- sorry, not trying to be pushy...the computer has a mind of it's own...passed it's bedtime... it's 2:10am here. Goodnight all. nt - ~FF~ with a freaked out computer 23:02 Jul 11
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- hey, I was just saying something about this further down (m) - ~FF~ 22:58 Jul 11
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- Is it possible that you didn't have enough RAM in your system to support the new printer? nt - mama of two-ize 21:52 Jul 11
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- Well, the printer works fine, it's just that particular program...m - Julieofsardis 22:26 Jul 11
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- Well, the printer works fine, it's just that particular program...m - Julieofsardis 22:26 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the update! I have been thinking about you and praying it wasn't a broken rib! Glad you're ok!! nt - mama of two-ize 21:51 Jul 11
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- Melmac, thanks for the update. I'm so glad you were "checked out" by a doctor. Take care and keep drinking lots of water. ((())) nt - Amy in Orlando 21:48 Jul 11
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- Re: College Shopping list (m) - mama of two-ize 21:48 Jul 11
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- Re: College Shopping list (m) - BirkenstockMom 21:45 Jul 11
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- I loved the stuff my mom sent me to college with (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:45 Jul 11
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- Whew!!!! My stomach dropped when I saw your original subject line. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:51 Jul 11
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- Oh! Oh! Relief! Somehow I accidentally moved it into another file. - lovemykids 21:29 Jul 11
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- Oh, wonderful! I understand how scary that can be! nt - mama of two-ize 21:31 Jul 11
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- Oh, wonderful! I understand how scary that can be! nt - mama of two-ize 21:31 Jul 11
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- What is your operating system? I can help you get it back if you have Windows XP. nt - mama of two-ize 21:28 Jul 11
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- Thanks for offering, but I found it. Out of curiosity, is it hard to do? nt - lovemykids 21:30 Jul 11
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- It's very easy. If you have XP, (m) - mama of two-ize 21:41 Jul 11
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- It's very easy. If you have XP, (m) - mama of two-ize 21:41 Jul 11
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- Thanks for offering, but I found it. Out of curiosity, is it hard to do? nt - lovemykids 21:30 Jul 11
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- You have mail! - Dana in NC 21:35 Jul 11
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- I've never seen a warning like that, but as long as it's just flax seeds, I wouldn't hesitate... - abbeyej 21:22 Jul 11
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- It was in the vitamin section... - Dawn E 21:28 Jul 11
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- It was in the vitamin section... - Dawn E 21:28 Jul 11
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- You may want to look at the book The Fat Flush. (m) - Elaine 21:38 Jul 11
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- We don't have a scale either and I did the same thing at mil's ouch. I have tried to cut back (m) - MelissaJ 21:27 Jul 11
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- Do you mean Carrie in WA? Great idea to ride together! - Crissy in WA 21:38 Jul 11
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- Open Texture does sell the empty plastic cases. :-) nt - WTMindy 21:19 Jul 11
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- This is the way it comes. - lovemykids 20:50 Jul 11
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- I've been wanting to do this since I saw the movie: RV...good luck to them. nt - ~FireFly~ 22:12 Jul 11
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- We did this for a month - Melanie in Wa 21:37 Jul 11
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- Did you rent an RV for the month? Did you do regular school or was this during vacation time? - Cindyg 21:53 Jul 11
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- Well.. - Melanie in Wa 22:49 Jul 11
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- Well.. - Melanie in Wa 22:49 Jul 11
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- Did you rent an RV for the month? Did you do regular school or was this during vacation time? - Cindyg 21:53 Jul 11
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- Rod and Staff? At least for Math and English? (m) - Sherrill in VA 20:56 Jul 11
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- Agree she needs a lawyer, and if she is in school she may have access to free legal aid. nt - KPM 21:08 Jul 11
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- As a lawyer, my best advice (m) - Dana in NC 20:45 Jul 11
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- I think she will need a Texas lawyer... - Laurie in SEA 20:43 Jul 11
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- A warning about this OP! It may startle some readers who have been victims. Feedback inside........... - Joanne in TX 20:33 Jul 11
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- Get her to a lawyer pronto with copies of her documents. Does she have a church that can help? nt - strider 20:28 Jul 11
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- even if she doesn't attend a church, she can go to one and plead for help. pick a big one :-) nt - Peek a Boo 22:42 Jul 11
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- even if she doesn't attend a church, she can go to one and plead for help. pick a big one :-) nt - Peek a Boo 22:42 Jul 11
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- guniealynx.com will have answers (m) - Gigi 22:06 Jul 11
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- Thank you *so* much. They are so sweet and very afraid of everything (m) - ~FireFly~ 22:16 Jul 11
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- guinealynx.com sorry about the incorrect spelling go to their forums. nt - Gigi 22:08 Jul 11
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- got it and wow, what a wealth of info. nt - ~FF~ 23:00 Jul 11
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- got it and wow, what a wealth of info. nt - ~FF~ 23:00 Jul 11
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- Thank you *so* much. They are so sweet and very afraid of everything (m) - ~FireFly~ 22:16 Jul 11
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- Not a big 'bet-er' (mostly b/c I loose;) but I'll guess at 4 hours? Let us know. nt - ~FireFly~ 21:05 Jul 11
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- LOL - camping is no fun unless you're exhausted when you head out in the morning! Have a great trip. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:02 Jul 11
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- Oh man, I hate the day before camping. nt - Robin 20:29 Jul 11
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- Never mind found it...link inside if anyone is interested - Gamom3 20:32 Jul 11
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- Check out Viking nt - HollyAL 20:06 Jul 11
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- I have been wondering also. nt - mama of two-ize 20:15 Jul 11 (1)
- If it makes you feel better- I had planned to start in July, but that has been pushed back to Aug. and not the 1st either!! nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:22 Jul 11
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- I think it's **me** who needs the break... the DSs are becoming excited about school. (m) - ~FireFly~ 22:52 Jul 11
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- I think it's **me** who needs the break... the DSs are becoming excited about school. (m) - ~FireFly~ 22:52 Jul 11
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- Hey, it's okay to be realistic! - lovemykids 20:29 Jul 11 (1)
- Woohoo! It will be ok- but aren't you supposed to NOT post today? nt - unicorn 19:44 Jul 11
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- Yea, and I did well until now...This is what I did today (not school) (M) - ~FF~ 20:00 Jul 11
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- BTW, thanks for being a watchful eye...I almost didn't recognize you ;O) LOVE your 'new' name. nt - ~FF~ 20:10 Jul 11
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- Awww, thanks. And Dinner w. dh-alone Wow, Lucky. nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:12 Jul 11
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- yes, lucky me...we had a lovely sandwich while his phone rang off the hook(m) - ~FireFly~ 22:48 Jul 11
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- that would be ~going~ off... :O) nt - ~FF~ 22:49 Jul 11
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- that would be ~going~ off... :O) nt - ~FF~ 22:49 Jul 11
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- yes, lucky me...we had a lovely sandwich while his phone rang off the hook(m) - ~FireFly~ 22:48 Jul 11
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- Awww, thanks. And Dinner w. dh-alone Wow, Lucky. nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:12 Jul 11
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- BTW, thanks for being a watchful eye...I almost didn't recognize you ;O) LOVE your 'new' name. nt - ~FF~ 20:10 Jul 11
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- Yea, and I did well until now...This is what I did today (not school) (M) - ~FF~ 20:00 Jul 11
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- You must log in to your account and cancel or they will charge your credit card. nt - Crissy in WA 19:21 Jul 11
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- Thanks. (nt) - VH in MN 19:48 Jul 11
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- Thanks. (nt) - VH in MN 19:48 Jul 11
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- I'd go to the workshops....and she is the only speaker I've seen that I would say that about! nt - WTMindy 21:21 Jul 11
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- She is awesome in person...I'd go to all of her workshops. nt - ~FireFly~ 21:12 Jul 11
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- Is it too late to sign up? (What do I have going on this weekend?) No advice, just jealousy. nt - Bryan (a mom) 19:45 Jul 11
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- We bought ds real tools and a real belt at Home Depot. nt - strider 20:13 Jul 11
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- Here's a tool belt at LeeValley.com.....(link) - VH in MN 19:50 Jul 11
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- My dd asked Santa for tools 2 years ago and this is the belt she got. It's really neat. nt - Robin 20:04 Jul 11
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- My dd asked Santa for tools 2 years ago and this is the belt she got. It's really neat. nt - Robin 20:04 Jul 11
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- Toys R Us carries Home Depot kid-sized tools and belts. nt - lovemykids 19:01 Jul 11
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- I guess that Fabio commercial was one of the Super Bowl commercials, but I never saw it until this week:o) nt - Jenni in KS 18:53 Jul 11
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- What about patches or painting a picture on? nt - strider 20:14 Jul 11
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- Horse comforter tip...Don't buy the comforter. - Robin in Va 19:38 Jul 11
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- Target has a new girlie girl horse theme bedding set. (nm) - ruby 19:36 Jul 11
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- Re: Wow! m - Mom2-3 19:10 Jul 11
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- A few more - Jenni in KS 19:01 Jul 11
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- Here's one on E-bay (link only) - Jenni in KS 18:56 Jul 11
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- Yes. - Katherine B. in TX 18:42 Jul 11
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- I just did this to make truck sheets for my 2yo and it works wonderfully! (nt) - The Tutor 18:44 Jul 11
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- I just did this to make truck sheets for my 2yo and it works wonderfully! (nt) - The Tutor 18:44 Jul 11
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- Company Kids has a couple... - abbeyej 18:38 Jul 11
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- My dd has this one.... - Jacklyn 19:11 Jul 11
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- My dd has this one.... - Jacklyn 19:11 Jul 11
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- Have you checked... - d4pw in So.FLA 18:38 Jul 11
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- Depends on how much you want to spend... - MNClaire 19:02 Jul 11
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- You might be able to rent a condo room... - MarthaB 20:33 Jul 11
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- If you find a manager willing to let you all stay, please let us know which hotel it was! nt - lovemykids 20:31 Jul 11
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- If you look outside the city proper, near one of the train lines (m) - Lisa near Chicago 19:04 Jul 11
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- Sorry, didn't see you were looking in Lincoln park, not "downtown". That's a lovely area. nm - Lisa near Chicago 19:15 Jul 11
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- Sorry, didn't see you were looking in Lincoln park, not "downtown". That's a lovely area. nm - Lisa near Chicago 19:15 Jul 11
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- It sounds like you've already explored all your options, but we can usually find a suite to sleep 6 when traveling. Most have continental breakfasts, too! nt. - Kathy in NC 18:10 Jul 11
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- I have to admit.. - Melanie in Wa 17:56 Jul 11
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- I agree - once we did get caught sneaking the fourth kid in and got charged for the extra room they insisted we get :-( more - JFS in IL 18:07 Jul 11
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- We are looking at a huge suite.... - Kelli in TN 18:06 Jul 11
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- Have you asked to speak to the manager? - momof10 18:26 Jul 11
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- Re: Have you asked to speak to the manager? - Kelli in TN 18:47 Jul 11
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- Omigosh! I just posted that you should stay at the Belden Stratford. LOL! - MarthaB 20:37 Jul 11
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- All they can say is no -- I'd definitely ask to speak to the - momof10 18:51 Jul 11
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- Omigosh! I just posted that you should stay at the Belden Stratford. LOL! - MarthaB 20:37 Jul 11
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- Re: Have you asked to speak to the manager? - Kelli in TN 18:47 Jul 11
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- You have to be kidding......I know people who live in this size of house with more than 5 people!nt - Kay 18:08 Jul 11
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- Have you asked to speak to the manager? - momof10 18:26 Jul 11
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- I agree - once we did get caught sneaking the fourth kid in and got charged for the extra room they insisted we get :-( more - JFS in IL 18:07 Jul 11
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- Funny how what we *want* to be true determines how we describe things. Good job, hon. nt - Sharon H. in IL 19:39 Jul 11
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- You go, girl!! :-) nt - WTMindy 18:26 Jul 11
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- Perfect! Absolutely perfect. I hope if I'm in a conversation like that, I can think that quickly. ntn - Rhiannon8404 18:09 Jul 11
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- There was actually more to the conversation where I needed to think quickly and couldn't. Next time I will be more prepared! nt - happymainemom 20:06 Jul 11
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- There was actually more to the conversation where I needed to think quickly and couldn't. Next time I will be more prepared! nt - happymainemom 20:06 Jul 11
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- Good for you! - Salminen 18:07 Jul 11
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- Hot and fast. Sprinkle on salt, pepper and rosemary then grill or roast at 450. nt - Robin in NC 18:05 Jul 11
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- The best pork chops I make are marinated in Italian dressing then cooked hot and fast on the grill. nt - Virginia Dawn 17:38 Jul 11 (2)
- Not really... - Ria 18:55 Jul 11
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- Maybe it's those genes... - Virginia Dawn 19:55 Jul 11
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- Maybe it's those genes... - Virginia Dawn 19:55 Jul 11
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- There is one in Olathe called HomeWorks I think - Sue in St Pete 19:16 Jul 11
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- Yes. It is in Olathe. It is new and used at a discount. Also Mardels in OP has stuff. (m) - Gigi 22:15 Jul 11
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- Yes. It is in Olathe. It is new and used at a discount. Also Mardels in OP has stuff. (m) - Gigi 22:15 Jul 11
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- I go to Good Shepard Academy, they are great and no sales tax link inside - Angela in KCMO 18:50 Jul 11
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- Net Nanny. I imagine a tiny Mary Poppins (or McPhee!) behind the screen, watching the kids ;-) nt - JFS in IL 18:12 Jul 11
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- We use American Family filter. It is very restrictive. (nt except for link) - Staci in MO 17:54 Jul 11
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- Does Am. Family Filter block bad anguage also?nt - Greta Lea:) 18:24 Jul 11
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- Does Am. Family Filter block bad anguage also?nt - Greta Lea:) 18:24 Jul 11
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- Re: Which software sends you all the kids' email or instant messaging? nt - Mickey 17:33 Jul 11
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- my router software can block keywords and sites. other than that, communication and computer in family space. nt - Deidre in GA 17:27 Jul 11
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- After a couple ACCIDENTS on our kitchen PC we installed CyberSitter - Salminen 17:21 Jul 11
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- Does this REALLY work? - Ottakee 17:41 Jul 11
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- Well, when you gals were talking about - Salminen 18:05 Jul 11
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- Well, when you gals were talking about - Salminen 18:05 Jul 11
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- Does this REALLY work? - Ottakee 17:41 Jul 11
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- Ditto. nt - lynn 17:16 Jul 11 (1)
- Nothing is better than a computer in plain sight, and general supervision (m) - Ria 17:14 Jul 11
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- Supervision? Sorry our computer is in the kitchen/family room. Nothing can be done w/o one of us seeing it. nt - Rhiannon8404 17:13 Jul 11
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- I RARELY let my kids online & when they do they are watched like a hawk! :0) nt - mel 17:39 Jul 11
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- Same here! nt - Classicalmom2six 19:56 Jul 11
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- Same here! nt - Classicalmom2six 19:56 Jul 11
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- I RARELY let my kids online & when they do they are watched like a hawk! :0) nt - mel 17:39 Jul 11
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- Here's a great link. . . - BirkenKathy 20:07 Jul 11
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- Here are my two favorite...the second one is in the link. m - Holly in FL 17:29 Jul 11
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- What about straight CSI work? I have my degree is Criminology and that's what i did in a former life... as I understand it--- - ToniCW 17:10 Jul 11
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- I always thought that CSIs needed to major in - momof10 17:25 Jul 11
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- Not necessarily.... - The Tutor 18:04 Jul 11 (1)
- Nope. Unless they've changed the requirements all you need is training... - ToniCW 18:02 Jul 11
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- I googled it after I posted and found - momof10 18:27 Jul 11
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- I googled it after I posted and found - momof10 18:27 Jul 11
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- I always thought that CSIs needed to major in - momof10 17:25 Jul 11
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- Hmmm... - Ellie 20:10 Jul 11
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- thanks gals --[m] - Peek a Boo 22:59 Jul 11
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- thanks gals --[m] - Peek a Boo 22:59 Jul 11
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- Some tips from a negative experience - strider 17:31 Jul 11
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- I have one of these and LOVE it too!! m - profmom 22:23 Jul 11
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- My husband wants some of these. How often do you have to water? nt - Lisa CA 17:42 Jul 11
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- I water every day. I don't know that it's totally necessary, I just like to "top them off". nt - Rachel in KY 17:51 Jul 11
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- I water every day. I don't know that it's totally necessary, I just like to "top them off". nt - Rachel in KY 17:51 Jul 11
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- How are you keeping a handle on the bugs? We have a problem with that and some leaf issues. We've only tried tomatoes. Thanks. nt - Holly in FL 17:27 Jul 11
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- What bugs? Japanese beetles? m - Rachel in KY 17:40 Jul 11
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- Thanks. nt - Holly in FL 18:43 Jul 11
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- Thanks. nt - Holly in FL 18:43 Jul 11
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- What bugs? Japanese beetles? m - Rachel in KY 17:40 Jul 11
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- If everyone can't watch it, no one watches it while those who can't are awake. - lovemykids 20:34 Jul 11
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- That's our rule here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:13 Jul 11
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- That's our rule here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:13 Jul 11
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- We usually split up - Dad w/ the bigs and Mom w/Littles in Bedroom w/Other Movie. nt. - MamaCarrie5 17:52 Jul 11
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- e multiple kids ages 4-11 and trying to watch movies with ratings like G, PG and Pg-13? nt. - Virginia Dawn 17:05 Jul 11
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- I have found many PG 13 .... - Lisa CA 17:46 Jul 11
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- I have found many PG 13 .... - Lisa CA 17:46 Jul 11
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- I think I heard they have discontinued the freebie program. (?) nt - Molly 19:31 Jul 11
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- That's what I found. Someone on another board - momof10 19:38 Jul 11
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- That's too bad. I was really looking forward to it. Thanks for the update. NT - Fourmother 21:13 Jul 11
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- That's too bad. I was really looking forward to it. Thanks for the update. NT - Fourmother 21:13 Jul 11
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- That's what I found. Someone on another board - momof10 19:38 Jul 11
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- I believe it was www.schoolsupplies2005.com/sanford/(m) - GraceinMD 19:09 Jul 11
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- I know it has something to do with the people who make Sharpies, because I got a couple of free Sharpies. nt - Rhiannon8404 18:15 Jul 11
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- I remember this! I ordered too - I'll see if I can find any information in my inbox. (nt) - mel 17:43 Jul 11 (1)
- When ds was about 2, he "baked a cake" in the middle of our living room - Michelle in DE 22:48 Jul 11
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- My ds at 2 wanted to do laundry...I found him standing in the toilet stomping on towels and a box of empty detergent next to him. nt - WendyWords 21:15 Jul 11
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- Re: Just for fun--What is (are) the "funniest" (in retrospect) or most creative messes your dc have ever made? (I'll go first inside) - It was either peppering the cat or the dozen eggs (m) 18:56 Jul 11
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- My then 3- and 4-year-olds made a blizzard in their room with the contents of a bean bag chair. It was a bear to clean up, too, because of the static cling. nt - Katherine B. in TX 18:49 Jul 11
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- When ds was 5, he covered his room and himself in Vaseline then... - The Tutor 18:18 Jul 11
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- Well, 1st let me say... - Unicorn 18:17 Jul 11
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- When DS painted our cat green - inside her ears, her face, her tail, her sides. She was a green mess, and so was the floor and room all around her! nt - Michelle T 18:15 Jul 11
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- A certian little girl............ - happymainemom 17:42 Jul 11
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- My mom has a picture of me at that age "making myself a Christmas cookie":o) nt - Jenni in KS 19:13 Jul 11
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- My mom has a picture of me at that age "making myself a Christmas cookie":o) nt - Jenni in KS 19:13 Jul 11
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- In the grocery store... - NOLAdy 17:22 Jul 11
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- My son made "banana art" by smearing banana all over my dishwasher door, used stamps for stickers all over my sliding door, tapped a coke can with a pizza cutter, that kind of beat the diet coke and mentos, nt - lynn 17:21 Jul 11
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- At 3 ds now 22 wanted to help Grandma by cleaning her bathroom floor. Small bathroom half a bottle of Prell shampoo. I never thought I would get it all up. But he was ... - Peggy in Va 17:15 Jul 11
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- here's one - hpymomof3 17:10 Jul 11
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- Creative, NOT funny. My five boys wanted to find out what would happen if you shot a CO2 pistol (unloaded, but that's irrelevant w/ the CO2) into a bowl of tomato soup. In my kitchen. - Ria 17:04 Jul 11
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- I hate to say it...but this is funny. Of course, I may not be saying that in a few years, when my own boys might have access to such things :o). nt - threelops 18:06 Jul 11
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- I'm sorry, but I still think this is one of the most hilarious stories I've ever heard. nt - Rachel in KY 17:42 Jul 11
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- I hate to say it...but this is funny. Of course, I may not be saying that in a few years, when my own boys might have access to such things :o). nt - threelops 18:06 Jul 11
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- My dd, age 1.5 at the time, got into baby powder while I was in the shower one morning. When I - Molly 16:57 Jul 11
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- Thank you both! I don't have to test but since this will be my.... - unicorn 18:10 Jul 11
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- Hope you don't mind my jumping in ... this reminds me of my search attempts and wading through the different tests available trying to make sense of them and find out where to obtain them. I'll copy and paste an old post. (m) - Linksalot 17:00 Jul 11
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- Forgot a quotation mark for the last link (Iowa vs. Stanford Test Comparison) link only - Links 17:01 Jul 11
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- Forgot a quotation mark for the last link (Iowa vs. Stanford Test Comparison) link only - Links 17:01 Jul 11
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- Buy the Proactive Refining Mask ONLY-not the kit - Robin in Va 19:30 Jul 11
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- We just got the acne cream from Mary Kay... - Paz 19:02 Jul 11
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- The benzoyl peroxide lotion from www.cosmeticscop.com - Claire 18:15 Jul 11
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- acne.com but you must give it 2 weeks and be diligent. nt - Lisa CA 17:49 Jul 11
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- Acne.org, and yes, their benzoyl peroxide gel is great. I use it nightly. nt - Michelle T 18:17 Jul 11
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- I recently started my daughters on this. It does seem to work great! nt - CherylCO 19:31 Jul 11
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- Oh, and it did take a week or two for full results. nt - CherylCO 19:33 Jul 11
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- Oh, and it did take a week or two for full results. nt - CherylCO 19:33 Jul 11
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- Thank you for the correction. :) nt - Lisa CA 18:43 Jul 11
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- I recently started my daughters on this. It does seem to work great! nt - CherylCO 19:31 Jul 11
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- Acne.org, and yes, their benzoyl peroxide gel is great. I use it nightly. nt - Michelle T 18:17 Jul 11
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- Jill your advice is excellent, but she isn't "mature" enough to do it--just yet.. I will go and get her the acne free to start with and see what happens. Thanks ladies!!! nt - ToniCW 17:08 Jul 11
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- You don't have to do the method perfect. My 12 yo dds fudge a lot and yet it still seems to do pretty well. nt - CherylCO 19:36 Jul 11
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- You don't have to do the method perfect. My 12 yo dds fudge a lot and yet it still seems to do pretty well. nt - CherylCO 19:36 Jul 11
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- Try Nature's Cure Papaya Enzyme Kit - we bought it at Target (more) - mel 16:44 Jul 11
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- My dd's advice - Jill W. 16:39 Jul 11
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- Yep here too! nt - CherylCO 19:32 Jul 11
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- I agree too! - hpymomof3 17:11 Jul 11
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- Yep. I agree. nt - Ria 17:05 Jul 11
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- This is very good advice. Quite inexpensive compared to Proactive and works just as well. nt - Dana in OR 16:42 Jul 11
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- Yep here too! nt - CherylCO 19:32 Jul 11
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- I understand Walmart sells a similar product. nt - Virginia Dawn 16:29 Jul 11
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- Yes, it's called Acne Free (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:30 Jul 11
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- Acne Free has done wonders for my dd's face. She just had bumps on her - Molly 16:58 Jul 11
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- If you don't mind my nosiness. My daughter has ..... - Sunflower 21:30 Jul 11
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- If you don't mind my nosiness. My daughter has ..... - Sunflower 21:30 Jul 11
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- They also carry this at Costco if you're near one. nt. - Orangeblossom 16:32 Jul 11
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- Acne Free has done wonders for my dd's face. She just had bumps on her - Molly 16:58 Jul 11
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- Yes, it's called Acne Free (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:30 Jul 11
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- Yes, I certainly would count those things - but that's just me... - mel 17:58 Jul 11
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- I don't count hours, I count days. And all of the thing you mentioned in your post, I'd definitely count as a day. (nt) - Erica in PA 17:53 Jul 11
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- Question - if you count days how would you then include these extras..sm - Amy in PA 18:22 Jul 11
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- If you think about it... - WendyWords 19:43 Jul 11
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- Honestly, I would just estimate.... (m) - Erica in PA 19:22 Jul 11
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- I must have overcomplied then... - WendyWords 19:54 Jul 11
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- I must have overcomplied then... - WendyWords 19:54 Jul 11
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- That's what I did with our vacation time last year.... - The Tutor 18:42 Jul 11
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- If you think about it... - WendyWords 19:43 Jul 11
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- Question - if you count days how would you then include these extras..sm - Amy in PA 18:22 Jul 11
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- Well... - Ria 16:59 Jul 11
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- What I do... - WendyWords 16:45 Jul 11
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- We are in PA also...more - 5knights3maidens 16:30 Jul 11
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- Ugh! My biggest pet peeve...*there hours* should be *their hours*. Ahhh - I feel better. nt - Amy in PA 16:26 Jul 11
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- Another possibility, could she have been bitten or stung by anything? - Lolly 17:30 Jul 11
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- Is it swollen or hot to touch? - Ottakee 16:33 Jul 11
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- Thanks for all the great info...... - Kellawell 16:56 Jul 11
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- Thanks for all the great info...... - Kellawell 16:56 Jul 11
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- *ah*--- nothing much right now- just taking the time to build my shelves :-P - Peek a Boo 16:38 Jul 11
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- clarification--- - Peek a Boo 16:40 Jul 11
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- clarification--- - Peek a Boo 16:40 Jul 11
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- I sent back the ITBS to BJU on April 21 and received the results in 5 weeks. (nt) - VH in MN 19:15 Jul 11
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- I had the same experience using Piedmont. Tested in mid May. Got results early June. nt - Jacqui in mo 18:16 Jul 11
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- Tested the first week of May using Stanford from BJUP and just got the results yesterday - 9 weeks after they received it. nt - kcp 16:51 Jul 11
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- Oh good! There is still hope will also tested the 1st week in May.nt - Trella in LA 16:56 Jul 11
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- Oh good! There is still hope will also tested the 1st week in May.nt - Trella in LA 16:56 Jul 11
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- Dd did 3rd grade ITBS testing through local school district mid-June; no results yet. nt - katalaska 16:44 Jul 11
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- Tested May 27 with a local group using BJU (ITBS). Still checking the mail hopefully... nt - abbeyej 16:34 Jul 11
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- I used a local testing group; results in less than 2 weeks nt - nutmeg 16:27 Jul 11
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- Tested in May IOWA using BJU... - WendyWords 16:23 Jul 11
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- Well, we tested with the local homeschool group (m) - Trella in LA 16:22 Jul 11
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- Hsers in Arkansas were required to take the ITBS on April 10-12. I *still* have not received my dc's test scores, and the estimate was 6-8 weeks. Anyone else in AR who has already received their scores? (nt) - Jackie in AR 16:14 Jul 11
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- Hey Jackie, we haven't gotten ours yet either.....just FYI....nt - Julieofsardis 22:20 Jul 11
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- Jackie...just got dd's today but still haven't seen ds's. Go figure. nt - Gini AR 19:53 Jul 11
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- Did you use Piedmont, BJU, or another testing service? (nt) - Links 16:17 Jul 11
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- I did use BJU to give my dd the CogAT that corresponds to the 3rd grade ITBS. We did that mid-May, and I received those results a week or so ago. So BJU seems to be fine on their turnaround time. (nt) - Jackie in AR 16:24 Jul 11
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- We tested through the state, so I'm assuming they used the ITBS test service. (m) - Jackie in AR 16:20 Jul 11
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- I did use BJU to give my dd the CogAT that corresponds to the 3rd grade ITBS. We did that mid-May, and I received those results a week or so ago. So BJU seems to be fine on their turnaround time. (nt) - Jackie in AR 16:24 Jul 11
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- Hey Jackie, we haven't gotten ours yet either.....just FYI....nt - Julieofsardis 22:20 Jul 11
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- File the appeal....she's wrong that you shouldn't get your hopes up.... - Carol 18:12 Jul 11
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- I know... - Lisa CA 17:55 Jul 11
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- I totally understand. The same thing is happening to me right now.... - Nanci in WA 16:30 Jul 11
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- I had a similar experience - LoriM 16:14 Jul 11
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- Here's the test for whether or not to "tell": - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:14 Jul 11
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- Could you show your kids the test results? - Busy Mom 20:32 Jul 11
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- I have an idea... - nancypants 17:37 Jul 11
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- We've been honest w/ the kids and the relatives (m) - Ria 16:53 Jul 11
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- I only told my dd and inlaws that she did very well and... - Orangeblossom 16:40 Jul 11
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- Definitely tell your dc. They should be able to be proud of their accomplishments! (m) - Jackie in AR 16:17 Jul 11
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- I don't blame you... - Virginia Dawn 16:16 Jul 11
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- Friday is the only day that has specified cleaning... - Ellie 19:51 Jul 11
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- also try... - Pster 18:41 Jul 11
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- I've tried to do that, but I could never stick to it - This is what I do... - mel 18:04 Jul 11
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- Sounds like us. nt - Robin 21:04 Jul 11
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- Sounds like us. nt - Robin 21:04 Jul 11
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- ooooo me! pick me! - battlemaiden 18:02 Jul 11
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- I love the names!! What a great way to make chores easy to remember. nt - Unicorn 18:32 Jul 11
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- I love the names!! What a great way to make chores easy to remember. nt - Unicorn 18:32 Jul 11
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- Flylady schedule here:) Easy and it works (m) - Tammyla 16:55 Jul 11
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- I loosely follow Motivated Moms. But I do combine some days, and sometimes I clean like crazy Saturday morning to get it all done. nt - Michelle T 16:11 Jul 11
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- What is "Motivated Mom?" Sounds intresting. nt - Calico Frog 16:17 Jul 11
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- Basically a chore chart for housework. www.motivatedmoms.com nt - Michelle T 18:18 Jul 11
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- Basically a chore chart for housework. www.motivatedmoms.com nt - Michelle T 18:18 Jul 11
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- What is "Motivated Mom?" Sounds intresting. nt - Calico Frog 16:17 Jul 11
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- What I do... - Orangeblossom 15:57 Jul 11
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- One caution.... - Jen In MS 18:00 Jul 11
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- No reason to pick one or the other. They will ship backorders separately, so you'll get in-stock items quickly either way. - abbeyej 15:55 Jul 11
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- It's a good thing I don't ever try to post anonymously around here. :) The original post is from me. nt - Praisefor3 15:48 Jul 11
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- Me too! I don't want to be left out. :-) Thanks! (email inside) nt - Molly 17:02 Jul 11
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- An explanation I found online... - nancypants 17:43 Jul 11
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- Eventually it stops. I think it has something to do with blood flow. nt - lovemykids 17:17 Jul 11
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- This happens with my friend when she works out - I forget the reason but she takes Benadryll before her work outs to prevent it. nt - Amy in PA 16:20 Jul 11
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- Ahhh! Benedryl. Goodnight dc, goodnight dh, goodnight moon. You know how R. loves it when you take Benedryl! nt - Alexandra 18:00 Jul 11
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- Works because benadryl is an anti-histamine. Histamine causes itching (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:25 Jul 11
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- Ahhh! Benedryl. Goodnight dc, goodnight dh, goodnight moon. You know how R. loves it when you take Benedryl! nt - Alexandra 18:00 Jul 11
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- I always thought it was because of the increase in blood flow. nt - Virginia Dawn 16:18 Jul 11
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- Histamine release nt - CynthiaOK 15:58 Jul 11
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- Do you know WHY the histamine is released? nt - Karen sn 17:06 Jul 11
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- Do you know WHY the histamine is released? nt - Karen sn 17:06 Jul 11
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- It has happened here - when I run with my 14 year old friend we both get itchy legs. Looking forward to the possible explanations. nt - Karen sn 15:53 Jul 11
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- Thanks Ladies. I will stick to the boards right now and when a fair comes up I'll go there! nt - 5knights3maidens 19:10 Jul 11
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- I don't think you'd get much at a flea market (m) - JS in VA 16:45 Jul 11
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- Depending on what it is, I would probably sell it on the board... - WTMindy 16:34 Jul 11
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- I sold a lot of mine at the used curriculum sale at a hs conference. (nt) - Peggy in Va 15:25 Jul 11
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- Which parts were everybody's favorite? We were just there in May...and I want to relive it. :-) nt - WTMindy 16:35 Jul 11
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- Well.... - Ria 16:57 Jul 11
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- Funny, you picked some of our favorites too.... - WTMindy 17:02 Jul 11
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- Funny, you picked some of our favorites too.... - WTMindy 17:02 Jul 11
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- Well.... - Ria 16:57 Jul 11
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- May be whiteflies.....vacuum them or make your own sticky traps (m) - Lisa CA 18:08 Jul 11
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- Here is an option.... (recipe enclosed) - Pat H 15:18 Jul 11
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- Re: For those of you who have older children that are gone off to college (m) - profmom 22:35 Jul 11
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- I'm not sure I understand your question. (m) - Lisa CA 18:17 Jul 11
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- A friend does trimesters - geography, history, science. She loves it. nt - lovemykids 21:10 Jul 11
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- I've just planned this... - Pster 18:48 Jul 11
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- I've alternated by unit... - Amy in PA 16:28 Jul 11
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- I was alternating science and history each month for awhile. It worked well, and made library trips and planning much easier! nt - Michelle T 16:13 Jul 11
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- I'm planning on doing trimesters this year (m) - threelops 15:07 Jul 11
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- I've done it this way for two years now.... - Jennifer Mathis 15:03 Jul 11
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- Wow! Glad I got the tissue first! That was very touching. nt. - Sunflower 21:35 Jul 11
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- Powerful!!! That's one of our favorite songs. Now, It will mean so much more to us, thanks for sharing. nt - ~FireFly~ 20:38 Jul 11
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- Sniff, sniff. Please pass the kleenex... nt - LBC 19:28 Jul 11
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- I'd love to see this -- but I have very s-l-o-w dial-up. : ( nt - ereks mom 19:26 Jul 11
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- Thank you so very much for sharing this. I should have a box of tissues on my desk. nt - Lisa CA 18:42 Jul 11
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- "He can't run without his dad. His dad won't run without his son." (m) - Not1Worry 18:32 Jul 11
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- I can barely see to type. That was wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing this! nt - Angela in TX 17:15 Jul 11
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- There are some amazing people on this earth. (nt) - Penny in VT 17:15 Jul 11
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- I saw them on Oprah about a year ago. They are beautiful people. (nt) - JS in FL 16:50 Jul 11
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- That song alone chokes me up, but with that beautiful video, can you say hiccupping sobs? :-) nt - WTMindy 16:49 Jul 11
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- Beautiful! Tears streaming nt - Quiver0f10 16:19 Jul 11
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- I heard his father speak at a conference when he debuted this video and told of all their perseverance in getting races to allow him to enter with his son. He is definitely a man of integrity. Makes homeschooling my kids seem like an EASY thing to do. nt - Praisefor3 16:11 Jul 11
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- Wow. Thank you. nt - Ria 15:34 Jul 11
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- Now that is life worth living! Wonderful !sm - nrg 15:33 Jul 11
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- I don't have sound on this computer but it brought tears to my eyes just watching the video and reading about them Thanks for sharing. (nt) - Peggy in Va 15:15 Jul 11
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- I had to hold back from bursting into tears! That was so very touching. nt - mel 15:09 Jul 11
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- If only, if only... every child had a dad who loved him this much. nt - Stella! 15:08 Jul 11
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- I tell ya - what love. (sniff, sniff) nt - mel 15:11 Jul 11
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- I tell ya - what love. (sniff, sniff) nt - mel 15:11 Jul 11
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- I get choked up pretty easily, but that made me *bawl*. Oh my!! nt - Heidi in OR 15:03 Jul 11
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- Wow, wow, wow. nt - jmgconner 15:03 Jul 11
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- Oh, wow. My ds and I were awed. I was thinking of all my students from back in my teaching days (I taught kids with physical disabilities.) (nt) - Wendi 15:02 Jul 11
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- Yes, wow. I taught special ed. too--kids with severe disabilities. This was awesome! nt - katalaska 17:07 Jul 11
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- Yes, wow. I taught special ed. too--kids with severe disabilities. This was awesome! nt - katalaska 17:07 Jul 11
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- That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. nt - NOLAdy 15:00 Jul 11
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- Wow. nt. - Whisperlily 14:54 Jul 11
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- Again...gonna try to post a link. It's info about these guys...nt - Rich with kids 14:53 Jul 11
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- Thank you for sharing this too! nt - mel 15:29 Jul 11
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- Thank you for sharing this too! nt - mel 15:29 Jul 11
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- Oh my, I can't remember the last time I've cried that hard!! Wow, that is so touching. (nt) - Erica in PA 14:46 Jul 11
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- Holy Technology, Batman...I think I did it! nt - Rich with kids 14:41 Jul 11
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- Silly names for pop - leslie in tx 18:06 Jul 11
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- At Medieval Times - Ottakee 16:36 Jul 11
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- What about roasted chicken legs (like the turkey legs at the renaissance faire)? nt - abbeyej 15:57 Jul 11
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- How about kid friendly shishcabobs? (m) - Pat H 15:02 Jul 11
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- When one of my ds had a knight themed birthday party (m) - threelops 14:52 Jul 11
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- Now THAT's a cute idea. nt - leslie in tx 18:07 Jul 11
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- Now THAT's a cute idea. nt - leslie in tx 18:07 Jul 11
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- A few ideas - KarenNC 14:44 Jul 11
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- Great sites, but too authentic for me - tight budget...nt - Angela in NC 14:53 Jul 11
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- Great sites, but too authentic for me - tight budget...nt - Angela in NC 14:53 Jul 11
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- I don't know... kinda weird...had to laugh though and play :O) 'course I lost and she belongs to Xenu, now. nt - ~FireFly~ 21:58 Jul 11
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- That is sick and wrong... but *guilty chuckle* oh so funny! LOL! nt - nancypants 14:20 Jul 11
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- Just returned from my Ultimate Field Trip across the USA ; details on my blog - Salminen 17:25 Jul 11
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- What resources helped you to plan such an adventure?? Exciting!nt - Amy in MD 18:39 Jul 11
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- Microsoft Streets and Trips AND internet AND - Salminen 20:13 Jul 11
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- Microsoft Streets and Trips AND internet AND - Salminen 20:13 Jul 11
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- What resources helped you to plan such an adventure?? Exciting!nt - Amy in MD 18:39 Jul 11
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- We have done several of these trips.... - WTMindy 16:54 Jul 11
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- Mesa Verde & other ancient Anasazi sites, Denali park in Alaska. nt - Kay in Cal 16:31 Jul 11
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- Redwoods, Mt. Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Alaska, nt - Virginia Dawn 16:09 Jul 11
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- The Continental Divide and what ever lies between Va. and there. I forget what movie I saw it in and it has stayed with me ever since. :-) (nt) - Peggy in Va 15:20 Jul 11
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- Route 66 and the Grand Canyon! nt - Karen sn 15:00 Jul 11 (1)
- I want to visit every National Park in America, that's our family goal. nt - battlemaidens 14:34 Jul 11
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- Are you going to get the passports and have them stamped? - Virginia Dawn 16:05 Jul 11
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- Are you going to get the passports and have them stamped? - Virginia Dawn 16:05 Jul 11
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- Places where they have re-enactments - check out the states you'll want to travel through.nt - Angela in NC 14:31 Jul 11
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- I want to go back and show my kids Yosemite!nt - JFS in IL 14:30 Jul 11
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- Places we've been, and places we'd like to go. (m) - Whisperlily 14:29 Jul 11
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- Definitely Niagra Falls and the Redwoods. nt - Rich with kids 14:28 Jul 11
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- hee-hee...I spelled it like Viagra...sorry. :) nt - Rich with kids 14:29 Jul 11
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- How did I *never* notice it wasn't spelled that way? I'm very particular about spelling too! nt. - Whisperlily 14:32 Jul 11
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- How did I *never* notice it wasn't spelled that way? I'm very particular about spelling too! nt. - Whisperlily 14:32 Jul 11
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- hee-hee...I spelled it like Viagra...sorry. :) nt - Rich with kids 14:29 Jul 11
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- Yellowstone; Yosemite. nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:26 Jul 11
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- Washington, D.C. nt - lovemykids 14:26 Jul 11
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- Grand Canyon....nm - KLynnTX 14:17 Jul 11
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- I have "Stocking Up" (Rodale Press) and you might like a cookbook called "Simply in Season". (nt) - VH in MN 14:17 Jul 11
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- You have only yourself to blame... - NOLAdy 14:52 Jul 11
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- Mine always insist on going to sleep on those clean sheets I just put on the bed. DH too! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:38 Jul 11
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- What is that about? It happens here, too. You know what else? When we mow the yard, it grows back, like...in a week! I don't get it... :-/ nt - Rich with kids 14:20 Jul 11
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- The injustice! nt - battlemaiden 14:21 Jul 11
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- The injustice! nt - battlemaiden 14:21 Jul 11
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- Thanks for your suggestions! nt - profmom 22:37 Jul 11
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- Nutrimill...it's just the best!!! nt - Holly in FL 14:45 Jul 11
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- I just recently got a nutrimill. . . - BirkenKathy 20:23 Jul 11
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- I love my Nutrimill. It is loud, but not any louder than a vacuum cleaner. I just don't grind wheat when anyone in the house is sleeping. (nt) - Lil3 15:12 Jul 11
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- I'm definitely interested! Can you compare it to the Whisper Mill? How is it better? (And what about the noise level? :-D) nt - profmom 14:47 Jul 11
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- You can turn the Nutrimill off/on with grain in the hopper. - Nebraska Pam 17:26 Jul 11
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- You can turn the Nutrimill off/on with grain in the hopper. - Nebraska Pam 17:26 Jul 11
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- I just recently got a nutrimill. . . - BirkenKathy 20:23 Jul 11
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- Piggyback question from the ignorant: Do you use the ground wheat just like "regular" flour or do you need to adapt it somehow for white flour recipes? nt. - Whisperlily 14:40 Jul 11
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- I just use it in place of regular flour. I also... - profmom 14:45 Jul 11
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- I just use it in place of regular flour. I also... - profmom 14:45 Jul 11
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- I also have a Whisper Mill... - Diana in OR 14:26 Jul 11
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- I have been using the Whisper Mill for about 2 years. Been happy with it.(nt) - VH in MN 14:18 Jul 11
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- No ear plugs required? Oh, and... - profmom 14:27 Jul 11
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- From what I heard the Whispermill isn't as quiet at the Nutrimill....m - elleno in FL 15:09 Jul 11
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- From what I heard the Whispermill isn't as quiet at the Nutrimill....m - elleno in FL 15:09 Jul 11
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- No ear plugs required? Oh, and... - profmom 14:27 Jul 11
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- Don't you just hate Gaudere's Law? (m) - Rhiannon8404 14:37 Jul 11
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- LoL! (Sorry self777, this is funny.)nt - Virginia Dawn 16:55 Jul 11
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- LoL! (Sorry self777, this is funny.)nt - Virginia Dawn 16:55 Jul 11
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- Here is a website... - Lisa in TX 13:59 Jul 11
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- The website didn't show up - Salminen 20:16 Jul 11
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- The website didn't show up - Salminen 20:16 Jul 11
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- Utrecht has nice stuff (I'll be ordering some sketch books for my timeline soon) - BMC 20:28 Jul 11
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- Miller Pads and Paper has great prices. nt - SolaMichella 15:25 Jul 11
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- Dick Blick is a great supplier. (m) - Debra in TX 14:27 Jul 11
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- I buy them when they are on sale at Hobby Lobby usually 30-50 % off. nt - Gigi 14:09 Jul 11
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- We just purchased stuff at Hobby Lobby when we were out of town. I'd definitely keep an eye on the sales if you have one locally. (nt) - VH in MN 14:20 Jul 11
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- Don't you just love to say Hobby Lobby? nt - Rich with kids 14:16 Jul 11
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- We just purchased stuff at Hobby Lobby when we were out of town. I'd definitely keep an eye on the sales if you have one locally. (nt) - VH in MN 14:20 Jul 11
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- Would you mind sharing your medival book list? Thanks! nt - KIN 13:41 Jul 11
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- It's in Microsoft Excel... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 15:35 Jul 11
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- It's in Microsoft Excel... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 15:35 Jul 11
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- Gooooooo, Kate! - Old Dominion Heather 13:26 Jul 11
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- It should - Salminen 13:41 Jul 11
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- Go cheap! - lovemykids 17:28 Jul 11
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- I'm thinking, Pink Flamingos, or cute, colorful flip-flop decor. nt - Calico Frog 16:22 Jul 11
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- My boys bathroom is a surfboard theme room. I went to ROn Jon and bought a bunch of really cute bath items. I bought a shower curtain at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I also hung up the boys art work, my oldest painted a fishbowl scene and my middle guy painted the ocean. I wish I had my camera to show you a picture! nt - Elaine 13:47 Jul 11
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- I just remembered I have a picture of it on my blog. Scroll down to "The Week in Review" post. - Elaine 14:15 Jul 11
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- I was just at Linens N Things and they have surfboard shaped bath rugs and soap dishes. They were so cute. - Lisa in TX 13:56 Jul 11
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- I just remembered I have a picture of it on my blog. Scroll down to "The Week in Review" post. - Elaine 14:15 Jul 11
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- Palm trees to play up the green?nt - Virginia Dawn 13:19 Jul 11
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- Bright pink flamingos and/or red hibiscus sound good too. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:40 Jul 11
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- Bright pink flamingos and/or red hibiscus sound good too. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:40 Jul 11
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- Love our HP printer/copier/scanner/fax machine. BEST purchase ever for school. nt. - Sunflower 21:20 Jul 11
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- Another one who really enjoys her copier (m) - Yvette in CA 18:21 Jul 11
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- Here's an idea for you (m) - 4kids4me 16:50 Jul 11
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- the proof is in the success! take advice from LOTS of successful homeschoolers: in *every* poll that comes up about "what has made your homeschooling easier/more efficient/ more pleasant, a copier always, Always, *always* makes the cut. nt - Peek a Boo 15:35 Jul 11
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- I have a printer/scanner/copier and I love the convenience, but it is somewhat slow. (nt) - Lil3 15:15 Jul 11
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- Scanner w/copier function, I love it. nt - Bryan (a mom) 15:05 Jul 11
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- Yes. It is very handy to have around! nt - nancypants 14:21 Jul 11
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- just bought a printer/copier/scanner/fax and don't know how I survived without it /m - katilac 14:08 Jul 11
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- Don't own one. Ten-cents per copy at our local library (m) - KPzz 14:03 Jul 11
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- Never owned one, either. nt - Ellie 21:43 Jul 11
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- I usually wait until the UPS store has .02 copies...(m) - Gigi 14:17 Jul 11
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- Never owned one, either. nt - Ellie 21:43 Jul 11
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- As for convincing your dh... - battlemaiden 13:54 Jul 11
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- Best HS purchase I ever made! It's just a little desk top copier. Ran about $100. nt - Maria in Nashville 13:43 Jul 11
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- I consider our all in one printer the most valuable homeschool resource in our home! nt - Melanie in Wa 13:38 Jul 11
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- Us, too. Ours is an HP psc1210xi all-in-one . . . - Kimm in WA 19:29 Jul 11
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- Me too! nt - Angela in TX 18:29 Jul 11
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- I love ours too! I use it *all* the time. nt - abbeyej 16:00 Jul 11
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- Yep! nt - lovemykids 13:50 Jul 11
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- Me too!!! nt - KLynnTX 13:46 Jul 11
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- ditto. nt - battlemaiden 13:46 Jul 11
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- Us, too. Ours is an HP psc1210xi all-in-one . . . - Kimm in WA 19:29 Jul 11
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- You mean you do NOT have a copier/printer. I use mine daily. more - jmgconner 13:32 Jul 11
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- Our printer has a scanner/copier and I LOVE it!! - Old Dominion Heather 13:28 Jul 11
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- I have one and I wouldn't survive without it.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:22 Jul 11
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- My ds read a few - I didn't see anything objectionable as long as - TESEmom 13:18 Jul 11
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- Magic does not bother me...but poorly written does. hmmmm... nt - Old Dominion Heather 13:24 Jul 11
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- I wouldn't say "poorly" written, but very simplified for early readers, much like MTH... - abbeyej 16:04 Jul 11
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- They aren't more poorly written than Magic Tree House. But they are twaddle - no literary value nt - TESEmom 14:36 Jul 11
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- I wouldn't say "poorly" written, but very simplified for early readers, much like MTH... - abbeyej 16:04 Jul 11
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- Magic does not bother me...but poorly written does. hmmmm... nt - Old Dominion Heather 13:24 Jul 11
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- I've used... - Debbie in BC 18:49 Jul 11
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- I used to watch this lady on PBS. She has branched out. - LMA 13:53 Jul 11
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- Nancy is a seamstress who "branched out" into quilting and isn't really that great....(more) - Carol 18:36 Jul 11
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- Nancy is a seamstress who "branched out" into quilting and isn't really that great....(more) - Carol 18:36 Jul 11
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- I found this one in a quick google search... - LoriM 13:26 Jul 11
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- With dc so young, my school would probably start...some time during the day... - Ellie 21:45 Jul 11
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- Now - at 9:30 am - but 3 years ago . . . - Brenda in Fl 21:08 Jul 11
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- At 7:00 am when dh leaves for work. nt - angela in ohio 16:52 Jul 11
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- Sorry, missed the part about you rising late (m) - angela in ohio 18:19 Jul 11
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- Sorry, missed the part about you rising late (m) - angela in ohio 18:19 Jul 11
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- noon w/ ds 12. probably 10am when he was younger. work it around your energy and their nap schedules! nt - Deidre in GA 16:09 Jul 11
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- We do Bible over breakfast at 8 and start the rest at 9. (nt) - Lil3 15:16 Jul 11
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- About 9:30 or 10, break for lunch then from about 1-3:30 (but attitude makes all the difference in how long it runs)nt - nancypants 14:23 Jul 11
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- Your kids are pretty young. Consider (m) - Tammyla 13:58 Jul 11
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- My kids are 12 & 9 our lessons run 9-2 daily(m) - Tammyla 14:01 Jul 11
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- My kids are 12 & 9 our lessons run 9-2 daily(m) - Tammyla 14:01 Jul 11
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- After my dh leaves for work at 10:45 a.m. ... works for us and usually done by 12:30.. nm - Tigerlily (aka Robin in CA) Overhill 13:57 Jul 11
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- I'm not real big on trying to match with the schools, especially with kids so young... - nutmeg 13:57 Jul 11
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- Well, you have a 2 mo. That would dictate my schedule for me... - battlemaiden 13:45 Jul 11
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- I'm planning on starting at 8:30 this fall. Last year it was 9:00-9:30. My son would be on the bus at 7:00 if he went to ps. :) nt - KIN 13:43 Jul 11
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- 8 or 8:30...we are early birds. Ds loves it when we are all done before lunch. nt - Rhiannon8404 13:42 Jul 11
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- I prefer to start at 9:30, but (m) - threelops 13:28 Jul 11
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- 10 am. ds 6 (dd 4 not schooling, or so she thinks) We are done by lunch(formal stuff anyway)nt - M&M in NH 13:19 Jul 11
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- We start at 9:00. I go to bed about 11-12 ish. - Old Dominion Heather 13:08 Jul 11
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- Orange, white, and a little yellow.nt - Angela in NC 13:05 Jul 11
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- White, yellow, and a little red. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:03 Jul 11
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- Two drug free births. Relaxing, resting as much as possible, going to the hospital as late as possible. n - Ellie 21:46 Jul 11
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- Four drug-free births. Honestly, praying helped me the most. nt - Angela in TX 21:27 Jul 11
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- My nurse and my best friend squeezed my knee and my ankle through contractions. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:20 Jul 11
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- Great book: Mind Over Labor. I used this book and had very short labors of approx 4 and 6 hours.... - Sunflower 20:48 Jul 11
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- Forgot to say all drug free births.nt. - Sunflower 20:54 Jul 11
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- Forgot to say all drug free births.nt. - Sunflower 20:54 Jul 11
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- 4 natural here....for the most difficult of them the thing that helped the most... - Lily Grace 17:27 Jul 11
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- I'm glad you asked... - MKH 16:33 Jul 11
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- Hypnobirthing... massage... be relaaaaxxxed. nt - Kay in Cal 16:32 Jul 11
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- Staying home. Alone. Honestly. Next was just telling myself that *I* was the only person who could get me through this, and I *could* do it. If I had to birth in a hospital again, I would stay home as long as I possibly could. nt - abbeyej 16:06 Jul 11
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- honestly? I handled it best by repeating "this *will* be over soon! it *won't* last forever!" -- that was THE MOST effective, but practically speaking.... - Peek a Boo 15:38 Jul 11
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- Having my dh by my side (m) - Scarlett 15:38 Jul 11
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- I walked until I couldn't walk any more, then lay on my side... - Nan in Mass 15:04 Jul 11
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- Water-birth! Its amazing. Also keep your mouth open and relaxed nt - Quiver0f10 14:46 Jul 11
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- Birth control. But if it's too late for that (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:36 Jul 11
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- Crying, screaming, cursing, and just closing my eyes till it was over worked for me! ;-)... - Julie in CA 14:36 Jul 11
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- Standing and lamaze breathing got me through (m) - Gigi 14:08 Jul 11
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- Three things helped me (m) - Kate CA 13:59 Jul 11
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- 3 drug free here. Hot shower, husband doing counter pressure on my back and regular breathing. I thought L&D was a breeze, it was B-feeding that killed me! Best of luck! :-) nt - Elaine 13:58 Jul 11
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- 2 drug-free... - jmgconner 13:43 Jul 11
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- 5 drug free... - battlemaiden 13:27 Jul 11
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- I had a massage-therapist friend with me at 3 births. She used - TESEmom 13:24 Jul 11
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- EPIDURAL! ; ) - Old Dominion Heather 13:10 Jul 11
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- Hear hear! LOL! but until then... - nancypants 14:31 Jul 11
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- Yeah, I had my first epi after 5 drug-free and my thoughts are this: - srjbdl 15:26 Jul 11
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- Yep, Epidurals can offer great pain relief, but as someone who is living life-long consequences, other methods may be needed. more tips inside. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 16:13 Jul 11
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- Yep, Epidurals can offer great pain relief, but as someone who is living life-long consequences, other methods may be needed. more tips inside. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 16:13 Jul 11
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- Yeah, I had my first epi after 5 drug-free and my thoughts are this: - srjbdl 15:26 Jul 11
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- LOL. nt - Tracey 13:22 Jul 11
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- Hear hear! LOL! but until then... - nancypants 14:31 Jul 11
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- Having had 5 drug-free births.... - srjbdl 13:08 Jul 11
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- Water--shower or bath. I prefer bath--I was actually able to sleep a little in the water at about hour 20. nbt - strider 13:05 Jul 11
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- I always had back labor so ice packs on my lower back and warm showers helped. (nt) - Pat H 13:04 Jul 11
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- Sounds like you live in King Co. WA! nt - Natalieclare 13:51 Jul 11
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- You've listed six days of activities but are only staying two nights. . . more - strider 17:42 Jul 11
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- Honey in homebaked goods is still not okay. - Christy in OR 12:57 Jul 11
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- No -- only "raw" honey, so it's fine in any baked goods - he'd have to skip the PB & Honey sandwiches my ds loves (uggh!). nt - Shelly in SC 12:34 Jul 11
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- My ds loves pb & honey & banana sandwiches. Yum! :) nt - Christy in OR 13:02 Jul 11
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- My ds loves pb & honey & banana sandwiches. Yum! :) nt - Christy in OR 13:02 Jul 11
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- Nope - it's my understanding it's just honey. nt - Kellawell 12:29 Jul 11
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- It's my understanding that (m) - JS in FL 13:13 Jul 11
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- I am seeing double! I guess I really want to know! LOL nt - Kate CA 12:06 Jul 11
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- wait five years... - gertie 23:06 Jul 11
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- Are you planning to stay in the same area long term? - KarenNC 15:30 Jul 11
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- Check out 1st time homebuyers programs - Ottakee 14:52 Jul 11
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- I decided to go to the 1st time homebuyers... - Sherry in MN 14:42 Jul 11
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- One MAJOR downside to renting instead of owning . . . - PariSarah in NC 14:15 Jul 11
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- Well, another way to look at this (m) - Dana in NC 21:09 Jul 11
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- Well, another way to look at this (m) - Dana in NC 21:09 Jul 11
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- Equity. - battlemaiden 14:03 Jul 11
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- Owning a house can be expensive (maintanance of major appliances - Mandamom 12:57 Jul 11
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- A recent situation as an example (m) - Scarlett 12:48 Jul 11
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- We are choosing to rent... (m) - Erica in PA 12:30 Jul 11
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- We rent because we can't afford maintenance and upkeep, and our income is so low we don't pay any FIT anyway (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 14:24 Jul 11
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- Ditto. (nt) - The Tutor 18:13 Jul 11
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- Ditto. (nt) - The Tutor 18:13 Jul 11
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- Erica, I could have written this. (m) - Kate CA 12:48 Jul 11
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- What is your long term plan?... - Sherry in MN 12:39 Jul 11
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- Well, a lot of it depends on dh's career... (m) - Erica in PA 13:21 Jul 11
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- Well, a lot of it depends on dh's career... (m) - Erica in PA 13:21 Jul 11
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- We rent because we can't afford maintenance and upkeep, and our income is so low we don't pay any FIT anyway (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 14:24 Jul 11
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- Re: Rent vs Own and long term finances... - Julie in Austin 12:05 Jul 11
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- That will vary greatly based on income...we pay $8000 or so per year in interest with NO tax advantages (because of child to income ratio.) nt - srjbdl 12:31 Jul 11
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- Yeah, we'd get no tax benefit either. - PariSarah in NC 14:21 Jul 11
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- Yeah, we'd get no tax benefit either. - PariSarah in NC 14:21 Jul 11
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- That will vary greatly based on income...we pay $8000 or so per year in interest with NO tax advantages (because of child to income ratio.) nt - srjbdl 12:31 Jul 11
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- we got everything from my mom, including her house...<more> - cin 13:32 Jul 11
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- Although it sounds simple, one problem about just changing the deed (more) - Mary in VA 13:55 Jul 11
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- After a little more research.... - Virginia Dawn 13:53 Jul 11
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- Absolutely, the capital gains on property deeded during the person's lifetime can be very bad... - Betty 16:48 Jul 11 (2)
- Although it sounds simple, one problem about just changing the deed (more) - Mary in VA 13:55 Jul 11
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- I'd like to know this too, my mil is suppose to will us her home - Jenileigh 12:16 Jul 11
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- Because of stepped up basis it is always better to inherit. nt - Betty 16:41 Jul 11
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- I was just reading... it doesn't look good. Your MIL needs to see a real estate lawyer. :-( - Virginia Dawn 12:45 Jul 11
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- Because of stepped up basis it is always better to inherit. nt - Betty 16:41 Jul 11
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- I think it's a lot easier to search if items are listed in the subject line. sm - MeganP 12:52 Jul 11
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- But now you can search inside the messages too! - nutmeg 14:03 Jul 11
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- But now you can search inside the messages too! - nutmeg 14:03 Jul 11
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- Can you group by categories or grades? Personally I hate muddling through a long list...nt - readwithem 12:47 Jul 11
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- Didn't hear from you, but the important thing is that you're feeling a - momof10 13:59 Jul 11
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- I understand how difficult it is to feel great about your body. - Crissy in WA 13:42 Jul 11
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- Hmmm. I guess I'd want the one that traps the most lint, - Claire 18:26 Jul 11
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- I hate having the lint trap by the door. (m) - Whisperlily 13:40 Jul 11
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- Hmmm, the salesman at Sears this weekend said - KIN 11:57 Jul 11
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- As someone who is walking in your very shoes except a few steps behind.... (m) - Sharon in SC 12:54 Jul 11
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- Congrats, and congrats again! :o) nt - threelops 12:22 Jul 11
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- Wow!!! Congrats!!!!!!!! And give that smart man a hug. :) nt - Kellawell 11:44 Jul 11
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- I read this fast and thought you said your dh!! Role play! LOL nt - Kate CA 12:09 Jul 11
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- hmmmm... not a bad idea! nt - Stella! 15:00 Jul 11
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- bring on the eyeliner, eh? nt - WTMindy 16:58 Jul 11
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- bring on the eyeliner, eh? nt - WTMindy 16:58 Jul 11
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- hmmmm... not a bad idea! nt - Stella! 15:00 Jul 11
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- Virginia is having a holiday from paying sales tax on school supplies and clothing - I'm hoping it coincides with the great sales - BMC 20:35 Jul 11
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- I try to get the stuff on sale this time of year. Yesterday I got boxes of 12 pencils, folders, & pencil sharpeners for $.01 each and flexible binders for $.25 each at Staples! (nt) - Lil3 15:20 Jul 11
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- Oh, yes, and it just can't be right to get so excited about......paper supplies!!!! Yippee!!!!!! $0.10 crayons, $0.10 notebooks, $0.20 glue sticks.....my heart races at the thrill. nt - Jenn in Mo 14:46 Jul 11
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- Love it! And I buy extra to donate. Our church distributes supplies at a back-to-school party for disadvantaged kids nt - nutmeg 14:07 Jul 11
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- I buy the cheap school supplies and save them for stocking stuffers at Christmas. nt - Heidi in CA 13:48 Jul 11
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- We stock up on supplies to fill Operation Christmas Child boxes. (nt) - VH in MN 14:06 Jul 11
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- We stock up on supplies to fill Operation Christmas Child boxes. (nt) - VH in MN 14:06 Jul 11
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- I LOVE the sales. I was just in Walmart yesterday and glue and Crayola crayons were 20 cents each...so I bought some! nt - katalaska 13:41 Jul 11 (2)
- We stock up when the sales are really good - Ottakee 13:34 Jul 11
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- Don't actually *love* it but do try to stock up in summer w/sales so I don't have to restock much throughout the school year. nt - Anna 12:26 Jul 11
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- I stock up because it just makes sense for us to buy in bulk... - momof10 12:04 Jul 11
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- Yes!!!! Who can resist the smell of all those new school supplies?!?! nt - Kellawell 11:45 Jul 11
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- yes, YeS, YES... the smell of new stuff, that's what I'm talkin 'bout:O) nt - ~FireFly~ 20:53 Jul 11
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- a mom after my own heart --- what can you do when a $0.20 box of Crayolas is calling your name? - momof10 12:05 Jul 11
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- yes, YeS, YES... the smell of new stuff, that's what I'm talkin 'bout:O) nt - ~FireFly~ 20:53 Jul 11
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- I can't resist those 10 cent notebooks : ) nm - Nebraska Pam 11:42 Jul 11
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- I'm a sucker for school supplies ALL YEAR round!! :-) But, yes, I love the displays. In fact, we just started getting our notebooks in order for the fall.... - WTMindy 11:25 Jul 11
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- thanks so much! (nt) - Julie in AK 16:39 Jul 11
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- Here it is! ... - nancypants 12:33 Jul 11
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- Mine also has chopped onion, jalapenos, tomatoes, and cilantro. nt - Virginia Dawn 11:18 Jul 11
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- Does he do it when you're close by? Perhaps he's showing his love for you. . . - SFP 13:11 Jul 11
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- For ds almost 13: this summer up at 7am--shower, breakfast, unload dishes by 8am, reads bible till 8:30. During the school year he is up at 6am--done at 7am, bible till 7:30 then it's *school time*. nt - happymainemom 20:23 Jul 11
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- Oh and... - happymainemom 20:30 Jul 11
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- Oh and... - happymainemom 20:30 Jul 11
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- My 8yo night-owl must be dressed and breakfasted by 8:30 or no computer/tv for the day. I give one reminder if he is not up by 8:20 and that is it. nt - TESEmom 14:12 Jul 11
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- Since he supposedly gets up at 7:30 at his biomoms (m) - Scarlett 11:33 Jul 11
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- I think he gets up earlier because he can play until 1pm . nt - Christina in OR 12:12 Jul 11
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- So that means he CAN get up earlier.....(m) - Scarlett 12:42 Jul 11
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- So that means he CAN get up earlier.....(m) - Scarlett 12:42 Jul 11
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- I think he gets up earlier because he can play until 1pm . nt - Christina in OR 12:12 Jul 11
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- I 'd love to hear ideas on this...nt - Angela in NC 10:56 Jul 11
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- Mooresville. nt - Jana(NC) 18:55 Jul 11
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- Garner - outside Raleigh nt - Just Me 14:39 Jul 11
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- Winston-Salem nt - Kristen in NC 13:36 Jul 11
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- Apex. nt - Jolee 13:30 Jul 11
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- The Peak of Good Living nt - Amy in Apex 15:53 Jul 11 (1)
- Greenville (ECU!) (nt) - LoriM 13:27 Jul 11
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- Charlotte. nt - SFP 13:12 Jul 11
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- Outside of Charlotte, too. nt - Christi/NC 13:11 Jul 11
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- Raleigh nt - Janet 12:47 Jul 11
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- Near Charlotte, and moving to Apex (near Raleigh). nt. - Kathy in NC 12:38 Jul 11
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- just outside Charlotte. nt - KarenNC 12:35 Jul 11
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- Bear Creek. nt - srjbdl 12:32 Jul 11
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- How far is that from Liberty? - Angela in NC 13:10 Jul 11
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- 10 miles south of Siler City off of 421 or about 22 miles from you. - srjbdl 15:24 Jul 11
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- 10 miles south of Siler City off of 421 or about 22 miles from you. - srjbdl 15:24 Jul 11
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- How far is that from Liberty? - Angela in NC 13:10 Jul 11
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- Durham.nt. - Ida 11:48 Jul 11
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- Me too. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:16 Jul 11
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- Me too. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:16 Jul 11
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- Rutherford County. nt - Georgia in NC 11:47 Jul 11
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- Charlotte. nt - Dana in NC 11:18 Jul 11
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- WIlmington. nt - Elaine 11:17 Jul 11
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- Near Charlotte - e. in nc 11:13 Jul 11
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- Asheville nt - Robin in NC 11:02 Jul 11
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- High Point! (nt) - Jacquelyn in NC 10:59 Jul 11
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- Oh, man! I spent most of my life in High Point. Now, I'm in MD! :0) nt - Doran 11:29 Jul 11
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- Let's talk! - Angela in NC 11:28 Jul 11
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- Oh, man! I spent most of my life in High Point. Now, I'm in MD! :0) nt - Doran 11:29 Jul 11
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- Outside Charlotte. nt - Melissa in NC 10:57 Jul 11
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- We wouldn't do it. We make extra payments to cut down the time on ours (we made sure there was no penalty for this). (nt) - VH in MN 14:11 Jul 11
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- Well, look at it like this. A $200K 50 year mtg at 6.5%, you'll pay over $476K in interest plus your original $200K loan. This is assuming no additional principal payments, of course. Scary numbers!! nt - NOLAdy 11:26 Jul 11
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- And another way to look at it...if you buy with a 50 yr mtg when you just finish college, you'll be making your monthly payment out of your social security check. - NOLAdy 13:33 Jul 11
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- Sooo.. what if one did this to get started, then doubled up on the payments or refinanced? Would that work? nt - Robin 11:35 Jul 11
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- That's what we did with our 30 year mortgage (more) - Susan 14:14 Jul 11
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- make sure you don't get penalized for early payoff and that you still don't have to pay interest on the 50 yr mortgage if you payoff early. nt - mrs. whatsit 12:05 Jul 11
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- Most definitely. nt - Sharon in SC 13:06 Jul 11
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- Most definitely. nt - Sharon in SC 13:06 Jul 11
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- You'd have to be sure your loan agreement allowed for early payoff. - Nebraska Pam 12:02 Jul 11
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- I don't have a source at hand, but the statistics I've read comparing people who *plan* to do this and those that *do* are just astounding... - abbeyej 11:57 Jul 11
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- I think this is *key* - we KNOW (m) - Sharon in SC 13:03 Jul 11
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- I did want to clarify - because a 15 year mortgage is (m) - Sharon in SC 13:11 Jul 11
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- I did want to clarify - because a 15 year mortgage is (m) - Sharon in SC 13:11 Jul 11
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- I did it once before when we got a 20 year morgage with a balloon payment in 10 years. It was astounding how much principle was paid down in a 3 year period. nt - Robin 12:09 Jul 11
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- Oh ya! I didn't have kids then. nt - Robin 12:12 Jul 11
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- Oh ya! I didn't have kids then. nt - Robin 12:12 Jul 11
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- I think this is *key* - we KNOW (m) - Sharon in SC 13:03 Jul 11
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- That's what we did with our 30 year mortgage (more) - Susan 14:14 Jul 11
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- And another way to look at it...if you buy with a 50 yr mtg when you just finish college, you'll be making your monthly payment out of your social security check. - NOLAdy 13:33 Jul 11
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- What's the interest rate? - PiCO 11:20 Jul 11
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- Ask a lender to provide you with a statement about how much INTEREST you'll pay over the course of that loan. - Nebraska Pam 11:09 Jul 11
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- There must be something wrong with it... - Virginia Dawn 11:08 Jul 11
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- 30 is bad enough. Sounds like a bad idea to me. nt - Katherine B. in TX 10:58 Jul 11
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- maybe a bad idea - look at Dave Ramsey's book.nt - Angela in NC 10:52 Jul 11
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- maybe a bad idea - look at Dave Ramsey's book.nt - Angela in NC 10:52 Jul 11
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- sorry! baby was crying and hit the button twice!nt - Angela in NC 10:54 Jul 11
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- sorry! baby was crying and hit the button twice!nt - Angela in NC 10:54 Jul 11
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- Yes! I've heard "DON'T DO IT!". I'm sure someone else has more info, but my FIL is a real estate attorney and advises against it. nt - Rich with kids 10:49 Jul 11
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- Re: Yes! I've heard "DON'T DO IT!". I'm sure someone else has more info, but my FIL is a real estate attorney and advises against it. nt - Tracey 10:51 Jul 11
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- If I remember correctly, the interest you end up paying is outrageous. My inner princess shut down and probably read a magazine. :-) nt - Rich with kids 14:10 Jul 11
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- more interest!! You are going to be paying way over the actual cost of the house.... - HOlly IN 11:17 Jul 11
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- Re: more interest!! You are going to be paying way over the actual cost of the house.... - Tracey 11:39 Jul 11
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- Because you would owe more than usual... - Sunny 11:50 Jul 11
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- When do banks do mortgages that leve you upside down? - srjbdl 12:33 Jul 11
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- For the most part, they don't, however because the booming economy - Sunny 13:50 Jul 11
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- For the most part, they don't, however because the booming economy - Sunny 13:50 Jul 11
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- When do banks do mortgages that leve you upside down? - srjbdl 12:33 Jul 11
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- Because you would owe more than usual... - Sunny 11:50 Jul 11
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- Re: more interest!! You are going to be paying way over the actual cost of the house.... - Tracey 11:39 Jul 11
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- If I remember correctly, the interest you end up paying is outrageous. My inner princess shut down and probably read a magazine. :-) nt - Rich with kids 14:10 Jul 11
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- Re: Yes! I've heard "DON'T DO IT!". I'm sure someone else has more info, but my FIL is a real estate attorney and advises against it. nt - Tracey 10:51 Jul 11
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- Is it the same with military movers? I've heard they get paid a much higher rate, and drinks and snacks are enough. nt. - Whisperlily 11:19 Jul 11
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- After it's all loaded. But it might be a good idea to ask if it will be the same crew the next day... - battlemaiden 11:16 Jul 11
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- Oh, and yes I buy lunch as well. The tip is really based on good service, so don't feel obligated... - battlemaiden 11:24 Jul 11
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- Oh, and yes I buy lunch as well. The tip is really based on good service, so don't feel obligated... - battlemaiden 11:24 Jul 11
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- Re: Moving Question - WHEN do I tip the movers? - Tracey 11:15 Jul 11
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- I've never tipped the movers, but I've always bought them lunch. They don't usually have transportation. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 11:10 Jul 11
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- I always tip, but that's just me. I wouldn't buy them food, just give them money but I do offer beverages. nt - Elaine 10:49 Jul 11
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- I *don't* tip the movers. (Moved 4 times) I do, however, buy them pizzas, sodas, and bottled waters for lunch and refreshment throught the day. (nt) - Hillary in KS 10:44 Jul 11
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- Hmm, we bought chips, pizza, and Gatorade....so I really don't have to tip?? NT - Denise in NC (soon to be VA) 10:45 Jul 11
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- Hmm, we bought chips, pizza, and Gatorade....so I really don't have to tip?? NT - Denise in NC (soon to be VA) 10:45 Jul 11
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- I hated this book and had to force myself to finish it. - cat in black 19:24 Jul 11
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- A question and thoughts.. - MNClaire 13:26 Jul 11
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- One of my favorites ..... - home'scool 11:32 Jul 11
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- Almost didn't make it (m) - Giraffe Family 11:21 Jul 11
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- Yay! - Kris in WA 10:34 Jul 11
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- She was beautiful before, but is absolutely radiant now! Good for her! She looks so strong and healthy...WOW! nt - Rich with kids 10:23 Jul 11
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- I've got a 10 yo DS like yours, 5' and 100 lbs. DH is 6'7" so we expect DS to be tall.... - Michelle T 16:19 Jul 11
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- Thanks, ya'll. Great ideas about snacks! nt - Rich with kids (having a TOUGH time with our "baby" today) 14:14 Jul 11
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- "having a tough time with our baby" after my name was from another post...nt - Rich with kids 14:24 Jul 11
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- "having a tough time with our baby" after my name was from another post...nt - Rich with kids 14:24 Jul 11
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- My six year old is a bottomless pit (totally hollow inside I think LOL) and can eat as much as his dad. (m) - Pat H 11:37 Jul 11
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- Is he really hungry or... - WTMindy 10:41 Jul 11 (1)
- I have a 4yo like this... and have been working with a nutritionist for myself... - Kay in Cal 10:29 Jul 11
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- Forgot... the "hunger scale" has also been helpful... - Kay in Cal 10:32 Jul 11
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- Forgot... the "hunger scale" has also been helpful... - Kay in Cal 10:32 Jul 11
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- Looks like fun! nt - threelops 12:24 Jul 11
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- How ironic! I was just thinking about posting about this service! m - Dawn E 12:13 Jul 11
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- Bet it was Anna, the northern girl with the southern heritage : ) nm - Nebraska Pam 12:03 Jul 11 (1)
- Lucky you! nt - Virginia Dawn 9:44 Jul 11
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- DH is an MD and recommends duct tape too. It has worked in our family! nt - Angela in TX 21:34 Jul 11
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- Another good way is to use the sap from milkweek plants. Everyday for a week or two will usually kill them (applied to wart). nt - Shelly in IL 15:02 Jul 11
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- I have the answer ... put vitamin E on it and cover with a band-aide twice daily for about 3 days and see the results. Has always worked. - Sherri in KS 12:38 Jul 11
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- Dd couldn't keep the tape on, either. One treatment of Compoumd W Freeze Off did the trick and cheaper than a Dr. appt. nm - Donna in OH 12:19 Jul 11
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- Yes, I learned that from this board and we tried it. It worked for us! nt - Kate CA 12:11 Jul 11
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- Tagamet!!! You Wouldn't Believe This, Either... - e. in nc 11:17 Jul 11
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- Our ped told me the same thing and it worked! I couldn't believe I had to *pay* for that advice, lol!! nt - Diana in OR 11:04 Jul 11
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- We use a banana peel, the white side down on the wart. I use bandaids to hold - Molly 10:51 Jul 11
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- Ds has a plantars wart. We'e been using castor oil. - lovemykids 10:17 Jul 11
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- We tried duct tape and after several weeks, gave up and went in to have it "frozen" off... that's what finally worked. One caution... - Robin in Tx 10:10 Jul 11
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- Ugh, my sister and I each had one a number of years ago and it was *so* painful! Your dd has my sympathy! nt - abbeyej 9:54 Jul 11
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- Ds and dh have both used this, on our ped's recommendation. Works like a charm. nt - PariSarah in NC 9:31 Jul 11
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- We've used the duct tape numerous times. I've recommended it here on the board in the past. It really works. nt - KPM 9:27 Jul 11
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- I've read about this, and apparently it really works. - Carol in Cal. 9:27 Jul 11
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- That's why we moved away from Colorado -- prices were out of control! - Sherri in KS 12:47 Jul 11
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- Wow! That's great. nt - Stella! 15:01 Jul 11
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- Wow! That's great. nt - Stella! 15:01 Jul 11
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- Yep... we rent a small townhome--we could buy one for $540,000! Ha ha ha!!! nt - Kay in Cal 10:33 Jul 11
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- If you think that's a lot, don't move to my town! $450K would be a steal. nt - MarthaB 10:31 Jul 11 (1)
- What cracks me up is that they make it sound like your getting a bargin for that price. nt - Tracey 10:24 Jul 11
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- My neighbors just sold their home for $460K. Just like the rest of the houses in our neighborhood, it's a small 3 bdrm/1 bath rambler with a very small yard. It was on the market for less than 48 hours. Crazy! nt - Crissy in WA 9:55 Jul 11
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- it's crazy here too. The price of housing has doubled in the last 7 years. We couldn't afford to buy our own house if it was up for sale now. nt - Virginia Dawn 9:23 Jul 11
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- Exactly the same for us, I am so glad we bought 7 years ago - Karen in Maryland 10:23 Jul 11
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- We've only been in our house for a year, and now we couldn't afford to buy it. nt - Diana in OR 11:06 Jul 11
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- We've only been in our house for a year, and now we couldn't afford to buy it. nt - Diana in OR 11:06 Jul 11
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- Exactly the same for us, I am so glad we bought 7 years ago - Karen in Maryland 10:23 Jul 11
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- I ordered it from CBD for $9.99. nt - Elaine 9:45 Jul 11
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- Maybe you mean 'Typing Instructor Deluxe'? If so, it's from Timberdoodle. .nt - Carol in Cal. 9:27 Jul 11
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- Yep, got ours from Timberdoodle. nt - Anna 12:38 Jul 11
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- Yep, got ours from Timberdoodle. nt - Anna 12:38 Jul 11
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- I am finished (m) - Scarlett 15:32 Jul 11
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- 2-3 loads cycled here, ironing is in a pile, bills need paid... looks like the iron won't be touched today! nt - Capitola Mom 13:15 Jul 11
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- I did 9 loads yesterday - folded and put away!! (nt) - SM 11:09 Jul 11
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- I folded four loads last night, six loads to do today, onward!!! (But piano lessons and VBS will derail me...) nt - Carrie in WA 10:29 Jul 11
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- (Slinking in at 1pm) I haven't done a darn thing. I did unplug the vaccum hose though. nt - happymainemom 10:11 Jul 11
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- I'm a base camp. Hopefully, I'm not too late to reach the summit today. nt - jmgconner 10:02 Jul 11
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- Never, never, never too late... - battlemaiden 10:07 Jul 11
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- Never, never, never too late... - battlemaiden 10:07 Jul 11
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- I'm in the middle of it (m) - Giraffe Family 9:32 Jul 11
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- Congratulations on your accomplishments - one2go 9:12 Jul 11
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- BTW, housekeeping philosophy: always see the laundry basket as half empty, not half full ;-) (nt) - one2go 9:14 Jul 11
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- BTW, housekeeping philosophy: always see the laundry basket as half empty, not half full ;-) (nt) - one2go 9:14 Jul 11
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- I bow to thee, oh Conquerer of Laundry, gingerly, trying not to roll down my own mountain. - Hana 9:09 Jul 11
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- Glad to hear that you had a good trip! (nt) - Giraffe Family 9:33 Jul 11
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- Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. I'll keep you posted. Phone lines are jammed right now. (nt) - VH in MN 14:02 Jul 11
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- Oh how tragic! Will you keep us posted on your loved ones? nt - readwithem 12:46 Jul 11
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- Dh has been on the phone all afternoon/evening... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 11:53 Jul 11
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- Terrible. I hope your friends and family are safe. nt - MarthaB 10:34 Jul 11
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- Horrible! Does anyone know if Brenda from these boards is currently in India? (m) - Debra in TX 9:52 Jul 11
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- (((VH)))! We are praying here. nt - Sherrill in VA 9:30 Jul 11
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- We have been praying since we heard the news. So sorry. nft - unsinkable 9:29 Jul 11
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- Maybe it's just that time.... - Karen sn 9:17 Jul 11
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- You know what I think? - Virginia Dawn 9:31 Jul 11
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- Maybe when I am done with nursing school. m - Karen sn 15:07 Jul 11
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- Maybe when I am done with nursing school. m - Karen sn 15:07 Jul 11
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- You know what I think? - Virginia Dawn 9:31 Jul 11
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- I hope your extended family and friends are all safe. You must be very worried. Bless your heart!! ((VH)). nt - Robin in Tx 9:17 Jul 11
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- ((VH))!! How horrifying! - Jill, OK in VA 9:08 Jul 11
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- ((VH)) I was just watching this... - battlemaiden 9:05 Jul 11
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- I just heard about it. Prayers. nt - jmgconner 9:03 Jul 11
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- Re: boymama....moving yet...how is this going for you... - HI mom4sons!!! Moving? well we are here and sleeping in beds, but living on...m 14:07 Jul 11
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- Would it ruin the surprise to let him choose at the Lego/Knex store? (m) - Julie in AK 11:12 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the ideas! (m) - threelops 12:27 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the ideas! (m) - threelops 12:27 Jul 11
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- Building blocks with architectural shapes - Sharon H. in IL 9:48 Jul 11
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- Thanks! I'll look for these :o) nt - threelops 12:41 Jul 11
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- Thanks! I'll look for these :o) nt - threelops 12:41 Jul 11
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- so now that the rock tumbler is out.... - Andrea in MA 9:47 Jul 11
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- I like the rock tumbler. be aware though - you need a shed FAR from the house if you're like me and have noise overstimulation issues! nt - Karen sn 9:19 Jul 11
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- yes, be forewarned about the rock tumbler.... - Andrea in MA 9:26 Jul 11
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- Sounds like a great present to keep at the g'parents' house!! nt - PariSarah in NC 9:32 Jul 11
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- LOL!nt - Virginia Dawn 9:45 Jul 11
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- LOL!nt - Virginia Dawn 9:45 Jul 11
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- YIKES! Thanks for the warning (m) - threelops 9:28 Jul 11
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- Sounds like a great present to keep at the g'parents' house!! nt - PariSarah in NC 9:32 Jul 11
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- yes, be forewarned about the rock tumbler.... - Andrea in MA 9:26 Jul 11
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- A few things come to mind (m) - EKS 16:04 Jul 11
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- it's not possible for you to 'get' her to like reading, but it's certainly possible that she will - katilac 14:20 Jul 11
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- I truly don't believe it is possible. - Lolly 12:57 Jul 11
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- Exactly :). I've got 2 of these nonlovereaders - Mandamom 13:03 Jul 11
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- Thanks for this :) (sm) - Wendy In KS 14:06 Jul 11
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- Thanks for this :) (sm) - Wendy In KS 14:06 Jul 11
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- Exactly :). I've got 2 of these nonlovereaders - Mandamom 13:03 Jul 11
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- My son hated to read until he discovered "Hank the Cowdog" series. (nt) - Sherri in KS 12:49 Jul 11
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- Reading silently together as a family helped here. - MarthaB 10:39 Jul 11
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- I don't know. Still trying with my 11yo dd. - Joni 9:44 Jul 11
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- For us it was two things - Christina in OR 9:19 Jul 11
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- Yes! - SoSo 9:16 Jul 11
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- Harry Potter did it for my reluctant reader at 8.5yo nt - Sharon H. in IL 10:25 Jul 11
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- Harry Potter did it for my reluctant reader at 8.5yo nt - Sharon H. in IL 10:25 Jul 11
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- Knitpicks has a free pattern. - PariSarah in NC 8:56 Jul 11
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- Thanks for sharing...for those who don't like others' songs, we make our own up. - unsinkable 9:31 Jul 11
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- Thanks for hte review-bathroom humor is ALWAYS a big hit here. Gonna order it!nt - camibami 9:10 Jul 11
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- Clay content and price are the issues... - Robin in VA 19:08 Jul 11
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- I've always used Prisma, but if you like what you get from the other brand, they should be fine. nt - MarthaB 10:44 Jul 11
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- Artistic Pursuits related question... - WendyWords 9:35 Jul 11
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- Got mine through an art store. Have also seen them at Miller Pads and Papers. They're not expensive. nt - strider 9:42 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I found the last kit at a local art store. nt - WendyWords 14:58 Jul 11
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- Thanks, I found the last kit at a local art store. nt - WendyWords 14:58 Jul 11
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- Got mine through an art store. Have also seen them at Miller Pads and Papers. They're not expensive. nt - strider 9:42 Jul 11
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- Try them out. (m) - Debra in TX 8:52 Jul 11
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- Here's what we do. - Praisefor3 8:27 Jul 11
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- That is a great idea! nt - Classicalmom2six 8:39 Jul 11
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- That is a great idea! nt - Classicalmom2six 8:39 Jul 11
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- I've lost my link to games for Prima Latina. Anyone have it? - Sharon H. in IL 9:37 Jul 11
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- I've mentioned this before, but Enada (Nadh) - Claire 12:00 Jul 11
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- I remembered that someone had mentioned something else... - Kelli in TN 12:19 Jul 11
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- Valerian root upset my stomach (and didn't work). YMMV. Good luck! (nt) - Claire 20:48 Jul 11
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- Valerian root upset my stomach (and didn't work). YMMV. Good luck! (nt) - Claire 20:48 Jul 11
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- I remembered that someone had mentioned something else... - Kelli in TN 12:19 Jul 11
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- Kelli, I'd call your doctor and insist on a prescription for sleep meds for 3 days. - Beth 10:16 Jul 11
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- I'm assuming you don't want to take prescription meds? (m) - JS in FL 9:45 Jul 11
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- I wouldn't mind a prescription... - Kelli in TN 9:59 Jul 11
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- I agree with Beth; ask your dr to reevaluate. (m) - JS in FL 10:40 Jul 11
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- I agree with Beth; ask your dr to reevaluate. (m) - JS in FL 10:40 Jul 11
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- I wouldn't mind a prescription... - Kelli in TN 9:59 Jul 11
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- (((Kelli))) - I'm right there with you. Up until 3:00 this morning, just could not sleep. nt - jmgconner 9:05 Jul 11
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- (((Kelli))) AWWWWW.......Ummm, I have heard that Valerian Root works for this. (m) - Pat H 8:36 Jul 11
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- We got curriculum - Christina in OR 9:32 Jul 11
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- Re: Ummmm, how does one homeschool with a newborn (that is fussy) - Heather in WI 9:18 Jul 11
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- When I have a paper due (which is NOT the same, I know!!) - PariSarah in NC 9:06 Jul 11
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- *Sling and swing*, the next best thing to the previously mentioned maternity leave. nt - battlemaiden 9:06 Jul 11
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- Take some time off or at least keep it very flexible. Try taking a warm bath with baby. This might help that fussiness (m) - Pat H 9:04 Jul 11
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- Been there recently - Jill in KY 8:25 Jul 11
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- I used a sling. I would strap the baby to me and just keep swimming! nt - Kelli in TN 7:59 Jul 11
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- Ditto the sling! nt - Jann in TX 8:16 Jul 11
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- Ditto the sling. Once you get the hang of it, easy to put on and off and... - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 9:01 Jul 11
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- Ditto the sling. Once you get the hang of it, easy to put on and off and... - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 9:01 Jul 11
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- Well, I have a Baby Bjorn and she likes that. :) nt - Copswife 8:05 Jul 11
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- Several moms who use both say their babies react differently in different carriers. - Sharon H. in IL 10:31 Jul 11
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- Several moms who use both say their babies react differently in different carriers. - Sharon H. in IL 10:31 Jul 11
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- Ditto the sling! nt - Jann in TX 8:16 Jul 11
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- One takes maternity leave! (seriously!! We took at least 3 or 4 weeks off this last time) nt - nancypants 7:59 Jul 11
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- Major truth here.... - Kelli in TN 8:01 Jul 11
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- Major truth here.... - Kelli in TN 8:01 Jul 11
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- 8 weeks, just as my doctor predicted and I followed her advice to the letter; you should too! Now go sit & prop your feet up. No more work! nt - Anna 12:46 Jul 11
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- YOu could be allergic to the stitching...that happened to me - HOlly IN 11:24 Jul 11
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- But I had staples and they were out 2 weeks ago.... - Kelli in TN 11:29 Jul 11
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- But I had staples and they were out 2 weeks ago.... - Kelli in TN 11:29 Jul 11
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- Does a c-section count? (m) - Bryan (a mom) 8:34 Jul 11
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- Re: Does a c-section count? (m) - Kelli in TN 10:00 Jul 11
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- Re: Does a c-section count? (m) - Kelli in TN 10:00 Jul 11
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- Four weeks is a long time for the oozing. - LMA 8:21 Jul 11
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- I saw the surgeon at two weeks.... - Kelli in TN 8:28 Jul 11
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- When the nurses packed me... - LMA 8:37 Jul 11
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- Yes, it is clear.... - Kelli in TN 8:45 Jul 11
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- Vacuuming is one of the absolute worst things you can do... - Debra in CO 10:15 Jul 11
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- Perhaps you're overdoing it a little? .... - Debbie in BC 9:58 Jul 11
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- Well, I only vacuumed an area rug.... - Kelli in TN 10:05 Jul 11
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- NO VACUMING of any kind is allowed!!!!!!! and no squatting either...nt - Holly IN 11:26 Jul 11
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- NO VACUMING of any kind is allowed!!!!!!! and no squatting either...nt - Holly IN 11:26 Jul 11
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- Well, I only vacuumed an area rug.... - Kelli in TN 10:05 Jul 11
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- Vacuuming is one of the absolute worst things you can do... - Debra in CO 10:15 Jul 11
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- Yes, it is clear.... - Kelli in TN 8:45 Jul 11
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- When the nurses packed me... - LMA 8:37 Jul 11
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- I saw the surgeon at two weeks.... - Kelli in TN 8:28 Jul 11
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- doctors never tell you the truth on these things - moira 8:06 Jul 11
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- How long..... - Kelli in TN 8:13 Jul 11
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- Re: How long..... - Jill inKY 8:19 Jul 11
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- Re: How long..... - Jill inKY 8:19 Jul 11
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- How long..... - Kelli in TN 8:13 Jul 11
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- Don't worry about bombarding--it's okay. :) I don't know of a forum but you are always free to email. - strider 9:46 Jul 11
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- I got a bunch of hits - Christina in OR 9:44 Jul 11
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- btw, I don't think anyone minds, also - Christina in OR 10:33 Jul 11
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- btw, I don't think anyone minds, also - Christina in OR 10:33 Jul 11
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- My dd loves her gerbils... - Jann in TX 8:15 Jul 11
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- Thanks, great info. We're off to the pet store to investigate. :)-nt- - Sherry in MN 10:54 Jul 11
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- Are they friendly, or do they bite? Sigh, I think they are illegal to keep here in CA, but they sure are cute. nt - Michelle T 8:22 Jul 11
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- I had gerbils as a kid and mine were quite friendly.... - Désirée 8:30 Jul 11
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- I had gerbils as a kid and mine were quite friendly.... - Désirée 8:30 Jul 11
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- Thanks, great info. We're off to the pet store to investigate. :)-nt- - Sherry in MN 10:54 Jul 11
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- try them all! it will take a bit to find what she can eat. Nutramagin is the most expensive, but if WIC will pay for it that's great. We love WIC! It's fun to go through checkout and not pay a cent. nt - mrs. whatsit 12:03 Jul 11
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- I would recommend Nutramagin. I would be worried about soy. Soy crops tend to be very heavily covered with pesticides. (m) - Pat H 10:19 Jul 11
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- Soy is not all it's cracked up to be. I personally wouldn't want my kid on it (or my fosterkid). In your situation I might look into goat milk based formula. m - Karen sn 9:25 Jul 11
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- A couple of mine were on soy (m) - threelops 8:06 Jul 11
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- Yes, Alimentum needs (more) - Jill in KY 8:31 Jul 11
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- Yes, Alimentum needs (more) - Jill in KY 8:31 Jul 11
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- If she is not allergic to milk... - nancypants 7:57 Jul 11
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- Re: If she is not allergic to milk... - Copswife 8:04 Jul 11
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- My first was a little gassy with Similac w/iron. - LMA 8:24 Jul 11
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- thanks! I have some of that and it seems to help. - Copswife 8:30 Jul 11
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- thanks! I have some of that and it seems to help. - Copswife 8:30 Jul 11
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- Maybe (m) - threelops 8:07 Jul 11
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- My first was a little gassy with Similac w/iron. - LMA 8:24 Jul 11
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- Re: If she is not allergic to milk... - Copswife 8:04 Jul 11
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- Be sure you are not confusing them with the SAT - Stanford Achievement Tests (m) - momof10 9:51 Jul 11
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- Ok I am confused but that was what I was wondering about, the ones for elementary. nt - Unicorn 15:29 Jul 11
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- Those are the Stanford Achievement Tests and yes, you can - momof10 16:30 Jul 11
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- Those are the Stanford Achievement Tests and yes, you can - momof10 16:30 Jul 11
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- Ok I am confused but that was what I was wondering about, the ones for elementary. nt - Unicorn 15:29 Jul 11
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- Go to collegeboard.com they list times and places for subject tests, you cannot give them yourself. nt - Virginia Dawn 8:27 Jul 11
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- Thank you for the emails. I will write soon - a little distracted right now. (nt) - VH in MN 9:07 Jul 11
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- Vera... - Robin in Tx 8:26 Jul 11
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- I am glad that you have some answers. (m) - Debra in TX 8:25 Jul 11
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- About my name.....(m) - VH in MN 9:14 Jul 11
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- :) Thank you for your prayers. I feel great! (nt) - Debra in TX 9:53 Jul 11
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- :) Thank you for your prayers. I feel great! (nt) - Debra in TX 9:53 Jul 11
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- About my name.....(m) - VH in MN 9:14 Jul 11
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- (((Vera))) I'm both glad and very sorry (m) - Sherrill in VA 8:14 Jul 11
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- Stay away from potatoes!.... - Jann in TX 7:48 Jul 11
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- Thanks for this info. If you know of other triggers, let me know. Thanks. (nt) - VH in MN 13:59 Jul 11
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- Isn't that funny... - Rebecca in VA 8:10 Jul 11
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- Thanks for this info. If you know of other triggers, let me know. Thanks. (nt) - VH in MN 13:59 Jul 11
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- V... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 7:45 Jul 11
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- I'm so sorry. What kind of symptoms were you having that... - Elizabeth 7:36 Jul 11
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- Mostly swollen hands, painful joints. No meds right now. (nt) - VH in MN 13:58 Jul 11
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- Mostly swollen hands, painful joints. No meds right now. (nt) - VH in MN 13:58 Jul 11
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- Glad to hear she's doing well! nt - Jacklyn 13:21 Jul 11
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- Happy to hear that it went well and she's home! Thanks for letting us know (((())))) nt - Dana in OR 10:52 Jul 11
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- Good news. Hope she recovers even faster. nt - MarthaB 10:47 Jul 11
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- Very happy for you all. Being home will surely speed recovery. Sweet dreams (in your own bed :-) ). (nt) - one2go 8:42 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the update. Hope the recovery goes well and you get some rest, too (nt) - VH in MN 7:31 Jul 11
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- Yay! I was just thinking about you and your DD. Prayers for a quick recovery. nt - jmgconner 7:17 Jul 11
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- When you are ready for this part of his life, read 1776 by David McCullough. I have a new appreciation for our first president. nm - Donna in OH 12:23 Jul 11
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- George Washington: The Indispensable Man (m) - Sherrill in VA 8:20 Jul 11
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- For your first adult introduction to ole George, I suggest Albert Marrin's George Washington and the Founding of a Nation. Simple, straightforward, and interesting. Only in the way Marrin can do it. (Link inside) - Janie 7:54 Jul 11
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- My daughter enjoyed this one recommended by Ambleside (nt except for link) - readwithem 7:18 Jul 11
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- If no one had suggested it yet, you might try the Littles series, by John Peterson. - Old Dominion Heather 9:24 Jul 11
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- Thanks so much!!... - nancypants 7:54 Jul 11
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- Thanks for sharing your ideas. I think we can find something that will work from this list. nt - Molly 10:34 Jul 11
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- Do you mind friend's spending the night? - Christina in OR 9:53 Jul 11
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- Get him a good erector set. My 9&11yods can spend hours building. - Nebraska Pam 8:57 Jul 11
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- P.S. - Nebraska Pam 9:01 Jul 11
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- That's a good idea. I'll check into the book recommendation also. Thanks! nt - Molly 10:25 Jul 11
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- That's a good idea. I'll check into the book recommendation also. Thanks! nt - Molly 10:25 Jul 11
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- P.S. - Nebraska Pam 9:01 Jul 11
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- I have an 8 yr old "only".....(m) - VH in MN 7:28 Jul 11
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- My 11-yr.-old ds has 3 sisters, so I could use a few ideas, too, but here are a couple.... - Kathy in NC 7:27 Jul 11
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- Another book suggestion... - Melody in IL 7:05 Jul 11
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- Molly...I so relate. - self777 6:58 Jul 11
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- My 4yo son is also bored a lot (two sisters, no friends) and will "make trouble" if there's nothing to do (more) - katalaska 6:45 Jul 11
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- I would plan outings several times a week (m) - Dana in NC 6:32 Jul 11
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- Here is a thought....Buy him these two books "Backyard Ballistics" and "The Art of the Catapult" (m) - Pat H 6:30 Jul 11
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- Sheesh. That's tough. I've got one of those, too, but he's an only. Too bad we aren't neighbors. nt - Rachel in KY 6:23 Jul 11
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- How old are his sisters? (m) - Erica in PA 6:22 Jul 11
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- Oh, they play really well together. My girls have some projects that - Molly 6:41 Jul 11
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- Oh, they play really well together. My girls have some projects that - Molly 6:41 Jul 11
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- Have him work with you on household chores (m) - Scarlett 6:20 Jul 11
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- Helping around the house is "normal" to him. We've done all the - Molly 6:42 Jul 11
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- Wow! I'm impressed. Can you come to my house? (nm) - Scarlett 6:58 Jul 11 (1)
- Helping around the house is "normal" to him. We've done all the - Molly 6:42 Jul 11
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- Book recommendation - House Selling for Dummies. nt - Sharon in SC 7:01 Jul 11
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- We just bought a house that was FSBO - Marie in OH 6:53 Jul 11
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- Similar experience here. And please do NOT.... - Donna A. 10:59 Jul 11
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- Similar experience here. And please do NOT.... - Donna A. 10:59 Jul 11
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- Other tips.... - Kay 6:43 Jul 11
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- Okay, I can see staying close for that reason, but like you said, don't stay on top of them. (nt) - Donna A. 11:02 Jul 11
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- Okay, I can see staying close for that reason, but like you said, don't stay on top of them. (nt) - Donna A. 11:02 Jul 11
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- Tips ... - Kellawell 6:36 Jul 11
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- we did it once with great results... (m) - SM 6:35 Jul 11
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- Re: For those who've sold your house "For Sale By Owner" - what is your best advice you can - Scarlett 6:29 Jul 11
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- Can I get a realtor to do a market analysis even though I *know* I'm going to - Molly 6:50 Jul 11
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- Most will charge a small fee for a comp value report-- $200-500 depending on the area. (nt) - Marie in OH 6:55 Jul 11
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- They charge in some places? I didn't know this. (m) - Scarlett 6:59 Jul 11
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- If you are upfront and tell them you will not be using them to sell the house, they will charge a fee. (m) - Marie in OH 8:47 Jul 11
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- If you are upfront and tell them you will not be using them to sell the house, they will charge a fee. (m) - Marie in OH 8:47 Jul 11
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- They charge in some places? I didn't know this. (m) - Scarlett 6:59 Jul 11
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- The Market Analysis is offered with no obligation and no (m) - Scarlett 6:55 Jul 11
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- My dh just met a man at his new job who was previously an appraiser... - Donna A. 11:08 Jul 11
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- My dh just met a man at his new job who was previously an appraiser... - Donna A. 11:08 Jul 11
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- Most will charge a small fee for a comp value report-- $200-500 depending on the area. (nt) - Marie in OH 6:55 Jul 11
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- Can I get a realtor to do a market analysis even though I *know* I'm going to - Molly 6:50 Jul 11
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- Re: Help in relocating - HollyAL 6:39 Jul 11
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- That's it, I'm gonna order it! The question is, do I order it from Amazon UK or Amazon Canada? - Nebraska Pam 10:04 Jul 11
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- At Amazon.ca it's about $36 with shipping...Amazon UK works out to about $33. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 11:16 Jul 11
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- Thanks for doing the math, but Drat! They don't take Discover! - Nebraska Pam 12:06 Jul 11
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- Thanks for doing the math, but Drat! They don't take Discover! - Nebraska Pam 12:06 Jul 11
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- Chapters.ca has it as well. (NT) - Désirée 11:09 Jul 11
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- At Amazon.ca it's about $36 with shipping...Amazon UK works out to about $33. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 11:16 Jul 11
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- It wouldn't surprise me to see a new sanitized version of the book soon. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 8:14 Jul 11
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- They aren't bizarre; they're auto-generated. The book has NOT been published yet in the US. - SFP 6:45 Jul 11
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- Thanks for posting this......... :o) - Carrie in WA 10:21 Jul 11
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- Of course it's auto-generated... (m) - Debra in TX 8:47 Jul 11
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- Sheesh! I didn't mean for this to sound so snarky. My apologies! :] (nt) - Debra in TX 11:52 Jul 11
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- Sheesh! I didn't mean for this to sound so snarky. My apologies! :] (nt) - Debra in TX 11:52 Jul 11
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- Thanks for posting this......... :o) - Carrie in WA 10:21 Jul 11
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- I have a hunch (m) - Dana in NC 6:29 Jul 11
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- How tragic, praise... (cc) - Karenciavo 5:48 Jul 11
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- Thank you for sharing this. nt - Doran 5:47 Jul 11
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- If you feel you over punished you can tell him so (m) - Dana in NC 7:51 Jul 11
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- Yes. Reconsidering is very different than a pattern of waffling. I remember times when I knew my parents.......... - Joanne in TX 14:05 Jul 11
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- I say "I've reconsidered and your punishment is "X". (nt) - Kimm in WA 12:17 Jul 11
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- I agree, it is not a show of weakness, but rather a good example of humility. nt - karenciavo 9:40 Jul 11
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- Yes. Reconsidering is very different than a pattern of waffling. I remember times when I knew my parents.......... - Joanne in TX 14:05 Jul 11
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- Re: Always be consistant... - Lindy 7:42 Jul 11
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- I would stick to your decision (M) - SM 6:21 Jul 11
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- Take the focus off the punishment. Think about whether......... - Joanne in TX 5:53 Jul 11
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- Oh, the point definitely was.... - Pamela 6:10 Jul 11
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- Oh, the point definitely was.... - Pamela 6:10 Jul 11
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- Not much help here, unfortunately, but please remember... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:48 Jul 11
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- ITA :) - Pamela 6:04 Jul 11
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- ITA :) - Pamela 6:04 Jul 11
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- Re: Any way to get out of punishment? - Peggy in Va 5:43 Jul 11
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- I didn't mean to suggest - Pamela 6:01 Jul 11
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- So sorry, that would be me who waffles :o). Sounds like you have a plan. My only other question..... - Peggy in Va 6:48 Jul 11
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- We discussed the pool party today... - Pamela 7:26 Jul 11
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- We discussed the pool party today... - Pamela 7:26 Jul 11
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- So sorry, that would be me who waffles :o). Sounds like you have a plan. My only other question..... - Peggy in Va 6:48 Jul 11
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- I didn't mean to suggest - Pamela 6:01 Jul 11
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- In my opinion.... - Melissa in FL 9:06 Jul 11
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- I agree nt - Jenileigh 12:14 Jul 11
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- You are right. Bidder 1 is getting an FHA loan which just adds even more trouble on our end I think (although we bought this house with FHA and passed with flying colors.) nt - karenciavo 9:43 Jul 11
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- I agree nt - Jenileigh 12:14 Jul 11
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- another moral dilemma - moira 8:12 Jul 11
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- Did you put in a time restriction with bidder 1? - April in VA 5:58 Jul 11
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- Don't hold the house for bidder #1 - Cleo Qc 5:55 Jul 11
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- I'd let all bidders know there is a competition - lovemykids 5:52 Jul 11
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- O.K., I'll just let the realtor do his thing since we had no verbal agreements or anything with bidder #1. nt - karenciavo 5:50 Jul 11
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- Unless they paid you earnest money as a commitment for the "your price" bid, or unless you made some sort of verbal commitment, - PariSarah in NC 5:38 Jul 11
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- It sounds like in this case all negotiaions are probably ex;pired, I've never seen one that had over a weeks window on it. nm - Melissa in FL 9:21 Jul 11
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- It sounds like in this case all negotiaions are probably ex;pired, I've never seen one that had over a weeks window on it. nm - Melissa in FL 9:21 Jul 11
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- Re: Real Estate morality question... - Melissa in NC 5:36 Jul 11
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- Go with the higher bidder - things happen for a reason (more) - Deb in NJ 5:33 Jul 11
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- It's always good to have fall back offers. However, what does the state of NJ being shut down with her ability to get back to you with a signed contract. Seems like she'd have more time on her hands. nt - lynn 5:33 Jul 11
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- She couldn't find out if she could borrow against her retirement account (she's a state employee.) nt - karenciavo 5:34 Jul 11
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- Be aware....m - Melissa in FL 9:18 Jul 11
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- Be aware....m - Melissa in FL 9:18 Jul 11
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- She couldn't find out if she could borrow against her retirement account (she's a state employee.) nt - karenciavo 5:34 Jul 11
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- That's a tough one, but I'd probably feel compelled to sign with the first bidder. - MarthaB 5:19 Jul 11
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- Can you believe I didn't take pictures? Here's the real estate listing (link)... - karenciavo 5:32 Jul 11 (2)
- Honestly, then the real estate market doesn't work on emotions and loyalties - Osmosis Mom 5:16 Jul 11
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- Karen, I've BTDT! You have to go with the person who is going to give you the price you want. I know it can be difficult and it pulls on your heart strings when you hear buyers stories, you have nothing to feel guilty about. Good luck! nt - Elaine 5:14 Jul 11 (1)
- Future men, Praise Her in the Gates, Standing on the Promises, all by Doug Wilson ALSO Withhold Not Correction by Bruce A. Ray and The Homeschool Journey by Michael Card oh, oh, oh, my favorite site is Raisinggodlytomatoes.com !!!nt - Angela in NC 12:49 Jul 11
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- I like "Becoming the Parent You Want to Be" (don't remember the author) and "The Discipline Book" by Sears.nt - Carol in Cal. 9:31 Jul 11
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- Shepherding a Child's Heart by Ted Tripp (and to prepare for later Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp) nt - nancypants 7:58 Jul 11
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- This is my current fav as well. It is very heavy on the Christian content. nt - BirkenKathy 21:20 Jul 11
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- This is my current fav as well. It is very heavy on the Christian content. nt - BirkenKathy 21:20 Jul 11
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- My top choice is Say Goodbye to Whining and Complaining by Scott Turansky - Kristine out of lurking 6:14 Jul 11
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- "The Five Love Languages of Children" nt - Sharon H. in IL 5:43 Jul 11
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- I'll second "Kids Are Worth It" by Barbara Colorosso. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 5:41 Jul 11
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- A couple ideas... - Pamela 5:25 Jul 11
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- Not needed in Florida. nt. - Brenda in FL 12:49 Jul 11
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- No logging of ANYTHING in Oregon! nt - nutmeg 9:03 Jul 11
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- No documenting anything in WA. nt - WTMindy 7:51 Jul 11
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- Only the one credit of PE required for high school..... - Kelli in TN 7:48 Jul 11
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- We don't log hours in NH for anything. nt - Beth 7:08 Jul 11
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- Nope, not in Calif or Texas. nt - Ellie 6:36 Jul 11
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- Not in Connecticut. nt - Laura in CT 5:55 Jul 11
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- We don't have to document PE specifically, but we can count it toward our total required hours. nt - lovemykids 5:44 Jul 11
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- Same here. I don't "log" hours, but the law says I need a certain number on days I "count" toward my 180. nt - abbeyej 5:50 Jul 11
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- I was unclear. I don't need a certain number of hours of PE, just total. PE counts toward that. - abbeyej 10:03 Jul 11
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- that's how it is in NY too --don't have to document *each* subject, just claim a total for allll subjects. nt - Peek a Boo -glad to be back in TX! :-P 15:54 Jul 11
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- that's how it is in NY too --don't have to document *each* subject, just claim a total for allll subjects. nt - Peek a Boo -glad to be back in TX! :-P 15:54 Jul 11
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- I was unclear. I don't need a certain number of hours of PE, just total. PE counts toward that. - abbeyej 10:03 Jul 11
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- Same here. I don't "log" hours, but the law says I need a certain number on days I "count" toward my 180. nt - abbeyej 5:50 Jul 11
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- No documentation needed here in VA. nt - Virginia Dawn 5:11 Jul 11
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- In PA, as traditional homeschoolers, no, we don't have to document any school hours by specific subject. (m) - Erica in PA 4:44 Jul 11
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- We don't have to document ANYTHING thankfully. <nt> - Pamela 4:38 Jul 11
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- So the mountain is dirty for most of you...any clean mountains out there?nt - Angela in NC 11:23 Jul 11
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- What I mean by clean mountains...clean clothes piled to fold or put away! - Angela in NC 14:03 Jul 11
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- Yup. All caught up. (ducking the tomatoes) nt - Sharon H. in IL 12:02 Jul 11
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- What I mean by clean mountains...clean clothes piled to fold or put away! - Angela in NC 14:03 Jul 11
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- Does that include the load that I forgot to put in the dryer yesterday? I'm in!! :-) nt - WTMindy 7:52 Jul 11
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- What you need is to count your blessings.... - Lisa in Transition 7:17 Jul 11
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- Count me in! And I have put off ironing a few things... - Capitola Mom 6:50 Jul 11
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- I'll join you, sister!...in spirit, anway <b> ... - Ellie 6:38 Jul 11
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- I think I've seen a post similar to this from you before, Battlemaiden.... - April in VA 6:00 Jul 11
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- Yes- I have been at the foot of this mountain before... - battlemaiden 6:45 Jul 11
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- Yes- I have been at the foot of this mountain before... - battlemaiden 6:45 Jul 11
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- Count me in..but no ironing :) nt - Clara in Miami 5:59 Jul 11
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- I did a good bit of it yesterday but I'll commit to finishing today :) BTW, I don't iron EVER though <nt> - Pamela 5:26 Jul 11
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- I will carry the burden of ironing upon myself alone. I could never ask others... - battlemaiden 5:29 Jul 11
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- I am with you today....ironing too. How do people NOT iron? (nt) - Scarlett 6:18 Jul 11
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- We mostly buy clothes that are fine just out of the drier and my hubby works blue-collar. <nt> - Pamela 6:29 Jul 11
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- Us too, and for the few that need ironing- Downy Wrinkle Releaser works better than my iron anyway!! nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 7:15 Jul 11
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- My dh is in shirt/tie 4 days a week. I send his shirts (m) - Scarlett 7:06 Jul 11
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- Us too, and for the few that need ironing- Downy Wrinkle Releaser works better than my iron anyway!! nt - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 7:15 Jul 11
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- We mostly buy clothes that are fine just out of the drier and my hubby works blue-collar. <nt> - Pamela 6:29 Jul 11
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- I am with you today....ironing too. How do people NOT iron? (nt) - Scarlett 6:18 Jul 11
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- I will carry the burden of ironing upon myself alone. I could never ask others... - battlemaiden 5:29 Jul 11
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- Count me out, sister. I don't iron. LOL! nt - Rachel in KY 5:16 Jul 11
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- I shall join you in the journey. I look forward to meeting up at noon. :-) nt - Hana 5:01 Jul 11
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- I am with you sister-- going to fire up the iron and reboot the washer and dryer. - Marie in OH 5:00 Jul 11
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- SOrry about the double post but I had to correct the typo is washer-eeek! - Marie in OH 5:01 Jul 11
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- SOrry about the double post but I had to correct the typo is washer-eeek! - Marie in OH 5:01 Jul 11
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- I will be with thee... - MNClaire 5:00 Jul 11
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- I am with you sister-- going to fire up the iron and reboot the waher and dryer. - Marie in OH 5:00 Jul 11
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- I have all three today...the ironing pile is *colossal* (nt) - Giraffe Family 4:45 Jul 11
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- Although I have washed and folded............ - happymainemom 4:41 Jul 11
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- We shall check in at noon! Fare thee well fellow traveller! ;-) nt - battlemaiden 4:52 Jul 11
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- We shall check in at noon! Fare thee well fellow traveller! ;-) nt - battlemaiden 4:52 Jul 11
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- Loved it! Cried like an infant at the church scene. - Rebecca in GA 5:32 Jul 11
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- Thanks for the suggestions, ladies. nt - MeganP 10:59 Jul 11
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- Great missionary bios: - Dawn E 7:37 Jul 11
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- Vaccinations? Mosquito nets? Quinine? - Sharon H. in IL 5:52 Jul 11
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- What about gift cards to stores that might have what they need for their new adventure? (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:05 Jul 10
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- I second the jornals! nt - Karen sn 23:31 Jul 10
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- I second the jornals! nt - Karen sn 23:31 Jul 10
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- I have an 8 1/2 yob and a 10yog. He gets really hurt when his sister wants to play with her girlfriends and they exclude. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 12:21 Jul 11
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- Thanks! nt - lovemykids 14:30 Jul 11
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- Thanks! nt - lovemykids 14:30 Jul 11
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- Well, coaching him is all well and good, but you must deal with the girls, too... - Ellie 9:15 Jul 11
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- Oh, I absolutely agree!!!! - lovemykids 10:11 Jul 11
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- If they call him some name a good reply is (m) - Scarlett 10:29 Jul 11
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- Thanks! nt - lovemykids 14:30 Jul 11
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- Thanks! nt - lovemykids 14:30 Jul 11
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- If they call him some name a good reply is (m) - Scarlett 10:29 Jul 11
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- Yeah. What she said. :) (nt) - Scarlett 9:46 Jul 11
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- Oh, I absolutely agree!!!! - lovemykids 10:11 Jul 11
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- You have the right to expect respectful behavior of all inhabitants of your house. Teasing and taunting is not respectful. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 9:09 Jul 11
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- My first thought was to keep him away from such icky children (m) - Scarlett 6:41 Jul 11
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- That's the thing. These seem like really nice girls UNTIL there is a boy in the area. - lovemykids 8:37 Jul 11
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- I just keep coming back to (m) - Scarlett 9:43 Jul 11
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- I just keep coming back to (m) - Scarlett 9:43 Jul 11
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- That's the thing. These seem like really nice girls UNTIL there is a boy in the area. - lovemykids 8:37 Jul 11
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- Are there any other boys around when the teasing is going on? (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:08 Jul 10
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- Sometimes there are other boys, sometimes not. - lovemykids 5:35 Jul 11
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- Sometimes there are other boys, sometimes not. - lovemykids 5:35 Jul 11
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- Is this it? - Suzanne in ABQ 22:44 Jul 10
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- YES!!!! Pardon my yelling, but I can't believe you found it!!!... - Jeanne in MN 5:46 Jul 11
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- Re: YES!!!! Pardon my yelling, but I can't believe you found it!!!... - Suzanne in ABQ 9:45 Jul 11
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- LOL! Usually I do stay up for a bit to see if anyone repsonds to my posts.... - Jeanne in MN 16:11 Jul 11
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- I just looked at the listing. I bet the seller is wondering how in the world she has 211 hits on her counter, and zero bids. :o) (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 9:48 Jul 11
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- LOL! Usually I do stay up for a bit to see if anyone repsonds to my posts.... - Jeanne in MN 16:11 Jul 11
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- Re: YES!!!! Pardon my yelling, but I can't believe you found it!!!... - Suzanne in ABQ 9:45 Jul 11
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- WOW! How did yo do that?!?! nt - Valerie(TX) 5:02 Jul 11
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- YES!!!! Pardon my yelling, but I can't believe you found it!!!... - Jeanne in MN 5:46 Jul 11
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- On another note, is there a way to use less sugar? nt - Nicole in WA 13:20 Jul 11
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- You must use equal parts sugar to fruit. You must - Diedra in NJ 3:48 Jul 11
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- I would love to do without pectin. Just to clarify - Nicole in WA 13:19 Jul 11
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- Yep, you're on the right track.... - Diedra in NJ 14:29 Jul 11
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- Yep, you're on the right track.... - Diedra in NJ 14:29 Jul 11
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- the way I do it - Christina in OR 10:08 Jul 11
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- I have never not used pectin, but I agree with the boiling. It has to come to a rolling boil for 1 minute after you add the pectin or it won't jam. nt - Marie in OH 5:04 Jul 11
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- I would love to do without pectin. Just to clarify - Nicole in WA 13:19 Jul 11
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- Use some extra pectin (m) - BirkenstockMom 22:41 Jul 10
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- How do I test it? - Nicole in WA 22:46 Jul 10
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- No you've got to go through the boiling process too. (m) - BirkenstockMom 23:05 Jul 10
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- No you've got to go through the boiling process too. (m) - BirkenstockMom 23:05 Jul 10
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- How do I test it? - Nicole in WA 22:46 Jul 10
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- I dunno, but for future reference, consider freezer jam. Much easier. (nt) - Colleen 22:37 Jul 10
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- ITA--making vats of it here. yum-meeee. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 1:02 Jul 11
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- ITA--making vats of it here. yum-meeee. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 1:02 Jul 11
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- Not much help here (sorry!).... - Becky (Alberta) 8:07 Jul 11
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- If you don't hear from any AB homeschoolers, feel free to e-mail me. My sil lives there and homeschools. (e-mail only inside) - 4kids4me 5:02 Jul 11
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- I used to have this. . . - BirkenKathy 21:24 Jul 11
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- I have this, too. So sorry for you! (m) - GraceinMD 9:53 Jul 11
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- What helped my PF...m - Amy in TX 9:22 Jul 11
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- Go see a podiatrist, the sooner, the better. Today. Go make the call right now :-) nt - Ellie 9:17 Jul 11
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- MD visit or Podiatry visit (better) - ask about bone spurs too. (nt) - Another Diane 7:52 Jul 11
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- I have this...... - KJ 7:36 Jul 11
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- I've had 3 separate incidences of PF and this is what helped... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:30 Jul 11
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- Oh! I can feel your pain! (m) - Elaine 5:25 Jul 11
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- Oops, forgot the link! - Elaine 5:28 Jul 11
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- Oops, forgot the link! - Elaine 5:28 Jul 11
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- I have it (m) - Giraffe Family 4:16 Jul 11
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- I had this too.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 4:10 Jul 11
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- Sure sounds like it..... - Claire 21:52 Jul 10
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- research vinegar. I once read that it can kill things hospital disinfectants can not. nt - Karen sn 23:05 Jul 10
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- I don't think so. nt - lovemykids 21:22 Jul 10
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- Dang it! I just found it on their website. No, it doesn't. - Christy in OR 21:23 Jul 10
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- wash and dry as usual. Lay the items in the sun for the afternoon. Sunlight kills all kinds of things, germs, oders, stains..... (nt) - Diedra in NJ 3:50 Jul 11
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- Hot water and detergent take care of most germs, don't they? .. - Ellie 21:31 Jul 10
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- And the dryer DEFINATELY does them in. nt - Karen sn 23:06 Jul 10
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- One can always iron them to death if there's any remaining doubt! :o) nt - Carrie in WA 1:16 Jul 11
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- One can always iron them to death if there's any remaining doubt! :o) nt - Carrie in WA 1:16 Jul 11
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- Maybe I'm overly paranoid. :) nt - Christy in OR 22:05 Jul 10
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- That's what I'm thinkin' :-) nt - Ellie 9:16 Jul 11
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- That's what I'm thinkin' :-) nt - Ellie 9:16 Jul 11
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- And the dryer DEFINATELY does them in. nt - Karen sn 23:06 Jul 10
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- wash and dry as usual. Lay the items in the sun for the afternoon. Sunlight kills all kinds of things, germs, oders, stains..... (nt) - Diedra in NJ 3:50 Jul 11
(0)
- Dang it! I just found it on their website. No, it doesn't. - Christy in OR 21:23 Jul 10
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- Bobsey twins and Hardy boys? nt - Christina in OR 10:10 Jul 11
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- Y'all are awesome!! THANKS!! nt - nancypants 8:09 Jul 11
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- Ahh, yes....I remember that stage.... - WTMindy 7:58 Jul 11
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- Amelia Bedelia? nm - Stacey in NM 7:35 Jul 11
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- You could also check out the 1000 good book list at classical-homeschooling.org (link inside) - VH in MN 7:35 Jul 11
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- I don't have book suggestions for boys, but for my DD, I try to stick with 100 yo books. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 6:44 Jul 11
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- A resource I like is E.D. Hirsch's Books to Build On. - MarthaB 4:48 Jul 11
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- I completely understand...here is what we did... - Pamela 4:35 Jul 11
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- Some of these are my ds' favorites . . . - KH 11:31 Jul 11
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- Some of these are my ds' favorites . . . - KH 5:37 Jul 11
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- Some of these are my ds' favorites . . . - KH 11:31 Jul 11
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- Mine liked (m) - Dana in NC 4:24 Jul 11
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- Check the accelerated learner board -- a few days ago - saw 22:54 Jul 10
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- Check out the Sonlight 2 Intermediate and Advanced Readers for ideas. As for book reports, I think they're overrated. (nt) - Colleen 22:40 Jul 10
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- My young reader loves Dick King-Smith books. - Crissy in WA 21:52 Jul 10
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- Yes!!! And he's got a big range, some quite easy, some longer and more complex. nt - PariSarah in NC 5:28 Jul 11
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- These are big hits here with my two 6 year olds (b/g twins) nt - Melinda in VT 4:43 Jul 11
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- Yes!!! And he's got a big range, some quite easy, some longer and more complex. nt - PariSarah in NC 5:28 Jul 11
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- We're going through the Freddy the Pig series... - J in Japan 21:50 Jul 10
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- Carolyn Haywood... - abbeyej 21:18 Jul 10
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- I went through this with two of my guys (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:07 Jul 10
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- I second Roald Dahl...also Bill Peet and Calvin & Hobbes - Laura K (NC) 22:17 Jul 10
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- Thanks!! I consider Magic Treehouse... - nancypants 21:23 Jul 10
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- Same issue here. . . - Marie in OH 5:10 Jul 11
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- Same issue here. . . - Marie in OH 5:10 Jul 11
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- I second Roald Dahl...also Bill Peet and Calvin & Hobbes - Laura K (NC) 22:17 Jul 10
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- We recently got an Omega 8005. - Ida 12:24 Jul 11
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- Well, the simple standard is the Champion... - Lisa in Transition 7:25 Jul 11
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- I have a Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer and LOVE it. (m) - Whisperlily 23:59 Jul 10
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- Boy Meets Girl by Josh Harris - Robin 20:40 Jul 10
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- What am I doing wrong? I cannot get Amazon books to link! - Robin 20:41 Jul 10
(1)
- To link Amazon books, you have to - Claire 21:32 Jul 10
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- To link Amazon books, you have to - Claire 21:32 Jul 10
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- What am I doing wrong? I cannot get Amazon books to link! - Robin 20:41 Jul 10
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- Honestly, I'd let him learn this one from the school of hard knocks. (m) - SolaMichella 20:28 Jul 10
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- There are Mac users here who are quite willing to try and help but - Deidre in GA 10:14 Jul 11
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- Yes, well. I don't think there's much to be "fixed" really. Sigh. I think others are right that I'm just asking too much of it (memory-wise). nt - abbeyej 10:45 Jul 11
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- email me if you want. i know a fair amount and, more importantly, can point you to others that know a heck of a lot more. nt - Deidre in GA 12:01 Jul 11
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- Thanks, Deidre. It's fine really. I was just annoyed last night. - abbeyej 17:32 Jul 11
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- Thanks, Deidre. It's fine really. I was just annoyed last night. - abbeyej 17:32 Jul 11
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- email me if you want. i know a fair amount and, more importantly, can point you to others that know a heck of a lot more. nt - Deidre in GA 12:01 Jul 11
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- Yes, well. I don't think there's much to be "fixed" really. Sigh. I think others are right that I'm just asking too much of it (memory-wise). nt - abbeyej 10:45 Jul 11
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- Well, I'm liking my iMac so far but truthfully, it's not that much different from a good PC. nt - Michelle T 8:32 Jul 11
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- I'm with you.... - CleO Qc 5:40 Jul 11
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- BLASPHEMY!! HERESY!! Anathema to those who dare curse the Mac! (m) - SolaMichella 20:23 Jul 10
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- Gosh, I'm doomed! ;) nt - Crissy in WA 22:03 Jul 10
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- The problem? It's not user-friendly, it's slow, it crashes, it appears to have some sort of downward compatibility issue... Harrumph. [evil glare] nt - abbeyej 20:30 Jul 10
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- take it to an apple store. It will be okay. What are you trying to do that isn't working? - Christina in OR 10:19 Jul 11
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- Take it to a Mac Guru. nt - karenciavo 4:14 Jul 11
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- Yes! The difference between PC problems and Mac problems (rare as they are) is that MACS ARE FIXABLE!!! tn - PariSarah in NC 5:40 Jul 11
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- Yes! The difference between PC problems and Mac problems (rare as they are) is that MACS ARE FIXABLE!!! tn - PariSarah in NC 5:40 Jul 11
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- [*loud applause*] When I was doing desktop publishing in California... - Ellie 21:33 Jul 10
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- OH, I know your problem! You probably bought a Gateway, thinking it was a Mac! (m) - SolaMichella 20:48 Jul 10
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- take it to an apple store. It will be okay. What are you trying to do that isn't working? - Christina in OR 10:19 Jul 11
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- Gosh, I'm doomed! ;) nt - Crissy in WA 22:03 Jul 10
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- I heard a pastor give a talk about downer times using Elijah as an example... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:47 Jul 11
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- my DH says that everything looks better on a full stomach. So sit down and eat/drink something and then think about it. nt - mrs. whatsit 5:05 Jul 11
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- I'm sorry, Kay....... - Carrie in WA 1:22 Jul 11
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- I am coming into this too late-- it is tomorrow here - moira 23:18 Jul 10
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- I'll tell you about my downer day... - MeganP 22:53 Jul 10
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- (((Megan))) I've been there, not too long ago. Hope the smelliness isn't too expensive. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:59 Jul 10
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- (((Megan))) I've been there, not too long ago. Hope the smelliness isn't too expensive. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:59 Jul 10
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- Thanks all! I cleaned up the kitchen, ran some laundry, and kicked back watching a movie. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day! nt - Kay in Cal 22:10 Jul 10
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- I like lovemykids and Virginia D's suggestions (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:28 Jul 10
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- I've had a downer day, too. I'm working on school planning, but all my stuff isn't here, so I'm frustrated. nt - SolaMichella 20:25 Jul 10
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- Pick one thing that will take less than half an hour to accomplish but will look really good, then go read a book. I would add chocolate to that too. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 20:23 Jul 10
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- My $.02 - lovemykids 20:20 Jul 10
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- I've had a terrible downer of a whole WEEK. Lost a friend who really meant a lot to me. My own stupid fault. Can't seem to get past it. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:18 Jul 10
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- So sorry, Katherine. I know how hard that can be. - lovemykids 20:27 Jul 10
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- So sorry, Katherine. I know how hard that can be. - lovemykids 20:27 Jul 10
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- I use http://www.greatschools.net/ - Robin in VA 21:18 Jul 10
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- My understanding is that she'll be gone for several days. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:56 Jul 10
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- No preferences here, just need to plan in advance.... - Carrie in WA 1:07 Jul 11
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- I'd be up for it. The 9th or 10th would work for me. I'd love to meet Colleen! nt - Needleroozer 22:46 Jul 10
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- Either day works for me; the 9th is a bit better... (m) - Colleen 23:52 Jul 10
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- My husband likes the 9th or 10th as well... - Crissy in WA 22:51 Jul 10
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- Either day works for me; the 9th is a bit better... (m) - Colleen 23:52 Jul 10
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- What time? Weeknights are busy for me, and traffic can be awful. nt - kalanamak 19:52 Jul 10
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- No firm decisions have been made. What works for you? Where are your coming from? nt - Crissy in WA 20:13 Jul 10
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- I'd be coming up 512 and 167, esp bad if you can't get in the HOV. - kalanamak 20:35 Jul 10
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- Where are you? (If I may be so nosy....) - Carrie in WA 1:09 Jul 11
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- If your coming, you could ride in our van, but I don't tend to stay LATE as I get up earily - kalanamak 16:54 Jul 11
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- If your coming, you could ride in our van, but I don't tend to stay LATE as I get up earily - kalanamak 16:54 Jul 11
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- Several parks and libraries near by... - Crissy in WA 21:22 Jul 10
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- Where are you? (If I may be so nosy....) - Carrie in WA 1:09 Jul 11
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- I'd be coming up 512 and 167, esp bad if you can't get in the HOV. - kalanamak 20:35 Jul 10
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- No firm decisions have been made. What works for you? Where are your coming from? nt - Crissy in WA 20:13 Jul 10
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- Selah, and Their Female Vocalist - e. in nc 11:25 Jul 11
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- Chris Rice, The Living Room Sessions. Fernando Ortega in Spanish. - Nebraska Pam 9:19 Jul 11
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- Indelible Grace (nt) - DollyM 5:39 Jul 11
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- John Michael Talbot - J in Japan 22:00 Jul 10
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- Gotta 2nd JMT. Love his stuff. nt - Jacqui in mo 7:10 Jul 11
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- Gotta 2nd JMT. Love his stuff. nt - Jacqui in mo 7:10 Jul 11
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- When I think of relaxing, I don't think vocal music for teh most part. So what about an instrumental hymn album? I know Chris Rice has a solo piano album of hymns that's very nice. Although I will 2nd the Fernando Ortega. He's vocal, but very relaxing. nt - mama of two-ize 21:59 Jul 10
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- Some more ideas: - Dawn E 21:07 Jul 10
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- Here's my little list... - nancypants 20:40 Jul 10
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- Sara Groves? nt - MNClaire 20:07 Jul 10
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- Absolutely. I love her music! nt - *anj* 20:14 Jul 10
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- Absolutely. I love her music! nt - *anj* 20:14 Jul 10
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- I like some of Todd Agnew's songs. I find it relaxing for my soul. nt - happymainemom 20:02 Jul 10
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- My Dh is spending the week with Todd Agnew at camp this week! nt - Just Me 20:05 Jul 10
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- Did I mention he was there THIS WEEK! sheesh...time to sleep! nt - Just Me 20:06 Jul 10
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- Did I mention he was there THIS WEEK! sheesh...time to sleep! nt - Just Me 20:06 Jul 10
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- My Dh is spending the week with Todd Agnew at camp this week! nt - Just Me 20:05 Jul 10
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- I order online from lists that I've gathered (M) - one_l_michele 4:30 Jul 11
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- Most of the time the kids read all the books they get.... - Holly IN 4:27 Jul 11
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- I am usually working off of lists of books I plan to use, so we are getting books I know we will use (piles of them, though, lol.) nt - angela in ohio 22:06 Jul 10
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- To save my pocketbook... - Ellie 21:36 Jul 10
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- I try to be selective because our library is not huge and I don't want to be a pig, hogging a bunch of books we may not even use. nt - BirkenstockMom 21:34 Jul 10
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- We reserve most online (because our library is pretty big and I get overwhelmend let alone the kids.) - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 20:23 Jul 10
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- Tons. I think our of our home book shelf as a mini-library. - Cindyg 20:10 Jul 10
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- Tons of stuff, similar to your pattern. nt - lovemykids 19:58 Jul 10
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- yup. nt - Peek a Boo 21:23 Jul 10
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- yup. nt - Peek a Boo 21:23 Jul 10
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- I usually reserve all the books online (m) - LBC 19:54 Jul 10
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- This is what we do, too. nt - jmgconner 20:57 Jul 10
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- This is what we do, too. nt - jmgconner 20:57 Jul 10
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- Tons of stuff! - Joni 19:43 Jul 10
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- It depends. Sometimes a lot, sometimes not. - MarthaB 19:36 Jul 10
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- We get tons of stuff... - WendyWords 19:28 Jul 10
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- Ours were similar to yours when the older boys were young (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:20 Jul 10
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- LOL, we had one of those showings yesterday =:-O nt - karenciavo 4:17 Jul 11
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- At least they were clean jeans ;-)! nt - Anna 22:02 Jul 10
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- When we were showing our house, I kept several...m - Ellen 20:15 Jul 10
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- When we came to our house for the second showing, (m) - SolaMichella 20:54 Jul 10
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- When we came to our house for the second showing, (m) - SolaMichella 20:54 Jul 10
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- LOL! We had a science experiment in OUR cabinets recently for the very same reason! - Sherrill in VA 19:46 Jul 10
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- Sherrill, I lost your email addy in a computer melt down, but - cat in black 19:52 Jul 10
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- Wow, what a huge offer! And, email inside . . . - Sherrill in VA 19:59 Jul 10
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- Wow, what a huge offer! And, email inside . . . - Sherrill in VA 19:59 Jul 10
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- Sherrill, I lost your email addy in a computer melt down, but - cat in black 19:52 Jul 10
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- I'm still trying to find stuff!! - Robin in VA 19:29 Jul 10
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- LOL - great story. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:17 Jul 10
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- forgot to add email... - ~FF~ 18:56 Jul 10
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- No problem! I'll be watching.... :-) nt - lovemykids 19:59 Jul 10
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- Not Lovemykids but ,OK ,however, you only get 1 day!! :-) nt - Unicorn(formerly newHSmominTX) 18:58 Jul 10
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- Well, my 4 yo ds walks and even runs with his toes curled under. OUCH! nt - Jacklyn 9:04 Jul 11
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- My 4 year old ds has always walked on his toes (m) - Kristen in NC 7:49 Jul 11
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- Robin, you have mail! We've just gone through surgery and therapy for this. nft - Lashjo 20:24 Jul 10
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- Physical therapy - lovemykids 20:11 Jul 10
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- Right. Or occupational therapy. - Cindyg 20:15 Jul 10
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- Worse than growing out of it is being ridiculed out of it... - Robin in VA 21:24 Jul 10
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- Nope. He announces when it's time everyday! LOL. - Robin in VA 21:22 Jul 10
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- Worse than growing out of it is being ridiculed out of it... - Robin in VA 21:24 Jul 10
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- Right. Or occupational therapy. - Cindyg 20:15 Jul 10
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- Re: Any other toe-walkers out there? - Ann 19:49 Jul 10
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- Some children do outgrow this, but many do not...(m) - Bilby 19:26 Jul 10
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- Some stuff for you... - nancypants 19:04 Jul 10
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- My daughter has always randomly tip-toed. She is now 15 and has kankles. We are taking her to a specialist next week. nm - Ann 19:28 Jul 10
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- Thanks for the info - Robin in VA 19:25 Jul 10
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- My daughter has always randomly tip-toed. She is now 15 and has kankles. We are taking her to a specialist next week. nm - Ann 19:28 Jul 10
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- Sorry about the typos and grammar... - Robin in VA 18:53 Jul 10
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- Thank you all! - Jessi 6:29 Jul 11
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- Quiet time is a life saver here too (M) - one_l_michele 4:41 Jul 11
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- I'm not extremely extroverted or introverted, but I have a very extroverted dd... - Katrina 3:52 Jul 11
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- But here's the thing... - Ellie 21:48 Jul 10
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- Maybe this won't count coming from an extrovert (LOL!)... - nancypants 20:14 Jul 10 (1)
- Introverted mom here homeschooling one social butterfly and one tactile child who likes to be "pasted" to me (m) - Sherrill in VA 19:57 Jul 10
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- Sympathy. My oldest is Mr Extrovert, "mom, mom, mom...." and then I have 3 more.....m - Boymama 19:30 Jul 10
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- Introvert Mom here homeschooling 4 kids . . . - mrs. whatsit 19:00 Jul 10
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- We do things similarly here. Quiet time is YOUR best defense (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:15 Jul 10
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- We do things similarly here. Quiet time is YOUR best defense (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:15 Jul 10
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- Similar situation here, although we too are just beginning this journey..... - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 18:55 Jul 10
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- No advice, just sympathy. I'll be interested in reading the responses... - Heidi in OR 18:45 Jul 10
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- Really? Did you read the end of Atonement or Life of Pi first? - MargaretWV 7:51 Jul 11
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- Oh yes. (m) - Regina in St. Louis 8:15 Jul 11
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- BBC, based on Elizabeth Gaskell's novel. - MargaretWV 10:03 Jul 11
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- BBC, based on Elizabeth Gaskell's novel. - MargaretWV 10:03 Jul 11
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- Oh yes. (m) - Regina in St. Louis 8:15 Jul 11
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- Someone here used the term "emotional closure"... - Heidi in OR 18:48 Jul 10
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- Our ortho is a homeschool dad... - Jolee 6:32 Jul 11
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- Are there a lot of us in that area? nt - srjbdl 19:21 Jul 10
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- Me too. nt - lauranc 10:41 Jul 11
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- I'm there! :-) nt - Just Me 20:07 Jul 10
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- Me too. nt - lauranc 10:41 Jul 11
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- Here are two... (m) - lauranc 18:40 Jul 10
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- Thanks!! nt - Molly 18:45 Jul 10
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- Thanks!! nt - Molly 18:45 Jul 10
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- Prayed for her! nt - lovemykids 20:33 Jul 10
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- prayed! nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:19 Jul 10
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- Praying! nt - WTMindy 19:01 Jul 10
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- Prayers here. I hope it all goes smoothly. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:33 Jul 10
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- Will pray for your daughter, (((Veronica))). nt - Crissy in WA 18:18 Jul 10
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- (((prayers & blessings to you all))) nt - ~FireFly~ 18:08 Jul 10
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- I will be praying too.(nt) - tinag 18:05 Jul 10
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- I have prayed. Hang in there. nt - Tracy in Ky 18:03 Jul 10
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- Mostly organised. Any day without, they do sit-ups, push-ups and a mile run (nt) - Laura in China 5:34 Jul 11
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- I'm not wild about organized things (m) - Dana in NC 4:26 Jul 11
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- Most all outside P.E. classes or sports....(m) - Regena in KY 21:38 Jul 10
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- 100% outside organized activities: Fencing/soccer for DS, Ballet for DD. (nt) - DollyM 19:36 Jul 10
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- Outside sports mostly - happymainemom 19:33 Jul 10
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- They're always outside running, wrestling, skating, whatever. Tae Kwon Do 4-5 times a week. Hiking with Scouts. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:18 Jul 10
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- Just wondering if constant eating is considered exercise. Lot of that going on here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:22 Jul 10
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- So long as you keep the elbows *up* I think it could work. ;) nt - Crissy in WA 19:34 Jul 10
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- So long as you keep the elbows *up* I think it could work. ;) nt - Crissy in WA 19:34 Jul 10
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- Just wondering if constant eating is considered exercise. Lot of that going on here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:22 Jul 10
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- Tae Kwon Do classes 5x/week. nt - Katherine B. in TX 19:17 Jul 10
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- Play outside, tae kwon do, city league baseball (nt) - Christy in OR 19:15 Jul 10
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- karate 3-4x per week, homeschool PE class 1x per week, very vigorous parkday 1x per week. nt - Michelle T 19:13 Jul 10
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- Homeschool PE group "Saints" - it's the best thing for kids of non-athletic parents!! nt. - Brenda in FL 19:03 Jul 10
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- I never kept track. We didn't do any activities for the sake of doing "p.e." We did 'em 'cuz we enjoyed 'em. nt - Ellie 18:47 Jul 10
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- Dds did Scottish highland dance for 9 years, then ballet; did soccer a couple of times... - Ellie 18:50 Jul 10
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- What can you tell me about Highland dance? - Christy in OR 19:16 Jul 10
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- You should be able to find local teachers... - Ellie 21:54 Jul 10
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- Sounds like fun - Christy in OR 8:15 Jul 11
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- We're *still* waiting to get over there, LOL!.. - Ellie 9:24 Jul 11
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- We're *still* waiting to get over there, LOL!.. - Ellie 9:24 Jul 11
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- Sounds like fun - Christy in OR 8:15 Jul 11
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- You should be able to find local teachers... - Ellie 21:54 Jul 10
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- What can you tell me about Highland dance? - Christy in OR 19:16 Jul 10
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- Dds did Scottish highland dance for 9 years, then ballet; did soccer a couple of times... - Ellie 18:50 Jul 10
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- We do Little League Baseball & Tae Kwon Do Classes here...nt - Kelly in VA 18:45 Jul 10
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- I don't keep track of this. They're super active playing outside at home; we hike, bike, and ski. They do organized soccer. I'm sure they put in enough time. : ) (nt) - Colleen 18:38 Jul 10 (1)
- Homeschool PE class (which I *love* -- intro to so many things we could not and would *not* do at home), ballet class, running around and playing soccer at home. Considering soccer team for this coming year. nt - abbeyej 18:21 Jul 10
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- Mostly at home. They ride bikes, wrestle (ugh!), take batting practice/play catch, practice golf, etc. nt - Crissy in WA 18:17 Jul 10
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- at home: climbing trees, climbing doorframes, riding bikes, and President's Physical Fitness Challenge routine. nt - Peek a Boo 18:11 Jul 10
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- biking, karate, basketball, baseball, home gym, eliptical,. nt - ~FireFly~ 18:09 Jul 10
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- Mainly organized sports... - KC 18:09 Jul 10
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- Well, I have food intolerances rather than food allergies, and my reactions - Claire 21:34 Jul 10
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- It depends - lovemykids 20:38 Jul 10
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- The Longview area is extremely HS friendly. There are many great HS groups in that area. nt. - Whisperlily 19:40 Jul 10
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- Fantastic! nt - Mary in ID 20:32 Jul 10
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- Fantastic! nt - Mary in ID 20:32 Jul 10
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- Super easy! nt - WTMindy 19:03 Jul 10
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- Very easy here...(m) - Colleen 17:37 Jul 10
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- Thank you! ...sm - Mary in ID 18:43 Jul 10
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- There are also requirements about who is *qualified* to homeschool. (m) - Whisperlily 19:23 Jul 10
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- really? ok, I'm curious-- - Peek a Boo 23:04 Jul 10
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- Some places also offer a full day seminar, or two half-day meetings to become "qualified" nt.. - Whisperlily 23:42 Jul 10
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- It's ridiculous, really... - Crissy in WA 23:12 Jul 10
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- follow the money....... :-/ nt - Peek a Boo 16:32 Jul 11
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- follow the money....... :-/ nt - Peek a Boo 16:32 Jul 11
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- Some places also offer a full day seminar, or two half-day meetings to become "qualified" nt.. - Whisperlily 23:42 Jul 10
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- Not a problem...BA in History :) Thanks for the info! nt - Mary in ID 20:31 Jul 10
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- really? ok, I'm curious-- - Peek a Boo 23:04 Jul 10
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- I've seen those sites that indicate Washington as one of the more difficult states in which to homeschool... - Crissy in WA 18:59 Jul 10
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- I heard someone talk about this once, and.... - WTMindy 19:05 Jul 10
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- It's kinda the same way in NY --easier than it looks, ya just gotta get around the legalese, lol :-P nt - Peek a Boo -but TX *rocks*!!!! 22:59 Jul 10
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- of course, to be *fair*, most lists describe it as "more restrictive", not necessarily "difficult" :-) nt - Peek a Boo 23:07 Jul 10
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- of course, to be *fair*, most lists describe it as "more restrictive", not necessarily "difficult" :-) nt - Peek a Boo 23:07 Jul 10
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- That's wonderful! Thank you all so much:) sm - Mary in ID 19:09 Jul 10
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- It's kinda the same way in NY --easier than it looks, ya just gotta get around the legalese, lol :-P nt - Peek a Boo -but TX *rocks*!!!! 22:59 Jul 10
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- I heard someone talk about this once, and.... - WTMindy 19:05 Jul 10
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- I think frogpond1, who posts here, is in the Vancouver, WA area, btw. (nt) - Colleen 18:44 Jul 10
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- There are also requirements about who is *qualified* to homeschool. (m) - Whisperlily 19:23 Jul 10
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- Thank you! ...sm - Mary in ID 18:43 Jul 10
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- My Dad's advice - Jessi 7:39 Jul 11
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- Thank you all for your input and suggestions. (m) - Erica in PA 6:35 Jul 11
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- A few ideas - lovemykids 20:53 Jul 10
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- I think it is *very* important to teach kids this skill... - WTMindy 19:08 Jul 10
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- Some practical help......... - Joanne in TX 18:31 Jul 10
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- I don't know about Asperger's syndrome, but I have a 16 ds who loves to talk about WWII. (m) - ~FireFly~ 18:16 Jul 10
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- This is one of my DS's favorite topics too. He loves the history channel! nt - Michelle T 19:15 Jul 10
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- This is one of my DS's favorite topics too. He loves the history channel! nt - Michelle T 19:15 Jul 10
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- My son was like this from ages 6-10. There were times when... - Rebecca in VA 17:25 Jul 10
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- This is one of the telling signs of Asperger's syndrome. Maybe he's on the... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:18 Jul 10
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- I will check this out. There was actually an autistic boy in the co-op class that I taught, (m) - Erica in PA 18:05 Jul 10
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- I will check this out. There was actually an autistic boy in the co-op class that I taught, (m) - Erica in PA 18:05 Jul 10
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- Opposite problem here. Most of my kids won't say more than two words at a time to an adults and kids they don't know. nt - Virginia Dawn 17:18 Jul 10
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- That is our problem too, LOL! NT - Tammy 17:19 Jul 10
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- That is our problem too, LOL! NT - Tammy 17:19 Jul 10
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- I was in the grocery store today and met an old friend from... - Padmé 17:15 Jul 10
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- I know several children like this; interestingly, they're all homeschooled...(m) - Colleen 17:05 Jul 10
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- We'll have to get our sons together, and they can go on and on about giant rollercoasters to their heart's content! - Michelle T 17:04 Jul 10
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- Erica, I hope you get some feedback because we are dealing with the same thing at the same age. (nt) - Rebecca in GA 16:55 Jul 10
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- I appreciated that thread, too. What I really wish someone would tell me, though, is how I'm going to manage to feed five growing boys in a kitchen the size of a closet. This is actually my #1 concern about their teen years! (m) - Colleen 17:13 Jul 10
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- I can't help you with space, Colleen.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:57 Jul 11
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- If it helps any, I don't have a 2nd fridge or a set of large cookwear and we have 4 teens as well as 6 others nt - Quiver0f10 21:13 Jul 10
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- Oh, and I have one, normal size oven nt - Quiver0f10 21:14 Jul 10
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- Ya know, it does help, in an odd way. I need to know it's do-able! (nt) - Colleen 22:49 Jul 10
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- Ya know, it does help, in an odd way. I need to know it's do-able! (nt) - Colleen 22:49 Jul 10
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- Oh, and I have one, normal size oven nt - Quiver0f10 21:14 Jul 10
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- Is there no way to rennovate the kitchen? I can't see you moving, but surely the structure of the house might be changeable. ?? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:06 Jul 10 (1)
- Oh, Colleen, I have no good advice for you, but I commiserate. - Crissy in WA 18:04 Jul 10
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- Yes, join my pity party, my friend! (m) - Colleen 18:16 Jul 10
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- 40 people? I generally resist entertaining at home - Crissy in WA 18:30 Jul 10
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- Party at Crissy's in August! (m) - Colleen 18:43 Jul 10
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- 7th? 9th? 10th? I'm open all of those days... - Crissy in WA 18:55 Jul 10
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- Hey, now I'm getting really jealous!!! How about September? I'll be over there for a family wedding! :-) nt - WTMindy 19:13 Jul 10
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- Maybe you should come to a football game with me in September! - Crissy in WA 19:16 Jul 10
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- Hey, now! That sounds fun, too! (m) - Colleen 23:54 Jul 10
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- The weekend of Sept. 16th.... - WTMindy 8:08 Jul 11
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- The weekend of Sept. 16th.... - WTMindy 8:08 Jul 11
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- Hyperventilating!!! - WTMindy 21:26 Jul 10
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- Hyperventilating!!! - WTMindy 19:57 Jul 10
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- Our first game is August 12th! - Crissy in WA 20:15 Jul 10
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- Our first game is August 12th! - Crissy in WA 20:15 Jul 10
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- Hey, now! That sounds fun, too! (m) - Colleen 23:54 Jul 10
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- Maybe you should come to a football game with me in September! - Crissy in WA 19:16 Jul 10
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- Hey, now I'm getting really jealous!!! How about September? I'll be over there for a family wedding! :-) nt - WTMindy 19:13 Jul 10
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- 7th? 9th? 10th? I'm open all of those days... - Crissy in WA 18:55 Jul 10
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- Party at Crissy's in August! (m) - Colleen 18:43 Jul 10
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- 40 people? I generally resist entertaining at home - Crissy in WA 18:30 Jul 10
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- Yes, join my pity party, my friend! (m) - Colleen 18:16 Jul 10
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- Do you have storage space in a room near your kitchen? - Mad Jenny Flint 17:52 Jul 10 (2)
- I can't help you with space, Colleen.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:57 Jul 11
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- Here is a link from MS. It give you info on calling them and how to find stuff in the registry. - LMA 16:42 Jul 10
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- Did you register it? nt - Kate CA 16:33 Jul 10
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- Um...I think so. :o) (It's been three years...I've slept a *lot* since then.) nt - Jill, OK in VA 16:35 Jul 10
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- Um...I think so. :o) (It's been three years...I've slept a *lot* since then.) nt - Jill, OK in VA 16:35 Jul 10
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- Just returned from the video store... - nutmeg 20:56 Jul 10
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- Just today, I finally finished reading *Hawaii*. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. nt - Robin 20:50 Jul 10
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- Just finished watching "Good Night and Good Luck", nt - Virginia Dawn 20:47 Jul 10
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- Just finished 'Wife of the Emancipator' - Joni 19:51 Jul 10
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- Books: The Poet of Tolstoy Park, Digging to America, Baudolino (raunchy, but I liked it), Making it Up. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:42 Jul 10
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- I enjoyed Walk the Line, too, and I recently watched Hotel Rwanda (can one really 'enjoy' that movie? I was moved...but it feels wrong to say I *enjoyed* it) Last Book Read and Enjoyed: No Life for a Lady (excellent memoir from a Southwestern woman who grew up when the West was still Wild)...Want to See: (hanging head and whispering) Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. (Sorry, it's the truth.) I'd also like to see Capote, and A Slipping Down Life, an older movie based on the Anne Tyler book. nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:28 Jul 10
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- Good grief! Got a little distracted, typing all of that in the subject line. Sorry! Time for me to step away, lol...nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:29 Jul 10
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- I've reserved Hotel Rwanda twice, and sent it back both times without watching it... - Crissy in WA 19:03 Jul 10
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- Yes, do watch it. Of course it's difficult to watch, but I still consider it "necessary viewing". And as Jill said, it is uplifting, too. (nt) - Colleen 22:44 Jul 10
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- Well, I got it, and sent it back once before finally watching it. :o) (m) - Jill, OK in VA 19:55 Jul 10
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- Yes, do watch it. Of course it's difficult to watch, but I still consider it "necessary viewing". And as Jill said, it is uplifting, too. (nt) - Colleen 22:44 Jul 10
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- I've reserved Hotel Rwanda twice, and sent it back both times without watching it... - Crissy in WA 19:03 Jul 10
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- Good grief! Got a little distracted, typing all of that in the subject line. Sorry! Time for me to step away, lol...nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:29 Jul 10
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- I just watched "Th Syrian Bride" and loved it. I'm reading several now, but the jury's still out. (nt) - Regina in St. Louis 18:26 Jul 10
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- I mentioned below a French film I really enjoyed, "The Girl from Paris". Reading, it's been "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and Anne Tyler's latest, "Digging to America". (nt) - Colleen 17:15 Jul 10
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- Currently reading one of the best books I have ever read: "Building a Christian Worldview," edited by W. Andrew Hoffecker. It is awesome. nt - Tracy in Ky 17:06 Jul 10
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- ((Karen)) Being able to vent is one thing that is so great about these boards (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:32 Jul 10
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- Thank you. nt - Karen sn 23:26 Jul 10
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- Thank you. nt - Karen sn 23:26 Jul 10
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- Good grief!! After all that - Carrie in WA 18:27 Jul 10 (1)
- I understand. I have to ask, though, why didn't you just tell these people to stop doing these things? (Or is everyone not as forward as I am?! LOL) (nt) - Colleen 17:19 Jul 10
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- I absolutely did. If everyone listened to me the world would be a completely different place. m - Karen sn 23:23 Jul 10
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- I absolutely did. If everyone listened to me the world would be a completely different place. m - Karen sn 23:23 Jul 10
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- ((((Karen)))) I would have had nightmares witnessing that too.... - Michelle T 16:29 Jul 10
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- Thank you Michelle for understanding. nt - Karen sn 17:00 Jul 10
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- Thank you Michelle for understanding. nt - Karen sn 17:00 Jul 10
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- Actually I lied! This is a VERY long apology. You can skip to the last two sentences! nt - Karen sn 15:58 Jul 10
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- Well, that's good to know, I guess, I just got it and figured better safe than sorry. nt - Unicorn(formerly newHSmominTX) 16:00 Jul 10
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- Sorry, this is a virus hoax that's been around for months... - GVA 15:57 Jul 10
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- Just found the one for Osama...it is real, but outdated. Link inside, otherwise NT - Margaret H 15:53 Jul 10
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- According to Snopes, the Invitation email warning is a hoax....link inside (still looking into the Osama one) NT otherwise - Margaret H 15:51 Jul 10
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- I completed the Duke of Edinburgh's gold award, which is similar... - Désirée 5:56 Jul 11
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- There was some chatter about this on the high school board (link) - nutmeg 18:28 Jul 10
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- There are many possibilities here, (m) - GraceinMD 10:21 Jul 11
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- There are many approaches to Alzheimer's these days... - GVA 15:49 Jul 10
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- Do you know where it's leaking? (m) - kcp 15:55 Jul 10
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- Krista, can I email you a picture and see if mine is leaking in the - Molly 16:32 Jul 10
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- I can look at it (m) - kcp 17:09 Jul 10
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- Yep, that's what kind it is. I'll email you. TIA! nt - Molly 17:45 Jul 10
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- Yep, that's what kind it is. I'll email you. TIA! nt - Molly 17:45 Jul 10
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- I can look at it (m) - kcp 17:09 Jul 10
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- Krista, can I email you a picture and see if mine is leaking in the - Molly 16:32 Jul 10
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- use Folex on the carpet and soak the DCs in a warm tub. You don't want to know how many times this happens here:-O nt - ~FireFly~ 18:25 Jul 10
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- My 2yo also looks lovely today... - Virginia Dawn 16:51 Jul 10
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- not sure about the skin - but hairspray helps remove ink from clothing! :) nt - Pster 15:35 Jul 10
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- Have you tried baby oil? That helps when my DD's do this! I just laugh about it now. I used to get upset... nt - Holly in FL 15:25 Jul 10
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- I don't know but I can relate a little bit today... - nancypants 15:16 Jul 10
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- Ds once decided to have "Grandma eyes"... - abbeyej 15:56 Jul 10
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- he's precious:O) nt - ~FireFly~ 18:23 Jul 10
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- now *that* is adorable... nt - Debra in CO 16:19 Jul 10 (1)
- he's precious:O) nt - ~FireFly~ 18:23 Jul 10
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- Ds once decided to have "Grandma eyes"... - abbeyej 15:56 Jul 10
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- Oh, dear. ((((Debra)))) (m) - Ria 15:15 Jul 10
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- Thank you all! And Ria, you had me LOL for the first time today.. - Debra in CO 16:18 Jul 10
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- Grin. Glad to hear the day is getting better! :) nt - Ria 16:33 Jul 10
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- Whoa, I'm clearly a failure! Will you come train *my* son?!?!? - abbeyej 16:25 Jul 10
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- Grin. Glad to hear the day is getting better! :) nt - Ria 16:33 Jul 10
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- Thank you all! And Ria, you had me LOL for the first time today.. - Debra in CO 16:18 Jul 10
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- Re: What are your opinions about the full curriculum of Switched on Schoolhouse? Do they have writing with the curriculum? nt - Pam L 17:47 Jul 10
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- We tried the full curriculum once...it was a disaster...<sm> - Pamela 17:21 Jul 10
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- I just used the 8th grade version with my ds and - Mandamom 17:12 Jul 10
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- I am huge believer in "waiting" for things. However, DD will be allowed to shave her legs whenever she wants. - Rhonda in TX 6:52 Jul 11
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- Thank you.......you all echoed my feelings pretty much..........nt - Rachel 19:40 Jul 10
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- I think dd was 10..... - NancyR 18:31 Jul 10
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- when she wants to....btw, my daughter started and then stopped...no biggie :) <nt> - Pamela 18:15 Jul 10
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- I never have shaved my thighs....mainly because the hair never got dark there.... - Tammy 17:18 Jul 10
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- Just make sure she knows her legs need to be wet and have shaving cream first. Not dry with a dry razor, as I first shaved my legs at 12. Ouch! I still remember the awful, scraped-up, red-dotted legs I ended up with! nt - Michelle T 16:31 Jul 10 (2)
- If I had blond leg hair - I'd quit shaving! nt - Karen sn 16:30 Jul 10
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- I was 13 or 14... - SoSo 16:19 Jul 10
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- I agree about kids growing up too fast. (m) - Whisperlily 16:33 Jul 10
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- AMEN! A little lip gloss is all any of us need really! nt - Karen sn 17:03 Jul 10
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- AMEN! A little lip gloss is all any of us need really! nt - Karen sn 17:03 Jul 10
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- I agree about kids growing up too fast. (m) - Whisperlily 16:33 Jul 10
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- I started shaving at 12. I didn't "need to" but my friends did, and I remember being (pleasantly) surprised that my Mom said yes. I say, why not? nt. - Whisperlily 14:59 Jul 10
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- There is no "should" age for shaving legs. - Beth 14:53 Jul 10
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- Yep. She will figure out before long what a giant pain it is. LOL nt - Kate CA 15:53 Jul 10
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- ditto.nt - nancypants 15:17 Jul 10
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- Yep. She will figure out before long what a giant pain it is. LOL nt - Kate CA 15:53 Jul 10
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- Sandwich or leftovers go into the plastic bag the newspaper comes in, tucked into his briefcase with his Wall St. Journal for the train ride. nt - JFS in IL 20:37 Jul 10
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- He uses the paper, handle bags we get from Starbuck when we buy bags off coffee. nt - Rhiannon8404 19:07 Jul 10
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- "Me-e-e-mories...." of my dad's traditional "blue collar worker" lunch box and thermos. He and every other guy had the exact same kind. I thought they looked so manly (as they should have, working in a prison!). (nt) - Colleen 17:24 Jul 10
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- My dad did, too! He's been retired for several years and it's still sitting on the kitchen counter. I don't think anyone can bear to part with it. nt - Rhiannon8404 19:06 Jul 10
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- Awww! My Dad (a plumber) took his hammered metal lunchbox and thermos too! I wish he had kept it. nt - nancypants 18:52 Jul 10
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- My dad did, too! He's been retired for several years and it's still sitting on the kitchen counter. I don't think anyone can bear to part with it. nt - Rhiannon8404 19:06 Jul 10
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- Well, I'll give up on finding the "24" lunch box and go with one of these soft sided cooler things. Thanks everyone. nt - battlemaiden 15:58 Jul 10
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- LL Bean has some nt - Andrea in MA 15:19 Jul 10
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- I just looked at these. thanks. Lands End only had childrens. nt - battlemaiden 15:54 Jul 10
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- I just looked at these. thanks. Lands End only had childrens. nt - battlemaiden 15:54 Jul 10
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- In his briefcase - Désirée 15:15 Jul 10
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- Dh uses a small (hard sided) cooler...nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:06 Jul 10
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- A blue plastic grocery bag - Nancy in Oh 15:03 Jul 10
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- Yes, this is our system now. But dh prefers the Target bags ;-) nt - battlemaiden 15:06 Jul 10
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- LOL!!! Mine is a Target bag guy too;) nt - Another Diane 15:08 Jul 10
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- LOL!!! Mine is a Target bag guy too;) nt - Another Diane 15:08 Jul 10
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- Yes, this is our system now. But dh prefers the Target bags ;-) nt - battlemaiden 15:06 Jul 10
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- My dh takes his lunch every day in an insulated lunch bag ... - Beth 14:56 Jul 10
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- Let me try that link again - Beth 14:57 Jul 10
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- Something similar for my dh. nt - Heidi in OR 15:44 Jul 10
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- Yep. One of these insulated lunch box things. nt - Ria 15:10 Jul 10
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- Something similar for my dh. nt - Heidi in OR 15:44 Jul 10
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- Let me try that link again - Beth 14:57 Jul 10
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- He just carries it in the plastic containers in which the food is stored--tupperware or whatever. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:56 Jul 10
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- Mine too. If it needs to be in something to carry it is a plastic grocery store bag. nt - Kate CA 16:02 Jul 10
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- Mine too. If it needs to be in something to carry it is a plastic grocery store bag. nt - Kate CA 16:02 Jul 10
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- Re: If your dh takes his lunch to work...what does he carry it in? - MarieinMI 14:54 Jul 10
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- I let my dc choose a "theme." Then they make choices within limits that I set. (more) - Calico Frog 19:54 Jul 10
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- I let them help if they show an interest (m) - Amy in Orlando 18:13 Jul 10
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- My boys have never expressed even the slightest interest in this, so it's really a non-issue. (nt) - Colleen 17:26 Jul 10
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- Theoretically the boys can choose. However, at the moment they are claiming they want fuschia walls. - TESEmom 16:59 Jul 10
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- I decorated the kids rooms myself (more) - SoSo 16:14 Jul 10
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- I would love to see pictures. - mom4sons 19:09 Jul 10
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- How cool! nt - Karen sn 16:34 Jul 10
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- I would love to see pictures. - mom4sons 19:09 Jul 10
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- I let them decide and because of this they are open to my suggestions. I think it's important for them to be comfortable in their room and if it's their style, they will be. nt - Elaine 16:14 Jul 10
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- I also ask for input, but do the choosing. It's important to me that their bedrooms be... - Nebraska Pam 15:39 Jul 10
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- I ask for his input, but the choice is mine. I'm not going to do anything wild. But we do let him hang up posters of his skateboarding heroes, a bunny calendar, etc. (nt) - Wendi 15:34 Jul 10
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- We let the children go all out. That's why our DS's have a camoflauge-painted room. It took DAYS to paint. nt - jmgconner 15:23 Jul 10
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- my parents were awesome about this - katilac 15:18 Jul 10
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- I get points from the friends of my kids too..... - Kelli in TN 16:08 Jul 10
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- I get points from the friends of my kids too..... - Kelli in TN 16:08 Jul 10
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- I let them choose the decor and the wallpaper or border...I pick the paint to coordinate..nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:08 Jul 10
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- We just finished re-doing both boys rooms. ... - MarieinMI 14:57 Jul 10
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- I narrow the paint choices down and they choose from there....m - Orangeblossom 14:54 Jul 10
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- It's a mutual thing: I have veto power, but they have input. nt - LAurie4b 14:37 Jul 10
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- My answers.... - Kelli in TN 14:32 Jul 10
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- Dh, as a child, was allowed to pick his own paint. It was called "Chinese Red"...think shockingly bright. For this reason we pick the paint! :) nt - Ria 14:30 Jul 10
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- LOL! My dh, as a teen, had one very red wall with one gigantic black anarchy symbol painted right in the middle. (nt) - Debra in TX 14:46 Jul 10
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- My dh painted his room black and hung black light posters all over! nt - Kelli in TN 14:34 Jul 10
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- Ria, too funny! My husband did the same thing as a kid! For that reason, he's not allowed to pick out paint either. nt - Katrina 14:33 Jul 10
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- LOL! My dh, as a teen, had one very red wall with one gigantic black anarchy symbol painted right in the middle. (nt) - Debra in TX 14:46 Jul 10
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- Usually dh talks with and watches them the whole time. nt - MarthaB 19:34 Jul 10
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- I don't hang around. I show them where the problem is, and get back to my own work. nt - Crissy in WA 18:35 Jul 10
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- Not a concern for me at all. I've left all kinds of people (carpet cleaner, appliance repair, chimney sweep, piano tuner) in my home on their own. (nt) - Colleen 17:29 Jul 10
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- well, we are adding on 643 sq ft to our house right now.... I don't hang around the workers at all, just sort of eye them out the window! - Michelle T 16:33 Jul 10
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- I am right there with them....so I can learn to do it myself next time, LOL! NT - Tammy 16:19 Jul 10
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- Inside people: I stay within a room of them. (M) - Ria 15:12 Jul 10
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- I don't "supervise" unless I have a creepy feeling about them... - Rebecca in VA 15:10 Jul 10
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- My 'fixit guy' is almost alway dh and I stay as far away as possible because he gets very crabby when I 'supervise'. nt. - Orangeblossom 14:56 Jul 10
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- Same here. :-) nt - Molly 15:30 Jul 10
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- Same here. :-) nt - Molly 15:30 Jul 10
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- Like a hawk. And I make a big stink about not going near the dog. Generally I find something to do in the vicinity. nt - battlemaiden 14:33 Jul 10
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- Okay, that's not entirely true... - battlemaiden 14:36 Jul 10
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- Okay, that's not entirely true... - battlemaiden 14:36 Jul 10
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- I try to stay out of their way, but I find something to do that is within earshot/line of vision. That way I can keep an eye on my things without hovering. nt. - Whisperlily 14:33 Jul 10
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- I just wish I could afford any of those types of people LOL nt - srjbdl 14:31 Jul 10
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- Re: How much do you hang around and "supervise" people working in and around your home?--for example (m) - Tracey 14:31 Jul 10
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- Thanks! nt - Christy in OR 19:18 Jul 10
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- Measure the tank as if it was a full rectangular box (i.e. the whole thing is 7 inches deep all the way). - LMA 16:46 Jul 10
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- If the slope is your problem.....add the sloped edge's measurements together and then divide by 2 (to get an average) then proceed as usual for box shape...nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:22 Jul 10
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- Measure the volume of the bottom (rectangle) and top (triangle) if it slopes into a triangle at the top. (I think) nt - Veronica 14:12 Jul 10
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- Well, that is odd, because my Tevas (m) - Erica in PA 18:26 Jul 10
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- Oh, man, I'm glad it's not just me, LOL! I finally threw mine in the washer! nt - Ellie 18:57 Jul 10
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- Oh, man, I'm glad it's not just me, LOL! I finally threw mine in the washer! nt - Ellie 18:57 Jul 10
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- Well, every single one of us wears Tevas, and we "de-sanitize" them pretty darn quick. ;-) But I know what you mean. (nt) - Colleen 17:32 Jul 10 (1)
- I know what you need - - Elaine 16:50 Jul 10
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- This is one reason that I now use shampoo to fill my liquid soap dispensers... - Diana in OR 16:44 Jul 10
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- And this from the woman who rinses her large rubbermaid? :+) (m) - Kate CA 16:33 Jul 10
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- That is one theory I have heard as to why food allergies are on the rise. - Christy in OR 14:14 Jul 10
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- Parasites!! - Ria 14:26 Jul 10 (1)
- I'm with you (but I do *love* my Tevas). ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 14:10 Jul 10
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- (*G*) I did find one women's style that isn't treated. I *really* want a pair. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 14:43 Jul 10
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- Is it the Olowahu? I want a pair of those! nt - Crissy in WA 22:39 Jul 10
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- Is it the Olowahu? I want a pair of those! nt - Crissy in WA 22:39 Jul 10
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- (*G*) I did find one women's style that isn't treated. I *really* want a pair. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 14:43 Jul 10
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- I have lived all my life in Atlanta (except 4 years in college) *m* - Bryan (a mom) 17:30 Jul 10
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- So where'd you go to college? And what part of Atlanta? [nt] - Anita in KC 19:15 Jul 10
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- Just up the road a bit, lol, Greenville, SC (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:40 Jul 10
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- Just up the road a bit, lol, Greenville, SC (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:40 Jul 10
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- So where'd you go to college? And what part of Atlanta? [nt] - Anita in KC 19:15 Jul 10
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- That's great! nt - Amy in Orlando 18:14 Jul 10
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- Cool! (nt) - Colleen 17:38 Jul 10
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- Oh yeah for her for donating it.... - Kelli in TN 14:16 Jul 10
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- Good for her for donating! (nt) - JS in FL 14:12 Jul 10
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- Yay!! :o) nt - Carrie in WA 13:57 Jul 10
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- Good for her. My dd looked so much lder when she had 11 inches cut off earlier this year. (nt) - The Tutor 13:50 Jul 10
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- I'm sure it's just adorable and much easier! :^D nt - nancypants 13:46 Jul 10
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- Just had it done yesterday. $85 and 1 hour. nt - BirkenKathy 21:29 Jul 11
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- My dh is a piano tuner.... - Katia 21:05 Jul 10
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- My piano hadn't been tuned in many years, and it had been moved; had to be tuned 3 times, total cost: $180, at least an hour each time. nt - Ellie 19:01 Jul 10
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- $95 and it takes him about an hour and a half. Unfortunately, there's only so much he can improve upon my 1974 Kincaid spinnet piano. Blah! (nt) - Colleen 17:40 Jul 10
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- Tuner just left--$105 for about 1-1/2 hours. nt - katalaska 14:59 Jul 10
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- For our upright Yamaha, in Georgia, $70. In Barcelona, 90 euros, which is just under $110 (nt) - Charlotte 14:57 Jul 10
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- Cost: $107 Time: 60-90 minutes. (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 14:46 Jul 10
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- Having it done on Friday for the first time--it will cost $80. I don't know how long it takes. He comes recommended. nt - happymainemom 13:53 Jul 10
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- We had it done last week. $155, and it took 1-1/2 hours... - Rebecca in VA 13:36 Jul 10
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- Thanks for the ideas - Kaci 21:23 Jul 10
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- If it were me, I'd see if she would consider one of those stylish new skirted tankinis. No worries with anything showing, shaved or not. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:25 Jul 10 (1)
- If she is brave and willing, spring for a wax job at a salon.... - Nebraska Pam 18:49 Jul 10
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- Just curious since I've never done any kind of waxing... is it as painful as it sounds like it would be? nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:26 Jul 10
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- First time, depending on how much you need removed.... - Nebraska Pam 9:39 Jul 11
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- yes, indeedy! and she's too young for a daquiri beforehand . . . /nft - katilac 9:26 Jul 11
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- First time, depending on how much you need removed.... - Nebraska Pam 9:39 Jul 11
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- Just curious since I've never done any kind of waxing... is it as painful as it sounds like it would be? nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:26 Jul 10
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- Since today is "Too Much Information" day here, I must say...(m) - Colleen 17:46 Jul 10
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- different product to try - katilac 15:21 Jul 10
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- A friend heard about this and told me. You're right, it does *stink*, but is supposed to help eliminate ingrown hairs... - Heidi in OR 15:49 Jul 10
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- A friend heard about this and told me. You're right, it does *stink*, but is supposed to help eliminate ingrown hairs... - Heidi in OR 15:49 Jul 10
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- Re: Help! dd 13 wants to shave bikini area (m) - Laurie4b 14:44 Jul 10
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- I don't know about the shaving (m) - Elaine 13:50 Jul 10
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- Wax, Nair or for starters - get her a wetshave shaver. (m) - Another Diane 15:16 Jul 10
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- Wax, Nair or for starters - get her a wetshave shaver. (m) - Another Diane 15:16 Jul 10
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- If it were me... - abbeyej 13:43 Jul 10
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- Save her from shaving...here's my TMI - Robin in VA 18:28 Jul 10
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- OK, so what IS a Brazilean??? .nt - Too embarrassed to say, but a regular poster 9:37 Jul 11
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- Bare. Completely. nm - Nebraska Pam 9:41 Jul 11
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- Bare. Completely. nm - Nebraska Pam 9:41 Jul 11
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- OK, so what IS a Brazilean??? .nt - Too embarrassed to say, but a regular poster 9:37 Jul 11
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- I think that's great advice. - Maria in Nashville 15:13 Jul 10
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- It might be easier and less irritable if you... - Dawn E 13:52 Jul 10
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- I agree also. nt - nancypants 13:52 Jul 10
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- (link to board shorts, so you know what i'm talking about) - abbeyej 13:47 Jul 10
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- I LOVE board shorts--way more modest than conventional swimsuit bottoms. nt - mrs. whatsit 14:42 Jul 10
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- I LOVE board shorts--way more modest than conventional swimsuit bottoms. nt - mrs. whatsit 14:42 Jul 10
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- ITA....and I always buy dd board or boy short swimming suits or let her wear coordinating shorts with her suit..nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:46 Jul 10
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- Save her from shaving...here's my TMI - Robin in VA 18:28 Jul 10
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- Dh gets to go to the bathroom first :-) then hugs all 'round... - Ellie 19:03 Jul 10
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- Gosh! (said Napoleon...) I forget how, as a girl, I so looked forward to going and picking my dad up from the dock (he worked on an island). It felt so special, after a day apart at school and work! My boys don't realize how exceptional it is to see their dad all day long...(nt) - Colleen 17:49 Jul 10
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- I was having memories of greeting my dad also... - Heidi in OR 18:32 Jul 10
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- I was having memories of greeting my dad also... - Heidi in OR 18:32 Jul 10
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- Great advice, perspective. I'll use some or all of this! Thanks! nt - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 17:25 Jul 10
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- My dh would much rather have some alone time, but he knows that the days are short of kids racing to the door to see him and so he chooses... - WTMindy 15:02 Jul 10
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- What about this... - Katrina 14:55 Jul 10
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- That's what I'd suggest. Dh often gets his workout in after work, but before coming home. Being a celebrity *is* tough...but I think he appreciates how much he means to the kids, and knows that the day they'll stop jumping on him may soon be here. (Although my 12yo still leaps on Daddy, LOL!) nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:18 Jul 10
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- That's what I'd suggest. Dh often gets his workout in after work, but before coming home. Being a celebrity *is* tough...but I think he appreciates how much he means to the kids, and knows that the day they'll stop jumping on him may soon be here. (Although my 12yo still leaps on Daddy, LOL!) nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:18 Jul 10
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- My DH recognizes that when you are a celebrity, the "paparazzi" are part of life (m) - Dana in NC 14:19 Jul 10
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- Great perspective! (nt) - The Tutor 14:21 Jul 10
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- Great perspective! (nt) - The Tutor 14:21 Jul 10
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- My Dad would immediately "hit the showers"... - nancypants 13:56 Jul 10
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- We had a rule in our house growing up...dad is not home until he took off his work boots...m - Tap, tap, tap 13:53 Jul 10
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- My dh gets attacked by children screaming "Daddy's home"... - The Tutor 13:52 Jul 10
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- Here's what we do. (m) - Whisperlily 13:48 Jul 10
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- Kiss at the door, then left alone until he changes clothes, uses the restroom, checks over the mail. nt - jmgconner 13:45 Jul 10
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- Ditto. nt - lovemykids 14:07 Jul 10
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- Ditto. nt - lovemykids 14:07 Jul 10
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- Same thing happens here. Dh goes to our bedroom to change out of workclothes (m) - katalaska 13:35 Jul 10
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- How about 1 more layer. that should be ok. nt - 5knights3maidens 14:15 Jul 10
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- Done! - Rebecca in VA 13:38 Jul 10
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- Hmmm, not sure how to check if the sound card is working, but have you checked the volume control on the speakers and computer? nt - Diann 14:54 Jul 10
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- Yup, no luck. nt - Carrie in WA 0:47 Jul 11
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- Yup, no luck. nt - Carrie in WA 0:47 Jul 11
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- You have to keep adjusting the tension. Keep trying on a scrap piece of fabric until it's right. nt - Holly in FL 16:10 Jul 10
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- Re: Serger Question - Another Diane 15:20 Jul 10
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- Could you be more specific about the loops falling off the fabric... I can't quite figure out what you mean. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:37 Jul 10
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- Re: Why on earth can't I keep my mouth shut?(m) - mother in laws can be so sensitive...you are adprable....let's all remember to be 'wonderful' mother in laws...nm 19:22 Jul 10
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- Our philosophy on college- we want them to go to ..... - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 15:58 Jul 10
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- You really don't seem like you have the problem to me either (m) - Anne in Ore 15:37 Jul 10
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- I would lie (m) - Dana in NC 15:05 Jul 10
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- And I should add (m) - Dana in NC 15:14 Jul 10
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- And I should add (m) - Dana in NC 15:14 Jul 10
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- People are allowed to like different things. It's human. It's not mean. It *is* worrisome, however, - Laurie4b 14:52 Jul 10
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- Can't offer any suggestions but honestly if that is the worst thing they can find to complain about you, then I think they have an incredible DIL....nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:58 Jul 10
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- Okay, I have to say I loved my college. Really, really did. HOWEVER... - Rhonda in TX 13:47 Jul 10
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- I don't get the whole school spirit thing... - nutmeg 13:47 Jul 10
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- Now I'm wondering if it's Bulldogs or Gators that are being so silly. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:30 Jul 10
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- Ole Miss Rebels! Though there are gator fans in the extended family who are nearly as bad! ; )nt - MelissaJ 13:57 Jul 10
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- OMG...I figured it was Ole Miss!!! LOL! - LoriM 3:42 Jul 11
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- Why did I just *know* these were going to be Ole Miss alums. Ha! (nt) - Colleen 17:52 Jul 10
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- Ha! I knew it had to be some old southern school! - Maria in Nashville 15:24 Jul 10
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- OMG...I figured it was Ole Miss!!! LOL! - LoriM 3:42 Jul 11
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- Well, obviously it was your grandfather who had the common sense... - battlemaiden 13:39 Jul 10
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- Ole Miss Rebels! Though there are gator fans in the extended family who are nearly as bad! ; )nt - MelissaJ 13:57 Jul 10
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- Oh, I had a similar experience with my hubby's grandma..she kept(more) - JFS in IL 13:27 Jul 10
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- um, what if you didn't love something more important how would they act then? nt - self777 13:19 Jul 10
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- Let me get this straight... - SolaMichella 13:14 Jul 10
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- I agree! I personally would at some point come right out and say what I really felt! - nancypants 14:00 Jul 10
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- I agree! I personally would at some point come right out and say what I really felt! - nancypants 14:00 Jul 10
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- Doesn't sound to me like you're the one with the problem. nt - Carrie in WA 13:09 Jul 10
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- I agree. And how could you take it back? It would be nonsensical! "Sorry I said I don't love your school. I really do love it. Sorry." nt - Cindyg 20:40 Jul 10
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- I agree. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:29 Jul 10
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- They don't seem to be concerned about hurting your feelings. - Sharon H. in IL 15:27 Jul 10
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- Totally agree. However, I do think you'll have a problem when dc are college-age! (nt) - Claire 14:46 Jul 10
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- I agree. I think DH needs to do more leaving and cleaving to YOU. (m) - Sherrill in VA 14:09 Jul 10
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- I agree. And how could you take it back? It would be nonsensical! "Sorry I said I don't love your school. I really do love it. Sorry." nt - Cindyg 20:40 Jul 10
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- We do a four-day week of normal subjects--looks like this (m) - katalaska 12:57 Jul 10
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- Hmmm. Hard part is we're using Veritas Press next year and they require an hour every day. (m....) - Elizabeth 13:00 Jul 10
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- more info... - katalaska 13:30 Jul 10
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- more info... - katalaska 13:30 Jul 10
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- Hmmm. Hard part is we're using Veritas Press next year and they require an hour every day. (m....) - Elizabeth 13:00 Jul 10
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- If it were me, I'd leave those Friday afternoons free.... - Nebraska Pam 12:55 Jul 10
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- What?! - Elizabeth 12:57 Jul 10
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- KWYM about the R&S grammar... - Nebraska Pam 13:07 Jul 10
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- Thank you... - Elizabeth 13:10 Jul 10
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- You could also use car time on the way to co-op to cover some things - lovemykids 14:11 Jul 10 (1)
- Thank you... - Elizabeth 13:10 Jul 10
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- KWYM about the R&S grammar... - Nebraska Pam 13:07 Jul 10
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- What?! - Elizabeth 12:57 Jul 10
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- Same book?-different name - Robin in VA 18:38 Jul 10
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- Not quite the same book - Laura K (NC) 19:43 Jul 10
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- Not quite the same book - Laura K (NC) 19:43 Jul 10
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- Ooooh!!! Making pinhole cameras, playing cricket, *and* quoting Shakespeare?! Gosh, that is just WAY too dangerous. LOL (nt) - Colleen 17:56 Jul 10
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- ISBN: 0007232748 (nt) - MrsGriffin 17:08 Jul 10
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- Here is a link to the Ottakars site ....there is a link to a quiz here to check your knowledge...link only - Tap, tap, tap 15:21 Jul 10
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- Ha! Mine could write it., nt :) - Laurie4b 14:55 Jul 10
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- The dangerous part that is.... I read recently that a woman loses 6 months of life span for every boy she has. I know why. nt - Laurie4b 14:58 Jul 10
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- Oh well! That two years off my total is worth it! They are a barrell of laughs! :^D nt - nancypants 15:20 Jul 10
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- Oh well! That two years off my total is worth it! They are a barrell of laughs! :^D nt - nancypants 15:20 Jul 10
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- The dangerous part that is.... I read recently that a woman loses 6 months of life span for every boy she has. I know why. nt - Laurie4b 14:58 Jul 10
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- More dangerous to feminism than to boys??????? Oh, common on....... - Kathy in MD 14:41 Jul 10
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- There are quite a few articles out there in cyberland - Laura K (NC) 19:51 Jul 10
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- There are quite a few articles out there in cyberland - Laura K (NC) 19:51 Jul 10
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- Two for sale on ebay, for sale for about $33 each. nt - MNClaire 14:20 Jul 10
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- OK, here's the Fox News story. I was able to get it through last week's history on my computer... - Rebecca in VA 13:29 Jul 10
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- Oh, sorry, Laura had already provided the link! Well, the story's here if anyone wants to see it. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 13:44 Jul 10
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- Oh, sorry, Laura had already provided the link! Well, the story's here if anyone wants to see it. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 13:44 Jul 10
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- If you don't mind paying for shipping, you can order it from Amazon UK. (nt) - Wendi 13:29 Jul 10
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- How much would shipping be? I'd really like this book also. nt - Sherrill in VA 14:15 Jul 10
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- I'm not sure, but I bought a book from Amazon.co.uk a few months ago... - Wendi 16:17 Jul 10
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- I'm not sure, but I bought a book from Amazon.co.uk a few months ago... - Wendi 16:17 Jul 10
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- How much would shipping be? I'd really like this book also. nt - Sherrill in VA 14:15 Jul 10
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- HarperCollins Australia has a publication date of July 26.... - Nebraska Pam 13:17 Jul 10 (2)
- Amazon carried the book last week! I saw the Fox News story... - Rebecca in VA 13:07 Jul 10
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- Seriously? Did anyone on the boards get a copy? (m) - Debra in TX 13:56 Jul 10
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- I ordered ours through Amazon.ca (m) - BirkenstockMom 14:35 Jul 10
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- Re: I ordered ours through Amazon.ca (m) - BirkenstockMom 14:39 Jul 10
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- Please tell us about it when you receive it. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 14:53 Jul 10
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- Please tell us about it when you receive it. :) (nt) - Debra in TX 14:53 Jul 10
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- Re: I ordered ours through Amazon.ca (m) - BirkenstockMom 14:39 Jul 10
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- I ordered ours through Amazon.ca (m) - BirkenstockMom 14:35 Jul 10
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- Seriously? Did anyone on the boards get a copy? (m) - Debra in TX 13:56 Jul 10
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- Now this perked my interest.....I would love to find this...nt - Holly IN 13:01 Jul 10
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- Mavis Beacon (nt) - Jenne in AZ 15:24 Jul 10
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- What *is* the recommended age range for teaching touch typing? nt - nancypants 14:07 Jul 10
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- Sorry, I want CDs (that she could do on the computer), *not* DVDs. Thanks! (nt) - Amy in TX 12:47 Jul 10
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- My 11yo and 12yo use Typing Tutor Deluxe. It works! Cheap, too. ($10, I think). nt - Jill, OK in VA 13:28 Jul 10
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- Yep, easy and cheap. Works for us! (nt) - Colleen 17:58 Jul 10
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- Yep, easy and cheap. Works for us! (nt) - Colleen 17:58 Jul 10
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- My 11yo and 12yo use Typing Tutor Deluxe. It works! Cheap, too. ($10, I think). nt - Jill, OK in VA 13:28 Jul 10
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- While it is true that my dc don't have the opportunity to make as many friends as they might in ps.... - Katherine B. in TX 20:32 Jul 10
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- Same issue here wiht just turned 9yo ds - Christina in OR 20:11 Jul 10
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- Re: My ds doesn't have any friends his age and I feel that it is my fault - katilac 15:13 Jul 10
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- Can the boys play at your house? Hugs!! nt - Carrie in WA 13:07 Jul 10
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- I did up until a few years ago. I stopped when son and I got our TKD Black Belts (m) - flpeggy 4:45 Jul 11
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- A lot of schools, like ours, don't allow full-contact sparring until brown belt level. The sparring the lower belts do is controlled and relatively safe. nt - Katherine B. in TX 20:33 Jul 10
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- I do TKD with my kids and we spar in class (m) - kcp 12:54 Jul 10
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- I agree with this too! Teens are rougher. :) nt - flpeggy 4:51 Jul 11
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- I agree, stay away from the teenagers ;0 m - Sunny 13:15 Jul 10
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- I agree with this too! Teens are rougher. :) nt - flpeggy 4:51 Jul 11
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- Yep. I spar. I still have my teeth, but I've been knocked in the head a couple of times.... - Rachel in KY 12:44 Jul 10
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- I'm so glad... you all need some fun, rest and a little break from stressers. nt - ~FireFly~ 18:32 Jul 10
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- What a joyful post! Thanks for the update :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 17:55 Jul 10
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- That is so sweet. I will keep you in my prayers. - Maria in Nashville 15:32 Jul 10
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- Probably me! I haven't updated for a while due to a lack on brain power but this is the link........ - happymainemom 17:52 Jul 10
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- Yes. That's the one I remember! Such cuties! nt - Maria in Nashville 6:40 Jul 11
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- Yes. That's the one I remember! Such cuties! nt - Maria in Nashville 6:40 Jul 11
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- Probably me! I haven't updated for a while due to a lack on brain power but this is the link........ - happymainemom 17:52 Jul 10
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- Alleluiah!nt - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 15:01 Jul 10
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- Told you so!! - Ria 14:14 Jul 10
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- I so thought it was you! I was thinking "Ria" when I said that but didn't remember. Funny how we get to know eachother! nt - happymainemom 14:39 Jul 10
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- I so thought it was you! I was thinking "Ria" when I said that but didn't remember. Funny how we get to know eachother! nt - happymainemom 14:39 Jul 10
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- How wonderful! I'll be praying for you both to keep laughing. (nt) - The Tutor 12:57 Jul 10
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- Aww.... That's great news! nt - Rachel in KY 12:46 Jul 10
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- HA... it *was* going to be our 1st day too, but Jean in W said I could do my gardening instead...we'll get to it tomorrow;O) nt - ~FireFly~ 18:35 Jul 10
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- We were waiting til Aug 7 before going full time again, but due to circumstances with a certain child's behavior, he got to start today....dd is just doing one subject until the Aug 7th date <nt> - Pamela 13:52 Jul 10
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- We started at 8 a.m. and are finishing up now. It's the 10-year-old with issues today. - Rebecca in GA 13:36 Jul 10
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- Moved in May? You're doing great!!! - battlemaiden 13:44 Jul 10
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- Moved in May? You're doing great!!! - battlemaiden 13:44 Jul 10
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- Our first day back was today, too... - Old Dominion Heather 13:05 Jul 10
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- but...but...how do you run errands *after* school when you have a napping child? Your messing with the plan! lol... - battlemaiden 12:43 Jul 10
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- We do core subjects on errand day (math, grammar, spelling)... - The Tutor 13:03 Jul 10
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- And somehow, since I posted, my 10ds has completed italics, grammar, and math. I guess it's possible. nt - battlemaiden 13:31 Jul 10
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- Good for him! Maybe this schedule will catch on after a short breaking-in period (nt) - The Tutor 13:55 Jul 10
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- Good for him! Maybe this schedule will catch on after a short breaking-in period (nt) - The Tutor 13:55 Jul 10
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- Oh how I wish! - battlemaiden 13:28 Jul 10
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- I'll be praying that you find a solution... I love when I find a schedule that works... - The Tutor 13:31 Jul 10
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- I'll be praying that you find a solution... I love when I find a schedule that works... - The Tutor 13:31 Jul 10
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- And somehow, since I posted, my 10ds has completed italics, grammar, and math. I guess it's possible. nt - battlemaiden 13:31 Jul 10
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- <rolling with laughter>.... - Elizabeth 12:55 Jul 10
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- a sitter? what a good idea. I'll have to think about that ($$). Thanks :-) nt - battlemaiden 13:30 Jul 10
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- a sitter? what a good idea. I'll have to think about that ($$). Thanks :-) nt - battlemaiden 13:30 Jul 10
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- Makes sense to me (m) - threelops 12:50 Jul 10
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- tomorrow...tomorrow...they'll learn more...tomorrow. - battlemaiden 13:49 Jul 10
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- tomorrow...tomorrow...they'll learn more...tomorrow. - battlemaiden 13:49 Jul 10
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- We do core subjects on errand day (math, grammar, spelling)... - The Tutor 13:03 Jul 10
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- Today was our first day back to school - lori in tx 12:42 Jul 10
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- ahhhhh, bless you. nt - battlemaiden 12:44 Jul 10
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- ahhhhh, bless you. nt - battlemaiden 12:44 Jul 10
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- We have to do school first and errands second since all my kids zonk out by about 2pm! (nt) - The Tutor 12:35 Jul 10
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- I'll have to agree with the others. Even if the kids were up for it, *I* couldn't be ready for teaching after an already-full morning. nm - Nebraska Pam 12:34 Jul 10
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- Unless it is a very short errand, very early in the morning, we just don't settle back down. (m) - Rhiannon8404 12:33 Jul 10
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- I don't know, if we don't do school first in the morning, forget about it. I would never be able to get DS settled into learning after spending the morning out and about. .nt - Michelle T 12:28 Jul 10
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- I can't imagine trying to do lessons *after* errands and activities. That would be hard on all of us. (nt) - Colleen 12:23 Jul 10
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- I keep this on the desk top of my computer - Christina in OR 20:17 Jul 10
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- This is priceless. I have saved this for the next time someone asks me why we homeschool. I will ask them to pick a number :-) nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 20:38 Jul 10
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- This is priceless. I have saved this for the next time someone asks me why we homeschool. I will ask them to pick a number :-) nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 20:38 Jul 10
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- We do it because it is good. It is not easy, fun or predictable but it is a good thing for all involved. (m) - Mad Charity 12:52 Jul 10
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- Thank you--I'm saving this. Nicely put. nt - Carrie in WA 13:03 Jul 10
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- Thank you! As usual, you are very kind. nt - Mad Charity 19:48 Jul 10
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- Thank you! As usual, you are very kind. nt - Mad Charity 19:48 Jul 10
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- Thank you--I'm saving this. Nicely put. nt - Carrie in WA 13:03 Jul 10
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- This is all very interesting... - jmgconner 12:31 Jul 10
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- It helps me to think of all this... life... - Carrie in WA 13:01 Jul 10
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- Whoops! meant to go under OP. nt - Carrie in WA 13:02 Jul 10
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- Whoops! meant to go under OP. nt - Carrie in WA 13:02 Jul 10
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- It helps me to think of all this... life... - Carrie in WA 13:01 Jul 10
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- I used to post here alot, but haven't lately, so I showed up here with the same feelings that you are describing in hopes of finding the same inspiration. Funny, it is inspiring to just know that I am not alone, kwim? Looking fwd to the replies. nt - Gayle in AL 12:18 Jul 10
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- this year I had my 9th grader - cat in black 20:00 Jul 10
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- FireFly - Start school tomorrow! We usually ease into it a few subjects at a time. It's a hard transition! nt - lovemykids 14:15 Jul 10
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- thanks, I so needed today to get my thoughts together. (m) - ~FF~ 18:40 Jul 10
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- thanks, I so needed today to get my thoughts together. (m) - ~FF~ 18:40 Jul 10
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- Go do the yard. Tomorrow will be soon enough for school. - Jean in Wisc. 11:57 Jul 10
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- Thanks, Jean...you wise woman, you:O) I'm off to do the gardening. (m) - ~FF~ 12:10 Jul 10
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- Thanks, Jean...you wise woman, you:O) I'm off to do the gardening. (m) - ~FF~ 12:10 Jul 10
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- I usually check Macy's first because they have great sales! nt - Rose 18:35 Jul 10
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- Try Shopping.com and search "fiesta ware blue" or whatever color you want...it will list stores for you...nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:46 Jul 10
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- Family Video - e. in nc 12:28 Jul 10
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- This is where I went, but it was free. /nt - Karen in StL 6:52 Jul 11
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- This is where I went, but it was free. /nt - Karen in StL 6:52 Jul 11
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- I took a very scratched up Ice Age CD.... - Karen in StL 11:34 Jul 10
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- I was going to suggest the same thing. We purchased a few movies from(m) - ~FireFly~ 11:55 Jul 10
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- I was going to suggest the same thing. We purchased a few movies from(m) - ~FireFly~ 11:55 Jul 10
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- I would make her the official timekeeper - - she can keep you in line! /nft - katilac 15:24 Jul 10
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- I set a timer for the events of the day I must not forget, i.e., lunch time, laundry in the wash, bread baking. . . nt - mrs. whatsit 14:45 Jul 10
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- I do the same thing. LOL,Thanks for sharing:O) nm - ~FireFly~ 11:22 Jul 10
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- :) nt - Lisa CA 11:17 Jul 10
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- Cute! - lovemykids 11:06 Jul 10
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- super!!! soemtimes the hardest lessons are the ones that cause you to sweat. l:)nm - ~FireFly~ 11:23 Jul 10
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- Great! nt - Lisa CA 11:18 Jul 10
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- I'm not aware of any rules... - GVA 15:04 Jul 10
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- When I did med billing (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:39 Jul 10
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- I've seen this before - lovemykids 11:14 Jul 10
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- I read it the first time at 14 or 15. I was horrified and fascinated at the same time. I thought the author was brilliant...(m) - Rhiannon8404 12:26 Jul 10
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- Yep. A bleak look at human nature, re: tradition without questioning and group-think. (nt) - Regina in St. Louis 12:10 Jul 10
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- I remember reading it and a friend of mine played the main part in a short play of it nt - nancypants 11:13 Jul 10
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- I read it. I hated it. The movie was yucky, too. nt - lovemykids 10:59 Jul 10
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- I re-read it a couple months ago because of a thread on the High School board... - nutmeg 10:59 Jul 10
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- yep, that one, Lord of the Flies, and "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell... - momof10 10:59 Jul 10
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- I Hated Those!!! - e. in nc 12:29 Jul 10
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- I Hated Those!!! - e. in nc 12:29 Jul 10
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- I was just thinking about that story this morning! It freaked me out then and I don't like it now. (nt) - kcm_md 10:58 Jul 10
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- I mean, the story freaked me out , not the thinking about it. :) nt - kcm_md 11:00 Jul 10
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- I mean, the story freaked me out , not the thinking about it. :) nt - kcm_md 11:00 Jul 10
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- Oh yeah, I even had a dream about it in high school... - Virginia Dawn 10:55 Jul 10
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- I remembered being totally sicked out by it, when I read it.....nm - KLynnTX 10:54 Jul 10
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- I read May 25, 2007. nt - Melissa in NC 13:45 Jul 10
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- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End opening 2007 - karenciavo 10:43 Jul 10
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- I'm pretty sure I read Memorial Day weekend, 2007. nt - Michelle T 10:40 Jul 10
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- no teasing;-)...really? nm - ~FireFly~ 10:37 Jul 10
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- Hi Crissy. Yes, we will be discussing the book tomorrow! nt - mama of two-ize 12:34 Jul 10
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- I love my stovetop popper, with the crank paddle inside. *Perfect* popcorn, every time. You can make nice Kettle corn in it, too - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:58 Jul 10
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- I read that the factory workers who make it get sick becasue of the amount they are in contact with (but we don't own a microwave, so it is a moot point for us, lol.) nt - angela in ohio 22:14 Jul 10
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- I always just use a bit of olive oil and popcorn to cover the bottom of my Revereware double boiler (which I NEVER have used for its correct purpose) more - JFS in IL 13:32 Jul 10
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- I use an air-popper at home, but I'm sure (as with many other things) it won't hurt you to have it as a once-in-a-while treat. (m) - Whisperlily 12:34 Jul 10
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- I don't like the taste of microwave popcorn. I can totally tell the different. We use a stove top popper it makes great popcorn and never burns it. nt - Rhiannon8404 12:29 Jul 10
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- You can still make "microwave popcorn" by putting popcorn in a brown paper lunch bag... (link only inside) - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:06 Jul 10
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- I think I would be just as concerned about the chemicals in a recycled paper bag as a microwave -food grade bag with Teflon...nt - Tap, tap, tap 16:20 Jul 10
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- that worked great-thanks-nt - hpymomof3 12:56 Jul 10
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- This is what I do. I use Newman's own natural popcorn but microwave it in a regular bag taped shut. Works fine. (nt) - Colleen 12:22 Jul 10
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- I think I would be just as concerned about the chemicals in a recycled paper bag as a microwave -food grade bag with Teflon...nt - Tap, tap, tap 16:20 Jul 10
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- We don't eat it anymore but then again... - Lisa CA 11:27 Jul 10
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- A friend told me that the bag is coated with Teflon, and also the flavor stuff is not real great for you--it's a pretty nasty double whammy. It only takes a few minutes to pop some in a pot on the stove, so that's what we do. nt - strider 10:57 Jul 10
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- Hah, it's all the garbage in my favorite popcorn that will kill me before anything else! nt - Kristine out of lurking 10:46 Jul 10
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- Lots of reasons not to eat the microwave stuff, but.... - lovemykids 10:43 Jul 10
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- I still eat microwave popcorn. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 10:23 Jul 10
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- it the only kid of popcorn we eat...except the ocassional JiffyPop in the fire place. nm - ~FireFly~ 10:39 Jul 10
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- come to think about it I never listen to those other microwave warnings-nt - hpymomof3 10:33 Jul 10
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- it the only kid of popcorn we eat...except the ocassional JiffyPop in the fire place. nm - ~FireFly~ 10:39 Jul 10
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- Is this it - link inside (nt) Peggy - Peggy in Va 10:33 Jul 10
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