you, ladies! nt - Laura in VA 8:04 Jan 11
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- Pride & Prejudice. nt - Tammyla 7:35 Jan 11
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- All three! Emma is the easiest read, followed by Pride & Prejudice, then Jane Eyre, IMO (m) - Mrs. H. 7:34 Jan 11
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- P&P. Emma is great, but you just have to read P&P first. - PariSarah 7:30 Jan 11
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- Thank goodness, I'm not the only one! Jane Eyre was like wading through mud for me. nt - Mrs. H. 7:34 Jan 11
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- Oh man! I just started this one. This is not an encouraging sign. nt - Robin Hood 7:40 Jan 11
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- You know what, though, I *loved* Vilette. So it may just have been my mood . . . - PariSarah 7:45 Jan 11
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- I have been giving some thought to what you said, and at the risk of sounding dumb...m - Robin Hood 14:03 Jan 11
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- Bronte wrote another novel, less well-known, called Vilette. nt - PariSarah 14:57 Jan 11
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- Bronte wrote another novel, less well-known, called Vilette. nt - PariSarah 14:57 Jan 11
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- I have been giving some thought to what you said, and at the risk of sounding dumb...m - Robin Hood 14:03 Jan 11
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- In Jane Eyre's defense (sm) - Mrs. H. 7:43 Jan 11
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- I love JE, but I read it as an adult. Give it another chance. nt - Chadam 7:48 Jan 11 (1)
- You know what, though, I *loved* Vilette. So it may just have been my mood . . . - PariSarah 7:45 Jan 11
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- Oh man! I just started this one. This is not an encouraging sign. nt - Robin Hood 7:40 Jan 11
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- Thank goodness, I'm not the only one! Jane Eyre was like wading through mud for me. nt - Mrs. H. 7:34 Jan 11
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- There is a large group called ARCH... - Karen in StL 7:41 Jan 11
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- Thank you Karen, would you mind emailing me the link to the yahoo group? Thank you. :-) nt - Jami in TX 7:44 Jan 11
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- I emailed you! /nt - Karen in StL 8:27 Jan 11
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- Thank you! I will pass on the information to my friend. :-) nt - Jami in TX 8:58 Jan 11
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- Thank you! I will pass on the information to my friend. :-) nt - Jami in TX 8:58 Jan 11
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- I emailed you! /nt - Karen in StL 8:27 Jan 11
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- Thank you Karen, would you mind emailing me the link to the yahoo group? Thank you. :-) nt - Jami in TX 7:44 Jan 11
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- He may wish to join a business association in order to get better rates (m) - Karin 9:52 Jan 11
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- He's a member of the chamber of commerce already, but we haven't checked with them about insurance. Thanks. nt - ereks mom 10:40 Jan 11
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- He's a member of the chamber of commerce already, but we haven't checked with them about insurance. Thanks. nt - ereks mom 10:40 Jan 11
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- There are many insurance agents that represent multiple companies. sm - snickelfritz 8:42 Jan 11
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- I would call several agents and inquire which companies they represent. This will tell you which companies offer health insurance to companies the size of yours. Many companies don't want to (sm) - Anne 8:57 Jan 11
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- Oh, also....does your state have an insurance comission? Might be a good place to start. nt - snickelfritz 8:44 Jan 11
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- Yes, and dh & I went to college with the insurance comissioner! I'll look into that. nt - ereks mom 10:41 Jan 11
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- Yes, and dh & I went to college with the insurance comissioner! I'll look into that. nt - ereks mom 10:41 Jan 11
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- I would call several agents and inquire which companies they represent. This will tell you which companies offer health insurance to companies the size of yours. Many companies don't want to (sm) - Anne 8:57 Jan 11
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- Why not go to an insurance agent? We have a small company and have found the guidance of our agent to be invaluable. nt - karenciavo 7:20 Jan 11
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- We want to find out which companies have the best reputations *before* we talk to their agents. (more) - ereks mom 7:43 Jan 11
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- We want to find out which companies have the best reputations *before* we talk to their agents. (more) - ereks mom 7:43 Jan 11
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- carrot potato onion, corn whatever :-) but sure! nt - lhf 10:22 Jan 11
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- Is that a whole chicken or parts? nt. - T Baer 8:03 Jan 11
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- Thanks, seems too easy :-)! NT - Johanna 7:37 Jan 11
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- I just did that Monday! Yep, that's it. After reading the suggestions here, I added some black beans. Yumm. (nt) - Andie 7:35 Jan 11
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- What else are you serving with this? nt - kw 7:49 Jan 11
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- What else are you serving with this? nt - kw 7:49 Jan 11
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- Mmmm, fiesta chicken... Maybe some corn too? Black beans? (nt) - Melissa in NJ 7:18 Jan 11
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- You'll get used to it (sm) - Mrs. H. 7:23 Jan 11
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- Sugar in my black tea, honey in herb tea. nt - Michelle T 10:38 Jan 11
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- Have you tried squeezing a lemon wedge into it? That's what my sister and parents do. I don't drink regular tea. nt - Karin 9:54 Jan 11
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- A tad bit of honey. (nt) - Liz CA 9:09 Jan 11
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- I used to use sugar, then Stevia, then Splenda... but - frogpond1 8:53 Jan 11
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- Splenda. I don't believe all the bad things I hear anymore. nm - Janet in WA 8:32 Jan 11
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- Agave if hot, stevia if cold nt - HollyDay 8:32 Jan 11
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- Splenda. Used to use honey, but all those carbs--OY--:-o nt - Ellie 7:52 Jan 11
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- Honey and a drop or two of stevia for hot tea. I don't sweeten iced tea (and can't stand the thought of it in January. BRRRR!) NT - dirty ethel rackham 7:37 Jan 11
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- Agave nectar tastes great in iced tea. (nt) - Debra in TX 7:34 Jan 11
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- Stevia here. I use Splenda when I'm out, bu Stevia at home and whenever I can (coffee and tea only - I find it gross for other things) nt - Stacey in MA 7:32 Jan 11
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- Dumb question -- does stevia *look* like sugar? I've never seen any, but I keep hearing about it. nt - ereks mom 7:35 Jan 11
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- You can get stevia in powdered form or in a clear liquid form (in a bottle with a dropper.) nt - dirty ethel rackham 7:36 Jan 11
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- Is one to be preferred over the other? nt - ereks mom 7:46 Jan 11
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- I use the liquid--NOW brand, it is not bitter. ... - Jann in TX 10:44 Jan 11
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- I haven't used the liquid. I buy the packets (they're in green paper) at Whole Foods. Looks like white powder, m.... - Stacey in MA 8:52 Jan 11
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- I use the liquid--NOW brand, it is not bitter. ... - Jann in TX 10:44 Jan 11
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- Is one to be preferred over the other? nt - ereks mom 7:46 Jan 11
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- You can get stevia in powdered form or in a clear liquid form (in a bottle with a dropper.) nt - dirty ethel rackham 7:36 Jan 11
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- Dumb question -- does stevia *look* like sugar? I've never seen any, but I keep hearing about it. nt - ereks mom 7:35 Jan 11
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- Sugar....can't go wrong with sugar, LOL! I wouldn't use the artificial stuff....NT - Tammy 7:30 Jan 11
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- Yep -- dh would have a fit if I messed with his sweet tea! Here in GA we drink iced tea year round & it HAS to be sweet! (I use 1 cup sugar per gallon.) nt - ereks mom 7:45 Jan 11
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- 1 cup a gallon? Honey, that ain't sweet! LOL! My kids - momof10 9:03 Jan 11
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- LOL! My MIL & sister make theirs with 2 cups, and Dh & the dc would like me to do that too, but... - ereks mom 11:59 Jan 11
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- LOL! My MIL & sister make theirs with 2 cups, and Dh & the dc would like me to do that too, but... - ereks mom 11:59 Jan 11
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- Yep...same here, LOL....NT - Tammy 7:46 Jan 11
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- 1 cup a gallon? Honey, that ain't sweet! LOL! My kids - momof10 9:03 Jan 11
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- Yep -- dh would have a fit if I messed with his sweet tea! Here in GA we drink iced tea year round & it HAS to be sweet! (I use 1 cup sugar per gallon.) nt - ereks mom 7:45 Jan 11
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- I use Stevia. I buy it in a health food store and it is said to actually be good for you, not just not as bad. nt - brenda 7:22 Jan 11
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- Another Stevia user! nt - Cindyg 19:37 Jan 11
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- Ditto. nt - Ferdie 11:57 Jan 11
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- I also use stevia. nt - Jann in TX 7:29 Jan 11
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- Another Stevia user! nt - Cindyg 19:37 Jan 11
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- raw honey here too - nt - StaceyinLA 7:15 Jan 11
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- I usually don't sweeten my tea, I just got used to it plain to avoid the calories but - momofkhm 6:59 Jan 11
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- Raw Honey. Yum! nt - Sue G in PA 6:56 Jan 11
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- I like the raw honey in hot tea, but we use organic sugar in iced tea, after brewing. nt - Mrs. H. 7:14 Jan 11
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- I like the raw honey in hot tea, but we use organic sugar in iced tea, after brewing. nt - Mrs. H. 7:14 Jan 11
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- "Micro-Rise Baking" ... - mull-berry 7:11 Jan 11
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- But from my understanding, she's not using the food processor to grind the wheat, only Knead it?? - KristineIN 8:47 Jan 11
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- But from my understanding, she's not using the food processor to grind the wheat, only Knead it?? - KristineIN 8:47 Jan 11
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- I would say no to the food processor... - KristineIN 6:47 Jan 11
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- I have read that you can use the FP, but I haven't tried it (m) - Mrs. H. 6:46 Jan 11
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- That's dough hook in my mixer. - T Baer 6:43 Jan 11
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- Have you considered teaching short division to ease the process? - lovemykids 13:58 Jan 11
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- No, no, no...one of you might perish but it won't be you..(sm) - Sandy in Indy 10:22 Jan 11
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- They *will* get it. I promise. When they're ready. nm - Janet in WA 8:33 Jan 11
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- Well, if it isn't...there's always algebra. :-/ nt - Jill, OK, who never thought she would look back fondly at long division... 8:21 Jan 11
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- We only did two problems a day with long division, it was enough! nm - Melissa in FL 7:15 Jan 11
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- Always my suggestion too. Do two problems a day for 100 days. - lh 10:23 Jan 11
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- Always my suggestion too. Do two problems a day for 100 days. - lh 10:23 Jan 11
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- I delayed it... - amy g. 7:10 Jan 11
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- We are doing MUS and so he is at the end of 4th grade= not sure I can delay it any more. - Marie in OH 8:47 Jan 11
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- Good Point. - amy g. 13:21 Jan 11
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- Good Point. - amy g. 13:21 Jan 11
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- We are doing MUS and so he is at the end of 4th grade= not sure I can delay it any more. - Marie in OH 8:47 Jan 11
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- I remember those days! Ds had done fine with it, but 5 years later, I thought dd would NEVER get it -- but she did. Hang in there! nt - ereks mom 7:04 Jan 11
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- We used large graph paper and I wrote directions on the side. It helped a lot. - hpymomof3 7:02 Jan 11
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- We did something like that too (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 7:23 Jan 11
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- We did something like that too (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 7:23 Jan 11
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- Both of mine got teary eyed with the introduction of long division. LoL they did fine the second day. Hang in there. nt - Tammyla 6:55 Jan 11 (1)
- You should be fine, just add a little for flour, oats, or wheat germ. It won't matter too much. :-) - Virginia Dawn 5:59 Jan 11
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- Do you have any flax seed? gandpsmommy posted below that she substitutes flax seed for oat bran. nt - KPM 6:11 Jan 11
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- No flax seed yet. I have to take this move to healthy one step at a time. :) nt - Praisefor3 6:24 Jan 11
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- No flax seed yet. I have to take this move to healthy one step at a time. :) nt - Praisefor3 6:24 Jan 11
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- That's a little "more." I need to get off the computer. nt - Virginia Dawn 6:00 Jan 11
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- Do you have any flax seed? gandpsmommy posted below that she substitutes flax seed for oat bran. nt - KPM 6:11 Jan 11
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- Graham flour is a little coarser (just a hair) than regular WW flour. - PariSarah 6:16 Jan 11
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- What we do with swimming - Karin 10:04 Jan 11
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- As you admitted last night -- it wasn't your son's idea to continue the swim team for another year... - Janet in WA 8:41 Jan 11
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- I'd like to add that my parents did exactly the opposite of yours... - Janet in WA 8:45 Jan 11
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- I'd like to add that my parents did exactly the opposite of yours... - Janet in WA 8:45 Jan 11
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- The difference for me is that *you and dh* made the choice not him. - mommylaw 7:48 Jan 11
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- :-D As for "quitting," I'll bet most of us have the same basic philosophy. The main thing with me, as it seems to be for most here, is that... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 7:37 Jan 11
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- I just let my dd drop out of classical Indian dance. - Mabelen 7:08 Jan 11
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- Change of subject:; ESL ? - Cleo Qc 7:20 Jan 11
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- I am from Madrid, Spain. I was raised in a completely - Mabelen 18:44 Jan 11
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- I am from Madrid, Spain. I was raised in a completely - Mabelen 18:44 Jan 11
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- Change of subject:; ESL ? - Cleo Qc 7:20 Jan 11
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- I don't believe in quitting either, but I see a difference here... - Betty 7:02 Jan 11
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- so, I've read further and see how swimming has helped... - Betty 7:38 Jan 11
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- Betty, we have the same son! - Cleo Qc 8:54 Jan 11
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- Betty, we have the same son! - Cleo Qc 8:54 Jan 11
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- so, I've read further and see how swimming has helped... - Betty 7:38 Jan 11
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- I was allowed to quit something exactly one time as a child - Chadam 6:57 Jan 11
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- We signed him up because the activity was so good for him! - Cleo Qc 7:04 Jan 11
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- I understand - Chadam 8:39 Jan 11
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- My ds is in similar situation in that there are specific sports he needs to help him with physical problems..... - Kathy in MD 7:30 Jan 11
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- Same mold ! ;-) - Cleo Qc 8:51 Jan 11
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- Same mold ! ;-) - Cleo Qc 8:51 Jan 11
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- Well, he's not sitting on the couch even if he does drop swim team. - Mx5 7:12 Jan 11
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- I understand - Chadam 8:39 Jan 11
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- We signed him up because the activity was so good for him! - Cleo Qc 7:04 Jan 11
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- Cleo, I missed this last night, I wrestle with this too. Money and good use of time are now really coming into play w/ a teenager. nt - Tammyla 6:40 Jan 11
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- Perspective is the key here - Mx5 6:28 Jan 11
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- It may be a culture things but...(m) - Stacy and the four rugrats 6:04 Jan 11
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- i think the key was that he hated swim team last year and hasn't enjoyed it this year... sm - kaylk in tx 6:01 Jan 11 (1)
- Well, dh and I have discussed this often (m) - Mrs. H. 5:54 Jan 11
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- I purchased a new set of Corelle last year because I wanted made in the USA. I had a set years ago, and forgot how light (m) - Tammyla 13:13 Jan 11
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- Not the same as Corelle, but I love our Fiesta... - oakmom 8:49 Jan 11
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- I think Corning Ware is similar (m) - Mrs. H. 5:37 Jan 11
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- I thought Corning Ware was made by the same co. as Corelle, only it is glass bakeware, mixing bowls, etc. nt - Diana in OR 7:26 Jan 11 (1)
- Meant to say there are Corelle Outlets, not Corning Ware. Not enough caffeiene yet. nt - Mrs. H. 5:38 Jan 11
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- With an IEP, it *could* be tricky... - Ellie 7:56 Jan 11
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- Regarding participation in ps activities... - Karen in StL 7:52 Jan 11
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- You have to send a letter to the school transferring your child to your homeschool. - dirty ethel rackham 7:07 Jan 11
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- Thanks! I will use the form letter...but also just talk to her teacher today. nt - JFS in IL 7:56 Jan 11
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- Thanks! I will use the form letter...but also just talk to her teacher today. nt - JFS in IL 7:56 Jan 11
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- I think a scheduled trip in is best - Annie G 6:13 Jan 11
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- Some states have laws about homeschoolers and band/sports (sm) - Mrs. H. 6:42 Jan 11
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- I'm in Illinois - Annie G 7:35 Jan 11
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- Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification (sm) - Mrs. H. 7:47 Jan 11
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- Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification (sm) - Mrs. H. 7:47 Jan 11
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- In IL, homeschooled high school students have to actually be enrolled part time in a school unless they form their own team. - dirty ethel rackham 7:12 Jan 11
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- How our district handles this rule - Annie G 7:39 Jan 11
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- It says partially enrolled, or school approved program, maybe (sm) - Mrs. H. 7:22 Jan 11
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- How our district handles this rule - Annie G 7:39 Jan 11
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- I'm in Illinois - Annie G 7:35 Jan 11
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- Some states have laws about homeschoolers and band/sports (sm) - Mrs. H. 6:42 Jan 11
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- Check the state laws at HSLDA, but if you want to continue with the IEP or band you will (m) - Tammyla 6:10 Jan 11
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- All you need to do is notify the school... - Karen in StL 5:23 Jan 11
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- I've recently purchased a couple of hoodies, and I love them! Comfie and warm, and I can cover my ears if it's cold outside. nt - Michelle T 10:42 Jan 11
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- Just so you feel better, I have TWO ladies who are a full decade older than me in the classroom class I'm teaching this semester. After class Monday they joked with me that at least we three were all dress similar! nt - GVA 6:13 Jan 11
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- Yes, and the sweatshirt needs to say a college name, GAP, Aerostapole, or American Eagle on it.---don't get one that says "Red Hot Granny" or anything like that :) - cat in black 5:47 Jan 11
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- LOL! nt - Virginia Dawn 5:53 Jan 11
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- LOL! nt - Virginia Dawn 5:53 Jan 11
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- I worked with a college student over the holidays and learned that the sweatshirts are called "hoodies". About the age thing, When I started to college around age 39, I don't think I was ever the oldest student in the class. Good luck. (nt) - Debbi in Texas 4:32 Jan 11 (1)
- Pretend there is no apostrophe above. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 4:23 Jan 11
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- I assume you aren't talking about Slave 1 in Star Wars? nt - Cindyg, who is right now enduring Star Wars for the 90 millionth time. Sigh. 19:41 Jan 11
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- Re: What's the name of that movie about a slave ship? Possibly started with an "A"? nt - Vicki 11:06 Jan 11
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- Amistad. /nt - Karen in StL 5:25 Jan 11
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- Amistead? nt - momofkhm 3:35 Jan 11
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- Re: Lady Katherine, just for fun I replied to your post below under the ankle injury post. Thought it might help to explain *why* we'd ever help our ds play when injured. nt - Lady Katherine 3:57 Jan 11
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- Maybe I forgot to include in my original post... - Julie in CA 10:01 Jan 11
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- Good food for thought! Thank you! nt - Lady Katherine 11:07 Jan 11
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- Good food for thought! Thank you! nt - Lady Katherine 11:07 Jan 11
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- I had ankle surgery this summer, and am still in rehab. It is NOT something to push. This take a long, long time to fully recover from. nt - GVA 6:19 Jan 11
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- Butting in--I have to disagree that playing would not make it worse. It would make it MUCH worse!!! I have suffered sprains in three different joints--I made one joint significantly worse by overuse when it needed rest. It took 2 years to heal, and is still not the same. Tendons/ligaments really need REST. nt - strider 4:43 Jan 11
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- Maybe I forgot to include in my original post... - Julie in CA 10:01 Jan 11
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- So, I guess what ya'll are saying is that you like Canon Powershots.......have I got that straight?? LOL......thanks for the advice!!!nt - Rachel 17:21 Jan 11
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- Check out the Canon S5 IS (m) - kcp 9:10 Jan 11
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- I've got a Canon PowerShot S410 that I like (m) - JudoMom 4:23 Jan 11
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- Agree on the Powershot line -- we've got A710IS -- nice cameras for the money. nt - Mom2legomaniacs 7:44 Jan 11
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- Can't go wrong with a Powershot. We've got the A80.. Works great. Love it. nt - Sunny 7:27 Jan 11
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- I have a PowerShot A630 that I LOVE. (m) - 3lilreds in NC 7:18 Jan 11
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- Also meant to add that it also has other lenses you can get to go with it. nt - 3lilreds in NC 7:19 Jan 11
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- Also meant to add that it also has other lenses you can get to go with it. nt - 3lilreds in NC 7:19 Jan 11
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- Canon here as well. We have the PowerShot SD400. (sm) - Mrs. H. 6:00 Jan 11
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- I like my PowerShot as well--I have a 570IS. It was under $200, incl. the additional memory card. nt - PariSarah 4:59 Jan 11
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- Yes -- after some research we settled on the Canon A570IS for our dd. nt - Doran 6:11 Jan 11
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- Yes -- after some research we settled on the Canon A570IS for our dd. nt - Doran 6:11 Jan 11
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- Agree on the Powershot line -- we've got A710IS -- nice cameras for the money. nt - Mom2legomaniacs 7:44 Jan 11
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- Check out this site: - TanyaS 3:51 Jan 11
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- Thanks! nt - mom2abcd 10:00 Jan 11
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- These might work... or they might be expired. nt - mom2abcd 10:11 Jan 11
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- thanks! nt - Johanna 10:20 Jan 11
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- thanks! nt - Johanna 10:20 Jan 11
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- I haven't seen it, but I've got it tivoed. But I had a hard time before (m) - gardenschooler 21:50 Jan 10
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- I've never seen it, but you make it sound just like those soaps I used to watch in college. ;-) nt - Lady Katherine 11:09 Jan 11
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- My problem is that I can't stand Meredith Grey and can't figure out why ANYONE would be interested in here........let alone McDreamy.......nt - Rachel 23:01 Jan 10
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- I've never seen it, but you make it sound just like those soaps I used to watch in college. ;-) nt - Lady Katherine 11:09 Jan 11
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- My mother does something similar with regard to my artwork. - Crissy 13:24 Jan 11
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- One of my professors, (m) - PariSarah 10:16 Jan 11
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- Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood? nt - Mrs. H. 11:24 Jan 11
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- No--she's a lawyer or something? nt - PariSarah 12:32 Jan 11
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- With Hugh Grant? Two Weeks Notice? nt - Mrs. H. 17:44 Jan 11
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- With Hugh Grant? Two Weeks Notice? nt - Mrs. H. 17:44 Jan 11
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- No--she's a lawyer or something? nt - PariSarah 12:32 Jan 11
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- Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood? nt - Mrs. H. 11:24 Jan 11
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- Sigh...I dropped out of a PhD program after (passing) comps 20 years ago and my mother STILL asks me if I'm thinking of picking it up again. (nt) - Janet in Toronto 9:21 Jan 11
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- Would she (or you) "settle"? (sm) - Doran 6:18 Jan 11
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- Ask her if she'd like to write the forward for you (sm) - Mrs. H. 6:03 Jan 11
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- Send her a sweatshirt that reads.... - Ms D 5:27 Jan 11
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- Oh man, Oh #@&* , Ummmm, could you email me? (m) - Unicorn 21:47 Jan 10
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- There's no need to decide this now. IMHO, your best bet is to encourage him to research MANY options and forestall the decision until next year. (m) - Lisa in Jax 8:30 Jan 11
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- Have you thought about a gap year? - Ms. D 4:23 Jan 11
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- Have you looked at what your CC system offers? (m) - JennW in SoCal 21:18 Jan 10
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- First, I'd really examine your options (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:06 Jan 10 (1)
- I would imagine that of course he can go as soon as he figures out where the money is coming from. Borrowing it... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 21:05 Jan 10
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- Actually, it is much easier than it should be to borrow money for school (m) - Mrs. H. 6:33 Jan 11
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- Law school loans are a lot larger than a loan offered to a freshman status student. Those are limited to... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 7:26 Jan 11
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- Oh, I agree with you about that, and about the parents not co-signing the loans. (m) - Mrs. H. 7:55 Jan 11
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- Yes. It's scary stuff. We get a few cc offers a month for ds. Crazy. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 8:00 Jan 11
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- Yes. It's scary stuff. We get a few cc offers a month for ds. Crazy. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 8:00 Jan 11
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- Oh, I agree with you about that, and about the parents not co-signing the loans. (m) - Mrs. H. 7:55 Jan 11
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- Law school loans are a lot larger than a loan offered to a freshman status student. Those are limited to... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 7:26 Jan 11
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- Actually, it is much easier than it should be to borrow money for school (m) - Mrs. H. 6:33 Jan 11
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- I'd back off, but I wouldn't shell out bucks for something so expensive - kalanamak 21:01 Jan 10
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- I have, she's fine. (m) - gardenschooler 21:33 Jan 10
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- Oh, I'm glad to know. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 21:46 Jan 10
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- Oh, I'm glad to know. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 21:46 Jan 10
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- I just love a good news post. Congrats to both of you. nt - Tammyla 6:25 Jan 11
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- Sharing your happy dance! good for you and for your son! nt - Chris in VA 20:39 Jan 10
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- The very "professional" characteristics you felt were lacking may be just what helped your dd to feel comfortable.... - myfunnybunch 8:54 Jan 11
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- Been there and done that with teens and several therapists. Believe me... - Janet in WA 8:49 Jan 11
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- Sounds to me like this woman was more professional than some "professionals". Your DD is relaxed with her, which is a good sign, she's homey, soft spoken, kind of grandmotherly, she made your DD "feel at home" and sounds to me like your money was well spent. Keep going to her until you have something that's really worth questioning. nt - GothicGyrl 6:24 Jan 11
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- I think the fact that your dd seemed to feel good is key. (sm) - Doran 5:53 Jan 11
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- I think the fact that your dd seemed to feel good is key. (sm) - Doran 5:16 Jan 11
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- Sounds okay to me too. I have researched EMDR a little and it sounds appropriate for this too. (nt) - Claire 20:47 Jan 10
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- It's supposed to feel cozy and comfy, a safe place to talk. What you described is fine. nt - strider 20:47 Jan 10
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- Sounds perfectly ok to me. I would have immediately relaxed in such a setting if I were your dd. And that's really the point, right? {{{Sarah}}} nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:21 Jan 10
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- Albert Schweitzer - Laura K (NC) 10:06 Jan 11
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- Franklin Graham - Mx5 6:41 Jan 11
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- Jimmy Carter... - chiguirre 5:51 Jan 11
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- Another vote for Jimmy Carter... - Diana in OR 7:36 Jan 11
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- I second Jimmy Carter, but will add 2 reasons.... - Kathy in MD 6:35 Jan 11
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- Another vote for Jimmy Carter... - Diana in OR 7:36 Jan 11
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- Oscar Romero. - PariSarah 5:07 Jan 11
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- Thank you very much! Dd will have taken your offereings to class already this morning. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 5:06 Jan 11
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- Here's my email, btw. And if you could list... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 21:00 Jan 10
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- Stating the obvious, but..... - Unicorn 20:58 Jan 10
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- Martin Luther King. nt - molly's mom 20:51 Jan 10
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- Princess Diana and Mother Theresa M - Karen sn 20:21 Jan 10
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- I guess I would talk to her (m) - Dana in NC 7:41 Jan 11
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- Two of my dds cheated on a standardized test given by the county. (m) - Cindy in C-ville 7:12 Jan 11
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- One question, did she have to get the answer sheet or was is just there? My reaction would differ to a pre-planned cheating. Retake the test, (m) - Tammyla 6:53 Jan 11
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- Ha ha! Dear Old Dad - Mx5 6:56 Jan 11
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- I swear, you must be a long-lost relative or something. My kids call Dad 'Daddio", too. nt - Mrs. H. 8:04 Jan 11
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- Well... - Mx5 10:12 Jan 11
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- Well... - Mx5 10:12 Jan 11
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- I swear, you must be a long-lost relative or something. My kids call Dad 'Daddio", too. nt - Mrs. H. 8:04 Jan 11
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- Ha ha! Dear Old Dad - Mx5 6:56 Jan 11
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- She's 11 and she messed up. - Mx5 6:46 Jan 11
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- I've had this happen. I made the child re-take the entire test, then locked up all the answer keys. nt - Lady Katherine 6:32 Jan 11
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- Hmmm, I have an entirely different attitude from the others here... - LoriM 3:56 Jan 11
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- OK, now that I've read the other replies, I'd like to put on my flame suit and - Dot 4:32 Jan 11
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- Not a flame, just a comment - Sebastian (a lady) 9:22 Jan 11
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- Not a flame, just a comment - Sebastian (a lady) 9:22 Jan 11
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- I'd give LoriM an A++ for that answer. nt - Dot 4:23 Jan 11
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- Yes, but I cheated by looking at all the other answers first! GRIN. (nt) - LoriM 6:19 Jan 11
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- Yes, but I cheated by looking at all the other answers first! GRIN. (nt) - LoriM 6:19 Jan 11
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- OK, now that I've read the other replies, I'd like to put on my flame suit and - Dot 4:32 Jan 11
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- I can tell you what I would have done, and also what I think I should have done (m) - gardenschooler 21:44 Jan 10
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- Huge nasty scene, no computer for a month, no more unsupervised tests for years and a whole lot of misery besides, LOL (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:12 Jan 10
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- I would've freaked, considered it a personal failure, then... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 20:18 Jan 10
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- I'd do essentially what Pam has said. But much less gracefully than Pam, I'm sure. (m) - Andie 6:07 Jan 11
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- I'll tell you, I'm a pretty graceful parent in theory. And I was an EXCEPTIONAL parent before I had real children. :-) I tend to ... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 7:51 Jan 11
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- I'll tell you, I'm a pretty graceful parent in theory. And I was an EXCEPTIONAL parent before I had real children. :-) I tend to ... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 7:51 Jan 11
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- I'd do essentially what Pam has said. But much less gracefully than Pam, I'm sure. (m) - Andie 6:07 Jan 11
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- Well...... - Karen sn 20:12 Jan 10
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- Yep, that is what I did when I caught my dd cheating last year. (((Doran))) nt - Unicorn 21:00 Jan 10
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- Yep, that is what I did when I caught my dd cheating last year. (((Doran))) nt - Unicorn 21:00 Jan 10
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- When this happened to me... - Melody in IL 19:39 Jan 10 (1)
- F on the test, future supervised tests, maybe some research on cheating and its consequences. nt - strider 19:36 Jan 10
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- I'm looking at this too. Questions about narrowing it down: - Jenni in KS 19:33 Jan 10
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- If you're actually staying in Dallas, I suggest you go to the Dallas zoo. - Cindyg 19:52 Jan 11
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- Re: I'm looking at this too. Questions about narrowing it down: - jg_puppy 21:03 Jan 10
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- If you're actually staying in Dallas, I suggest you go to the Dallas zoo. - Cindyg 19:52 Jan 11
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- He's in 6th grade? - Cindyg 19:58 Jan 11
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- It depends on what route you will want to encourage for dating etc. . . . - Jean in Newcastle 19:22 Jan 10
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- I kinda agree w/ this, but i think that in *this* case, I'd - Peek a Boo 20:09 Jan 10
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- I kinda agree w/ this, but i think that in *this* case, I'd - Peek a Boo 20:09 Jan 10
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- Ours runs from Wed. to Tues. and the new list posts on Sunday morning. Occasionally, Saturday night. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 4:26 Jan 11
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- Our sales run from Sunday-Saturday and the list posts on Tuesday morning. HTH! (nt) - OhM 19:26 Jan 10
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- I forgot to use the word recipe/instructions...laundry soap recipe nt - Michele K 19:12 Jan 10
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- Thanks for the advice I will check both those sorces out. nt - Annmarie 8:02 Jan 11
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- Hal Higdon's book on marathoning is good for all levels. Also... - TerriW 19:26 Jan 10
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- Try the Runner's World forums...m - deniseb 19:25 Jan 10
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- Ottakee- my dad has had the disease for 30+ years and he soon (in the next week or so) will have to have a partial leg amputation. Please tell your dh this and that it is imperative that he gets a grip on this. My dad is lucky that amputation before now has not been a factor. To take a line from Harry Potter, "Constant Vigilance!" ((((HUGS))) nt - sdWTMer 8:11 Jan 11
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- Yes, that's one of the many dangers. I had a friend in high school whose mom neglected her diabetes. She lost a toe, and then STILL neglected her diabetes. And it killed her during my friend's junior year. nt - Lady Katherine 11:11 Jan 11
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- Not just the diabetes -- she died from infection and gangrene in her leg. Very sad. nt - Lady Katherine 11:12 Jan 11
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- Not just the diabetes -- she died from infection and gangrene in her leg. Very sad. nt - Lady Katherine 11:12 Jan 11
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- Yes, that's one of the many dangers. I had a friend in high school whose mom neglected her diabetes. She lost a toe, and then STILL neglected her diabetes. And it killed her during my friend's junior year. nt - Lady Katherine 11:11 Jan 11
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- Ottakee - some suggestions... - Karen in StL 5:46 Jan 11
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- Take a look at http://www.sparkpeople.com - Claire 20:50 Jan 10
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- And if you want to come into the Well-trained Sparks team... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 21:09 Jan 10
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- And if you want to come into the Well-trained Sparks team... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 21:09 Jan 10
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- Something to keep in mind is that weight loss helps more early in the disease. - Carol in Cal. 19:28 Jan 10 (1)
- Re: Update on my dh with Type 2 diabetes - Karen sn 18:53 Jan 10
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- Call the vet - this sounds like an obstruction. nt - JFS in IL 20:12 Jan 10
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- Re: Cat has been vomiting all day - should I take her to the vet tomorrow, or is it okay to wait? - Karen sn 18:55 Jan 10
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- Like this.... - Tammy 18:28 Jan 10
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- Thanks so much. I looked yesterday for nearly an hour and couldn't find it. nt - dirty ethel rackham 7:34 Jan 11
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- Thanks so much. I looked yesterday for nearly an hour and couldn't find it. nt - dirty ethel rackham 7:34 Jan 11
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- Oh, man, then I'd still have to be a Girl Scout, and on the Debate Team, and the Pastor Search Committee... - LoriM 5:33 Jan 11
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- I was on the swim team in hs and it was the most dull sport! Back and forth endlessly! It seemed that everyone who did well at events had done it for years. nt - Alexandra 4:35 Jan 11
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- I would certainly let him switch to an activity he enjoys more. (nt) - Plaid Dad 4:26 Jan 11
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- Of course it's ok to drop an activity. Haven't either of *you* ever quit doing something? Why would it be wrong?? nt - Ellie 21:09 Jan 10
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- What's wrong with the precedent? I think it's fine to stop/quit/leave an activity. - LH 19:01 Jan 10
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- Remembering your husband's feelings about your son's other activities... - Barb F PA in AZ 18:52 Jan 10
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- Your boy isn't *dropping* swimming, he is finding his niche. nt - LG Gone Wild 18:22 Jan 10
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- As long as he won't leave a gap in the swim team... more - Amy loves Bud 18:14 Jan 10
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- why is it not okay to drop an activity? - katilac 18:11 Jan 10
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- Re: why is it not okay to drop an activity? - Stacy and the four rugrats 18:56 Jan 10
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- I third this. It IS okay to drop an activity. nt - Frankie 20:03 Jan 10
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- I third this. It IS okay to drop an activity. nt - Frankie 20:03 Jan 10
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- Re: why is it not okay to drop an activity? - Stacy and the four rugrats 18:56 Jan 10
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- Knowing when to switch is important. I say, "Do it." M - Karen sn 18:06 Jan 10
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- Yep, yep, yep. Well said. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 18:18 Jan 10
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- Yep, yep, yep. Well said. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 18:18 Jan 10
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- I think it's fine to drop swim team. My dd also disliked swim team and we dropped it. - Claire 18:04 Jan 10
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- In this case, I would let him drop (m) - WTMCassandra 18:01 Jan 10
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- I can't tell from your explanation if your son *asked* to joing the swim team this year or if you made that decision *for* him... - Janet in WA 17:58 Jan 10
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- It was our decision mostly - Cleo Qc 18:20 Jan 10
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- It was our decision mostly - Cleo Qc 18:20 Jan 10
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- I'd drop - HollyDay 17:56 Jan 10
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- Flinch? nt - mom2abcd 21:06 Jan 10
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- Dutch Blitz? nt - DB in NJ 20:02 Jan 10
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- This was it. Thanks everyone! nm - Janet in WA 21:22 Jan 10
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- This was it. Thanks everyone! nm - Janet in WA 21:22 Jan 10
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- Fluxx? nt - WTMCassandra 18:12 Jan 10
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- No, not Fluxx. Fluxx is a fun game but quite different from this description. (nm) - Kareni 19:24 Jan 10
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- No, not Fluxx. Fluxx is a fun game but quite different from this description. (nm) - Kareni 19:24 Jan 10
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- That should be Nancy Pearcey. nft - MJN 17:25 Jan 10
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- Taken, thanks for responding! nt - MJN 19:18 Jan 10
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- That looks like an interesting book - jg_puppy 18:25 Jan 10
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- Taken, thanks for responding! nt - MJN 19:18 Jan 10
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- try at a craft store like Michael's, in the cake decorating aisle. they have alot of wilton pans there. - deniseb 19:10 Jan 10
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- You could try this... - Laurie in SEA 17:34 Jan 10 (1)
- Thanks everyone. I came across a site that said 6 months for open bottles, 12 months for unopened. Ha! (sm) - Melissa in NJ 7:29 Jan 11
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- I just learned you can mix it with white sugar to make brown sugar. So it is a good stand by nt - Gigi 22:33 Jan 10
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- I think it lasts forever... - KristineIN 17:07 Jan 10
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- Yeah, probably does. I have some that's been in my cabinet for a l-o-n-g time. nt - ereks mom 17:12 Jan 10
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- I've never heard of any going bad. You can use blackstrap molasses in ww bread (m) - Karin 17:20 Jan 10
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- LOL I read, "You can use blackstrap molasses in BED!" Ay-yi-yi, Karin! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX, needin' some PM java 18:45 Jan 10
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- {{{well, you *can*....}}} nt - Peek a Nonymous 20:10 Jan 10
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- Yikes. I did NOT need that image in my brain. ;-) nt - Lady Katherine 19:52 Jan 10
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- LOL!! nt - Laura in VA 19:13 Jan 10
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- {{{well, you *can*....}}} nt - Peek a Nonymous 20:10 Jan 10
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- LOL I read, "You can use blackstrap molasses in BED!" Ay-yi-yi, Karin! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX, needin' some PM java 18:45 Jan 10
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- I've never heard of any going bad. You can use blackstrap molasses in ww bread (m) - Karin 17:20 Jan 10
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- Yeah, probably does. I have some that's been in my cabinet for a l-o-n-g time. nt - ereks mom 17:12 Jan 10
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- Go stay at *their* house:)-nt - Pajama Mama 21:19 Jan 10
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- LOL! That was my first thought too! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 7:27 Jan 11
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- ROFL! nt - Unicorn 21:35 Jan 10
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- LOL! That was my first thought too! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 7:27 Jan 11
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- Holiday Inn?? nt - Lady Katherine 19:52 Jan 10
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- Find things to do...projects you can do together or separately...with kids and w/out. (sm) - Doran 19:46 Jan 10
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- Well, since both my parents are deceased, I'd give anything to spend another 6 weeks with them :-) nt - Karie 19:13 Jan 10
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- That round trip airfare to Japan isn't looking so high anymore is it? LOL! - Renthead Mommy 18:05 Jan 10
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- Wow, why on earth are they staying that long?! Ummm, chocolate, ice cream, get out of the country? nt - WTMCassandra 18:03 Jan 10
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- chocolate tn - HollyDay 17:57 Jan 10
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- Get out of the house (m) - Sharon H. in IL 17:47 Jan 10
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- 24 hours with my MIL had me in my bedroom; 1st a temper tantrum, then I just sat and read for about an hour. Are either or those a possibility? nt - cin 17:36 Jan 10
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- Six weeks? I'm at a loss. I'd be insane too. nm - Janet in WA 17:30 Jan 10
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- Regression. Start asking them to get you a drink of water, to drive you to the mall, for $25.00, why such and such 9th grader doesn't like you, can you borrow the car....nt - Alexandra 17:27 Jan 10
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- LOL And put on waaaay too much makeup, play your music loud, etc. :D (nt) - Debra in TX 18:47 Jan 10
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- LOL And put on waaaay too much makeup, play your music loud, etc. :D (nt) - Debra in TX 18:47 Jan 10
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- Do they expect you to entertain them? If so, I couldn't bear it. If not, get them off doing things. Or do what Hope said. nt - Karin 17:26 Jan 10
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- I'm guessing that a screaming mee-mee fit is out of the question? (m) - Lisa in Jax 17:23 Jan 10
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- Take a break? Go for a day trip somewhere (museum, park, library etc) and let your parents take care of the kids? They came to see the kids didn't they? (nt) - Hope in Canada 17:15 Jan 10
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- Of course! I won't be sharing them here, though! LOL! :-) nt - lovemykids 19:49 Jan 10
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- I just go chronological. (m) - JudoMom 19:19 Jan 10
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- Here's what I do . . . - AFwife Claire 17:11 Jan 10
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- What I do...(m) - Jennifer 16:54 Jan 10
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- That should say I can't do individual albums EVERY year for each child...nt - Jennifer 16:55 Jan 10
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- That should say I can't do individual albums EVERY year for each child...nt - Jennifer 16:55 Jan 10
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- Here Goes! - Susan VA 16:54 Jan 10
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- My bed is really tall and I LOVE it - it makes me feel like a princess every night (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 21:18 Jan 10
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- I had 2 pregnancies w/ my very high bed and actually (m) - MoniMoni 18:22 Jan 10
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- I loved my high bed while pregnant for this very reason. (sm) - The Tutor 22:57 Jan 10
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- I loved my high bed while pregnant for this very reason. (sm) - The Tutor 22:57 Jan 10
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- The same thing happened to us m - Kim in TN (used to be in NV) 16:51 Jan 10
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- Since we got our new mattress, ours is above my waist. We got a set of steps, lol. ;o) nt - abbeyej 16:48 Jan 10
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- Thanks for the responses! :o) nm - LisaNY 16:59 Jan 11
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- Our male was stoopid before and remains stoopid to this day. Sweet as can be, but you can (m) - JudoMom 19:23 Jan 10
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- It made a big difference with our dear German Shepherd... - Laura in VA 19:17 Jan 10
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- I suspect it may more be a matter of breed than neutering - moooom 16:54 Jan 10
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- Re: Poll, of sorts - For those w/male dogs - have you noticed a difference in their behavior after they are neutered? (m) - Stephanie Z 16:45 Jan 10
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- Yours has done that to me a couple of times in the past, but it came up fine just now :-) nt - Mom2legomaniacs 16:30 Jan 10
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- Hm. I wonder if it is typepad... Thanks--at least I know it is not just my computer. nt - Jean in Wisc 19:40 Jan 10
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- Hm. I wonder if it is typepad... Thanks--at least I know it is not just my computer. nt - Jean in Wisc 19:40 Jan 10
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- Hm. Yes--it could always be that. LOL! It happens about twice/day. ?? Thanks. nt - Jean in Wisc 16:29 Jan 10
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- I just checked it twice in a row with your link and it looked fine to me. Could it be your computer? nt - percytruffle 16:24 Jan 10
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- don't you just love Google? look what I found - Jodi-FL 16:33 Jan 10
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- Thanks, Jodi. I googled it but was hoping somebody actually had tried one. Still, that recipe looks close. m - Kendra in CA 16:38 Jan 10
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- Thanks, Jodi. I googled it but was hoping somebody actually had tried one. Still, that recipe looks close. m - Kendra in CA 16:38 Jan 10
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- Don't beat yourself up over the missed strep, because - Karin 17:25 Jan 10
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- Sorry your ds has strep :-( Hope he recovers quickly! nt - Mom2legomaniacs 16:32 Jan 10
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- (((Jenn))) :o) nm - LisaNY 16:28 Jan 10
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- Either talk to her yourself or ask a mutual friend - Pajama Mama 21:28 Jan 10
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- I would give a friendly hello instead of passing by not saying anything. - kalanamak 20:56 Jan 10
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- Did you steal her birthday party idea? : ) [I just read Strider's drama down the board] (nt) - OhM 19:49 Jan 10
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- LOL ;-D nt - strider 21:47 Jan 10
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- LOL ;-D nt - strider 21:47 Jan 10
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- Based on my experience, I wouldn't wait unless you're prepared to never speak to her again without knowing why! (nt) - OhM 19:42 Jan 10
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- Just a different thought -- it's possible that her weird change of behavior isn't because of something you did. - Cindyg 18:37 Jan 10
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- Since she has made it clear she doesn't want to *talk* I would send a very brief note that said something like... - abbeyej 17:09 Jan 10
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- That's a good idea. I would tend to want to pick up the phone, but maybe a letter is best. :o) nm - LisaNY 17:15 Jan 10
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- That's a good idea. I would tend to want to pick up the phone, but maybe a letter is best. :o) nm - LisaNY 17:15 Jan 10
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- Well, I would totally wait. - PariSarah 17:04 Jan 10
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- This is sad! I'm they type who can't stand to have anyone mad at me, so... - ereks mom 16:48 Jan 10
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- I am the *same* way! I almost cannot rest until peace is made between myself and the other person. nm - LisaNY 17:13 Jan 10
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- I am the *same* way! I almost cannot rest until peace is made between myself and the other person. nm - LisaNY 17:13 Jan 10
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- I'd give her a call. If it were me, I'd say something like (m) - LisaNY 16:27 Jan 10
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- I would lay it on myself and say, "Have I done something to offend you? I have noticed we don't talk much and I feel I might have hurt you in some unintentional manner." (m) - Kate CA 16:27 Jan 10
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- This is exactly what I would do. If she doesn't care to share what's bothering her, then it's her problem, not mine. But, I would ask directly if I had offended her in some way. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 21:20 Jan 11
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- Not meaning to hijack, but. I wonder what to do when this approach doesn't work -- and when it directly affects your dc... (more) - ereks mom 16:56 Jan 10 (1)
- This is exactly what I would do. If she doesn't care to share what's bothering her, then it's her problem, not mine. But, I would ask directly if I had offended her in some way. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 21:20 Jan 11
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- I'd gently say something like... - Chris in VA 16:03 Jan 10
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- I would call and ask if she's all right at least. - Trivium Academy 16:01 Jan 10
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- Well, I had a VERY good friend just ditch me for apparently no reason...(m) - Sue G in PA 15:58 Jan 10
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- I agree, if we are "Friends" tell me what the problem is... - kw 8:08 Jan 11
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- Yes - I do think it's immature to drop a friendship and leave it up to you to figure out why. Very strange. nt - Yvette in CA 16:33 Jan 10
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- ITA - I would say, "What's up?" and then forget about her completely if she's a petty snot. nt - Karen sn 16:03 Jan 10
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- I agree, if we are "Friends" tell me what the problem is... - kw 8:08 Jan 11
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- I think it's fine. Short, sweet, to the point. nt - Karen sn 18:12 Jan 10
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- Why is he in basketball? - LH 19:04 Jan 10
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- if you feel that his distraction was real, and there is no disobedience involved, why is there a need for punishment of any kind? - katilac 17:51 Jan 10
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- Okay, you all convinced me. Thank you for the input! - lovemykids 15:54 Jan 10
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- I often make "deals" w/ my kids. Go to practice, no more TV until work completed or something like that...(m) - Sue G in PA 15:43 Jan 10
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- For us, sports are part of school So we wouldn't miss them. nt - KPM 15:41 Jan 10
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- I would probably find a punishment that didn't affect the team and the coach... - WTMindy 15:40 Jan 10 (2)
- Well... - Janet in WA 15:34 Jan 10
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- Thanks for that! I linked to your blog and saved it. I'd love to chat sometime (e-mail inside) nt - StaceyinLA 17:09 Jan 10
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- David Seville nt - lynn 15:19 Jan 10
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- Dave. nt - CrunchyMountainMama 15:18 Jan 10
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- Thank you! We're listening to "Christmas with the Chipmunks" - a little late I know! My kids think it is so funny. nt - Jean in Newcastle 15:20 Jan 10
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- Thank you! We're listening to "Christmas with the Chipmunks" - a little late I know! My kids think it is so funny. nt - Jean in Newcastle 15:20 Jan 10
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- Very cute! nt - Gigi 22:34 Jan 10
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- Is her customer base other girls or friends and family? I think that price is reasonable. nt - Jean in Newcastle 15:19 Jan 10
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- Friends and family. Thanks. nt - strider 16:29 Jan 10
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- Friends and family. Thanks. nt - strider 16:29 Jan 10
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- No, I downloaded Mozilla's email because OE was "losing" emails. So hopefully that won't happen again... - Kelli in TN 14:57 Jan 10
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- Thanks (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 15:00 Jan 10
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- Thanks (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 15:00 Jan 10
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- Upset me? no. If there's a problem I would probably try to help guide my student to a solution though . . - LH 19:06 Jan 10
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- Upset me? no. If there's a problem I would probably try to help guide my student to a solution though . . - LH 19:06 Jan 10
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- Frankly, I cannot *wait* until my dd makes a B... - LoriM 17:28 Jan 10
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- It's funny that you say that - hpymomof3 20:22 Jan 10
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- Has it occurred to you that... - Annie G 6:29 Jan 11
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- I haven't thought of that - hpymomof3 6:43 Jan 11
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- I haven't thought of that - hpymomof3 6:43 Jan 11
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- Has it occurred to you that... - Annie G 6:29 Jan 11
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- It's funny that you say that - hpymomof3 20:22 Jan 10
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- Re: would this upset you? - Josie 16:42 Jan 10
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- What exactly does she understand about this assignment - maybe we can help? nt - Karen sn 15:51 Jan 10
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- Re: What exactly does she understand about this assignment - maybe we can help? nt - hpymomof3 16:16 Jan 10
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- or maybe a board game? earn points for successes, lose points for failures? - Peek a Boo 0:38 Jan 11
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- What about a number line of her life? (m) - Caroline 18:45 Jan 10
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- I kinda like this :-) Don't forget to include future events --like elections :-D nt - Peek a Boo 0:35 Jan 11
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- I kinda like this :-) Don't forget to include future events --like elections :-D nt - Peek a Boo 0:35 Jan 11
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- Then I would just encourage her to hand in a strange, off-the-wall kind of poster. Make it up. And don't sweat it. One of the... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 18:28 Jan 10
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- It's not cold-hearted, it makes for independent, responsible kids (m) - gardenschooler 22:12 Jan 10
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- It's not cold-hearted, it makes for independent, responsible kids (m) - gardenschooler 22:12 Jan 10
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- WOW....hmmmm.......M - Karen sn 18:24 Jan 10
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- or maybe a board game? earn points for successes, lose points for failures? - Peek a Boo 0:38 Jan 11
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- Re: What exactly does she understand about this assignment - maybe we can help? nt - hpymomof3 16:16 Jan 10
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- Well - since it IS just a week does it only count as 0.5 or most likely less of the weight of a normal class? M - Karen sn 15:49 Jan 10
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- I would try to equip her to ask the question herself. - Carol in Cal. 15:19 Jan 10
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- ITA with Mrs. H...talk now, don't wait nt - Mom2GirlsTX 14:00 Jan 10
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- I would not be upset, but I would go talk to the teacher, perhaps show the assignment so far, and just make sure she is doing it right. It's okay to continue seeking clarification. I think the grade contributing to the GPA is fine though. nt - strider 13:59 Jan 10
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- If the teacher is not helping the students fully understand the assignment, and it counts towards the GPA, I would find someone to talk to now (m) - Mrs. H. 13:58 Jan 10
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- Re: If the teacher is not helping the students fully understand the assignment, and it counts towards the GPA, I would find someone to talk to now (m) - hpymomof3 14:09 Jan 10
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- At this late hour, I'd call immediately and talk to her myself. I'd try to be nice, but I would not waste another second. nt - Kimber 15:08 Jan 10
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- I agree with what you've done so far (m) - Mrs. H. 14:30 Jan 10
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- At this late hour, I'd call immediately and talk to her myself. I'd try to be nice, but I would not waste another second. nt - Kimber 15:08 Jan 10
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- Re: If the teacher is not helping the students fully understand the assignment, and it counts towards the GPA, I would find someone to talk to now (m) - hpymomof3 14:09 Jan 10
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- What is the purpose to be served in bringing the iPod? - lh 19:08 Jan 10
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- Absolutely not. But I would second-guess myself like crazy. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 18:31 Jan 10
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- I think the teacher (and the school) is asking for a lot of trouble with this... - Janet in WA 17:34 Jan 10
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- No. Too expensive a gadget for taking to school. Your ds may be responsible, but some of his classmates may be "unscrupulous". When I was in 3rd grade... - ereks mom 15:38 Jan 10
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- Schools here do not allow them, or cell phones. Period. nt - JFS in IL 14:43 Jan 10
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- no, I wouldn't - hpymomof3 14:40 Jan 10
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- No. Things like that have a way of disappearing or getting broken, despite children's best intentions. nt - lovemykids 14:36 Jan 10
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- Wouldn't a teacher send a note or newsletter home with that kind of request? I wouldn't go on the word of my 10 yo ds. nt - Becky (Alberta) 14:25 Jan 10
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- Unfortunately, this particular teacher wouldn't. nt - KPM 14:26 Jan 10
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- Unfortunately, this particular teacher wouldn't. nt - KPM 14:26 Jan 10
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- No, I don't think it's a good idea. I must be a fuddy duddy but I am curious why a teacher would electronic games as opposed to scrabble, monopoly, parchesi, word find or some such. nt - LG Gone Wild 14:20 Jan 10
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- Of course, I meant to type in "encourage electronic games...". nt - LG Gone Wild 14:21 Jan 10
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- Of course, I meant to type in "encourage electronic games...". nt - LG Gone Wild 14:21 Jan 10
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- My son is in PS and for indoor recess they can play handhelds (m) - Gigi 14:07 Jan 10
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- Should clarify he brings his Nintendo DS. nt - Gigi 14:07 Jan 10
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- Should clarify he brings his Nintendo DS. nt - Gigi 14:07 Jan 10
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- Not unless he's prepared to replace it with his own money if it's lost or stolen. (nt) - Plaid Dad 14:05 Jan 10
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- Wow! This is a serious no-go at my Dh's ps. I don't think I'd let my kiddo take it (more b/c of the possibilty of it getting stolen). nt - Daisy 13:47 Jan 10
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- my stance as a ps teacher was don't bring anything to school that you're going to be upset about getting broken, lost and/or stolen... so i'd say no...nt - kaylk in tx 13:47 Jan 10
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- My dd? Yes, she's very responsible with her things. My ds? No way. He can't even remember where he puts his shoes. (sm) - Mrs. H. 13:44 Jan 10
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- Meant to add - my 15yo dd wants to read something like this now. nt - Sharon in SC 13:37 Jan 10
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- Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I am going to try them all. nt - wbtx 8:15 Jan 11
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- OK, this is a weird one, but sometimes it works for me. - Carol in Cal. 17:18 Jan 10
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- I invite people over. Gets me to clean the house at least, and if they don't homeschool, gets me to hang things up on the wall in the schoolroom so it looks spiffy (ok, that's a confession). And, it gives me something fun to look forward to. nt - Chris in VA 15:23 Jan 10
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- Tidy the house, and then get a book for YOU at the library to cozy up with! nm - LNC 14:14 Jan 10
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- Weather permitting, time to go outside! (m) - Mrs. H. 13:41 Jan 10
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- Sounds like winter blues - lovemykids 13:36 Jan 10
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- family of 5---2x12 regular, 2x12 mini, 1x6 Texas, + 2x8 mini loaves... - Deb in NZ 18:20 Jan 10
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- We're a family of six. I generally make one batch, if I'm serving something else. But I keep a variety on hand (m) - Dy 14:58 Jan 10
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- 2 12-muffin pans (regular size) makes it easy to double most recipes I use for a family of 4. Oven size would be a factor, too. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 13:54 Jan 10
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- 1X24 mini pan, 2X12 large muffin pan. Dozens of of mini loaf pans nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:41 Jan 10
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- 3 twelve and 4 six-muffin pans nt - Arch At Home 13:36 Jan 10
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- I have two 12, one 6 and a mini. nt - lynn 13:27 Jan 10
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- Oh, I forgot. I have a mini, too. It makes 24. nt - Mrs. H. 13:28 Jan 10
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- Oh, I forgot. I have a mini, too. It makes 24. nt - Mrs. H. 13:28 Jan 10
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- Family of seven here. I have one12, and two 6-muffin pans. (sm) - Mrs. H. 13:23 Jan 10
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- A good quality twelve and two cheap sixes... - Dee in MI 13:22 Jan 10
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- I'd go for it! I would be *delighted* to be able to get something in advance - as long as I wouldn't forget I had it. :-) nt - 3lilreds in NC 14:33 Jan 10
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- Absolutely. If I could actually think of anything to get anyone for Christmas right now (sm) - Mrs. H. 13:20 Jan 10
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- I usually don't know what I'm getting the children until Nov, Dec. - lynn 13:26 Jan 10 (1)
- We love Chick-fil-a here in Jersey and also like that they are closed on Sundays nt - Jeannie in NJ 9:38 Jan 11
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- I went there for the first time in my 33 years this past summer! I figured that while I was in a state that had one I had to try it. nt - Leah 16:33 Jan 10
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- So, what did you think? (Can ya tell that I LOVE Chick-fil-A?!?) nt - ereks mom 16:59 Jan 10
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- I liked it, but it wasn't love at first bite or anything...(m) - Leah 23:18 Jan 10
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- I love their "french fries" - you know those waffle shaped potatoes. nt - Karen sn 18:27 Jan 10
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- I liked it, but it wasn't love at first bite or anything...(m) - Leah 23:18 Jan 10
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- So, what did you think? (Can ya tell that I LOVE Chick-fil-A?!?) nt - ereks mom 16:59 Jan 10
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- We have one in Northern Indiana. ALL their food is fried in peanut oil, so be careful! nt - KIN 15:52 Jan 10
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- All the batter has dairy so if you are allergic to dairy, you can not eat there. <big sigh>. nt - Melissa in NC 7:16 Jan 11
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- All the batter has dairy so if you are allergic to dairy, you can not eat there. <big sigh>. nt - Melissa in NC 7:16 Jan 11
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- Their nuggets were the only meat we could get DD to eat when she was a toddler. (nt) - Pegasus 14:55 Jan 10
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- I like that they put books in their kids' meals. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 14:41 Jan 10
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- We like that you can switch out the book for a free small ice dream! (Handy when you've already got that book.) nt - Dy 14:59 Jan 10
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- When I was a kid they did Odessy tapes from Focus on the Family. nt - Chadam 14:46 Jan 10
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- We like that you can switch out the book for a free small ice dream! (Handy when you've already got that book.) nt - Dy 14:59 Jan 10
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- I grew up in one - Chadam 14:36 Jan 10
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- See, you just gotta love a company like that! And yes, it IS killer lemonade. My absolute favorite drink besides coffee! nt - ereks mom 15:42 Jan 10
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- And the employees are usually extremely polite as well (at ours anyway) nt - Mom2legomaniacs 14:38 Jan 10
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- See, you just gotta love a company like that! And yes, it IS killer lemonade. My absolute favorite drink besides coffee! nt - ereks mom 15:42 Jan 10
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- Only the BEST chicken nuggets (and sandwiches & biscuits) in the universe! And hilarious cow ads & commercials. (FAQs & links inside) - ereks mom 14:32 Jan 10
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- You are not alone. And thanks for asking! nt - Becky (Alberta) 14:01 Jan 10
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- I went to church with the founder.... - ma23peas 13:40 Jan 10
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- A fast food place that inexplicably puts pickles on their chicken sandwiches. (nt) - Dee in MI 13:24 Jan 10
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- Actually the pickles are more than just a condiment - Kel 15:34 Jan 10
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- Yeah. I've never developed a taste for that little oddity. nm - Janet in WA 13:34 Jan 10
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- Oh yeah, those pickles are good! nt - Mom2legomaniacs 14:36 Jan 10
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- Oh, wow -- I always ask for extra pickles on mine! : ) nt - ereks mom 14:34 Jan 10
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- Me, too. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 16:07 Jan 10
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- Glad to mee another pickle-lover! I must also confess that I dip my sandwich or nuggets in Polynesian sauce too! nt - ereks mom 17:03 Jan 10
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- Glad to mee another pickle-lover! I must also confess that I dip my sandwich or nuggets in Polynesian sauce too! nt - ereks mom 17:03 Jan 10
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- I'd give you mine. :-) nm - Janet in WA 15:39 Jan 10
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- Me, too. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 16:07 Jan 10
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- Oh yeah, those pickles are good! nt - Mom2legomaniacs 14:36 Jan 10
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- Actually the pickles are more than just a condiment - Kel 15:34 Jan 10
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- Love their breakfast chicken biscuits with a touch honey. nt - lynn 13:16 Jan 10
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- They have cute commercials and billboards. It centers around cows trying to get us to "Eat More Chikin" nt - snickelfritz 13:14 Jan 10
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- As southerners transplanted to the northwest, we really miss Chick-Fil-A. My son's favorite Christmas gifts were a humorous Chick-Fil-A calendar and t-shirt (ordered from their website). nm - Janet in WA 13:19 Jan 10
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- As Canadians who just returned from 5 years in Atlanta, we miss it too!! (nt) - Janet in Toronto 14:03 Jan 10
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- As Canadians who just returned from 5 years in Atlanta, we miss it too!! (nt) - Janet in Toronto 14:03 Jan 10
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- As southerners transplanted to the northwest, we really miss Chick-Fil-A. My son's favorite Christmas gifts were a humorous Chick-Fil-A calendar and t-shirt (ordered from their website). nm - Janet in WA 13:19 Jan 10
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- I'm sorry, I just have to ask...do your hens know you're asking about Chick-Fil-A? - Mrs. H. 13:05 Jan 10
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- My daughter works there PT, and she was treated way better at Christmas than my dh, poor thing. We love CFA, but the northeast doesn't have them either(nt) - Jodi-FL 13:03 Jan 10
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- And, they're a Christian company....you won't find them open on Sundays!!!nt - Tiffani 12:50 Jan 10
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- They are typically found in mall food courts, but there are a lot of freestanding ones in Houston now. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 12:42 Jan 10
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- Actually, I don't think they're in malls anymore; but Chic-Fil-A invented the food court and - Cindyg 18:43 Jan 10
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- They are still in the malls here, even with stand-alones. - Rhonda in TX 4:46 Jan 11
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- We have one in a mall in eastern Iowa. My kids just noticed the "Eat Mor Chikin" sign last week. - KPM 19:05 Jan 10
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- They are still in the malls here, even with stand-alones. - Rhonda in TX 4:46 Jan 11
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- The first free-standing one was built in Grapevine TX, while we lived there in the early '90's. nm - Janet in WA 13:03 Jan 10
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- Actually, I don't think they're in malls anymore; but Chic-Fil-A invented the food court and - Cindyg 18:43 Jan 10
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- You're not alone. We don't have such an establishment here either. nt. - Rose in BC 12:42 Jan 10
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- It's a place that serves really good waffle fries (oh, and some chicken.) (nt) - angela in ohio 12:41 Jan 10
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- Adn the BEST lemonade -- with *real* lemons, not just a powdered mix. nt - ereks mom 14:36 Jan 10
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- Adn the BEST lemonade -- with *real* lemons, not just a powdered mix. nt - ereks mom 14:36 Jan 10
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- Bless your heart, you poor, deprived woman.... - Kelli in TN 12:37 Jan 10
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- Yes! I'm so sorry for those who are so deprived! nt - ereks mom 14:10 Jan 10
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- And they have really good milkshakes now too --yum! nt - Mom2legomaniacs 13:02 Jan 10
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- I always thought Arby's had the best milkshakes...LOL NT - Tammy 13:08 Jan 10
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- Nope--that title goes to In N Out. YUM!! nt - Diane in Hong Kong 18:55 Jan 10
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- Well, have you tried Hardees milkshakes? They are *the* best. (nt) - Marie 14:29 Jan 10
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- I don't have Hardee's here....but did when I lived in SC.... - Tammy 16:25 Jan 10
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- I don't have Hardee's here....but did when I lived in SC.... - Tammy 16:25 Jan 10
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- Really -- I've never had one -- sounds like a mission! One thing I like about Chick-Fil-A's is that they use this ice milk like stuff nt - Mom2legomaniacs 13:12 Jan 10
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- Nope--that title goes to In N Out. YUM!! nt - Diane in Hong Kong 18:55 Jan 10
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- I always thought Arby's had the best milkshakes...LOL NT - Tammy 13:08 Jan 10
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- Yep, especially if you add extra pickles. nt - chickenpatty 13:00 Jan 10
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- Yes! I'm so sorry for those who are so deprived! nt - ereks mom 14:10 Jan 10
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- My dog had some tartar and a big REAL bone got most of it off. M - Karen sn 15:56 Jan 10
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- That's been my experience too. Our vet told us to . . . - Rose in BC 16:25 Jan 10
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- That's been my experience too. Our vet told us to . . . - Rose in BC 16:25 Jan 10
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- Depends. If they need general anesthesia, a lot less frequently than if they don't. nt - Chris in VA 15:42 Jan 10
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- When we had basset hounds -- regularly. Every two years or less. Our Berners don't have the same need. nt. - Rose in BC 12:43 Jan 10
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- I do, every couple years. - KPM 12:35 Jan 10
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- Hooks cost less than $2 each at Wal-Mart, if that matters to your budget. nt - Mrs. H. 12:53 Jan 10
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- Re: Question #2: Any crochet-ers out there? - Jacquelyn in NC 12:40 Jan 10
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- Actually I can find a G - Somehow I have E, F, G and Q! Strange! nt - momofkhm 12:41 Jan 10
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- Actually I can find a G - Somehow I have E, F, G and Q! Strange! nt - momofkhm 12:41 Jan 10
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- I had two dog trainers tell me that Costco dog food (Kirkland brand) was one of the best of the more inexpensive dog foods. nt - Jean in Newcastle 19:19 Jan 10
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- Just don't waste your money on corn....m - Karen sn 16:01 Jan 10
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- My vet recommended Eukanuba. Besides, it is fun to say! Hurry and buy it, because I just paid $40 for it this afternoon. nt - shanmar 13:03 Jan 10
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- Purina One. Very high quality. Reasonable price. nm - Janet in WA 12:27 Jan 10
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- Good Will is a good place to try - my mom has found lots at hers. St. Vinnie's if you have one. tn - 3lilreds in NC 14:36 Jan 10
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- TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, or any other store of that type. nt - Brigitte in Nc 13:07 Jan 10
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- Thrift stores?!? WalMart perhpaps? nt - sdWTMer 12:26 Jan 10
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- Do you want them all to match? - momofkhm 12:22 Jan 10
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- I'd like the cups to match the saucer, but the sets can be mis-matched....m - deniseb 12:30 Jan 10
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- Garage sale/large church sale--that's where I got my darling cups--about 2 bucks a piece, I now have 8 charming ones. nt - Chris in VA 15:44 Jan 10
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- Head to an antique mall or flea market... - Happy 13:15 Jan 10
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- Garage sale/large church sale--that's where I got my darling cups--about 2 bucks a piece, I now have 8 charming ones. nt - Chris in VA 15:44 Jan 10
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- I'd like the cups to match the saucer, but the sets can be mis-matched....m - deniseb 12:30 Jan 10
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- Remember that a watch means that conditions are right for a tornado to develop... - Karen in StL 13:30 Jan 10
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- Is it stormy outside? Can you see lightning? - Happy 13:17 Jan 10
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- Is it a watch or warning? During a watch, I'd say it's fine, but not during a warning. nt - Susan in TN 12:00 Jan 10
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- My kids are young yet, but it's always on the far horizon (m) - Sharon H. in IL 18:00 Jan 10
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- My dc all started taking classes at the local college during their jr. & sr. years. sm - Anne 13:18 Jan 10
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- Oh my goodness, you poor thing. Vent all you want! Can you lock yourself away somewhere? (((luckygirl))) nt - Yvette in CA 16:47 Jan 10
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- This is when I sip (or slurp) a nice glass (or bottle) of red wine. It looks better to the outsiders than say the shot of whiskey I really want. nt - Karen sn 16:07 Jan 10
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- Seriously, there's a lot more than this but I just can't bear to write it all down. What's posted is the easy stuff. nt - luckygirl 11:51 Jan 10
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- ((((((luckygirm)))))) Chocolate. Wine. Stat. Hope things get better. I have SOOOOO been there. (nt) - molly's mom 12:13 Jan 10
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- ((((((luckygirm)))))) Chocolate. Wine. Stat. Hope things get better. I have SOOOOO been there. (nt) - molly's mom 12:13 Jan 10
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- One of these 2? - Leigh Ann 14:02 Jan 10
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- Oh, Taste of Home has an advanced search... - Leigh Ann 14:05 Jan 10
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- **bangs head** I am not crazy, I swear. LA it was posted on your board at one time.. I know it was.. and it isn't any of those.. WAH!!! nt - GothicGyrl 14:10 Jan 10
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- LOL Sorry! I can picture it in my head, I think, but I don't recognize it either. I'll ask someone. nt - Leigh Ann 14:29 Jan 10
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- LOL Sorry! I can picture it in my head, I think, but I don't recognize it either. I'll ask someone. nt - Leigh Ann 14:29 Jan 10
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- **bangs head** I am not crazy, I swear. LA it was posted on your board at one time.. I know it was.. and it isn't any of those.. WAH!!! nt - GothicGyrl 14:10 Jan 10
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- Oh, Taste of Home has an advanced search... - Leigh Ann 14:05 Jan 10
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- Is it this one?...link inside - Tammy 12:22 Jan 10 (1)
- They didn't doa paternity test in our case... - Ferdie 14:36 Jan 10
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- If the child is a ward of the state, then the state is required to do a paternity test. nt - strider 13:24 Jan 10
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- K-9, free, parental settings, never had a problem in 4 years (nt) - Jodi-FL 11:38 Jan 10
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- Totally the right thing - I love the park and wonder why M - Karen sn 16:09 Jan 10
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- Well, we didn't make it to the park but I did let them have hours of playtime so that *I* could recover. nt - LG Gone Wild 17:25 Jan 10
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- Well, we didn't make it to the park but I did let them have hours of playtime so that *I* could recover. nt - LG Gone Wild 17:25 Jan 10
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- I'm popular when in the bathroom or on the phone-I don't dare use the phone in the bathroom though-They might break the door down:)nt - Pajama Mama 16:24 Jan 10
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- LOL!!! I can just see his grin, even though I have no idea what he looks like. :oD Too funny! Oh, and I've been doing the spoon-feeding thing like crazy today with ds. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 14:45 Jan 10
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- Once I considered counting the number of times I hear "Mommy. . ." in a day. I didn't. nt - BirkenKathy 13:06 Jan 10
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- it's the running joke here between dh & I that as soon as my tush hits porcelain, everybody comes looking for me...(m) - Jenny in Ca 12:09 Jan 10
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- I still sometimes feel like that and I my kids are 10, 11, and 11! nt. - Rose in BC 12:46 Jan 10
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- And, BTW, even my dogs lie outside the bathroom door when I'm in there. (They're very loyal. lol!) nt. - Rose in BC 12:48 Jan 10
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- If I don't shut the door all the way the cats open the door and come in with me. :sigh: nt - RhondaM. 13:11 Jan 10
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- Both of my cats come in when I take a bath. One sits on the edge of the tub and the other on the bath mat. nt - Brigitte in NC 13:16 Jan 10
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- They are wondering *why anyone* would sit in a tub full of water. (They think their way of bathing is best.) ;-) nt - RhondaM. 14:22 Jan 10
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- One joined me once. He wondered if the view was better from the other side, so he tried to walk across the faucet. Needless to say we both hopped out quickly ;-) nt - Brigitte in NC 14:47 Jan 10
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- LOL! nt - RhondaM. 16:02 Jan 10
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- LOL! nt - RhondaM. 16:02 Jan 10
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- One joined me once. He wondered if the view was better from the other side, so he tried to walk across the faucet. Needless to say we both hopped out quickly ;-) nt - Brigitte in NC 14:47 Jan 10
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- They are wondering *why anyone* would sit in a tub full of water. (They think their way of bathing is best.) ;-) nt - RhondaM. 14:22 Jan 10
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- Both of my cats come in when I take a bath. One sits on the edge of the tub and the other on the bath mat. nt - Brigitte in NC 13:16 Jan 10
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- If I don't shut the door all the way the cats open the door and come in with me. :sigh: nt - RhondaM. 13:11 Jan 10
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- And, BTW, even my dogs lie outside the bathroom door when I'm in there. (They're very loyal. lol!) nt. - Rose in BC 12:48 Jan 10
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- This reminds me of when my kids used to stick their fingers under the door! LOL (nt) - Rhonda in TX 12:12 Jan 10
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- Oh My Goodness, I can remember one day as a single mom when (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 13:03 Jan 10
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- Even my cat sticks her little white paw under the door to get my attention. This is the only time she does this. nt - Amy in PA 12:46 Jan 10
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- LOL. Our cat actually grabs the door and shakes it. She hates closed doors! (nt) - Rhonda in TX 4:48 Jan 11
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- LOL. Our cat actually grabs the door and shakes it. She hates closed doors! (nt) - Rhonda in TX 4:48 Jan 11
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- Oh My Goodness, I can remember one day as a single mom when (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 13:03 Jan 10
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- I still sometimes feel like that and I my kids are 10, 11, and 11! nt. - Rose in BC 12:46 Jan 10
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- lol. When I was about 7m preg with #3 I was visited by my 7 year old son and right behind him was his friend.......nt - lynn 11:51 Jan 10
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- That happens to me when I step foot in the shower...(m) - Sue G in PA 11:45 Jan 10
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- Not one of my 5 children is w/in 20' of me...now I will walk to the bathroom and -- well, you know the rest!! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 11:26 Jan 10
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- I find that I am most popular when I'm in the bathroom! :-) nt - WTMindy 11:21 Jan 10
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- I think most of us can say that-LOL! nt - Kristafish 11:27 Jan 10
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- I'm delusional then. I keep hoping that.. - Doran 11:36 Jan 10
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- Four bathrooms here, I hate to tell you, but it's not gonna happen! I just choose the biggest so I don't have to feel crowded! :) nm - Melissa in FL 12:37 Jan 10
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- Sorry to break the news to you, but they have special sensors that tell them where you are... - Brigitte in NC 12:09 Jan 10
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- lol. I think when we build our next house I will put in a hidden bathroom just for mom :) nt - lynn 11:53 Jan 10
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- Four bathrooms here, I hate to tell you, but it's not gonna happen! I just choose the biggest so I don't have to feel crowded! :) nm - Melissa in FL 12:37 Jan 10
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- I'm delusional then. I keep hoping that.. - Doran 11:36 Jan 10
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- I think most of us can say that-LOL! nt - Kristafish 11:27 Jan 10
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- I HIGHLY recommend the ones that Breadbecker's sells (m) - Cindy in C-ville 13:57 Jan 10
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- Thanks, ladies. For those who do muffins often.. how many pans do you have? (We're a fly of 4.) nt - Anna 13:16 Jan 10
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- Cooks Ilustrated recommendation: - Tap, tap, tap 11:43 Jan 10
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- pans that are 100% aluminum, like Wilton... - Karen K. in Tx 11:32 Jan 10
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- Doughmakers. nt - Holly in FL 11:21 Jan 10
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- I've always had good luck with Wilton. They are heavier duty so they heat evenly, and they clean up well without Teflon. nt - MamaPapa 11:20 Jan 10
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- I was *just* about to post about you - wondering how you slept last night. Glad you have a plan! nt - mama of two-ize 10:56 Jan 10
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- Last night was very much the same, but I know it will take some time. How are you doing today? nt - Crissy 11:02 Jan 10
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- I'm better, thanks for asking! (sm) - mama of two-ize 11:17 Jan 10
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- Hey, Janna -- way cool! I'm smiling w/ you! nt - Doran 11:37 Jan 10
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- Thanks, Doran! nt - mama of two-ize 18:56 Jan 10
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- Thanks, Doran! nt - mama of two-ize 18:56 Jan 10
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- Hey, Janna -- way cool! I'm smiling w/ you! nt - Doran 11:37 Jan 10
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- I'm better, thanks for asking! (sm) - mama of two-ize 11:17 Jan 10
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- Last night was very much the same, but I know it will take some time. How are you doing today? nt - Crissy 11:02 Jan 10
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- Don't know - but do you know how much they poop?! nt - Karen sn 18:33 Jan 10
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- Our bunny is far from mini, and it probably costs us $10 or less to feed him. (We buy the food in bulk at the feed store.) (nt) - Wendi 10:46 Jan 10
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- Sometimes, the most profound of awakenings come wrapped in the quietest of moments - Red Badge of Courage (nt) - Rachel 23:04 Jan 10
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- In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. nt - Cindyg 18:54 Jan 10
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- How about "A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away." - Cindyg 18:53 Jan 10
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- "I went to bed with gum in my mouth, and now there's gum in my hair." - Caroline 18:14 Jan 10
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- "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow."--To Kill A Mockingbird--nt - Pajama Mama 16:38 Jan 10
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- In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit. nt - Kay in Cal 16:25 Jan 10
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- It was Wang Lung's marriage day. (m) - Plaid Dad 14:09 Jan 10
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- In the great green room there was a telephone... - SM 13:38 Jan 10
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- And a red balloon. And a picture of - . . . nt - Tonia 15:44 Jan 10
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- a cow jumping over the moon. (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 16:04 Jan 10
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- a cow jumping over the moon. (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 16:04 Jan 10
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- And a red balloon. And a picture of - . . . nt - Tonia 15:44 Jan 10
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- "Once there was a little bunny who wanted to run away..." - Linda in Richland 13:08 Jan 10
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- Call me Ishmael. nt - BirkenKathy 13:05 Jan 10
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- There was no lake at Camp Green Lake. - percytruffle 12:57 Jan 10
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- Once upon a time, there were four little rabbits and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. - Margaret in CO 12:33 Jan 10
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- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. nm - Janet in WA 12:32 Jan 10
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- Yeah, I know you mentioned that one, but couldn't resist anyway. nm - Janet in WA 12:35 Jan 10
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- Yeah, I know you mentioned that one, but couldn't resist anyway. nm - Janet in WA 12:35 Jan 10
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- Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin - Margaret in CO 12:31 Jan 10
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- The primroses were over - Margaret in CO 12:26 Jan 10
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- "All boys grow old, but one." Peter Pan nt. - Jenny in Ca 12:13 Jan 10
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- From the very beginning, there was not the slightest doubt that Olga da Polga was the sort of guinea pig who would go places. - mooooom 12:07 Jan 10
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- Scarlett O'Hara was not beautiful, but men seldom realized it.... (Gone with the Wind) nt - Susan in TN 11:58 Jan 10
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- I read my Grandmother's FIRST YEAR PRINTING. I love love love Scarlett's determination. nt - Karen sn 18:45 Jan 10
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- I read my Grandmother's FIRST YEAR PRINTING. I love love love Scarlett's determination. nt - Karen sn 18:45 Jan 10
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- "There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." - PariSarah 11:30 Jan 10
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- This is my favorite. nt - battlemaiden 22:56 Jan 10
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- This is my favorite. nt - battlemaiden 22:56 Jan 10
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- For us "literature challenged" people...you MUST also include the title of the book! Smiles! nt - Holly in FL 11:20 Jan 10
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- "It was a pleasure to burn." - RegularMom 11:07 Jan 10
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- "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. " - mama of two-ize 11:01 Jan 10
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- Snoopy: It was a dark and stormy night.... nt - Lady Katherine 10:53 Jan 10
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- Ooh, and A Wrinkle in Time, too. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:39 Jan 11
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- Ooh, and A Wrinkle in Time, too. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:39 Jan 11
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- TOM! nt - VirginiaDawn 10:51 Jan 10
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- Call me Ishmael. nt - KPM 10:46 Jan 10
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- Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show. - Crissy 10:46 Jan 10
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- Re: Famous opening lines? - JFS in IL 10:43 Jan 10
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- Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Tolstoy...Anna K nt. - JFS oops 10:44 Jan 10
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- Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Tolstoy...Anna K nt. - JFS oops 10:44 Jan 10
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- I write this sitting in the kitchen sink. (m) - Jane in NC 10:42 Jan 10
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- Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. nt - Daisy 10:41 Jan 10
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- In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. nt - strider 10:39 Jan 10
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- If you give a mouse a cookie... :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 10:37 Jan 10
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- It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. - Jennifer 10:37 Jan 10
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- I was just going to say that one! Best opening line ever besides the DIcken's quote! nt. - Jenny in Ca 12:12 Jan 10
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- One of my faves. I still get a wry smile on my face whenever I read it. nt - CookieMonster 11:31 Jan 10
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- I *know* I have read this before, why can I not remember where it comes from? It wasn't... - Virginia Dawn 10:41 Jan 10
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- Pride and Prejudice. :-D nt - strider 10:43 Jan 10
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- Blushing. nt - Virginia Dawn 10:45 Jan 10
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- Blushing. nt - Virginia Dawn 10:45 Jan 10
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- Pride and Prejudice. :-D nt - strider 10:43 Jan 10
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- I was just going to say that one! Best opening line ever besides the DIcken's quote! nt. - Jenny in Ca 12:12 Jan 10
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- My favorite is "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.". nt - KPM 10:37 Jan 10
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- We posted at the same time! :) - Jennifer 10:38 Jan 10
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- We posted at the same time! :) - Jennifer 10:38 Jan 10
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- Is this available anywhere on the internet? nt - WTMCassandra 10:23 Jan 10
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- I don't know how that would work... - Virginia Dawn 10:33 Jan 10
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- I don't know how that would work... - Virginia Dawn 10:33 Jan 10
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- Ah! Glad you asked. It was buried. Got it and replied. Thanks! :-) nt - Dy 10:38 Jan 10
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- I had a friend whose dentist wanted to pull all her baby teeth. No go for the parents. Thank God - because she M - Karen sn 18:52 Jan 10
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- Thanks for the reassurance! nt - chiguirre 14:29 Jan 10
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- Ds was 8. I was worried. (sm) - Lisa in Jax 12:59 Jan 10
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- The later the better :) nt - Kendra in CA 11:11 Jan 10
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- Dd8 lost her first just before she turned 8; ds was 5 or 6 y/o (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 11:06 Jan 10
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- It depends on where your ds cut his first tooth. - LMA 10:14 Jan 10
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- I was 10! Lost my last two because they had to pull them out when I was 20! nt - sdWTMer 10:14 Jan 10
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- Ds was 8. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:09 Jan 10
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- For mine (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 10:07 Jan 10
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- Is there copyright laws we need to obey for this? I've never done it because I did not know what was legal. nt - Jean in Wisc 10:52 Jan 10
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- Good question -- I don't know the answer though. I am guessing it depends on what and from where it came nt - Mom2legomaniacs 11:57 Jan 10
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- Good question -- I don't know the answer though. I am guessing it depends on what and from where it came nt - Mom2legomaniacs 11:57 Jan 10
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- That's exactly what I wanted to know!! Thanks so much!nt - maria/me 10:45 Jan 10
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- Is there copyright laws we need to obey for this? I've never done it because I did not know what was legal. nt - Jean in Wisc 10:52 Jan 10
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- It's like a cake. When you flip it out of the pan the bottom becomes the new top - because it's the pretty side no full of holes! nt - Chadam 15:17 Jan 10
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- Thank you, thank you. Of COURSE it is rounded side up... but my dh holds otherwise... - Kay in Cal 11:25 Jan 10
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- Dh and I spent DAYS over whether 'love, honor, and OBEY' would be in our wedding vows. (sm) - Mrs. H. 13:03 Jan 10
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- Dh and I spent DAYS over whether 'love, honor, and OBEY' would be in our wedding vows. (sm) - Mrs. H. 13:03 Jan 10
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- Marital discord you say?? (sm) - Doran 11:14 Jan 10
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- As you eat them, or as they are baked? They are *made* flat-side up. nt - Crissy 11:10 Jan 10
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- As you eat them, or as they are baked? They are *made* flat-side up. nt - Crissy 11:10 Jan 10
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- The rounded side goes up.... And there's one important fact that supercedes the front or back on the toilet paper....... - Kathy in MD 11:09 Jan 10
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- Rounded side is the top, and the hanging toilet paper goes IN FRONT!!! (m) - Melissa in NJ 10:43 Jan 10
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- One reason for hanging TP backwards (loose end in back) is to defeat a cat who likes to bat at it and unroll it all over the floor. BUT... - Janet in WA 13:08 Jan 10
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- why does the hanging tp go in the front. . . - shell in SC 11:11 Jan 10
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- Because if it's on top, it's easier to rip off for those using only one hand. If it's on the bottom it just keeps on rolling. nt - Karin 15:38 Jan 10
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- So you can reach it easily! Plus, it just looks better, IMHO... like a little curtain. nt - Kay in Cal 11:30 Jan 10
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- What is the sound of one hand clapping? LOL! (m) - Melissa in NJ 11:20 Jan 10
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- Because if it's on top, it's easier to rip off for those using only one hand. If it's on the bottom it just keeps on rolling. nt - Karin 15:38 Jan 10
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- LOL!! My mom hangs them "backwards" too - even as a kid I used to turn them to the front. tn - 3lilreds in NC 10:56 Jan 10
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- Noooo! Are you the person who comes to my house and turns my tp around? (j/k) /nt - Karen in StL 11:11 Jan 10
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- I confess. That time 8 years ago during the big family party? It was me. - lovemykids 14:39 Jan 10
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- ROFL! I have never turned TP around in other people's houses, though I freely admit that I have been sorely tempted! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 11:21 Jan 10
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- I confess. That time 8 years ago during the big family party? It was me. - lovemykids 14:39 Jan 10
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- Noooo! Are you the person who comes to my house and turns my tp around? (j/k) /nt - Karen in StL 11:11 Jan 10
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- One reason for hanging TP backwards (loose end in back) is to defeat a cat who likes to bat at it and unroll it all over the floor. BUT... - Janet in WA 13:08 Jan 10
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- Doesn't this remind you of the age old toilet paper issue. Over or under? nt - sdWTMer 10:28 Jan 10 (1)
- Rounded side up. nt - WTMCassandra 10:23 Jan 10
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- No question, the rounded side is the top - just like a loaf of bread, muffin, meatloaf, etc. nt - Brigitte in NC 10:22 Jan 10
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- Kay, I truly hope you're in the "rounded side is the top" camp, because I just have to say... - Janet in WA 10:16 Jan 10
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- The rounded side is up. Holes go on the bottom. nt - lovemykids 10:14 Jan 10
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- The round side. Unless it's deep fried, then there's no top or bottom. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 10:07 Jan 10
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- Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. That is all. nt - shell in SC 11:10 Jan 10
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- Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. That is all. nt - shell in SC 11:10 Jan 10
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- Rounded side... (we do not eat twinkies either...double yuk!) nt - Holly IN 10:06 Jan 10
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- The only thing worse than looking at a Twinkie, is looking at the *bottom* of a Twinkie. ;o) (definitely, the rounded part goes up) (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 9:57 Jan 10
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- Finally, a question I can answer... LOL...the rounded side, of course! nt - Hikin' Mama 9:56 Jan 10
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- Rounded. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:50 Jan 10
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- The rounded side! The side with the holes is where they filled it. :) nt - Jenn in FL 9:48 Jan 10
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- Mega dittos! nt - sdWTMer 10:15 Jan 10
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- Agreed! nt - melhouse 9:55 Jan 10
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- Absolultely! nt - Melinda in VT 9:54 Jan 10
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- Dittos! Rounded side is the top! nt - Mary in ID 9:51 Jan 10
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- And, the flat side is where it sits in the package, and where it would sit on the plate (sm) - Mrs. H. 9:50 Jan 10
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- Mega dittos! nt - sdWTMer 10:15 Jan 10
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- It's so much better the second time around! nt - Karen sn 18:58 Jan 10
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- What fun! I'm thinking of you this evening, and raising a glass to toast your new endeavor! woohoo! nt - Dy 17:32 Jan 10
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- Good luck! I know you'll enjoy it! :) nt - Yvette in CA 16:56 Jan 10
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- Congrats & good luck! I does get a little creepy though when you are obviously older than the instructor. nt - shell in SC 11:13 Jan 10 (1)
- My mom went back to college and she in her sixties nt - Becky from MS 9:49 Jan 10
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- I bet the prof is thrilled to have you - Chadam 9:41 Jan 10
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- Here's betting you make straight A's.... - cat in black 9:36 Jan 10
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- Wow, you got a whole semester! Good for you. You are going to have so much fun. Remind... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:33 Jan 10
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- World History, using a Spielvogel text, too. - Virginia Dawn 9:38 Jan 10
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- By the way.... - Virginia Dawn 9:47 Jan 10
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- Oh, wow, thanks! I'm very glad. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:49 Jan 10
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- Oh, wow, thanks! I'm very glad. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:49 Jan 10
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- By the way.... - Virginia Dawn 9:47 Jan 10
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- World History, using a Spielvogel text, too. - Virginia Dawn 9:38 Jan 10
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- My grandmother STARTED college when she was in her forties (sm) - Mrs. H. 9:30 Jan 10
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- Try cleaning the rubber boot inside the door and run vinegar through the soap/softener dispensers,..m - Tap, tap, tap 11:19 Jan 10
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- Run a load of bleachables through on the hot/bleachy setting with some baking soda, then... - Shelly in IL 9:29 Jan 10
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- Re: Front load washer question: Does anyone get this really RANK smell during the wash/rinse cycle? (m) - Txmom 9:22 Jan 10
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- Re: watery: let the soup cook down for a while. (m) - 3lilreds in NC 11:01 Jan 10
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- Northern Bean Chowder... - Amy in NY 9:13 Jan 10
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- This looks good. Thanks for the link and suggestion! nt - mama of two-ize 10:55 Jan 10
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- And I did remove some of the chowder and blend it.... - Amy in NY 9:21 Jan 10
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- This looks good. Thanks for the link and suggestion! nt - mama of two-ize 10:55 Jan 10
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- Great northerns will work fine. One trick for thickening up soup: - mjia 8:58 Jan 10
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- Wow, that's really something! nt - Karin 15:40 Jan 10
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- Congrats to him! HOO-YA! nt - Lisa in Jax 13:01 Jan 10
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- Yeehaw! - Margaret in CO 12:35 Jan 10
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- Congratulations! nt - CookieMonster 11:38 Jan 10
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- Wow! God bless him for his service to all of us! My dad was a Marine, and I grew up hearing stories about how tough they are. I admire Marines greatly. (nt) - Wendi 10:35 Jan 10
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- Tell him thank you very much from our family to him! I have the utmost respect for those who fight for my freedoms! nt - sdWTMer 10:20 Jan 10
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- Ditto! nt - sharon in SC 10:56 Jan 10
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- Ditto! nt - sharon in SC 10:56 Jan 10
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- Cool & Congratulations! nt - Tammyla 9:00 Jan 10
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- I remember those days! I watched dh graduate from there 18.5 years ago. nt - Shelly in IL 8:45 Jan 10
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- Your friend does seem to be acting silly-Reminds me of the Seinfeld eppy when George was mad that someone "stole" the name he picked for his future child--nt - Pajama Mama 21:13 Jan 10
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- She would REALLY not like me. I ALWAYS copy party ideas! - Excelsior! Academy 19:41 Jan 10
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- You've got to be kidding! I don't think I could be friends with someone sooooo petty. nt - Karen sn 19:00 Jan 10
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- Yikes. With friends like that who needs enemies? Isn't there something else more important going on in the world that she can get upset over? (nt) - Nancy in MI 14:04 Jan 10
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- FOLLOW-UP - strider 13:56 Jan 10
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- Wow. Sigh. She sounds like a *tough* person to be friends with. :o( nt - abbeyej 15:58 Jan 10
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- Yes, being afraid of another fight like the one you had in the past... - Mekanamom 15:16 Jan 10
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- That's WONDEFUL that you have established such a strong, positive ... - Brenda 14:38 Jan 10
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- It IS petty and she has ZERO right to dictate to you what kind of birthday party you can throw for your kids, just because she's got a convoluted idea in her head that her kids **need** a big party every other year. - GothicGyrl 14:13 Jan 10
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- I have to agree with Toni here. She still seems to think she owns a patent on the pool party concept, even if she concedes that it is your right. - dirty ethel rackham 14:59 Jan 10
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- I have to agree with Toni here. She still seems to think she owns a patent on the pool party concept, even if she concedes that it is your right. - dirty ethel rackham 14:59 Jan 10
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- Wow. Sigh. She sounds like a *tough* person to be friends with. :o( nt - abbeyej 15:58 Jan 10
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- I don't know your friend at all, but it has been my experience that people who react in this sort of way to ordinary life situations have much bigger issues going on in their lives. - Mekanamom 11:41 Jan 10
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- She needs help. That would be my main concern if she really is your friend. - mom2abcd 11:34 Jan 10
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- It does make my flags go up too! Yikes. nt - sdWTMer 12:03 Jan 10
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- It does make my flags go up too! Yikes. nt - sdWTMer 12:03 Jan 10
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- Uh! What a freak! (((Sorry))), I know she is your friend but that just sounds a like a crazy person to me. nt - LG Gone Wild 11:23 Jan 10
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- I never understand.... - Kelli in TN 10:58 Jan 10
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- Isn't the party for the kids? If the kids are happy to go to similar parties, why in the world should the mom mind? Is her identity and self-worth really that wrapped up in having a "unique" party for her dd? In that case, tell her we used to have pool parties in FL in the 1970s. Maybe try spelunking. I don't think anyone's done that for a kids' party. Yet. (nt) - Wendi 10:45 Jan 10
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- Boy, Momma Tigers can be fierce, can't they? My boys are lucky if they get taken out to dinner. Birthdays are soooo not my thing. So I really don't get this. nt - sdWTMer 10:27 Jan 10
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- Your friend has a major problem, and you don't have to play into it. - lovemykids 10:23 Jan 10
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- ROFLOL @ birthday cake comment nt - j.griff 11:18 Jan 10
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- ROFLOL @ birthday cake comment nt - j.griff 11:18 Jan 10
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- When my dd was this age, if there was a "cool" party idea, ALL the girls wanted to do it. They just had 2x or 3x the fun doing it over. nt - Angel 10:18 Jan 10
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- Apparently, I and several of my friends have also stolen and copied her daughter's idea. Give her my sincerest apologies. (((Strider))) nt - Hikin' Mama 9:58 Jan 10
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- Me too. My dc copy her every summer. /nt - Karen in StL 11:09 Jan 10
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- Snort! I almost spewed my coffee. nt - Daisy 10:45 Jan 10
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- Me too. My dc copy her every summer. /nt - Karen in StL 11:09 Jan 10
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- Yeah, sure. *WE* know you have absolutely nothing better to do all day than sit around drumming up ways to sabotage her child's party and make her plans your own. :P How ridiculous. ((())) nt - imeverywoman 9:41 Jan 10
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- I think I have some sympathy for your friend. Although, it sounds like her reaction was over the top..........m - Stacy in NJ 9:39 Jan 10
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- Yeah, I agree here. If I knew one of my dc's friends were planning a particular party, I would discourage my dc from having the same one, especially first. (m) - Erica in PA 13:16 Jan 10
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- My dd has no memory at all of being told of their plans. She never mentioned them--just the other mutual friend from 2 years ago who did a pool party. *I* was also unaware of their plans. If they told dd then she honestly forgot--I question whether the supposed conversation ever happened at all. nt - strider 13:29 Jan 10
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- If it were *me,* I probably still would ask my dc to come up with another fun birthday idea. (m) - Erica in PA 15:23 Jan 10
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- That seems patently unfair to me, though I do appreciate your opinion and dialogue. The invitations have been sent, the plans have been made. It doesn't seem fair to my dd to switch course--she wasn't *trying* to "copy" or "steal" and she does have a right to plan a lovely party under the parameters I set for her. nt - strider 15:30 Jan 10
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- I didn't realize the plans were that far underway. Yeah, at that point there probably isn't much you can do. I thought it was still at the discussion phase. At that point, I think that would have been reasonable. (nt) - Erica in PA 16:56 Jan 10
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- Ah. Yes--she learned of our pool plans when they received their invitation. nt - strider 17:20 Jan 10
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- Ah. Yes--she learned of our pool plans when they received their invitation. nt - strider 17:20 Jan 10
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- I didn't realize the plans were that far underway. Yeah, at that point there probably isn't much you can do. I thought it was still at the discussion phase. At that point, I think that would have been reasonable. (nt) - Erica in PA 16:56 Jan 10
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- That seems patently unfair to me, though I do appreciate your opinion and dialogue. The invitations have been sent, the plans have been made. It doesn't seem fair to my dd to switch course--she wasn't *trying* to "copy" or "steal" and she does have a right to plan a lovely party under the parameters I set for her. nt - strider 15:30 Jan 10
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- If it were *me,* I probably still would ask my dc to come up with another fun birthday idea. (m) - Erica in PA 15:23 Jan 10
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- My dd has no memory at all of being told of their plans. She never mentioned them--just the other mutual friend from 2 years ago who did a pool party. *I* was also unaware of their plans. If they told dd then she honestly forgot--I question whether the supposed conversation ever happened at all. nt - strider 13:29 Jan 10
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- If OP didn't know about friend's pool plans, how could it be considered copying? - LMA 9:52 Jan 10
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- But... copied? Really? A POOL party? How is that even remotely copying? Is it copying if... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:48 Jan 10
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- The point isn't whether the party idea was *copied* or not, it's.............. - Stacy in NJ 11:31 Jan 10
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- Not to mention the fact that certain parties seem to come in waves.... - Brigitte in NC 10:31 Jan 10
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- Ooh! Ooh! Roller-rink parties! Remeber those? nt - Mrs. H. (kid from the 80s) 11:10 Jan 10
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- Hey! You copied me! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 16:15 Jan 10
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- Hey! You copied me! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 16:15 Jan 10
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- Ooh! Ooh! Roller-rink parties! Remeber those? nt - Mrs. H. (kid from the 80s) 11:10 Jan 10
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- I guess I live under the same rock, lol. I'm sorry but I wouldn't have much patience with such petty behavior, lol. nt - Kim in TN (used to be in NV) 10:13 Jan 10
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- The point isn't whether the party idea was *copied* or not, it's.............. - Stacy in NJ 11:31 Jan 10
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- Well, trying to understand her perspective is why I apologized repeatedly for the mix-up and assured her repeatedly we never meant to copy. My explanations and apologies were met with her repeated refrain of being annoyed and taking a long time to get over it. nt - strider 9:45 Jan 10
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- If it were me, I would let this "friendship" go unless and until she makes some sort of move at reconciliation. - Brigitte in NC 10:36 Jan 10
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- If it were me, I would let this "friendship" go unless and until she makes some sort of move at reconciliation. - Brigitte in NC 10:36 Jan 10
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- Yeah, I agree here. If I knew one of my dc's friends were planning a particular party, I would discourage my dc from having the same one, especially first. (m) - Erica in PA 13:16 Jan 10
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- So they are the only people in the town *allowed* to have a pool party?? The woman sounds unhinged. Perhaps she should purchace a trademark? - Old Dominion Heather 9:18 Jan 10
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- A question... - j.griff 9:17 Jan 10
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- I am confused. - strider 9:32 Jan 10
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- Re: I am confused. - j.griff 10:19 Jan 10
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- I read it that way at first, too. But I *think*.... - Janet in WA 9:42 Jan 10
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- yes, that's what I meant nt - j.griff 10:09 Jan 10
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- yes, that's what I meant nt - j.griff 10:09 Jan 10
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- Re: I am confused. - j.griff 10:19 Jan 10
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- I am confused. - strider 9:32 Jan 10
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- Don't be furious. That is one family I would probably not want to be around. How petty. nt - lynn 9:12 Jan 10
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- OMG! How old is your woman friend? 5? 2? How absolutely ridicuous! Her dd can't have a pool party, too? Is it only "allowed" that one friend have a pool party? State law? LOL! nt - Sue G in PA 9:11 Jan 10
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- Everything I wanted to say has already been said, so I'll just add this. ((((Strider))) nt - Unicorn 8:57 Jan 10
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- Your dd should have whatever party she wants if you agree to it. I've never known kids to get upset at going to 2 pool parties! But...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 8:56 Jan 10
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- I had someone really angry at me for something I new nothing about-- - Jean in Wisc 8:45 Jan 10
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- She didn't exactly invent the idea of a pool party - kwim? - Chadam 8:44 Jan 10
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- Exactly! In fact, a fun response might be to call her and say, "I was asking a friend about this and she told me that *she* had a pool party back in 1987 - - Jenn in Mo 9:41 Jan 10
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- Great idea! nt - Anita, formerly in KC 11:24 Jan 10
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- Great idea! nt - Anita, formerly in KC 11:24 Jan 10
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- That was my thought as well. I had pool parties every summer as a kid. I have done them a couple times with my own kids. nt - dirty ethel rackham 8:55 Jan 10 (1)
- Exactly! In fact, a fun response might be to call her and say, "I was asking a friend about this and she told me that *she* had a pool party back in 1987 - - Jenn in Mo 9:41 Jan 10
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- What, she's the only person on the planet who can have a pool party? Gimme a break! (m) - Solamichella 8:43 Jan 10
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- I am sorry to say that your very dear friend has a screw loose. Seriously, this borders on clinically paranoid IMO. "Absurd" and "bizarre" have been used in this thread, and that pretty much sums it up. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 8:42 Jan 10
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- Yep! nt - KJB 8:55 Jan 10
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- Yep! nt - KJB 8:55 Jan 10
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- What is wrong with people? Even though I'm sure your DD isn't lying, SO WHAT if she DID get the idea from your "friend's" daughter??? - Melissa in NJ 8:37 Jan 10
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- So...all the children who had a bowling party after my DS had his copied our idea? This is SO childish! m - Holly in FL 8:31 Jan 10
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- Bizarre! My dd and her two friends all had the same type of birthday party this year - a sleepover. There was no talk of "copying". nt - Jenelle 8:30 Jan 10
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- It's about your sweet daughter's birthday and what SHE wants to make her day special. Nothing else matters. (nt) - Rebecca in GA 8:28 Jan 10
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- I'd be sad and hurt too, but wouldn't change plans...sm - 5wolfcubs 8:26 Jan 10
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- Okay. This is why I don't have many friends.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 8:20 Jan 10
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- "sounds like they would have had twice as much fun then. Too bad your girls will miss it." --and FWIW, - Peek a Boo 8:16 Jan 10
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- IMO you are fine. nt - Karin 8:14 Jan 10
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- That is absurd! I always take it as a complement when someone wants to do what I've done, or thinks my idea is a good one. She's acting like a two-year old! nt - a.j. 8:12 Jan 10
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- Hey, that sounds like me! : ) - AFwife Claire 8:38 Jan 10
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- That's me, that's me. ( m) - Marie in OH 11:30 Jan 10
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- That's me, that's me. ( m) - Marie in OH 11:30 Jan 10
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- One caution about safety deposit boxes is that if the owner of the box dies, it may be a while before its contents can be accessed. nt - dirty ethel rackham 15:07 Jan 10
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- I put my brother-who-would-gnaw-his-arm-off-before-doing-anything-illegal-or-selfish, - kalanamak 16:18 Jan 10
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- I guess I meant that, if you don't, it can be a problem. Many people don't realize this. - dirty ethel rackham 17:56 Jan 10
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- I guess I meant that, if you don't, it can be a problem. Many people don't realize this. - dirty ethel rackham 17:56 Jan 10
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- I put my brother-who-would-gnaw-his-arm-off-before-doing-anything-illegal-or-selfish, - kalanamak 16:18 Jan 10
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- Warning -- don't count on a "burn proof" safe... - GVA 14:58 Jan 10
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- Bank safety deposit along with a copy of all our digital photographs and home videos. nt - Amy in PA 9:26 Jan 10
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- What a great idea! I never thought of putting the pix and videos there, too. nt - imeverywoman 9:44 Jan 10
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- What a great idea! I never thought of putting the pix and videos there, too. nt - imeverywoman 9:44 Jan 10
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- We have two fire proof safes one - Txmom 9:25 Jan 10
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- Umm. I'm not insinuating anything about KIN, but please be very careful about answering this question. - Suzanne in ABQ 9:07 Jan 10
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- Well, I thought of that after I posted it. :) I'm a very real person who is trying to get her cluttered life orgainzed. :) Today I'm working in the office. nt - KIN 9:09 Jan 10
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- I know. But, there are lots of eyes reading this page, and not all of them are thinking about decluttering. :o) - Suzanne in ABQ 9:19 Jan 10
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- Thanks. :) I agree, one must be careful. I didn't really want to know the location, but "how". :) nt - KIN 9:45 Jan 10
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- I know. I just got alarmed when I saw specific locations in the house. Seems like an invitation, almost, KWIM? (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 9:55 Jan 10
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- I know. I just got alarmed when I saw specific locations in the house. Seems like an invitation, almost, KWIM? (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 9:55 Jan 10
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- Thanks. :) I agree, one must be careful. I didn't really want to know the location, but "how". :) nt - KIN 9:45 Jan 10
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- I know. But, there are lots of eyes reading this page, and not all of them are thinking about decluttering. :o) - Suzanne in ABQ 9:19 Jan 10
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- Well, I thought of that after I posted it. :) I'm a very real person who is trying to get her cluttered life orgainzed. :) Today I'm working in the office. nt - KIN 9:09 Jan 10
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- We have a small burn-proof safe for those original documents. nt - Amy in NH 9:03 Jan 10
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- Originals go in the bank safety deposit box. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 8:22 Jan 10
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- In our bedroom closet in a metal box....This probably isn't the best place! nm - Chocolate Princess 8:17 Jan 10
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- I'm asking b/c I don't think in a basket on top of a messy desk is the correct place for these things!!! nt - KIN 7:56 Jan 10
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- can easily get thrown away that way. put in a small safe you can get at walmart nm - Txmom 9:26 Jan 10
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- can easily get thrown away that way. put in a small safe you can get at walmart nm - Txmom 9:26 Jan 10
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- I work fulltime and homeschool. - Carol in Cal. 15:00 Jan 10
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- Thank you everyone. Now an ethics question. . .(long) - BirkenKathy 13:01 Jan 10
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- I would ask around among: - PariSarah 6:07 Jan 11
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- Well, I know from friends that once you have people coming to your home for business purposes, - LMA 15:52 Jan 10
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- I would ask around among: - PariSarah 6:07 Jan 11
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- I have a cleaning business and just started working from home. I have older children who can babysit so childcare isn't an issue. We school around my schedule nt - Quiver0f10 12:57 Jan 10
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- I work 25+ hrs per week - moooom 12:16 Jan 10
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- 2 part-time jobs... - Karen K. in Tx 11:38 Jan 10
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- I work 4 mornings a week as a church secretary.... - ChrisN in NY 10:57 Jan 10
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- I work on average 20 hours a week. I only work nights (7p-7a) and don't do daycare. - AnneJ 10:51 Jan 10
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- I am working part-time this year. I teach Spanish in our co-op once a week, and take care of rabbits at a shelter six days a week. I drag ds along to both jobs. (nt) - Wendi 10:50 Jan 10
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- Very part time. I am a labor doula, childbirth educator and an apprentice midwife. nt - Heather in OK 10:16 Jan 10
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- Re: Very part time. I am a labor doula, childbirth educator and an apprentice midwife. nt - BirkenKathy 13:03 Jan 10
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- Re: Very part time. I am a labor doula, childbirth educator and an apprentice midwife. nt - BirkenKathy 13:03 Jan 10
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- I work two part time jobs... - Holly IN 10:14 Jan 10
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- I do some very part-time tutoring, m - Jami in TX 10:00 Jan 10
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- I worked full-time 2nd shift last year, 2-12. Drove me nearly crazy - Tarheel Heather 9:40 Jan 10
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- yes I do, just started a little over a month ago.... - Lisa in VA 9:29 Jan 10
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- I've worked from home for four years now (m) - Sarah CB 9:05 Jan 10
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- I worked for a 2 years at a daycare center as the head school age teacher. I worked before school and after school and had from 9-3 off so I home schooled then. It got a little tricky on school vacations, but, we worked it out well. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:59 Jan 10
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- I have work on a casual, call-in basis. It works out to about one day a week. nt. - Rose in BC 8:48 Jan 10
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- To answer the rest of your questions . . . - Rose in BC 8:57 Jan 10
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- To answer the rest of your questions . . . - Rose in BC 8:57 Jan 10
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- I babysit a toddler and do very pt work for my chiro. (m) - Solamichella 8:44 Jan 10
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- I work 3 days a week from 4:30 AM to 7:00. The pay is enough that I don't need more hours and dh is home w/ girls.nt - Robin Hood 8:28 Jan 10
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- I work a swing shift so I'm home during the day......my kids are older, almost 13yo and 15yo so they can stay home for the couple of hours between when I go to work and when my husband gets home......also - Rachel 8:26 Jan 10
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- Yes. Feel free to email me. nt but email - PariSarah 8:10 Jan 10
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- cheap hairspray does - cat in black 9:00 Jan 10
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- Not sure. There is a stain remover designed for this type of problem - Karin 8:30 Jan 10
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- What joy to read your post!! (this got long).... - 4galmom 15:19 Jan 10
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- I'm going to look into that book, Stacey... - Jeanne in MN 8:30 Jan 10
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- I'm glad you feel you're "getting somewhere" Stacey! - Andie 8:18 Jan 10
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- That is too funny! Love the pic! Sorry your appt wasn't better (m) - Yvette in CA 17:24 Jan 10
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- Why did the ultra sound tech leave? Very strange! nt - lovemykids 10:30 Jan 10
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- The entire visit was bizarre. I'm not sure, exactly, what the problem was (m) - Dy 11:07 Jan 10
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- Wow. I hope you'll share all this with your mw. - lovemykids 11:16 Jan 10
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- Wow. I hope you'll share all this with your mw. - lovemykids 11:16 Jan 10
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- The entire visit was bizarre. I'm not sure, exactly, what the problem was (m) - Dy 11:07 Jan 10
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- That's hilarious! It's so crystal clear - I figured I wouldn't be able to see him, but whoa! There he is! In your womb! nt - jmgconner 10:12 Jan 10
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- LOL - party in Dy's womb! nt - Amy in Orlando 10:07 Jan 10
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- Well, if he's going to be in there with little Heinrich, he needs to get that cigarette out of the corner of his mouth. nm - Janet in WA 9:09 Jan 10
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- ROFL - I had to go back and look for that one! That's hilarious! nt - Dy 11:09 Jan 10
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- ROFL - I had to go back and look for that one! That's hilarious! nt - Dy 11:09 Jan 10
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- Well, that was just plain old...obvious. I'm stunned I could see the baby & the other face so clearly. Too funny, I figured I would be one of those..."I don't see." nt - Tammyla 8:55 Jan 10
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- So that's where he's been hiding since the writers' strike started!! HA!! nt - Holly in FL 8:33 Jan 10
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- Your womb is a riot! (And I mean that in the nicest way!) Thanks for sharing! nt - KJB 8:20 Jan 10
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- What's so funny about it to me is that I can't tell what is what with the actual baby, but Murray is pretty darn clear! LOL nt - Chris in VA 7:47 Jan 10 (2)
- don't forget John Taylor Gatto-- - Peek a Boo 20:48 Jan 10
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- Here is a bibliography of studies on homeschooling - Sebastian (a lady) 17:28 Jan 10
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- There is also this article, from a Brit researcher - Sebastian (a lady) 17:35 Jan 10
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- There is also this article, from a Brit researcher - Sebastian (a lady) 17:35 Jan 10
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- You know, I really would have liked to get some answers - saw 12:19 Jan 10
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- It's really hard to get useful stats on homeschooling. (m) - angela in ohio 12:36 Jan 10
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- Reading you response below. (m) - angela in ohio 12:40 Jan 10
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- Reading you response below. (m) - angela in ohio 12:40 Jan 10
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- It's really hard to get useful stats on homeschooling. (m) - angela in ohio 12:36 Jan 10
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- I would actually leave homeschooling out of the discussion - Sebastian (a lady) 9:29 Jan 10
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- The current Issue of Mensa has a good article about hs gifted and special needs. nt - Old Dominion Heather 9:23 Jan 10
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- Thank you! nt - saw 12:34 Jan 10
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- Thank you! nt - saw 12:34 Jan 10
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- I'm sure you'll be able to find some stats if you want them but I'd keep in mind you don't have to justify your decision to anyone. I wouldn't approach your meeting ready to defend home schooling. Rather, I'd focus on the fact that you're doing what you think is best for *your* son. sm - KJB 8:12 Jan 10
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- I don't think I made myself clear ... I'm not trying to justify - saw 8:40 Jan 10
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- Honestly, it's hard for anyone OUTSIDE the teaching profession to get their heads around homeschooling... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 8:56 Jan 10
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- Where do you live that you must be granted permission? As far as I know, every it's legal in every state. Are you out of the US? nt - KJB 8:54 Jan 10
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- we do not live in the states. nt - saw 8:58 Jan 10
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- Can you actually get legal permission or is home schooling illegal (like in Germany, where I live)? I ask because your post says you're going to leave the country in order to home school. sm - KJB 9:12 Jan 10
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- Off the original topic, but I think Germany is still a de facto prohibition, rather than the result of actual laws against homeschooling - Sebastian (a lady) 9:41 Jan 10
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- Thought you might be interested in an email I received today - KJB 10:19 Jan 10
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- Thanks, do you know much about Netwerk Bildungsfreiheit ? - Sebastian (a lady) 17:21 Jan 10
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- Thanks, do you know much about Netwerk Bildungsfreiheit ? - Sebastian (a lady) 17:21 Jan 10
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- Thought you might be interested in an email I received today - KJB 10:19 Jan 10
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- Off the original topic, but I think Germany is still a de facto prohibition, rather than the result of actual laws against homeschooling - Sebastian (a lady) 9:41 Jan 10
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- Can you actually get legal permission or is home schooling illegal (like in Germany, where I live)? I ask because your post says you're going to leave the country in order to home school. sm - KJB 9:12 Jan 10
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- we do not live in the states. nt - saw 8:58 Jan 10
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- Honestly, it's hard for anyone OUTSIDE the teaching profession to get their heads around homeschooling... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 8:56 Jan 10
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- I don't think I made myself clear ... I'm not trying to justify - saw 8:40 Jan 10
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- Make sure your cabinets are not a mess.... - Kelli in TN 11:01 Jan 10
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- Yes, absolutely use baking soda. Do NOT use flour though. nt - Unicorn 9:22 Jan 10
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- The only problem with baking soda is that you have to put your hands over the fire to pour the soda on the grease. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 9:18 Jan 10
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- Actually you can stand over *here* and toss the baking soda over *there.* Dh has BTDT! nt - Ellie 18:15 Jan 11
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- Actually you can stand over *here* and toss the baking soda over *there.* Dh has BTDT! nt - Ellie 18:15 Jan 11
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- My dh used baking soda on our grill grease fire this summer. no problems. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 8:51 Jan 10
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- We have an ABC fire extinguisher in the kitchen. I might run out of baking soda, so that's always handy. Also - Karin 8:26 Jan 10
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- Link... - percytruffle 7:36 Jan 10
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- yes, we use baking soda. The only thing I remember from early elementary school is decorating a coffee can with "use in case of fire!", filling it with baking soda and giving it to my mother for mother's day (nt) - Jodi-FL 7:32 Jan 10
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- You say that so calmly. I take it you don't have one now??? :) I don't know the answer. nt - KIN 7:28 Jan 10 (1)
- In the picture, I just saw what looked like a necklace at her hip. And as for wearing black leather, I did that today! - Jenn in Mo 15:50 Jan 10
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- My 8 year old calls H.M fake...can't sing or dance - angela in Italy 13:34 Jan 10
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- I watch Hannah Montana. Not sure where you're seeing the leather & chains, a concert? And she's nothing like Brit - Mx5 10:15 Jan 10
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- It was concert clothes. Link inside only. - Amy in NY 11:30 Jan 10
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- Maybe I am too lenient? liberal? ....something..... - Kelli in TN 12:13 Jan 10
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- Jill & Kelli - All right, I'm feeling like a fuddy-duddy!... - Amy in NY 17:00 Jan 10 (1)
- Well, if you're lenient and liberal, then I'm... - Jill, OK 13:44 Jan 10
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- It is my 9, almost 10 year old watching it...... - Kelli in TN 13:52 Jan 10 (1)
- One other thing, I just thought of (from a conversation with dd the other night)... - Jill, OK 13:49 Jan 10
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- Maybe I am too lenient? liberal? ....something..... - Kelli in TN 12:13 Jan 10
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- I agree, it is not the most intellectual fare, but it is harmless thus far.Unless maybe I have missed the episode with the leather and chains! nt - Kelli in TN 11:07 Jan 10
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- It was concert clothes. Link inside only. - Amy in NY 11:30 Jan 10
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- Same as with any other popular culture craze, I guess. Some people will like it, some won't. For me... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:26 Jan 10
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- My dd likes her... - Laurie in SEA 9:21 Jan 10
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- Thanks, everyone. As always, good opinions were offered! ... - Amy in NY 9:19 Jan 10
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- Oh, you got me started! (m) - Solamichella 8:51 Jan 10
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- See, I didn't think the dad was represented that way at all. But I've only seen a half dozen episodes... - Jenn in Mo 10:12 Jan 10
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- I thought I might hear something like this... - Amy in NY 9:16 Jan 10
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- See, I didn't think the dad was represented that way at all. But I've only seen a half dozen episodes... - Jenn in Mo 10:12 Jan 10
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- I don't know a thing about her except that the shoes the Payless Shoe Source sells in her name are cute and that in any photo she is always covered up. We don't do tv so what I know is nill. nt - Robin Hood 8:18 Jan 10
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- I take that back, the shoe is no longer available. :- (. - Robin Hood 8:34 Jan 10
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- I take that back, the shoe is no longer available. :- (. - Robin Hood 8:34 Jan 10
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- It is the tv show that has sparked the flame. Funny, and decent cast (for Disney) nt - JFS in IL 7:48 Jan 10
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- No. Not really. - Melody in IL 7:35 Jan 10
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- IDK, but I'm not impressed. Then again, I'm not a 9 year old girl!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:34 Jan 10
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- Health Nut Blueberry Muffins-- - KPM 7:19 Jan 10
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- I modified that recipe a bit (I'd forgotten where I'd gotten it) and this is what I came up with (link only) - AnneJ 15:12 Jan 10
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- I'm the one who posted the link to these awhile ago. I'm glad you liked them! They are the first really healthy muffins that I have found that passed the test of my 6yo dd (who has a serious sweet tooth) and my dh. nt - gandpsmommy 12:07 Jan 10 (2)
- I modified that recipe a bit (I'd forgotten where I'd gotten it) and this is what I came up with (link only) - AnneJ 15:12 Jan 10
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- This reminds me of the story of The Little Red Hen. Did anyone even offer to help her thresh the wheat or take it to the mill? lol I guess a conversation about working together is in order but I'd include the whole family in the talk about how everyone can support each other. nt - KJB 8:16 Jan 10
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- I can relate - it is hard work and they do eat them up quickly! . . . - Jean in Newcastle 7:45 Jan 10
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- All plastic leaches. I think #1 and #2 are considered the best. m - kRene 8:36 Jan 10
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- honestly? - Peek a Boo 8:12 Jan 10
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- You know, this reminds me of two things - Karin 8:37 Jan 10
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- You know, this reminds me of two things - Karin 8:37 Jan 10
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- Extra vitamin C has helped us. Also, mix honey and Bragg's apple cider vinegar together. Warm it in - MJN 7:43 Jan 10
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- Here's a list that might help you also: - MJN 7:46 Jan 10
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- Here's a list that might help you also: - MJN 7:46 Jan 10
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- If it is from the lungs... - Jean in Wisc 7:01 Jan 10
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- Could it be asthma? This is a common way it presents. m - TerriW 6:57 Jan 10
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- If these coughs are common, I would have to agree with KristineIN.... - Chocolate Princess 8:13 Jan 10
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- If these coughs are common, I would have to agree with KristineIN.... - Chocolate Princess 8:13 Jan 10
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- Honey, as long as she's older than two. sm - Amy in PA 6:52 Jan 10
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- What kind of cough -from the lungs, throat, or post nasal drip? Is it croupy? nt - LMA 6:42 Jan 10
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- It seems to be more in the throat... - KristineIn 8:10 Jan 10
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- It seems to be more in the throat... - KristineIn 8:10 Jan 10
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- Here is Quiver's.... - KLynnTX 7:17 Jan 10
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- We use this one, it's awesome, just like Cinnabon.... - KristineIN 6:07 Jan 10
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- This is the same one we use and it's sooo yummy! nt - Amy in PA 6:55 Jan 10
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- Wonderful! Thank you so much! nt - Rae 6:18 Jan 10
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- This is the same one we use and it's sooo yummy! nt - Amy in PA 6:55 Jan 10
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- Thank you all so much for your quick, informative answers. I always appreciate it! :o) nm - LisaNY 16:17 Jan 10
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- Our dog came chipped from the rescue...our vet very much supports chipping (nt) - Janet in Toronto 11:35 Jan 10
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- You know, I totally get it for pets, but when they ask me to chip my children I'm gonna freak out nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:34 Jan 10
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- 'Thing is: they probably won't *ask*... (nt) - Debra in TX, freakin' out with you 16:39 Jan 10
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- :::shivers:: (nt) - Peek a Boo 20:49 Jan 10
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- :::shivers:: (nt) - Peek a Boo 20:49 Jan 10
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- some people already do :-) nt, 'cept for link..... - Peek a boo 13:16 Jan 10
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- 'Thing is: they probably won't *ask*... (nt) - Debra in TX, freakin' out with you 16:39 Jan 10
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- we did. and years later moving cross country we got a call. the new owners did not update address on the dog! so it works, do it. nt - tess in the 'burbs 10:48 Jan 10
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- Ours got chipped at the shelter before we brought them home. Don't let it be false security though (story inside) - Unicorn 9:36 Jan 10
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- microchipping also doesn't guarantee they won't get hit by a car or gun. nt - Peek a Boo 13:17 Jan 10
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- microchipping also doesn't guarantee they won't get hit by a car or gun. nt - Peek a Boo 13:17 Jan 10
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- Our beagle is microchipped; I'm glad, b/c although we haven't had any issues, beagles are known for tracking to the point of wandering away. nm - Shelly in MD 8:38 Jan 10
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- our SPCA dog is chipped as policy; I'd get any other pets chipped --great idea, imnsho. nt - Peek a Boo 8:19 Jan 10
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- Our first dog came microchipped from the breeder (good ones do that), and the second one I bought the chip mail order, and had BIL (dentist) shoot it in. m - Sunny 7:56 Jan 10
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- All the bunnies in the shelter get microchipped, so our bunny is chipped. (nt) - Wendi 7:12 Jan 10
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- One is. One isn't. Our humane society offers a low cost day once a year ( I think it was $10.) We will chip the other one the next time around. nt - Praisefor3 7:09 Jan 10
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- Both of ours are microchipped. nt - Dana in OR 7:06 Jan 10
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- They were able to identify the dog of the missing Georgia hiker by a microchip. nt - LMA 6:43 Jan 10
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- i just had my puppy chipped. here's a story that convinced me to do it. - Deidre in GA 6:27 Jan 10
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- Our animal shelter dog came pre-chipped. nt - Brit 6:27 Jan 10
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- Our puppy's breeder microchipped her, and our older Leo, whom we imported from Belgium, is tattooed, as per that country's protocol. Both bring me lots piece of mind! (nt) - molly's mom 6:26 Jan 10
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- Our old cocker had one. She got loose and the cost was $100 for the county to scan her at the pound. Even though (m) - Tammyla 6:17 Jan 10
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- When we bought our Pug he came microchipped - Kel 6:07 Jan 10
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- Our cats from the shelter were microchipped there...our vet micro'ed the stray cat we took in, and our purebred Lab. I'd microchip my kids if they'd let me ;-) nt - JFS in IL 6:03 Jan 10
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- We just had our Pug microchipped through our county's animal health program. It was only $10. nt - Elisabeth in IL 5:51 Jan 10
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- We never have but there was a wonderful story recently about a microchipped cat who was lost while traveling and reunited with her family because of the chip nt - Heather in the Kootenays 5:43 Jan 10
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- the 2 puppies we just adopted from the animal shelter are microchipped already-their new policy (nt) - Jodi-FL 5:42 Jan 10 (1)
- I'm with Mary. - Melody in IL 7:38 Jan 10
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- Which branch of the service? sm - Mary in VA 6:55 Jan 10
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- I believe it's Army, it's green nt - lynn 13:20 Jan 10
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- Is there a care label inside? sm - Mary in VA 13:38 Jan 10
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- Is there a care label inside? sm - Mary in VA 13:38 Jan 10
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- I believe it's Army, it's green nt - lynn 13:20 Jan 10
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- Clear nail polish for you - it works wonders. nt - Karen sn 19:38 Jan 10
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- agree, ick. I only had success with a q-tip dipped in bleach rubbed on the site. It kills it so it won't spread. nm - CalicoKat 6:23 Jan 10
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- I was just going to add this. Cheap, and it works (and I doubt it's any worse for you than the other remedies). nt - StaceyinLA 7:35 Jan 10
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- quicker too than the other methods because it kills it so it won't transfer to anything else. nm - CalicoKat 9:35 Jan 10
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- quicker too than the other methods because it kills it so it won't transfer to anything else. nm - CalicoKat 9:35 Jan 10
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- I was just going to add this. Cheap, and it works (and I doubt it's any worse for you than the other remedies). nt - StaceyinLA 7:35 Jan 10
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- We keep Lomotrin Ultra on hand for the reg. ringworms around here. nt - K-FL 6:01 Jan 10
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- We've used iodine before and had it heal up within a few days. - Jenn in Mo 5:25 Jan 10
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- It may take up to 7 days on the otc antifungal. If it still doesn't work... - theodwyn 5:21 Jan 10
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- Re: Looking for a Tater Tot Casserole recipe that my family will love. Anyone? nt - j.griff 8:28 Jan 10
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- I haven't tried this, but it's the Duggar's Tater Tot Casserole recipe from their website. May have to cut it in 1/2 as they have a large family! - Rae 5:51 Jan 10
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- I like to mix the soups with the meat, sprinkle cheese then tater tots on top. nt - lynn 13:22 Jan 10
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- They sure aren't worried about healthy eating with THAT recipe?!?! ;-p nt - StaceyinLA 7:36 Jan 10
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- I make that all the time......I guess I'm not healthy either. nm - Remudamom 7:57 Jan 10
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- I make that all the time......I guess I'm not healthy either. nm - Remudamom 7:57 Jan 10
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- I like to mix the soups with the meat, sprinkle cheese then tater tots on top. nt - lynn 13:22 Jan 10
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- I wouldn't go w/Christina b/c you already have a "C" name. It's SO nice (m) - Cindy in C-ville 14:16 Jan 10
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- If you want another syllable, try Christiana. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:09 Jan 10
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- Well, Julianna has served me well, but it's becoming pretty popular... - chiguirre 10:00 Jan 10
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- LOL! We have a Juliana, and my Dominican (and Puerto Rican) DH sings that song to her when she's being particularly ornery. (m) - Melissa in NJ 12:08 Jan 10
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- LOL! We have a Juliana, and my Dominican (and Puerto Rican) DH sings that song to her when she's being particularly ornery. (m) - Melissa in NJ 12:08 Jan 10
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- I like Gabriella. ( I like Ella Faith) nt - Unicorn 9:39 Jan 10
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- Ahhh, I've always wanted to name a girl Grabriella. nt - Robin Hood 8:20 Jan 10
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- Well, I like Christina . hehe - Chadam (aka Christina in OR) 8:03 Jan 10
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- They are all lovely. (m) - Debra in TX 7:14 Jan 10
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- Julia was my original choice, but then a good friend named her newborn Julia in November. After reading Strider's post above, I can't imagine copying a name (let alone b-day party idea) lol! nt - Amy in PA 9:32 Jan 10
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- Yes, I'm in agreement here (sm) - mama of two-ize 8:45 Jan 10
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- I like Julia for that reason too. That would be my pick for the same reasons! nt - KIN 7:18 Jan 10
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- That is my vote as well, but I'm biased. My dd's name is Julia. Some have called her "Jules" as a nickname. nt - percytruffle 7:38 Jan 10
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- That is my vote as well, but I'm biased. My dd's name is Julia. Some have called her "Jules" as a nickname. nt - percytruffle 7:38 Jan 10
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- Julia was my original choice, but then a good friend named her newborn Julia in November. After reading Strider's post above, I can't imagine copying a name (let alone b-day party idea) lol! nt - Amy in PA 9:32 Jan 10
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- I vote for Gabriella. A beautiful name. (nt) - Brit 6:33 Jan 10
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- Christina calls well after the other kids names. nt - Tammyla 5:51 Jan 10
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- Yes, when you're standing at the bottom of the stairs, calling them all down (m) - Mrs. H. 6:33 Jan 10
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- Yes, when you're standing at the bottom of the stairs, calling them all down (m) - Mrs. H. 6:33 Jan 10
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- First choice, Gabriella. Second choice, Juliana. nt - Jenni in KS 5:39 Jan 10
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- I vote for Julianna! (nm) - Bonnie in VA 5:38 Jan 10
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- Me, too! nt - Solamichella 8:54 Jan 10
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- Me, too! nt - Solamichella 8:54 Jan 10
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- Does popularity matter to you? - TanyaS 5:00 Jan 10
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- Just skip over those typos! "Christina AT 158th" and "seems IT would be." Argh. nt - TanyaS 5:01 Jan 10
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- And . . . do you have middle names for these? We'd love to help there, too! Lol. nt - TanyaS 5:02 Jan 10
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- I'm cutting out coffee. Yikes. Just reread. Faith is lovely. I should go back to bed! nt - TanyaS 5:03 Jan 10
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- I'm cutting out coffee. Yikes. Just reread. Faith is lovely. I should go back to bed! nt - TanyaS 5:03 Jan 10
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- And . . . do you have middle names for these? We'd love to help there, too! Lol. nt - TanyaS 5:02 Jan 10
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- Just skip over those typos! "Christina AT 158th" and "seems IT would be." Argh. nt - TanyaS 5:01 Jan 10
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- All three are lovely. m - Holly in FL 5:00 Jan 10
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- 'xactly what I was thinkin'! nt - not here 5:15 Jan 10
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- 'xactly what I was thinkin'! nt - not here 5:15 Jan 10
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- I like G.....but that is the High School Musical character name so it kinda reminds me of Fiona, Ariel, Belle.....and kids might call her Gaby, not Ella. :-( more.. - JFS in IL 4:51 Jan 10
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- I like Gabriella. My friend's dd gets called Gabi, which I don't like, but "Ella" is so sweet.. nt - shanmar 9:09 Jan 10
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- I like Gabriella. My friend's dd gets called Gabi, which I don't like, but "Ella" is so sweet.. nt - shanmar 9:09 Jan 10
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- My first gut is Gabriella, but I need your other kids names first to know if it fits. - Marie in OH 4:25 Jan 10
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- Ok, here's my other dds' names.... - Amy in PA 5:08 Jan 10
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- Hmm. I think something like Sophia would fit better with your existing names (m) - Melinda in VT 5:33 Jan 10
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- :-) - Andie 5:20 Jan 10
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- Hmm. I think something like Sophia would fit better with your existing names (m) - Melinda in VT 5:33 Jan 10
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- Good. It's not just me. LOL (nt) - Andie 4:26 Jan 10
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- Ok, here's my other dds' names.... - Amy in PA 5:08 Jan 10
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- Well.... (m) - Andie 4:22 Jan 10
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- Definitely wouldn't shorten Christina... - Amy in PA 5:13 Jan 10
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- I knew a Tina and found out years later that it was short for Christina. ;o) I think it is very pretty. nt - Magnolia 7:15 Jan 10
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- I knew a Tina and found out years later that it was short for Christina. ;o) I think it is very pretty. nt - Magnolia 7:15 Jan 10
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- Definitely wouldn't shorten Christina... - Amy in PA 5:13 Jan 10
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- Christina. nt - lynn 4:08 Jan 10
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- We adopted through the county without a lawyer and our fees were reimbursed. - mommylaw 10:08 Jan 10
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- We did exactly that with my cousin's daughter. No lawyer involved. m - Robin Hood 8:25 Jan 10
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- We adopted a foster child through the county office of children and youth... - momster 7:30 Jan 10
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- In CA we hired an attorney recommended by CPS to file paperwork and represent us in court and then the state reimbursed us. - Ferdie 6:47 Jan 10
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- Re: Anyone adopt through the foster care system? Did you hire a private attorney? m - strider 6:46 Jan 10
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- we're in process for 2 adoptions through the foster care system - CalicoKat 6:46 Jan 10
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- We adopted 3 through foster care - Ottakee 3:54 Jan 10
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- I'd like to but we'll be coming right off a trip to Quantico to see my li'l bro graduate from MC OCTS -- dh ain't gonna wanna spend anymore on outta town trips, lol. nt - Peek a Boo 8:23 Jan 10
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- She is thinking she might do one up in your neck of the woods, too. nt - Ellie 10:31 Jan 10
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- yay! nt - Peek a Boo 13:17 Jan 10
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- yay! nt - Peek a Boo 13:17 Jan 10
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- She is thinking she might do one up in your neck of the woods, too. nt - Ellie 10:31 Jan 10
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- Are you near a community college or university? I used to type up papers for others while in college. nt - Erica in OR 16:49 Jan 10
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- Don't neglect to ask friends and acquaintances. (m)... - Anna 4:04 Jan 10
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- Coughing can do that to you! Those deep, frequent coughs are nasty! nt - JFS in IL 4:53 Jan 10
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- 4 days of unseasonably warm weather for us means rain, and lots of it! (sm) - Mrs. H. 6:38 Jan 10
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- more.... - Michele K 7:02 Jan 10
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- I remember it being continual, definitely not cyclical at all. (m) - Melissa in NJ 11:11 Jan 10
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- If there is an infection - Chadam 8:13 Jan 10
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- I remember it being continual, definitely not cyclical at all. (m) - Melissa in NJ 11:11 Jan 10
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- Normal as far as I know - Chadam 21:19 Jan 9
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- Normal, though it would be worth a urinalysis just to rule out infection. more - strider 21:14 Jan 9
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- hope this helps.. - Lacyloo 20:39 Jan 9
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- mt.. - Lacy 20:37 Jan 9
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- Sounds normal... - Sophia 20:29 Jan 9
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- Re: Female question regarding my Dd. m - Tammie in CA 20:29 Jan 9
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- I totally remember this exact same thing happening as a preteen/teen (m) - Melissa in NJ 20:20 Jan 9
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- Made in Canada? - HomeOnTheRanch 20:01 Jan 9
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- That's the description alright...I was thinking it had a different title, but that's it. Thanks. :) - Debra in TX 20:25 Jan 9
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- That's the description alright...I was thinking it had a different title, but that's it. Thanks. :) - Debra in TX 20:25 Jan 9
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- I have always been a little of both - M - Karen sn 20:03 Jan 10
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- That's *kind* of my normal mode of doing things; an almost unschooling setup when they're small, that gradually ramps up as they get older. (m) - Jill, OK 13:54 Jan 10
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- I did, when my kids were young...(m) - Colleen in NS 12:36 Jan 10
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- Funny. I plan on doing the opposite. - Cleo Qc 6:24 Jan 10
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- Hey, me too! In fact I'm in negotiations with the oldest two (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:36 Jan 10
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- Hey, me too! In fact I'm in negotiations with the oldest two (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:36 Jan 10
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- Wow. Thanks. I loved the specfics, too. Gives me something to think about. nt - Yvonne 6:18 Jan 10
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- I felt the same way and switched from unschooling to classical when each of my kids was in 4th grade... - Rachel 23:01 Jan 9
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- Doing our best (m) - Yvette 21:48 Jan 9
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- Some specifics... (more... sorry!) - Yvette 22:24 Jan 9
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- Some specifics... (more... sorry!) - Yvette 22:24 Jan 9
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- I haven't, I started out this way - Chadam 21:44 Jan 9
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- A funny: dh wanted to know, "Honey, how does our 4yo know the theme to the Addams Family?" So I had to show him the homeschool video the kids have watched 400 times! LOL! nt - MamaPapa 19:29 Jan 9
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- In my house, the Addams Family Theme Song is my mother's ringtone and our family's own theme song. :) nt - GothicGyrl 19:39 Jan 9
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- I taught our preschooler the days of the week by singing it to the addam's family song. - Jenn in Mo 4:05 Jan 10
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- I taught our preschooler the days of the week by singing it to the addam's family song. - Jenn in Mo 4:05 Jan 10
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- In my house, the Addams Family Theme Song is my mother's ringtone and our family's own theme song. :) nt - GothicGyrl 19:39 Jan 9
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- oh, thank heavens! - Nicole M 20:11 Jan 9
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- Honey, I'm hot NOW! (sm) - Doran 6:53 Jan 10 (1)
- ROFL. What she said. Without the "hot" bit. I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't go that far. (nt) - Andie 4:15 Jan 10
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- Dh *must* use only Amway's body soap... - Ellie 8:34 Jan 10
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- Dh will only use Ivory. I used to use Dove, but don't like to clutter the shower with too many soaps and shampoos. nt - Jenni in KS 5:43 Jan 10
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- Irish Spring Sport. Yum. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:35 Jan 9
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- dh likes lemon scented Dial bar; and an oatmeal soap from GNC. He hates it when he gets my lavendar by mistake!! nt - HollyDay 19:18 Jan 9
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- Our whole family uses Dove unscented ("sensitive," I think it's called) - Chris in VA 19:16 Jan 9
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- Us too. Used to be Ivory now Dove unscented because of dry skin. nt - Virginia Dawn 5:00 Jan 10
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- Us too. Used to be Ivory now Dove unscented because of dry skin. nt - Virginia Dawn 5:00 Jan 10
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- Amy in Orlando's Malabar Peppercorn soap! It's yummy! (nt) - Debra in TX 19:13 Jan 9
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- No, it's not yummy. I know because Eleanor took a bite of it last year! LOL. (But it is one of *my* favorite scents.) (nt) - Andie 4:14 Jan 10
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- Oh, love the malabar peppercorn! And the coconut lemongrass. Ahhhh. Just can't keep the guys out of it, though. :-S nt - Dy 22:57 Jan 9
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- And her Earl Grey and Honey and Clean Cotton nt - Mom2legomaniacs 19:29 Jan 9
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- No, it's not yummy. I know because Eleanor took a bite of it last year! LOL. (But it is one of *my* favorite scents.) (nt) - Andie 4:14 Jan 10
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- We make bean and cheese quesadillas at least twice a month (m) - Mrs. H. 6:45 Jan 10
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- How about a soup night and a breakfast night - Karen in CO 22:35 Jan 9
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- BQ chicken and to really stretch it (m) - cheryl bc 22:26 Jan 9
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- We really like this garlic & olive oil pasta recipe (m) - 3lilreds in NC 19:35 Jan 9
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- Also, what's the website where you put in what you have and it pops out recipes? nt - GothicGyrl 19:30 Jan 9
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- http://www.allrecipes.com . Click on the "ingredient search" option. (nt) - Claire 19:33 Jan 9
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- There was also another site that had checkboxes of things already listed... I didn't have to type anything in nt - GothicGyrl 19:38 Jan 9
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- There was also another site that had checkboxes of things already listed... I didn't have to type anything in nt - GothicGyrl 19:38 Jan 9
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- http://www.allrecipes.com . Click on the "ingredient search" option. (nt) - Claire 19:33 Jan 9
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- Black Bean Tortilla Casserole is one of my family's favorites and it's easy. - Claire 19:28 Jan 9
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- Plus, it's vegetarian so makes a nice change from meat. Still a very satisfying meal! (nt) - Claire 19:29 Jan 9
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- Oh, and I only use one onion in it. Two would kill us here! :) nt - Claire 19:32 Jan 9
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- Oh, and I only use one onion in it. Two would kill us here! :) nt - Claire 19:32 Jan 9
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- Plus, it's vegetarian so makes a nice change from meat. Still a very satisfying meal! (nt) - Claire 19:29 Jan 9
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- Chicken and Chicken soup (my no-brainer way of cooking!) - Chris in VA 19:26 Jan 9
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- We like this one.... - KristineIN 19:20 Jan 9
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- How about minestrone? (more ideas inside) - Hana 19:17 Jan 9
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- They like taco soup, chix noodle soup, etc. I need the taco soup recipe...breakfast for dinner is a given. :) nt - GothicGyrl 19:21 Jan 9
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- They like taco soup, chix noodle soup, etc. I need the taco soup recipe...breakfast for dinner is a given. :) nt - GothicGyrl 19:21 Jan 9
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- Try this site: www.A Book in Time.com (link inside hopefully) - kRenee 21:29 Jan 9
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- Maybe you can find some of them on Paula's list. - shanmar 19:01 Jan 9
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- LOL - someone turned my music up and I was trying to *sneak* onto the computer this morning. - Jenn in Mo 4:24 Jan 10
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- Thank-you - Jenileigh 11:10 Jan 10
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- Thank-you - Jenileigh 11:10 Jan 10
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- Water. Yes-- regular tap water... - mom2abcd 21:46 Jan 9
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- Thanks everyone. You've all been very helpful. nt - Belinda 20:13 Jan 9
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- Our stylist said to leave conditioner in my dd11's hair before swimming to protect it and...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:08 Jan 9
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- Nexxus Aloe Rid has been our favorite. We've tried many :) nt - Shannon 20:07 Jan 9
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- 5 long-haired girls living in Phoenix and swimming daily - Barb F. PA in AZ 19:25 Jan 9
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- we have a pool and what we do - HollyDAy 19:22 Jan 9
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- The only thing we've found that really works... - Margaret in CO 19:21 Jan 9
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- I would - kalanamak 19:00 Jan 9
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- Umm, that sounds bad. She's not hairy just has long, thick hair. LOL nt - Belinda 18:47 Jan 9
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- No advice, but LOL nt - Hana 18:51 Jan 9
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- No advice, but LOL nt - Hana 18:51 Jan 9
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- I second viewing a series... Monk, The Andy Griffith Show, whatever. nt - mom2abcd 21:47 Jan 9
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- Do you have enough cable to see Canadian TV? No writer's strike there. In fact - Karin 18:25 Jan 9
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- Maybe rent a series that you missed when it was on tv? What shows do you like? (Maybe we'd have some recommendations...) nt - abbeyej 18:20 Jan 9
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- My new fave for the year is Chuck. :) We also watch Numbers and NCIS. Is there a theme? I'd love some ideas! nt - KIN 18:23 Jan 9
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- What about The Closer... - Dawn E 18:33 Jan 9
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- What about The Closer... - Dawn E 18:33 Jan 9
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- My new fave for the year is Chuck. :) We also watch Numbers and NCIS. Is there a theme? I'd love some ideas! nt - KIN 18:23 Jan 9
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