- Fantastic! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 22:34 Jul 18
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- maybe laminate them in clear contact paper before attaching to the book? - Peek a Boo 23:08 Jul 18
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- Everything like that... - nancypants 21:42 Jul 18
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- "Sweetie, every family has different rules. If you got to live by Timmy's rules, you'd have to go... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:39 Jul 18
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- At that age "Our house our rules" - Regina in MO 21:39 Jul 18
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- "We love it! It really works well for our family." nt - lovemykids 21:52 Jul 18
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- Ditto! nt - WTMindy 21:53 Jul 18
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- Ditto! nt - WTMindy 21:53 Jul 18
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- I don't know how I couldn't hs anymore. My dc are in VBS this week and I'm beside myself with boredom when they're gone (No, I'm not ill. It's just falling on a weird week where I'm actually in a good mood! Next week I'll wish I had time to myself! LOL)nt - mama of two-ize 21:44 Jul 18 (1)
- You just say "Oh, we LOVE it!" Then change the subject. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:35 Jul 18
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- DITTO! nt - nancypants 21:43 Jul 18
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- Ditto here too. I say "I just can't imagine our lives any other way. We have so much fun together." nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 18
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- Ditto here too. I say "I just can't imagine our lives any other way. We have so much fun together." nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 18
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- DITTO! nt - nancypants 21:43 Jul 18
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- That is such a sweet post. Congratulations, all-around! nt - Dy 22:15 Jul 18
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- Congrats, Kelli!! I'm sure you will be a good one. nt - WTMindy 21:54 Jul 18
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- Awww, Congrats to everyone! nt - Unicorn 21:53 Jul 18
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- What a sweet post! Because of it, I can tell you *will* be a good one. Congratulations! nt - mama of two-ize 21:46 Jul 18
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- Congratulations!!!! You have a lucky ddil. How are you feeling - surgery--wise AND about to become a mil-wise? nt - Amy in Orlando 21:44 Jul 18
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- Aww! Congrats (to them and you!) nt - nancypants 21:44 Jul 18
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- Awww! Congrats! Do you get a ddil, or a dsil? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:28 Jul 18
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- Ddil. She is a sweetie. nt - Kelli in TN 21:29 Jul 18
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- Ddil. She is a sweetie. nt - Kelli in TN 21:29 Jul 18
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- If you want to hear from someone with a small home..... - Sue Scott Wellons 21:47 Jul 18
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- Well.... - nancypants 21:22 Jul 18
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- This is a tough question - how old are your kids? What size is your current house? (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:11 Jul 18
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- Our dc are 9, 7, and 2. - lovemykids 21:27 Jul 18
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- If my kids were your kids' ages, I'd really look at moving to the bigger house. (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:05 Jul 18
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- If my kids were your kids' ages, I'd really look at moving to the bigger house. (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:05 Jul 18
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- Our dc are 9, 7, and 2. - lovemykids 21:27 Jul 18
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- In this situation, I would tend to explore adding on (m) - Sherrill in VA 21:08 Jul 18
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- If they were banned from here, do you think they's be responding to this post? (I know it's sarcastic, but I mean it in a fun way) nt - mama of two-ize 21:05 Jul 18
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- hee hee....remember that they may be responding *elsewhere* about this :-P nt - Peek a Boo 21:23 Jul 18
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- Oh yes - Trust me, I remember. ;-< nt - mama of two-ize 21:34 Jul 18
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- Oh yes - Trust me, I remember. ;-< nt - mama of two-ize 21:34 Jul 18
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- hee hee....remember that they may be responding *elsewhere* about this :-P nt - Peek a Boo 21:23 Jul 18
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- I haven't been banned from HERE, but have had posts removed before :-) *banning* is usually reserved for those who *only* cause trouble or post to stir the pot and rarely contribute in a helpful manner. nt - Peek a Boo -who's stirred the pot on more than one occasion.... 20:50 Jul 18
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- Yes. People have been banned for causing trouble. nt - lovemykids 20:41 Jul 18
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- I don't think they do... - nancypants 20:40 Jul 18
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- I stand corrected! :^D nt - nancypants 20:44 Jul 18
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- I stand corrected! :^D nt - nancypants 20:44 Jul 18
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- I agree with you..... - Regina in MO 21:32 Jul 18
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- I'm with you. Sorta like... (TMI or something like it inside) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:27 Jul 18
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- The commercials terrify you; that should be your first warning to run away! - Stacey in NM 21:06 Jul 18
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- Your colon isn't dirty, so it doesn't need to be "cleansed". The body does a perfectly fine job of passing waste through, unless you have some sort of legitimate digestive problem.... - Michelle T 20:49 Jul 18
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- How funny! I just love your plan...and so much cheaper! I don't know what to think but opted not to do it due to lack of evidence that it works. nt - Angela in KCMO 20:47 Jul 18
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- It was good enough to be posted twice, and now more people will see it. nt - Dawn E 21:22 Jul 18
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- That's beautiful! nt - MNClaire 20:36 Jul 18
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- Re: A great link - Joy 20:32 Jul 18
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- Thank you for posting. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 20:28 Jul 18
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- Hmmmm (m) - Bryan (a mom) 20:14 Jul 18
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- Hey, I don't even qualify as computer *geek*, yet :o) - MNClaire 20:29 Jul 18
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- Hey, I don't even qualify as computer *geek*, yet :o) - MNClaire 20:29 Jul 18
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- there is also a gender bias in many hs families - moira 23:05 Jul 18
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- Thanks for posting this. I agree that schools are more gearted towards girls nt - Gigi 20:34 Jul 18
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- Here's a link to the article... - Jami in MO 19:39 Jul 18
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- I buy the kind with "handles" where you can hook on plastic grocery bags (m) - Sherrill in VA 21:01 Jul 18
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- I know I shouldn't ask, but what in the world are they doing to get so dirty? Don't they wrap?!? ... - OhElizabeth 20:18 Jul 18
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- We use liners also. You can also take the trashcans out on a hot day and... - Padmé 20:08 Jul 18
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- We do use store brand liners on all our bathroom wastebaskets. - lovemykids 20:00 Jul 18
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- Have the kids clean them as punishment. It's a motivator to keep them clean. MUHAHAHA. nt - Kristine out of lurking 19:46 Jul 18
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- We just use plastic grocery bags to line the trash cans, change the bag when full and hose down the wastebasket if necessary. nt - Virginia Dawn 19:28 Jul 18 (1)
- I'm cheap, too. - melmac 19:27 Jul 18
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- We use those for liners too. For cleaning them: 3 boys in swimsuits+trash cans+ hot day +dish soap and a hose= clean trash cans! nt - Hillary in KS 19:29 Jul 18
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- We use those for liners too. For cleaning them: 3 boys in swimsuits+trash cans+ hot day +dish soap and a hose= clean trash cans! nt - Hillary in KS 19:29 Jul 18
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- Thanks everyone, this helps. nt - battlemaiden 19:38 Jul 18
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- I have never heard of any one of these being "just family" (m) - Gigi 19:30 Jul 18
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- this is tricky 'cause it's different in different parts of the country but (m) - DollyM 19:29 Jul 18
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- Can you check the obituary. Sometimes the obituary will tell you if something is private. - LMA 19:28 Jul 18
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- I believe the viewing and interment are supposed to be family only. (m) - BirkenstockMom 19:17 Jul 18
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- I am amazed at how long this thread it (m) - Gigi 21:26 Jul 18
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- Ummm... - Unicorn 22:00 Jul 18
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- Well... - nancypants 21:50 Jul 18
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- Some of us mom know our s**t more than others...LOL - Regina in MO 21:48 Jul 18
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- Yep, dealing with that here. About the bleach. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 22:10 Jul 18
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- Yep, dealing with that here. About the bleach. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 22:10 Jul 18
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- Ummm... - Unicorn 22:00 Jul 18
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- Skip the bleach, double the laundry on those loads, and don't worry; they'll wipe soon enough sm - Stacey in NM 21:11 Jul 18
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- ROTFL!!! Don't sweat the skids!!! I am going to remember that one. nt - Gigi 21:18 Jul 18
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- ROTFL!!! Don't sweat the skids!!! I am going to remember that one. nt - Gigi 21:18 Jul 18
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- I buy all-cotton briefs for dh; I use Amway's detergent and bleach, and the briefs last forever. nt - Ellie 21:05 Jul 18
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- One word: Boxers! It's all my son wears. I just gave away 8 pair he's worn for several years (m) - Rhiannon8404 20:28 Jul 18
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- We do boxers here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:44 Jul 18
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- When we tried boxers one of my kids said he was "too free" & kept wiggling around to prove it LOL!:-). nt - Gigi 21:05 Jul 18
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- That reminds me of that old Seinfeld episode..."My boys need a home!" :0) nt - AmyCC 21:08 Jul 18
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- ROFL !!!!! I have one of those boys - I get him the cotton boxer briefs. Loose, but not too loose. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:14 Jul 18
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- ROFL !!!!! I have one of those boys - I get him the cotton boxer briefs. Loose, but not too loose. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:14 Jul 18
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- That reminds me of that old Seinfeld episode..."My boys need a home!" :0) nt - AmyCC 21:08 Jul 18
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- When we tried boxers one of my kids said he was "too free" & kept wiggling around to prove it LOL!:-). nt - Gigi 21:05 Jul 18
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- We do boxers here as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:44 Jul 18
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- I think it maybe the white ones. We have some characters that have lasted through 2-3 boys but (m) - Gigi 20:22 Jul 18
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- Maybe it was a bad batch? (I'm laughing thinking of "a bad batch of undies" LOL!) nt - nancypants 20:35 Jul 18
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- So I should take them back to the store? (m) - Gigi 21:15 Jul 18
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- In retail they wouldn't be surprised..... - Regina in MO 21:18 Jul 18
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- In retail they wouldn't be surprised..... - Regina in MO 21:18 Jul 18
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- So I should take them back to the store? (m) - Gigi 21:15 Jul 18
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- If you think they are moving to quick and not taking time..... - Regina in MO 20:25 Jul 18
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- Maybe it was a bad batch? (I'm laughing thinking of "a bad batch of undies" LOL!) nt - nancypants 20:35 Jul 18
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- If they are leaving skids..... - Regina in MO 20:14 Jul 18
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- You guys are very likely going to get reprimanded.........remember Cheese Whiz and the butt sauce posts?! nt - OKCyndi 23:04 Jul 18
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- Okay, I don't know why but this post has totally tickled my funny bone and I can't stop laughing... - nancypants 20:37 Jul 18
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- It's ok, Nancypants, come sit with me in the Uranus (read immature) corner. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:43 Jul 18
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- Can I offer you a "moist towlette" while you sit in said immature corner? ;) nt - Hillary in KS 21:01 Jul 18
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- Ooooo! Good one! nt - shanmar 22:19 Jul 18
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- ROFLPIMP - thanks, I"ll pass Hillary. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:14 Jul 18
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- Ooooo! Good one! nt - shanmar 22:19 Jul 18
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- OK you two knock it off....LOL nt - Regina in MO 20:46 Jul 18
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- Can I offer you a "moist towlette" while you sit in said immature corner? ;) nt - Hillary in KS 21:01 Jul 18
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- It's ok, Nancypants, come sit with me in the Uranus (read immature) corner. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:43 Jul 18
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- You guys are very likely going to get reprimanded.........remember Cheese Whiz and the butt sauce posts?! nt - OKCyndi 23:04 Jul 18
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- Could you pre-treat them instead of bleaching them? That usually works here. nt - melmac 20:11 Jul 18
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- Um, would flushable toddler wipes help remove the need for bleach? - abbeyej 19:58 Jul 18
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- I bleach (it's necessary) and use the cheap ones like Hanes and Fruit of the Loom. I think some pairs have lasted through all 4 boys! nt - Laurie4b 19:52 Jul 18
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- Bleach eats fabric. i only use it every couple of months. ds 12 lasts til he outgrows them. about 1 year. nt - Deidre in GA 19:35 Jul 18
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- We don't have that problem here either (m) - threelops 19:33 Jul 18
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- I don't have a problem either... (m) - Whisperlily 19:27 Jul 18
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- Skip the bleach..... - Regina in MO 19:21 Jul 18
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- It's got to be the bleach that is eating them up... - nancypants 19:14 Jul 18
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- Re: Can we talk about underwear for boys (m) - Maria from IN 19:06 Jul 18
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- My boys' underwear always last till they've outgrown them, and... - Jenni in KS 19:03 Jul 18
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- I use a Palm Z31. - Deidre in GA 18:52 Jul 18
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- It's been 10 years since we lived there, but I loved Hendersonville! nt - Niffercoo 19:37 Jul 18
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- Welcome (almost) to TN!... - Rebecca in TN 19:19 Jul 18
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- I can't help you with neighborhood information, but... - Diann 18:46 Jul 18
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- I don't know all the answers yet, but we're moving to Murfreesboro in a year and a half. Heard good things about it! nt - Kim in NV 18:43 Jul 18
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- Comment... - OhElizabeth 20:27 Jul 18
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- How is your dh's relationship with his sister? - lovemykids 20:08 Jul 18
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- A speech therapist's opinion (m) - Lil3 19:39 Jul 18
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- I wouldn't say anything. - Kristine out of lurking 19:31 Jul 18
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- I wouldn't keep my mouth shut.... - Regina in MO 19:27 Jul 18
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- Interesting you should bring this up. (m) - MNClaire 19:12 Jul 18
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- It all depends on how hot it is outside! Today it was 107 so it was set to 78 because I was a big baby today and just wanted relief! (m) - Kate CA 21:11 Jul 18
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- 107????? Come to FL, it's a breezy 95 here. Yikes!!! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:16 Jul 18
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- 107????? Come to FL, it's a breezy 95 here. Yikes!!! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:16 Jul 18
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- 82 here during the day. 80 at night. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:46 Jul 18
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- Generally 84 during the day. If we have a good breeze and it cools down, it's off at night...(m) - Rhiannon8404 20:32 Jul 18
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- Dh sets it for 80, but I tend to lower it to 73 when the temp inside reaches 76. nt - lovemykids 20:30 Jul 18
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- 70. I'm a heat wimp. nt - Ellie 20:13 Jul 18
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- 84 during the day, off at night .....3,000sqft house $300/mo in the summer; other seasons $70-80 a month. nt - Carol 20:10 Jul 18
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- 77 during the day, 75 at night (nft) - Susan 19:59 Jul 18
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- 80 in the day; 76 at night (nt) - Lil3 19:42 Jul 18
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- That's exactly what how we do it here. nt. - Yvette S. 22:23 Jul 18
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- That's exactly what how we do it here. nt. - Yvette S. 22:23 Jul 18
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- 74*....our electric bill was still under $100 last month..nt - Tap, tap, tap 19:21 Jul 18
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- About 78-80. We've only really used it in the last week or so. nt - MNClaire 19:13 Jul 18
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- What AC? - Cleo Qc 18:41 Jul 18
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- I don't have A/C either , but our humidity is about 10%. It's actually quite lovely! nt - Kristine out of lurking 19:13 Jul 18
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- I don't have A/C either , but our humidity is about 10%. It's actually quite lovely! nt - Kristine out of lurking 19:13 Jul 18
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- Ranges from 76 to 80 - depending on what we are doing. Normal is 78. Summer bills are always $280 approximately. nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) 18:39 Jul 18
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- Robin, aren't you in northern CA too? nt - Julie in CA 18:43 Jul 18
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- Yep,,,sacramento.... nm - Tigerlily 18:54 Jul 18
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- Me, too! nt - Rhiannon8404 20:34 Jul 18
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- Me, too! nt - Rhiannon8404 20:34 Jul 18
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- Yep,,,sacramento.... nm - Tigerlily 18:54 Jul 18
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- Robin, aren't you in northern CA too? nt - Julie in CA 18:43 Jul 18
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- Dh does construction, so he likes the thermostat set no higher than 75 or 76 during the summer. (sm) - Jenni in KS 18:39 Jul 18
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- * So, do any of y'all have electric bills over $1000? * nt - Julie in CA 18:34 Jul 18
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- Last month's was $396, and worth ever penny! nt - Ellie 21:06 Jul 18
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- Ours was just a bit less than that for last year. You did mean for the year, right? ;-) nt - BirkenstockMom 18:58 Jul 18
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- Uh, nope, almost $1100 for one month. It was about $600 the month before. nt - Julie in CA 19:01 Jul 18
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- One question is how big is your house. The other is did you check the meter to make sure they read it correctly? I have had them misread it before. (nm) - Tigerlily 19:25 Jul 18
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- -About 2900sqft. house. I'm embarassed to admit... - Julie in CA 19:52 Jul 18
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- -About 2900sqft. house. I'm embarassed to admit... - Julie in CA 19:52 Jul 18
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- One question is how big is your house. The other is did you check the meter to make sure they read it correctly? I have had them misread it before. (nm) - Tigerlily 19:25 Jul 18
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- Uh, nope, almost $1100 for one month. It was about $600 the month before. nt - Julie in CA 19:01 Jul 18
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- depending on your square footage, pool pump (?), etc., you may want to have an energy audit performed on your home. nt - battlemaiden 18:49 Jul 18
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- Last month mine was over $400...nt - Classicalmom2six 18:36 Jul 18
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- Last month's was $396, and worth ever penny! nt - Ellie 21:06 Jul 18
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- 78-80 degrees. But the interior temp seems to hover around 76-77. nt - battlemaiden 18:33 Jul 18
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- 83 during the day, 79 at night. nt - Mary in GA 18:31 Jul 18
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- 78 during the day and 74 at night - hpymomof3 18:26 Jul 18
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- I like it 73-74 year round, but due to heat index we went down to 71 yesterday. nt - Tammyla 18:25 Jul 18
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- 78-79 normally. nt - Tracy Moore 18:24 Jul 18
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- Mine is set to 70. I raise it to 75 when I leave the house. (m) - Scarlett 18:22 Jul 18
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- 71. It's 72 in here right now. Outside? It was 98 yesterday; 88 today. Our electric bill is about $79 per month during the summer season. (nt) - MFS 18:21 Jul 18
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- Ours is 77 degrees, but with an electricity bill over $1000 we may have to reconsider! nt - Julie in CA 18:19 Jul 18
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- Don't know if this will help with sweat but vineagar will help set the color. Soak it in water with a couple of splashes of vineagar. hth nt - Alexandra 19:41 Jul 18
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- I got a good tip on this board.... - Orangeblossom 17:55 Jul 18
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- I don't think it has to do with turning 7. I think it just has to do with something specific to your ds. (((tigerlily and ds))) nt - Ellie 20:14 Jul 18
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- One of mine was like that and now that she is almost 8 she is a snot. sm - Robin 17:59 Jul 18
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- To be on the fair side.... - Robin 18:10 Jul 18
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- To be on the fair side.... - Robin 18:10 Jul 18
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- Good luck and thanks for the recommendation. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:48 Jul 18
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- Thanks for the recommendation! I'm requesting at my library. nt - Kristine out of lurking--in the throes of pre-menopause...SIGH 19:32 Jul 18
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- Well, I am past where you are and you can see my attitude in the above post. 7yo girls and perimenopause, watch out! nt - Robin 18:03 Jul 18
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- Oh, this gave me goose bumps! I can just see Anne Bancroft writing this. :) nt - Ree 17:43 Jul 18
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- Haha - yeah she said it to Dustin Hoffmann! nt - Alexandra 19:44 Jul 18
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- Haha - yeah she said it to Dustin Hoffmann! nt - Alexandra 19:44 Jul 18
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- Thanks. I'm washing every. towel. in. my. house! The toilet overflowed twice! nt - jmgconner 19:55 Jul 18
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- I thought so too, but my 5yo Aspie cried because she doesn't like the feel of it on her hands! nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 17:53 Jul 18
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- Like foam on Melmac (home planet of Alf) perhaps it's the next gold, "As my great Uncle Shumway used to say, 'There's floam in them thar hills!'" :^D... - nancypants 17:18 Jul 18
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- We love Alf! (HA!) nt - Lisa in Jax 17:36 Jul 18
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- We love Alf! (HA!) nt - Lisa in Jax 17:36 Jul 18
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- I've never seen this - where do you get it and what is it? TIA nt - d4pw in So.FLA 16:50 Jul 18
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- Wal-Mart... - Lisa in Transition 17:39 Jul 18
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- Wal-Mart... - Lisa in Transition 17:39 Jul 18
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- It is so worth it. My kids just love there visits to A.G. nt - carin' for seven 18:05 Jul 18
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- Same here for October in NY? When/which are you doing? She will be thrilled!! nt - d4pw in So.FLA 16:51 Jul 18
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- August in NY. I'm as excited as she is...but for the cost. nt - Amy in PA 18:05 Jul 18
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- August in NY. I'm as excited as she is...but for the cost. nt - Amy in PA 18:05 Jul 18
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- how about using sun sensitive paint, or tie dy the shirts after using white crayon to write you name. nt - mrs. whatsit 18:16 Jul 18
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- I just made a whole bunch of t-shirts for our Backyard Bible Club this week!! - nancypants 17:16 Jul 18
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- If you have a Michael's near you, they sell blank T-shirts pretty cheap. If each family is going to - Carol 17:08 Jul 18
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- What I'd do... - Orangeblossom 16:47 Jul 18
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- I know how you feel - I've been getting packages in almost daily! Too bad the kids aren't as excited as I am. *LOL* nt - Mel 17:53 Jul 18
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- OOohhh...what'dya get? nt - threelops 16:16 Jul 18
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- Math-U-See. Can't wait to start! nt - nancypants 17:19 Jul 18
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- Math-U-See. Can't wait to start! nt - nancypants 17:19 Jul 18
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- "What Do You Say, Dear?" and "What Do You Do, Dear?" by Sesyle Joslin are funny and memorable for this age... - abbeyej 17:18 Jul 18
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- My girlfriends and I role play when our dc need a lesson in manners...(m) - d4pw in So.FLA 16:29 Jul 18
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- Re: Penny Wise Learning, has anyone ordered from them? Opinions........... - Cheller 18:48 Jul 18
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- Thanks for the input, I agree, I thought the shipping was alot almost as much as the lesson plans. Thanks! nt - Kimberly in FL 19:04 Jul 18
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- Thanks for the input, I agree, I thought the shipping was alot almost as much as the lesson plans. Thanks! nt - Kimberly in FL 19:04 Jul 18
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- Keep 'em hydrated (m) - Mattie5 16:39 Jul 18
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- RoFL! Thanks!! nt - Unicorn 16:40 Jul 18
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- I get the ones at Walmart that are $5 (tape) and $10 (CD) and let them go at it! nt - Niffercoo 19:40 Jul 18
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- Thanks for the ideas, uh (don't laugh), what exactly is a MP3 player - are they more durable? Thanks! nt - Kim in NV 17:35 Jul 18
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- Wow, you guys are making me feel better! The kids' cd player just gave out at about 7 years old and I was annoyed, lol. ;o) Guess we didn't fare too badly. ;o) nt - abbeyej 17:14 Jul 18
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- Well, I agree about not touching them at such a young age, but, what I am thinking about doing for.... - WTMindy 17:10 Jul 18
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- Make a hide away for the older child......and make the 5 - Regina in MO 16:41 Jul 18
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- Well, I feel like we go through CD players pretty fast with our boys... - Kay in Cal 15:55 Jul 18
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- Why are they allowed to touch it? - Ria 15:36 Jul 18
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- This is what we do too! nt. - Whisperlily 15:46 Jul 18
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- This is what we do too! nt. - Whisperlily 15:46 Jul 18
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- I don't know - moira 23:14 Jul 18
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- Well, I know, mine is in the pretty obvious category... - Dawn E 21:48 Jul 18
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- Yeah, it's a boy's name and yeah, it's spelled the boy's way, but nope, she's got books! I am a chica. nm - Stacey in NM 21:21 Jul 18
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- I am definately a girl and my real name is Michelle! nt - Just Me 20:53 Jul 18
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- Curlie haired girlie here! Hey maybe that could be my screen name?!?nt - MelissaJ 20:05 Jul 18
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- Hey I like that- Curlie Girlie- very cute! nt - Unicorn 21:15 Jul 18
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- Hey I like that- Curlie Girlie- very cute! nt - Unicorn 21:15 Jul 18
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- I think people know I'm a girl. I wear skirts a lot. LOL - SolaMichella 19:57 Jul 18
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- Female! nt - jmgconner 19:57 Jul 18
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- All woman here! nt - MNClaire 19:21 Jul 18
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- My parents saw West Side Story on their first date, so their little redheaded girl had to be named Maria! nt - Maria from IN 19:09 Jul 18
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- I introduce myself as... - Virginia Dawn 18:50 Jul 18
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- You mean it's not Virginia Dawn? nt - Unicorn 21:17 Jul 18
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- You mean it's not Virginia Dawn? nt - Unicorn 21:17 Jul 18
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- Girl (with a name that always must be spelled for others). nt - Diann 18:31 Jul 18
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- Shelly - and I'm a girl! nt - Shelly in IL 17:51 Jul 18
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- Since Robin goes either way....I'm not telling. nt - Robin 17:43 Jul 18
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- I'm a girl, real name is Paige. nt - Irish 17:43 Jul 18
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- No Mystery here: I'm a Girl named Lisa born and live in CA :) nt - Lisa CA 17:19 Jul 18
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- Now come on, Lisa. There is a great deal of mystery to our names. LOL :+) Woman here! nt - Kate CA 21:13 Jul 18
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- Now come on, Lisa. There is a great deal of mystery to our names. LOL :+) Woman here! nt - Kate CA 21:13 Jul 18
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- Well, I prefer the term: Goddess. nt - Rhiannon8404 17:08 Jul 18
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- *AMEN* lol! just one of a bazillion Amy's :-) nt - Peek a Boo 20:37 Jul 18
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- LOL! Me too! :-) nt - BirkenstockMom 17:24 Jul 18
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- *AMEN* lol! just one of a bazillion Amy's :-) nt - Peek a Boo 20:37 Jul 18
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- I'm the Michelle part. (nt) - earlnmichelle 17:05 Jul 18
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- all woman here! nt. - Orangeblossom 16:48 Jul 18
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- last time I checked, I was female. nt - Michelle T 16:29 Jul 18
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- Okay, confession time. I'm a 250 lb., 6' 4" DUDE. And I'm not really in KS. My real name isn't Jenni. It's Jennifer, which led to a lot of teasing when I was younger. - Jenni in KS 16:23 Jul 18
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- LOL! Thanks for the laugh! nt - Michelle T 16:30 Jul 18
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- I really LOL at this. :) Thanks for the chuckle! nt - melmac 16:25 Jul 18
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- LOL! Thanks for the laugh! nt - Michelle T 16:30 Jul 18
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- Female. It is "No-elle," not Noel. n - Noelle 16:19 Jul 18
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- Well, all the parts are female- I guess that makes me a girl. ;0) nt - Unicorn (of the female variety) 16:00 Jul 18
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- Femina! (Is that right?) nt - d4pw in So.FLA 15:57 Jul 18
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- When I was first married (I'll bet THAT caught a few eyes :)) (m) - GraceinMD 15:55 Jul 18
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- That's so funny LOL!!! (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:40 Jul 18
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- That's so funny LOL!!! (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:40 Jul 18
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- I'm a girl. nt - melmac 15:55 Jul 18
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- I sort of assume people here are girls unless they identify themselves as a male. nt - WTMindy 15:52 Jul 18
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- Me too! (And yes, I'm a "gel" too! nt - PepperJo 18:41 Jul 18
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- Me too! (And yes, I'm a "gel" too! nt - PepperJo 18:41 Jul 18
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- Birth certificate says I'm a girl!! Girls rule, boys - well you know. My real name is as it reads. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 15:45 Jul 18
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- Well, I suppose the "Mom" part gives it away, but - BirkenstockMom 15:45 Jul 18
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- Awww, man! Now you've got me wondering (m) - threelops 15:51 Jul 18
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- Re: Awww, man! Now you've got me wondering (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:48 Jul 18
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- Well, I've got to run off for the night, so I will put the answer in here (Don't look if you're going to still guess) - BirkenstockMom 19:32 Jul 18
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- Does that make me a hippie if we actually thought about using part of that... - shanmar 22:27 Jul 18
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- What a namesake! - Dawn E 21:36 Jul 18
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- I sat here racking my brain over and over and couldn't get it... - nancypants 20:44 Jul 18
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- Does that make me a hippie if we actually thought about using part of that... - shanmar 22:27 Jul 18
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- Names? - Jenni in KS 18:44 Jul 18
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- Re: Names? - BirkenstockMom 18:50 Jul 18
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- Butterfly? That seemed too easy:o) I do have a related question for you... - Jenni in KS 18:59 Jul 18
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- Butterfly was my guess on the middle name (m) - threelops 19:25 Jul 18
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- Bingo on the middle name. And to answer your question - BirkenstockMom 19:08 Jul 18
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- That is *so* cool!:o) nt - Jenni in KS 19:25 Jul 18
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- That is *so* cool!:o) nt - Jenni in KS 19:25 Jul 18
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- Butterfly was my guess on the middle name (m) - threelops 19:25 Jul 18
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- Butterfly? That seemed too easy:o) I do have a related question for you... - Jenni in KS 18:59 Jul 18
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- Re: Names? - BirkenstockMom 18:50 Jul 18
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- Well, I've got to run off for the night, so I will put the answer in here (Don't look if you're going to still guess) - BirkenstockMom 19:32 Jul 18
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- Re: Awww, man! Now you've got me wondering (m) - BirkenstockMom 16:48 Jul 18
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- Awww, man! Now you've got me wondering (m) - threelops 15:51 Jul 18
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- Female-my real name is a boys name and not that common (nt) - Scarlett 15:30 Jul 18
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- Whew!!!! I thought at first I wouldn't get any responses. Love your names. :O) nt - ~FF~ 15:27 Jul 18
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- Not a dude. nt - nancypants 15:26 Jul 18
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- reminds me of that dinasaur tv show (I think called 'Dinasaurs') the littlest dino (m) - ~FF~ 15:30 Jul 18
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- That's what my dh says anytime he's holding the toddler and she cries. - lovemykids 15:35 Jul 18
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- HA!!! Dina/Dino same thing, right? excuse me, I'm having a weird day. nt - ~FF~ 15:32 Jul 18
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- That's what my dh says anytime he's holding the toddler and she cries. - lovemykids 15:35 Jul 18
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- reminds me of that dinasaur tv show (I think called 'Dinasaurs') the littlest dino (m) - ~FF~ 15:30 Jul 18
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- I'm a girl, real name is Courtney. nt - threelops 15:20 Jul 18
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- My real name is Maria. :) nt - Ria 15:20 Jul 18
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- Female! nt - lovemykids 15:18 Jul 18
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- The only time you will get a response from my dh, is if I read him the post and reply... - Padmé 15:15 Jul 18
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- I'll go first: I'm a gal, my real name is Stephanie. nt - ~FF~ 15:11 Jul 18
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- Aw come on, your real name is ChasGal, is it not? nm - Robin 17:45 Jul 18
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- Aw come on, your real name is ChasGal, is it not? nm - Robin 17:45 Jul 18
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- We have no cable but have Netflix (m) - Dana in NC 20:51 Jul 18
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- Too much TV (with cable) - SW in IL 20:27 Jul 18
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- Our TV is mostly used for watching educational videos, but... - lovemykids 20:20 Jul 18
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- Those glowing boxes.... - MNClaire 19:26 Jul 18
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- We have a TV and watch occasionally.... - Kelly in VA 19:03 Jul 18
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- We have a TV, but no one turns it on except for dh for a rare movie night. (m) - angela in ohio 18:51 Jul 18
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- Have TV, cable, netflix, agree with MFS, and it can always just - Carrie in WA 18:44 Jul 18
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- One small t.v. (m) - lauranc 18:06 Jul 18
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- Oh, I feel your pain...(m) - Mel 18:02 Jul 18
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- We have a Television, but no cable or satelite hook ups. We do video or DVD sometimes. sm - Robin 17:48 Jul 18
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- We got rid of all TV a few months ago. It took about two weeks for the kids to adjust, now they don't miss it and find things to do on their own. nt - Katherine B. in TX 17:18 Jul 18
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- We disconnected the cable about two months ago... - Jenelle 17:11 Jul 18
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- As long as all school work and chores have been done to my satifaction, he's welcome to watch TV or play (approved) computer games. (m) - Rhiannon8404 17:04 Jul 18 (1)
- Half tv :) - April in VA 16:37 Jul 18
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- Yep...TV, VCR, DVD player, but no cable or any other reception...sm - Lisa in Transition (TN-VA who needs a new name) 17:35 Jul 18
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- Yep...TV, VCR, DVD player, but no cable or any other reception...sm - Lisa in Transition (TN-VA who needs a new name) 17:35 Jul 18
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- TV - yes and no limits <gasp> m - Vkay 16:18 Jul 18
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- This is like us too. Mostly, it's on for background noise. nt - Rachel in KY 16:39 Jul 18
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- That sounds like life around our home.: ) nt - melmac 16:23 Jul 18
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- This is like us too. Mostly, it's on for background noise. nt - Rachel in KY 16:39 Jul 18
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- We "took ours away" for the month of July-all electronics except radio and....sm - Unicorn 16:08 Jul 18
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- Don't extinguish the Great American Campfire. (m) - MFS 16:03 Jul 18
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- I agree MFS and... - nancypants 18:56 Jul 18 (1)
- We have a TV - Melissa in FL 15:54 Jul 18
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- Our usual rule is no television until after dinner. (m) - Erica in PA 15:48 Jul 18
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- LOL...just tell them no and let them wander (m) - Ria 15:40 Jul 18
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- My guys rarely watch TV (m) - threelops 15:36 Jul 18
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- Get it out of sight... more - jmgconner 15:22 Jul 18
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- Re: Get it out of sight... more - Scarlett 15:29 Jul 18
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- Re: Get it out of sight... more - Scarlett 15:29 Jul 18
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- Have you checked Ebay? Just a thought. :) nt - melmac 16:30 Jul 18
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- We have gotten some things at Vision Forum (the Boy's Catalog area), also ds went to an army surplus type place. nt - Noelle 16:21 Jul 18
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- army surplus store??? haven't been to one in a long time but might be a thought nm - Emily in IL 16:17 Jul 18
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- Umm, no. But if you find out please don't tell my ds!! or dh for that matter! nt - Unicorn 16:10 Jul 18
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- Oh my, I may have to get one at that price. nt - Tammyla 18:30 Jul 18
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- Oh, you're killing me!!! And I paid the full $30! Ouch! nt - OhElizabeth 17:25 Jul 18
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- But you're already done! ; ) - Robin 17:50 Jul 18
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- But you're already done! ; ) - Robin 17:50 Jul 18
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- btw, in the last few weeks, Staples changed their coupon limit from 10 to 3! don't know if all stores are complying. nt - Deidre in GA 16:44 Jul 18
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- Wow! Combine that with an ink cartridge & you are GOLD! nt - Bryan (a mom) 14:54 Jul 18
(4)
- **AND** I just signed up for their teacher rewards program! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 15:16 Jul 18
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- Cool! Free is good, very, very, good! nt - Unicorn 16:11 Jul 18
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- Thanks, Bryan (m) - Osmosis Mom 15:59 Jul 18
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- I'm going to have to check this out, tomorrow. Thanks. nt - ~FireFly~ 15:25 Jul 18
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- Cool! Free is good, very, very, good! nt - Unicorn 16:11 Jul 18
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- **AND** I just signed up for their teacher rewards program! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 15:16 Jul 18
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- A friend was in this situation a while ago (m) - SW in IL 18:32 Jul 18
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- not to be the the nay-sayer here, but my mom was in a bad accident years ago (m) - Amy in MA 16:08 Jul 18
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- It may be different in other states, but - momof10 15:27 Jul 18
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- Oh, please do keep an eye on that statute of limitations. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 17:40 Jul 18
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- Oh, please do keep an eye on that statute of limitations. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 17:40 Jul 18
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- When hubby and I were slammed into by another driver, the end settlement was 2.5 times our medical costs for pain and suffering. Hubby (lawyer) said if we had had broken bones the settlement would have been 4x the medical costs. nt - JFS in IL 15:20 Jul 18
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- My husband is a personal injury attorney... - Cindy in FL. 15:12 Jul 18
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- My experience being a driver at fault (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:53 Jul 18
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- My 9yo ds used to be this way - lovemykids 14:40 Jul 18
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- I had this problem with my early reading child. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 22:19 Jul 18
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- Here are some other ideas - lovemykids 15:42 Jul 18
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- LOL! I found a cure... have him write it himself! m... - 3ds 15:52 Jul 18
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- LOL! I found a cure... have him write it himself! m... - 3ds 15:52 Jul 18
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- I had this problem with my early reading child. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 22:19 Jul 18
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- Oh Elizabeth had a great post about this. Let me see if I can find it. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:31 Jul 18
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- Wow! I love this post. So, in summary, he's a fine narrator and the summary skills will come later. Hope she's right! nt - 3ds 15:48 Jul 18
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- Well I feel special to be quoted here! (m) - OhElizabeth 17:32 Jul 18
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- You just can't know how much that helped (and still helps me) (m) - Bryan (a mom) 18:21 Jul 18
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- That's terrific! I'm glad. :) - OhElizabeth 20:29 Jul 18
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- That's terrific! I'm glad. :) - OhElizabeth 20:29 Jul 18
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- You just can't know how much that helped (and still helps me) (m) - Bryan (a mom) 18:21 Jul 18
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- Well I feel special to be quoted here! (m) - OhElizabeth 17:32 Jul 18
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- Wow! I love this post. So, in summary, he's a fine narrator and the summary skills will come later. Hope she's right! nt - 3ds 15:48 Jul 18
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- I don't quite know what to do but my 6 yos is just the same way!! nt - nancypants 14:23 Jul 18
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- Heehee, I have this problem, too. Got some good responses last year (m) - katalaska 14:20 Jul 18
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- Me too, you're not the only one. :) nt - melmac 16:33 Jul 18
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- From yesterday afternoon til evening I couldn't get on at all .. I guess the heat is affecting everything... nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca ) Overhill 14:10 Jul 18
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- I`m having problems too. nt - Tracey 13:59 Jul 18
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- I did earlier, but just now it loaded quickly. nm - ~FireFly~ 13:58 Jul 18
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- Post an ad at vegource.com - Osmosis Mom 14:30 Jul 18
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- Post an ad at vegource.com - Osmosis Mom 14:30 Jul 18
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- I was just thinking today of watching "It's a Wonderful Life." nt - Ellie 20:18 Jul 18
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- Lol. You lost me on the decorating, but I *have* started thinking in a cursory way about gifts... - abbeyej 15:19 Jul 18
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- oh, we don't give tomatoes at Christmas:O) (m) - ~FireFly~ 14:57 Jul 18
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- I wrapped some gifts last weekend! - lovemykids 14:45 Jul 18
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- I plan this early every year. Except for stocking stuffers...I'm just about done with shopping. nt - Holly in FL 14:34 Jul 18
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- I sorta shop year round, but decorating? Yikes, I don't even like to do that in December! nt - OKCYndi 14:06 Jul 18
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- Another non-decorator!! LOL!... - nancypants 14:10 Jul 18
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- Another non-decorator!! LOL!... - nancypants 14:10 Jul 18
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- I got some Virginia Metal Crafter's brass and a sewing machine last week.... - Padmé 14:01 Jul 18
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- Oh yes... more - jmgconner 13:58 Jul 18
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- I've never seen any coupons for them.....nt. - Carol 17:14 Jul 18
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- Shop & buy things on a super sale or clearance to save. (m) - Tammyla 18:32 Jul 18
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- That describes me both times after having my 2 ds's and finally getting the weight off. - melmac 16:40 Jul 18
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- Honestly.....we all have our drugs and when I am a nurse - this will be MINE! nt - Karen sn 15:47 Jul 18
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- Y'all are inspiring me!!!! You go GALS!!! nm - ~FireFly~ 15:01 Jul 18
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- Weight loss will do that (m) - threelops 14:08 Jul 18
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- Good for you!!! That is awesome! - nancypants 14:13 Jul 18
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- Good for you!!! That is awesome! - nancypants 14:13 Jul 18
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- name of the store and weight-loss technique please - Christina in OR 13:47 Jul 18
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- It's a Canadian store... - nancypants 13:54 Jul 18
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- It's a Canadian store... - nancypants 13:53 Jul 18
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- It's a Canadian store... - nancypants 13:54 Jul 18
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- Just enjoy:) - lynn 13:47 Jul 18
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- Shop on!!! I just want to know what you did to lose weight--I think I found what you lost. - Pam in MS 13:41 Jul 18
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- I'm sort of stalled out right now... - nancypants 13:47 Jul 18
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- I'm sort of stalled out right now... - nancypants 13:47 Jul 18
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- Oh, yes! Fresh strawberry pie is one of my all-time favorites! (m) - Dy 13:39 Jul 18
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- Oh no...this isn't fresh strawberry pie...it's a cookied pie. nt - Holly in FL 13:49 Jul 18 (1)
- Brownies, or some other bar cookie. nt - SolaMichella 17:51 Jul 18
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- Banana pudding nt - melmac 16:41 Jul 18
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- It's a great history of science, but is not a stand-alone curric. nt - Ria 13:18 Jul 18
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- Yes. nt - Ria 13:18 Jul 18
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- The Herb Bible by Earl Mindell. nt - Karen sn 15:48 Jul 18
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- I'd look into the following supplements: (m) - Lisa in Jax 15:46 Jul 18
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- Nevermind... found it. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:51 Jul 18
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- PANDAS, I believe. nt - threelops 12:50 Jul 18
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- Thank you! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:51 Jul 18
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- Thank you! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:51 Jul 18
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- I do! (m) - MNClaire 19:32 Jul 18
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- Ooops! I forgot to say thanks and have fun! nt - MNClaire 19:33 Jul 18
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- Ooops! I forgot to say thanks and have fun! nt - MNClaire 19:33 Jul 18
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- No, no! (m) - Stephanie not in TX 14:05 Jul 18
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- link only to title - katalaska 12:39 Jul 18
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- Have you lost or gained weight recently. These could effect....sm - Unicorn 16:18 Jul 18
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- Re: Have you lost or gained weight recently. These could effect....sm - Anon 16:32 Jul 18
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- The only way to know for sure (mostly) if/when you've ovulated is to track your cycles. Look up "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. nt - FlockOfSillies 21:46 Jul 18
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- In that case, l am hoping the tests were wrong and the next one will be pos. good luck. nt - Unicorn 21:27 Jul 18
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- The only way to know for sure (mostly) if/when you've ovulated is to track your cycles. Look up "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. nt - FlockOfSillies 21:46 Jul 18
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- Re: Have you lost or gained weight recently. These could effect....sm - Anon 16:32 Jul 18
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- About the thyroid, I don't know, (m) - Anon 12:42 Jul 18
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- GRRRRR whatever happened to medical professionals caring? It very well could be (m) - Pat H 12:49 Jul 18
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- GRRRRR whatever happened to medical professionals caring? It very well could be (m) - Pat H 12:49 Jul 18
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- Well, most of the time these things are pretty accurate at 40 days but (m) - Pat H 12:38 Jul 18
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- I think the better question is...can you live on your 1 income? A single income might be $100,000 and that is rich to me :) but for others - Mandamom 16:07 Jul 18
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- How you feel about it will depend on how committed you are to living on one income. (m) - Whisperlily 15:28 Jul 18
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- And I think it depends on the one income and the area. - srjbdl 17:49 Jul 18
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- Ditto. Especially to the part about (m) - Scarlett 15:32 Jul 18
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- And I think it depends on the one income and the area. - srjbdl 17:49 Jul 18
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- Of course, change is hard and scary, and you have most of "them" out "there" telling you it can't bbe done. tn - Bryan (a mom) 14:34 Jul 18
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- Write your monthly budget down ON PAPER... - Susan in TN 14:30 Jul 18
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- I can't say I'm scared... we've always only had one income... but you can definitely do it! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:09 Jul 18
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- I have a friend that has 6 children...expecting her 7th...and they get by on one income. nt - Holly in FL 13:33 Jul 18
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- You can do it! You can do it! You can do it! (m) - BirkenstockMom 13:13 Jul 18
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- I was terrified. (m) - Scarlett 12:36 Jul 18
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- Same here. Went through this this when dh went into ...... - Peggy in Va 13:17 Jul 18
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- Same here. Went through this this when dh went into ...... - Peggy in Va 13:17 Jul 18
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- Oh yeah! From Florida to Japan...Twice! - J in Japan 22:15 Jul 18
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- Yes, and it was the best thing to do for us (m) - MNClaire 19:45 Jul 18
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- An hour and a half?! Honey, I moved from Florida to Alaska - You will survive! And you might actually LIKE it! It's fi=un to go somewhere new and explore. m - Karen sn 15:51 Jul 18
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- Yes - we moved w/ no jobs, no family, no house, and found out... - Doran 15:01 Jul 18
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- We are about to move cross-country from family - Sherrill in VA 14:35 Jul 18
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- Yep! nt - WendyWords 14:17 Jul 18
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- I have one sister 1/2 an hour away but everybody else is really far away... - Robin 14:11 Jul 18
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- It was THE best decision dh and I ever made - Annie G 13:03 Jul 18
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- You can do it! - nancypants 12:56 Jul 18
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- Yup, it was wonderful. We were 12 hours away from anyone we knew... - Becky (Alberta) 12:36 Jul 18
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- We just moved...to be closer to family. I'm so happy to be 2 hours away instead of 4! (m) - Pam in MS 12:34 Jul 18
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- Yep! I had 2 dd's and a ds "in the oven" when we moved here... - katalaska 12:34 Jul 18
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- You are not a wretched miserable person. (m, long, concrete advice I wish I'd gotten when I was under the bed) - Bryan (a mom) 18:12 Jul 18
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- Bryan this is a fantastic post. It made me cry! (m) - Scarlett 18:20 Jul 18
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- Bryan this is a fantastic post. It made me cry! (m) - Scarlett 18:20 Jul 18
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- Please read "The Anxiety Cure" by Archibald Hart. It explains so much! - Calico Frog 14:37 Jul 18
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- Re: Why can't I get happy??? - Tracey 14:09 Jul 18
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- The only problem with that is that it's hard to find a church from under the bed. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 17:53 Jul 18
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- But we don't know (m) - Scarlett 14:24 Jul 18
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- Re: But we don't know (m) - Tracey 14:37 Jul 18
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- Well, first of all, bipolar is a heck of a lot difference than clinically depressed (m) - Ria 15:13 Jul 18
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- Also, being alone with no support for a certain amount of time can make you depressed. nt - Tracey 15:32 Jul 18
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- Re: Well, first of all, bipolar is a heck of a lot difference than clinically depressed (m) - Tracey 15:26 Jul 18
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- I think we are urging this poster to see a doctor in case (m) - Scarlett 15:36 Jul 18
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- Then why not a counsler? They will determine what she needs more than a family doctor. nt - Tracey 15:44 Jul 18 (2)
- I think we are urging this poster to see a doctor in case (m) - Scarlett 15:36 Jul 18
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- Also, being alone with no support for a certain amount of time can make you depressed. nt - Tracey 15:32 Jul 18
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- Well, first of all, bipolar is a heck of a lot difference than clinically depressed (m) - Ria 15:13 Jul 18
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- Re: But we don't know (m) - Tracey 14:37 Jul 18
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- The only problem with that is that it's hard to find a church from under the bed. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 17:53 Jul 18
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- BTDT (m) - ~FireFly~ 14:05 Jul 18
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- (((Hugs))) I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. You mentioned bigger kids. Do you have dc older than the 2yo and baby? m - Peggy in Va 14:02 Jul 18
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- Get help! Your kids deserve a healthy mom! nt - Rich with kids 13:36 Jul 18
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- You need to see a doctor (m) - Ria 13:31 Jul 18
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- You sound profoundly depressed... - Ree 13:17 Jul 18
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- Oh, honey, I wish I could give you a hug. Go see a doctor. I think you could benefit from some anti-depressants. I've heard they can be miracle workers! Wish I could do more. nt - OKCyndi 12:20 Jul 18
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- If you're talking about sucanat, yes it's ok, and it's not "bad" for you the way sugar is... (m) - OhElizabeth 17:39 Jul 18
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- Evaporated cane juice is just sugar. Slightly less refined than pure white. nt - PariSarah in NC 12:59 Jul 18
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- Check out Games Workshop... - Désirée 12:33 Jul 18
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- Sorry, forgot the link! (link only inside) - Désirée 12:34 Jul 18
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- Wow, that's amazing. - SW in IL 14:11 Jul 18
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- Wow, that's amazing. - SW in IL 14:11 Jul 18
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- Sorry, forgot the link! (link only inside) - Désirée 12:34 Jul 18
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- what I do....m - Magnolia 13:41 Jul 18
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- We love summer squash too! - Lisa in WV 12:21 Jul 18
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- What I've done...... - Janie 12:21 Jul 18
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- My mom used to make sweet pickles out of them and jar those... n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:12 Jul 18
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- I actually found a recipe -- summer squash bread and butter pickles, link only inside n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:01 Jul 18
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- I actually found a recipe -- summer squash bread and butter pickles, link only inside n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:01 Jul 18
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- Slice, sprinkle it with seasoned salt and dry in a food dehydrator. Different, but good. nt - HomeOnRanch 12:06 Jul 18
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- You know, these would be very good for vision therapy/practice tracking. - Jenni in KS 13:00 Jul 18
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- Ooooh, thanks! nt - OKCyndi 12:13 Jul 18
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- I use our family nicknames. (m) - Needleroozer 14:20 Jul 18
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- The only name I use is my own... - nancypants 14:01 Jul 18
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- These are all really great answers and a big help! Thanks! nt - Shannon in CA 13:41 Jul 18
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- I'm comfortable with using first names and showing faces. - PariSarah in NC 13:04 Jul 18
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- Same here. nt - Stephanie not in TX 17:10 Jul 18
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- Same here. nt - Stephanie not in TX 17:10 Jul 18
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- My personal decisions. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 12:35 Jul 18
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- I use my kids names, but I know a lot aren't comfortable with that... more - Kari C in FL 12:13 Jul 18
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- Oh and how in the world do I add my favorite websites on the down the sides of the page in blogger? nt - Shannon in CA 11:58 Jul 18
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- Ok I figured this part out. nt - Shannon in CA 13:40 Jul 18
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- Ok I figured this part out. nt - Shannon in CA 13:40 Jul 18
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- Oh, sorry, I'm a goof about that stuff. How about just go to www.kitchenmadonna.com, and it's on the home page. BTW, there are 2 parts to the interview. Thanks! nt - OKCyndi 11:51 Jul 18
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- No link. - Jenni in KS 11:47 Jul 18
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- Caraïbes - Cleo Qc 18:14 Jul 18
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- Both. Just depends on my mood and how it falls out of my mouth. nt - Jenni in KS 11:39 Jul 18
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- Same here. I have no convictions. nt - Ree 17:46 Jul 18
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- Ditto. nt - Heidi in OR 13:46 Jul 18
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- Me too. I'm not at all consistent with this word. No rhyme or reason to which way I pronounce it. nt - Debra in CO 13:36 Jul 18
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- Yep. Both here. nt - threelops 12:56 Jul 18
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- Same here. I have no convictions. nt - Ree 17:46 Jul 18
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- other? though I can't think of any other possible pronunciations. nt - Jenn in Mo 11:34 Jul 18
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- care-UH-bee-UN? *snort* :) (nt) - Debra in TX 11:38 Jul 18
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- care-UH-bee-UN? *snort* :) (nt) - Debra in TX 11:38 Jul 18
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- Ca RIB ee un? nt - Jenn in Mo 11:34 Jul 18
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- This is it! Drives me NUTS to hear care"AH" be-in. nt - Karen sn 15:54 Jul 18
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- I use this one! NT - Tammy 15:33 Jul 18
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- Re: Ca RIB ee un, am PHIB ee un .....done in my best Kermit the Frog singing voice.....sorry couldn't resist we're on a Muppets run here this summer nm - Emily in iL 15:07 Jul 18
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- This is how we say it too. nt - nancypants 14:04 Jul 18
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- "Switched" to this pronunciation about 10 yrs ago - now that it's habit, find myself being corrected much of the time! (nt) - earlnmichelle 13:09 Jul 18
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- This is what the islanders say. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 12:15 Jul 18
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- This one when planning a vacation there (nt) - DollyM 11:48 Jul 18
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- No, really...I think I pronounce it like this most times, mon! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 11:39 Jul 18
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- This is it! Drives me NUTS to hear care"AH" be-in. nt - Karen sn 15:54 Jul 18
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- CARE-uh-BEE-un ? nt - Jenn in Mo 11:33 Jul 18
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- While on Granada, we were *told* to say it this way, by those who live there. The name is from the Carib tribe of indigenous people. [nt] - Anita in KC 15:32 Jul 18
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- This one when talking about the movie or the ride at Disneyland. (nt) - DollyM 11:49 Jul 18
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- I'm w/ Dolly -depends on the context :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:10 Jul 18
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- I'm w/ Dolly -depends on the context :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:10 Jul 18
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- This is how I say it, but my dd7 says it the other way, though I suspect she does this to annoy me! nt - Niffercoo 11:40 Jul 18
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- While on Granada, we were *told* to say it this way, by those who live there. The name is from the Carib tribe of indigenous people. [nt] - Anita in KC 15:32 Jul 18
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- Thanks for all the replies. I showed this to DH and now its up to him :-D nt - Quiver0f10 17:05 Jul 18
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- Going against the tide here.... - Natalieclare 16:54 Jul 18
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- I was thinking it would INCREASE libido! nt - Karen sn 15:55 Jul 18
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- The BIG "V" is our best friend;O) No problems here. nm - ~FireFly~ 14:08 Jul 18
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- Yup- ours too. But we still eat peas-LOL nt - Unicorn 16:29 Jul 18
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- From my DH to your's "don't forget the frozen peas." (wink) ;-) nm - ~FF~ 14:10 Jul 18
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- LOL!! I think we still have a bag of frozen peas in our freezer from about 7 years ago. Needless to say, we don't eat frozen peas. :-) nt - WTMindy 15:01 Jul 18
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- neither do we:O) LOL...nm - ~FF~ 15:22 Jul 18
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- neither do we:O) LOL...nm - ~FF~ 15:22 Jul 18
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- LOL!! I think we still have a bag of frozen peas in our freezer from about 7 years ago. Needless to say, we don't eat frozen peas. :-) nt - WTMindy 15:01 Jul 18
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- Yup- ours too. But we still eat peas-LOL nt - Unicorn 16:29 Jul 18
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- Quite the opposite! LOL! He's not at all afraid of impregnating me now! HA! nt - nancypants 14:07 Jul 18
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- Uh . . . let's just say . . .not a problem. (nt) - earlnmichelle 13:11 Jul 18
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- Absolutely no problems here!! nt - ChristyB in AL 12:41 Jul 18
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- Quite the opposite because of no possible 'side effects.' ;-) nt - Bryan (a mom) 12:37 Jul 18
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- worked for us...no problems...(and our doc's name was Pickleman...how scary is that) - Pam in MS 12:23 Jul 18
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- The leading V doc in Austin is Dr Chop! nt - Jann in TX 13:23 Jul 18
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- There's an OB in my town by the name of "Dr. Butcher". I never even considered him for my scheduled c-section. ;-) nt - melmac 16:21 Jul 18
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- There was an OB at my HMO in California named Dr. Massengil. :^\ nt - nancypants 19:03 Jul 18
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- That's too funny. I won't ask if he was a db. ;) nt - melmac 20:16 Jul 18
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- That's too funny. I won't ask if he was a db. ;) nt - melmac 20:16 Jul 18
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- There was an OB at my HMO in California named Dr. Massengil. :^\ nt - nancypants 19:03 Jul 18
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- You're. Kidding. You've just *got* to be kidding. Gosh. [nt] - Anita in KC 15:35 Jul 18
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- There's an OB in my town by the name of "Dr. Butcher". I never even considered him for my scheduled c-section. ;-) nt - melmac 16:21 Jul 18
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- *snort* Oh my *gasp* Oh my *snort* Oh *splutter* Wow. nt - PariSarah in NC 13:06 Jul 18
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- The leading V doc in Austin is Dr Chop! nt - Jann in TX 13:23 Jul 18
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- No change here either. nt - momofkhm 12:08 Jul 18
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- No problems here. :-) ~nt - myfunnybunch 12:01 Jul 18
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- No change for dh and for me... - TESEmom 11:56 Jul 18
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- not a problem. nt - KarenNC 11:54 Jul 18
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- Oh, goodness, no! In fact, it made things much, much better. - Beth 11:42 Jul 18
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- Umm, I'd say that if anything... - Jenni in KS 11:29 Jul 18
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- Ayup!! nt :-) nt - WTMindy 15:00 Jul 18
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- Another yep! here. ;-) nt - Needleroozer 14:23 Jul 18
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- Yep! nt - Melissa in NC 12:47 Jul 18
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- Yep! ;) n/t - one_l_michele 12:07 Jul 18
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- Ayup!! nt :-) nt - WTMindy 15:00 Jul 18
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- No effect....if anything it made him worse not having to worry about the P word..;) - Regina in MO 11:27 Jul 18
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- not a problem at all! nt - Janet 11:27 Jul 18
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- Tell him "decidedly NO effect." *g* - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:25 Jul 18
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- Trust me...it has done nothing to weaken my dh's drive! :-} nt - Just Me 11:23 Jul 18
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- Here, too. [nt] - Anita in KC 15:37 Jul 18
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- true here too. nt - Lisa CA 13:08 Jul 18
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- Same here. nt - Ria 11:52 Jul 18
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- Ditto. (nt) - Niffercoo 11:41 Jul 18
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- Here, too. [nt] - Anita in KC 15:37 Jul 18
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- Wonderful! I'm glad it helped! :) nt - Ria 11:52 Jul 18
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- OH, and because I know someone will ask- here it is... - Unicorn 11:18 Jul 18
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- Moderation... - nancypants 14:21 Jul 18
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- I don't have a problem with corn syrup, either. This... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:48 Jul 18
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- Oh yeah... - nancypants 14:57 Jul 18
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- Oh yeah... - nancypants 14:57 Jul 18
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- I don't have a problem with corn syrup, either. This... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:48 Jul 18
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- I buy Miltons bread.It doesn`t have any corn syrup in it. You can get it at wallmart. nt - Tracey 12:53 Jul 18
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- We use Nature's Own, but I down cokes happily :-P nt - Peek a Boo -baby-stepping, lol 12:22 Jul 18
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- Make my own bread; diet drinks or water (gasp! yes, I drink diet soda and let the boys have 1 per day). nt - Ria 12:03 Jul 18
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- We don't eat bread. We drink water at meals, juice for snacks. No pop. nt - OhElizabeth 11:37 Jul 18
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- PS. We don't drink milk either, but we do take calcium. nt - OhElizabeth 11:40 Jul 18
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- PS. We don't drink milk either, but we do take calcium. nt - OhElizabeth 11:40 Jul 18
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- Another question....What about Barbeque sauce? All of them have HFCS even the ones in health food stores....nt - Holly IN 11:31 Jul 18
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- you can skip "BBQ" and go to A1 :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:06 Jul 18
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- Consorzio makes an extraordinary organic bbq sauce. All the rest I've tried... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:47 Jul 18
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- What's the sweetener? Or is it just not sweet? nt - PariSarah in NC 13:07 Jul 18
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- Here's the ingredient list and a link... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:19 Jul 18
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- Here's the ingredient list and a link... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:19 Jul 18
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- What's the sweetener? Or is it just not sweet? nt - PariSarah in NC 13:07 Jul 18
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- Make your own! It's so easy my 7 yo makes it for us. Recipe inside! (m) - OhElizabeth 11:45 Jul 18
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- What chain supermarkets are local to you? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:45 Jul 18
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- Trader Joe's, Wild Oats, Kroger (has organic section) that is it!! nt - HOlly IN 11:48 Jul 18
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- No Safeway or Food Lion nearby? I don't mean organic stores, I mean just regular old stores. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:50 Jul 18
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- Nope.... the nearest Safeway is about 1 hour and 15 min drive....I will stop - Holly IN 17:55 Jul 18
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- Well, you can stock up on bbq sauce while you're there! *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:15 Jul 18
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- Well, you can stock up on bbq sauce while you're there! *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:15 Jul 18
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- Nope.... the nearest Safeway is about 1 hour and 15 min drive....I will stop - Holly IN 17:55 Jul 18
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- No Safeway or Food Lion nearby? I don't mean organic stores, I mean just regular old stores. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:50 Jul 18
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- Trader Joe's, Wild Oats, Kroger (has organic section) that is it!! nt - HOlly IN 11:48 Jul 18
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- I'd bet you could find a simple recipe online - make a ton of it and freeze. nt - Susan in TN 11:44 Jul 18
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- you can skip "BBQ" and go to A1 :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:06 Jul 18
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- If you decide NOT to make your own, Nature's Own brand doesn't contain either... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:27 Jul 18
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- How do you make your own Lemonade? We would love to make our own bread but every time.... - Holly IN 11:30 Jul 18
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- at *my* house, a gallon of lemonade = 2 cups lemon juice and 2 cups sugar. nt - Peek a Boo 12:08 Jul 18
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- In a regular pitcher (what's that? 2 1/2 qts?), combine... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:49 Jul 18
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- I sometimes make lemonade at home. If I don't have lemons, I use frozen Minute Maid lemon juice concentrate (NOT lemonade), mixed with water and sugar. The recipe's on the bottle. (nt) - Wendi 11:35 Jul 18
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- at *my* house, a gallon of lemonade = 2 cups lemon juice and 2 cups sugar. nt - Peek a Boo 12:08 Jul 18
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- How do you make your own Lemonade? We would love to make our own bread but every time.... - Holly IN 11:30 Jul 18
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- We drink water and occasionally Koolaid for a treat....make our own bread nt - Gini AR 11:13 Jul 18
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- oh one more question....Can you send me links about HFCS please? nt - Holly IN 11:13 Jul 18
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- Maybe "confrontation" isn't exactly the correct word... - Ellie 21:18 Jul 18
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- I agree. In general, "confrontation" seems to make the confronter feel better by unloading, not help a situation. nt - Kristine out of lurking 19:48 Jul 18
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- Healthy confrontation is a good thing. (Christian content and link) - nancypants 14:34 Jul 18
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- I have found it is better to gather your wits and (m) - Scarlett 13:07 Jul 18
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- In the words of George McFly, "I just don't like. . .confrontation." (m) - Bryan (a mom) 12:55 Jul 18
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- If it makes you feel better, I know who ehy are :-) nt - Noelle 13:13 Jul 18
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- That would be "they." nt - Noelle 13:13 Jul 18
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- That would be "they." nt - Noelle 13:13 Jul 18
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- If it makes you feel better, I know who ehy are :-) nt - Noelle 13:13 Jul 18
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- In counseling, I was always told to confront. In real life, it always ALWAYS made things worse. I find it more productive to forgive and turn over to God whatever part I can't handle. ntn - Katherine B. in TX 12:22 Jul 18
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- I agree that it makes things worse and most of the time that person usually never takes responsibility for whatever. nt - Tracey 12:58 Jul 18 (1)
- I don't think confronting someone means that you can't/won't forgive them or that you even have such a big problem with them that you're holding a grudge. nt - Jenni in KS 12:53 Jul 18 (1)
- It depends on your motivation, in my opinion... - Dawn E 12:19 Jul 18
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- I agree with what Peek has said. I'm not the type to let it lie so that it can come back and bite me... - Jenni in KS 11:37 Jul 18
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- If someone is entering into my children's world and we have different.... - Padmé 11:19 Jul 18
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- I agree with what you've said and yet - Heather in the Kootenays 11:08 Jul 18
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- yes, when does "letting it go" mean apathy? nt - battlemaiden 11:10 Jul 18
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- yes, when does "letting it go" mean apathy? nt - battlemaiden 11:10 Jul 18
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- the only place i would disagree with you is - Peek a Boo -definitely a confronter :-) 11:07 Jul 18
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- I agree here. (more) - Jenn in Mo (another confronter) 11:22 Jul 18
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- True - Copswife 11:19 Jul 18
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- I agree here. (more) - Jenn in Mo (another confronter) 11:22 Jul 18
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- Well - Copswife 11:05 Jul 18
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- I'm speaking of confronation with regard to family, friends, or strangers--anybody.nt - Lisa 11:17 Jul 18
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- I'm speaking of confronation with regard to family, friends, or strangers--anybody.nt - Lisa 11:17 Jul 18
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- I consider confrontation to be called for in the following situations (m) - Pat H 11:04 Jul 18
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- Hmm..I don't think that confrontation implies a heated discussion - Lisa 11:10 Jul 18
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- I think what you are deeming "confrontation" is really more Basic Communication 101. back to my statement above :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:00 Jul 18
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- I think what you are deeming "confrontation" is really more Basic Communication 101. back to my statement above :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:00 Jul 18
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- Hmm..I don't think that confrontation implies a heated discussion - Lisa 11:10 Jul 18
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- I totally agree with EVERYTHING you said! - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 11:03 Jul 18
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- Re: Can I vent? - Christina in OR 12:03 Jul 18
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- This is exactly what it's like! Thanks for sharing it! nt - lovemykids 14:52 Jul 18
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- My Bernina and my Bernina serger run about $70.00 each every year to get a check up. nt - Padmé 11:28 Jul 18
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- I would say that you would not get a decent new one for that price . . . - Brenda in FL 11:04 Jul 18
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- Oh...I am not getting rid of the sewing machine. - Regina in MO 10:44 Jul 18
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- *raising fist in solidarity* Amen, sistah! (m) - SolaMichella 18:00 Jul 18
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- My car is a continual science experiment. Lots of cultures growing in there. nt - Ree 17:47 Jul 18
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- We have the 5 things rule. (m) - Bryan (mom) 13:54 Jul 18
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- We have the 5 things rule. (m) - Bryan (mom) 13:54 Jul 18
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- What we did... - katalaska 12:26 Jul 18
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- Sounds normal to me. Good for you! nt - OhElizabeth 11:40 Jul 18
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- Yup - we've done this for years AND ... - DollyM 11:22 Jul 18
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- Well, I have disallowed mine from having any food in the car at all... - CED 10:28 Jul 18
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- You sound pretty nice to me (m) - threelops 10:26 Jul 18
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- A couple of questions... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 10:16 Jul 18
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- I just checked, and it is our network (m) - threelops 10:22 Jul 18
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- I just ran something called SpeedGuide.net (?) to optimize my TCP settings and things seem to be working better now (nt) - threelops 10:32 Jul 18
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- GRrrrrr....and now it's not. *sigh* nt - threelops 10:40 Jul 18
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- GRrrrrr....and now it's not. *sigh* nt - threelops 10:40 Jul 18
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- I just ran something called SpeedGuide.net (?) to optimize my TCP settings and things seem to be working better now (nt) - threelops 10:32 Jul 18
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- I just checked, and it is our network (m) - threelops 10:22 Jul 18
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- OT-- unsinkable, are you related to battlemaiden? *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:30 Jul 18
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- No, I've read some of battlemaiden's posts and she seems to be much tougher than me! - unsinkable 11:48 Jul 18
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- No, I've read some of battlemaiden's posts and she seems to be much tougher than me! - unsinkable 11:48 Jul 18
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- I'm working out the lessons for Spanish 3 for myself and my 3 oldest kids - Christi/NC 11:07 Jul 18
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- Our local high school has teachers who've taken less Spanish (more) - Heather in the Kootenays 10:43 Jul 18
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- And I've had these sorts of students in my class... - CED 11:02 Jul 18
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- And I've had these sorts of students in my class... - CED 11:02 Jul 18
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- Re: If I took 3 years of high school spanish, can I successfully teach my dc the equivalent of 1 year? - CED 10:40 Jul 18
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- CED, I am going to be honest: - unsinkable 11:16 Jul 18
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- Who was it -- Poppins? -- who said, "Oooh, shiny!" every time she got distracted? I liked that. Your labrador... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:44 Jul 18
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- ROFLOLOL! Now that's honest! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:03 Jul 18
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- Who was it -- Poppins? -- who said, "Oooh, shiny!" every time she got distracted? I liked that. Your labrador... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:44 Jul 18
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- CED, I am going to be honest: - unsinkable 11:16 Jul 18
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- Absolutely! You can teach whatever you want...just be prepared to learn it along with her. - Old Dominion Heather 10:29 Jul 18
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- you've got mail :O)nt - ~FF~ 14:51 Jul 18
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- It's funny that you post this just now... (m) - Sharon in SC 10:44 Jul 18
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- I use the DA for my stuff - lesson manuals, answer keys, library lists, etc. (M) - one_l_michele 12:16 Jul 18
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- Yes it twirls like a lazy susan... - OhElizabeth 11:55 Jul 18
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- I use the DA for my stuff - lesson manuals, answer keys, library lists, etc. (M) - one_l_michele 12:16 Jul 18
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- Good idea!! nt - OhElizabeth 9:56 Jul 18
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- Can you try the link again? The one below keeps making my Internet Explorer crash :))) nt - PameLA in VA 10:10 Jul 18
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- inside! - OhElizabeth 11:47 Jul 18
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- inside! - OhElizabeth 11:47 Jul 18
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- Can you try the link again? The one below keeps making my Internet Explorer crash :))) nt - PameLA in VA 10:10 Jul 18
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- Mine's in the crockpot right now, and I confess, I've dipped a chip or tow in there already. Tres yum! nt - OKCyndi 11:33 Jul 18
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- Wonderful! (m) - Ria 9:51 Jul 18
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- The Notebook and Unfaithful (nt) - April in VA 16:42 Jul 18
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- I also was going to suggest Unfaithful (with Richard Gere and Diane Lane). Some others ... (m) - Linksalot 22:19 Jul 18
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- I also was going to suggest Unfaithful (with Richard Gere and Diane Lane). Some others ... (m) - Linksalot 22:19 Jul 18
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- Hey.....why waste time on a movie? ;-) nt - WTMindy 15:23 Jul 18
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- That was my thought we well! nt - Rhiannon8404 17:15 Jul 18
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- LOL!! nt - Kate CA 16:56 Jul 18
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- That was my thought we well! nt - Rhiannon8404 17:15 Jul 18
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- How 'bout "Ghost" Demi Moore and Patrick Swazey ( has a little of everything) nt - ~FireFly~ 14:53 Jul 18
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- Body Heat, an oldie but goodie! nt - Stella! 12:57 Jul 18
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- Oh my yes. One of my favs! (nt) - earlnmichelle 13:18 Jul 18
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- Oh my yes. One of my favs! (nt) - earlnmichelle 13:18 Jul 18
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- Posession with Jeremy Northam and Jennifer Ehle (okay, it has other people in it too, but that's the part I find steamy!) - TESEmom 12:48 Jul 18
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- Okay is this the one with Gwyneth Paltrow? I hated that movie! nt - nancypants 14:44 Jul 18
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- In fact... - nancypants 14:59 Jul 18
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- In fact... - nancypants 14:59 Jul 18
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- Okay is this the one with Gwyneth Paltrow? I hated that movie! nt - nancypants 14:44 Jul 18
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- Chocolate! nt - Jenni in KS 11:39 Jul 18
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- Oh yes...I really like JD in this one! nt - PameLA in VA 14:08 Jul 18
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- Loved Chocolate here, too. nt - ChristyB in AL 12:46 Jul 18
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- Like Chocolate here, too! nt - ChristyB in AL 12:44 Jul 18
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- Sorry for the double post. nt - ChristyBin AL 12:46 Jul 18
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- Sorry for the double post. nt - ChristyBin AL 12:46 Jul 18
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- Oh yes...I really like JD in this one! nt - PameLA in VA 14:08 Jul 18
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- Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo? (nt) - DollyM 11:37 Jul 18
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- Ooh! Good one! nt - Heidi in OR 12:43 Jul 18
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- Ditto! We loved this movie, too! (nt) - Heather in WI 12:30 Jul 18
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- Holy intrigue, I loved this movie!!! :-) nt - Doran 12:26 Jul 18
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- Ooh! Good one! nt - Heidi in OR 12:43 Jul 18
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- Indecent Exposure with Demi Moore, and Office and a Gentelmen, 9 1/2 weeks with Mickey Rourke (very hot!)more - Carol (mom of 3) 11:37 Jul 18
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- For extra steamy and a great non-linear story.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 12:02 Jul 18
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- For extra steamy and a great non-linear story.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 12:02 Jul 18
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- We ahd a list of hoemschool/ child raising goals, and now we are in the process (m) - angela in ohio 14:13 Jul 18
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- We have what we (tongue-in-cheek) call "visions meetings".... - WTMindy 11:14 Jul 18
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- He's agreed that we need to sit down and talk and agree a few things - Hannah 11:27 Jul 18
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- That's what we do. nt - WTMindy 15:24 Jul 18
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- That's what we do. nt - WTMindy 15:24 Jul 18
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- He's agreed that we need to sit down and talk and agree a few things - Hannah 11:27 Jul 18
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- LOL... - Heather in WI 10:52 Jul 18
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- We do this fairly informally (note in a notebook) a couple of times a year... - Kay in Cal 10:20 Jul 18
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- Can't see my dh doing the drawing anything.. - Hannah 10:46 Jul 18
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- Can't see my dh doing the drawing anything.. - Hannah 10:46 Jul 18
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- We do this every year and reevaluate every 6 months or so - lovemykids 10:14 Jul 18
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- This sounds great.. - Hannah 10:43 Jul 18
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- This sounds great.. - Hannah 10:43 Jul 18
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- I do think I would make sure he *wants* to do that first (m) - Dana in NC 10:13 Jul 18
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- That is the language dh understands here as well (m) - Scarlett 9:38 Jul 18
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- That's just it - I'd like us to talk through - Hannah 9:57 Jul 18
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- Well, if your dh would be ok with that, then go for it (m) - Scarlett 10:05 Jul 18
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- Dh has agreed.....in theory....the reality - Hannah 10:12 Jul 18
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- Dh has agreed.....in theory....the reality - Hannah 10:12 Jul 18
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- Well, if your dh would be ok with that, then go for it (m) - Scarlett 10:05 Jul 18
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- That's just it - I'd like us to talk through - Hannah 9:57 Jul 18
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- Stephen Covey's 7 Habits for Highly Effective Families outlines a strategy for creating a family master plan. (nt) - Beth in OH 9:38 Jul 18
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- Thanks, I'll look into it . I even think a friend has a copy(nt) - Hannah 9:55 Jul 18
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- Thanks, I'll look into it . I even think a friend has a copy(nt) - Hannah 9:55 Jul 18
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- Wow ...(sm) - Lisa CA 9:23 Jul 18
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- ...they'd only be laughing if I was telling ;) - Hannah 9:54 Jul 18
(4)
- "to cotton on" - does that mean to catch on? and why? I am assuming it's a southern thing that I should know....what's it mean in literal translation? nt - Karen sn walking in high cotton today! 9:56 Jul 18
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- FYI... A quick google of origins of "to cotton on" brings - Hannah 10:21 Jul 18
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- Hmmm.....interesting. Here in the south of the US (m) - Scarlett 10:26 Jul 18
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- Hmmm.....interesting. Here in the south of the US (m) - Scarlett 10:26 Jul 18
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- Well, southern as in Southern African.. - Hannah 10:02 Jul 18
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- FYI... A quick google of origins of "to cotton on" brings - Hannah 10:21 Jul 18
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- "to cotton on" - does that mean to catch on? and why? I am assuming it's a southern thing that I should know....what's it mean in literal translation? nt - Karen sn walking in high cotton today! 9:56 Jul 18
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- ...they'd only be laughing if I was telling ;) - Hannah 9:54 Jul 18
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- It's viral - think "Fifth's Disease" (more) - DollyM 11:36 Jul 18
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- Forgot to confirm: It was NOT SF for us (m) - DollyM 11:42 Jul 18
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- Forgot to confirm: It was NOT SF for us (m) - DollyM 11:42 Jul 18
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- We have all had it-- high fever, aches, tummy aches. Then a rash a few days later-- looked almost like a heat rash. Fun Fun. The summer flu bug. Hang in there- it passes. (nt) - Marie in OH 11:13 Jul 18
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- My nine-year-old had something similar this weekend. - MarthaB 10:09 Jul 18
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- This sounds like it might be strep/scarlet fever! - Carol in Cal. 9:26 Jul 18
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- Vomiting and headaches are also symptoms of strep - I agree go to the doctor. nt. - Brenda in FL 9:49 Jul 18
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- I agree. (nt) - tinag 9:35 Jul 18
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- Vomiting and headaches are also symptoms of strep - I agree go to the doctor. nt. - Brenda in FL 9:49 Jul 18
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- Gather materials for first 2 weeks, science materials, art supplies and make any copies that you'll need. nt - Lisa CA 9:14 Jul 18
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- Re: I want to start school next Monday. What should I make sure and do this week? - Suein PA 9:02 Jul 18
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- Declutter any old schoolpapers and curriculum! I really wish I did that last year. :) nm - Merry 8:58 Jul 18
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- Yes. Today it is vitamin B-12. (m) - junglemom 10:18 Jul 18
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- Yep-suddenly it seems that all of the solicition calls are turning into survey calls. >:oP (those are supposed to be angry eyebrows). nt - threelops 9:44 Jul 18
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- Because they are not "sales" calls. :( Political ads are exempt too--how convenient (sarcasm). nt - Kristine out of lurking 9:30 Jul 18
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- They are exempt from list so are charity calls. nt - Tammyla 9:18 Jul 18
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- Welcome :) Can you re-post your blog link? Thanks! nt - Classical Michele 9:04 Jul 18
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- Does it work now? - mommylaw 9:17 Jul 18
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- Yep! Beautiful family! nt - threelops 9:50 Jul 18
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- Yep! Beautiful family! nt - threelops 9:50 Jul 18
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- Does it work now? - mommylaw 9:17 Jul 18
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- Gee thanks for making me feel really crappy about my goal weight!! - nancypants 14:53 Jul 18
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- Sorry, I was supposed to post this yesterday! I lost one pound. (nt) - Erica in PA 13:14 Jul 18
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- Don't despair... - Susan in TN 11:36 Jul 18
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- I'm trying to drop a post-baby 8 lbs., but not budging -- then again, I think I may be expecting again, so I guess I'll have to wait and see. - d4pw in So.FLA 10:25 Jul 18
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- Give me a break, please. 135 is not fat. nt - Kate CA 9:50 Jul 18
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- I'm 5'4", but have bird bones. 135 is about when health problems start to kick in for me (about 15 lbs overweight). nt - Pam "SFSOM" Iin MD 11:32 Jul 18
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- I know exactly what you're saying. I should be around 115lbs - Steph 16:47 Jul 18
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- Well for your height... - nancypants 15:08 Jul 18
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- Well, I'm NOT 135, but for my BONES, 135 is overweight. Right now I'm at 158, and I would also love to see 135. But... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:21 Jul 18
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- Crazy. We're the same height *and* weight! **cue Twilight Zone score**... - nancypants 19:11 Jul 18
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- 135 is so... I have rolls at 135. I wear a... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:37 Jul 18
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- Well... - nancypants 20:54 Jul 18
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- To tell you the truth... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:34 Jul 18
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- To tell you the truth... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:34 Jul 18
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- Well... - nancypants 20:54 Jul 18
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- 135 is so... I have rolls at 135. I wear a... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:37 Jul 18
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- Crazy. We're the same height *and* weight! **cue Twilight Zone score**... - nancypants 19:11 Jul 18
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- Well, I'm NOT 135, but for my BONES, 135 is overweight. Right now I'm at 158, and I would also love to see 135. But... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:21 Jul 18
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- I know exactly what you're saying. I should be around 115lbs - Steph 16:47 Jul 18
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- I don't know the poster but it might be for her. What if she is 4 ft. 8 in.? - unsinkable 10:12 Jul 18
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- Absolutely right, I am very short. This would be fat for me! - Old Dominion Heather 10:19 Jul 18
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- This is true, but there are all shapes here and ladies struggling with a great deal more than a few pounds to lose. I think we ought to be sensitive to it. (m) - Kate CA 12:23 Jul 18
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- Well, I think we ARE sensitive to it. I mean, what if... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:32 Jul 18
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- It's fine for someone of a much lower weight to join in wanting to lose weight, of course... (m) - Erica in PA 14:06 Jul 18
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- Thank you, Erica. Pam, I am not trying to tell anyone their struggles are not important. (m) - Kate Ca 16:55 Jul 18
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- I see what you're saying, Kate. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:18 Jul 18
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- I see what you're saying, Kate. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:18 Jul 18
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- Thank you, Erica. Pam, I am not trying to tell anyone their struggles are not important. (m) - Kate Ca 16:55 Jul 18
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- It's fine for someone of a much lower weight to join in wanting to lose weight, of course... (m) - Erica in PA 14:06 Jul 18
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- Oh, come on! Let's not do this (m) - Sarah CB 13:31 Jul 18
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- Really trying to be understanding of your point here... - nancypants 15:25 Jul 18
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- Nancy, you said it far better than I, thank you. This is exactly what I meant. nt - Kate CA 16:44 Jul 18
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- Nancy, you said it far better than I, thank you. This is exactly what I meant. nt - Kate CA 16:44 Jul 18
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- Really trying to be understanding of your point here... - nancypants 15:25 Jul 18
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- Well, I think we ARE sensitive to it. I mean, what if... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:32 Jul 18
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- This is true, but there are all shapes here and ladies struggling with a great deal more than a few pounds to lose. I think we ought to be sensitive to it. (m) - Kate CA 12:23 Jul 18
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- Absolutely right, I am very short. This would be fat for me! - Old Dominion Heather 10:19 Jul 18
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- I'm 5'4", but have bird bones. 135 is about when health problems start to kick in for me (about 15 lbs overweight). nt - Pam "SFSOM" Iin MD 11:32 Jul 18
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- After two weeks of bad eating, I actually lost .8 . Now back on plan... (nt) - Beth in OH 9:40 Jul 18
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- I have my weight-in tonight; I'm hoping I lost a pound or so. Wish things would go faster! (nt) - Wendi 9:23 Jul 18
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- Stayed the same *again* this week. I'm tired of being thankful that I didn't gain, lol! nt - Diana in OR 9:16 Jul 18
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- Me Too!!! I have been the same for three weeks! - Karen in Maryland 9:33 Jul 18
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- Me Too!!! I have been the same for three weeks! - Karen in Maryland 9:33 Jul 18
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- I'd swap your 135 pounds with my weight any day... - momof10 9:08 Jul 18
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- No joke. Me, too. nt - Katherine B. in TX 9:46 Jul 18
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- No joke. Me, too. nt - Katherine B. in TX 9:46 Jul 18
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- Hey, Dolly...I feel FAT today and wrote a fat poem this morning. Maybe you can relate...(link) - Ree 9:03 Jul 18
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- I love the poem, and then went on to hurt my sides laughing at the OB entry! Glad I wasn't the only newlywed like that! nt - battlemaiden 10:54 Jul 18
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- I love the poem, and then went on to hurt my sides laughing at the OB entry! Glad I wasn't the only newlywed like that! nt - battlemaiden 10:54 Jul 18
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- I lost a pound. At last! I finally started working at it. Only 24 to go.nt - MelissaJ 9:01 Jul 18
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- uhhhhh....is this really fat? 2 pounds 2 schmounds! nt - Karen sn 8:47 Jul 18
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- Oh, yeah, that would be me... - Ellie 18:50 Jul 18
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- Oh, yes............m - Amy in TX 11:05 Jul 18
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- Oh, yes! It's that introverted nature rearing up and demanding respect! - lovemykids 10:22 Jul 18
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- Just thinking about being overly busy makes me need to sit a spell. :o) nt - Lily Grace 9:47 Jul 18
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- Yes, and I'm always envious of those who seem to take such a schedule in stride. (nt) - Beth in OH 9:41 Jul 18
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- Yes... - WendyWords 9:22 Jul 18
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- Yes. - Jenni in KS 8:47 Jul 18
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- Thanks everyone! - SoSo 13:00 Jul 18
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- Our 12yob push mows(self-propelled) 1/4 - 1/2 of our lawn without assistance... - MIch elle 11:24 Jul 18
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- Maturity and size not age.....and my 11 year old - Regina in MO 10:46 Jul 18
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- Old enough to handle the mower. - Lolly 10:38 Jul 18
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- As lond as it has a shut off if you drop the handle... - Old Dominion Heather 10:21 Jul 18
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- My 11dd (going on 35) mows with both a push mower and a rider. As does my 13 yodd. OTOH, my 9 yo boy will probably be 18 before he will be able to mow! nt - Natalieclare 10:10 Jul 18
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- my 12 ds mows the flat part of the lawn on a riding mower. i do the inclines. nt - Deidre in GA 9:58 Jul 18
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- Depends on the kid. My 12 yo can do the lawn mostly by himself. 10yo starting with supervision. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 9:54 Jul 18
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- 13.5 can do it by himself (me checking out window periodically) while 10.5 ds only with dh as supervision. (more( - mandamom 9:27 Jul 18
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- Where we live (MN) kids start mowing with riding mowers at about 11 nt. - Diane in MN 9:21 Jul 18
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- Depends on child, maturity and common sense. I would *think* about it starting at age 12. nt - Lisa CA 9:19 Jul 18
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- I think size and maturity is more important than age. (m) - KPM 9:18 Jul 18
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- *are* more important. nt - KPM 9:20 Jul 18
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- *are* more important. nt - KPM 9:20 Jul 18
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- I agree with you. Lawnmowers are scary, potentially deadly machines. - Rachel in KY 9:13 Jul 18
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- 15??? I've gotta agree with your son. On the other hand, I am *livid* when my dh allow my 6 year old to use the mower. My 11 and 8 year old boys mow our large yard weekly. (nt) - Colleen 9:05 Jul 18
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- My 14 and 10 yo sons have a lawn mowing business in the neighborhood - Christi/NC 8:59 Jul 18
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- We use a push-mower, so they boys mow when they're strong enough to push it. Our 12 yo can manage half of the back lawn. nt - Crissy in WA 8:53 Jul 18
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- I know my brother & I were both mowing the lawn by 12 (m) - threelops 8:48 Jul 18
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- My son started last year at 9 (sm) - Melanie in Wa 8:46 Jul 18
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- I'm gonna agree with your son. <sm> - Pamela 8:44 Jul 18
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- Both of my boys started mowing regularly around 11. I think it depends more on... - Jenni in KS 8:42 Jul 18
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- Our 12-yr old has just started using our riding mower. nt - Ria 8:42 Jul 18
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- I have lett my 12 year old mow part of the lawn, and he is very small for his age.. - Suein PA 8:41 Jul 18
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- My 12 yos mows our lawn and mows lawns for money. - Beth 8:37 Jul 18
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- Wow, you are just loaded with fruit this summer! Btw, how was the buffalo chicken dish you made? Did you use a crockpot? nt - Classical Michele 9:05 Jul 18
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- It was wonderful! :) We did it in a 9x13 dish in the oven. Leftovers will be rolled inside flour tortillas tonight. nt - Ria (smiling as the jam jars pop/seal) 9:50 Jul 18
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- It was wonderful! :) We did it in a 9x13 dish in the oven. Leftovers will be rolled inside flour tortillas tonight. nt - Ria (smiling as the jam jars pop/seal) 9:50 Jul 18
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- Ok thanks - LNC 9:34 Jul 18
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- Ok thanks - LNC 9:34 Jul 18
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- If he's on wireless internet somewhere else... - Ree 8:58 Jul 18
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- Company computer, company server? The company has a record. nt - Crissy in WA 8:58 Jul 18
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- Actually, the foster parent training seminars are a good idea. (m) - Pat H 9:18 Jul 18
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- Military families are always dealing with this... - Rebecca in VA 10:58 Jul 18
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- My kids seem to fall apart when dh is gone, too. (sm) - Jenni in KS 8:33 Jul 18
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- Awwww (m) - threelops 8:28 Jul 18
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- I did that. - Christina in OR 11:45 Jul 18
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- Most drs prefer to do it... - Amy in NH 10:21 Jul 18
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- I Just called and they say the dr. doesn't do this at all - Susie 11:27 Jul 18
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- That's too bad! It's such a simple procedure. - Amy in NH 11:52 Jul 18
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- For something like this - Christina in OR 11:52 Jul 18
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- I just set up an appointment - Susie 12:06 Jul 18
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- I just set up an appointment - Susie 12:06 Jul 18
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- That's too bad! It's such a simple procedure. - Amy in NH 11:52 Jul 18
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- I Just called and they say the dr. doesn't do this at all - Susie 11:27 Jul 18
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- Thanks nt - Susie 9:17 Jul 18
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- You can. Just tell the apptointment maker when you call. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 8:52 Jul 18
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- I think that is a perfectly appropriate question to ask your doctor at your checkup. He deals with that all the time and will certainly know what is best. nt - Katherine B. in TX 8:35 Jul 18
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- Canobie Lake Park is much closer to you and probably more fun for the teens... - Amy in NH 10:28 Jul 18
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- That sounds fabolous - Osmosis Mom 12:03 Jul 18
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- That sounds fabolous - Osmosis Mom 12:03 Jul 18
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- Yes, we've been. What would you like to know about it? nt - Beth 8:35 Jul 18
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- WHat age-group is this for, is it for all the family (incl. teens) - Osmosis Mom 8:37 Jul 18
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- I think Storyland is best with children under the age of 10 or so. - Beth 8:43 Jul 18
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- Thanks, Beth - Osmosis Mom 9:16 Jul 18
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- Thanks, Beth - Osmosis Mom 9:16 Jul 18
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- I think Storyland is best with children under the age of 10 or so. - Beth 8:43 Jul 18
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- WHat age-group is this for, is it for all the family (incl. teens) - Osmosis Mom 8:37 Jul 18
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- We have (more) - SoSo 8:19 Jul 18
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- Grocery Game... - Diana in OR 9:33 Jul 18
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- The GG DOES work... - Pamela 8:22 Jul 18
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- Does your store double coupons? - Ottakee 8:29 Jul 18
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- They only have one store in town for me - Christina in OR 10:33 Jul 18
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- You get more coupons with more papers - Ottakee 10:45 Jul 18
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- You get more coupons with more papers - Ottakee 10:45 Jul 18
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- That does make a difference.... - Pamela 8:32 Jul 18
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- I would LOVE double/triple coupons - Ottakee 8:39 Jul 18
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- I would LOVE double/triple coupons - Ottakee 8:39 Jul 18
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- They only have one store in town for me - Christina in OR 10:33 Jul 18
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- Does your store double coupons? - Ottakee 8:29 Jul 18
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- It would REALLY depend on your local store - Ottakee 8:16 Jul 18
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- Oh, Jill, I'm giggling over here (m) - Dy 11:33 Jul 18
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- Found this book at our homeschool conference... - Monica in AL 18:08 Jul 18
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- I completely agree with Anne in Ore about the frustration.... - myfunnybunch 12:00 Jul 18
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- Something that comes to mind is possibly an omega oil supplement (m) - Pat H 9:59 Jul 18
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- Also agree. - Cindyg 18:28 Jul 18
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- I agree with the Omega 3s - Ottakee 10:22 Jul 18
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- Also agree. - Cindyg 18:28 Jul 18
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- I had many hard times with my oldest (m) - Anne in Ore 9:31 Jul 18
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- Sounds more like attachment issues and possibly others - Ottakee 8:54 Jul 18
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- Transforming the Difficult Child. . . - KH 8:21 Jul 18
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- A trusted friend recommended this so I pass on the recommendation...also, try... - Pamela 8:30 Jul 18
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- A trusted friend recommended this so I pass on the recommendation...also, try... - Pamela 8:30 Jul 18
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- First of all, I'd recommend the book "Raising Your Spirited Child". It always encourages me! (nt) - Wendi 8:16 Jul 18
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- ((Praying for your niece)) - ~FireFly~ 14:20 Jul 18
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- Thanks for your prayers! - Amy in NH 12:03 Jul 18
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- Prayed! nt - OKCyndi 11:36 Jul 18
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- prayer here nt - Janet 8:12 Jul 18
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- Praying! nt - Jenni in KS 8:07 Jul 18
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- When I talk about this board, I am beginning to say "A friend of mine said...." instead of "This message board that I read posted..." nt - Robin 9:05 Jul 18
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- I say, "One of my imaginary friends"....nt - Carol in Cal. 12:08 Jul 18
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- I say, "One of my imaginary friends"....nt - Carol in Cal. 12:08 Jul 18
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- I could have written this post. I am exactly the same way... - Charlotte 8:42 Jul 18
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- Thank you very much. I am feeling much better about the whole thing today, your post helps. nt - ilovemy5kids 9:29 Jul 18
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- I just answered! :) - OhElizabeth 7:54 Jul 18
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- :-P. Thank you - very helpful! nt - Sharon in SC 7:58 Jul 18
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- :-P. Thank you - very helpful! nt - Sharon in SC 7:58 Jul 18
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- I hate that kind of book. nt - Cindyg 18:33 Jul 18
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- My 16yo DD recently said this was one of her all time fav books, but not until she re-read it as a 14yo. ? (nt) - DollyM 11:47 Jul 18
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- Mindy, you are hereby invited to join the "No Wind In Our Willows" club (founded by Rosemary in Co for my benefit when I posted a similar comment a couple of years ago :o) nt - Robin in Tx 10:01 Jul 18
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- May I be a member, too? Pretty please?? nt - Ellie 18:51 Jul 18
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- Absolutely! Honorary member you are! BTW, I enjoyed a stage production very much (much more than the book). nt - Robin in Tx 19:26 Jul 18
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- TY so much! nt - Ellie 21:21 Jul 18
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- TY so much! nt - Ellie 21:21 Jul 18
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- Absolutely! Honorary member you are! BTW, I enjoyed a stage production very much (much more than the book). nt - Robin in Tx 19:26 Jul 18
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- I'm not sure I'm quite ready to join yet. I'm going to give it a try reading it myself to the kids....MFS (or was it Milne?) convinced me. nt - WTMindy 15:41 Jul 18
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- Good luck! We're still here if you need us! LOL - Robinin Tx 17:12 Jul 18
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- :-) I'm glad I have a safety net to fall back on. nt - WTMindy 20:53 Jul 18
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- :-) I'm glad I have a safety net to fall back on. nt - WTMindy 20:53 Jul 18
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- Good luck! We're still here if you need us! LOL - Robinin Tx 17:12 Jul 18
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- May I be a member, too? Pretty please?? nt - Ellie 18:51 Jul 18
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- I think it should qualify as an activity for the SOTW Middle Ages AG...experience a true torture device! more - PameLA in VA 9:53 Jul 18
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- We read along with a Dove Audio production performed by Terry Jones. (sm) - MFS 9:14 Jul 18
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- What a fantastic quote! Thank you so much... - Kay in Cal 10:03 Jul 18
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- What a fantastic quote! Thank you so much... - Kay in Cal 10:03 Jul 18
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- We just started reading this last night. - Christy in OR 8:49 Jul 18
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- The memory of the story is much more intriguing than the reading of it. - Jean in Wisc. 8:40 Jul 18
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- I tried to get through it but gave it up. [*sigh*] . nt - Ellie 8:16 Jul 18
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- I read it aloud to my kids a couple of months ago. 9 and 7 yos liked it fine. 5 yo wandered.nt - Ida 8:10 Jul 18
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- I was just wondering this last night (m) - threelops 7:53 Jul 18
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- Wow, if even Jim Weiss can't make it work.... - WTMindy 8:00 Jul 18
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- Wow, if even Jim Weiss can't make it work.... - WTMindy 8:00 Jul 18
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- We're reading it now (m) - Giraffe Family 7:52 Jul 18
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- It's not just you-we gave up on listening to this on tape too...nt - Andrea in MA 7:50 Jul 18
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- Well, how far did you get? The "plot" doesn't start for quite a while... - Kay in Cal 7:49 Jul 18
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- That was kind of what I was wondering.... - WTMindy 7:53 Jul 18
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- It was one of my faves as a child, but I loved Alice in Wonderland, etc... - Kay in Cal 8:00 Jul 18
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- It was one of my faves as a child, but I loved Alice in Wonderland, etc... - Kay in Cal 8:00 Jul 18
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- That was kind of what I was wondering.... - WTMindy 7:53 Jul 18
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- That was kind of what I was wondering.... - WTMindy 7:53 Jul 18
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- We gave it up after the first chapter. I think it's the only read aloud we didn't finish. nt - KPM 7:47 Jul 18
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- Well, I recently had an endometrial biopsy. - Kristine out of lurking 9:34 Jul 18
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- It happens to everyone. Your body starts to fall apart. Just like a car after so much mileage. *Your cheerful thought of the day.* - Laurie4b 8:08 Jul 18
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- I can speak to dysplastic moles...and only happen to be a nurse. :-) (m) - Sharon in SC 7:47 Jul 18
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- Hizbullah.. Hizb (party, group, section) Allah... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:42 Jul 18
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- More than "ok." I was looking (hoping) for your post. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:24 Jul 18
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- Thanks for the clarification... - Dawn E 13:22 Jul 18
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- I wouldn't say you were typing it wrong" to type "Hezbollah".. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:35 Jul 18
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- It posted my message before I was ready, lol... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:54 Jul 18
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- It posted my message before I was ready, lol... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:54 Jul 18
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- I wouldn't say you were typing it wrong" to type "Hezbollah".. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:35 Jul 18
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- More than "ok." I was looking (hoping) for your post. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:24 Jul 18
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- Link to Newshour for students - MIch elle 11:59 Jul 18
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- Two book recommendations - Sebastian 10:06 Jul 18
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- Have you read the Wikipedia article? - Désirée 9:17 Jul 18
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- And reading the POV discussion. . .wow. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:44 Jul 18
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- And reading the POV discussion. . .wow. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:44 Jul 18
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- Start by getting SOTW IV and reading through that. It is excellent for giving you the background for what is going on in the world today..... - Charlotte 8:58 Jul 18
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- LOL! That's usually my reaction when I read a "...For Dummies" book. nt - Dolly Parton 9:11 Jul 18
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- UGH! Sorry about all the repetition in this post, and sorry about posting it 3 times! (nt) - Charlotte 9:01 Jul 18
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- LOL! That's usually my reaction when I read a "...For Dummies" book. nt - Dolly Parton 9:11 Jul 18
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- Start by getting SOTW IV and reading through that. It is excellent for giving you the background for what is going on in the world today..... - Charlotte 8:57 Jul 18
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- Start by getting SOTW IV and reading through that. It is excellent for giving you the background for what is going on in the world today..... - Charlotte 8:57 Jul 18
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- Here's a link... - Dawn E 7:41 Jul 18
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- Wow, there is a lot there! Gonna take some time to read, but thank you for the link! nt - mama of two-ize 7:45 Jul 18
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- Wow, there is a lot there! Gonna take some time to read, but thank you for the link! nt - mama of two-ize 7:45 Jul 18
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- I would love to hear an unbiased explanation of it too (m) - Scarlett 7:37 Jul 18
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- I know what you mean. If you really want to research this.. - Dolly Parton 8:59 Jul 18
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- I wonder if that's even possible... - Susan in TN 8:50 Jul 18
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- I think you're right. I am trying to listen to everyone's biases (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:00 Jul 18
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- I think you're right. I am trying to listen to everyone's biases (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:00 Jul 18
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- Yes! That is is exactly how I feel. nt - mama of two-ize 7:40 Jul 18
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- I know what you mean. If you really want to research this.. - Dolly Parton 8:59 Jul 18
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- Maybe if people could post links to good sites, rather than try to write something? Might help to keep the "unhealthy" debate off this board? nt - PariSarah in NC 7:37 Jul 18
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- my understanding of it is... - cin 7:37 Jul 18
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- I understand that part, but I'm wondering about all these other countries (m) - mama of two-ize 7:42 Jul 18
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- Iran is a major funder/supplier of Hezbollah. (nt) - Wendi 8:20 Jul 18
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- The guy in north korea is just a nut :) nt - cin 8:15 Jul 18
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- It is my unqualified opinion that Kim Jong Il is ... - Dolly Parton 8:43 Jul 18
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- Or at the very least....bad hair angst! nt - Old Dominion Heather 10:26 Jul 18
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- Or at the very least....bad hair angst! nt - Old Dominion Heather 10:26 Jul 18
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- It is my unqualified opinion that Kim Jong Il is ... - Dolly Parton 8:43 Jul 18
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- Iran is a major funder/supplier of Hezbollah. (nt) - Wendi 8:20 Jul 18
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- And Lebanon is a safe haven for this extremist group? (m) - Scarlett 7:39 Jul 18
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- My understanding is that the Lebanese govt would love to be rid of Hezbollah. However, - Christy in OR 8:52 Jul 18
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- This is my understanding as well. nt - Stephanie not in TX 9:29 Jul 18
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- This is my understanding as well. nt - Stephanie not in TX 9:29 Jul 18
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- Israel is bombing them because Hezbollah killed 8 Israeli soldiers and abducted 2 more, refusing to release them. (nt) - Wendi 8:19 Jul 18
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- And they tunnelled into Israel to get to them. nt - Dawn E 8:28 Jul 18
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- I believe the tunneling was the 1st incident from Gaza (nt) - Sebastian 10:10 Jul 18 (1)
- And they tunnelled into Israel to get to them. nt - Dawn E 8:28 Jul 18
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- And they tunnelled into Israel to get to them. nt - Dawn E 8:28 Jul 18
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- Actually, Hezbollah is the largest party in the government in Lebanon... - Kay in Cal 7:52 Jul 18
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- I thought I heard they only have 12 seats in the government... - WendyWords 9:18 Jul 18
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- 5 seats on the executive council (or whatever they call that)... - Kay in Cal 10:14 Jul 18
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- 5 seats on the executive council (or whatever they call that)... - Kay in Cal 10:14 Jul 18
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- What raid? (I told you I'm clueless) I thought Israel (m) - Scarlett 8:22 Jul 18
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- Oh, no. Not. nm - Merry 8:57 Jul 18
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- In this instance, Hezbollah did the provocation... - Dolly Parton 8:57 Jul 18
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- Oh, no. Not. nm - Merry 8:57 Jul 18
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- I thought I heard they only have 12 seats in the government... - WendyWords 9:18 Jul 18
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- My understanding is that the Lebanese govt would love to be rid of Hezbollah. However, - Christy in OR 8:52 Jul 18
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- I understand that part, but I'm wondering about all these other countries (m) - mama of two-ize 7:42 Jul 18
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- I can't wait for the education. I am curious to know what's going on but haven't had a reputable source to ask. nt - Karen sn 7:34 Jul 18
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- Never mind. I found a local antique bookstore that does bookbinding. nm - Merry 8:57 Jul 18
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- Thank you so much for sharing!! Dh is a ps teacher-He'll love this!!!! nt - Unicorn 10:05 Jul 18
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- Thank you so much for sharing!! Dh is a ps teacher-He'll love this!!!! nt - Unicorn 10:05 Jul 18
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- Sorry- no idea how that happened. nt - Unicorn 10:18 Jul 18
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- Sorry- no idea how that happened. nt - Unicorn 10:18 Jul 18
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- ROFL - Love it! nt - Dana in OR 8:30 Jul 18
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- No real thoughts, but... - Old Dominion Heather 7:49 Jul 18
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- Most advertisements for home exercise equipment in the paper say, "Like New" or "Hardly Used"! Ha! - Carol in Cal. 7:22 Jul 18
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- Is this it? - momof10 7:20 Jul 18
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- Yup!! Many thanks. :-) nt - WTMindy 7:22 Jul 18
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- I didn't have time to look for the one with the car.... - momof10 7:24 Jul 18
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- Your post made me laugh because.... - WTMindy 7:27 Jul 18
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- That SNL line gets quoted often here:o) nt - Jenni in KS 7:59 Jul 18
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- His voice actually isn't bad, it's just the - momof10 7:29 Jul 18
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- That SNL line gets quoted often here:o) nt - Jenni in KS 7:59 Jul 18
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- Your post made me laugh because.... - WTMindy 7:27 Jul 18
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- I didn't have time to look for the one with the car.... - momof10 7:24 Jul 18
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- Yup!! Many thanks. :-) nt - WTMindy 7:22 Jul 18
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- I won't even ask.....ROTFL!!! nt - Ria 7:08 Jul 18
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- Hey! Don't Hassle the Hoff! - Jenni in KS 7:23 Jul 18
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- I am with ya!.... - WTMindy 7:29 Jul 18
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- I am with ya!.... - WTMindy 7:29 Jul 18
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- PS.... - Ria 7:09 Jul 18
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- LOL! A friend was talking about "the Hoff" and I thought he'd get a kick out it. :-) nt - WTMindy 7:21 Jul 18
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- LOL! A friend was talking about "the Hoff" and I thought he'd get a kick out it. :-) nt - WTMindy 7:21 Jul 18
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- Hey! Don't Hassle the Hoff! - Jenni in KS 7:23 Jul 18
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- Here are a couple I've been wanting to try this summer... - Maria in Nashville 8:24 Jul 18
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- would you mind posting a few recipes? - paradise 7:43 Jul 18
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- Creamy Cold (or hot) Carrot Soup Recipe - Charlotte 10:42 Jul 18
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- Creamy Cold (or hot) Carrot Soup Recipe - Charlotte 10:42 Jul 18
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- Not addicted, but since my family is not big on soups, I try to have people over for dinner and serve soup to *them*... - Ellie 7:36 Jul 18
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- I've never been able to bring myself to try one. The very thought of *cold* soup makes me want to gag. It's just *wrong*:o) nt - Jenni in KS 7:25 Jul 18
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- I'm with you...sounds like a veggie milkshake...yuck! - Old Dominion Heather 7:51 Jul 18
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- I'm with you...sounds like a veggie milkshake...yuck! - Old Dominion Heather 7:51 Jul 18
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- Love cold cucumber soup! nft - Cindy in FL. 7:03 Jul 18
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- Wow! Great responses on the matter...nt - mel 16:02 Jul 18
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- BF all four boys. Did it (discreetly) in public all the time. I don't give a hoot what people think and I have a nice arsenal of back-talk for them in my hip pocket if they say anthing! nt - nancypants 15:35 Jul 18
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- My baby (one year old *today*!) won't nurse discreetly, so we don't nurse in public anymore. But we used to . . - Suzanne in ABQ 14:17 Jul 18
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- I have bf 5 of my 8 dc....m - 5knights3maidens 13:18 Jul 18
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- About the time. . .(m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:09 Jul 18
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- About the time. . .(m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:09 Jul 18
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- Would have loved to BF my kids but I kept getting infection so I didn't....now my opinion inside.... - Holly IN 11:53 Jul 18
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- I was similar to you with 3 of my babies... - Susan in TN 11:43 Jul 18
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- I have a friend who would nurse her baby in a public restroom-- my reply? Do you eat in the bathroom??? Yuck. I will go in a dressing room if there is no other place, but the bathroom for goodness sake. (nt) - Marie in OH 11:29 Jul 18
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- Well..... - Unicorn 11:09 Jul 18
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- Well....I'm very supportive of nursing in public....(more) - Kelly in VA 11:00 Jul 18
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- I have seen people absurdly exposed on purpose while nursing and I imagine that is what the negative response is coming from. (m) - Kate CA 9:15 Jul 18
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- Okay, so I was nursing Princess at Chik-fil-A a couple days ago (does that answer your actual question?), and... - Debra in CO 8:57 Jul 18
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- I have never cared much what people think but still try to be discreet.... - Dana in OR 8:45 Jul 18
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- I think most people, when asked this question, think of the (m) - threelops 8:25 Jul 18
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- I breastfed in public, discretely. Used a sling to cover the underside, and a blanket for the top. I think it is a very bizarre fact of our culture that using breasts for what they're for makes people uncomfortable, but go to a mall, (let alone a pool) and you'll see much more. I think people are uncomfortable precisely because breasts are so oversexualized that they are uncomfortable with a baby with his mouth on one. nt - Laurie4b 8:15 Jul 18
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- Pro- and in public is ok with me! I nursed two...dd until 18 mo and ds until 10 mo when he decided he preferred food. - Pam in MS 8:14 Jul 18
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- My feelings about bfing have changed in my 10 years of parenting (m) - Niffercoo 8:13 Jul 18
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- I'm very pro-bf . . . - KH 7:58 Jul 18
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- Mine was bottlefed and I worked full time while he was in daycare, but I certainly don't mind seeing someone BF. I do prefer moms who don't feel compelled to make a political issue out of it one way or another though. nt - Michelle T 7:48 Jul 18
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- bonding is very important during that period for both mother and child - moira 7:39 Jul 18
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- I find that hard to believe. Maybe they weren't specific enough in their questioning? (sm) - Jenni in KS 7:39 Jul 18
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- Seems strange to me... at least around here I think there are more bfers than bottles... - Kay in Cal 7:30 Jul 18
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- The negative response seems strange, not nursing in public! nt - Kay in Cal 7:31 Jul 18
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- The negative response seems strange, not nursing in public! nt - Kay in Cal 7:31 Jul 18
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- I never felt compelled to worry if it offended anyone that I nursed my baby. I supose I could walk around in a thong and pasties and get less of a reaction! m - Karen sn 7:25 Jul 18
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- ROFL! I almost had a beverage-spewing-out-of-nose incident! (civil rights and public health discussion inside) - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 8:24 Jul 18
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- The ONLY person to ever make me feel (m) - Scarlett 9:58 Jul 18
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- The ONLY person to ever make me feel (m) - Scarlett 9:58 Jul 18
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- ROFL! I almost had a beverage-spewing-out-of-nose incident! (civil rights and public health discussion inside) - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 8:24 Jul 18
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- I see these as two different issues... - CED 7:24 Jul 18
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- Oh dear, I'll try that again. - CED 7:24 Jul 18
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- Oh dear, I'll try that again. - CED 7:24 Jul 18
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- Well, I doubt that the poll is an accurate representation of the popultion at large. It was probably conducted in Los Angeles or Las Vegas! (m) - Pat H 7:22 Jul 18
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- Hey, I live in Los Angeles, and we breastbeed all the time around here! (see my post above) :-) nt - Kay in Cal 7:32 Jul 18
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- Yes, lol, my experience too -- but it did vary a lot there... - abbeyej 7:44 Jul 18
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- Yes, lol, my experience too -- but it did vary a lot there... - abbeyej 7:44 Jul 18
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- Amen about the speedos! :-)nt - Karen sn 7:28 Jul 18
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- Hey, I live in Los Angeles, and we breastbeed all the time around here! (see my post above) :-) nt - Kay in Cal 7:32 Jul 18
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- I bf ds until he was 23+ months. (m) - Scarlett 7:17 Jul 18
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- Yeah, most of America is crazy. It so easy, cheap, quick, etc to BF. Why would anyone choose, without being forced, to spend more money to take longer to meet the need of a child? <nt> - Pamela 7:14 Jul 18
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- Well, I'm as pro-BF as I could be, but since I was always uncomfortable doing it in public, I'm not surprised that there are people who are uncomfortable seeing it. - PariSarah in NC 7:13 Jul 18
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- BF doesn't expose as much breast as your typical Academy Award designer dress. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 7:03 Jul 18
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- Well, I just finished nursing my 26mo. while reading the board... - Virginia Dawn 7:02 Jul 18
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- My thoughts are that surveys mean very little to me. : ) (nt) - Colleen 6:58 Jul 18
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- LOL! Totally agree. nt - LMA 7:05 Jul 18
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- LOL! Totally agree. nt - LMA 7:05 Jul 18
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- Well, about nursing in public... - abbeyej 6:56 Jul 18
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- Yep. I also agree. nt - Amy in NH 8:05 Jul 18
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- Agree here too (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:23 Jul 18
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- I nursed 6 children..... - Kelli in TN 7:20 Jul 18
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- Right, I agree. (nt) - Colleen 6:58 Jul 18
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- Yep. I also agree. nt - Amy in NH 8:05 Jul 18
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- I think that polling homeschooling mothers will give you a very skewed sample. - Beth 6:55 Jul 18
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- I bf all six of my children (including twins) for 1-2 years. No formula, no bottles. Worked for me! :) nt - Ria 6:52 Jul 18
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- Definitely would. ~nt - myfunnybunch 12:06 Jul 18
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- I have done that and still would do it...nt - Holly IN 11:18 Jul 18
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- Done before, will most likely do again. nt - Lolly 10:59 Jul 18
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- Sure. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:27 Jul 18
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- Under no circumstances. nt - Dana in NC 10:03 Jul 18
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- Yep. Done that. Will probably do it again. nt. - Ida 8:14 Jul 18
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- LOL---I did this this morning. But I don't think I would use leftover cereal milk....I would add cereal and finish it off for my breakfast. - Pam in MS 8:12 Jul 18
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- I would, but my kids prefer to drink every last drop in their bowls. nt - Jenni in KS 7:44 Jul 18
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- Milk? Ewwwww! nt - SolaMichella 7:43 Jul 18
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- Oh yeah, I'd do that! Heck, they eat each others's food all the time... if it was still cold, sure. nt - Kay in Cal 7:34 Jul 18
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- Definitely! Why not? nt - Angela in KCMO 7:31 Jul 18
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- There are mothers who don't do this? Another question..... - Kelli in TN 7:22 Jul 18 (1)
- If I knew it was still good, I would put it in a recipe and cook with it, but would use fresh milk for the kids to drink or eat right then. nt - Padmé 7:19 Jul 18
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- But who wants potato soup that tastes suspiciously of Fruit Loops?:o) nt - Jenni in KS 7:45 Jul 18
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- But who wants potato soup that tastes suspiciously of Fruit Loops?:o) nt - Jenni in KS 7:45 Jul 18
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- would and do; I've been known to pour leftover cereal milk into my coffee /nft - katilac 7:01 Jul 18
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- I'd put the glass in the fridge for ds to finish at the next meal. But, wouldn't have a problem giving it to another ds if needed (nt) - threelops 7:01 Jul 18
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- I'm in the camp that would feed them hot dogs but "new" milk in cereal. nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:00 Jul 18
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- Me 3. nt - nancypants 15:42 Jul 18
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- Yep, this is me too. nt - Kari C in FL 12:19 Jul 18
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- Me 3. nt - nancypants 15:42 Jul 18
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- Leftover milk?! Unheard of 'round here. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 6:59 Jul 18
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- LOL...no kidding! Leftover *anything* is a rarity 'round here. nt - Jill, OK in VA 7:58 Jul 18
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- LOL...no kidding! Leftover *anything* is a rarity 'round here. nt - Jill, OK in VA 7:58 Jul 18
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- With the price of milk these days? Absolutely! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 6:55 Jul 18
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- Too bad the dairy farmers have to sell their milk for a fixed price which is less than half than last year per gallon... - WendyWords 7:57 Jul 18
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- I believe it. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:58 Jul 18
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- I believe it. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:58 Jul 18
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- Too bad the dairy farmers have to sell their milk for a fixed price which is less than half than last year per gallon... - WendyWords 7:57 Jul 18
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- Ewwww!!! Would NOT. That's disgusting. It's like half milk/half backwash. nt - Beth 6:53 Jul 18
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- yabbut, back-wash is non-toxic and most little kids don't care :-P nt - Peek a Boo 12:18 Jul 18
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- If I got caught trying this my kids would run screaming from the kitchen. And I wouldn't blame them. nt - KPM 8:09 Jul 18
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- I agree! nt - chickenpatty 7:40 Jul 18
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- I agree. Except if we were out of milk and the othe really wanted cereal then he could chose. nt - Gigi 7:39 Jul 18
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- TRUE. And I know moms who will NOT drink after their own kids. If I am thirsty - I drink after any kid even if I see a little cracker back wash in the jug! nt - Karen sn grossest mom in the world award for 9 years straight! 7:37 Jul 18
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- I'm with you fellers. ;) nt - kimminy 7:26 Jul 18
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- I agree with you, Beth. Yuck! nt - Diann 7:07 Jul 18
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- yabbut, back-wash is non-toxic and most little kids don't care :-P nt - Peek a Boo 12:18 Jul 18
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- Would. :-) nt - WTMindy 6:48 Jul 18
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- Wait, I want to change my answer. I would actually make the first kid finish the milk. However, I wouldn't have a problem re-using it if necessary. :-) nt - WTMindy 6:49 Jul 18
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- yup :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:17 Jul 18
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- Ditto! nt - Ria 6:53 Jul 18
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- yup :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:17 Jul 18
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- Wait, I want to change my answer. I would actually make the first kid finish the milk. However, I wouldn't have a problem re-using it if necessary. :-) nt - WTMindy 6:49 Jul 18
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- Didn't someone here have an oven roasted chickpea recipe? - kimminy 7:27 Jul 18
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- Here is a good recipe: - April in VA 6:41 Jul 18
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- Hummus? nt - Ria 6:34 Jul 18
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- He volunteered to teach all of the science in the house from now on! (nt) - angela in ohio 14:40 Jul 18
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- This could be a long list, but just in the last 3 or 4 days... - Kari C in FL 12:30 Jul 18
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- YES !!!!! **shameless brag** Check out these shelves dh just finished!! [m] - Peek a Boo 12:20 Jul 18
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- Got me a new bookshelf!!~nt - myfunnybunch 12:08 Jul 18
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- My husband has been doing the majority of the cooking around here for the lat 2 weeks and will continue through this week so I can...more - Gloria in AR 10:16 Jul 18
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- Dh set up a separate sprinkler station and micro lines to each veggie plant so I don't have to hand water the garden...:0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:48 Jul 18
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- Every morning when DH leaves for work at the crack of dawn, he grabs the extra blanket and covers me up before he leaves. (m) - Whisperlily 9:24 Jul 18
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- Brought me a bouquet of roses last night - WendyLee 9:13 Jul 18
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- My wonderful one is working sooo hard to finish building our house so we can move by the end of summer... - Dana in OR 9:00 Jul 18
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- Makes the bed on my paper route days and has a cup of freshly brewed strong coffee waiting for me when I get home, and..... - Robin 9:00 Jul 18
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- He has been letting me go to the gym 3-4 times a week for the last 6 weeks, and has never complained about the time away! nt - Niffercoo 8:15 Jul 18
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- My dh is great. I cannot list all the wonderful things he does for us. - MarthaB 8:03 Jul 18
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- DH noticed we were out of milk and went to get milk at 6:15am before work so the boys and I would have some for breakfast. He has a 45 min commute so this was really special. nt - Angela in KCMO 7:33 Jul 18
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- dh took a day off from work yesterday so I could go to the beach WITHOUT the kids! nt - Andrea in MA 7:30 Jul 18
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- One of the girls here was talking about a sewing machine... - Padmé 7:24 Jul 18
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- All right, you caught my attention. What make and model did dh buy you? I'm in the market for a new machine. LOL! nt - LMA 7:44 Jul 18
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- I bought the Huskystar C20 from JoAnn(e)s. It is made by Viking.... - Padmé 8:13 Jul 18
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- Sounds like a wonderful machine! What kind of sewing do you do? nt - LMA 10:28 Jul 18
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- I depends on what stage I'm in. I've done decorating whole rooms... - Padmé 11:55 Jul 18
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- I depends on what stage I'm in. I've done decorating whole rooms... - Padmé 11:55 Jul 18
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- Sounds like a wonderful machine! What kind of sewing do you do? nt - LMA 10:28 Jul 18
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- I bought the Huskystar C20 from JoAnn(e)s. It is made by Viking.... - Padmé 8:13 Jul 18
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- All right, you caught my attention. What make and model did dh buy you? I'm in the market for a new machine. LOL! nt - LMA 7:44 Jul 18
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- He's fixed the fridge, my laptop, and two vacuums without complaining (nt) - threelops 7:23 Jul 18
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- I have one! - Robin in NC 7:13 Jul 18
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- I'm in the 'think, think, think' camp, but (m) - Scarlett 7:11 Jul 18
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- My DH came home from work yesterday, helped feed & put kids to bed, then put another coat of paint on the bookcases in the basement. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 7:08 Jul 18
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- Better than flowers, dear! Way better. nt - Karen sn 7:40 Jul 18
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- Better than flowers, dear! Way better. nt - Karen sn 7:40 Jul 18
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- Yes, I'd love to. (think, think, think) Oh, er, never mind. 'Nuff said. (nt) - Colleen 6:56 Jul 18
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- I have a killer cold/sore throat, and dh went 3 different places in 95 degree weather with the kids to find me an Icee. :) (m) - Kristine out of lurking 6:55 Jul 18
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- I posted this below, but here it is again.... - WTMindy 6:47 Jul 18
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- Major Tightwad went out and bought me a brand new laptop!!! m - Renthead Mommy 6:47 Jul 18
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- DH sent me off to a homeschool conference Saturday... - GVA 6:45 Jul 18
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- My sweetie mowed all the weeds between the rows of veggies in our garden. Now I can go pick beans! :) nt - Ria 6:35 Jul 18
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- Dh spent time last night doing research for me on a topic that has been giving me some angst in the next chapter of my book. I am sure there are things he would rather have been doing. (nt) - Pat H 6:32 Jul 18
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- The wonderful dh I have - lovemykids 6:29 Jul 18
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- I'm thankful that I was free to attend to my mom the last week and a half (m) - Sharon in SC 6:24 Jul 18
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- A few suggestions... - Rebecca in VA 6:26 Jul 18
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- Found the A Beka text in their online catalog... - Rebecca in VA 6:39 Jul 18
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- Found the A Beka text in their online catalog... - Rebecca in VA 6:39 Jul 18
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- When mine are too big for a page, I save the pictures to a different program and then open them from there.(m) - Jenn in Mo 7:10 Jul 18
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- Yay!!! I am so glad you all home and back together!!.... - Kelli in TN 7:25 Jul 18
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- Great news! All the best to your dd. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:25 Jul 18
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- Thank you, Lord! I'm so glad, Veronica...[nt] - Anita in KC 6:06 Jul 18
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- Wonderful news! Thank you, God! Prayers for her speedy recovery. nft - unsinkable 5:56 Jul 18
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- Praise God! (sm about ICU) - Jenni in KS 5:55 Jul 18
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- My prayers are with you and your dd nt - Laura R (FL) 5:53 Jul 18
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- Horray! Welcome home! :) nt - Ria 5:49 Jul 18
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- PTL! What about fruit smoothies? These might be easy to get down even when she isn't feeling hungry. (nt) - Pat H 5:44 Jul 18
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- You mean it just wasn't me!!!! My dh and I found "something" to do ... nudge nudge wink wink!!!! ;> .. nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 14:23 Jul 18
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- Ditto to everything already said!!!!!! nt - Unicorn 10:17 Jul 18
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- Yes... I spent more time trying than I usually do reading and posting! nt - Kay in Cal 7:35 Jul 18
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- Yes...I just didn't know what to do...had a bad day and then couldn't get on the board :( nt - Lisa CA 7:31 Jul 18
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- Well, now I know it wasn't just me.....(who was tired of being told I had "timed out" and it couldn't be found) nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:09 Jul 18
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- yeah! Who broke the boards? *hands on hips* nt - SolaMichella 6:00 Jul 18
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- Me, me, me.......I almost died! nt - Karen sn 5:30 Jul 18
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- I got *lots* of work done for a change!! nt - PariSarah in NC 5:27 Jul 18
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- I would definitely tell him that it's not true that someone broke in and broke the toy. - Laurie4b 8:23 Jul 18
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- As long as your ds isn't scared, I'd let him handle it. nt - Lisa CA 7:30 Jul 18
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- nothing; sounds like typical kids' stuff to me /nft - katilac 7:01 Jul 18
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- Maybe I'm really going overboard here.... - momof10 6:31 Jul 18
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- I know kids that blame the cat/dog He he... - Regina in MO 7:09 Jul 18
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- I think you're right - I just know that - momof10 7:21 Jul 18
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- I think you're right - I just know that - momof10 7:21 Jul 18
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- I know kids that blame the cat/dog He he... - Regina in MO 7:09 Jul 18
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- Well, I think I would wait and watch. Chances are that deep down your ds knows the truth but the "investigation" is fun and engaging. (m) - Pat H 5:38 Jul 18
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- I wouldn't sa;y anything yet, but I would watch the situation. (sm) - Jenni in KS 5:37 Jul 18
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- You're so right. Something to keep in mind with the new school year approaching. Thanks for sharing. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 11:25 Jul 18
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- Where can I order these? nt - Rich with kids 7:30 Jul 18
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- I *told* you it was tingly!!! m - Rachel in KY 6:13 Jul 18
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- Oh wow! a favorite? all of them are so great:O) (m) - ~FF~ 14:29 Jul 18
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- Oh wow! a favorite? all of them are so great:O) (m) - ~FF~ 14:29 Jul 18
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- "Goozeberry" pie is popular around here. - Jean in Wisc. 5:32 Jul 18
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- No real suggestions, but my kids love to go out and eat them off the bush! nt - KH 5:29 Jul 18
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- You can get your credit report for free, but I think they all charge to actually get your credit score. When you request the report, they generally give you the option of the score for $5-$10, I think nt - kcp 6:09 Jul 18
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- Re: Preparing for a mortgage - I want to check my credit score. Aren't there companies that do this free once a year? nt thx - Sarah in VA 5:50 Jul 18
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- This gives you your free credit report, but not your score...you have to pay $5 or $8 for that (yes, a ripoff) nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:10 Jul 18
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- This gives you your free credit report, but not your score...you have to pay $5 or $8 for that (yes, a ripoff) nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:10 Jul 18
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- If you go to a bank/lender and get pre-approved for a loan, they should check it for you . . . - KH 5:41 Jul 18
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- Re: Living Wills - every time I go to the Women's Center for a mammo, they ask do I have a living will!! - MS 8:26 Jul 18
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- My only risk factor was severe anemia... - Rebecca in VA 5:14 Jul 18
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- I put a call in just after posting, I'm waiting to hear back. (M) - one_l_michele 9:29 Jul 18
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- I put a call in just after posting, I'm waiting to hear back. (M) - one_l_michele 9:29 Jul 18
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- I put a call in just after posting, I'm waiting to hear back. (M) - one_l_michele 9:28 Jul 18
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- I put a call in just after posting, I'm waiting to hear back. (M) - one_l_michele 9:29 Jul 18
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- Awww, he sounds a lot like Thomas the Bionic Betta looked! So sweet! (m) - threelops 6:57 Jul 18
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- oh, these blessed animals and what they can endure :O) nt - ~FF~ 14:31 Jul 18
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- oh, these blessed animals and what they can endure :O) nt - ~FF~ 14:31 Jul 18
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- Re: Paz, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? (m) - Paz 9:58 Jul 18
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- Have you been tested for celiac? - Ellie 6:09 Jul 18
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- Gosh, these gals are tough - you even got busted while being concerned about someone!! Cheese Whiz did have shingles, but thanks to you gals, we caught it very early, and the anti-viral meds have just about kicked it. THANKS, HIVE!!!!nt - OKCyndi 6:49 Jul 18 (1)
- You are getting back to work right away, right? :-) nt - lovemykids 5:07 Jul 18
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- yes mam ;O) I just couldn't resist...(m) - ~FF~ 5:16 Jul 18
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- yes mam ;O) I just couldn't resist...(m) - ~FF~ 5:16 Jul 18
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- Umm... that is not just strange, but eerie (m) - BirkenstockMom 11:44 Jul 18
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- Well, now you know what to do for your next career! nt - lovemykids 14:58 Jul 18
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- Well, now you know what to do for your next career! nt - lovemykids 14:58 Jul 18
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- LOL Last year I dreamed of meeting Amy in Orlando! I read the boards every day but don't post often so it's not like she even "knows" me. nt - Irish 7:32 Jul 18
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- LOL Last year I dreamed of meeting Amy in Orlando! I read the boards every day but don't post often so it's not like she even "knows" me. nt - Irish 7:32 Jul 18
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- No. but I probably will now! ;-) nt - Karen sn 6:05 Jul 18
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- I think pinching gives bigger not more tomatoes...each bloom is a potential tomato. nt - Lisa CA 7:35 Jul 18
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- I don't know about pinching... - Ellie 6:11 Jul 18
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- Indeterminate varieties will take over the world, if you let them. - PariSarah in NC 5:44 Jul 18
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- Oh ladies, I don't know which variety I have but I suspect (m) - 4kids4me 6:51 Jul 18
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- Too late to pick off ones that are longer than 6 inches. - PariSarah in NC 7:04 Jul 18
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- Oh jeepers, more questions based on what you've just said (m) - 4kids4me 9:22 Jul 18
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- Ok, truth to tell, . . . - PariSarah in NC 9:58 Jul 18
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- DH's home now and will read the site. Actually (m)... - 4kids4me 10:30 Jul 18
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- Here--one more try: I just did a blog entry for you. - PariSarah in NC 10:43 Jul 18
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- Awwwwwesome! (m) - 4kids4me 11:57 Jul 18
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- Awwwwwesome! (m) - 4kids4me 11:57 Jul 18
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- Here--one more try: I just did a blog entry for you. - PariSarah in NC 10:43 Jul 18
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- DH's home now and will read the site. Actually (m)... - 4kids4me 10:30 Jul 18
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- Ok, truth to tell, . . . - PariSarah in NC 9:58 Jul 18
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- Oh jeepers, more questions based on what you've just said (m) - 4kids4me 9:22 Jul 18
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- Too late to pick off ones that are longer than 6 inches. - PariSarah in NC 7:04 Jul 18
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- Oh ladies, I don't know which variety I have but I suspect (m) - 4kids4me 6:51 Jul 18
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- I pinch my indeterminate varieties weekly. - MarthaB 4:39 Jul 18
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- Re: Tomato growers, help me out (please). (m) - Virginia Dawn 4:33 Jul 18
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- We have a new E-350. - srjbdl 6:12 Jul 18
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- We have a Ford E-350 with a diesel engine (m) - EKS 5:37 Jul 18
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- I think the Chevy Express is more comfortable than the Ford, but white is the most common color, and gas is an issue. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:48 Jul 18
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- Several people I know have a GMC Savana (12 passenger). They get 14- at most 20 mpg. nt - LMA 4:43 Jul 18
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- We have a Ford 15 passanger which I love, but I am afraid your DH is right. It cost me over $100 to fill up right now nt - Quiver0f10 4:13 Jul 18
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- I vote the veggie platter. And lemonade or tea. nt - Karen sn 6:25 Jul 18
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- This sounds good to me too.nt. - Anne in Ore 7:41 Jul 18
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- This sounds good to me too.nt. - Anne in Ore 7:41 Jul 18
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- I usually put out cheese, crackers, nuts, and some fruit (grapes, sliced apples, or what I have that is fresh). Enjoy the visit! nt - Jelly Bean 2:37 Jul 18
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- Iced tea with fresh mint? Fruit salad? nt - Dana in NC 1:07 Jul 18
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- I'd do the chips/dip and maybe a veggie or fruit platter. Depending on when they're visiting (m) - Amy in Orlando 0:15 Jul 18
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- Lemonade and cookies or watermelon. Both are great when it's hot! nt - OhElizabeth 0:09 Jul 18
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- Awww what a sweet boy. I hope you get some sleep tonight. I'm still waiting to get sleepy here. nt - Amy in Orlando 0:16 Jul 18
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- There's one on my wish list! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 6:45 Jul 18
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- Oh you're funny. You mean I have to keep it clean in the future too? (m) - OhElizabeth 7:55 Jul 18
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- Oh you're funny. You mean I have to keep it clean in the future too? (m) - OhElizabeth 7:55 Jul 18
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- OhElizabeth, how heavy is this once you got it loaded? (m) - Sharon in SC 6:42 Jul 18
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- The DA is not heavy, but it is big... (m) - OhElizabeth 7:53 Jul 18
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- The DA is not heavy, but it is big... (m) - OhElizabeth 7:53 Jul 18
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- Nice job! How big is it? I might try one! nt - Amy in FL 5:24 Jul 18
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- I love mine as well! The desk apprentice is a desk top organizer found at Staples. n/t - one_l_michele 3:55 Jul 18
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- TYVM. nt - Ellie 6:19 Jul 18
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- TYVM. nt - Ellie 6:19 Jul 18
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- Looks great! I love your keyboard! nt - Deb in NJ 3:54 Jul 18
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- Thanks, I do too! It's a Microsoft Office keyboard that I picked up three years ago. It... - OhElizabeth 7:49 Jul 18
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- Thanks, I do too! It's a Microsoft Office keyboard that I picked up three years ago. It... - OhElizabeth 7:49 Jul 18
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- Um...I don't see an "after" pic :-( and what on earth is the Desk Apprentice?? nt - Ellie 3:29 Jul 18
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- Ok...I'm a little slow. I figured it out! Looks great :-) nt - Ellie 6:14 Jul 18
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- Ok...I'm a little slow. I figured it out! Looks great :-) nt - Ellie 6:14 Jul 18
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- May I point out that for every cheating man there is a woman (usually aware of the marriage) that is participating. She may not have made the vow, but she certainly disgraces the gender. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 13:42 Jul 18
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- This is a very good point! I recently heard a rumour about my vet...(m) - Rhiannon8404 16:10 Jul 18
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- This is a very good point! I recently heard a rumour about my vet...(m) - Rhiannon8404 16:10 Jul 18
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- Wow, I must have missed the man bashing party ... :) - Lisa CA 7:41 Jul 18
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- I tried to find the venom you mentioned....only (m) - Scarlett 7:29 Jul 18
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- You must have been spending time visiting other mainstream boards.... - Regina in MO 7:14 Jul 18
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- I'm fairly moderate-to-liberal, but I don't, as a matter of course, bash men. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:57 Jul 18
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- I'm fairly moderate-to-liberal, but I don't, as a matter of course, bash men. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:57 Jul 18
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- I haven't seen the same venom that you have seen, but here is.... - WTMindy 6:39 Jul 18
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- Re: I haven't seen the same venom that you have seen, but here is.... - Anne in TN 7:14 Jul 18
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- Re: I haven't seen the same venom that you have seen, but here is.... - Anne in TN 7:14 Jul 18
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- Pregnancy mood swings......... - ilovemy5kids 6:09 Jul 18
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- (((((((HUGS SHERI))))))) nt - SolaMichella 6:38 Jul 18
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- Every time I see your name I'm startled! - lovemykids 6:25 Jul 18
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- (((((((HUGS SHERI))))))) nt - SolaMichella 6:38 Jul 18
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- You're right; they're not. (m) - SolaMichella 6:00 Jul 18
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- I guess I'm not seeing the "trend" you're seeing... - abbeyej 5:44 Jul 18
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- While I understand the emotion that spawned it, the raw betrayal and all, - PariSarah in NC 5:37 Jul 18
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- Andi, I don't think most of us feel that men are bad or evil (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:59 Jul 17
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- Yep! I'm *blessed* to have five boys. Love them! :) nt - Ria 6:01 Jul 18
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- Me too!! - PaulaW 7:08 Jul 18
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- Me too!! - PaulaW 7:08 Jul 18
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- I'm with you Amy. I LOVE MY THREE LITTLE MUSKETEERS! That said....I certainly don't always understand them and sometimes need to vent. But, they are very special people. (nt) - Pat H 5:00 Jul 18
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- Yep! I'm *blessed* to have five boys. Love them! :) nt - Ria 6:01 Jul 18
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- FWIW (I just got here myself)....... - Carrie in WA 23:56 Jul 17
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- Carrie, I have no doubt that your boys will turn out well. ((())) nt - Amy in Orlando 0:00 Jul 18
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- Thank you, Amy. :o) I love what you said above - Carrie in WA 0:40 Jul 18
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- Thank you, Amy. :o) I love what you said above - Carrie in WA 0:40 Jul 18
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- Carrie, I have no doubt that your boys will turn out well. ((())) nt - Amy in Orlando 0:00 Jul 18
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- I had a Parakeet growing up and a Cockatiel as a an adult... - Susie in CA 6:58 Jul 18
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- We love our parakeet. No luck training him yet, but he's a wonderful bird. Not too much noise, not a nuisance. nt - Stephanie not in TX 6:30 Jul 18
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- It would be a parakeet for me. I like the idea of a cockatiel, but... - Ellie 6:22 Jul 18
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- I agree... - Dawn E 7:22 Jul 18
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- Finally, a positive story! Thanks for sharing. nt - Kisa in CA` 16:57 Jul 18
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- Finally, a positive story! Thanks for sharing. nt - Kisa in CA` 16:57 Jul 18
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- I agree... - Dawn E 7:22 Jul 18
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- Some birds make a lot of noise, so much so, in fact, that they become a nuisance. - Charlotte 6:10 Jul 18
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- What! Not 1 positive bird response? Really, nobody on this board has a bird and likes it? nt - Kisa in CA 6:07 Jul 18
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- My favorite bird is roasted, and comes in a plastic container, ready to eat. :D (m) - SolaMichella 6:03 Jul 18
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- We had a female parakeet who used to mimic the phone ringing and the answering machine..... - Padmé 5:16 Jul 18
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- I won't even visit someone who has a bird in their home. Ick!!! Get something with fur. nt - Beth 4:05 Jul 18 (1)
- I'm terrfied of birds so I vote for a dog. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:21 Jul 17
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- Thanks for you input! We have a wonderful Border Collie and dogs will always be my favorite! But... (m) - Kisa in CA 23:40 Jul 17
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- We have a border collie as well so I will forgive you if you get a bird. ;) Good luck finding the right one. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:48 Jul 17
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- We have a border collie as well so I will forgive you if you get a bird. ;) Good luck finding the right one. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:48 Jul 17
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- Thanks for you input! We have a wonderful Border Collie and dogs will always be my favorite! But... (m) - Kisa in CA 23:40 Jul 17
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- I once paid extra to have something shipped "Priority Mail" only to discover she didn't realize I wanted her to send it "right away!" She thought it was more of a "transit time" issue *UGH*! (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:33 Jul 18
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- I'm sorry to hear this - three weeks seems like a LONG time to try and fudge. (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:06 Jul 17
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- Wordsmith (and the accompanying TM). (nt) - Colleen 23:37 Jul 17
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- Well, shoot, we've already been through that one. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:48 Jul 17
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- Well, whatever you do, after all this...(m) - Colleen 23:58 Jul 17
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- We're R&S user's here as well and Wordsmith was a welcome break (m) - Amy in Orlando 0:13 Jul 18
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- We're R&S user's here as well and Wordsmith was a welcome break (m) - Amy in Orlando 0:13 Jul 18
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- Well, whatever you do, after all this...(m) - Colleen 23:58 Jul 17
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- Well, shoot, we've already been through that one. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:48 Jul 17
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- Wordsmith (and the accompanying TM). (nt) - Colleen 23:37 Jul 17
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- Oops! Scratch the word "didn't" in the above subject line! (nt) - Colleen 22:56 Jul 17
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- Noooo - I've been twitching for hours now. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 23:06 Jul 17
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- Do you pressure can them? freeze them? Mine are just starting here. nt - Heather in the Kootenays 8:16 Jul 18
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- I've not yet canned without Mom beside me. She died about 1 and 1/2 years ago and - Tracy in Ky 8:43 Jul 18
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- I've not yet canned without Mom beside me. She died about 1 and 1/2 years ago and - Tracy in Ky 8:43 Jul 18
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- I think 19 quarts of grn bns entitle the canner to a whole bag of chocolate chips!/nt - cat in black 6:10 Jul 18
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- Kudos to you! My mom & I usually put up about 60 pints of green beans each year. We eat cheesecake with fudge afterward!! (nt) - Pat H 5:02 Jul 18
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- LOL! Well, you've got to keep up your strength after all that, don't you? ;-) nt - BirkenstockMom 23:28 Jul 17
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- WOW - I think 19 qts deserves a whole pint of Ben and Jerry's!!!! WTG! nt - Amy in Orlando 23:07 Jul 17
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- Gracious! My beans are just coming on. I usually can them (footnote: why don't we say "jar them"?) through August and September. Good job! (nt) - Colleen 22:59 Jul 17
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- I ask, "Why do you need to know this?" and then just look at them. (m) - SolaMichella 6:08 Jul 18
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- Well, in the case of my mom, she would say through tears, "Because I love you and care about you!" Sniff, sniff. Still waiting for the answer... nt - I'm not Lisa (don't want to accidentally identify my mom) 18:47 Jul 18
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- Well, in the case of my mom, she would say through tears, "Because I love you and care about you!" Sniff, sniff. Still waiting for the answer... nt - I'm not Lisa (don't want to accidentally identify my mom) 18:47 Jul 18
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- Like Holly said, "We've covered that." And it never hurts to ask if they'd like some bean dip. (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:23 Jul 17
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- I tell them I've already answered that and I'm not talking about it anymore. nt - Holly in FL 16:02 Jul 17
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- Well, here is what we decided to do... - Old Dominion Heather (Thank you for helping me be financially responsible!) 7:39 Jul 18
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- Option 1 or 2--new car insurance would be very expensive - Ottakee 5:59 Jul 18
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- A motorcycle will save tremendously on gas. If you go route #2, do insist that dh take a riding class, if he doesn't already ride. - PariSarah in NC 5:54 Jul 18
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- Oh, and you'll be able to use it 8 months out of the year. 10 with good gear. But. . . - PariSarah in NC 6:09 Jul 18
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- Oh, and you'll be able to use it 8 months out of the year. 10 with good gear. But. . . - PariSarah in NC 6:09 Jul 18
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- I'd go with #1, and try to start saving some $$ to put toward a new car so that when this one does eventually die, you can get a much smaller loan, or even avoid one altogether, for your next car. (nt) - Erica in PA 5:33 Jul 18
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- Well since you've already had the expensive repairs done... - OhElizabeth 0:17 Jul 18
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- Oh...Oh,,, Touche!! I do want something clean and shiny! nt - Old Dominion Heather 5:21 Jul 18
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- Oh...Oh,,, Touche!! I do want something clean and shiny! nt - Old Dominion Heather 5:21 Jul 18
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- Repair bills are still cheaper than monthly car payments. - Kristine out of lurking 16:20 Jul 17
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- I drive a '92 Civic with 125K on it.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 4:35 Jul 18
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- I drive a '92 Civic with 125K on it.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 4:35 Jul 18
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- Can we get the make and mileage on the 15yo van? nt - battlemaiden 15:58 Jul 17
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- The van is only worth about $2000 in excellent condition (and this one is far from excellent!) nt - Old Dominion Heather 16:00 Jul 17
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- An alternate idea and a link... - battlemaiden 16:20 Jul 17
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- An alternate idea and a link... - battlemaiden 16:20 Jul 17
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- The van is only worth about $2000 in excellent condition (and this one is far from excellent!) nt - Old Dominion Heather 16:00 Jul 17
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- Can we get the make and mileage on the 15yo van? nt - battlemaiden 15:58 Jul 17
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- Can we get the make and mileage on the 15yo van? nt - battlemaiden 15:58 Jul 17
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- Ack. Oops! what happened there? nt - battlemaiden 15:58 Jul 17
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- Ack. Oops! what happened there? nt - battlemaiden 15:58 Jul 17
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- What brand of van? Mileage? (m) - threelops 15:56 Jul 17
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- Sorry, left that part out. 1992 Ford Aerostar with 106,000 miles. Not in great shape. nt - Old Dominion Heather 15:59 Jul 17
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- In that case, I'd seriously consider #2. (m) - threelops 16:00 Jul 17
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- I think in VA a helmet is manditory. I would make him wear one anyway. nt - Old Dominion Heather 16:08 Jul 17
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- I think in VA a helmet is manditory. I would make him wear one anyway. nt - Old Dominion Heather 16:08 Jul 17
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- In that case, I'd seriously consider #2. (m) - threelops 16:00 Jul 17
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- Sorry, left that part out. 1992 Ford Aerostar with 106,000 miles. Not in great shape. nt - Old Dominion Heather 15:59 Jul 17
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- Schoolhouse Rock Multiplication. NT - MIch elle 5:29 Jul 18
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- I'm probably in the minority... - NYSue - no flames from fellow NYers, please :) 5:55 Jul 18
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- I am not sure how bad it looks on the HSLDA website?...(m) - Maggee in NY 22:49 Jul 17
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- Depends...How Far Do You Want to Take "Sheltering" and Are You and Dh on the Same Page? - e. in nc 7:44 Jul 18
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- It depends on how far you want to go in keeping your children's hearts... - Calico Frog 6:31 Jul 18
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- That's weird. My are always white. nt - MeganP 15:34 Jul 17
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- They are yellow because you can use autofill to fill them in for you. nt - Melanie in Wa 15:33 Jul 17
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- How did that happen? We haven't changed anything. nm - ~FF~ 15:54 Jul 17
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- I'm not sure, we have autofill on our google toolbar. sm - Melanie in Wa 16:02 Jul 17
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- I'm not sure, we have autofill on our google toolbar. sm - Melanie in Wa 16:02 Jul 17
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- How did that happen? We haven't changed anything. nm - ~FF~ 15:54 Jul 17
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- Mine are always yellow. It freaked me out once cuz they were white. lol nt - Unicorn 15:27 Jul 17
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- See, mine are always white and now they're yellow...wierd!!! (m) - ~FF~ 15:53 Jul 17
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- See, mine are always white and now they're yellow...wierd!!! (m) - ~FF~ 15:53 Jul 17
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- Oh, Megan - moira 0:16 Jul 18
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- There's a whole lot of that over here, too. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:06 Jul 18
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- I am English. I have a decent work ethic. I would remind you *Not* to paint the entire population of a country with such a broad brushstroke negative comment. - Brit - A Vent! 6:02 Jul 18
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- Please read the original poster's comments (nt) - moira 6:08 Jul 18
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- I am not sure why just yet - moira 7:55 Jul 18
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- I am not sure why just yet - moira 7:55 Jul 18
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- Please read the original poster's comments (nt) - moira 6:08 Jul 18
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- Boy, does that sound totally typical. - MeganP 0:42 Jul 18
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- There's a whole lot of that over here, too. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:06 Jul 18
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- WOW - My head would have exploded! I hope it's all cleaned up for you soon. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:55 Jul 17
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- So sorry. Definitely worth a vent. nt - Unicorn 15:26 Jul 17
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- Maybe a call to OSHA would have better results. nt - ~FireFly~ 15:25 Jul 17
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- If only I were in the US! Maybe I could see if there's an equivalent departement here. nt - MeganP 15:32 Jul 17
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- If only I were in the US! Maybe I could see if there's an equivalent departement here. nt - MeganP 15:32 Jul 17
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- Wow. You have EVERY right to vent. (((Megan))) I'm sorry you're surrounded by so much incompetence and finger-pointing. (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:19 Jul 17
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- Thanks. I did have Cherry Garcia tonight! So the day's not been all bad. :-) nt - MeganP 15:31 Jul 17
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- Thanks. I did have Cherry Garcia tonight! So the day's not been all bad. :-) nt - MeganP 15:31 Jul 17
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- I used to have to put a sign on my front door, saying "Do not ring bell!' - Joni 7:01 Jul 18
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- along these same lines, what a mom used to do when I was growing up - katilac 7:08 Jul 18
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- along these same lines, what a mom used to do when I was growing up - katilac 7:08 Jul 18
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- the neighborhood kids would move in if we let them - katilac 6:59 Jul 18
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- I remember going through this when my older boys were younger (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:02 Jul 17
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- great post /nft - katilac 7:03 Jul 18
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- great post /nft - katilac 7:03 Jul 18
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- I know....m - Melissa in FL 15:59 Jul 17
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- Depends on the neighborhood. 2 yrs ago we lived in...sm - Unicorn 15:33 Jul 17
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- I'd tell them, sorry, my kids can't play. - Kristine out of lurking 15:30 Jul 17
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- Very common here. Everyone over 5 usually is outside w/o parent (m) - Gigi 15:27 Jul 17
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- This would not happen in my neighborhood (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:24 Jul 17
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- We never let our guys out of our sight (m) - ~FireFly~ 15:14 Jul 17
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- In some areas it's illegal to raise and then release the moths as the catepilars damage crops. nt - Laura R (FL) 5:27 Jul 18
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- I *can* spell caterpillar! nt - Laura R (FL) 5:27 Jul 18
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- I *can* spell caterpillar! nt - Laura R (FL) 5:27 Jul 18
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- Do they turn into a moth eventually? (m) - OhElizabeth 15:26 Jul 17
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- Yes, but it can take a looooong time... - Nebraska Pam 15:36 Jul 17
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- Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 0:08 Jul 18
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- Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 0:08 Jul 18
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- Yes, but it can take a looooong time... - Nebraska Pam 15:36 Jul 17
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- We kept one for a short while once... - Virginia Dawn 15:11 Jul 17
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- This sounds like our silkworms. - Charlotte 0:10 Jul 18
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- This sounds like our silkworms. - Charlotte 0:10 Jul 18
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- Link only (nt) - threelops 15:01 Jul 17
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- THANKS!! :^) nt - nancypants 15:04 Jul 17
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- THANKS!! :^) nt - nancypants 15:04 Jul 17
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- Search this board for "buffalo wings". Mine is in the oven. Mmmmmm! nt - Ria 14:59 Jul 17
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- I don't know how to do that here! (and I'm pretty tech. saavy over all! LOL!) nt - nancy-dumb-dumb-bo-bo-head-pants 15:01 Jul 17
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- I don't know how to do that here! (and I'm pretty tech. saavy over all! LOL!) nt - nancy-dumb-dumb-bo-bo-head-pants 15:01 Jul 17
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- Well, you know, Artsists can be tempermental! LOL ;-) nt - SolaMichella 5:41 Jul 18
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- My first one did that. It turned out it had a bad motor. They fixed it and it now kneads without the dance. nt - nandmsmom 3:46 Jul 18
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- Anna's right, it's possessed and you should take it back. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:09 Jul 17
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- What is the capacity of your KA? And how many cups of flour are you using? (m) - Ria 14:58 Jul 17
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- Hm...capacity's five quarts, and I used six cups of flour... (m) - Debra in TX 15:13 Jul 17
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- Hm...capacity's five quarts, and I used six cups of flour... (m) - Debra in TX 15:13 Jul 17
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- It's possessed ;-). Bring it back. nt - Anna 14:57 Jul 17
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- Try Librarything.com nt - Sharon H. in IL 15:37 Jul 18
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- Hand washing - as in, your hands? Or hand washing, as in delicates? nt - Ria 14:56 Jul 17
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- I think she means hand-washing dishes dish detergent. no advice, though. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 15:52 Jul 17
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- I think she means hand-washing dishes dish detergent. no advice, though. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 15:52 Jul 17
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- It is the only toy my kids have every played with, and they play it a lot!! nt - WTMindy 6:33 Jul 18
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- You know, the obsession seems to wax and wane, but Playmobil has gotten more use than any other toy we've ever had (closely followed by costumes). nt - abbeyej 15:29 Jul 17
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- I've found this too. Today I had to 'dig' all the pirates from the bottom of the HUGE Playmobil box so the kids could play! nt - Kisa in CA 23:43 Jul 17
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- To this list I'd add yards of fabric. Definitely the top three toys, well into big kid age. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:50 Jul 17
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- Yep, lol, I consider "playsilks" part of our costume collection. :o) nt - abbeyej 22:59 Jul 17
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- Yep, lol, I consider "playsilks" part of our costume collection. :o) nt - abbeyej 22:59 Jul 17
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- I've found this too. Today I had to 'dig' all the pirates from the bottom of the HUGE Playmobil box so the kids could play! nt - Kisa in CA 23:43 Jul 17
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- and here I was picturing SWB's Whiz-bang-chicken-plucker.... (nt) - Jodi-FL 15:04 Jul 17
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- HA! That was a funny blog entry! nft - unsinkable 6:20 Jul 18
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- WOW! Wonder if you could do this in a washing machine. Those old maytags had some fierce agitation, don't you know? nt - cat in black 6:14 Jul 18
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- HA! That was a funny blog entry! nft - unsinkable 6:20 Jul 18
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- Good advice below.... - Nebraska Pam 6:39 Jul 18
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- One more thing.... - Charlotte 0:29 Jul 18
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- Eczema would get me to take another look at my child's diet. - Charlotte 0:23 Jul 18
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- Yep (more) - HollyAL 14:55 Jul 17
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- No strategy...just eat and drink and pee merrily :) <sm about aim> - Pamela 4:55 Jul 18
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- I noticed you said you have a ds. Are you sure you don't mean Cheerios for target practice? nt :-) - Peggy in Va 14:45 Jul 17
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- LOL. That's what I was wondering. I can handle a Cheerieos question after 5 boys, but Cheetos leaves me blank! nt - Ria 14:57 Jul 17
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- Nope, Pamela said that she used junk foods liked Cheetos so they would get thirsty, which would begin the cycle of drink and pee. I just wondered if she had any specific strategy. Pamela?????nt - OKCyndi 15:51 Jul 17
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- My guys loved sinking the cheerios;O) nm - ~FireFly~ 15:08 Jul 17
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- Once we tried to use cheerios for "target" practice, my ds never ate them again. Reminder to myself -- weird usages of food causes the gaging effect when offered as food. :0 nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 15:34 Jul 17
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- Once we tried to use cheerios for "target" practice, my ds never ate them again. Reminder to myself -- weird usages of food causes the gaging effect when offered as food. :0 nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 15:34 Jul 17
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- Nope, Pamela said that she used junk foods liked Cheetos so they would get thirsty, which would begin the cycle of drink and pee. I just wondered if she had any specific strategy. Pamela?????nt - OKCyndi 15:51 Jul 17
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- LOL. That's what I was wondering. I can handle a Cheerieos question after 5 boys, but Cheetos leaves me blank! nt - Ria 14:57 Jul 17
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- Your loan will be for whatever it costs you to build the house. - srjbdl 6:24 Jul 18
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- Unless there's something weird going on, the loan would be for $80. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:12 Jul 17
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- Read Stephen King's The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Then decide. nt - Cindyg 18:52 Jul 18
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- Nope, I wouldn't have either. I have gotten lost in the 500-acre wood behind our house when the path changed and wandered for hours. Not fun. nt - Stella! 8:22 Jul 18
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- From the biggest Boy Scout in our family, this advice - PaulaW 7:04 Jul 18
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- I probably would if we were prepared and the weather were nice (m) - Dana in NC 0:52 Jul 18
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- I would have suggested another night, when it wouldn't have been such a rush. - Charlotte 0:49 Jul 18
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- Total non-issue, in my opinion; I'm with your husband. On the other hand, I don't agree with my own dh that my 8 year old should be driving the tractor and my 6 year old mowing the lawn...!!! (nt) - Colleen 23:35 Jul 17
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- Besides a flashlight and compass a whistle/2 way radio would come in handy. (m) - Gigi 15:17 Jul 17
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- Not in the dark, even with flashlights...here's why... - Carol in Cal. 15:11 Jul 17
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- I agree with this (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:34 Jul 17
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- Wise advice, Sherill. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:16 Jul 17
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- Wise advice, Sherill. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:16 Jul 17
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- I agree with this (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:34 Jul 17
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- If properly prepared, I would have gone. (sm) - Jenni in KS 15:04 Jul 17
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- Not under those circumstances. A path I had.... - Unicorn 14:51 Jul 17
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- This is where I am as well. Without an actual path and in the dark?? no. nt - Vkay 14:56 Jul 17
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- This is where I am as well. Without an actual path and in the dark?? no. nt - Vkay 14:56 Jul 17
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- Well... - Ria 14:49 Jul 17
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- Animal encounters wouldn't be my worry....... - Regina in MO 14:44 Jul 17
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- Strange human animal encounters would be my concern! nt - MarthaB 4:45 Jul 18
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- Strange human animal encounters would be my concern! nt - MarthaB 4:45 Jul 18
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- Well, assuming they had headlamps or flashlights, I can't see the harm. - Beth 14:43 Jul 17
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- Re: Would you do it? Opinions needed . . . - CED 14:43 Jul 17
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- In the dark? No. more - jmgconner 14:36 Jul 17
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- Or one of the dc getting lost. They're too little to know what to do if they get separated. nt - Ellie 3:35 Jul 18
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- Or one of the dc getting lost. They're too little to know what to do if they get separated. nt - Ellie 3:35 Jul 18
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- Not sporty or campsy... - Call Me Cordelia 14:32 Jul 17
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- That's what would've happened here, too. nt - threelops 14:35 Jul 17
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- Off topic only slightly--I have been there 3 times and could recommend some things if you are interested. nt - strider 14:34 Jul 17
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- That's what would've happened here, too. nt - threelops 14:35 Jul 17
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- I totally agree with you. Why take the risk? nt - Rachel in KY 14:30 Jul 17
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- I second this. nt - Karen sn 14:35 Jul 17
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- I second this. nt - Karen sn 14:35 Jul 17
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- We love Kim Possible! It's a great program. Not scary at all. (m) - Rhiannon8404 14:57 Jul 17
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- I LOVE Kim Possible. No one ever dies. And my favorite villians are Sheego and Senior Senior Jr.. m - Karen sn.....call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me....danger or trouble I'm there on the double... 14:43 Jul 17
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- Shego and Sr. Senior Junior are my favorites, too! (m) - Rhiannon8404 14:53 Jul 17
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- Shego and Sr. Senior Junior are my favorites, too! (m) - Rhiannon8404 14:53 Jul 17
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- do you mean the "so the drama" out on dvd? - katilac 14:27 Jul 17
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- I'm pretty sure my kids would have answered emphatically, "Mommy is a THING. Especially today." :) nt - OKCyndi 14:32 Jul 17
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- LOL...I was the THING last week;O) nm - ~FireFly~ 14:37 Jul 17 (1)
- Hopefully it's all cleaned up by now, but I would have tried cat litter. nt - Cindyg 18:53 Jul 18
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- Paging Quiver! more - jmgconner 14:24 Jul 17
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- ACK these things come in threes??? I'm hiding for the rest of the day! - mommyfaithe 14:29 Jul 17
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- Quick - tell us about one more mess you cleaned up today. Then the cleaning gods will smile upon you. nt - jmgconner 14:38 Jul 17
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- Quick - tell us about one more mess you cleaned up today. Then the cleaning gods will smile upon you. nt - jmgconner 14:38 Jul 17
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- ACK these things come in threes??? I'm hiding for the rest of the day! - mommyfaithe 14:29 Jul 17
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- Mop it up with a dry washcloth or towel (m) - Ria 14:21 Jul 17
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- I see this quite a bit. It makes me sad. nt - Michelle T 8:00 Jul 18
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- Ours isn't like that. nt - MarthaB 4:08 Jul 18
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- What is worse: the shrieking or completely ignoring (m) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 15:40 Jul 17
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- Do you mean volume or mean talk? nt - strider 14:29 Jul 17
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- Both, as in .... - Virginia Dawn 14:39 Jul 17
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- Both, as in .... - Virginia Dawn 14:39 Jul 17
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- It's soooo ironic that you posted this today (m) - Dana in NC 14:23 Jul 17
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- I must say that we found another homeschool family there and enjoyed their company very much. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:41 Jul 17
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- I must say that we found another homeschool family there and enjoyed their company very much. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:41 Jul 17
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- I have a couple of yell-talkers coming to visit soon... - LoriM 14:14 Jul 17
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- I notice this too and it makes me so sad, I had a mother who was a horrible yeller. nm - Amy in GA 14:03 Jul 17
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- Yes. And my $396 electric bill is money well spent! nt - Ellie 3:37 Jul 18
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- It' ssooooo hot! I took two naps, and read the rest of the day. Oh, yes, and I whined a whole lot, too. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:59 Jul 17
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- Yep, it's a lovely 104 degrees right now. We are hibernating with the a.c. :> nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 15:43 Jul 17
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- We're melting and oldest ds has a fever of 102.4. - Beth 14:47 Jul 17
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- Yep. We have the AC on, and we've been in and out of the pool (m) - Ria 14:02 Jul 17
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- I think..... - Unicorn 15:17 Jul 17
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- LOL - Unicorn is right - make it a BIG party (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:20 Jul 17
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- LOL - Unicorn is right - make it a BIG party (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:20 Jul 17
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- I'm pretty clueless about this as well, but (m) - threelops 14:05 Jul 17
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- I use itunes nt - HollyAL 13:56 Jul 17 (1)
- pregnancy mood swings....... - ilovemy5kids 6:03 Jul 18
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- I will pray for you! I am soooo sorry this has happened. I did some googling on Lexpro and here is what I found. (m) - Pat H 5:25 Jul 18
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- I feel like I say this a lot (m) - Dana in NC 1:13 Jul 18
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- (((ilovemy5kids))) Your pharmisist is a good place to go for advice - JP in WA 15:59 Jul 17
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- ITA, and is it possible - Carrie in WA 0:09 Jul 18
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- ITA, and is it possible - Carrie in WA 0:09 Jul 18
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- Ist of all I feel for you (m) - ~FireFly~ 15:36 Jul 17
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- Please get the help you need to deal with your husband's infidelity (or to leave him, if that's the right choice for you). Speak to a real, live person, preferably a pastor or family therapist. - PariSarah in NC 15:12 Jul 17
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- Thank you... - ilovemy5kids 15:24 Jul 17
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- Wow, I missed something in your OP. - Jenni in KS 15:38 Jul 17
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- Ok, gals--does anyone know about the Lexapro? Can we leave aside the castration offers and help out with Lexapro question? nt - PariSarah in NC 15:36 Jul 17
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- Wow, I missed something in your OP. - Jenni in KS 15:38 Jul 17
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- Thank you... - ilovemy5kids 15:24 Jul 17
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- What??? You're taking HIS AFFAIR too personally???? Karen has the right idea. nt - Rachel in KY 15:05 Jul 17
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- I'm going to cut off his..... - Karen sn sick of this behavior 14:46 Jul 17
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- ((Karen)) - Ria 14:54 Jul 17
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- Yeah! Where's Ree anyway?! LOL (nt) - Debra in TX 15:03 Jul 17
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- Yeah! Where's Ree anyway?! LOL (nt) - Debra in TX 15:03 Jul 17
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- ((Karen)) - Ria 14:54 Jul 17
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- I'm curious... - nancypants 14:15 Jul 17
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- Nevermind... - nancypants 14:33 Jul 17
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- Nevermind... - nancypants 14:33 Jul 17
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- *You* did *not* mess up!!! At least check that worry off your list!!! ((((((())))))) nt - Call Me Cordelia 14:11 Jul 17
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- Thanks, I appreciate that. nt - ilovemy5kids 14:30 Jul 17
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- Thanks, I appreciate that. nt - ilovemy5kids 14:30 Jul 17
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- "Get over it?" (m) - SolaMichella 14:01 Jul 17
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- Can I confess ... - ilovemy5kids 14:29 Jul 17
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- Can I confess ... - ilovemy5kids 14:29 Jul 17
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- I took it during my pregnancy - Amy in GA 14:00 Jul 17
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- Thanks, I will have to ask for another u/s. Everything looked fine on the first 2. nt - ilovemy5kids 14:28 Jul 17
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- Thanks, I will have to ask for another u/s. Everything looked fine on the first 2. nt - ilovemy5kids 14:28 Jul 17
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- Thanks for the great ideas! Today has been a l-o-n-g day! nt - Christy in OR 15:39 Jul 17
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- Boredom Busters & Rainy Day Activities - Paula H 14:28 Jul 17
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- Have them collect things (junk) around the house/outside... - Susan in TN 14:09 Jul 17
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- Board games, legos, playdoh, painting. nt - Ria 14:05 Jul 17
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- Here are some things we've done this summer... - Shelly in SC 14:00 Jul 17
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- When I had 5 children visiting with us, here are things we did... - OhElizabeth 13:48 Jul 17
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- Just a comment on how much things have changed in 20 years.... - Merry 7:13 Jul 18
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- The author of DTG talks about how this world will be when our 1st graders graduate (m) - Sarah CB 7:54 Jul 18
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- The author of DTG talks about how this world will be when our 1st graders graduate (m) - Sarah CB 7:54 Jul 18
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- I don't believe it. They can "what if" us all day, but in the end, the human brain is far too complex for this to be happening in the forseeable future. nt - Katherine B. in TX 15:19 Jul 17
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- And then what about cloning? - Sarah CB 16:02 Jul 17
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- But, if they already have a telekenetic monkey... - Sarah CB 15:44 Jul 17
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- And then what about cloning? - Sarah CB 16:02 Jul 17
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- I think I visited that website because of one of your posts. (m) - Debra in TX 14:46 Jul 17
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- When you read it... - Sarah CB 15:18 Jul 17
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- Will do! :) (nt) - Debra in TX 15:27 Jul 17
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- Will do! :) (nt) - Debra in TX 15:27 Jul 17
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- When you read it... - Sarah CB 15:18 Jul 17
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- I was pondering something similar.... - Virginia Dawn 14:10 Jul 17
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- My dh has one of those (m) - Sarah CB 15:16 Jul 17
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- My dh has one of those (m) - Sarah CB 15:16 Jul 17
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- Green tea has caffeine. - Christy in OR 13:22 Jul 17
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- Backyard Bible Club... what a great idea! i know what you mean about the heat, though... nt - LatinaRepublicana 14:01 Jul 17
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- Yes!!!! I did & You owe me:O) Where do ya want to meet? TX or SC ? (M) - ~FireFly~ 14:37 Jul 17
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- Well, ... - Unicorn 15:01 Jul 17
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- AWWW...how sweet. I wish I could meet you in person, what a 'trip' that would be. (m) - ~FireFly~ 15:39 Jul 17
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- AWWW...how sweet. I wish I could meet you in person, what a 'trip' that would be. (m) - ~FireFly~ 15:39 Jul 17
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- Well, ... - Unicorn 15:01 Jul 17
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- Yes!!!! I did & You owe me:O) Where do ya want to meet? TX or SC ? (M) - ~FireFly~ 14:35 Jul 17
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- There's an association for dentists who do what you're talking about... - OhElizabeth 14:08 Jul 17
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- I think it is the Hal Huggins (sp?) institute....(m) - Maggee in NY 23:15 Jul 17
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- I think it is the Hal Huggins (sp?) institute....(m) - Maggee in NY 23:15 Jul 17
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- Buttery yellow (m) - CynthiaOK 15:49 Jul 17
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- Chocolate and butter are two of my favorite things. Why not combine them? (m) - Jenni in KS 15:11 Jul 17
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- BTW, fingerprints don't show up on walls done this way. nt - Jenni in KS 15:12 Jul 17
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- BTW, fingerprints don't show up on walls done this way. nt - Jenni in KS 15:12 Jul 17
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- Orange. Just kidding. Go brown. nt - Robin 15:11 Jul 17
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- Guess I'm in the minority... I love yellow! Brown is OK with me, too, but yellow is my fave! nt - Kay in Cal 15:06 Jul 17
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- Do your kids touch your walls? Fingerprints will show more on dark brown . . . - Kristine out of lurking 15:04 Jul 17
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- i have found the opposite to be true... the lighter the walls, the more markings show... nt - LatinaRepublicana 5:58 Jul 18
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- Unless they're *chocolate* fingerprints! ;) (nt) - Debra in TX 15:28 Jul 17
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- i have found the opposite to be true... the lighter the walls, the more markings show... nt - LatinaRepublicana 5:58 Jul 18
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- My mom once painted a brightly lit room buttery yellow. It hurt our eyes to go in there. nt - PariSarah in NC 14:33 Jul 17
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- I'd go with a paler yellow. nt - Ria 14:18 Jul 17
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- brown! as an interior designer, (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 14:05 Jul 17
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- Yellow. The brown is going for cozy, doesn't really fit with lots of light, imho. I did yellow in my... - OhElizabeth 14:00 Jul 17
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- My kitchen is chocolate brown and I love it! Our old house had a brown living room/great room and I loved that, too. - Old Dominion Heather 13:39 Jul 17
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- wall with high ceilings in brown, rest in yellow. nt - SolaMichella 13:27 Jul 17
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- I've had chocolate brown walls and I just loved them. My ceilings were 14 ft and it (m) - Mad Charity 13:26 Jul 17
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- Ummm, neither? but definitely not brown-sorry. nt - Unicorn 13:19 Jul 17
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- Paints named after tempting foods... you can't go wrong! Chocolate! ... - nancypants 13:17 Jul 17
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- I have chocolate brown walls and love them. If your room has lots of natural light I vote for brown. nm - Amy in GA 13:06 Jul 17
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- I would do the wall with the most windows in brown and the rest of the walls in yellow. nt - shanmar 11:51 Jul 17
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- I would do yellow, but I really do not like brown. nt - momofkhm 11:48 Jul 17
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- LOL. We're having it for dinner! :) nt - Ria 13:09 Jul 17
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- You violated Board Rule #14,320: Do not post how delicious a dish is without re-posting recipe! :) nt - Classical Michele 11:33 Jul 17
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- I TIA!! Alas, my mouth was just a-waterin', but just went dry after I clicked!!nt - Ellen 11:36 Jul 17
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- LOL, the recipe was further down on the board. nm - Amy in GA 11:34 Jul 17
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- I TIA!! Alas, my mouth was just a-waterin', but just went dry after I clicked!!nt - Ellen 11:36 Jul 17
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- I went Sat. and got 15 boxes of 24 crayola crayons for .15 each. I don't think it gets much better than that! nt - Maria in Nashville 11:35 Jul 17
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- Well, except in VA where Wal-Mart was selling the same box for .14 and 1-subject notebooks for .09 (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:47 Jul 17
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- Aww...now I'm disappointed!!!!!nt - Maria in Nashville 14:12 Jul 17
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- Aww...now I'm disappointed!!!!!nt - Maria in Nashville 14:12 Jul 17
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- Well, except in VA where Wal-Mart was selling the same box for .14 and 1-subject notebooks for .09 (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:47 Jul 17
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- I'm excited to see the end result too. I hate it when calendars dog ear like that! - KristineIn 14:36 Jul 17
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- We have those same glasses. nt - Holly in FL 13:26 Jul 17
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- Looks like my desk, but will it hold the coffee cups and purses too!?! LOL! - Unicorn 13:17 Jul 17
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- I cannot wait for the after photo! (She types from beneath the pile that is her desk...) nt - Dy 11:42 Jul 17
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- You better be in the after pictures! I'm dying to see what you look like! nt - Maria in Nashville 11:38 Jul 17
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- Thank you all! These are *great* suggestions-- I never thought of cutting cardboard to fit around the books, for some reason. You all are the best! :) (nt) - Erica in PA 15:49 Jul 17
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- I wrap them tightly in Saran Wrap. Then, I wrap them tightly in cardboard. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 14:08 Jul 17
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- I wrap the book in newspaper, then into a plastic bag, then wrap in paper grocery sack. All recycled stuff! I've had no complaints. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 13:22 Jul 17
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- I've mostly wrapped books in newsprint (from end rolls), put that in clean, plastic grocery sacks and then pk in a well-padded box. I've had no complaints ;-). nt - Anna 11:30 Jul 17
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- The best condition books arrive in boxes packed with a layer of crumpled paper...if you use envelopes...m - Tap, tap, tap 11:24 Jul 17
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- Agreed - use cardboard . . . - KH 13:22 Jul 17
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- Agreed - use cardboard . . . - KH 13:22 Jul 17
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- I received some books wrapped in a large paper bag... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 11:14 Jul 17
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- I buy padded envelopes at Sams.....nt - Kay 11:07 Jul 17
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- I save boxes from Amazon, etc., and use plastic grocery bags to wrap. nt - readwithem 10:34 Jul 17
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- I have no book boxes at the moment, can you believe that? And I call myself a homeschooler. :) (nt) - Erica in PA 10:51 Jul 17
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- I have no book boxes at the moment, can you believe that? And I call myself a homeschooler. :) (nt) - Erica in PA 10:51 Jul 17
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- My idea (m) - Yvette S. 11:27 Jul 17
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- Okay, I'm going for this. I'll have to stop at the store this a.m., but it's worth a trip! Thanks, ladies, for **all** the great ideas! nt - Kristine out of lurking 6:43 Jul 18
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- This is the kind of thing we do too. nt - nancypants 14:12 Jul 17
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- This is what I'd do too. My kids call this "snacky lunch". Have a blast at the pool! (nt) - The Tutor 11:34 Jul 17
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- Okay, I'm going for this. I'll have to stop at the store this a.m., but it's worth a trip! Thanks, ladies, for **all** the great ideas! nt - Kristine out of lurking 6:43 Jul 18
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- I'd stick with the sandwich idea (m) - threelops 10:47 Jul 17
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- Oh don't know why, but corndogs seem like the perfect solution for that! Loved them as a kid. nt - OhElizabeth 10:43 Jul 17
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- I was going to suggest sandwiches ;) if you don't want the moms to make them, maybe you could make them ahead of time. nt - readwithem 10:36 Jul 17
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- The package usually says how long but if not I wouldn't use after 5 days...nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:33 Jul 17
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- LOL! Well oops to me then.... - MNClaire 11:14 Jul 17
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- I'm sure it was fine to use, I am just picky. I use...m - Tap, tap, tap 11:29 Jul 17
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- I'm sure it was fine to use, I am just picky. I use...m - Tap, tap, tap 11:29 Jul 17
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- LOL! Well oops to me then.... - MNClaire 11:14 Jul 17
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- Here is a link to the Hidden Mickey book.... - Debbie in Austin 13:44 Jul 17
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- Oops! Sometimes I can link and sometimes (obviously) I can't.... - Debbie in Austin 13:46 Jul 17
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- Oops! Sometimes I can link and sometimes (obviously) I can't.... - Debbie in Austin 13:46 Jul 17
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- We look everywhere - and now even find them when we are not at Disney! - Sara in Ohio 11:29 Jul 17
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- We are always looking for hidden Mickeys ;-D nt - karenciavo 4:42 Jul 18
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- We are always looking for hidden Mickeys ;-D nt - karenciavo 4:42 Jul 18
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- Apparently, Disneyland has them, too. I'll have to check 'em out next time I go :-) nt - Ellie 11:15 Jul 17
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- Yes, there are tons of them in every park...doing a google search should give you more info...nt - Ga Jeannie 10:49 Jul 17
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- They are everywhere!!! sm - Unicorn 10:07 Jul 17
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- Rachel, my 2 year old keeps picking green tomatoes off the vine. Tell me how to fry 'em so I quit getting mad about it! nt - Ree 13:08 Jul 17
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- I dredge slices in cornmeal with seasoned salt, then pan fry. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:43 Jul 17
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- I dredge slices in cornmeal with seasoned salt, then pan fry. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:43 Jul 17
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- We brush right away, and we also use conditioner on the dog's fur. I leave about a half of an inch of conditioner in the bottom of the bottle, then fill the bottle with water, and then shake it up. I save this bottle for the dog, and it works *really* well in keeping her fur soft and manageable, lol. It smells nice, too, always a bonus for a dog! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 13:24 Jul 17
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- A better question is: After giving your dog a bath, does he/she go straight towards the dirt to roll in it? - April in VA 11:48 Jul 17
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- We used to wait until it was dry nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:43 Jul 17
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- My dh is worse than my ds. He glanced up from breakfast the other morning and all he saw was "coconut oil"... Shall we say the male mind thought up some interesting ideas. I honestly can't read the board with him around.. ;> nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) Overhill 15:51 Jul 17
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- That is one of the disadvantages of early readers :). My 2 girls are constantly trying to read what I've got on the screen. nt - Mandamom 10:55 Jul 17
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- Yep - some of your board names get lots of laughs! :) nt - readwithem 10:37 Jul 17
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- Mine is doing it right now- He just said " I wasn't done reading" -the turkey!!! nt - Unicorn 10:09 Jul 17
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- Well he just needs to learn to read faster! ;) - OhElizabeth 10:44 Jul 17
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- Well he just needs to learn to read faster! ;) - OhElizabeth 10:44 Jul 17
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- My ds's (2 & 4) would NEVER allow me to have private time in the bathroom... - Kay in Cal 9:48 Jul 17
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- Ha, when my youngest was 2 I'd go in the bathroom and lock the door and still... - Anna 11:40 Jul 17
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- I will admit...... - Anne in Saskatchewan 9:58 Jul 17
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- Ha, when my youngest was 2 I'd go in the bathroom and lock the door and still... - Anna 11:40 Jul 17
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- IMO, one at a maximum. I didn't do a single "research" paper before 7th grade, and I could have gone... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 10:26 Jul 17
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- Thanks! nt - mel 6:21 Jul 18
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- Thanks, Pam, I find your response quite liberating! nm - Nebraska Pam, mom to a rising 7th grader 15:43 Jul 17
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- Thanks! nt - mel 6:21 Jul 18
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- OOO.... I know this one! - SW in IL 16:05 Jul 17
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- we're TNG fans too... one of my dh first questions to me when we were dating was, "do you watch TNG?" haha! nt - LatinaRepublicana 6:02 Jul 18
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- we're TNG fans too... one of my dh first questions to me when we were dating was, "do you watch TNG?" haha! nt - LatinaRepublicana 6:02 Jul 18
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- Well...having watched most of this series.... - Ellen 10:13 Jul 17
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- Netflixing is a verb, now days LOL - Regina in MO 9:34 Jul 17
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- I agree skin mites. BTDT UGH!! - Regina in MO 9:19 Jul 17
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- Not a vet, but it could be mange (caused by skin mites, I think)... I'd take him in. You don't want a nude cat! nt - Kay in Cal 9:16 Jul 17
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- Love this post, Pat, thank you! nm - Nebraska Pam, two boys here, 9 & 11 6:49 Jul 18
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- Oh, Pat, this is a great list... - Debra in CO 6:24 Jul 18
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- That was wonderful, Pat. I have 3 DSs. 4.5, 2 and due next month. They're exasperating and wonderful! nt - Heidi in OR 13:41 Jul 17
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- With 2 boys of my own I can totally relate to your post.nt - Gloria in AR 13:27 Jul 17
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- Let me tell you something about those future dil's... - Anna 11:50 Jul 17
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- He-he, that was cute! I have 2 boys and they ARE a learning experience! nt - ChristyX5 9:17 Jul 17
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- I was just reading down below and (m) - ~FireFly~ 14:53 Jul 17
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- We had no luck some years ago. - SW in IL 15:54 Jul 17
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- Thanks, Sue! /nt - Karen in StL 5:11 Jul 18
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- Thanks, Sue! /nt - Karen in StL 5:11 Jul 18
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- Oops! I forgot to give a link title, so nothing shows. Here it is. - Jenni in KS 9:35 Jul 17
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- No link. :( nt - jmgconner 9:23 Jul 17
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- I live pretty close to Santa Clarita, and they say average July high is 94 degrees? Ha ha ha ha...! - Kay in Cal 11:18 Jul 17
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- Wow, I guess if you have enough money, sure. But a couple of those, in particular, are quite expensive to live in! nt - Dy 10:23 Jul 17
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- I have lived in 2 of the top 10. :-) They didn't take into account traffic. Naperville, IL is horrible to drive in. nt - Gigi 9:19 Jul 17
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- That was my thought with the #4 choice (Columbia MD-middle of DC/Baltimore) nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 9:28 Jul 17
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- That was my thought with the #4 choice (Columbia MD-middle of DC/Baltimore) nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 9:28 Jul 17
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- I'll be purchasing a set of LG frontloaders this week... (m) - Sharon in SC 10:32 Jul 17
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- Didn't finish train of thought - the place I'm purchasing the LGs does not carry Kenmore. ;-} nt - Sharon in SC 10:33 Jul 17
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- Didn't finish train of thought - the place I'm purchasing the LGs does not carry Kenmore. ;-} nt - Sharon in SC 10:33 Jul 17
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- I'll be purchasing a set of LG frontloaders this week... (m) - Sharon in SC 10:32 Jul 17
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- I replaced my Neptune with Whirlpool Duet (m) - JS in FL 9:03 Jul 17
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- Have you had any problems with odor from your Duet... - Debbie in BC 11:45 Jul 17
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- No, I haven't, and my laundry room is small enough (m) - JS in FL 6:43 Jul 18
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- No, I haven't, and my laundry room is small enough (m) - JS in FL 6:43 Jul 18
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- Have you had any problems with odor from your Duet... - Debbie in BC 11:45 Jul 17
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- difficult times...(((Praying here))) nt - ~FireFly~ 14:54 Jul 17
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- Oh my goodness...praying here. (nt) - Pat H 9:23 Jul 17
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- Praying. nt - Deb in NJ 9:05 Jul 17
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- Praying here (nt) - The Tutor 9:02 Jul 17
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- I think this is a bind up of several books. Can you get the individual books? nft - unsinkable 7:36 Jul 18
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- link for you - katilac 14:18 Jul 17
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- AAA - Sandy in Indy 9:26 Jul 17
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- Mine too!! One week from today!! nt - Unicorn 10:11 Jul 17
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- Our 13th is coming up in November. I like these ideas. Thanks. nt - Not1Worry 9:12 Jul 17
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- Make a book with your favorite 13 photos of just the two of you and 13 reasons why you are so lucky to be together and 13 wishes for your future together. (m) - d4pw in So.FLA 8:51 Jul 17
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- I am amazed that you would be able to find 13 photos of you as a couple!!!! - Mary in WA State 10:03 Jul 17
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- I am amazed that you would be able to find 13 photos of you as a couple!!!! - Mary in WA State 10:03 Jul 17
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- There's a product that comes in a little brown bottle that gets out rust stains. Try the laundry area of supermarkets, Wal-Mart, etc. (nt) - Wendi 8:11 Jul 17
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- It is called Whink, and it works very well. nt - Katherine B. in TX 8:16 Jul 17
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- If you can't find that, look for another product called, Iron Out. It works well, too - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:58 Jul 17
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- If you can't find that, look for another product called, Iron Out. It works well, too - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:58 Jul 17
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- It is called Whink, and it works very well. nt - Katherine B. in TX 8:16 Jul 17
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- When it comes to muffins, I just substitute soft wheat for regular flour with no problems. Best banana muffins inside (m) - Classical Michele 8:09 Jul 17
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- Must have been a popular day for birth - it's mine and my dh's birthday too! - Sara in Ohio 11:37 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday!! Have fun. nt - WTMindy 8:41 Jul 17
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- Stopped back by...Happy Birthday to you all!! nt - Just Me 8:36 Jul 17
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- Oh, it's my birthday too!! Hope we all have a wonderful day! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 8:28 Jul 17
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- It's my birthday, too! Many happy returns of the day :) nft - Cindy in FL. 7:29 Jul 17
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- (((big hugs, Camy))) - Linda Lou :o) 10:45 Jul 17
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- (((((Camy))))) You're doing the right thing by taking care of your own household first..... - Dana in OR 8:42 Jul 17
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- You can't make everyone happy (m) - Dana in NC 7:50 Jul 17
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- (((Cami))) Oh dear, you need to just eat some chocolate (m) - Tammyla 7:50 Jul 17
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- Camy--I know what it's like to live in a tourist destination!! - PariSarah in NC 7:35 Jul 17
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- And tell your husband that he can learn the phrase: "I'm sorry, hon. That really s*cks. Anything I can do?" nt - PariSarah in NC 7:37 Jul 17
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- And tell your husband that he can learn the phrase: "I'm sorry, hon. That really s*cks. Anything I can do?" nt - PariSarah in NC 7:37 Jul 17
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- Cami, you know, I'm not... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:34 Jul 17
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- And I misspelled your name, but the sentiment is the same! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:35 Jul 17
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- Is it possible for the all wise Flaming Sword of Moderation to make a sweep over my MIL & SIL? (nt) - Pat H 7:37 Jul 17
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- Ha! Well, I can only work on the willing, so is it ok if I just sweep over you? - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 7:43 Jul 17
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- Pam, your levity is HIGHLY appreciated as well as the euphemistic sword. Thank you! (nt) - Pat H 7:47 Jul 17
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- Pam, your levity is HIGHLY appreciated as well as the euphemistic sword. Thank you! (nt) - Pat H 7:47 Jul 17
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- Ha! Well, I can only work on the willing, so is it ok if I just sweep over you? - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 7:43 Jul 17
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- Is it possible for the all wise Flaming Sword of Moderation to make a sweep over my MIL & SIL? (nt) - Pat H 7:37 Jul 17
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- And I misspelled your name, but the sentiment is the same! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:35 Jul 17
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- ((((Camy)))) I know your pain...Just recently had to put my foot down about something similar (m) - Pat H 7:28 Jul 17
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- Camy, great priorities! - Carol in Cal. 7:24 Jul 17
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- Carol, your point is well-taken.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 7:29 Jul 17
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- Oh. My. Gosh. - Carol in Cal. 11:36 Jul 17
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- oh. my.word. Well, you can't control their response. Agreeing that you did them a HUGE favor to tell them about the current health status. nt - readwithem 8:31 Jul 17
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- Wow! - Robin in NC 7:37 Jul 17
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- Yeah, tell them they can come if they will do clean-up duty. nt - Noelle 7:47 Jul 17
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- Yeah, tell them they can come if they will do clean-up duty. nt - Noelle 7:47 Jul 17
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- Oh. My. Gosh. - Carol in Cal. 11:36 Jul 17
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- Carol, your point is well-taken.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 7:29 Jul 17
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- Happy Anniversary. Wishing you both a peaceful, pain-free day. nt - Amy in Orlando 10:03 Jul 17
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- Hey, it's our 13th anniversary too! Happy anniverary to you! (m) - AFwife Claire 9:26 Jul 17
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- So, that's 3 of us with the same 13th anniversary. WOW! nt - TESEmom 11:03 Jul 17
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- Well, ours isn't today, but it will 13th next month. - Robin 15:20 Jul 17
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- Well, ours isn't today, but it will 13th next month. - Robin 15:20 Jul 17
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- So, that's 3 of us with the same 13th anniversary. WOW! nt - TESEmom 11:03 Jul 17
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- Have a happy day... - Old Dominion Heather 8:27 Jul 17
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- Happy anniversary, Kay. May you get to enjoy more of the "and in health" in the coming year. nt - PariSarah in NC 8:03 Jul 17
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- Best wishes, Kay. And I hope he has a pain-free day, as well. Congrats! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:45 Jul 17
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- Hey! It's my 13th anniversary too. I wish you a peaceful, happy day. - TESEmom 7:29 Jul 17
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- Happy Anniversary, and another wish/prayer for a peaceful day. (m) - Tammyla 7:28 Jul 17
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- Happy anniversary, and I DO wish you a peaceful day! - Rebecca in GA 7:18 Jul 17
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- I think it's great for fathers and their sons to get time alone together! Dh and Ds spent a week together in Utah in June...more - PameLA in VA 8:32 Jul 17
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- If I dared tell my boys about this, I know they'd be jealous! I hope they have a blast! nt - threelops 7:47 Jul 17
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- Ooooohhhhh, it's just plain GOOD! (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 13:16 Jul 17
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- Thanks so much! nt - Holly in FL 13:24 Jul 17
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- Thanks so much! nt - Holly in FL 13:24 Jul 17
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- Mine love Rod & Staff preschool workbooks - Jenn in Mo 10:44 Jul 17
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- this is the perfect time to look at 5 in a Row, or Before 5 in a Row (m) - Annei n Saskatchewan 10:08 Jul 17
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- This would be a good time to teach her how to write circles and lines... - Ellie 9:25 Jul 17
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- If she is ready....teach her to read.... - WTMindy 8:49 Jul 17
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- My guys enjoyed Saxon K at 3-4 years (m) - threelops 7:54 Jul 17
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- Have fun - m - Peggy in Va 7:48 Jul 17
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- Oh goodie! Someone to boss around! LOL (m) - SolaMichella 7:19 Jul 17
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- Link to 3R's series - SolaMichella 7:20 Jul 17
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- *sigh* trying again. - SolaMichella 7:21 Jul 17
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- *sigh* trying again. - SolaMichella 7:21 Jul 17
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- Link to 3R's series - SolaMichella 7:20 Jul 17
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- My ds loved the ETC primers - Get Ready for the Code, Get Set for the Code, Go for the Code. (nt) - Wendi 7:18 Jul 17
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- Donnayoung.org has some basic (m) - Tammyla 9:09 Jul 17
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- Sometimes I post a posterboard of goals, or just a sheet of paper.... - Amy 7:06 Jul 17
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- Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! nt - Tammyla 8:06 Jul 18
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- Happy Birthday! nt - Amy in Orlando 10:04 Jul 17
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- What a lovely post! Happy Birthday. nt - WTMindy 8:51 Jul 17
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- Make sure they realize that you find them more interesting and more fun than spending time on this board. They are watching and they realize more than you know. - Josie 8:50 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday, and thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. :o) nt - threelops 7:45 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday! And... - Shelly in IL 7:30 Jul 17
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- Reading your post more completely, it sounds like you do embrace your beautiful 50 year old self!!! nt - Shelly in IL 7:32 Jul 17
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- Reading your post more completely, it sounds like you do embrace your beautiful 50 year old self!!! nt - Shelly in IL 7:32 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday! (m) - Beth in OH 7:20 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday! - TinaM 7:19 Jul 17
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- Wow! I hope you'll print this out and save it. Happy birthday! I'm a few years behind you and suddenly, 50 doesn't seem nearly as old as it did 40 years ago. Blessings on your day!! nt - readwithem 7:11 Jul 17
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- Happy birthday, Janie. Many, many blessings to you! nt - PariSarah in NC 7:10 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday, Janie. All these years on the board, your words of encouragement... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 6:48 Jul 17
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- Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this wonderful milestone for you. Happy Birthday!!! (nt) - Margaret H 6:36 Jul 17
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- Lovely post. Thank you, and congratulations. I am almost there, and feeling as if I am entering a new frontier, with energy, more education, and more time than I have ever had. Looking forward here too. (nt) - Regina in St. Louis 6:36 Jul 17
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- Happy Birthday! m - Donna in OH 6:34 Jul 17
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- Wonderful post. Happy Birthday! (nt) - Heather in WI 6:33 Jul 17
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- Oh, Pat, how exciting! (m) - Dy 10:30 Jul 17
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- Pat, I look forward to seeing pictures! (nt) - Jackie in AR 6:10 Jul 17
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- Re: Back from the church renovation and some neat changes took place this weekend! (m) - Krista 6:09 Jul 17
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- If your child gets cold easily bring some sweat pants, sweat shirt, mittens and hat. - lynn 7:38 Jul 17
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- Lol. It depends on how much they plan on falling. ;o) I'd wear shorts and a t-shirt. Otherwise long pants, t-shirt, cardigan (to take off), mittens. nt - abbeyej 6:22 Jul 17
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- A pair of mittens!! So if/when they fall, their hands don't get wet and cold. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:15 Jul 17
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- Long pants, a short sleeved shirt, and a sweater/sweatshirt to put on if they get cold. (nt) - Jackie in AR 6:00 Jul 17
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- This and a pair of mittens. Our girls also wear a headband type thing designed to cover their ears. nt - Sharon in SC 6:36 Jul 17
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- Oh, good idea! One of my dd's ears get so cold. I'd think - Molly 6:38 Jul 17
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- Oh, good idea! One of my dd's ears get so cold. I'd think - Molly 6:38 Jul 17
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- This and a pair of mittens. Our girls also wear a headband type thing designed to cover their ears. nt - Sharon in SC 6:36 Jul 17
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- Valerie, my heart goes out to you and your dh. I'll be praying. What a - Molly 5:58 Jul 17
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- There are several email search engines out there, but (m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 5:57 Jul 17
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- Consider that you may be doing this young woman a favor... - Nebraska Pam 6:57 Jul 18
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- I know my dh... - nancypants 14:09 Jul 17
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- Oh and... - nancypants 14:45 Jul 17
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- Oh and... - nancypants 14:45 Jul 17
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- It is not only about the dh, but do I want my kids seeing this (m) - Melissa in NC 11:33 Jul 17
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- While I trust my husband, there is no need to tempt, cause impure thoughts, or <more> - cin 10:06 Jul 17
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- Is this the first time she's dressed like this? Are you usually home when she comes to clean? (m) - Rhiannon8404 9:56 Jul 17
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- Maybe I'm just spoiled, but I honestly would have no problems with my dh staying home in this situation. - PariSarah in NC 7:51 Jul 17
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- I would call and trust dh, also... - The Tutor 9:07 Jul 17
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- Yes, I agree... - abbeyej 8:28 Jul 17
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- I agree. I think my DH is fully capable of handling that situation (m) - Dana in NC 8:12 Jul 17
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- I'm spoiled, as well. And as usual, ITA. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:59 Jul 17
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- Although, bad as I am, I might... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:09 Jul 17
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- Yup, you're bad....and hillarious!! nt - WTMindy 8:54 Jul 17
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- Yup, you're bad....and hillarious!! nt - WTMindy 8:54 Jul 17
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- Although, bad as I am, I might... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:09 Jul 17
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- I would call and trust dh, also... - The Tutor 9:07 Jul 17
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- Definitely call...but (m) - Scarlett 7:19 Jul 17
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- I too agree. Dh once had a female manager who was quite taken with him (m) - Pat H 7:36 Jul 17
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- I too agree. Dh once had a female manager who was quite taken with him (m) - Pat H 7:36 Jul 17
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- Call the owner trust your husband... - Regina in MO 7:00 Jul 17
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- I would send her home, then call, complain, and ask for someone else. nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:29 Jul 17 (1)
- Send a reply that says while you can certainly understand the difficuly of the frozen account, you referrd the situation to your "Counsel" who will not allow you to lift the dispute until you receive the merchandise. Afterall, I've received a lot of counsel from this board! nt - Praisefor3 6:13 Jul 17 (1)
- I would hand her a t-shirt and tell her to put it on. (m) - Jackie in AR 6:09 Jul 17
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- I'd call the owner and I'd talk to my dh to see if he couldn't leave the house - Molly 5:59 Jul 17
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- Definitely call the owner! - lovemykids 5:42 Jul 17
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- Duh! Just thought of something. - lovemykids 5:45 Jul 17
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- Duh! Just thought of something. - lovemykids 5:45 Jul 17
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- I'd get another older mature cleaning lady. nt - Padmé 5:41 Jul 17
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- I think you could call the owner. Heap compliments on her work, and then mention that you assumed whoever came would dress a bit more professionally. Suggest a uniform (many cleaning services do this). nt - PariSarah in NC 5:41 Jul 17
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- I give them an apron--because I don't want them to mess up their pretty outfit :) Make it the biggest apron you've got--or just an old tshirt. nt - mrs. whatsit 5:36 Jul 17 (1)
- Your sewing store may have a cabinet catalog and the cabinets... - Padmé 10:42 Jul 17
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- I don't have a table that hides the machine, but - Claire 6:42 Jul 17
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- Just saw your other post. Here is another link - Claire 6:57 Jul 17
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- I just found this one on some site. This is probably what I will go with. - LMA 7:00 Jul 17
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- I just found this one on some site. This is probably what I will go with. - LMA 7:00 Jul 17
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- p.s. The older machines all have bolts - Claire 6:43 Jul 17
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- Just saw your other post. Here is another link - Claire 6:57 Jul 17
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- Yea!!! I have heard very good things about the pump. (nt) - Claire 6:44 Jul 17
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- Do keep us posted.... - Anna 5:32 Jul 17
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- I meant to type "punching in bUttons"! LOL nt - Anna 5:34 Jul 17
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- I meant to type "punching in bUttons"! LOL nt - Anna 5:34 Jul 17
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- Surprised I still have it but here it is! LONG! - KPzz 18:33 Jul 18
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- I use Excel spreadsheet set up like another homeschool mom... - Donna in OH 6:57 Jul 17
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- KPzz has a greast post on this.... - Peela 4:34 Jul 17
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- I empty mine everyday! I get about 100 daily in the spam folder. nt - LMA 5:25 Jul 17
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- I didn't know it was out yet! Heading to the bookstore....nt - Rachel in KY 5:41 Jul 17
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- ds (16) states "just as well written as the last, and I love how they develope the characters," he's about 1/2 through (got it yest. from the library) nm - Emily in IL 5:39 Jul 17
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- I saw this the other day - I hope it's as good as the first. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:38 Jul 16
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- Oh, no! We haven't even heard of it. We loved Peter and the Starcatchers. We'll have to check it out. nt - Rhiannon8404 21:46 Jul 16
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- Can you imagine how *annoying* you would be if you actually did these things?! LOL I love it!!! (nt) - Erica in PA 14:03 Jul 17
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- Lately I have resorted to singing "I wish I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner" in public. (m) - Melissa in NC 11:36 Jul 17
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- Love these! I am going to use #3 with my kids. : ) nt - Stella! 8:50 Jul 17
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- We regularly say (in place of #19), "I'm sorry, but it's medical experiments for the lot of you." nt - Jenni in KS 5:54 Jul 17
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- LOL, my kids LOVE doing clinical trials (for cash or gift cards!) and do then whenever possible. Too funny! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:52 Jul 17
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- And I've been known to sing "opera" in the kitchen. MIL does it more frequently and gets her dog to join in:o) nt - Jenni in KS 5:55 Jul 17
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- LOL, my kids LOVE doing clinical trials (for cash or gift cards!) and do then whenever possible. Too funny! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:52 Jul 17
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- Thanks, I needed that :-) nt - Noelle 5:52 Jul 17
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- Dh and ds just came over to see what I was giggling about. Thanks for the morning laugh. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:34 Jul 17
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- I think I'm going to try 3,10,&11 on my kids. These are GREAT!! Thanks for the laugh. :o) nt - Peggy in Va 4:14 Jul 17
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- I woke up in such a crummy mood this morning and I feel much better now. Thank you! I well use 3,6,7,9 and 16 today.nt - Mad Charity 3:59 Jul 17
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- crumby? crummy? Which is correct? It is just so strange that I wrote that word. I don't think I've ever even said it, much less spelled it. nt - Mad Charity 4:04 Jul 17
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- Crummy. Unless the fact that the dc forgot to clean up after making toast is what made your mood go sour. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:11 Jul 17
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- Thank you! Mystery solved. nt - Mad Charity 10:16 Jul 17
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- Thank you! Mystery solved. nt - Mad Charity 10:16 Jul 17
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- Crummy. Unless the fact that the dc forgot to clean up after making toast is what made your mood go sour. *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:11 Jul 17
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- crumby? crummy? Which is correct? It is just so strange that I wrote that word. I don't think I've ever even said it, much less spelled it. nt - Mad Charity 4:04 Jul 17
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- Hey! Have you been spying on me? - moira 22:42 Jul 16
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- LOL! nt - lovemykids 5:47 Jul 17
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- LOL! nt - lovemykids 5:47 Jul 17
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