- No help, Crissy. But I cringe for you! I'm so sorry this happened. I'll pray right now for quick, complication-free healing. nt - mama of two-ize 22:04 Jul 25
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- Thank you! nt - Crissy 22:39 Jul 25
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- Thank you! nt - Crissy 22:39 Jul 25
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- At our local Target store supplies are on sale through Saturday. Very inexpensive! nt - Kate CA 23:02 Jul 25
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- WalMart... just went to their back-to-school sale today (nt) - The Tutor 21:09 Jul 25
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- I have a young cousin who fits that description to a T! - nancypants 20:50 Jul 25
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- LOL!! nt - Crissy in WA 22:40 Jul 25
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- Snicker! Snicker! Thanks, I needed a good laugh. (nt) - The Tutor 21:07 Jul 25
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- Now THAT's Funny!! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:32 Jul 25
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- According to the trusty online translator Hillary hit the nail on the head. (link only) - The Tutor 21:18 Jul 25
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- Link inside - mama of two-ize 21:16 Jul 25
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- How funny. We posted the same link at the same time. LOL (nt) - The Tutor 21:18 Jul 25
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- That is funny! Great minds think alike, aye? nt - mama of two-ize 21:25 Jul 25
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- That is funny! Great minds think alike, aye? nt - mama of two-ize 21:25 Jul 25
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- How funny. We posted the same link at the same time. LOL (nt) - The Tutor 21:18 Jul 25
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- "In Deus , Meus Spes??" Maybe??? nt - Hillary in KS 20:01 Jul 25
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- Yah... you *are* a pathetic bum looker! You Bum looker you! nt - nancypants 21:11 Jul 25
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- Are you looking at my bum? Cheeky bum looker! nt - Simon 21:53 Jul 25
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- Are you looking at my bum? Cheeky bum looker! nt - Simon 21:53 Jul 25
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- No, wait, I've just located my thesaurus! ;d nt - Veronica 19:51 Jul 25
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- Isn't Mucinex the same as Guifinasen? (sm) - Diana in OR 23:09 Jul 25
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- As I wrote to Nancypants waaaay down below, Mucinex is the answer! (m) - mama of two-ize 21:21 Jul 25
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- This isn't a prescription medication? nt - Crissy in WA 21:46 Jul 25
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- Nope. nt - mama of two-ize 22:01 Jul 25
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- Nope. nt - mama of two-ize 22:01 Jul 25
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- This isn't a prescription medication? nt - Crissy in WA 21:46 Jul 25
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- Are you snarkin' green stuff? - nancypants 20:59 Jul 25
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- Oh...me too...and now my throat is starting to burn and my chest is getting tight. (nt) - Pam in MS 20:24 Jul 25
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- Re: Horrible sinus headache/pressure - tamthemom 20:16 Jul 25
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- A thought..... - janette2mom 20:16 Jul 25
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- Sony Vegas is good and inexpensive...... - janette2mom 20:14 Jul 25
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- Don't know about Pinnacle (ugh, lost work!), but here's how to get educational pricing on software for homeschool (m) - Ian 19:53 Jul 25
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- Somehow my sentence didn't finish. Here's the full version (m) - Ian 19:53 Jul 25
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- Somehow my sentence didn't finish. Here's the full version (m) - Ian 19:53 Jul 25
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- Now I'm confused. So strange. Dh suggests this link... - battlemaiden 20:16 Jul 25
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- Try this... - *anj* 19:59 Jul 25
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- Nope, still forbidden..nt - Unicorn 20:09 Jul 25
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- Nope, still forbidden..nt - Unicorn 20:09 Jul 25
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- Here is a different photo.. - battlemaiden 19:55 Jul 25
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- No luck, I still don't have permission :( nm - Melissa in FL 19:58 Jul 25
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- The other one was cooler though, because it said "Big Stick" oh well!! :) nt - *anj* 19:56 Jul 25
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- No luck, I still don't have permission :( nm - Melissa in FL 19:58 Jul 25
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- Whoa!! I got a big huge forbidden sign from the link!! nm - Melissa in FL 19:39 Jul 25
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- Bummer I am forbidden too!nt - MelissaJ 19:53 Jul 25
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- I did, too. nt - Sharon in SC 19:44 Jul 25
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- That is so funny. I was just joking with dh about not searching the internet... - battlemaiden 19:43 Jul 25
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- Really? Try again, because I had no problem at all. Cool picture!! nt - *anj* 19:42 Jul 25
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- I want to see too!!!! - Melissa in FL 19:57 Jul 25
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- I want to see too!!!! - Melissa in FL 19:57 Jul 25
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- Bummer I am forbidden too!nt - MelissaJ 19:53 Jul 25
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- I happen to know "Anchors Away" sounds terrific on a big church organ. nt - kalanamak 19:21 Jul 25
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- Oh no, I couldn't imagine this on a big church organ:O) LOL. nm - ~FF~ 19:23 Jul 25
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- LOL, I have a funny story about the "hymn" Anchors Aweigh (sm) - AFwife Claire 20:53 Jul 25
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- LOL, I have a funny story about the "hymn" Anchors Aweigh (sm) - AFwife Claire 20:53 Jul 25
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- Oh no, I couldn't imagine this on a big church organ:O) LOL. nm - ~FF~ 19:23 Jul 25
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- Yes, I have one (m) - SolaMichella 20:37 Jul 25
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- It won't clean the shower, but will help keep it cleaner between deep cleanings. nt - Michelle T 20:32 Jul 25
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- We have it (m) - JS in FL 19:44 Jul 25
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- Believe me, when I say that if and when DH finds it, he'll buy it, LOL. "Mr Gadget" (m) - ~FireFly~ 19:14 Jul 25
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- LOL, my dh was the one who brought it home! (nm) - JS in FL 20:18 Jul 25
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- LOL, my dh was the one who brought it home! (nm) - JS in FL 20:18 Jul 25
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- I haven't tried it but it sure is tempting, isn't it? :) nt - MelissaJ 19:12 Jul 25
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- I do a weekly sheet of assignments. It took a bit but it works well now (older boys are 13, twins 12) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:23 Jul 25
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- What we do - Melissa in Fl 19:38 Jul 25
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- I give my dd (10) all of her work for the day and she comes to me as needed. m... - Orangeblossom 19:28 Jul 25
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- I always assigned weekly to give my ds the ability to work ahead and be flexible. As he got older if he needed more time on a project I might give him a due date 2 weeks out. I just used regular notebook paper -- nothing fancy. nt - Mandamom 19:10 Jul 25
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- Unbelievable! (nt) - The Tutor 20:32 Jul 25
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- That's amazing. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:25 Jul 25
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- fascinating! nt - Virginia Dawn 19:15 Jul 25
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- Babies first walking are just wonderful! WTG Ella. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:10 Jul 25
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- How wonderful! What a moment to treasure! (nt) - The Tutor 21:04 Jul 25
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- Awwww, Andie! A bittersweet milestone. Thanks for sharing. nt - Doran 19:20 Jul 25
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- Your post made me think about how I've always felt like there was something *wrong* with me for only wanting one child (m) - molly's mom 20:44 Jul 25
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- Every mom is different... - J in Japan 21:35 Jul 25
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- Same boat here (m) - BirkenstockMom 21:00 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the support, Birkenstockmom. It really means a lot to me. - molly's mom, who also wears Birks (and Crocs!) 21:33 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the support, Birkenstockmom. It really means a lot to me. - molly's mom, who also wears Birks (and Crocs!) 21:33 Jul 25
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- Every mom is different... - J in Japan 21:35 Jul 25
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- Re: Looking to a thoughtful answer from my dh's question, "Why do you want to keep having more babies?" - Nanci in WA 18:36 Jul 25
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- Thank you for this advise - margaret 19:18 Jul 25
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- Thank you for this advise - margaret 19:18 Jul 25
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- Have you read... - WendyWords 18:36 Jul 25
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- Not a serious answer, but I was thinking longingly about another for the "babymoon" getaway in the hospital. m - Jami in MO, bound for TX 18:34 Jul 25
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- And my dh said, "no you can't have another baby just for the vacation at the hospital." ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 18:35 Jul 25 (1)
- I wish I could help but I have the same problem - hpymomof3 18:30 Jul 25
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- So nervous about posting, I can't even spell correctly. That should be, "Looking FOR a thoughtful answer TO my dh's answer". sorry. - Amy in PA 18:22 Jul 25
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- Re: Is it possible to buy a commercial grade swingset for our backyard... - Jann in TX 18:36 Jul 25
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- Oh, what an amazing bit of news! I'm so glad to hear this - thank you for updating us. {{hugs}} to all of you guys. nt - Dy 20:09 Jul 25
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- Welcome home, Jenni. I'm so thankful it went well. Continued prayers coming your way. nt - Veronica 19:32 Jul 25
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- Prayers and Blessings to your family esp Jordan:O) nm - ~FF~ 19:22 Jul 25
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- Fantastic! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:08 Jul 25
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- That's amazing, wonderful news! Thank you so much for the continual updates. I've been praying here! nt - mama of two-ize 18:21 Jul 25
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- I'm so happy to read this, Jenni! I hope the rest of her recovery goes smoothly. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:11 Jul 25
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- Could your sister look into Florida Virtual School? (m) - JS in FL 20:15 Jul 25
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- Re: I my, I just offered to homescool my nephew - he's 16! How do I do it? (m) - Melissa in FL 19:54 Jul 25
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- Actually, she could be the primary educator...however, she much be certified. m - Holly in FL 20:04 Jul 25
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- "MUST" not "much." nt - Holly in FL 20:05 Jul 25
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- "MUST" not "much." nt - Holly in FL 20:05 Jul 25
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- Actually, she could be the primary educator...however, she much be certified. m - Holly in FL 20:04 Jul 25
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- Question...do you hold a valid teaching certifiate in the state of FL? That's the only way to legally do this. nt - Holly in FL 19:47 Jul 25
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- Personally, I'd test to see where he *really* is in the three 3Rs, make - kalanamak 19:27 Jul 25
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- My first thought at the late middle/early high school level is to figure out what your long-term goal is. - Mandamom 19:20 Jul 25
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- I would seriously consider A Beka DVDs. They take the bulk of the teaching burden off me, and I can supplement with whatever I like. nt - Katherine B. in TX 19:11 Jul 25
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- One thing that comes to mind is ACE - Busy Mom 18:09 Jul 25
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- First, rewind to the part *prior* to doing such a crazy thing...then say, "I'm sorry, I just can't concentrate on my family as well as a teenager right now". LOL. You're braver than me. nt - battlemaiden 17:55 Jul 25
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- That should read "OH MY" not "I MY." nt - d4pw in So.FLA 17:52 Jul 25
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- If it is dark granite with a haze (sort of cloudy) ... - Lisa in TX 18:31 Jul 25
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- Not sure of the answer to your first Q, but part two: - Mad Jenny Flint 18:01 Jul 25
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- Agreeing with Mad Jenny. Call a local tile or ganite dealer and m - Stacy in NJ 18:06 Jul 25
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- Agreeing with Mad Jenny. Call a local tile or ganite dealer and m - Stacy in NJ 18:06 Jul 25
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- Recipe of the week inside.....Will the owner please take credit! Chck. wing dip.... - Unicorn 19:53 Jul 25
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- I asked several questions and got some great responses (m) - katalaska 17:47 Jul 25
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- thanks for answering! nt - Pster 18:43 Jul 25
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- thanks for answering! nt - Pster 18:43 Jul 25
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- Glad to know this -- relieved for you! nt - Doran 19:41 Jul 25
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- Alright!!! Good news:O) nm - ~FF~ 19:21 Jul 25
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- :-) nt - Virginia Dawn 18:51 Jul 25
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- Yay! So happy for you! nt - Dawn E 17:42 Jul 25
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- Wonderful!!!! nt - Amy in Orlando 17:31 Jul 25
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- Great news! :) nt - Ria 17:31 Jul 25
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- Yippee! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:28 Jul 25
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- I'm in love with mine, and when I cannot find it, I check the bedrooms 'cause my kids keep swiping it. Link inside. - Jean in Wisc. 17:53 Jul 25
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- O.K. Link again.... - Jean in Wisc. 17:54 Jul 25
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- O.K. Link again.... - Jean in Wisc. 17:54 Jul 25
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- I agree that I would want to discuss the situation with my neighbors, BUT m - Kim in NV 21:30 Jul 25
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- I'd call them on it (m) - BirkenstockMom 21:24 Jul 25
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- I usually would say to ignore it, but this time, I'd confront (m) - PaulaW 19:07 Jul 25
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- I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I am reading a book right now (m) - katalaska 17:38 Jul 25
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- I'm so sorry. I might actually go over there with my dd... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:27 Jul 25
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- ITA, and I would take ds. They need to know about the hitting incident as well. nt - Unicorn 19:38 Jul 25
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- My thoughts exactly - well said! nt - Linda (Australia) 18:34 Jul 25
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- Very good advice, Pam. (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:31 Jul 25
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- Well said. (nt) - The Tutor 18:09 Jul 25
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- I also agree. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:07 Jul 25
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- I agree completely. nt - Ria 17:34 Jul 25
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- Boy, do I ever agree with you. This kind of behavior needs to be brought out into the light to kill the germs, so to speak. nt - Laurie4b 17:32 Jul 25
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- ITA, and I would take ds. They need to know about the hitting incident as well. nt - Unicorn 17:32 Jul 25
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- ITA, and I would take ds. They need to know about the hitting incident as well. nt - Unicorn 19:38 Jul 25
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- I was just thinking that it might be a good thing they don't want to befriend your daughter because they are a bad influence! nt - Nanci in WA 17:24 Jul 25
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- P.S. I was going to mention that same article that Amy posted about... nt - Nanci in WA 17:28 Jul 25
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- P.S. I was going to mention that same article that Amy posted about... nt - Nanci in WA 17:28 Jul 25
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- Katherine B. in Texas posted an excellent article down the board that may interest you... - Amy in PA 17:21 Jul 25
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- Yeah, you could take over a copy of the article to this family. Sounds like they need to read it. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 17:59 Jul 25
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- Just what I was thinking. nt - Noelle 18:21 Jul 25
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- Yup, me too. And your daughter should try to 'consider the source', although I know that it's hard..nt - Carol in Cal. 18:33 Jul 25
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- Yup, me too. And your daughter should try to 'consider the source', although I know that it's hard..nt - Carol in Cal. 18:33 Jul 25
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- Just what I was thinking. nt - Noelle 18:21 Jul 25
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- Yeah, you could take over a copy of the article to this family. Sounds like they need to read it. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 17:59 Jul 25
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- Do you just drop the candy into the Coke? - Christy in OR 21:18 Jul 25
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- You really must click on the "one cautionary tale" link... - Nebraska Pam 19:43 Jul 25
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- I did the diet coke and mentos thing at science camp. It was a blast (no pun intended!) - Laura R (FL) 19:18 Jul 25
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- LOL! We went to another family's home for lunch after church on Sunday, and stopped at two different stores on the way to buy Mentos for this experiment for after-lunch entertainment. We had our Diet Cokes in hand. Both stores were out of stock of Mentos! (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:23 Jul 25
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- OK - this is a riot!!! I see Mento's and Diet Coke on our first day of school. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:10 Jul 25
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- Do you have a favorite book or subject? (m) - Amy in Orlando 17:29 Jul 25
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- Oh! I've got it! Thank you for changing the direction of my thoughts! (m) - Whisperlily 17:39 Jul 25
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- Hooray! I love that name. Post a link when you're ready, please. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:15 Jul 25
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- Hooray! I love that name. Post a link when you're ready, please. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:15 Jul 25
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- Oh! I've got it! Thank you for changing the direction of my thoughts! (m) - Whisperlily 17:39 Jul 25
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- Um, I'm pretty sure it isn't recommended that you even begin working on this w/o the coffee... where are the keys? The wallet? The travel mug?!?!? Run, lady, run! nt - Dy 20:17 Jul 25
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- According to Google there are at least 3 Starbucks in your area. Now get thee a venti latte and start typing!!! :) nt - *anj* 20:03 Jul 25
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- I'm with Pam - get coffee, then get to work. You'll get it done. And we'll understand why you're not HERE. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 17:31 Jul 25
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- Poor knucklehead. I have full faith that you will get done just in time. Go buy coffee. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:22 Jul 25
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- I always suspected you were a knuckle-head. Now I know for sure. :) nt - 4kids4me 17:02 Jul 25
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- Here's a link to one for Playstation 2 at Amazon..... - Claire 17:57 Jul 25
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- Oh! this looks like fun! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 18:43 Jul 25
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- Note: The Karoake Revolution Volume 3 songs are all supposed to be kid-friendly. (nt) - Claire 17:59 Jul 25
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- Oh! this looks like fun! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 18:43 Jul 25
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- One of dd's friends has this and they love it. I don't know the name, though. nt - Ria 17:25 Jul 25
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- Make white pizza sauce and use ranch dressing with garlic powder (or minced garlic) or if you don't like garlic, leave it off. Bake the same. nt - Kate CA 17:06 Jul 25
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- Cut it in strips, brush with butter, sprinkle with parmesan, bake--- breadsticks!nt - Virginia Dawn 16:43 Jul 25
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- Or sprinkle half with cinnamon and sugar---dessert! nt - Crissy in WA 17:10 Jul 25
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- Or sprinkle half with cinnamon and sugar---dessert! nt - Crissy in WA 17:10 Jul 25
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- I freeze unbaked pizza dough all the time with no problems (nt) - Whisperlily 16:34 Jul 25
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- You could do a white pizza (my fave!) (m) - JS in FL 16:32 Jul 25 (1)
- I usually bake mine, but don't cook them all the way. nt - Ria 16:28 Jul 25
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- Wrap in plastic wrap, then foil, then freeze.nt - Ria 16:29 Jul 25
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- Wrap in plastic wrap, then foil, then freeze.nt - Ria 16:29 Jul 25
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- Do you have olive oil? Garlic? Some herbs? (m) - Classical Michele 16:24 Jul 25
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- Oh, Karen. (m) - Dy 20:20 Jul 25
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- I sure enjoyed looking around with you. (web links) nt - Padmé 18:39 Jul 25
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- As did I. nt - Sharon in SC 19:01 Jul 25
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- As did I. nt - Sharon in SC 19:01 Jul 25
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- You're kind to ask...no, but we have a serious prospect. Hopefully we'll know for sure later this week. Thanks. nt - Amy in PA 17:11 Jul 25
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- Oh I hope, hope, hope so, Amy! :-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 18:41 Jul 25
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- Oh I hope, hope, hope so, Amy! :-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 18:41 Jul 25
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- This board moves so quickly sometimes! What did I miss, Karen? nt - Classical Michele 16:22 Jul 25
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- Ok, I have to ask... - Virginia Dawn 16:13 Jul 25
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- We have about $15,000 in repairs to make to our house and will need to refill the money tank... - karenciavo 16:23 Jul 25
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- We have about $15,000 in repairs to make to our house and will need to refill the money tank... - karenciavo 16:23 Jul 25
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- I'll wager they got a hold of the moonshine prior to this pose. ;-p nt - Veronica 19:48 Jul 25
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- Stop it!!!! S-T-O-P I-T!!! I'm begging you! I am just cracking up here and I need to go to bed!!! nt - *anj* 19:50 Jul 25
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- Stop it!!!! S-T-O-P I-T!!! I'm begging you! I am just cracking up here and I need to go to bed!!! nt - *anj* 19:50 Jul 25
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- I think you need to get to the **bottom** of this and find out what's **behind** that behavior!! Okay, and before I get REALLY goofy, I'm off to bed!!! :) nt - *anj* 19:37 Jul 25
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- That would be a "bare rebuttal" then? :^P nt - nancypants 19:07 Jul 25
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- Should we really be *cracking* jokes? nt - Hillary in KS 19:21 Jul 25
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- I agree. I wouldn't want to be the **butt** of all these jokes!!! :P nt - *anj* 19:34 Jul 25
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- Clearly, there are deep seated problems here. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:35 Jul 25
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- I guess the *bottom* line is that this relative is a *bum.* nt - Hillary in KS 19:43 Jul 25
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- Well I just hope that CED can turn the other **cheek**! nt - *anj* 19:45 Jul 25
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- You know the real point here though is that the relative's view points about socialization are just utterly asinine. (sorry. Last one. I promise.) nt - nancypants 21:16 Jul 25
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- This is a case of gloat-ius maximus. (nt) - CED 21:18 Jul 25
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- This is a case of gloat-ius maximus. (nt) - CED 21:18 Jul 25
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- Well this much I know, CED sure has a lot of witty quips in her *ars*enal. nt - I'm not here 20:37 Jul 25 (2)
- You know the real point here though is that the relative's view points about socialization are just utterly asinine. (sorry. Last one. I promise.) nt - nancypants 21:16 Jul 25
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- Well I just hope that CED can turn the other **cheek**! nt - *anj* 19:45 Jul 25
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- I guess the *bottom* line is that this relative is a *bum.* nt - Hillary in KS 19:43 Jul 25
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- Clearly, there are deep seated problems here. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:35 Jul 25
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- I agree. I wouldn't want to be the **butt** of all these jokes!!! :P nt - *anj* 19:34 Jul 25
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- Should we really be *cracking* jokes? nt - Hillary in KS 19:21 Jul 25
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- LOL...that last line kills me! The blog entry is priceless. WTG! nt - MNClaire 18:46 Jul 25
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- What is *wrong* with some people?!?!? Ya gotta wonder why grown women would do that. (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:28 Jul 25
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- Maybe that's their best feature. LOL nt - WendyWords 18:32 Jul 25
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- Wendy, you naughty, naughty girl! LOL! (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:36 Jul 25
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- Wendy, you naughty, naughty girl! LOL! (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:36 Jul 25
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- Maybe that's their best feature. LOL nt - WendyWords 18:32 Jul 25
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- ROFLOL! Ew! (nt) - Debra in TX 18:18 Jul 25
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- Wow! I am guessing your relatives don't read your blog. nt - Kelli in TN 17:59 Jul 25
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- It get's tackier than that... - CED 18:37 Jul 25
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- Wow. That tops the picture by far. :-) nt - Gigi 19:22 Jul 25
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- Wow. That tops the picture by far. :-) nt - Gigi 19:22 Jul 25
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- It get's tackier than that... - CED 18:37 Jul 25
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- Ewww... I have another month before having to attend dh's family reunion... - WendyWords 17:57 Jul 25
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- ROFL - I think you and I might be related through my husband's family. Blech. nt - Amy in Orlando 17:33 Jul 25
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- As a ps teacher, I have to say (m) - JS in FL 16:43 Jul 25
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- Shudder. Darn, I'd be sooooo tempted to send that one in to her school district. LOL! nt - Ria 16:19 Jul 25
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- Oh my... that was quite amusing. Who does that? Good thing my family is unsocialized. nt - Kay in Cal 16:16 Jul 25
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- Trying again with the link.. - CED 16:11 Jul 25
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- ROFLOL!! Yeah, we wouldn't want our kids to miss out on the beauty of peer pressure. (m) - Dy 20:24 Jul 25
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- GASPING FOR AIR!!! - e. in nc 20:02 Jul 25
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- Okay, I'm really glad I didn't have anything in my mouth because it would've been gone flying across the room!!! Socialization, my arse!!! :) nt - *anj* 18:42 Jul 25
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- oops! I meant to say "it would've gone flying." I don't know where the "been" came from! nt - *anj* 18:56 Jul 25
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- Couldn't be said any better ;-) (my arse, right!) LOL! (nt) - Cleo Qc 18:50 Jul 25
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- ;) - *anj* 18:56 Jul 25
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- ;) - *anj* 18:56 Jul 25
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- oops! I meant to say "it would've gone flying." I don't know where the "been" came from! nt - *anj* 18:56 Jul 25
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- ROFLOL!! Yeah, we wouldn't want our kids to miss out on the beauty of peer pressure. (m) - Dy 20:24 Jul 25
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- I don't think there's one in Kitchener (m)... - 4kids4me 16:47 Jul 25
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- You know what, if you really need something to do tomorrow (m)... - 4kids4me 16:51 Jul 25
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- You know what, if you really need something to do tomorrow (m)... - 4kids4me 16:51 Jul 25
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- Well, I don't know anything about a store in Ontario, but I have a question for you here in BC (m) - LBC 15:34 Jul 25
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- Well, you're no good to me! (m) - Sarah CB (in Ontario!) 15:40 Jul 25
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- Well, you're no good to me! (m) - Sarah CB (in Ontario!) 15:40 Jul 25
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- I feel for you sister....I can barely get dd (7) to pick up her dirty clothes. BUT..it's called the Premack Principle...m - Pam in MS 17:12 Jul 25
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- I thought training was all I needed until my 3rd child joined the family - Jean in Wisc. 17:06 Jul 25
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- That's just what I needed to hear! ;-) Thank you. nt - Dy 20:26 Jul 25
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- So you mean they still struggle now? I want them do be able to do it easily and automatically, not struggle their whole life, like I do. Is that possible to train it into them? NT - Jen 18:33 Jul 25
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- I may be wrong, but I think there are personality types that affect this - Jean in Wisc. 19:13 Jul 25
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- I may be wrong, but I think there are personality types that affect this - Jean in Wisc. 19:13 Jul 25
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- This is reassuring to hear, Jean. (nt) - Jackie in AR, whose dc are 11, 11, 8, and 4 18:30 Jul 25
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- That's just what I needed to hear! ;-) Thank you. nt - Dy 20:26 Jul 25
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- If the toys aren't pickup by 5pm, and go around with a box and they disappear for a week! That tends to "mold" them for awhile when their favorite is unavailable. nt - GVA 15:30 Jul 25
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- I hate to say this, especially cuz I hate to hear it!!! - Largo Tina 15:24 Jul 25
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- Thanks, Tina, more questions..... - Jen 16:55 Jul 25
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- Re: Thanks, Tina, more questions..... - katilac 17:23 Jul 25
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- Re: Thanks, Tina, more questions..... - katilac 17:23 Jul 25
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- Thanks, Tina, more questions..... - Jen 16:55 Jul 25
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- I just added my thoughts! (nt) - Scarlett 15:29 Jul 25
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- Thanks, I found some I like! nt - OhElizabeth 16:06 Jul 25
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- I have made purchase from Colorful Images... - Lisa in Transition 15:17 Jul 25
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- How many GF people here? I am. n/m - tamthemom 20:21 Jul 25
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- I mostly use GF mixes our favorite ....(m) - Maggee in NY 15:22 Jul 25
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- Hey Sheryl, I have a few friends at church who eat gluten free and they love Wegman's. Have they built any down by you yet? (links) - karenciavo 14:49 Jul 25
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- Karen, I just checked the Wegman's site and they list one in Turnersville coming soon, but no date listed yet...Nt. - Sheryl in NJ 14:54 Jul 25
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- Hope it opens soon, I like it too. nt - karenciavo 16:12 Jul 25
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- Hope it opens soon, I like it too. nt - karenciavo 16:12 Jul 25
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- Karen, I just checked the Wegman's site and they list one in Turnersville coming soon, but no date listed yet...Nt. - Sheryl in NJ 14:54 Jul 25
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- Garrison Keillor always said the folks in Lake Wobegon locked their cars ONLY during zuchini season. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 16:35 Jul 25
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- lol. nt - karenciavo 16:50 Jul 25
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- lol. nt - karenciavo 16:50 Jul 25
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- I hope not!! I blanched my first batch and then I read you didn't have to....more - Tasha 15:24 Jul 25
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- Re: Newby gardener here with too much summer squash and zucchini. - Teresa in MO 14:38 Jul 25
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- This is the only way I have successfully frozen squash. Last year I slices, diced and froze a bunch and... - Lisa in WV 19:11 Jul 25
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- This is the only way I have successfully frozen squash. Last year I slices, diced and froze a bunch and... - Lisa in WV 19:11 Jul 25
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- I have zucchini bread baking! Oh my it smells good!!!! nt - Praisefor3 14:38 Jul 25
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- I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, as far as I know ... - Peggy in Va 14:32 Jul 25
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- do it! It'll make a sweet book end for you or a gift. nt - Largo Tina 15:25 Jul 25
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- I did this for my mom some years ago and (m) - Scarlett 14:42 Jul 25
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- The Grit? nt - Quiver0f10 14:18 Jul 25
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- That's it! Thanks (nt) - Scarlett 14:40 Jul 25
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- YW :-) nt - Quiver0f10 14:41 Jul 25
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- YW :-) nt - Quiver0f10 14:41 Jul 25
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- That's it! Thanks (nt) - Scarlett 14:40 Jul 25
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- Here's mine. It is a big success each time. (m) - Classical Michele 15:49 Jul 25
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- 350 degrees, by the way. Forgot to add that! nt - Classical Michele 15:51 Jul 25
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- 350 degrees, by the way. Forgot to add that! nt - Classical Michele 15:51 Jul 25
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- Any recipe where you make the white sauce first and pour it over then potatoes will work. Or take your fav and make the sauce on the stove first. nt - OhElizabeth 14:48 Jul 25
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- For some reason this doesn't work well for me. It ends up looking like curds and whey when I bake it. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:59 Jul 25
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- For some reason this doesn't work well for me. It ends up looking like curds and whey when I bake it. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:59 Jul 25
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- I have no idea why planning your menus is thought be too expensive (m) - BirkenstockMom 20:07 Jul 25
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- I've *always* heard that planning saves you money. nt - Ellie 21:47 Jul 25
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- For me, it is too expensive because I only shop once per month (with one additional trip for perishables)... - The Tutor 20:47 Jul 25
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- I can't speak for "The Tutor" but I am 100% in agreement with you (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:31 Jul 25
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- I've *always* heard that planning saves you money. nt - Ellie 21:47 Jul 25
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- Nope. Too expensive. I'm with Amy... I keep a well stocked pantry... - The Tutor 17:56 Jul 25
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- I do a month at a time - the boys help. I don't always follow it but it gets me jumpstarted if I see it on the calendar. nt - Amy in Orlando 17:35 Jul 25
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- I try (emphasis on try--success is another thing altogether!) to do a two-week rotation. I have a summer schedule, fall schedule, etc. nt - strider 17:25 Jul 25
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- I try to plan out the week and jot it in my notebook I keep in the kitchen. I just plan for supper. I try to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. nt - Pam in MS 17:18 Jul 25
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- I don't. But I always have a well-stocked pantry and am one of those cooks who can whip things up... - Amy in PA 17:17 Jul 25
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- Here too. Two weeks at a time seem to work best. nt - Sharon H. in IL 16:59 Jul 25
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- I usually do it for two to four weeks at a time. It is just easier that way. Haven't done it lately but I prefer it to be planned.nt - MelissaJ 16:54 Jul 25
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- I do... most of the time! Though it's harder in the summer for some unknown reason... nt - kcm_md 16:25 Jul 25
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- Most of the time, I do. When I don't dinner is much harder! nt - Kay in Cal 16:05 Jul 25
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- I do. It takes me 10-15 minutes to plan. I have all ingredients on hand after shopping. We then have 7 healthy, well-thought-out meals for the week. Sometimes I do 2 weeks! nt - Classical Michele 15:53 Jul 25
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- I do or we'd be in Taco Bell's drive-thru daily....I'm not good at "winging it" nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 15:52 Jul 25
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- I do. nt - KPM 15:47 Jul 25
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- I do, too. It helps me stay on track with the grocery budget. nm - Nebraska Pam 15:47 Jul 25
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- I do... - MKH 15:43 Jul 25
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- I let Leanne Ely do it over at www.savingdinner.com whoohoo (nt) - DollyM 15:35 Jul 25
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- I try to have at least a weekly menu... - Susan in TN 14:54 Jul 25
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- Sort of... - jmgconner 14:43 Jul 25
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- I make menu plans for 2 weeks at a time. I've done this for probably 6 years or so. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:41 Jul 25
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- Not me....I can't even make them for ONE day, LOL NT - Tammy 14:38 Jul 25
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- I used to make them for a month. It made life a lot easier. I keep wanting to do it again but I just never seem to get it done. Life is a lot more hectic now than it was then. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 14:36 Jul 25
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- I used to make them for a month. It made life a lot easier. I keep wanting to do it again but I just never seem to get it done. Life is a lot more hectic now than it was then. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 14:36 Jul 25
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- I do. (m) - threelops 14:31 Jul 25
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- I try to, but don't always get them done . . .but it makes my life so much easier to have the week planned out and have things thawing in the frig or whatever, than scrambling around that evening. nt - KH 14:19 Jul 25
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- I do! I've been making a 2-week menu for 19 years now! :) nt - Ria 14:15 Jul 25
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- Would you like to tell us how you accomplish this? I'd love to know, I did a 2 week menu this week but it wasn't easy. nt - Missy 14:51 Jul 25
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- It's pretty simple... - Ria 16:27 Jul 25
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- This is pretty much what I do, only it's usually one week at a time. (m) - FlockOfSillies 17:19 Jul 25
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- This is pretty much what I do, only it's usually one week at a time. (m) - FlockOfSillies 17:19 Jul 25
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- It's pretty simple... - Ria 16:27 Jul 25
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- Would you like to tell us how you accomplish this? I'd love to know, I did a 2 week menu this week but it wasn't easy. nt - Missy 14:51 Jul 25
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- That's my goal.. doesn't always happen. Dinner works much better when I do. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:11 Jul 25
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- ditto. Some weeks I am totally off though... this has been one of them so far! nt - nancypants 14:36 Jul 25
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- ditto. Some weeks I am totally off though... this has been one of them so far! nt - nancypants 14:36 Jul 25
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- 4H offers lots of opportunities, as do.... - Laurel in CA 17:30 Jul 25
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- Depending on the age of the child ... - Peggy in Va 14:45 Jul 25
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- This just occured to me - we have a woman in our area that collects items for the troops. m - Peggy in Va 15:33 Jul 25
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- This just occured to me - we have a woman in our area that collects items for the troops. m - Peggy in Va 15:33 Jul 25
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- Oh, yay! Beautiful smiles, and a beautiful family. Thank you. :-) nt - Dy 20:33 Jul 25
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- Thanks for sharing! nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:41 Jul 25
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- Aww, what a beautiful family! nt - Unicorn 15:40 Jul 25
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- Worked for me: very handsome family ! (nt) - DollyM 15:39 Jul 25
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- Of course it does. ;o) nt - threelops 13:53 Jul 25
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- LOL! Middle of nowhere works good for us (m) - BirkenstockMom 21:12 Jul 25
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- It doesn't work you know.......... - Linda (Australia) 18:30 Jul 25
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- I finally had to make a sign for my backdoor... - The Tutor 13:43 Jul 25
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- I have a friend whose sign says.... - Katherine B. in TX 17:35 Jul 25
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- Cute idea! nt - Kelli in TN 13:53 Jul 25
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- I have a friend whose sign says.... - Katherine B. in TX 17:35 Jul 25
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- I can relate... - Monnie in East KY 13:40 Jul 25
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- I was thinking about her this morning, too. (nt) - hometoteach 18:54 Jul 25
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- Funny....but....put yourself in my shoes... - nutmeg 18:40 Jul 25
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- They have come a long way---it use to be that the technicians had no clue - Jean in Wisc. 17:50 Jul 25
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- Oh--yes. I definitely prefer it to the.... - Tracy in Ky 18:48 Jul 25
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- Oh--yes. I definitely prefer it to the.... - Tracy in Ky 18:48 Jul 25
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- Ugh! This will only be funny for maybe another 10 years if I'm lucky right? YIKES! nt - nancypants 15:10 Jul 25
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- Boy, you sure know how to reassure a gal heading in for her first! nt - lovemykids 15:04 Jul 25
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- I wanted to chime in to and give reassurance. - Kristine out of lurking 16:20 Jul 25
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- It doesn't sound good, does it? Fear not, lovemykids. I had my first just a few months ago and it was a breeze. - Crissy in WA 15:20 Jul 25
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- Same exact experience. Can't say I'd want to do it every day, but it was not the horrific experience I had been led to believe (m) - katalaska 15:49 Jul 25
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- ITA. It was honestly no big deal. (nm) - JS in FL 16:01 Jul 25 (1)
- Same exact experience. Can't say I'd want to do it every day, but it was not the horrific experience I had been led to believe (m) - katalaska 15:49 Jul 25
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- I wanted to chime in to and give reassurance. - Kristine out of lurking 16:20 Jul 25
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- SNICKER, SNORT, Gasp for air......oh my, oh my, oh my (nt) - Pat H 13:23 Jul 25
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- Humana is one of the companies I am looking into...m - Pam in MS 13:27 Jul 25
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- Well, right now I think anything would be better than Unicare! Our company is having a hard time with Unicare. nt - KIN 13:15 Jul 25
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- Fantastic! I've been hoping you'd post a followup. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:58 Jul 25
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- Great job!! Congrats! nt - Ria 12:53 Jul 25
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- Re: Coconut oil questions/clarifications...... - KH 14:03 Jul 25
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- Thanks so much for this information (nt) - Margaret H 17:43 Jul 25
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- Thanks so much for this information (nt) - Margaret H 17:43 Jul 25
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- Here's what I understand. . . - BirkenKathy 13:33 Jul 25
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- I don't know a whole lot about it, but I just bought some - m - StaceyinLA 13:19 Jul 25
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- So the expeller pressed coconut oil can be used in place of shortening? (nt) - Margaret H 14:07 Jul 25
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- I've used it in pie crusts, too, and it works fine . . . - KH 14:15 Jul 25
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- I've used it in pie crusts, too, and it works fine . . . - KH 14:15 Jul 25
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- So the expeller pressed coconut oil can be used in place of shortening? (nt) - Margaret H 14:07 Jul 25
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- I posted some information about this way down at the bottom of this board (sm) - *anj* 13:09 Jul 25
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- We stuff the turkey with halved onions, oranges and celery stalks then cover it with... - The Tutor 13:40 Jul 25
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- If you have it, we like to drape bacon over the top and then just continue to baste in it's own juices. nt - battlemaiden 13:27 Jul 25
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- For how long? doesn't the bacon crisp into oblivion over the hours it takes to roast the turkey? nt - strider, intrigued 17:31 Jul 25
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- For how long? doesn't the bacon crisp into oblivion over the hours it takes to roast the turkey? nt - strider, intrigued 17:31 Jul 25
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- I love turkey! - Sandy in Indy 12:42 Jul 25
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- If you like well-seasoned turkey (recipe inside)... - Anna 12:38 Jul 25 (1)
- i would rub some oil on it. Don't forget to dress it properly-- here's a link to a pic: - Pique a Boo 12:35 Jul 25
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- I needed this laugh. Thanks:O) nm - ~FF~ 17:46 Jul 25
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- You said no laughing? I'm not laughing... I'm *snickering* teehee. nt. - Whisperlily 14:37 Jul 25
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- LOL! nt. - Whisperlily 14:36 Jul 25
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- That is hilarious! (nt) - Debra in TX 14:15 Jul 25
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- I needed this laugh. Thanks:O) nm - ~FF~ 17:46 Jul 25
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- Also - should I use the convection option on the oven? nt thx - Alexandra 12:32 Jul 25
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- I purchased it last year when someone here mentioned it and after a few months I gave it to my dh. I'm a stacker and it drove me nuts, but he likes it. nt - karenciavo 16:18 Jul 25
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- Well if you look at my before and after pictures, they might convince you... - OhElizabeth 14:50 Jul 25
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- Here's a link to some that are sold in Colonial Williamsburg, including one for a child. - PameLA in VA 12:22 Jul 25
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- The American Girls books - Kaci 12:17 Jul 25
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- Which AM Girl book? thanks, nt - momee 12:26 Jul 25
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- I THINK - Kaci 19:49 Jul 25
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- I THINK - Kaci 19:49 Jul 25
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- Which AM Girl book? thanks, nt - momee 12:26 Jul 25
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- Do you have a VCR? - Rhonda in TX 15:34 Jul 25
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- Yes! I wil try that. Thank you. nt - Magnolia 15:47 Jul 25
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- Yes! I wil try that. Thank you. nt - Magnolia 15:47 Jul 25
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- We have to do that too, but they provide a "sample" in our packet of homeschooling laws. Email me and I will send it to you. nt - Nanci in WA 17:32 Jul 25
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- Have you checked out the Home School Legal Defense website. m - Peggy inVa 13:22 Jul 25
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- We have to do the same here in NY (m) - NYSue 12:13 Jul 25
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- Breathe, in - out, breathe. Can you look at someone else's to get an idea of what they want?nt - HollyAl 12:13 Jul 25
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- I went once 6 years ago, 2 years before that, and maybe 4 years before that. nt - abbeyej 19:21 Jul 25
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- What's a dentist? - Linda (Australia) 18:37 Jul 25
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- I went 4 years w/o going because the insurance is too expensive and I wanted the children to have the insurance. I floss alot and use ACT rinse every night. No cavities on last visit over a year ago. nt - Nanci in WA 17:34 Jul 25
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- Yup, at least 18 months, and with a patched-up broken tooth - how pathetic am I? nt - Stella! 17:34 Jul 25
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- Before my son was born, and I felt I should go to set a good example, I hadn't been in 10 years (nt) - EKS 14:38 Jul 25
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- Holly, I only go once every 2 or 3 years for a cleaning and I have no problems. - Crissy in WA 14:12 Jul 25
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- Re: I win! I win! I've been married 12 yrs. and never gone! m - Mom2-3 14:02 Jul 25
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- Lost our dental insurance when husband was forced to retire due to a disabiling injury... - Donna 13:54 Jul 25
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- Just went this summer for the first time in about 10 years. nt - Laura in CT 13:50 Jul 25
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- Last year was the first time I had been to a dentist in at least 10 years... - The Tutor 13:37 Jul 25
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- Umm. . . I haven't been since I was pregnant with my son, who will be 10 in September. . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 12:54 Jul 25
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- 5 years here also. Sigh. And last time I went, it had been five years before THAT appointment! nt - Michelle T 12:39 Jul 25
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- Um. Yep. 5. nt - Rachel in KY 12:00 Jul 25
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- Beat ya, I was up to 8 (maybe 9?) years before I went last spring. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:02 Jul 25
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- did you have any problems? Any secrets to avoiding problems? tn - HollyAL 12:11 Jul 25
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- I had major gum stuff, too, after avoiding the dentist for (whispering) 10 yrs (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:21 Jul 25
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- I think I went 9 yrs w/o going. Finally went, no cavities but major gum issues. m - Peggy in Va 13:47 Jul 25
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- I did have one major cavity (which was why I went in), an older filling hadn't been well-made and had an overhang to it and a cavity started underneath it. Um, recommendations...brush twice a day, floss, rinse with Listerine, be born with good teeth, be afraid of the dentist so you never want to go? ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:50 Jul 25
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- I had major gum stuff, too, after avoiding the dentist for (whispering) 10 yrs (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:21 Jul 25
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- did you have any problems? Any secrets to avoiding problems? tn - HollyAL 12:11 Jul 25
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- Beat ya, I was up to 8 (maybe 9?) years before I went last spring. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:02 Jul 25
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- Not sure of the grade level but here are a couple ideas... - NYSue 12:21 Jul 25
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- Biography ideas... - NYSue 12:35 Jul 25
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- Biography ideas... - NYSue 12:35 Jul 25
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- Re: Peggy in VA......They took out a support wall and didn't run a beam? Wow...... (m) - Peggy in Va 12:46 Jul 25
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- Aren't inspections fun? (snicker, snicker, snicker) m - Pat H 13:17 Jul 25
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- Re: Aren't inspections fun? (snicker, snicker, snicker) m - Peggy in VA 13:40 Jul 25
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- Re: Aren't inspections fun? (snicker, snicker, snicker) m - Peggy in VA 13:40 Jul 25
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- Aren't inspections fun? (snicker, snicker, snicker) m - Pat H 13:17 Jul 25
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- I have some ideas for the 2 yo. - Praisefor3 12:02 Jul 25
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- The Tall Stacker set looks perfect for my toddler! He loves stuff like that! Thanks! nt - Kari C in FL 15:51 Jul 25
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- The Tall Stacker set looks perfect for my toddler! He loves stuff like that! Thanks! nt - Kari C in FL 15:51 Jul 25
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- I prefer DVD. - Claire 11:35 Jul 25
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- We have a Philips. Our first Philips you could download the TV schedule....... - Padmé 11:18 Jul 25
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- After 2 vag deliveries my 3rd one was c-sect at almost 37 weeks. - Praisefor3 11:56 Jul 25
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- That brought me to tears. I read the chorus to dh....teared him up also. nt - lynn 17:10 Jul 25
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- Made me cry... - Midwest Momma 11:34 Jul 25
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- Absentee dad and 3 boys here too. KWYM Wow! Thanks for sharing. nt - Peggy in Va 10:51 Jul 25
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- Wow, that's beautiful. I was a daddy's girl but my father chose not to be at my wedding--I'm sure, though, he felt this way! Thanks for sharing. nt - katalaska 10:48 Jul 25
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- Wow, that's beautiful. I was a daddy's girl but my father chose not to be at my wedding--I'm sure, though, he felt this way! Thanks for sharing. nt - katalaska 10:48 Jul 25
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- Wow, that's beautiful. I was a daddy's girl but my father chose not to be at my wedding--I'm sure, though, he felt this way! Thanks for sharing. nt - katalaska 10:48 Jul 25
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- Holy cow, okay, it was beautiful, but I didn't mean to post THREE time! Aaack. nt - katalaska 10:49 Jul 25
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- Holy cow, okay, it was beautiful, but I didn't mean to post THREE time! Aaack. nt - katalaska 10:49 Jul 25
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- I was surprised to find... - profmom 20:48 Jul 25
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- I've tried both, and HS Tracker wins (m) - PaulaW 16:13 Jul 25
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- I love Homeschool Tracker (m) - threelops 13:28 Jul 25
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- Yep. I can't imagine that *any* program available has better technical support than HST! (m) - Sharon in SC 14:08 Jul 25
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- Yep. I can't imagine that *any* program available has better technical support than HST! (m) - Sharon in SC 14:08 Jul 25
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- I can't speak to Edu Track but can tell you that, imho, HS Tracker is the best thing since sliced bread! nt - Sharon in SC 12:43 Jul 25
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- I haven't used Homeschool Tracker, but I really, really like Edu-Track! - Debbie S in IN 13:21 Jul 25
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- Some of the features of Edu-Track that I really appreciate: - Debbie S in IN 17:59 Jul 25
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- Some of the features of Edu-Track that I really appreciate: - Debbie S in IN 17:59 Jul 25
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- I haven't used Homeschool Tracker, but I really, really like Edu-Track! - Debbie S in IN 13:21 Jul 25
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- Thanks gals! Anyone recommend an agency? - Linko 11:59 Jul 25
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- We use Liberty Mutual for all our insurance needs. nt - Beth 13:32 Jul 25
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- Actually, ours was/is State Farm, but they did change the system right before they built the fire house about a mile away. nt - Noelle 13:20 Jul 25
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- I am meaning that you *should* try them. nt - Noelle 13:21 Jul 25
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- I am meaning that you *should* try them. nt - Noelle 13:21 Jul 25
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- We use Liberty Mutual for all our insurance needs. nt - Beth 13:32 Jul 25
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- Where I live we only have volunteer fire departments and no fire hydrants - Beth 11:38 Jul 25
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- Exact same here, but ours is not that much - $550 per year. nt - srjbdl 16:51 Jul 25
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- Exact same here, but ours is not that much - $550 per year. nt - srjbdl 16:51 Jul 25
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- We had that problem until they just built a new one. We just paid higher rates. nt - Noelle 11:02 Jul 25
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- We had that problem, and still got a policy. We just pay more! nt - GVA 10:40 Jul 25
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- Ditto! (nt) - hometoteach 11:47 Jul 25
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- Ditto! (nt) - hometoteach 11:47 Jul 25
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- Ditto! (nt) - hometoteach 11:47 Jul 25
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- The very best product I have ever found is Eliminate - Claire 12:42 Jul 25
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- For hard water stains, I've recently started using 3 parts salt to 1 part vinegar... - Jenn in Mo 11:46 Jul 25
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- Have you tried using Magic Eraser? (sm) - Kellawell 10:44 Jul 25
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- I would try the magical Magic Eraser. - Sharon H. in IL 17:04 Jul 25
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- My oldest (12yo Sharkboy!) had this with all 8 of his teeth that have come out thus far. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 11:01 Jul 25
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- Wow, this just happened to us last week! - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 10:53 Jul 25
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- Try our "loose tooth" song! (lyrics inside) - katalaska 11:50 Jul 25
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- Try our "loose tooth" song! (lyrics inside) - katalaska 11:50 Jul 25
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- Re: Loose Tooth/New Tooth question (m) - Iliana 10:37 Jul 25
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- That reminds me-- (m) - katalaska 10:39 Jul 25
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- That reminds me-- (m) - katalaska 10:39 Jul 25
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- Re: Loose Tooth/New Tooth question (m) - MelissaJ 10:32 Jul 25
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- Thanks guys! I won't rush him to the dentist :o)! nt - threelops 10:27 Jul 25
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- You are obviously not alone! DD 6 had this with both her bottom teeth so far! nt - Amanda in TX 10:25 Jul 25
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- My dd had this, too m - Dawn in TN 10:15 Jul 25
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- Hehe, just went through this FOUR times--with four teeth (m) - katalaska 10:06 Jul 25
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- I need this... dd hates moving her teeth, and the top two front teeth have been loose for months now. nt - FlockOfSillies 10:08 Jul 25
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- I need this... dd hates moving her teeth, and the top two front teeth have been loose for months now. nt - FlockOfSillies 10:08 Jul 25
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- Had this problem with ds. A dentist friend of ours said to just keep playing with the baby tooth. Eventually it came out. nt - Peggy in Va 10:00 Jul 25
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- DD had this last year...(m) - FlockOfSillies 9:58 Jul 25
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- That happened with my ds and my db, it shouldn't be a problem, the loose tooth will probably come out soon. nt - Unicorn 9:55 Jul 25
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- Last winter, I bought a pair of low cut Keenes for half price. I have loved every minute of wearing them and don't regret the $ spent. nt - doran 18:46 Jul 25
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- Birkenstocks. . . - BirkenKathy 13:37 Jul 25
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- Me too! Although my clog ones are knockoffs, but they are so comfy... - The Tutor 14:11 Jul 25
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- Me too! Although my clog ones are knockoffs, but they are so comfy... - The Tutor 14:11 Jul 25
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- Any type of clog or boot - I LOVE clogs and boots!! nt - StaceyinLA 13:22 Jul 25
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- side zip ankle boots when dressed up, Sketchers, something with traction when there's ice and of course snow boots. nt - nancypants 12:55 Jul 25
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- Mid September I wear regular ankle high Docs. Around December I switch to LLBean Boots, then in April back to the Docs, and finally--June on thru Sep I wear Tevas. nt - happymainemom 12:54 Jul 25
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- It's got to be Baffin. Love my Mushers, love my Cambrians. - BirkenstockMom 12:50 Jul 25
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- I can't be the only one who switches from ropers to lace-ups? ;-) nt - Dy 12:16 Jul 25
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- I don't even know what "ropers" are! nt - Ellie 15:43 Jul 25
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- pppsst! Ellie! in here---- just for you :-) - Peek a Boo 20:44 Jul 25
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- Ah. TYVM. Clearly I have not been in Texas long enough ;-) nt - Ellie 21:49 Jul 25
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- Ah. TYVM. Clearly I have not been in Texas long enough ;-) nt - Ellie 21:49 Jul 25
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- pppsst! Ellie! in here---- just for you :-) - Peek a Boo 20:44 Jul 25
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- i would *love* to find a pair of lace-ups that didn't have that darn decorative *thing* at the bottom of the tongue!! - Peek a Boo 12:20 Jul 25
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- On some brands, that dangly, tasselly thing comes off! ;-) (m) - Dy 20:47 Jul 25
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- On some brands, that dangly, tasselly thing comes off! ;-) (m) - Dy 20:47 Jul 25
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- I don't even know what "ropers" are! nt - Ellie 15:43 Jul 25
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- sneakers :-) maybe some dress boots.... nt - Peek a Boo 11:53 Jul 25
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- For casual jeans, denim skirts and winter skirts, I like Bass loafers... - Padmé 11:14 Jul 25
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- Dansko clogs. They have some cute styles for fall. nt - MarthaB 10:43 Jul 25
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- i go from Keds clogs in summer to Clarks clogs in fall/winter. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 10:20 Jul 25
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- Lands End Mocs. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 10:05 Jul 25
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- Yep... I have several colors... ones for inside, others for outside... love them! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:07 Jul 25
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- Yep... I have several colors... ones for inside, others for outside... love them! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:07 Jul 25
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- We paid a $300 per pet non-refundable fee. A total of $900 for us. - KidsHappen 14:32 Jul 25
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- I hadn't thought about special cleaning because of allergies, that makes sense. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 14:52 Jul 25
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- I hadn't thought about special cleaning because of allergies, that makes sense. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 14:52 Jul 25
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- when we were renting we paid $600 non refundable for one dog. nm - Amy in GA 11:14 Jul 25
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- Our pet deposits are non-refundable. nt - Mad Charity 10:24 Jul 25
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- Our pet deposits are non-refundable. nt - Mad Charity 10:24 Jul 25
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- i think it's high too, BUT it *is* a refundable deposit, right? nt - Peek a Boo 9:40 Jul 25 (1)
- No, I think we put down $600 as a deposit for 2 pets 9 years ago (nt). - KH 9:34 Jul 25
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- Here a deposit is commonly 1 months rent plus 200-500 per pet...nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:32 Jul 25
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- Right, I expected the one month's rent, just didn't know what the going rate for pets was. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 9:44 Jul 25
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- Oh, and is isn't uncommon to see the pet deposit as nonrefundable ...nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:16 Jul 25
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- Oh, and is isn't uncommon to see the pet deposit as nonrefundable ...nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:16 Jul 25
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- Yes, one month's rent plus a pet deposit is what we charge. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:36 Jul 25
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- Right, I expected the one month's rent, just didn't know what the going rate for pets was. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 9:44 Jul 25
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- We like Netflix--but then we don't have a local BB... - Jann in TX 10:26 Jul 25
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- Blockbuster - love it! - Kaci 10:25 Jul 25
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- I'm wondering... (m) - Whisperlily 10:32 Jul 25
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- There are different plans you can purchase....available at the BB site..nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:06 Jul 25
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- But she mentioned the 17.99/3 disc option... that's what I have. nt. - Whisperlily 11:12 Jul 25
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- They have different ones at their site now (including the 17.99/3) ...m - Tap, tap, tap 11:34 Jul 25
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- LOL, I am really not as worried about this as it might seem... (Just wanted to make sure she was getting what she paid for!) nt. - Whisperlily 12:02 Jul 25
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- Thanks, I will check, the one difference - Kaci 19:51 Jul 25
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- Thanks, I will check, the one difference - Kaci 19:51 Jul 25
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- LOL, I am really not as worried about this as it might seem... (Just wanted to make sure she was getting what she paid for!) nt. - Whisperlily 12:02 Jul 25
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- They have different ones at their site now (including the 17.99/3) ...m - Tap, tap, tap 11:34 Jul 25
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- But she mentioned the 17.99/3 disc option... that's what I have. nt. - Whisperlily 11:12 Jul 25
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- There are different plans you can purchase....available at the BB site..nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:06 Jul 25
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- I'm wondering... (m) - Whisperlily 10:32 Jul 25
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- We have Netflix - Dawn in TN 10:19 Jul 25
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- We've been happy with Neflix... I checked out both (though it was a while ago)... - Kay in Cal 10:12 Jul 25 (1)
- My note is for Netflix - Michelle in NC 10:02 Jul 25
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- My VOTE, geesh, I should learn how to type. nt. - Michelle in NC 10:03 Jul 25
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- My VOTE, geesh, I should learn how to type. nt. - Michelle in NC 10:03 Jul 25
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- I like Blockbuster too... the in-store coupons are great for (m) - Whisperlily 9:49 Jul 25
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- The advantage we've found with the mail-in service is the selection of older/more obscure movies... (m) - FlockOfSillies 9:45 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the info, everyone! - Joni 9:38 Jul 25
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- I love the in-store coupons with Blockbuster. - Robin in NC 9:33 Jul 25
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- Re: Reviews of Netflix vs. Blockbuster - KH 9:24 Jul 25
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- We have the 2 title Blockbuster.... - Tap, tap, tap 9:24 Jul 25
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- My boys do Irish step dancing, and no one, to my knowledge, has ever made fun of them for it. nt - Jill W. 15:08 Jul 25
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- My 6yo has been in dance since he was 4 (m) - Sharon H. in IL 10:34 Jul 25
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- I plan on sending my ds (he's 4 now) to tumbling/dance for similar reasons - katalaska 10:45 Jul 25
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- I plan on sending my ds (he's 4 now) to tumbling/dance for similar reasons - katalaska 10:45 Jul 25
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- If your ds needs a comeback line, let him know that Lynn Swann, the football pro, took ballet to improve his play. nt - FlockOfSillies 9:50 Jul 25
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- Or, that dance class is a great place to cruise for chicks! nt - Laurie in SEA 10:06 Jul 25
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- My 6yo said it would help him find a wife, because girls like boys who can dance. nt - Sharon H. in IL 10:10 Jul 25
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- LOL! nt - FlockOfSillies 10:07 Jul 25
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- My 6yo said it would help him find a wife, because girls like boys who can dance. nt - Sharon H. in IL 10:10 Jul 25
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- Or, that dance class is a great place to cruise for chicks! nt - Laurie in SEA 10:06 Jul 25
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- You DO have a beautiful family. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:21 Jul 25
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- What a beautiful family:O) nt - ~FF~ 17:51 Jul 25
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- Oh, it says it's inaccessible for me, too! And I'm so anxious to see y'all! nt - Dy 12:18 Jul 25
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- it's saying "inaccessible"-- could you double check the settings? :-) nt - Peek a Boo 9:25 Jul 25
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- If it's any comfort to you, walking isn't a good way to start labor anyway (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:15 Jul 25
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- Something tells me... - nancypants 15:17 Jul 25
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- Agree with you there! (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 15:42 Jul 25
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- Agree with you there! (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 15:42 Jul 25
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- Something tells me... - nancypants 15:17 Jul 25
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- Take two capsules of evening primose oil morning and evening. The running, jumping, kicking etc. never worked for me:-( sorry. nt - battlemaiden 10:40 Jul 25
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- That made little sense. It is called Evening Primose Oil, and I suggest 2 caps every morning and night. I have taken it at 36wks for the last five pregnancies and have been at least 3-4 cm dilated before labor began. It's kind of like cheating. (*g*)nt - battlemaiden 10:45 Jul 25
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- About the capsules... - Susan in TN 12:34 Jul 25
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- I would wait a week or two. 37 weeks is still early for the baby, although I know it seems to late for you :-) nt - Noelle 18:31 Jul 25
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- I think mine were 500mg. I would just take one of the 1300mg. nt - battlemaiden 13:17 Jul 25
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- I would wait a week or two. 37 weeks is still early for the baby, although I know it seems to late for you :-) nt - Noelle 18:31 Jul 25
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- About the capsules... - Susan in TN 12:34 Jul 25
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- That made little sense. It is called Evening Primose Oil, and I suggest 2 caps every morning and night. I have taken it at 36wks for the last five pregnancies and have been at least 3-4 cm dilated before labor began. It's kind of like cheating. (*g*)nt - battlemaiden 10:45 Jul 25
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- Well... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:07 Jul 25
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- You guys are funny... - Susan in TN 12:39 Jul 25
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- Worked every time for us. Doctor's orders you know... nt - nancypants 12:04 Jul 25
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- My midwife used to say... - battlemaiden 10:34 Jul 25
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- This was my first thought too. nm - Melissa in FL 9:14 Jul 25
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- You guys are funny... - Susan in TN 12:39 Jul 25
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- Gosh, this wouldn't alarm me at all. Are your panties soft and silky? - Cindyg 20:13 Jul 25
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- Nancy, that is a sad story (m) - Scarlett 15:04 Jul 25
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- LOL! "head scratcher..."... - nancypants 15:12 Jul 25
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- LOL...parachute....sling shot....superhero mask.....nt - threelops 15:42 Jul 25
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- LOL...parachute....sling shot....superhero mask.....nt - threelops 15:42 Jul 25
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- LOL! "head scratcher..."... - nancypants 15:12 Jul 25
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- I haven't read all the responses but... - nancypants 12:18 Jul 25
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- I wouldn't worry about it. It's no worse than the time my son tried out the mini pads...by sticking them all over his body, lol! nt - Ria 9:42 Jul 25
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- Oh, no! I used to put tampons applicators on my fingers & pretend they were long nails-much to my mother's horror! nt - Belle 10:41 Jul 25
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- Oh, I made sure to use the ones I found in the trash can. Ewwwww. nt - Belle 10:42 Jul 25
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- Oh, I made sure to use the ones I found in the trash can. Ewwwww. nt - Belle 10:42 Jul 25
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- ROFLOL - Oh my gosh!!! :o) nt - Peggy in Va 10:34 Jul 25
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- OMG!!! that's not *your* son's pic circulating that I got on an email forward, is it?? LOL!! - Peek a Boo 10:18 Jul 25
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- No! But it sounds like quite a photo! nt - Ria 12:56 Jul 25
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- I got that one too from my mom. nt - Old Dominion Heather 12:48 Jul 25
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- I got it too from my Aunt! nt - nancypants 12:37 Jul 25
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- I got that email pic too, LOL! nt - Heidi in OR 12:23 Jul 25
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- No! But it sounds like quite a photo! nt - Ria 12:56 Jul 25
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- Oh, no! I used to put tampons applicators on my fingers & pretend they were long nails-much to my mother's horror! nt - Belle 10:41 Jul 25
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- First breathe.... - MelissaJ 9:12 Jul 25
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- I wouldn't worry about it. DS... - Karen in StL 9:03 Jul 25
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- Well...... - Peggy in Va 8:57 Jul 25
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- I taught ds4 to use the word "handsome" to describe himself instead of "pretty"...(m) - FlockOfSillies 10:05 Jul 25
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- I did this too. I have always told my boys "all my boys are hansome." When they were little I would hold them up... - Peggy in Va 10:30 Jul 25
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- I did this too. I have always told my boys "all my boys are hansome." When they were little I would hold them up... - Peggy in Va 10:30 Jul 25
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- Describing a male as handsome is correct... - Regina in MO 9:11 Jul 25
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- Gosh, glad I am not the only one here with this - paradise 10:06 Jul 25
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- I mean this question sincerely. Why does it bother you? - Hannah 10:32 Jul 25
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- Re: I mean this question sincerely. Why does it bother you? - Peggy in Va 10:44 Jul 25
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- Perhaps... - nancypants 13:09 Jul 25
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- I agree. - lovemykids 14:05 Jul 25
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- I agree. - lovemykids 14:05 Jul 25
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- I see. My 6yo dd likes to try out new words and then - Hannah 12:48 Jul 25
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- Perhaps... - nancypants 13:09 Jul 25
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- Re: I mean this question sincerely. Why does it bother you? - Peggy in Va 10:44 Jul 25
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- I mean this question sincerely. Why does it bother you? - Hannah 10:32 Jul 25
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- I know it's correct. I just don't think I ever heard a 9yo boy speak of a man or another boy that way. m - Peggy in Va 10:05 Jul 25
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- My 5 year old ds will point out "handsome" young men to my 4 year old dd. "Look, L, he's a handsome boy for you to grow up and marry." :-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 10:15 Jul 25
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- Dh points out handsome eye-candy for me to enjoy and I do the same for him - Hannah 10:22 Jul 25
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- LOL :-) nt - Peggy in VA 10:33 Jul 25
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- LOL :-) nt - Peggy in VA 10:33 Jul 25
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- Dh points out handsome eye-candy for me to enjoy and I do the same for him - Hannah 10:22 Jul 25
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- My 5 year old ds will point out "handsome" young men to my 4 year old dd. "Look, L, he's a handsome boy for you to grow up and marry." :-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 10:15 Jul 25
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- Gosh, glad I am not the only one here with this - paradise 10:06 Jul 25
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- I taught ds4 to use the word "handsome" to describe himself instead of "pretty"...(m) - FlockOfSillies 10:05 Jul 25
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- Re: I think it's like my 6 yr. old who wants to polish his toenails and wear my makeup. I wouldn't worry. nt - Mom2-3 8:53 Jul 25
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- I painted my ds's toenails when he was 7. He had begged for it since his sisters were doing it. - Belle 9:00 Jul 25
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- I painted my ds's toenails when he was 7. He had begged for it since his sisters were doing it. - Belle 9:00 Jul 25
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- After hyperventilating... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:52 Jul 25
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- I responded under Amy about what I did...however, (m) - ~FF~ 8:59 Jul 25
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- See! It's definitely a tactile issue. Nothing more. nt - Cindyg 20:19 Jul 25
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- Ah, in that case - lovemykids 15:12 Jul 25
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- I would let him go without both if that makes him happy. (m) - Mad Charity 10:06 Jul 25
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- There may be something to that (m) - Dawn in TN 9:06 Jul 25
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- Oh my goodness, I deleted... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:03 Jul 25
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- See! It's definitely a tactile issue. Nothing more. nt - Cindyg 20:19 Jul 25
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- I responded under Amy about what I did...however, (m) - ~FF~ 8:59 Jul 25
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- I think considering his age he is just exporing. - Amy in GA 8:47 Jul 25
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- This is kind of what I said. (m) - ~FF~ 8:55 Jul 25
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- Agree that if he readily told you - Hannah 8:52 Jul 25
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- This is kind of what I said. (m) - ~FF~ 8:55 Jul 25
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- Essential Oil University, link inside - Betsy in IN 8:37 Jul 25
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- Camden Grey. Link inside... - Rachel in KY 8:20 Jul 25
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- Ugh! The SS class and diapers... - WendyWords 9:27 Jul 25
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- Most dentist aren't worried about thumb sucking until later.. - Regina in Mo 8:16 Jul 25
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- Re: Most dentist aren't worried about thumb sucking until later.. - Dawn in TN 8:48 Jul 25
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- Re: Most dentist aren't worried about thumb sucking until later.. - Dawn in TN 8:48 Jul 25
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- My input, FWIW.... - Lisa in WV 8:10 Jul 25
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- Thanks (m) - Dawn in TN 8:58 Jul 25
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- Thanks (m) - Dawn in TN 8:58 Jul 25
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- Cool - art with a machine. My boys will love it. :-) nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 9:21 Jul 25
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- I used to be excited about my kids going back to school. - Rhonda in TX 15:31 Jul 25
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- If you're going to be disappointed, be disappointed with the ad agency's portrayal. - MarthaB 10:40 Jul 25
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- That's what I really meant. I wasn't sleepless over it and convinced that all parents can't stand to be with their kids... - nancypants 12:31 Jul 25
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- I understand what you meant. :-) - MarthaB 14:06 Jul 25
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- I know what you mean... - Old Dominion Heather 12:55 Jul 25
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- I understand what you meant. :-) - MarthaB 14:06 Jul 25
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- That's what I really meant. I wasn't sleepless over it and convinced that all parents can't stand to be with their kids... - nancypants 12:31 Jul 25
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- I find those commercials incredibly funny. And I do look forward to when the neighbors go back to school! :) nt - Ria 9:26 Jul 25
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- I find them funny as well. My favorite was the one w/ Aice Cooper and his dd.."I said School's out for the SUMMER!" nt - Unicorn 10:00 Jul 25
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- ALice , sorry . nt - Unicorn 10:02 Jul 25
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- ALice , sorry . nt - Unicorn 10:02 Jul 25
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- I was just about to post the same thing, but I went to read Pam's post first and ya beat me to it. nt ;-D - karenciavo 9:29 Jul 25
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- I find them funny as well. My favorite was the one w/ Aice Cooper and his dd.."I said School's out for the SUMMER!" nt - Unicorn 10:00 Jul 25
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- Commercials like that make me angry, too, BUT... - Robin in NC 9:08 Jul 25
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- I haven't seen that one, but (m) - threelops 8:56 Jul 25
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- Being w/out cable, I haven't seen any recent ones, but when that commercial first came out years ago, I thought it was hillarious. Sometimes I just feel like that, but I wouldn't send them. nt - Robin 8:44 Jul 25
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- Don't you notice most moms getting excited about school starting for the same reason?nt. - Kathy in NC 8:21 Jul 25
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- Not everyone wants to or should homeschool. - Dawn E 8:54 Jul 25
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- I wasn't implying that at all (said with a smile)... - Kathy in NC 9:48 Jul 25
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- That's it! - nancypants 12:35 Jul 25
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- That's it! - nancypants 12:35 Jul 25
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- Point taken. And you are going to do just fine. Better than fine. We will... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 9:12 Jul 25
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- I agree about the dynamic shifting when you are all home together .... - Anne in Saskatchewan 9:26 Jul 25
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- Thanks, Anne. :) nt - Dawn E 16:46 Jul 25
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- Thanks, Anne. :) nt - Dawn E 16:46 Jul 25
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- Pam, you are an awesome cheerleader. :) Thank you so much for the encouragement. nt - Dawn E 9:26 Jul 25
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- I agree about the dynamic shifting when you are all home together .... - Anne in Saskatchewan 9:26 Jul 25
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- I wasn't implying that at all (said with a smile)... - Kathy in NC 9:48 Jul 25
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- yea...the other day, down at the park, (m) - ~FireFly~ 8:31 Jul 25
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- I've been known to say the same thing, but I mean it differently (m) - Susan 8:36 Jul 25
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- Here, Here! nt - Amanda in TX 10:32 Jul 25
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- Too true:O) nt - ~FF~ 8:41 Jul 25
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- Here, Here! nt - Amanda in TX 10:32 Jul 25
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- Years ago, I was at a Bible study, and heard one mom say.... - Kathy in NC 8:34 Jul 25
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- LOL, our house is usually cleaner when everyone's home.nm - ~FF~ 8:42 Jul 25
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- LOL, our house is usually cleaner when everyone's home.nm - ~FF~ 8:42 Jul 25
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- I've been known to say the same thing, but I mean it differently (m) - Susan 8:36 Jul 25
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- Not everyone wants to or should homeschool. - Dawn E 8:54 Jul 25
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- I agree that it is lame, plus it only seems to get worse each year. (m) - Debra in TX 8:04 Jul 25
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- Thanks for all the tips...keep them coming! nt - SLB 12:20 Jul 25
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- Yes!!! Know and love your topic. A few more ideas inside. - Doran 12:15 Jul 25
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- Some more tips. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 10:08 Jul 25
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- Is there a Toast Masters in your area? Perhaps you can attend a meeting or two between now and then. nt - Jenelle 8:37 Jul 25
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- I never heard of this, but I'll check it out. nt - SLB 12:19 Jul 25
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- I never heard of this, but I'll check it out. nt - SLB 12:19 Jul 25
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- If you have the freedom to choose your topic... - Dawn E 8:23 Jul 25
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- Here are some pointers I was given.... - Pam in MS 8:16 Jul 25
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- The more excited about my material I am, the less nervous I am - Jean in Wisc. 8:16 Jul 25
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- Great minds....your post wasn't there when I started. I must type really slow! nt - Dawn E 8:35 Jul 25
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- Great minds....your post wasn't there when I started. I must type really slow! nt - Dawn E 8:35 Jul 25
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- As Mike Brady told Marsha (or was it Greg??)... - nancypants 7:59 Jul 25
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- Actually, it was Marcia (for her drivers test) and Jan (for a school speach) nt - Amy in PA whose claim to fame is reigning queen of Brady Bunch trivia 14:13 Jul 25
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- Ooh, did you watch TVLand's Brady Weekend a few days ago? I'm so happy that I have my dd watching The Brady Bunch!! nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:29 Jul 25
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- Ooh, did you watch TVLand's Brady Weekend a few days ago? I'm so happy that I have my dd watching The Brady Bunch!! nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:29 Jul 25
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- Actually, it was Marcia (for her drivers test) and Jan (for a school speach) nt - Amy in PA whose claim to fame is reigning queen of Brady Bunch trivia 14:13 Jul 25
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- Amen! - Joni 9:05 Jul 25
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- Just say, "Dd can play in an hour, after we eat lunch. Bye!" Then, close the door. nt - lovemykids 15:18 Jul 25
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- You need to establish and enforce your boundaries. - MarthaB 11:32 Jul 25
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- Just say, "Dd can play in an hour, after we eat lunch. Bye!" Then, close the door. nt - lovemykids 15:18 Jul 25
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- Re: Not nearly soon enough! m - Mom2-3 8:51 Jul 25
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- Re: Ugh when do these neighborhood kids go back to school???? - CindyinTexas 7:57 Jul 25
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- If you continue to feed them they will continue to come over hungry... - Amy in PA 11:45 Jul 25
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- It's happening here as well. (SC) (m) - ~FireFly~ 8:47 Jul 25
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- If you continue to feed them they will continue to come over hungry... - Amy in PA 11:45 Jul 25
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- Happy Birthday. nt - Amy in Orlando 18:23 Jul 25
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- Happy Birthday! I liked 36 so much that I've been 36 ever since. :) My DH even puts "36" on my birthday cake every year. nt - Praisefor3 8:11 Jul 25
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- Happy Birthday! Keep that card and hug those kids:) nt - Tammyla 8:09 Jul 25
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- Happy Birthday Lisa! nt - battlemaiden 8:01 Jul 25
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- Special birthday cheers for you, Lisa! Yes, children are wiser and more resilient than we often realize. (nt) - Colleen 7:39 Jul 25
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- Beautiful! Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day! (nt) - Giraffe Family 7:21 Jul 25
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- Ooooh! I ordered on 7/12 too! Maybe, just maybe........ nt - nutmeg 8:16 Jul 25
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- It came!!!!! nt - nutmeg 18:41 Jul 25
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- It came!!!!! nt - nutmeg 18:41 Jul 25
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- Get a copy of the Dog Whisperer's book. It will save your life :-) nt - Ellie 12:11 Jul 25
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- We had a Golden... - Laurie in SEA 10:33 Jul 25
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- we have a 1/2 golden retriever 1/2 yellow lab - hpymomof3 8:51 Jul 25
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- Oh how lucky you are! I wish we still had our golden. (m) - Peggy in Va 7:50 Jul 25
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- puppies in general.... - E 7:36 Jul 25
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- One more thing.. - E 7:46 Jul 25
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- One more thing.. - E 7:46 Jul 25
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- Get thee to a trainer! - Kristine in VA 7:23 Jul 25
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- I agree about the trainer.... - Kris in WA 7:43 Jul 25
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- I agree about the trainer.... - Kris in WA 7:43 Jul 25
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- My big dog is a spaniel, so I'll try. Our dog was a puppy and slept mainly... - Padmé 7:20 Jul 25
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- My son just reminded me of something. Our dogs are not allowed in the front yard... - Padmé 7:32 Jul 25
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- My son just reminded me of something. Our dogs are not allowed in the front yard... - Padmé 7:32 Jul 25
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- optimus magister bonus liber - kate in seattle 8:42 Jul 25
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- one of favs: "Love is a better teacher than duty." Albert Einstein (nt) - ~FireFly~ 7:03 Jul 25
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- Hee hee!! Go superhubby and trusty sidekick! I love your new blog! Thank you for sharing it with us. nt - Dy 12:31 Jul 25
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- Very nice site. By the way, I like the name of the school. m - Peggy in Va 8:32 Jul 25
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- We made sashes for our kids, sewed on the badges, and made pins with colored beads to represent the tasks done. nt - *anj* 13:15 Jul 25
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- Re: Anyone involved with a Keepers of the Faith program???? more - Josie 6:37 Jul 25
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- Thanks for all the comments and sharing of experiences!! nt - profmom 12:44 Jul 25
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- Too late to help, but here's a link - Claire 11:53 Jul 25
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- Very informative! Thanks! nt - profmom 12:07 Jul 25
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- Very informative! Thanks! nt - profmom 12:07 Jul 25
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- I would go to an opthamologist... - Nancy in CA 8:39 Jul 25
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- You need to see a ped. opthamologist. - Old Dominion Heather 7:34 Jul 25
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- Ds sees a pediatric ophthalmologist at a teaching hospital. She has a optometrist who specializes in visual therapy in her practice. Go for the best. nt - MargaretWV 6:39 Jul 25
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- Wow! You are lucky! It's very rare to find an opthalmologist who works with a developmental optometrist! (nt) - Claire 12:13 Jul 25
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- "an" (this board is due for a flip soon, isn't it?) nt - MargaretWV 6:43 Jul 25
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- Wow! You are lucky! It's very rare to find an opthalmologist who works with a developmental optometrist! (nt) - Claire 12:13 Jul 25
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- I second seeing a pediatric opthamologist. . . - Jen in MI 6:30 Jul 25
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- We experienced a similar situation.....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 6:16 Jul 25
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- I'd see an ophthamologis tand preferably a pediatric one - Osmosis Mom 6:14 Jul 25
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- Optomotrists are not doctors. Opthomologists are doctors. - Ria 6:09 Jul 25
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- Optometrists ARE doctors. I would go see an opthamologist, however.nt - Cindy in SoCal 9:39 Jul 25
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- They might be called doctors, but they are not MDs or DOs. They have NOT been to a 4-yr medical school. nt - Ria 9:47 Jul 25
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- an MD is not the only way to get a doctorate - moira 12:03 Jul 25
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- I'm well aware of that. However, many people do not realize that an optomotrist is not a medical doctor. That is what I was pointing out. nt - Ria 12:06 Jul 25
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- it was the way you worded it - moira 12:07 Jul 25
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- Sorry for the confusion! I should have been more specific. nt - Ria 12:12 Jul 25
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- Sorry for the confusion! I should have been more specific. nt - Ria 12:12 Jul 25
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- it was the way you worded it - moira 12:07 Jul 25
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- I'm well aware of that. However, many people do not realize that an optomotrist is not a medical doctor. That is what I was pointing out. nt - Ria 12:06 Jul 25
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- Correct! (nt) - GraceinMD 11:08 Jul 25
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- Here's some info I copied... - Ria 9:50 Jul 25
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- an MD is not the only way to get a doctorate - moira 12:03 Jul 25
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- They might be called doctors, but they are not MDs or DOs. They have NOT been to a 4-yr medical school. nt - Ria 9:47 Jul 25
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- Optometrists ARE doctors. I would go see an opthamologist, however.nt - Cindy in SoCal 9:39 Jul 25
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- Re: Opthamologist vs. Optometrist - Busy Mom 6:08 Jul 25
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- Just tried. Went through to it fine. nt - 4kids4me 5:52 Jul 25
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- Not ANJ. . . - KH 5:47 Jul 25
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- one more thing... - Holly IN 5:52 Jul 25
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- Camden Grey is cheaper for Virgin organic coconut oil... - Lisa in Transition 6:27 Jul 25
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- You can get a 35 lb. pail for only $36 from them, but it's not virgin (sm) - *anj* 12:10 Jul 25
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- No, you're not reading this correctly... - Lisa in Transition 15:37 Jul 25 (1)
- Why do you not buy the expeller? nt - Holly IN 12:30 Jul 25
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- Re: Why do you not buy the expeller? nt - *anj* 12:59 Jul 25
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- Isn't that just the RBD oil? - KH 13:54 Jul 25
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- Isn't that just the RBD oil? - KH 13:54 Jul 25
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- Re: Why do you not buy the expeller? nt - *anj* 12:59 Jul 25
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- You can get a 35 lb. pail for only $36 from them, but it's not virgin (sm) - *anj* 12:10 Jul 25
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- The red price is usually the price . . . - KH 5:56 Jul 25
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- Do you make your own bread? if so then do you use Coconut oil or olive oil? nt - Holly IN 6:21 Jul 25
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- I bake my own bread and I usually use E.V. olive oil. (sm) - *anj* 12:13 Jul 25
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- Re: Do you make your own bread? if so then do you use Coconut oil or olive oil? nt - KH 6:26 Jul 25
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- I bake my own bread and I usually use E.V. olive oil. (sm) - *anj* 12:13 Jul 25
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- Do you make your own bread? if so then do you use Coconut oil or olive oil? nt - Holly IN 6:21 Jul 25
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- Camden Grey is cheaper for Virgin organic coconut oil... - Lisa in Transition 6:27 Jul 25
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- ok I looked at the label of mine and mine is refined.... - Holly IN 5:49 Jul 25
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- Nope, you can get small jars of the Expeller pressed. . . . - KH 5:51 Jul 25
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- Nope, you can get small jars of the Expeller pressed. . . . - KH 5:51 Jul 25
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- one more thing... - Holly IN 5:52 Jul 25
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- PLEASE tell me how you did it! We used a Flat-Fee Listing co. to list our home on the MLS, and we're getting NO traffic.... - Kathy in NC 8:14 Jul 25
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- Oh, that must be so frustrating!! (m) - kcm_md 9:06 Jul 25
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- I'd love to see your website... - Kathy in NC 9:58 Jul 25
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- You've got mail!! :) nt - kcm_md 16:23 Jul 25
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- You've got mail!! :) nt - kcm_md 16:23 Jul 25
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- I'd love to see your website... - Kathy in NC 9:58 Jul 25
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- To search these boards, is the fastest way to do a Contol F search on each board? That'll take forever! nt. - Kathy in NC 8:32 Jul 25
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- First I asked for help finding the link :) then that's what I did. nt - kcm_md 8:56 Jul 25
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- First I asked for help finding the link :) then that's what I did. nt - kcm_md 8:56 Jul 25
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- Oh, that must be so frustrating!! (m) - kcm_md 9:06 Jul 25
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- Yes, it can be done! : ) There are realtor-sponsored ads running on the radio right now that make it sound like a terribly dangerous undertaken, but we bought our house directly from the owner and it went smoothly. nt - AlmostLucy 5:37 Jul 25
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- Glad to hear it went well from the buyers' perspective--that's reassuring! (nt) - kcm_md 6:29 Jul 25
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- "UndertakING." nt - AlmostLucy 5:38 Jul 25
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- Glad to hear it went well from the buyers' perspective--that's reassuring! (nt) - kcm_md 6:29 Jul 25
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- Praying for your dh, Jo. m..... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 10:59 Jul 25
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- Praying for both of you. nt - Unicorn 8:58 Jul 25
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- Praying, Jo. If it's any comfort to you, I bet your anxiety is a pregnancy-related thing - I think we feel so much more vulnerable when we have another new life within. I wouldn't worry that you have some "sixth sense" of impending disaster - I bet it's just normal pregnancy fears. nt - OKCyndi 7:37 Jul 25
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- I agree. Just think, Jo, how soon you'll be in his arms. (nt) - Colleen 7:42 Jul 25
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- I agree. Just think, Jo, how soon you'll be in his arms. (nt) - Colleen 7:42 Jul 25
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- We're praying, Jo. (nt) - hometoteach 7:23 Jul 25
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- (((Praying for his safety and your peace))) nt - ~FireFly~ 7:05 Jul 25
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- We'll say a few for him and for you. nt - Peggy in Va 6:52 Jul 25
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- I'll pray for him. nt - Amy in Orlando 6:30 Jul 25
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- Praying. nt - threelops 6:07 Jul 25
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- Ria's right.... - Virginia Dawn 5:53 Jul 25
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- Times like this - I pray for his angels because they do all the work. I love our angels. m - Karen sn 5:48 Jul 25
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- Love this idea of giving your angel a break! I keep mine so busy! Here's one thing I often do.........m - OKCyndi 7:44 Jul 25
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- Cyndi - Karen sn 17:14 Jul 25
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- Cyndi - Karen sn 17:14 Jul 25
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- Love this idea of giving your angel a break! I keep mine so busy! Here's one thing I often do.........m - OKCyndi 7:44 Jul 25
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- I'm praying, Jo nt - Karen in Maryland 5:48 Jul 25
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- Praying, Jo. nt - Rachel in KY 5:37 Jul 25
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- I have prayed, too. nt - Sharon in SC 5:21 Jul 25
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- I'll pray, Jo. (m) - Ria 5:16 Jul 25
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- Detectives in Togas, Little Britches, the Little House series, Narnia books, Rascal, Owl in the Family. (nt) - Colleen 7:45 Jul 25
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- Farmer Boy, Little Britches, nt - R 7:15 Jul 25
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- We just finished Robin Hood and have started King Arthur. These two books have made my son LOVE reading aloud together. nt - Praisefor3 7:06 Jul 25
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- Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - LoriM 7:04 Jul 25
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- The Hobbit. Voyage of the Dawn Treader is our son's favorite......... - Padmé 5:38 Jul 25
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- What is the Collier 10 book set? Sounds interesting. nt - MarthaB 5:42 Jul 25
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- It's called Collier's Junior Classics The Young Folks Shelf of Books........... - Padmé 5:56 Jul 25
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- Thanks. Sound good! I'm going to have to try to find a set. nt - MarthaB 6:57 Jul 25
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- Oh, those are my *favorite* childhood books (c: I still have my set on my shelf! (nt) - LoriM 6:54 Jul 25
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- Awful lot of vocabulary in the sets. My 14 has looked up several words this past week, one of them flayed.... - Padmé 7:01 Jul 25
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- I'm consistently amazed by how many nursery rhymes I know... - LoriM 7:07 Jul 25
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- I bought my set used from half price and it has little Cassie's handwriting in the back... - Padmé 7:39 Jul 25
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- I know what you mean. My kids are really spaced out and I've been through... - Padmé 7:28 Jul 25
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- I bought my set used from half price and it has little Cassie's handwriting in the back... - Padmé 7:39 Jul 25
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- I'm consistently amazed by how many nursery rhymes I know... - LoriM 7:07 Jul 25
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- Awful lot of vocabulary in the sets. My 14 has looked up several words this past week, one of them flayed.... - Padmé 7:01 Jul 25
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- Thanks. Sound good! I'm going to have to try to find a set. nt - MarthaB 6:57 Jul 25
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- It's called Collier's Junior Classics The Young Folks Shelf of Books........... - Padmé 5:56 Jul 25
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- What is the Collier 10 book set? Sounds interesting. nt - MarthaB 5:42 Jul 25
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- A few my son (about the same age as yours) liked... - MarthaB 5:30 Jul 25
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- Have you read Detectives in Togas? Another great one is The Master Puppeteer. nt - Ria 5:19 Jul 25
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- Summer of the Monkeys, Indian in the Cupboard series, Castle in the Attic nt - Andrea in MA 5:13 Jul 25
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- What on earth??? 8 year old boys! - Dana in NC 4:44 Jul 25
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- Re: What on earth??? 8 year old boys! - BethinNH 7:38 Jul 25
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- Re: What on earth??? 8 year old boys! - BethinNH 7:38 Jul 25
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- Eat at Zack's on the Rocks... - Carol in Cal. 18:39 Jul 25
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- Montshire Museum (nt) - Laura in IL 7:49 Jul 25
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- I lived in VT until I was 22... - Mad Jenny Flint 6:53 Jul 25
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- ohh...shelburne farms is very nice (m) - christineg 8:44 Jul 25
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- ohh...shelburne farms is very nice (m) - christineg 8:44 Jul 25
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- Thanks a bunch, gals (more) - Osmosis Mom 6:04 Jul 25
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- Re: Thanks a bunch, gals (more) - BethinNH 7:42 Jul 25
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- Re: Thanks a bunch, gals (more) - BethinNH 7:42 Jul 25
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- Lived in Vermont for three years (m) - AlmostLucy 5:30 Jul 25
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- We spent 7 months there last year... - Deb, a Vermonter, in NZ 5:11 Jul 25
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- Billings Farm near Woodstock, and the Ben and Jerry's Factory - Marie in OH 4:54 Jul 25
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- LOL - thanks, Carrie. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 6:10 Jul 25
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- Amy, I tried to email you..... - Rachel in KY 6:44 Jul 25
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- Amy, I tried to email you..... - Rachel in KY 6:44 Jul 25
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- Based on some of last night's silliness (and fun), I think y'all were snorting Amy's soaps! I'm ordering today....(nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 5:31 Jul 25
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- She has such a funny sense of humor! I loved reading her site and her soaps sound wonderful! nt - Angela in KCMO 5:27 Jul 25
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- Okay, okay, I needed that reminder. Thank you, town crier! (nt) - Colleen 2:32 Jul 25
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- Me too :-) Looking forward to my soaps Amy! nt - karenciavo 6:54 Jul 25
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- Me too :-) Looking forward to my soaps Amy! nt - karenciavo 6:54 Jul 25
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- And--Amy, thank you so much. I did have to hide it from my boy when he saw the label. :o) nt - Carrie in WA 1:56 Jul 25
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- Thanks, all. I may try doing it myself with Oxy-Clean, although I have to admit...(m) - Colleen 8:34 Jul 25
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- Colleen, check out "ZeroRez" company (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:26 Jul 25
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- Colleen, check out "ZeroRez" company (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:26 Jul 25
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- The best results I've ever gotten are with *hot* hot water and Oxy Clean in my Bissell, then a hot water with white vinegar rinse (m) - hometoteach 7:29 Jul 25
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- Okay, if I do it again myself, I'll try this. Thank you. (nt) - Colleen 8:30 Jul 25
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- Ummm. I never thought about putting oxyclean in my steam cleaner, you are so smart! Or am I just incredibly lame?... - battlemaiden 8:08 Jul 25
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- BE CAREFUL! I put OxyClean in a sealed container on a carpet cleaner once, and as it "fizzed", the pressure cracked the cleaner. nt - Katherine B. in TX 9:00 Jul 25
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- Oh phooey... - battlemaiden 8:08 Jul 25
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- BE CAREFUL! I put OxyClean in a sealed container on a carpet cleaner once, and as it "fizzed", the pressure cracked the cleaner. nt - Katherine B. in TX 9:00 Jul 25
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- Okay, if I do it again myself, I'll try this. Thank you. (nt) - Colleen 8:30 Jul 25
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- Having it professionally done most likely would be the - Regina in MO 6:48 Jul 25
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- The cleaner needs to have some kind of de-greaser in it to be effective... - Cathy in TX 6:09 Jul 25
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- I'm thinking do it yourself with some oxyclean. I'd spray the floor first with it and also use it in the machine. m - Karen sn 6:03 Jul 25
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- smart. nt - battlemaiden 8:10 Jul 25
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- And P.S. How's the anti-casino work going. I haven't seen you mention it lately. nt - Karen sn 6:06 Jul 25 (1)
- smart. nt - battlemaiden 8:10 Jul 25
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- There are expensive steam vapor cleaners you can purchase for a house - Claire 6:01 Jul 25
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- I don't really want to make that kind of investment. Thanks, though! (nt) - Colleen 8:31 Jul 25
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- I don't really want to make that kind of investment. Thanks, though! (nt) - Colleen 8:31 Jul 25
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- I've heard ads for "dry" carpet cleaning on the radio, but I don't know much about it. nt - FlockOfSillies 23:50 Jul 24
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- We do this! 3 kids in piano, 30 min lesson every other week.. and... - Amy 10:27 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the replies thus far. I personally would much prefer each boy doing a half hour, each week. The teacher has other ideas and I am just plain confused as to what to do...(m) - Colleen 8:44 Jul 25
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- So, she's charging you to use her computer for 15 minutes... - WendyWords 10:01 Jul 25
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- Unless she's adding that in at no additional charge.... nt - Sharon in SC 10:12 Jul 25
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- Unless she's adding that in at no additional charge.... nt - Sharon in SC 10:12 Jul 25
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- So, she's charging you to use her computer for 15 minutes... - WendyWords 10:01 Jul 25
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- An hour is a long music lesson, most do 30 minute lessons. (m) - Tammyla 8:06 Jul 25
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- Were we went for lessons, they wouldn`t allow us to alternate.We had to do them every week. nt - Tracey 6:52 Jul 25
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- we do this - hpymomof3 6:25 Jul 25
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- Mmm. If the teacher would be amenable to this I would consider (m) - Sharon in SC 5:28 Jul 25
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- This sounds like a good plan. nt - Noelle 6:29 Jul 25
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- This sounds like a good plan. nt - Noelle 6:29 Jul 25
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- we did it for a while and it worked well...... - Peela 1:22 Jul 25
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- We split lessons... - WendyWords 23:58 Jul 24
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- Thank you! nt - Unicorn 10:04 Jul 25
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- my ds 12 takes a break after every subject. - Deidre in GA 9:52 Jul 25
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- My guys start ~9 o'clock and finish by ~3pm. We have several breaks in between 2-3 subj, (m) - ~FireFly~ 7:21 Jul 25
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- I used to be really stingy with breaks, but have learned they do increase productivity.... - Peela 5:42 Jul 25 (1)
- What we do... - Greta Lea:) 5:34 Jul 25
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- Hmmm, that's a tough one... (m) - FlockOfSillies 23:59 Jul 24
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- sure - - baby doll, barbie doll, rag doll - - whatever he asked for /nft - katilac 17:06 Jul 25
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- Yes. My 6 year old ds has many stuffed animals (m) - Scarlett 15:28 Jul 25
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- No way, not the kind you're describing. nt - Kristine out of lurking 14:03 Jul 25
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- Okay, I totally misread this to say "dd." I was so offended that you wouldn't let your little girl have a doll! sm - BirkenKathy 13:49 Jul 25
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- I wouldn't have a problem with it. My son has played with dolls, and has sure been around his fair share with 3 sisters - m - StaceyinLA 13:36 Jul 25
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- Yes...if it's a GI Joe. nt - Amy in PA 11:49 Jul 25
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- No. nt - Kate CA 11:38 Jul 25
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- Nope. nt - Kellawell 10:32 Jul 25
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- My 7 year old son has Barbies and Baby dolls (m) - Susan 9:52 Jul 25
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- well I don't think my position is that bizarre... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:33 Jul 25
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- I don't think it's bizarre either Sandra. nt - nancypants 12:43 Jul 25
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- I don't think it's bizarre either Sandra. nt - nancypants 12:43 Jul 25
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- well I don't think my position is that bizarre... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:33 Jul 25
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- Positively. (nt) - ~FireFly~ 7:22 Jul 25
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- Yes, and I'd teach him how to make it, and let him work on it with me (nt) - LoriM 6:56 Jul 25
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- A Barbie, no. A soft bodied doll, yes. (m) - Dy 6:07 Jul 25
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- This sounds exactly like ds...right down to the name. (sm) - JT in AZ 6:55 Jul 25
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- Oh, thanks. :-) nt - Dy 12:36 Jul 25
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- Oh, thanks. :-) nt - Dy 12:36 Jul 25
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- This sounds exactly like ds...right down to the name. (sm) - JT in AZ 6:55 Jul 25
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- Yes, in fact, my 8yo DS does have more than one... - Cleo Qc 5:47 Jul 25
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- yes, no problem. And I would let my dd have a toy fire engine if she so desired. nt - Peela 5:45 Jul 25
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- gosh, just read other's reasoning for not allowing. Never occurred to me. Not an issue in our house.nt - Peela 5:47 Jul 25
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- not an issue for us either. - Cleo Qc 6:17 Jul 25
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- not an issue for us either. - Cleo Qc 6:17 Jul 25
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- gosh, just read other's reasoning for not allowing. Never occurred to me. Not an issue in our house.nt - Peela 5:47 Jul 25
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- No. nt - Ria 5:21 Jul 25
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- No. nt - battlemaiden 5:15 Jul 25
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- Ria and Battlemaiden - why not? I would not expect to see ya'll here with a "no". I don't want to start a war - I love you gals - I really just want to know why? m - Karen sn sincerely just curious 6:13 Jul 25
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- I think it's the age of the child more than the "getting a boy a doll" thing for me (m) - Ria 6:32 Jul 25
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- I agree. As a little tyke, my husband wore dresses, had a doll, and played "house", but....(m) - Colleen 8:10 Jul 25
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- Yes... - battlemaiden 7:09 Jul 25
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- I agree! NT - Tammy 6:41 Jul 25
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- I agree. As a little tyke, my husband wore dresses, had a doll, and played "house", but....(m) - Colleen 8:10 Jul 25
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- I think it's the age of the child more than the "getting a boy a doll" thing for me (m) - Ria 6:32 Jul 25
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- Ria and Battlemaiden - why not? I would not expect to see ya'll here with a "no". I don't want to start a war - I love you gals - I really just want to know why? m - Karen sn sincerely just curious 6:13 Jul 25
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- No..... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:30 Jul 25
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- Nope, not a barbie he's after but rather a cloth doll with hair of yarn. nt - JT in AZ 6:31 Jul 25
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- I agree. I've just done Ken and GI Joe. I did get a cheap... - Padmé 5:03 Jul 25
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- I agree. No Barbie dolls. How about a Ken doll or GI Joe?nt. - Kathy in NC 4:43 Jul 25
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- Nope, not a barbie he's after but rather a cloth doll with hair of yarn. nt - JT in AZ 6:31 Jul 25
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- Yes. No problem at all. My oldest had a boy and girl set when he was a toddler. (m) - Mad Charity 3:58 Jul 25
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- Yes. If he really wanted one. nt - Beth 3:56 Jul 25
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- Yes. When ds was in K (public school), the children were... - Julie in AK 23:57 Jul 24
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- That is beautiful. nt - Karen sn 6:15 Jul 25
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- That is beautiful. nt - Karen sn 6:15 Jul 25
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- Yes..... - Regina in MO 23:32 Jul 24
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- My dh would never allow it. I had to fight tooth and nail to be able to give 2yo a cabbage patch so he would stop taking his sister's baby dolls. nt - MeganP 23:22 Jul 24
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- Yup. :-)~nt - myfunnybunch 23:01 Jul 24
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- Yes. When our son was almost 7 he asked for one for Christmas. I'd do it at 8 too if he wanted. nt - Jeanne in MN 22:51 Jul 24
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- Yes. He has them, however he prefers to call them "action figures." Do you mean a baby doll? nt - lovemykids 22:34 Jul 24
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- He would like a small doll that he can dress "with long, golden hair!" nt - JT in AZ 23:58 Jul 24
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- Maybe, as long as it is has a child's body. - lovemykids 6:29 Jul 25
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- Yes, he would like to make his own cloth doll with golden colored yarn as hair! nt - JT in AZ 6:36 Jul 25
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- Yes, he would like to make his own cloth doll with golden colored yarn as hair! nt - JT in AZ 6:36 Jul 25
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- Maybe, as long as it is has a child's body. - lovemykids 6:29 Jul 25
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- He would like a small doll that he can dress "with long, golden hair!" nt - JT in AZ 23:58 Jul 24
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- Yes, and if he ever marries and has dc of his own, I hope his wife thanks me for raising a caring father. ;-) (m) - WendyWords 22:23 Jul 24
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- I'm in this camp. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 9:04 Jul 25
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- I'm in this camp. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 9:04 Jul 25
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- Absolutely. nt - Kay in Cal 22:19 Jul 24
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- Yes. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 22:16 Jul 24
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- Sure. nt - Kim in NV 22:15 Jul 24
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- Yes, I was so offended.... - Kelli in TN 6:23 Jul 25
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- Well, you've had a thing or two on your mind this summer! (m) - Dy 6:10 Jul 25
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- I am bipolar. - KidsHappen 8:46 Jul 25
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- I swear by Carlson's Amino Acid Blend. And (if ya'll hadn't noticed) I have been neglecting it! This reminds me right now - I'm of to take 2! nt - Karen sn 6:19 Jul 25
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- My 10dd is bipolar - Ottakee 5:51 Jul 25
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- There have been some neuro / celiac connections...sm - Maggee in NY 5:01 Jul 25
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- This is the case for my son. "On" wheat, he has BPD features. Off milk and wheat, he's much calmer and more even-tempered. nt. - Lisa in Jax 14:28 Jul 25
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- Also meant to add: (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:32 Jul 25
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- Also meant to add: (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:32 Jul 25
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- This is the case for my son. "On" wheat, he has BPD features. Off milk and wheat, he's much calmer and more even-tempered. nt. - Lisa in Jax 14:28 Jul 25
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- I hesitate.... (extremely long) - Pamela 2:35 Jul 25
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- Would you mind explaining a little more about what you did.. - Jen 14:57 Jul 25
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- My dd was wrongly dx with bipolar last year... - Jann in TX 7:22 Jul 25 (1)
- My mom's bipolar and I sometimes wonder (m) - 4kids4me 4:17 Jul 25
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- And yet.... - Pamela 5:33 Jul 25
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- And yet.... - Pamela 5:33 Jul 25
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- My college roommate... - LNC 3:05 Jul 25
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- Just to clarify (though I don't think there really was a misunderstanding) <sm> - Pamela 5:31 Jul 25
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- I didn't mean to post under yours Pamela... Sorry about that! nm - LNC 7:57 Jul 25
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- I didn't mean to post under yours Pamela... Sorry about that! nm - LNC 7:57 Jul 25
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- Just to clarify (though I don't think there really was a misunderstanding) <sm> - Pamela 5:31 Jul 25
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- Re: thanks for sharing this - Mickey 3:03 Jul 25
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- Would you mind explaining a little more about what you did.. - Jen 14:57 Jul 25
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- I used to have a very good friends who was bipolar...(m) - Rhiannon8404 21:45 Jul 24
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- Do you have a wireless router and wireless phones? - Janet in GA 5:11 Jul 25
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- Nope, you need the filters that split the DSL and phone line. nt - Michelle T 21:37 Jul 24
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- We had the phone filters and even had the dsl go straight to the outside phone box... - WendyWords 22:20 Jul 24
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- We had the phone filters and even had the dsl go straight to the outside phone box... - WendyWords 22:20 Jul 24
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- Do you have filters on your phone lines? - The Tutor 21:10 Jul 24
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- No, I've never had a problem with that. DSL for, I dunno, 6 years or more. nt - Ellie 20:55 Jul 24
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- We don't have that issue here. nt - nancypants 20:55 Jul 24
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- Yes... - WendyWords 20:54 Jul 24
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- WOOHOO! I forget how quickly I can move w/o "help". lol. Way to go! nt - Dy 6:10 Jul 25
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- Go you!! nt - nancypants 20:41 Jul 24
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- I agree with the others, plus I love to make popcorn with it!! :) nt - *anj* 12:18 Jul 25
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- We use it in baking and cooking, and as a moisturizer . . . - KH 5:38 Jul 25
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- it works wonders as a diaper rash ointment. As food, we - Jodi-FL 5:32 Jul 25
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- I use it like any other oil except... - Lisa in Transition 5:29 Jul 25
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- There is a great post by *anj* on down the board. - ruth 20:56 Jul 24
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- We have a group of 13 families and they are like family to me... - Jeanne in MN 22:57 Jul 24
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- well, i'm more of a social gal ["nah, Peek, Really? *you*??"]...but I'll be joining several groups this fall [m] - Peek a Boo 20:45 Jul 24
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- I just do a small local group - Tabitha 20:30 Jul 24
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- My friend was kind enough to ask my son what food he wanted - leslie in tx 20:24 Jul 24
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- I was in hysterics when I saw it. Literally had tears of laughter! - Ria 5:31 Jul 25
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- I don't post often so maybe I'm missing something about the names... (m) - kcm_md 5:17 Jul 25
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- there's a long thread about this that came up on the Curriculum board :-) I don't keep up w/ the ISP hunt tho, lol. nt - Peek a Boo 8:57 Jul 25
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- here's the link discussing it: - Peek a Boo 10:11 Jul 25
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- Hmmm... I'm curious now!!! lol Thanks! nt - kcm_md 9:18 Jul 25
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- here's the link discussing it: - Peek a Boo 10:11 Jul 25
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- there's a long thread about this that came up on the Curriculum board :-) I don't keep up w/ the ISP hunt tho, lol. nt - Peek a Boo 8:57 Jul 25
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- Guys, guys, guys! I'm supposed to be taking a BOARD BREAK. How can I do that when I know how much fun you're having?! Colleen fake, and Pam unfair?! I haven't laughed so hard in days! - PariSarah in NC 3:50 Jul 25
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- Re: Hey Pam, the Flaming Sword Moderator........ - Mickey 1:48 Jul 25
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- If you are a frequenter of boards then you surely realize that each board has various board *rules*--- - Peek a Boo 8:56 Jul 25
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- Friends? I dunno. I don't go over to her house for lunch every week, nor do we chat on the phone much. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:31 Jul 25
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- Preach it, sister! Thanks for stating that so clearly... - Kay in Cal 10:22 Jul 25
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- Preach it, sister! Thanks for stating that so clearly... - Kay in Cal 10:22 Jul 25
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- Also, Mickey, Pam is not a moderator. Her board name is "Pam 'SFSO*Moderation*' in MD. nt - Robin in NC 7:09 Jul 25
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- Hi Mickey.... - Virginia Dawn 5:14 Jul 25
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- Re: Hi Virginia... - Mickey 7:11 Jul 25
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- Virginia, it was a lovely and loving post. - Lizzie in Ma 10:21 Jul 25
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- I'm sorry you feel that way, I honestly don't think there is any way to please you at this point. nt - Virginia Dawn 8:25 Jul 25
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- Oh, no you don't....(m) - Colleen 7:56 Jul 25
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- Re: you know what Colleen? - Mickey 11:16 Jul 25
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- Ah, I understand now. Clearly, a person so skilled in the art of rhetoric would be impatient with us mere mortals. Mea culpa. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:56 Jul 25
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- ah, to only have the tact and patience of Pam, lol. You Rock :-) nt - Peek a Boo 20:47 Jul 25
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- ah, to only have the tact and patience of Pam, lol. You Rock :-) nt - Peek a Boo 20:47 Jul 25
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- hm. sounds like you're looking in a mirror, not at Colleen. nt - Peek a Boo -passing Mickey a Big Bar of Soap 11:57 Jul 25
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- see, now if you had said: "Colleen, *your farm* is full of sh*t," I dare say she'd agree with you :-P nt - Peek a Boo -thinking happier thoughts about sh*t :-) 12:12 Jul 25
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- see, now if you had said: "Colleen, *your farm* is full of sh*t," I dare say she'd agree with you :-P nt - Peek a Boo -thinking happier thoughts about sh*t :-) 12:12 Jul 25
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- Ah, I understand now. Clearly, a person so skilled in the art of rhetoric would be impatient with us mere mortals. Mea culpa. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:56 Jul 25
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- Re: you know what Colleen? - Mickey 11:16 Jul 25
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- You might also consider... - kbm 7:23 Jul 25
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- Virginia, it was a lovely and loving post. - Lizzie in Ma 10:21 Jul 25
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- Re: Hi Virginia... - Mickey 7:11 Jul 25
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- If you are a frequenter of boards then you surely realize that each board has various board *rules*--- - Peek a Boo 8:56 Jul 25
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- Maybe "Mickey" was pulling a Dan Rather and referring to you as "fake but accurate." nt - FlockOfSillies 23:49 Jul 24
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- ROTFLOL! nt - WendyWords 0:00 Jul 25
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- ROTFLOL! nt - WendyWords 0:00 Jul 25
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- I mean, come on, Colleen... always pussyfooting around, never really letting us know who you are, or what you think about the issues of the day... - Kay in Cal 21:00 Jul 24
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- You've always been very real to me! :^) nt - nancypants 20:29 Jul 24
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- Yep. I've been on to you for months now. - Doran 20:26 Jul 24
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- i'll bet her "cows" give soy milk to boot!!!! uh-huh...... nt - Peek a Boo 21:00 Jul 24
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- LOL! The other day, someone at the organic food co-op ask me if our DAIRY cows produce the SOY milk she drinks. So much for educated "high end " consumers. (nt) - Colleen 21:38 Jul 24
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- SNORT!! That is hilarious! nt - Angela in TX 11:45 Jul 25
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- Oh. My. Word. You've got to be kidding! nt - Robin in NC 7:35 Jul 25
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- Too funny!!! You should have told her absolutely - we feed them soybeans just for that purpose. You could have really messed with her mind! nt - Ria 5:27 Jul 25
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- SNORT!! That is hilarious! nt - Angela in TX 11:45 Jul 25
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- LOL! The other day, someone at the organic food co-op ask me if our DAIRY cows produce the SOY milk she drinks. So much for educated "high end " consumers. (nt) - Colleen 21:38 Jul 24
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- i'll bet her "cows" give soy milk to boot!!!! uh-huh...... nt - Peek a Boo 21:00 Jul 24
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- But wait...it gets even better! - Crissy in WA 20:14 Jul 24
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- Someone pass me a glass of wine. - Crissy 20:15 Jul 24
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- Sorry, I drank all mine...which is probably why my subject line was funky. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:25 Jul 24
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- Sorry, I drank all mine...which is probably why my subject line was funky. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:25 Jul 24
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- Someone pass me a glass of wine. - Crissy 20:15 Jul 24
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- WOW - you mean you're just a figment of my imagination? Are you really just a middle-aged fat guy that loves homeschooling and dairy farming? I'm so bummed. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:14 Jul 24
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- How dare you accuse me of loving homeschooling!!! LOL (m) - Colleen 20:27 Jul 24
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- LOL nt - WendyWords 22:21 Jul 24
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- LOL nt - WendyWords 22:21 Jul 24
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- Gosh, I hope she's real -- I just posted a question for her on the K-8 board. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:16 Jul 24
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- For MOI??? I will pop over and answer shortly! (nt) - Colleen 20:30 Jul 24
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- For MOI??? I will pop over and answer shortly! (nt) - Colleen 20:30 Jul 24
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- How dare you accuse me of loving homeschooling!!! LOL (m) - Colleen 20:27 Jul 24
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- What the...?!?! How did the word "offering" get into my subject line? Whatever! (nt) - Colleen 20:12 Jul 24
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- Well.....I don't care if you're real or not. i love all my friends - real and make believe! m - Karen sn 6:28 Jul 25
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- Colleen, I don't know why but this post has me in tears... - Dawn E 20:21 Jul 24
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- Glad to be of service! Blame it on the hyper, goofy toddler and some nice Austrian white wine. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:29 Jul 24
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- You gave your toddler white wine!! (Never share the booze!) ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:31 Jul 24
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- Of course not, you silly woman! I save the domestics for the little people! (nt) - Colleen 20:32 Jul 24
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- LOL! Of course. ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:34 Jul 24
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- LOL! Of course. ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:34 Jul 24
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- Of course not, you silly woman! I save the domestics for the little people! (nt) - Colleen 20:32 Jul 24
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- You gave your toddler white wine!! (Never share the booze!) ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:31 Jul 24
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- Glad to be of service! Blame it on the hyper, goofy toddler and some nice Austrian white wine. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:29 Jul 24
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- Well.....I don't care if you're real or not. i love all my friends - real and make believe! m - Karen sn 6:28 Jul 25
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- see the video Tales From The Green Valley - moira 21:49 Jul 24
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- Here's one rebuttal - I just google it. (link only) - Amy in Orlando 20:12 Jul 24
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- I also found this...m - Holly in FL 20:16 Jul 24
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- I also found this...m - Holly in FL 20:16 Jul 24
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- I dunno if they're true or not, but I can tell you that I got this same article from a friend who is *constantly* sending me things that are urban myths. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:10 Jul 24
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- Me thinks the tires of a hybrid vehicle dost approach. Fair maids, off I am to bed, anon, to dream of they so manly in their musical voice.... - Doran 21:27 Jul 24
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- One woman's pithy is another woman's brain candy... - kalanamak 20:17 Jul 24
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- Biodiesel vs. hybrids? The American devotion to a two-party system? Tacoma: Why it's produce, per capita, more serial killers than any other American city? ABBA: A multi-generational influence? Talk amongst yourselves. (nt) - Colleen 20:17 Jul 24
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- This is sure to get me flamed, but IMO ABBA is a multi-generational *travesty.* Talk about the sins of the fathers being visited on the children, LOL! Okay, you ABBA fans, let me have it. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:24 Jul 24
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- Be still my beating heart! Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight!!! (nt) - Colleen 20:33 Jul 24
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- Be still my beating heart! Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight!!! (nt) - Colleen 20:33 Jul 24
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- <snort> (note to self, do not go to Tacoma) nt - Amy in Orlando 20:21 Jul 24
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- Yes, but to hide out, the always flee to Scottsdale, AZ. Have you ever noticed... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:54 Jul 24
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- Ummm.....whadya' think? Is it Mexico or the Grand Canyon that's the draw? ;) nt - Doran whose kids are STILL not home!! (But, I hear they're not in Scottsdale or Tacoma) 21:06 Jul 24
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- Um, no, I've noticed that most of them are in...Tacoma, whaddya know! LOL (nt) - Colleen 21:00 Jul 24 (3)
- Ummm.....whadya' think? Is it Mexico or the Grand Canyon that's the draw? ;) nt - Doran whose kids are STILL not home!! (But, I hear they're not in Scottsdale or Tacoma) 21:06 Jul 24
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- Yes, but to hide out, the always flee to Scottsdale, AZ. Have you ever noticed... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:54 Jul 24
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- This is sure to get me flamed, but IMO ABBA is a multi-generational *travesty.* Talk about the sins of the fathers being visited on the children, LOL! Okay, you ABBA fans, let me have it. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:24 Jul 24
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- Okay, Doran -- who is (was) cuter? Donny Osmond or David Cassidy? nt - AlmostLucy 20:12 Jul 24
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- Davey Jones was the cutest by far! nt - Christina 3:44 Jul 25
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- When I was little, I thought Donny and Marie looked so cute together, that they should get married. I was so clueless! nt - FlockOfSillies 0:02 Jul 25
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- You're all wrong!! Sean Cassidy was FAR cuter. :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:45 Jul 24
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- Perhaps, but none of 'em hold a candle to Andy Gibb. nt - FlockOfSillies 0:03 Jul 25
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- Sorry, Scott Baio was WAY better than Shaun. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:49 Jul 24
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- Okay. Ya got me there! nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 22:07 Jul 24
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- Okay. Ya got me there! nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 22:07 Jul 24
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- Well, that just means that y'all are younger than me. : ) Heck, I still remember Bobby Sherman! nt - AlmostLucy 21:17 Jul 24
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- Who's he??? :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:21 Jul 24
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- He was a brand of lunch boxes in the olden days. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:06 Jul 24 (1)
- Who's he??? :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:21 Jul 24
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- OH YEAH! I was SO in love with Shaun! Da Do Ron Ron, Da Do Ron Ron.....(nt) - molly's mom 21:02 Jul 24
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- Perhaps, but none of 'em hold a candle to Andy Gibb. nt - FlockOfSillies 0:03 Jul 25
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- See, my little international self was preoccupied with Benny and Bjorn from ABBA, so I haven't a clue about these American heartthrobs. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 20:34 Jul 24
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- Well...if you change your mind, I'm the first in line... - Doran getting drowsier by the minute! 20:45 Jul 24
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- Well...if you change your mind, I'm the first in line... - Doran getting drowsier by the minute! 20:45 Jul 24
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- Donny's a dork! Point me....in the direction of Albuquerque.....!!! nt - Doran 20:33 Jul 24
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- "Hello, operator? Get me Echo Valley 2-6809." "You have reached a disconnected number." : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:54 Jul 24
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- "Hello, operator? Get me Echo Valley 2-6809." "You have reached a disconnected number." : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:54 Jul 24
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- Not Doran, but, duh .... David Cassidy. nt ROFL - Amy in Orlando 20:14 Jul 24
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- I thought Donny was so ... juvenile. (Like I wasn't, at the age of 11!) I just knew DC was going to come to my elementary school and whisk me away to be his bride. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:18 Jul 24
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- Not sure I got juvenile back then, but Donny just had so many dang teeth. And DC was coming to my elementary school, thank you very much. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:19 Jul 24
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- LOLOL! That guy sure got around. nt - AlmostLucy 20:26 Jul 24
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- LOLOL! That guy sure got around. nt - AlmostLucy 20:26 Jul 24
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- Not sure I got juvenile back then, but Donny just had so many dang teeth. And DC was coming to my elementary school, thank you very much. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:19 Jul 24
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- I thought Donny was so ... juvenile. (Like I wasn't, at the age of 11!) I just knew DC was going to come to my elementary school and whisk me away to be his bride. : ) nt - AlmostLucy 20:18 Jul 24
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- Davey Jones was the cutest by far! nt - Christina 3:44 Jul 25
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- Poor Doran. Maybe we can talk about the Middle East? That might keep you up for a while? And it's nice and non-controversial. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:06 Jul 24
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- Well, sure. But, then I'd probably be required to think and be pithy when all I want is brain candy :-0 nt - Doran 20:09 Jul 24
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- I'm easy - let's go with the Donny Osmond/David Cassidy thing. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:16 Jul 24
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- I'm easy - let's go with the Donny Osmond/David Cassidy thing. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:16 Jul 24
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- Well, sure. But, then I'd probably be required to think and be pithy when all I want is brain candy :-0 nt - Doran 20:09 Jul 24
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- Ok, I just checked out her site. I think her style reminds me more of Susan Branch than ME. - Natalieclare 21:47 Jul 24
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- Wow! I'm definitely *not* a Mary Englebreit fan, but doesn't this seem like a total knock-off? Or maybe, for all, I know, M.E. is a knock-off on this gal...(nt) - Colleen 20:59 Jul 24
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- That's what I was thinking. :-/ nt - Ellie 6:19 Jul 25
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- That's what I was thinking. :-/ nt - Ellie 6:19 Jul 25
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- This is a pet peeve of mine... - nancypants 20:06 Jul 24
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- It bugs me even more when people describe a book as a "Christian book" or a store as a "Christian store." - Natalieclare 21:39 Jul 24
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- You know what peeves, me, though? (since we're on peeves now) M - SolaMichella 20:53 Jul 24
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- I suspect it bugs them, too. - lovemykids 22:29 Jul 24
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- I suspect it bugs them, too. - lovemykids 22:29 Jul 24
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- Psst...nancypants... - Rhiannon8404 20:39 Jul 24
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- There there! I didn't take it that way (m) - SolaMichella 20:11 Jul 24
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- I know... **head hanging** I said sorry. :^( nt - Big-mouthed-nancypants 20:30 Jul 24
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- It's ok! I wasn't offended. Just tried to offer a different perspective. :D nt - SolaMichella 20:43 Jul 24
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- Sooo Nan? Any Thomas Kincade paintings on your walls? ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:32 Jul 24
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- Oh! Shudder! (nt) - Colleen 21:01 Jul 24
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- There you go... - nancypants 21:08 Jul 24
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- Guess I was in that "fake" mode again...(m) - Colleen 21:37 Jul 24
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- Guess I was in that "fake" mode again...(m) - Colleen 21:37 Jul 24
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- There you go... - nancypants 21:08 Jul 24
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- Um. No. :^| (is that good or bad?) nt - nancypants 20:39 Jul 24
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- lol, neither I suppose. ;-) That's just the artist that came to my mind "painter of light" and all that. (too kitschy for me anyway) Just an example of the more "Christianly" art out there. ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:42 Jul 24
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- Oh... - nancypants 20:44 Jul 24
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- Email linked inside if you don't have it. :-) - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:46 Jul 24
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- Thanks! You've got mail.nt - nancypants 20:55 Jul 24
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- Thanks! You've got mail.nt - nancypants 20:55 Jul 24
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- Email linked inside if you don't have it. :-) - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:46 Jul 24
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- Oh... - nancypants 20:44 Jul 24
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- lol, neither I suppose. ;-) That's just the artist that came to my mind "painter of light" and all that. (too kitschy for me anyway) Just an example of the more "Christianly" art out there. ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 20:42 Jul 24
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- Oh! Shudder! (nt) - Colleen 21:01 Jul 24
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- It's ok! I wasn't offended. Just tried to offer a different perspective. :D nt - SolaMichella 20:43 Jul 24
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- I know... **head hanging** I said sorry. :^( nt - Big-mouthed-nancypants 20:30 Jul 24
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- I'm sorry... - nancypants 20:09 Jul 24
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- Not a problem. I just meant that her work is Christian (read: includes Bible verses). I never meant to imply ME is not a Christian. Sorry for the confusion! nt - Nanci in WA 21:15 Jul 24
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- No need to apologize. It was just me being nitpicky. Thanks for your graciousness! nt - nancypants 21:19 Jul 24
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- No need to apologize. It was just me being nitpicky. Thanks for your graciousness! nt - nancypants 21:19 Jul 24
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- Not a problem. I just meant that her work is Christian (read: includes Bible verses). I never meant to imply ME is not a Christian. Sorry for the confusion! nt - Nanci in WA 21:15 Jul 24
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- It bugs me even more when people describe a book as a "Christian book" or a store as a "Christian store." - Natalieclare 21:39 Jul 24
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- How wonderful for all of you! Don't give in, and in a few weeks, you won't even believe life was like this before. :) nt - Kristine out of lurking 6:36 Jul 25
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- Yay! She probably feels so relieved... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:57 Jul 24
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- Well I would go ahead and go but call you dr though just to see if he wants to see him first thing before you go...was in similar situation - Holly IN 20:46 Jul 24
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- I wouldn't plan to go, but I'd still prep for going - lovemykids 19:56 Jul 24
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- Ugh. Aren't these decisions such a drag?!...(m) - Doran 19:46 Jul 24
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- I would do just as Doran says. Don't kids just have the worst timing. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:49 Jul 24
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- I would do just as Doran says. Don't kids just have the worst timing. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:49 Jul 24
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- I wouldn't go.... - Tammy 19:41 Jul 24
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- Maybe if you are Very, Very Good, they'll bring you one! 8^D - Pam 'SFSOM' in MD 19:24 Jul 24
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- That looks scary! nt - April in VA 4:38 Jul 25
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- Wow? nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:41 Jul 24
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- I am tired! (m) - flpeggy 19:45 Jul 24
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- Is it just me, or is that a Napoleon-Dynamitesque shirt? I wonder who they got to model for the face...? nt - FlockOfSillies 0:06 Jul 25
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- LOL. Thought it looked a bit like a wrinkled, fat man who only had his WTM going for him. nt - WendyWords 22:26 Jul 24
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- Love it! The Well-Trained Walnut! LOL nt - Amanda in TX 21:58 Jul 24
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- Oh man... *wiping tears* about the walnut. ROFL! *sigh* nt - nancypants 21:33 Jul 24
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- I don't know what I was expecting, but I do know that was NOT it! lol nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 20:58 Jul 24
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- It reminds me of Sylvester Stalone in Rocky. :O) nt - tlcmom 20:19 Jul 24
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- :-) I could think o fthings I would rather have on a shirt...but I will buy it because I just love those guys at PHP and want to support them:) - Kaci 20:14 Jul 24
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- I was thinking more along the lines of a California raisin from the comercials :) nt - NYSue 20:03 Jul 24
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- That's what it looks like to me, too! nt - lovemykids 19:59 Jul 24
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- Is it just me, or is that a Napoleon-Dynamitesque shirt? I wonder who they got to model for the face...? nt - FlockOfSillies 0:06 Jul 25
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- OOPS! - Kaci 19:14 Jul 24
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- Hillary - it's not archived well (m) - Amy in Orlando 19:30 Jul 24
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- I found it! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 19:58 Jul 24
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- I found it! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 19:58 Jul 24
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- I have been in pretty much that situation over the last year or so. - KarenNC 19:28 Jul 24
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- yes. It works really well on my dd12's ringlets. Much better than on my wavy hair- I just can't bear not to wash it often. nt - Peela 1:28 Jul 25
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- I did and it is working out GREAT! nt - Holly IN 20:47 Jul 24
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- I use it with dd5, her hair looks great. nm - Melissa in FL 19:24 Jul 24
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- Sounds Fun! My dd's are both Asian, and there STRAIGHT hair looks stringy ALL the time--really needs washed every day, but geez their 2 & 5! <nt> - cin 19:05 Jul 24
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- What is the curly girl method? nm - Amy in GA 18:51 Jul 24
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- I don't have time to search right now, but it was discussed on the previous board - Hannah 0:51 Jul 25
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- I don't have time to search right now, but it was discussed on the previous board - Hannah 0:51 Jul 25
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- I do. It looks great! - lovemykids 18:46 Jul 24
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- Praying for him, and for your family. {{hugs}} nt - Dy 6:18 Jul 25
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- Praying for him, and for your family. nt - Kay in Cal 20:36 Jul 24
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- Prayers in South Florida. nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:15 Jul 24
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- Prayers here. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:31 Jul 24
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- Sure thing. (nt) - Giraffe Family 18:30 Jul 24
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- Praying here. Peace and grace be with all of you (nt) - The Tutor 18:25 Jul 24
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- (((FIL))). nt - Karen sn 18:21 Jul 24
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- Prayers coming your way! May God grant your family peace during this time. - Diane in CO 18:12 Jul 24
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- Praying, Teresa. nt - Ria 18:11 Jul 24
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- Praying!! nt - Nanci in WA 18:09 Jul 24
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- What did I miss? Did you post a recent update? I've been concerned about your hubby and you're asking about appliances?!?! (nt) - Colleen 20:19 Jul 24
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- Step away from the Austrian wine and no one will get hurt... - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:44 Jul 24
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- Um, no, I don't think you posted an update, although I very well may have missed it...(m) - Colleen 21:15 Jul 24
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- Oh, no you don't!!!! - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:24 Jul 24
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- Well, I just couldn't bring myself...(m) - Colleen 21:28 Jul 24
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- ((((Colleen)))) - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:40 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Lisa...(m) - Colleen 22:36 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Lisa...(m) - Colleen 22:36 Jul 24
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- ((((Colleen)))) - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:40 Jul 24
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- Well, I just couldn't bring myself...(m) - Colleen 21:28 Jul 24
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- Oh, no you don't!!!! - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:24 Jul 24
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- Um, no, I don't think you posted an update, although I very well may have missed it...(m) - Colleen 21:15 Jul 24
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- Step away from the Austrian wine and no one will get hurt... - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:44 Jul 24
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- I have an DLX by Electrolux and I bought it in the US... - Janie 18:20 Jul 24
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- Thank you!!! nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:16 Jul 24
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- Thank you!!! nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:16 Jul 24
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- I agree with you and with Karen (m). - AlmostLucy 20:04 Jul 24
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- I watched the K. Burns documentary and I recall that state's rights was one of the main reason given... - karenciavo 18:34 Jul 24
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- War is generally about money when you boil it down. Thank god that people finally interveined in WWII - but they waited so long. I wonder if money finally made them act. nt - Karen sn 6:33 Jul 25
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- Karen, you are so right re: the cotton gin (m). - AlmostLucy 20:07 Jul 24
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- War is generally about money when you boil it down. Thank god that people finally interveined in WWII - but they waited so long. I wonder if money finally made them act. nt - Karen sn 6:33 Jul 25
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- The way I make them is... - Missy 18:45 Jul 24
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- Ooo, that's what I needed! (m) - OhElizabeth 19:12 Jul 24
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- I am glad I could .. - Missy 20:58 Jul 24
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- I am glad I could .. - Missy 20:58 Jul 24
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- I see that I ... - Missy 18:46 Jul 24
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- Ooo, that's what I needed! (m) - OhElizabeth 19:12 Jul 24
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- Re: How do I make a scrunchie to cover the chain for my lighting? (m) - MelissaJ 18:45 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I wanted to do it without messing with the wiring. Think I'll do the velcro thing. nt - OhElizabeth 19:13 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I wanted to do it without messing with the wiring. Think I'll do the velcro thing. nt - OhElizabeth 19:13 Jul 24
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- The way I make them is... - Missy 18:45 Jul 24
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- sorry wrong board nm - Emily in IL 17:53 Jul 24
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- Well, you clearly have my kid! - Kristine out of lurking 17:16 Jul 24
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- Well! You can't have him back, I'm keeping him! nt - Robin 20:44 Jul 24
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- Well! You can't have him back, I'm keeping him! nt - Robin 20:44 Jul 24
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- One time when I met some Internet friends there, we met at the Sonlight booth at noon. And then... - Ellie 19:34 Jul 24
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- Have a great time! (nt) - Giraffe Family 18:32 Jul 24
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- Wear your denim jumper and your best shoes (nt) - April in VA 17:04 Jul 24
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- I hope you're joking! nt - Robin 17:07 Jul 24
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- Please tell me you don't wear scuffed shoes? nt - April in VA 18:26 Jul 24
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- 4 inch heels with fishnets and miniskirt and cropped spagetti straps so middriff shows sound ok? - Robin 20:48 Jul 24
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- Cool! We can be twins! nt - April in VA 4:40 Jul 25 (1)
- 4 inch heels with fishnets and miniskirt and cropped spagetti straps so middriff shows sound ok? - Robin 20:48 Jul 24
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- Please tell me you don't wear scuffed shoes? nt - April in VA 18:26 Jul 24
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- I hope you're joking! nt - Robin 17:07 Jul 24
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- Nordic Naturals! - Kris in WA 16:51 Jul 24
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- Thanks .... nm - Tigerlily 10:48 Jul 25
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- Thanks .... nm - Tigerlily 10:48 Jul 25
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- The Dr.'s office should reimburse since they were paid twice (m) - Gigi 17:45 Jul 24
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- Thanks so much! Claire, that's the perfect pattern! Now to find some knits! Thanks for the fabric site too! :o) nt - Lisa in WV 19:13 Jul 24
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- Here's one...... - Claire 18:42 Jul 24
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- I've got this book. You can also use the master pattern to make a fabric... - Padmé 18:53 Jul 24
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- I found that the cuffs made from fabric - Claire 19:03 Jul 24
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- I've done it with the knit, the ribbing fabric, and the purchased........ - Padmé 19:36 Jul 24
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- No, I never got that far..... - Claire 21:04 Jul 24
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- Well, now wait a minute. I just have done the straight on top, but I want to... - Padmé 4:37 Jul 25
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- Well, now wait a minute. I just have done the straight on top, but I want to... - Padmé 4:37 Jul 25
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- No, I never got that far..... - Claire 21:04 Jul 24
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- I've done it with the knit, the ribbing fabric, and the purchased........ - Padmé 19:36 Jul 24
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- I found that the cuffs made from fabric - Claire 19:03 Jul 24
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- The Kwik-Sew master pattern book I used is called "Sewing for Children" (nt) - Claire 18:48 Jul 24
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- Well, specific pattern link didn't work. However, - Claire 18:45 Jul 24
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- I've got this book. You can also use the master pattern to make a fabric... - Padmé 18:53 Jul 24
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- Have you found the knit material? It might be harder to find that than a pattern... (m) - 2lilreds in NC 18:02 Jul 24
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- So true.... - Kelli in TN 18:10 Jul 24
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- So true.... - Kelli in TN 18:10 Jul 24
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- Link an example of a dress you like, I might be able to help. nt - Kelli in TN 17:17 Jul 24
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- Thanks so much! DD was thrilled to hear there's an end in sight.....:-) nt - Anne 8:12 Jul 25
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- I saw some artificial nail remover in the grocery store the other day. nt - Christina 3:52 Jul 25
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- When I was a teen..... - Kelli in TN 17:19 Jul 24
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- In my experience I would just file them even shorter and let them grow out. The nail underneath would have been filed and so is weak. The weak nails would bug me more. Good luck. nt - Shannon in CA 16:15 Jul 24
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- Dip fingers in 100% acetone. nt - Sharon in SC 16:15 Jul 24
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- This is what I was going to suggest. It works - ask my MIL! LOL!nt - 2lilreds in NC 17:59 Jul 24
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- This is what I was going to suggest. It works - ask my MIL! LOL!nt - 2lilreds in NC 17:59 Jul 24
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- A couple questions... - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 23:13 Jul 24
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- I think I have the "record" here thus far with 5 c-sections. I guess you can just let me know if you have any more questions. : ) (nt) - Colleen 20:22 Jul 24
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- Well, I'll share that "record" with you... though I thought I remembered someone on here with more... - Debra in CO 6:21 Jul 25
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- Well, I'll share that "record" with you... though I thought I remembered someone on here with more... - Debra in CO 6:21 Jul 25
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- 3 sections here - you've received WONDERFUL advice here. Take care and try not to worry. nt - Amy in Orlando 19:37 Jul 24
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- You've gotten some good advice here! Best wishes :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 18:34 Jul 24
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- I've had similar surgery, and there are a couple of tricks that I don't see in other notes. - Carol in Cal. 18:11 Jul 24
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- Take pain medication even if you are not in pain and move around as soon as they let you, it really helps. nm - Amy in GA 18:01 Jul 24
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- I've had 2 - Don't be afraid to take the pain medication. - Rhonda in TX 17:52 Jul 24
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- My first response: "A BABY! :-)" . Sorry, just some light humor. nt - Gigi 17:47 Jul 24
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- 2 c's here....m - Tap, tap, tap 17:44 Jul 24
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- You've gotten some good advice (m) - Staci in MO 17:33 Jul 24
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- I've had four . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 17:14 Jul 24
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- Lorna - today is my dd's 5th birthday (c-section for me too) -- new advice too - Becky in Chicago 18:37 Jul 24
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- Happy 5th birthday to both our little girls, then! =) (Where has my baby gone? 5 *already*?!) nt - Lorna in the boonies 19:06 Jul 24
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- Lorna, hope your dd had a great birthday - Becky in Chicago 19:29 Jul 24
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- Well . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 19:45 Jul 24
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- Well . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 19:45 Jul 24
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- Lorna, hope your dd had a great birthday - Becky in Chicago 19:29 Jul 24
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- Happy 5th birthday to both our little girls, then! =) (Where has my baby gone? 5 *already*?!) nt - Lorna in the boonies 19:06 Jul 24
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- Two planned sections here...I totally agree with Lorna's fiber advice. m - Orangeblossom 17:35 Jul 24
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- Yes, I definitely think it has to do with scar tissue . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 19:03 Jul 24
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- Lorna, I'm so sorry to hear about your third :( nt - Orangeblossom 19:12 Jul 24
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- Thank you . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 19:53 Jul 24
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- Thanks for sharing this link...it really touched my heart. m - Orangeblossom 22:21 Jul 24
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- Thanks for sharing this link...it really touched my heart. m - Orangeblossom 22:21 Jul 24
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- Thank you . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 19:53 Jul 24
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- Lorna, I'm so sorry to hear about your third :( nt - Orangeblossom 19:12 Jul 24
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- Yes, I definitely think it has to do with scar tissue . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 19:03 Jul 24
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- Lorna - today is my dd's 5th birthday (c-section for me too) -- new advice too - Becky in Chicago 18:37 Jul 24
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- I just had my third one four months ago... - NOLAdy 17:03 Jul 24
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- Three here, too ---more details inside... - JFS in IL 16:54 Jul 24
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- The gas pains! Oh my goodness yes.... - Jeanne in MN 23:15 Jul 24
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- The gas pains! Oh my goodness yes.... - Jeanne in MN 23:14 Jul 24
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- The gas pains! Oh my goodness yes.... - Jeanne in MN 23:15 Jul 24
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- Ive had 2 - HollyAL 16:43 Jul 24
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- Well, I have had three... - Anne in Saskatchewan 16:29 Jul 24
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- I bet you'd get a more impressive reaction if you pierced your nose!! LOL! - Rachel in KY 16:45 Jul 24
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- LOL! I just smiled and told him that he'd better not look at my belly button.... - Ria 17:03 Jul 24
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- You're so lucky. I want (need?) a husband. nt - Karen sn who thinks you SHOULD pierce your belly! 18:25 Jul 24
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- Aww (((karen sn))). Hey, I know a really nice single guy! Can you come to Tennessee? nt - Kelli in TN 5:26 Jul 25
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- Aww (((karen sn))). Hey, I know a really nice single guy! Can you come to Tennessee? nt - Kelli in TN 5:26 Jul 25
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- You're so lucky. I want (need?) a husband. nt - Karen sn who thinks you SHOULD pierce your belly! 18:25 Jul 24
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- LOL! I just smiled and told him that he'd better not look at my belly button.... - Ria 17:03 Jul 24
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- I think it's because to succeed, the child has to (very temporarily) lose control. (more) - Julie in AK 0:17 Jul 25
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- Well, my 2 and 1/2 yo just went #2 in the toilet for the first time today! - lovemykids 18:54 Jul 24
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- I read an idea where you start by having them sit on potty with diaper - Robin in VA 18:50 Jul 24
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- I'm having similar problems with my dd only - Mandamom 18:26 Jul 24
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- I wish I could be of help, but this topic always reminds me of the only "Family Guy" episode I've ever seen... - The Tutor 18:11 Jul 24
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- We hide the potty in the corner for the kids to practice that. It seemed to work. Ds... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 15:31 Jul 24
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- LOL!! With my twins, the potty was in the closet, too! Too funny! nt - Ria 15:35 Jul 24
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- LOL!! With my twins, the potty was in the closet, too! Too funny! nt - Ria 15:35 Jul 24
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- I used to get them with my 4th pregnancy (m), - Mabelen 16:13 Jul 24
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- Good timing. I just sat down to the computer with a steaming cup of tea (grin). You are so sweet... - battlemaiden 14:37 Jul 24
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- Oh wow! Thank you for all the responses! After I posted, DH took over the computer to defrag, etc. I'm just getting a chance to read responses now. nt. - Whisperlily 19:38 Jul 24
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- Same issue here - lovemykids 19:12 Jul 24
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- my ds was barely reading at 7 when I bought him home to homeschool.... - Peela 18:05 Jul 24
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- My younger dd was not reading at her age level until she was 9½... - Ellie 16:49 Jul 24
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- Excellent advice. nt - Karen sn who needed to hear that too! 18:26 Jul 24
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- Excellent advice. nt - Karen sn who needed to hear that too! 18:26 Jul 24
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- My youngest dd didn't even begin reading until she was ~6-7yo & then she didn't enjoy reading for several more yrs. Now... - Anna 16:16 Jul 24 (1)
- Hang in there and really try NOT to compare. He'll get it when he's interested. (m) - Christine in Round Rock 15:55 Jul 24
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- It's better for him to be home with you and not reading than away from you all day while your husband is away too. - Nanci in WA 15:31 Jul 24
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- Join the dyslexiasupport2 email list at http://groups.yahoo.com - Claire 15:28 Jul 24
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- I haven't read the other posts, but my 7 yr old ds has been struggling too. I heard (m) - Irish 15:20 Jul 24
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- Severe visual efficiency deficits were one of my dd's problems also..... - Claire 16:56 Jul 24
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- OOOOPS! I mean childrensvision.com - Irish 15:55 Jul 24
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- also, www.childrensvision.org nt - Irish 15:53 Jul 24
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- Severe visual efficiency deficits were one of my dd's problems also..... - Claire 16:56 Jul 24
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- ((Whisperlily)) m - Dawn E 15:19 Jul 24
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- I haven't read the other posts, but my 7 yr old ds has been struggling too. I heard (m) - Irish 15:19 Jul 24
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- Re: I need some encouragement... - Anne in TN 14:56 Jul 24
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- Homeschool but look at interventions NOW - Ottakee 14:55 Jul 24
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- It sounds as if it has become an emotional battle on both your parts. m - Kim in NV 14:53 Jul 24
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- Start going through the hoops of evaluation and helps - Jean in Wisc. 14:52 Jul 24
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- I did take him for a vision exam. He did need glasses, and we have an evaluation for other issues next month. (m) - Whisperlily 20:26 Jul 24
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- I did take him for a vision exam. He did need glasses, and we have an evaluation for other issues next month. (m) - Whisperlily 20:26 Jul 24
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- Kate Ca has some good advice on this on her blog..link inside - Unicorn 14:51 Jul 24
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- And.... - battlemaiden 14:50 Jul 24
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- I think you hit on a big part of it. (m) - Whisperlily 20:18 Jul 24
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- Yes, tell dh we (my family) really appreciate what he's doing. nt - Irish 15:24 Jul 24
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- I think you hit on a big part of it. (m) - Whisperlily 20:18 Jul 24
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- I despaired that my youngest would ever take to reading... - shanmar 14:49 Jul 24
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- You just have to spend more time with him... - CED 14:41 Jul 24
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- What are you using with him? (m) - threelops 14:38 Jul 24
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- My youngest avoids letters too - MelissaJ 14:26 Jul 24
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- I seriously doubt he'll get as much one-on-one reading time at ps as he would with you! (m) - Ria 14:18 Jul 24
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- I really needed to hear this, Thanks! As for programs we've used... (m, long, sorry!) - Whisperlily 20:06 Jul 24
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- I really needed to hear this, Thanks! As for programs we've used... (m, long, sorry!) - Whisperlily 20:06 Jul 24
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- Let me assure you - some kids take forever. My dd was homeschooled and now does Montessori. (9 years old - still working the reading issue.) Don't stress it....just work gently- he's only 7. I know a kid who didn't read until 10yo- now straight A's in public high school. nt - Karen sn 14:13 Jul 24
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- {{hugs}} I'm glad you're following up on it now. You're in my prayers. nt - Dy 6:24 Jul 25
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- How scary, I hope you get some answers soon. ((())) nt - Amy in Orlando 19:40 Jul 24
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- Panic attacks can mimic heart attack symptoms. m - Nanci in WA 17:59 Jul 24
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- They have an enzyme test that they can do pretty fast to see whether you have had a HA. - Carol in Cal. 16:35 Jul 24
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- I'm glad you had some tests done! (m....) - Elizabeth 14:03 Jul 24
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- . My goodness. This is awful. With your family history, get yourself tested for hereditary hemochromatosis (link inside) - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:57 Jul 24
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- ((()))...I prayed for you. :) nt - Nancy in CA 13:57 Jul 24
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- Yikes! - nancypants 13:56 Jul 24
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- Thanks so much. I will give the printer and charcoal a shot, and if that doesn't work, I'll tape 'em. nt - Unicorn 20:12 Jul 24
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- I print the quote on regular paper and use charcoal pencils on the backside, rub on the wall and trace, works great. nm - Amy in GA 19:13 Jul 24
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- This is what I've done too. m) - Amy in Orlando 19:42 Jul 24
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- This is what I've done too. m) - Amy in Orlando 19:42 Jul 24
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- Unless you find your quote as it's own stencil, then you have to do it one letter at a time. m - Orangeblossom 17:38 Jul 24
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- I've taped the letters together and found it's easier to keep them all straight. nt - Carol 19:02 Jul 24
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- I was afraid of that. Thanks! nt - Unicorn 18:33 Jul 24
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- I've taped the letters together and found it's easier to keep them all straight. nt - Carol 19:02 Jul 24
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- Bwa ha ha ha! Too funny! nt - 2lilreds in NC 18:06 Jul 24
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- LOL. Not knowing what she is saying, my 7 yod calls - Robin 16:27 Jul 24
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- My kids call their belly buttons "bipples". Ewww! Where do they come up with these things? LOL! nt - nancypants 18:14 Jul 24
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- My kids call their belly buttons "bipples". Ewww! Where do they come up with these things? LOL! nt - nancypants 18:14 Jul 24
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- Oh....LOL! nt - Karen sn 14:15 Jul 24
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- I am very glad to see you back. I hope all is well with you. nt - Kelli in TN 17:23 Jul 24
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- Good to see you! nt - Karen sn 14:16 Jul 24
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- Welcome back! We missed you! :) nt - Ria 13:47 Jul 24
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- Yes -- - momof10 14:02 Jul 24
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- I hope someone finds this and links us! nt - Karen sn who would like to feel smart with words 18:27 Jul 24
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- Check the Curriculum board for same post - Robin in VA 19:03 Jul 24
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- Check the Curriculum board for same post - Robin in VA 19:03 Jul 24
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- We were in this position in January.... - Kelly in VA 16:59 Jul 24
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- Could you have your cat picked up, instead of taking it to the vet? My friend did this. . . - Suzanne in ABQ 15:11 Jul 24
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- We had our favorite hamster put to sleep about 2 hours ago.... - Katherine B. in TX 14:27 Jul 24
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- If the cat is still sweet and loving - maybe his pain is not too much. I'm all for putting them out of misery - but I'm also pro letting them die at home if they are not in pain. m - Karen sn 14:19 Jul 24
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- Oh, Sue...(long heartfelt message) - Doran 14:16 Jul 24
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- Re: For those of you have have had a pet put to sleep (m) - Cindy in NH 13:52 Jul 24
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- Re: For those of you have have had a pet put to sleep (m) - Tracey 13:44 Jul 24
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- We always have our pets.....m - Magnolia 13:38 Jul 24
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- I had to do this a few years ago (m) - Staci in MO 13:31 Jul 24
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- I just posted this for someone else. (m) - Peggy in Va 13:30 Jul 24
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- We just did this in May - Marie in OH 13:29 Jul 24
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- Re: alrighty then...I have a small space above my trashcan just itching for a fun, sarcastic, witty, classical kinda quote :-) - Cleo Qc 18:46 Jul 24
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- well, i like the shield one, but it doesn't make as much sense when you're talking about a flimsy plastic white hinged lid :-P nt - Peek a Boo 20:37 Jul 24
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- Oh, you MUST read Lloyd Alexander with your dc! Wonderful good stuff. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 19:11 Jul 24
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- well, i like the shield one, but it doesn't make as much sense when you're talking about a flimsy plastic white hinged lid :-P nt - Peek a Boo 20:37 Jul 24
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- Well, it's classic Sesame Street, anyway --- "I like trash. Anything dirty or smelly or musty... " - Oscar the Grouch nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:44 Jul 24
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- I used to have an extension on my Mac and everytime I emptied the trash can Oscar would pop up and sing that song (I lost it :-/) nt - karenciavo 18:40 Jul 24
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- {{i do think a pic of Oscar deserves to be there!-- great idea! }} nt - Peek a Boo 16:18 Jul 24
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- Also from Oscar... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:47 Jul 24
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- ok, the "not so bad" one is cute, but i think the woody allen one Doran posted takes the cake, lol. I already have those Dan Quayle ones printed out somewhere :-P nt - Peek a Boo 16:16 Jul 24
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- William Faulkner - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:54 Jul 24
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- Two great Dan Quayle quotes, only one having remotely to do with trash... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:59 Jul 24
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- Two great Dan Quayle quotes, only one having remotely to do with trash... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:59 Jul 24
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- ok, the "not so bad" one is cute, but i think the woody allen one Doran posted takes the cake, lol. I already have those Dan Quayle ones printed out somewhere :-P nt - Peek a Boo 16:16 Jul 24
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- I used to have an extension on my Mac and everytime I emptied the trash can Oscar would pop up and sing that song (I lost it :-/) nt - karenciavo 18:40 Jul 24
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- How 'bout these? - Doran 14:34 Jul 24
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- I Like that one, lol!! "into TV shows" indeed :-) Thanks~ nt - Peek a Boo 16:17 Jul 24
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- He's a classic, Woody Allen, a real scream! :-) Glad to help you whimsify your wall! nt - Doran 19:51 Jul 24
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- He's a classic, Woody Allen, a real scream! :-) Glad to help you whimsify your wall! nt - Doran 19:51 Jul 24
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- I Like that one, lol!! "into TV shows" indeed :-) Thanks~ nt - Peek a Boo 16:17 Jul 24
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- Not that fun, but I read this one last week in Don Quixote: (m) - Debra in TX 14:20 Jul 24
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- Are these too serious? (m) - mama of two-ize 14:11 Jul 24
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- Anonymous, indeed! *g* Too funny. I guess the real source wouldn't look so great over a trash can. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:42 Jul 24
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- It's Matthew. I forgot to change the "anonomous", LOL. I thought the same thing ;) nt - mama of two-ize 14:50 Jul 24
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- It's Matthew. I forgot to change the "anonomous", LOL. I thought the same thing ;) nt - mama of two-ize 14:50 Jul 24
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- ok, that last one is the closest, but maybe still a bit too serious :-) nt - Peek a Boo 14:15 Jul 24
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- Anonymous, indeed! *g* Too funny. I guess the real source wouldn't look so great over a trash can. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:42 Jul 24
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- What I do - Capitola Mom 14:50 Jul 24
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- my mil likes this site ... link only ... - mull-berry 14:33 Jul 24
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- My daughter has it (20 mos) - Marie in OH 13:35 Jul 24
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- There is a bunch of info at celiac.com - Christy in OR 13:33 Jul 24
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- We have this book (inside) and anything by Bette Hagman looks good - katalaska 12:59 Jul 24
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- When we moved, I had to figure out how to cook again...m - Pam in MS 18:50 Jul 24
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- I'm forever working on this... - Busy Mom 18:31 Jul 24
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- I'd suggest a trip to the library (m) - Ria 12:55 Jul 24
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- Here are some ideas.... - Dana in OR 12:48 Jul 24
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- Be prepared - the animals are $10,000 to $20,000. No kidding! nt - Ria 12:52 Jul 24
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- I know someone who does this (m) - threelops 12:32 Jul 24
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- Thanks! - Kristine out of lurking 6:32 Jul 25
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- Thanks! - Kristine out of lurking 6:32 Jul 25
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- ((God's peace to your dd. )) (nt) - Cindy in NH 13:55 Jul 24
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- Praying here, I know it's very hard. You might want to share this link with her. m - Peggy in Va 13:25 Jul 24
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- Praying here, I know how hard that has to be. nt - Dana in OR 12:27 Jul 24
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- Thank you. She is taking it hard. (m) - Katherine B. in TX 13:05 Jul 24
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- Thank you. She is taking it hard. (m) - Katherine B. in TX 13:05 Jul 24
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- Sweep the front steps/porch, shovel the walk (if you get snow), weed the garden, tidy the bookshelves, mow the lawn, help clean the garage (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 16:07 Jul 24
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- I am loving motivatedmoms.com for my job list. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 12:58 Jul 24
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- Wipe bathroom mirrors and counters, clean toilets, clean tub, brush dog, polish wood furniture, nt - Michelle T 12:49 Jul 24
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- You can check here...m - Holly in FL 12:37 Jul 24
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- LOL that reminds me... (m) - Whisperlily 13:14 Jul 24
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- LOL! Thanks! :) - Ria 13:18 Jul 24
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- LOL! Thanks! :) - Ria 13:18 Jul 24
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- Go Ria!! - Corby 13:03 Jul 24
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- Don't know about dh yet...he'll be home in about an hour! nt - Ria 13:10 Jul 24
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- Don't know about dh yet...he'll be home in about an hour! nt - Ria 13:10 Jul 24
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- Go Ria!! - Corby 13:03 Jul 24
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- Go Ria!! - Corby 13:03 Jul 24
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- What's *really* fun is if you do it yourself. NOT! - Rachel in KY 12:16 Jul 24
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- Some of my dorm mates did this for me in College. Fun memories! nt - nancypants 13:17 Jul 24
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- Yikes! And I thought I was brave by sitting so calmly in the chair! nt - Ria 12:20 Jul 24
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- Roflol! *I*'m proud of you, Ria! ;o) nt - abbeyej 12:48 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Abbey! Now I just have to wait and see what dh's reaction will be...lol...nt - Ria (who failed to mention this to dh) 12:50 Jul 24
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- Hmph. If it were *my* dh, he might notice sometime next week, just as we're walking out the door. He would make some ambiguous comment that would make me self-conscious for the rest of the outing! ;o) nt - abbeyej 13:25 Jul 24 (3)
- Thanks, Abbey! Now I just have to wait and see what dh's reaction will be...lol...nt - Ria (who failed to mention this to dh) 12:50 Jul 24
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- Roflol! *I*'m proud of you, Ria! ;o) nt - abbeyej 12:48 Jul 24
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- Some of my dorm mates did this for me in College. Fun memories! nt - nancypants 13:17 Jul 24
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- Colonial Parkway is just the road that connects Jamestown to Yorktown (with Wmsburg in the middle)....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 13:58 Jul 24
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- We did this recently (m) - junglemom 13:18 Jul 24
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- did you skip the archeologica site? - hpymomof3 13:53 Jul 24
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- We did, only because it wasn't part of the homeschoolers' program. (nt) - junglemom 14:07 Jul 24
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- The real Jamestown was NOT part of the trip!!!!!!!!! EEEEEKKKKK!!!!! It was a priority for us... - Linda G in NZ 18:39 Jul 24
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- The real Jamestown was NOT part of the trip!!!!!!!!! EEEEEKKKKK!!!!! It was a priority for us... - Linda G in NZ 18:39 Jul 24
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- We did, only because it wasn't part of the homeschoolers' program. (nt) - junglemom 14:07 Jul 24
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- did you skip the archeologica site? - hpymomof3 13:53 Jul 24
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- Re: Jamestown and Yorktown - Salminen 13:03 Jul 24
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- No tact required. (My next album name... what do you think? Catchy?)... - nancypants 19:06 Jul 24
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- Honestly - I'd say "look, it's all of us, or none of us. And either way we thank you!" nt - Karen sn 14:25 Jul 24
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- I agree. nt - mom2abcd 15:44 Jul 24
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- I agree. nt - mom2abcd 15:44 Jul 24
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- Either invite yourself along or say no with a firm smile. I would avoid any elaborate explanations--they tend to blow a situation sky-high. Trust your gut and don't ever leave your kids alone with them. nt - strider 14:19 Jul 24
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- I'd invite myself along (m) - Whisperlily 13:20 Jul 24
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- Do you have support from your dh? - Kristine out of lurking 12:19 Jul 24
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- Well, I think I'd.... - Tabitha 12:37 Jul 24
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- Re: Well, I think I'd.... - Tabitha 12:38 Jul 24
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- Re: Well, I think I'd.... - Tabitha 12:38 Jul 24
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- Yes, but they do it mainly when he's at work. I love your responses! I'm going to try it. Never thought of jokingly blaming it on myself - Carmela 12:24 Jul 24
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- Well, I think I'd.... - Tabitha 12:37 Jul 24
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- Be firm with a smile (m) - threelops 12:18 Jul 24
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- yeah-- you're gonna hafta prep the dc as much as you can. - Peek a Boo 13:11 Jul 24
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- yeah-- you're gonna hafta prep the dc as much as you can. - Peek a Boo 13:11 Jul 24
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- Re: ......... - Ranee 12:11 Jul 24
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- I didn't see this when I posted my response... - Whisperlily 13:21 Jul 24
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- Yep...I agree.... "we're a family and we all go together". If that - Carol 12:28 Jul 24
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- This is what I was thinking. nt - Robin 12:25 Jul 24
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- I didn't see this when I posted my response... - Whisperlily 13:21 Jul 24
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- How old are your dc? (nt) - threelops 12:04 Jul 24
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- 11, 9, 7 and 2 nt - Carmela 12:05 Jul 24
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- 11, 9, 7 and 2 nt - Carmela 12:05 Jul 24
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- Has everybody "gotten" the current grade yet? - Cindyg 19:39 Jul 24
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- Finish what you were doing last year... - mel 18:37 Jul 24
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- We are in the same position, but honestly, in eight years, I don't think we have ever really "finished" a year. We just call it quits and move on. nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:31 Jul 24
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- Re: Not really a "what if" question because it's real, but if you were behind from the last school year, what would you do? (m) - LatinaRepublicana 12:23 Jul 24
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- For history, I would definately just continue with SOTW3. - Carol In cal. 12:05 Jul 24
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- Re: For history, I would definately just continue with SOTW3. - Anne in TN 14:45 Jul 24
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- Re: For history, I would definately just continue with SOTW3. - Anne in TN 14:45 Jul 24
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- Continue what you're doing and "call" them 4th and 1st. nt - Renai 12:03 Jul 24
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- Totally agree... - The Tutor 13:17 Jul 24
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- Yep, agreeing with Renai. nt - jmgconner 12:40 Jul 24
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- I agree with Renai! nt - Anne 12:10 Jul 24
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- Totally agree... - The Tutor 13:17 Jul 24
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- We are going out for pizza at lunch that day.nt - Greta Lea:) 17:52 Jul 24
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- Today was our first day and true to form we did nothing special... - Amy in PA 15:05 Jul 24
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- We are going out to breakfast with 3 other families....then home to start of day of school. nt - Kimberly in FL 13:58 Jul 24
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- We will be hosting a not-back-to-school party (nt) - April in VA 13:00 Jul 24
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- We do "schultute" on the day Daddy starts back to school... - abbeyej 12:54 Jul 24
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- Sorry, I tried to include a link... - abbeyej 12:55 Jul 24
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- Ok, Abbey... how do you pronounce this word? nt - Kay in Cal 14:06 Jul 24
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- No abbey, but... shoe-uhl tuetuh The tüte umlaut needs a little "eu" sound with it. BTW... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:33 Jul 24
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- No abbey, but... shoe-uhl tuetuh The tüte umlaut needs a little "eu" sound with it. BTW... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:33 Jul 24
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- Ok, Abbey... how do you pronounce this word? nt - Kay in Cal 14:06 Jul 24
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- Sorry, I tried to include a link... - abbeyej 12:55 Jul 24
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- We do "schultute" on the day Daddy starts back to school... - abbeyej 12:54 Jul 24
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- Oh, my! What fun. I just looked this up on Wikipedia. Cool! nt - Ria 14:20 Jul 24
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- Oh, my! What fun. I just looked this up on Wikipedia. Cool! nt - Ria 14:20 Jul 24
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- We hit the back-to-school clearance sales and go for a nature hike. .... - myfunnybunch 12:45 Jul 24
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- I asked this a bit back and here is what we will be doing for the big day. - MelissaJ 12:12 Jul 24
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- taking my boys to Starbucks in the morning... (in their new shorts and shirts)...nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:26 Jul 24
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- taking my boys to Starbucks in the morning... (in their new shorts and shirts)...nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:26 Jul 24
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- I asked this a bit back and here is what we will be doing for the big day. - MelissaJ 12:12 Jul 24
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- I give them each a new school box (m) - threelops 12:08 Jul 24
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- We're starting K this year, so I'm planning a fun breakfast, new box or bag with some little treats in it, and maybe lunch with Daddy. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 11:58 Jul 24
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- By box, I mean a pencil box or something similar. - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:03 Jul 24
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- By box, I mean a pencil box or something similar. - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:03 Jul 24
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- I wish I would have started out classical...we started more *private school style* aka Abeka and Saxon...nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:21 Jul 25
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- There are a few things, but knowing them wouldn't stop me from hsing: - SoSo 19:32 Jul 24
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- How isolating it feels... - Amy in PA 18:24 Jul 24
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- Write down my goals and refer back to them often! And, don't buy curriuclum simply because it's popular. nt - SolaMichella 17:59 Jul 24
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- The biggie -- curriculum is secondary, YOU are primary.... - GVA 17:58 Jul 24
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- To take my time making curriculum decisions. - Rhonda in TX 17:43 Jul 24
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- I would have stayed away from so many extras when they were small. I would have stayed out of home school groups. (m) - Mad Charity 15:04 Jul 24
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- Maybe this is why we're both "Mad"- I would have written this! nt - Mad Jenny Flint 15:27 Jul 24
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- Maybe this is why we're both "Mad"- I would have written this! nt - Mad Jenny Flint 15:27 Jul 24
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- That it would ruin my relationship with my MIL. If I'd known, I think I could have handled things better and perhaps not lost the relationship. nt - Katherine B. in TX 14:33 Jul 24
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- I did a whole series on my blog about this and it was called:Ten things we wish we believed about homeschooling when we first started. - Kate Ca 13:04 Jul 24
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- Great advice. Thanks for sharing, I bookmarked you and will be checking in on that advice this year!. nt - Unicorn 13:47 Jul 24
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- Great advice. Thanks for sharing, I bookmarked you and will be checking in on that advice this year!. nt - Unicorn 13:47 Jul 24
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- Have faith in the process and don't obsess. - Carol in Cal. 13:01 Jul 24
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- There is a book by Diana Waring called Things we wish we'd known. It's essays by veteran homeschool families. It's excellent. nt - Nanci in WA 11:56 Jul 24
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- Not to be sooo stuctured with the children when they were young. Also, I wish that I would have sought the Lord on the gifts he gave each of the dc as indiv. and then trained them up in it. nt - Ranee 11:35 Jul 24
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- Interesting - and I have the opposite response ... (m) - DollyM 12:18 Jul 24
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- Interesting - and I have the opposite response ... (m) - DollyM 12:18 Jul 24
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- Webkinz! (m) - flpeggy 19:53 Jul 24
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- My DD liked Madeline dolls and clothes/accessories. nt. - SoSo 19:40 Jul 24
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- When my triplet boys were ages 3 to 6 they loved: - SoSo 19:38 Jul 24
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- A Magnadoodle is the big hit at our house. Ds plays with it every single day. nt - NancyR 18:51 Jul 24
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- thank you everyone! - Six meadows 13:55 Jul 24
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- As many Wedgits as you can afford. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:51 Jul 24
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- Oh, and try to find used Brio sets. HOURS of open-ended play, and they build nicely around the Playmobil house. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:53 Jul 24
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- Oh, and try to find used Brio sets. HOURS of open-ended play, and they build nicely around the Playmobil house. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:53 Jul 24
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- Re: Needing favorite toy recommendations - MelissaJ 11:41 Jul 24
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- It may sound trite, but I would recommend Playmobil for all of them... - abbeyej 11:34 Jul 24
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- The carry-along Playmobil Doll House from Target is a big hit here. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 11:36 Jul 24
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- I just picked up one of these at Target for around $17. nt - Jill, OK in VA, who isn't crazy about Playmobil, but has kids who *are*... 13:13 Jul 24
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- I just picked up one of these at Target for around $17. nt - Jill, OK in VA, who isn't crazy about Playmobil, but has kids who *are*... 13:13 Jul 24
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- The carry-along Playmobil Doll House from Target is a big hit here. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 11:36 Jul 24
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- My 4 year old likes her Polly Pocket (small doll with lots of clothes), magnet dressing dolls (she has a wooden one and a set in a tin box), Calico Critter animal families (which also come in clothes but are sort of hard to dress). nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 11:33 Jul 24
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- My dd was a polly pocket nut. I put a bowl of water on the floor in the kitchen and a towel and it expands the imagination. nt - Robin 12:33 Jul 24 (1)
- Oh, we have a Princess Groovy Girl that gets lots of play too. She has a couple of ball gowns to wear and the requisite ballet costume. ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 11:44 Jul 24
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- I'm clueless about girls, but my boys (m) - threelops 11:31 Jul 24 (1)
- I think it's good to know what grows local as a weed and is edible and/or medicinal. nt - Karen sn 14:28 Jul 24 (1)
- I can't :-) But your last paragraph is a great question to hear more responses on.... nt - Peek a Boo 13:14 Jul 24
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- Re: I can't :-) But your last paragraph is a great question to hear more responses on.... nt - Cindie 19:40 Jul 24
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- Re: I can't :-) But your last paragraph is a great question to hear more responses on.... nt - Cindie 19:40 Jul 24
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- I really like Edu-Track - Debbie S in IN 20:44 Jul 24
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- I have found wooden magazine holders that you can paint to go with your room at Ikea.nt - MelissaJ 11:31 Jul 24
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- I like those, but it shows they are not available online, no store near. thanks nt - Eva 14:34 Jul 24
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- I like those, but it shows they are not available online, no store near. thanks nt - Eva 14:34 Jul 24
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- The end of innocence in an industrial society for sure. thanks for link. nt - Karen sn 18:40 Jul 24
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- well, that was 10 minute history break in the midst of math for us...nt - Deidre in GA 11:11 Jul 24
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- Call your state governor's office and find out who handles complaints - Claire 17:04 Jul 24
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- Also, worst case scenario, I would borrow the money - Claire 17:06 Jul 24
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- Also, worst case scenario, I would borrow the money - Claire 17:06 Jul 24
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- Hubby does insurance law...has asks why did they say they are denying it? nt - JFS in IL 16:58 Jul 24
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- DH's employer... - Jann in TX 19:08 Jul 24
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- DH's employer... - Jann in TX 19:08 Jul 24
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- Appeal, and stop any phone calling. Do all your appealing in writing. Include copies of all your pre-certs and documentation of phone calls/ Be aggressive. nt - strider 14:28 Jul 24
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- Appeal and perhaps go through your place of business since they are the ones who have "hired" the insurance company to cover their employees. And if that doesn't work, I'd even call the media! nt - Jeri 11:18 Jul 24
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- File a complaint through the department of insurance at the state. (nt) - CED 14:29 Jul 24
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- File a complaint through the department of insurance at the state. (nt) - CED 14:29 Jul 24
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- Appeal, appeal, appeal! (more) - Carol (mom of 3) 10:58 Jul 24
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- Also, contact your state insurance commission office. - Carol in Cal. 12:08 Jul 24
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- Also, contact your state insurance commission office. - Carol in Cal. 12:08 Jul 24
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- Our oldest boy, a premature child at birth needed jaw surgery..... - Padmé 10:53 Jul 24
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- Was it documented in writing anywhere? - momof10 10:51 Jul 24
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- We have lots of documentation of the pre-cert... - Jann in TX 11:13 Jul 24
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- Definitely Appeal. This sounds highly deceptive (more) - Anne 12:18 Jul 24
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- I agree about appealing. I might even consider - momof10 13:00 Jul 24
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- I agree about appealing. I might even consider - momof10 13:00 Jul 24
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- Definitely Appeal. This sounds highly deceptive (more) - Anne 12:18 Jul 24
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- We have lots of documentation of the pre-cert... - Jann in TX 11:13 Jul 24
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- Okay, but don't tell anj..... - Kelli in TN 11:07 Jul 24
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- Well, I am thankful for people like *anj*. I loved her lyrics too. I take life way to seriously and need to lighten up. nt - Robin 12:36 Jul 24
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- I already gave myself an award. It's for "Silliest Sondheim-esque Song Written about True Love." Or something like that. We can't have those kids taking themselves too seriously!! :) nt - *anj* 11:53 Jul 24
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- Well, I am thankful for people like *anj*. I loved her lyrics too. I take life way to seriously and need to lighten up. nt - Robin 12:36 Jul 24
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- Butting in here -- I was curious - momof10 10:49 Jul 24
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- That's the one. Isn't it beautiful! I am glad you found the words. nt - Robin 10:54 Jul 24
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- I had the story a little bit wrong though. nt - Robin 11:00 Jul 24
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- I had the story a little bit wrong though. nt - Robin 11:00 Jul 24
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- That's the one. Isn't it beautiful! I am glad you found the words. nt - Robin 10:54 Jul 24
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- Gift cards to go shopping or to get hair done. nm - Amy in GA 12:27 Jul 24
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- mt 2 adopted dds loved... - carin' for seven 11:17 Jul 24
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- A doll? nt - Robin 11:06 Jul 24
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- How about a nice atlas, or a globe? nt - battlemaiden 10:32 Jul 24
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- Some children's books in Russian or just simple English. You just can't go wrong with books. Write on the inside cover your prayers/wishes/welcoming to her. nt - Karen sn 10:29 Jul 24
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- I always give books with personal book plates that I make on the computer (nt) - The Tutor 13:26 Jul 24
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- I always give books with personal book plates that I make on the computer (nt) - The Tutor 13:26 Jul 24
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- My in-laws barbecue bacon. It's delicious. nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 12:20 Jul 24
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- Yep, papertowels and microwave. For us it takes about a minute per slice. nt - LilyG 10:28 Jul 24
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- Sandwich it between paper towels and nuke it. nt - Rachel in KY 10:07 Jul 24
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- Thanks! It doesn't taste quite the same, but beats standing over the stove. nt - Needleroozer 10:17 Jul 24
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- Thanks! It doesn't taste quite the same, but beats standing over the stove. nt - Needleroozer 10:17 Jul 24
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- Woo hoo! You give me hope! My ultrasound is on Wed. ;) nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 10:28 Jul 24
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- Awwwwww!!!! How fun! Glad to finally hear the news! :) nt - Ria 9:49 Jul 24
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- Congratulations from my *all* blue household! HUGS!! nt - nancypants 9:38 Jul 24
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- Maybe write up a recipe or two to use it in on index cards, (m) - Needleroozer 10:26 Jul 24
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- LOL! I agree with Diana, but camping is cheaper!! THANK YOU Holly! This list will save my sanity!!! nt - Call Me Cordelia 15:15 Jul 24
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- Make sure to remember your reservation number for the Mariott ;-) Can you tell how much I *love* to camp, lol! nt - Diana in OR 11:24 Jul 24
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- Here is a link to Brenda's list...it's HUGE...m - Holly in FL 9:14 Jul 24
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- this list really helped me last year... nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:30 Jul 24
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- Speaking of Brenda, is she still around? nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 9:22 Jul 24
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- not here lately, but she's around on other boards :-) nt - Peek a Boo 9:24 Jul 24
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- not here lately, but she's around on other boards :-) nt - Peek a Boo 9:24 Jul 24
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- this list really helped me last year... nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:30 Jul 24
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- I would look on Yahoo groups - SoSo 19:13 Jul 24
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- My two cents - Amy in GA 9:15 Jul 24
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- Re: What would you do? - angela in ohio 9:12 Jul 24
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- a "co-op" and a "support group" are not the same thing... - Ellie 9:02 Jul 24
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- Re: a "co-op" and a "support group" are not the same thing... - GaMom3 9:12 Jul 24
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- Re: a "co-op" and a "support group" are not the same thing... - GaMom3 9:12 Jul 24
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- We don't co-op either (tried one but it didn't work), and we don't have a church m - Nanci in WA 9:00 Jul 24
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- Thank you(m) - GaMom3 9:04 Jul 24
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- Thank you(m) - GaMom3 9:04 Jul 24
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- Mucinex! It's expensive, but oh my word, does it ever work! Take it with some Motrin and drink lots of water. You will feel so much better! nt - mama of two-ize 13:50 Jul 24
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- Cold-eeze works for me. It is zinc to bolster your immune system. Takes the edge off and shortens the cold.nt - percytruffle 10:07 Jul 24
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- Doesn't work the same for everyone...but big doses of vitamin c (m...) - Ga Jeannie 9:29 Jul 24
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- DayQuil/NyQuil combo pack. (nt) - LoriM 8:23 Jul 24
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- I did mean to clarify, too, that (m) - Sharon in SC 6:04 Jul 25
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- Oh, I wasn't offended though I appreciate your post out of concern that I may have been. (m) - Sharon in SC 16:10 Jul 24
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- If you don't mind using the oven...you can make play doh. m - Holly in FL 9:10 Jul 24
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- I meant the stove. nt - Holly in FL 9:50 Jul 24
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- I meant the stove. nt - Holly in FL 9:50 Jul 24
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- Aww come on, you're tantalizing us and then didn't give pictures or instructions! More, more! nt - OhElizabeth 8:09 Jul 24
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- Yes! A pattern , or at least details, please! nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 12:23 Jul 24
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- Yes! A pattern , or at least details, please! nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 12:23 Jul 24
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- If it's a fairy tale, why have they advertised it as a horror movie? - Cindyg 20:06 Jul 24 (2)
- I thought it was great..........but I love all of his movies! nt - Rachel 18:05 Jul 24
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- Glad to hear it, Kay - I really liked "The Village" and the previews for that were misleading too. nt - Dana in OR 12:53 Jul 24
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- I saw a child's book with the same name - is this about a mermaid living under a pool? Previews look scary. nt - Karen sn 10:18 Jul 24
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- Glad to hear it! We're big fans of his movies. :o) nm - LisaNY 9:59 Jul 24
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- Did you take your kids? Would you now that you have seen it? m - PaulaW 8:53 Jul 24
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- I took one of my 11yo's and he loved it.......nt - Rachel 18:06 Jul 24
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- Our kids are little, but I would take them... hmmm... 10 and up? (spoilers) - Kay in Cal 8:58 Jul 24
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- I took one of my 11yo's and he loved it.......nt - Rachel 18:06 Jul 24
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- Glad to see a positive review! - Sara in Ohio 8:22 Jul 24
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- I can't wait to see this! I'm a big M. Night Shyamalan fan! (even if I misspell his name!) nt - SolaMichella 8:08 Jul 24
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- Thanks so much, Kay! I have wanted to see this and worried about the reviews. nt - Dawn E 8:07 Jul 24
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- Just curious to see if anyone else watched Wide Awake, one of his first films. m - Dawn E 8:47 Jul 24
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- Thanks for this. Just added it to my que. We're big fans of his as well. nt - Kim in NV 10:16 Jul 24
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- Thanks for this. Just added it to my que. We're big fans of his as well. nt - Kim in NV 10:16 Jul 24
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- Just curious to see if anyone else watched Wide Awake, one of his first films. m - Dawn E 8:47 Jul 24
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- Even the commercials for that one creep me out! LOL! (nt) - LoriM 7:58 Jul 24
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- Well, it isn't a horror movie (though there is one off-screen death)... - Kay in Cal 8:01 Jul 24
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- Well, it isn't a horror movie (though there is one off-screen death)... - Kay in Cal 8:01 Jul 24
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- I worked hard when I was young to add as many of those words (minus the 'n' word, I have never used that one) as possible. (m) - Mad Charity 15:13 Jul 24 (1)
- I would talk to the coach. Have him tell the team that the usage (m) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 11:25 Jul 24
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- Did you read the article Katherine posted below? - Paula H 10:32 Jul 24
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- I would bring it up to the coach. - Dirty Ethel Rackham aka Ellen S 8:35 Jul 24
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- I had this problem but with my oldest ds's team - GaMom3 8:20 Jul 24
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- It's the way of the world - LoriM 8:06 Jul 24
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- I wouldn't say it's a gold standard, but if it wasn't addressed *at all*, that clues me in that there's more than a language problem. nt - Peek a Boo 9:19 Jul 24
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- Right, silly, immature, or any number of other things... - LoriM 9:24 Jul 24
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- wait-- to clarify---- - Peek a Boo 9:23 Jul 24
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- I agree (m) - Dana in NC 10:03 Jul 24
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- i think your last paragraph is it in a nutshell :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:54 Jul 24
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- i think your last paragraph is it in a nutshell :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:54 Jul 24
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- See, that's what I thought you meant. (c: (nt) - LoriM 9:24 Jul 24
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- I agree (m) - Dana in NC 10:03 Jul 24
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- Right, silly, immature, or any number of other things... - LoriM 9:24 Jul 24
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- Yes, this very kind of situation in the article Katherine B. posted below! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 8:32 Jul 24
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- ITA . Great post! nt - Kim in NV 8:10 Jul 24
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- I wouldn't say it's a gold standard, but if it wasn't addressed *at all*, that clues me in that there's more than a language problem. nt - Peek a Boo 9:19 Jul 24
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- My dd started ps last year, 9th grade, and - Claire 8:04 Jul 24
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- claire-a question about your dd's transition to hs - hpymomof3 8:10 Jul 24
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- I only have a couple of minutes right now - Claire 15:35 Jul 24
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- thank you-nt - hpymomof3 20:05 Jul 24
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- thank you-nt - hpymomof3 20:05 Jul 24
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- I only have a couple of minutes right now - Claire 15:35 Jul 24
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- claire-a question about your dd's transition to hs - hpymomof3 8:10 Jul 24
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- Sadly, I know a lot about this (m) - Dana in NC 17:24 Jul 24
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- Throw out everything in the pantry that isn't canned and - Claire 17:13 Jul 24
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- I've had good results - Melody in IL 12:35 Jul 24
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- You may not want to hear this (m) - Amy in VA 12:14 Jul 24
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- I have eaten larvae! YUCK! I wonder if cedar balls would help. nt - Karen sn 10:22 Jul 24
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- Re: moths in my pantry - Peggy in Va 8:53 Jul 24
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- Yorktown, Mariner's Museum - Gwen in TX (but born near there) 9:19 Jul 24
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- They are 3 and 10 ~ thanks! - Deb in NJ 11:14 Jul 24
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- Amen re:Mariner's Museum. It's a buried treasure - Paula H 10:29 Jul 24
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- They are 3 and 10 ~ thanks! - Deb in NJ 11:14 Jul 24
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- there are "two" Jamestown - actual site, and living history-type site. more - JFS in IL 8:29 Jul 24
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- We use Terminex, they come every 3 months for $75. nt - Kimberly in FL 7:38 Jul 24
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- Okay...that's the price I was quoted from the guy I called. Thanks! nt - Holly in FL 7:45 Jul 24
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- Okay...that's the price I was quoted from the guy I called. Thanks! nt - Holly in FL 7:45 Jul 24
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- Will she be working with the Reidels? - Susan in TN 8:49 Jul 24
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- No, here's the team's website... - LoriM 9:04 Jul 24
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- No, here's the team's website... - LoriM 9:04 Jul 24
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- The PCA is a really small world! - nancypants 8:03 Jul 24
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- Oh, at least one! LOL! Are you going to Atlanta this year? - LoriM 8:08 Jul 24
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- No... - nancypants 8:14 Jul 24
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- Yes, the PCA women's conference is in September - LoriM 8:18 Jul 24
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- Yes, the PCA women's conference is in September - LoriM 8:18 Jul 24
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- No... - nancypants 8:14 Jul 24
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- Oh, at least one! LOL! Are you going to Atlanta this year? - LoriM 8:08 Jul 24
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- Rabbit showing is insanely crazy in my opinion!! (m) - Jeanne in MN 9:05 Jul 24
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- Do you have a rabbit leader for your club?....m - Jackie in WY 7:40 Jul 24
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- How much should one expect to pay for a show rabbit? - KristineIN 8:49 Jul 24
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- 2 different "classes - showmanship (judges the kid), bunny show.... - Laurel in CA 12:25 Jul 24
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- 2 different "classes - showmanship (judges the kid), bunny show.... - Laurel in CA 12:25 Jul 24
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- How much should one expect to pay for a show rabbit? - KristineIN 8:49 Jul 24
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- my 6 1/2 year old son would love it. - Stacie in UT 12:08 Jul 24
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- how precious! You are training him well! nt - Nanci in WA 15:26 Jul 24
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- how precious! You are training him well! nt - Nanci in WA 15:26 Jul 24
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- I was at FM yesterday and went through the "Family Friendly" checkout, but I didn't know what it meant. Thanks for sharing! nt - Diana in OR 9:25 Jul 24
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- Great! I've completely stopped shopping at one local chain because of their insistence that they "have to" put the junk out everywhere. Another local chain is better. My local food co-op is best! (nt) - Colleen 8:24 Jul 24
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- That's awesome!... - nancypants 8:05 Jul 24
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- We have a Fred Meyer, too, and I was so pleased to see this at their store! nt - KH 6:59 Jul 24
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- Good for you! m - Karen sn 10:27 Jul 24
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- I have had my degree since 1991 and have been an RN since fall of 1991. I just have not ...more - Gloria in AR 17:02 Jul 24
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- Awesome! Let us know when you know! nt - Karen sn 18:44 Jul 24
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- Awesome! Let us know when you know! nt - Karen sn 18:44 Jul 24
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- I have had my degree since 1991 and have been an RN since fall of 1991. I just have not ...more - Gloria in AR 17:02 Jul 24
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- Praying for your peace and great results! nt - Deb in NJ 7:36 Jul 24
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- Praying here (sm) - Dawn E 7:34 Jul 24
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- Bounce dryer sheets worked for my parents (nt) - christinasmom 13:47 Jul 24
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- I just remembered someone telling me to use uncooked grits... - GaMom3 11:50 Jul 24
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- My FIL swears by uncooked grits. nt - Melissa in NC 13:04 Jul 24
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- My FIL swears by uncooked grits. nt - Melissa in NC 13:04 Jul 24
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- Terro liquid - available at Lowe's etc. Active Ingredient is Boric Acid. nt - Doran 8:20 Jul 24
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- Terro is great. (m) - Lil3 9:16 Jul 24
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- Doesn't borax powder work the same? nt - Robin 10:22 Jul 24
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- Not always. We've used the borax/sugar successfully at times, but for stubborn ants, use Terro. (nt) - Dawn in MI 12:25 Jul 24
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- This is what I do- mix borax with some sugar and sprinkle the "popular areas". They won't be back. nt - battlemaiden 10:31 Jul 24
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- Not always. We've used the borax/sugar successfully at times, but for stubborn ants, use Terro. (nt) - Dawn in MI 12:25 Jul 24
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- Doesn't borax powder work the same? nt - Robin 10:22 Jul 24
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- Terro is great. (m) - Lil3 9:16 Jul 24
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- Sevin Dust works GREAT! I had a infestation of ants about a month ago and - GaMom3 7:48 Jul 24
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- I *just* went through this. It took me a couple of days to figure out where they were coming from... - Rachel in KY 7:01 Jul 24
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- Can you figure out where they are getting in? nt - OhElizabeth 6:37 Jul 24
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- I finally bookmarked your bolg. I'm going to need my "fix." - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:36 Jul 24
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- Marie...was it you who was finding out the gender of your baby-to-be? - Ria 6:19 Jul 24
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- Oh yah Ria, I completely forgot I psoted last week. I will post a new post above. (nt) - Marie in OH 9:24 Jul 24
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- Oh yah Ria, I completely forgot I psoted last week. I will post a new post above. (nt) - Marie in OH 9:24 Jul 24
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- Hang in there. I'm in your boat - we'll get through it. I just wanna scream though. nt - Karen sn 18:47 Jul 24
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- We took the ITBS - Marie in OH 5:59 Jul 24
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- Any plans or just enjoy the peace? nt - Lisa CA 7:41 Jul 24
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- I've got 2 days child-free and WAY too much stuff I'm hoping to get done. :-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 7:37 Jul 24
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- Same here! Boys are at karate camp and dd and I have a whole week of GIRL TIME! :-D nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:40 Jul 24
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- What? You didn't go to NY to "hang" with the in-laws? *wink*.. - battlemaiden 5:31 Jul 24
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- *Snort*. Nope...not going there, lol. As for our girlie plans... - Ria 5:42 Jul 24
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- *Snort*. Nope...not going there, lol. As for our girlie plans... - Ria 5:42 Jul 24
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- Found another by Jeb Bradley... - mom2abcd 18:54 Jul 24
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- Yes, excellent! I've been thinking these thoughts for years while graduating two teens and homeschooling four others. Thanks! nm - Merry 17:06 Jul 24
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- This is TRULY outstanding. I needed to see it--thank you so much! .nt - Carol in Cal. 17:03 Jul 24
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- I have to be honest about this . . . - leslie in tx 13:51 Jul 24
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- I very respectfully disagree... - nancypants 20:27 Jul 24
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- I love G.K. Chesterton's idea... - Susan in TN 8:54 Jul 25
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- I love G.K. Chesterton's idea... - Susan in TN 8:54 Jul 25
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- Leslie - I agree with you (m) - StaceyinLA 18:26 Jul 24
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- I very respectfully disagree... - nancypants 20:27 Jul 24
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- Oy vey! Did I ever need to read this!! - Susan in TN 12:18 Jul 24
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- Great article. Thank you. (nt) - Dayce 11:14 Jul 24
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- Thanks for sharing. This was a direct answer to my prayer m - Nanci in WA 10:24 Jul 24
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- Excellent! - nrg 9:47 Jul 24
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- Thank you, thank you! Family friends of ours went through much of this, and I can see some of the same tendencies in myself. I will be re-reading this often!! nt - Heidi in OR 9:29 Jul 24
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- Wonderful article... - nancypants 9:19 Jul 24
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- Great, absolutely great. nm - PaulaW 8:47 Jul 24
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- Hey Katherine, who is the author? I somehow missed it... - Nebraska Pam 8:08 Jul 24
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- Reb Bradley. nt - angela in ohio 9:17 Jul 24
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- Reb Bradley. nt - angela in ohio 9:17 Jul 24
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- thank you for posting this - moira 7:45 Jul 24
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- I'm not sure it's about "allowing" rebellion - LoriM 8:41 Jul 24
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- Well I should be set then! :-) My three have been pushing boundaries since birth, *sigh*, not a performing, compliant one in the bunch! nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 16:25 Jul 24
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- Well I should be set then! :-) My three have been pushing boundaries since birth, *sigh*, not a performing, compliant one in the bunch! nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 16:25 Jul 24
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- I'm not sure it's about "allowing" rebellion - LoriM 8:41 Jul 24
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- "They really like me!" Yep, yep, yep. Lots to glean, no matter your religious (or not) bent. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:46 Jul 24
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- Yes - that gave me shivers. (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 12:57 Jul 24
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- Agreed, I found a lot of food for thought in it. nt - KarenNC 10:11 Jul 24
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- That part got me, too. I'll be re-reading this. Thank you Katherine. (nt) - Old Dominion Heather 7:48 Jul 24
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- Yes - that gave me shivers. (m) - Anne in Saskatchewan 12:57 Jul 24
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- Dh and I are listening to the audio of "What I REALLY wish I knew when my children were young"- And he is *real*! Excellent. nt - battlemaiden 5:36 Jul 24
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- Superb! This outlines exactly what I've observed. nt - GVA 5:30 Jul 24
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- Yep. Same here. nt - Ria 5:42 Jul 24
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- Yep. Same here. nt - Ria 5:42 Jul 24
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- This is a MUST READ for Christian homeschool parents!!! Thank you, Katherine!!! (nt) - Dawn in MI (who has wondered about these issues for a long time) 5:28 Jul 24
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- Oh, yes -- sorry, I forgot to specify... Christian content. nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:39 Jul 24
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- (But honestly, there's a lot of good stuff here for any parent, no matter your religious background, or even whether or not you homeschool.) nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:41 Jul 24
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- (But honestly, there's a lot of good stuff here for any parent, no matter your religious background, or even whether or not you homeschool.) nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:41 Jul 24
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- Oh, yes -- sorry, I forgot to specify... Christian content. nt - Katherine B. in TX 6:39 Jul 24
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- SW sells "To Go" samples for only $5. Definitely try it out on a piece of poster board before you paint your walls with it! nt - OhElizabeth 8:24 Jul 24
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- I used to be a painter - moira 7:48 Jul 24
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- Test it in different lights before you paint the whole thing... - WTMindy 5:57 Jul 24
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- We used this exact color in the same area as you're describing and everyone who - Karen J in NH 5:30 Jul 24
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- I like the one that is a flat rectangle and has small rollers on the side, it does work(m) - GaMom3 5:15 Jul 24
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- We use this type, too. Love it! nt - Ria 5:18 Jul 24
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- Opps this was suppose to go under the message below...nt - GaMom3 5:16 Jul 24
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- We use this type, too. Love it! nt - Ria 5:18 Jul 24
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- I think it would be a great color to use as you described. nt - lynn 5:13 Jul 24
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- It would have to be a very soft color - Claire 5:09 Jul 24
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- ITA. We liked Sherwyn Williams "gaslight"- it is the best subtle shade of yellow we've found. It has now become our standard. nt - battlemaiden 5:33 Jul 24
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- I think that one is perfect.nt - Maria in Nashville 11:37 Jul 24
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- I think that one is perfect.nt - Maria in Nashville 11:37 Jul 24
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- If it's the right color yellow I would go for it. I hope I don't step on any toes here.... - Maria in Nashville 5:22 Jul 24
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- Funny story about room colors (m) - SolaMichella 8:06 Jul 24
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- Funny story about room colors (m) - SolaMichella 8:06 Jul 24
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- I agree. Pick a color about 3 shades lighter than what you think you'd like. Then it will be perfect! nt - Ria 5:14 Jul 24
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- ITA. We liked Sherwyn Williams "gaslight"- it is the best subtle shade of yellow we've found. It has now become our standard. nt - battlemaiden 5:33 Jul 24
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- One thing I have done that helps with this . . . - Lily Grace 7:37 Jul 24
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- If you don't have an edger ("flat cards on wheels thingie") ;-) (m) - Lisa in Jax 6:12 Jul 24
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- Are you mocking me, Lisa? ;o) (I'll try you're technique when I finally get around to redoing the living room...) nt - abbeyej 6:43 Jul 24
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- LOL, I was teasing you -- a little -- but only b/c you're so articulate... (m) - Lisa in Jax 11:53 Jul 24
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- Lol... You should meet Ian! - abbeyej 13:33 Jul 24
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- LOL. Jim (dh) often says to me, "How can you remember 'anomia' but you can't remember (simple common noun)? " nt - Lisa in Jax 13:52 Jul 24
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- NDD -- Noun Deficit Disorder - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:35 Jul 24
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- NDD -- Noun Deficit Disorder - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:35 Jul 24
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- LOL. Jim (dh) often says to me, "How can you remember 'anomia' but you can't remember (simple common noun)? " nt - Lisa in Jax 13:52 Jul 24
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- Lol... You should meet Ian! - abbeyej 13:33 Jul 24
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- "your", "your"! ack! (maybe I should *start* drinking coffee...) nt - abbeyej 7:13 Jul 24
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- LOL, I was teasing you -- a little -- but only b/c you're so articulate... (m) - Lisa in Jax 11:53 Jul 24
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- Are you mocking me, Lisa? ;o) (I'll try you're technique when I finally get around to redoing the living room...) nt - abbeyej 6:43 Jul 24
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- Ha! I use my husband to do this . . . - OhM 6:07 Jul 24
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- You stole my line....I was just about to write that when I saw yours.....nt - Julieofsardis 21:04 Jul 24
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- You stole my line....I was just about to write that when I saw yours.....nt - Julieofsardis 21:04 Jul 24
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- We really liked the little flat cards on wheels thingies... - abbeyej 6:05 Jul 24
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- Ironically, in the mail today . . . - Kristine out of lurking 17:06 Jul 24
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- Anna, I have chills. That is wonderful! (nt) - Dee in MI 13:46 Jul 24
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- (Hmm. I left a congrats message last night, but it's not here this morning!) Way to go! Congrats to all! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:59 Jul 24
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- Fabulous!! All that hard work...brag on her all you want! nt - Kelli in TN 5:49 Jul 24
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- Congratulations to dd! - Virginia Dawn 4:40 Jul 24
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- Oh, what an accomplishment!! Good for her!! (Brag away!) nt - PariSarah in NC 4:31 Jul 24
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- Hey - thanks for the tip - that hadn't occurred to me. I'm still figuring out - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 5:35 Jul 24
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- I haven't looked into them - we blew - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 5:37 Jul 24
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- My girlfriend and I were just laughing about this the other night. We've know each other for years and have always seen a rocking porch. Last night we decided ther'd probably be no house behind it - we'll end up with just a porch.... nt - Karen sn 18:52 Jul 24
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- It's hard for me to even fathom my life any different than it is right now - m - StaceyinLA 18:32 Jul 24
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- I visited both my grandmothers this weekend. - Hannah 13:53 Jul 24
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- well said! nt - Karen sn 18:58 Jul 24
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- well said! nt - Karen sn 18:58 Jul 24
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- Well, I tend towards pessimism. I don't think the world is going to be in good shape a few decades from now, and I don't think that many of us are going to have nice, cushy retirements either. nt - Michelle T 12:56 Jul 24
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- I don't think about it. I will cross those bridges when, and if, I come to them. We invest and save, but not much anxiety past that. nt - battlemaiden 10:41 Jul 24
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- I have goals and my dh and I talk about our goals for those years regularly. m - Mad Charity 10:17 Jul 24
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- Unfortunately, I think things are looking pretty bleak... - Joni 9:57 Jul 24
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- If you are right, then we should all be thinking about the kind of work we would enjoy at an advanced age. nt - OKCyndi 11:35 Jul 24
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- I agree. People tend to die faster if they retire. It is healthy to work at an enjoyable job! nt - Mad Charity 15:18 Jul 24
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- I agree. People tend to die faster if they retire. It is healthy to work at an enjoyable job! nt - Mad Charity 15:18 Jul 24
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- These thoughts bother me, too. nt - Katherine B. in TX 10:11 Jul 24
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- If you are right, then we should all be thinking about the kind of work we would enjoy at an advanced age. nt - OKCyndi 11:35 Jul 24
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- I will quilt (which I do now) and read (which I do now)... - LoriM 8:30 Jul 24
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- I think about how I will be strong and independent. My husband is 16 years older and mentions on occasion that he won't be around for the end of my life. nt - Crissy in WA 8:28 Jul 24
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- There's no guarantee that he will go first. nt - Karen sn 19:00 Jul 24
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- There's no guarantee that he will go first. nt - Karen sn 19:00 Jul 24
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- I think about peace; about enjoying life, volunteering, spending time with people of all ages, and doing a lot of outdoor activity. And of course I fervently hope my health is relatively decent. I shudder at the thought of a "home". (nt) - Colleen 8:28 Jul 24
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- I look forward to the... - Dawn E 8:21 Jul 24
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- Honestly, I'm petrified of being alone and dying by myself and not being found for days. nt - SolaMichella 8:10 Jul 24
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- I think I'm old already :-/ ... - Ellie 7:53 Jul 24
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- I wanna be like Ellie when I'm old :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:58 Jul 24
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- (((Peek))) nt - Ellie 21:53 Jul 25
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- (((Peek))) nt - Ellie 21:53 Jul 25
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- I wanna be like Ellie when I'm old :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:58 Jul 24
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- Will I outlive my son with autism, and who will take care of him when I am gone (more) - JFS in IL 7:03 Jul 24
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- I share these concerns about my dc. My "dream" is.. - Laurie in SEA 9:28 Jul 24
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- I also see hubby sitting on the porch in a cardigan, (a la Mr. Rogers) and Cubs hat, waving his cane at the neighborhood and feebly croaking "Wait 'til next year!" nt - JFS in IL 7:05 Jul 24
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- Too funny! I grew up in the Chicago area!!! He'll have lots of company!! nt - Call Me Cordelia 9:07 Jul 24
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- Too funny! I grew up in the Chicago area!!! He'll have lots of company!! nt - Call Me Cordelia 9:07 Jul 24
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- I share these concerns about my dc. My "dream" is.. - Laurie in SEA 9:28 Jul 24
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- I think about being able to finally see... - Anna 5:14 Jul 24
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- I think about being sensible about my eventual death. - PariSarah in NC 5:05 Jul 24
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- MIL threw a KFC memorial service for her mom - Sebastian 5:50 Jul 24
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- MIL threw a KFC memorial service for her mom - Sebastian 5:50 Jul 24
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- My mom turns 80 this year - Jean in Wisc. 4:55 Jul 24
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- I hope I'm as cool as my "old lady" friends - Sebastian 23:47 Jul 23
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- Warning - When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple - KJB at Eielson AFB 23:35 Jul 23
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- you need a few elderly friends - moira 22:56 Jul 23
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- Re: Jay Robb's 3 day Fruit Flush...any experience with it? Thanks! nt - laurie 21:25 Jul 23
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- I love Jay Robbs Egg White protein powder! I add 1 tsp....m - KRC 6:23 Jul 24
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- Thanks. What flavor powder did you try? The pina colada - Carol (mom of 3) 21:48 Jul 23
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- I love Jay Robbs Egg White protein powder! I add 1 tsp....m - KRC 6:23 Jul 24
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- Oh wow! The bar -- that's great! I'm sure all his studying will pay off. My dd... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:36 Jul 23
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- For sharing photos I just... - Debbie in BC 22:31 Jul 23
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- You could try a place like MyFamily.com ... - mull-berry 21:34 Jul 23
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- I just started one, which is pretty lame right now. Not as cool as Ree's or Kelli in TN! I am using Blogger as well. nt - Amanda in TX 20:53 Jul 23
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- Oh please, I am no Ree...... - Kelli in TN 5:51 Jul 24
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- Oh please, I am no Ree...... - Kelli in TN 5:51 Jul 24
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- They are so much fun! - Dawn E 20:47 Jul 23
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- I will be interested in the answers you receive. I am considering one for the *exact* same reason (including the dial-up part!) but am nervous also. Thanks for asking. nt - mama of two-ize 20:46 Jul 23
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- I like the pizza idea-more - cat in black 5:38 Jul 24
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- When I read your subject line, my first thought was "I suggest MY family"...<grin>...(m) - Doran 4:53 Jul 24
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- I like Amanda's suggestion re: size. We like to have fun and cook outside the lasagna pan for things like this, too. (m) - Dy 21:12 Jul 23
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- Here's a thought... - Amanda in TX 20:48 Jul 23
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- Hooray, Hope! That's great news. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:02 Jul 24
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- That's great news, hope! How are you feeling, btw? - Ria 5:16 Jul 24
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- Loud Applause! Thanks for posting her success. - Natalieclare 21:57 Jul 23
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- Too cute! And what a good idea :) nt - Yvette in CA 1:52 Jul 24
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- Awww! That is *so* precious! Go cuddle with the sweeties! :) nt - mama of two-ize 20:34 Jul 23
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- I think mine is stuck in the same time warp, lol! nt - Ria 5:29 Jul 24
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- LOL!!! I know, I know...I just don't have anything to say. Can't you tell? I'm one of those people who rarely has anything to say!!!! :) nt - *anj* 20:14 Jul 23
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- What's the link? nt - Renai 8:26 Jul 24
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- *snort*! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 21:37 Jul 23
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- What's the link? nt - Renai 8:26 Jul 24
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- Depends on her age, imo, (m) - Betsy in IN 8:31 Jul 24
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- How long will she be on her own with your two littles? nt - Amy in Orlando 23:04 Jul 23
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- Answer to : How long will she be on her own with your two littles? - Tanya 5:37 Jul 24
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- Answer to : How long will she be on her own with your two littles? - Tanya 5:37 Jul 24
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- Mmmm, Kell, his comment was a little umm...shall we say "terse"? Uh oh! :) nt - *anj* 20:00 Jul 23
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- Well, I have talked to him twice today and asked him... - Kelli in TN 11:13 Jul 24 (1)
- Well, everyone who was there..... - Kelli in TN 20:04 Jul 23
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- I left a message on his blog yesterday. I wonder if he'll think I'm a nut! :) nt - *anj* 20:11 Jul 23
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- His blogspot or his myspace? I gotta go look at that! nt - Kelli in TN 20:12 Jul 23
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- myspace! nt - *anj* 20:15 Jul 23
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- myspace! nt - *anj* 20:15 Jul 23
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- His blogspot or his myspace? I gotta go look at that! nt - Kelli in TN 20:12 Jul 23
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- I left a message on his blog yesterday. I wonder if he'll think I'm a nut! :) nt - *anj* 20:11 Jul 23
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- No fair! You didn't leave a link to your blog so we can all read it and his comment. lol. nt - Carol 19:53 Jul 23
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- sorry.. - Kelli in TN 20:05 Jul 23
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- OMG! I am actually named on someone's blog. I am so excited! nt - Robin 20:27 Jul 23
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- LOL!! I know how you feel.... - Kelli in TN 5:54 Jul 24
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- LOL!! I know how you feel.... - Kelli in TN 5:54 Jul 24
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- OMG! I am actually named on someone's blog. I am so excited! nt - Robin 20:27 Jul 23
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- sorry.. - Kelli in TN 20:05 Jul 23
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- Thanks for the responses, nice to know we're not the only ones. I'm going to see if I can put the wire back myself. nt - Sandy 7:31 Jul 24
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- It depends what you mean by the "wire comes out" (M) - one_l_michele 4:50 Jul 24
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- Can you put it back in? (m) - Rhonda 3:57 Jul 24
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- Memories... - nancypants 19:50 Jul 23
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- Exact SAME situation here. I feel your pain. DS insists he's "being careful." (m) - DollyM 19:46 Jul 23
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- Not an expert here, - Claire 6:03 Jul 24
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- Well, you *sound* like an expert... : ) . Thanks, Claire! nt - Stella! 7:01 Jul 25
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- I've used these a hundred times in the past. They're fine. Just try the already refridgerated ones next time. nt - Karen sn 19:07 Jul 24
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- Will do. Thanks (again), Karen! nt - Stella! 7:02 Jul 25
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- Will do. Thanks (again), Karen! nt - Stella! 7:02 Jul 25
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- Well, you *sound* like an expert... : ) . Thanks, Claire! nt - Stella! 7:01 Jul 25
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- My mil was mugged in L.A. about fifteen years ago. - Claire 5:23 Jul 24
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- My mother was in Europe 10 years ago and a little gypy girl... - Padmé 5:31 Jul 24
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- My mother was in Europe 10 years ago and a little gypy girl... - Padmé 5:31 Jul 24
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- My husband's co worker said he got his passport and handed it to his travel.. - Padmé 4:49 Jul 24
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- Pickpocketers and thieves are becoming more brazen in Europe, I think. (m) - MNClaire 20:18 Jul 23
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- It's been in the low 90s here and I've been loving it. I wish it wasn't supposed to cool off later this week. (nt) - Colleen 8:31 Jul 24
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- Drought conditions and mid-80's at 7:00 am in WI. Will probably get to high 90's today. - Claire 6:11 Jul 24
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- 105-ish. No AC. We spent the night at my parents last night. :-) nt - WTMindy 6:04 Jul 24
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- Yesterday in Phoenix, Arizona it was a record breaking 114 degrees.....that's the official - Carol 5:02 Jul 24
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- 88 degrees and sunny projected for Arlington, VA... - Anne/PA 3:55 Jul 24
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- My mom lives in Arlington! I was worried about them with all the rain a few weeks ago... nt - Kay in Cal 7:45 Jul 24
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- My mom lives in Arlington! I was worried about them with all the rain a few weeks ago... nt - Kay in Cal 7:45 Jul 24
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- We're having a real heat wave. It's been in the 70's. nt - MeganP 3:12 Jul 24
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- after weeks of 40 we got up to about 65 today and loved it! Roll on summer I say :-) nt - Linda G in New Zealand 22:31 Jul 23
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- It was about 94 F here today. nt - Becky (Alberta) 21:58 Jul 23
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- Another reason I love NY! 74 here today. I remember those hot Texas summers, though. nt - bethinny 20:47 Jul 23
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- Well according to weather.com it is still 101 (feels like 107) outside.. I did about 20 minutes of weeding and am drenched. Too hot... nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in sacramento, ca) overhill 20:44 Jul 23
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- What she said since were in the same area! nt - Rhiannon8404 22:08 Jul 23
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- What she said since were in the same area! nt - Rhiannon8404 22:08 Jul 23
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- 90 and relatively dry. It was really nice in the shade! nt - MNClaire 20:20 Jul 23
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- Low 90s I think. It was perfect baseball weather, and my son retrieved the home run ball that won the game for the M's today. Yipee! nt - Crissy in WA 20:13 Jul 23
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- Yay! Good job Crissy's son! ;) nt - mama of two-ize 20:39 Jul 23
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- I'll tell him you said so... - Crissy in WA 20:55 Jul 23
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- Aww...that *is* a fun day. What a great memory he'll have! nt - mama of two-ize 21:28 Jul 23
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- Aww...that *is* a fun day. What a great memory he'll have! nt - mama of two-ize 21:28 Jul 23
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- I'll tell him you said so... - Crissy in WA 20:55 Jul 23
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- Yay! Good job Crissy's son! ;) nt - mama of two-ize 20:39 Jul 23
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- 110, humid with sprinkles of brush fires here and there. 1 hour east of Los Angeles. nt - Boymama 20:05 Jul 23
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- 90-95 with *90%* humidity! :-P Honestly, I walked out of my house this afternoon and thought I'd stepped into a sauna! nt - Sharon in SC 20:04 Jul 23
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- 103* today - very unusual for this area nt - nutmeg 20:02 Jul 23
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- I think it got up to 104 or higher here. Not used to this heat! nt - Heidi in OR 20:25 Jul 23
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- I think it got up to 104 or higher here. Not used to this heat! nt - Heidi in OR 20:25 Jul 23
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- 109 F with heat index of 119F. And no relief in sight, it's going to be just as hot for at least several more days. nt - Michelle T (in Southern Cali, north of Los Angeles) 19:51 Jul 23
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- We have been in the 80's. Very unusual for July. We are loving it! nt - Kelli in TN 19:51 Jul 23
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- Wasn't yesterday wonderful??nt - Maria in Nashville 5:23 Jul 24
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- Wasn't yesterday wonderful??nt - Maria in Nashville 5:23 Jul 24
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