- The group went private and she closed it to new members - Mama Owl 21:32 Jul 25
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- Dishwasher detergent and bleach... - Diana in OR 22:32 Jul 25
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- I use liquid dishwasher detergent..... - Nancy in CA 21:25 Jul 25
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- i have no idea! BUT---- - Peek a Boo -waving to Val 21:20 Jul 25
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- For me the brilliant way she absorbs you in another world.........the details and richness of life in the wizarding world (more) - Rachel 22:38 Jul 25
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- Re: Okay, I've decided to try reading HP. I bought the first and second books and started reading book #1. I just have to ask though - what is it that you love about the series?? nt - Vkay 21:18 Jul 25
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- i've enjoyed the books but truly, the most powerful draw has been this sustained, shared adventure between me and my son. nt - Deidre in GA 21:16 Jul 25
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- what she said nt - Nicole M 21:18 Jul 25
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- what she said nt - Nicole M 21:18 Jul 25
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- the humor --she doesn't keep it "all serious, all the time" nt - Peek a Boo -of course, i don't actually LOVE the series, but my boys and dh do :-) 20:53 Jul 25
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- the characters - Nicole M 20:25 Jul 25
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- I agree, the characters...more - Stacie 21:14 Jul 25
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- I agree, the characters...more - Stacie 21:14 Jul 25
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- My one thought was Civilization, 'cause that's as far as we've gotten! Ds11 has Civ3 for the Mac, plus expansions, & loves it. nt - BarbaraL in OK 19:54 Jul 25
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- Hang on, let me look at mine and see what happens.... - Remudamom 19:37 Jul 25
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- Well shoot,. I can't do anything either.... - Remudamom 19:54 Jul 25
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- Well shoot,. I can't do anything either.... - Remudamom 19:54 Jul 25
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- See my "Get your yarn from..." post just below. nt - Holly in FL 18:54 Jul 25
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- I got one of those mother's memory type of books and I love it. <MORE> - cin 19:00 Jul 25
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- I received a silver rattle from Tiffany's for the birth of my first son. m - Jennifer in MI 18:31 Jul 25
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- Do you want to buy something or make it? m - Holly in FL 18:24 Jul 25
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- You know I was going to say buy it..... - Pster 18:28 Jul 25
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- Get your yarn from...m - Holly in FL 18:53 Jul 25
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- Forgot...m - Holly in FL 18:56 Jul 25
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- Forgot...m - Holly in FL 18:56 Jul 25
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- Get your yarn from...m - Holly in FL 18:53 Jul 25
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- You know I was going to say buy it..... - Pster 18:28 Jul 25
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- Re: What is a sweet, sentimental type gift for a first time mother? - Stacia 18:15 Jul 25
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- I saw something in Target, I think, that I thought was really neat. (m - 2.5lilreds in NC 18:06 Jul 25
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- Just saw those a Hobby Lobby...that's what I was thinking of also!! nt - Valerei(TX) 20:52 Jul 25
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- Just saw those a Hobby Lobby...that's what I was thinking of also!! nt - Valerei(TX) 20:52 Jul 25
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- Have you tried Target or Bed, Bath and Beyond? nt - FlockOfSillies 21:09 Jul 25
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- We do! - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 20:39 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the encouragement and the link! I have a lot to read. :) nt - Zee 21:26 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the encouragement and the link! I have a lot to read. :) nt - Zee 21:26 Jul 25
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- We had a foster deaf puppy once - moooom 18:08 Jul 25
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- Lots of good points. It is a 3 year old. The foster mom has checked...sm - Zee 18:26 Jul 25
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- Lots of good points. It is a 3 year old. The foster mom has checked...sm - Zee 18:26 Jul 25
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- Our dog was deaf for the last year of her life... - Janet in WA 18:04 Jul 25 (1)
- I trained them, and trained all my dogs to do silent commands. - kalanamak 18:00 Jul 25 (1)
- I had the exact same thing happen ...(m) - SaraMac 20:19 Jul 25
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- Thanks for letting me know. That's not bad at all. (nt) - Colleen 18:32 Jul 25
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- Fill me in on this BookDepository. Why have I never heard of this?! nt - Nicole M 18:46 Jul 25
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- They carry many of the Galore Park titles (and other British books and CDs) at good prices with *FREE* shipping... - abbeyej 18:49 Jul 25
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- thank you; this looks great! nt - Nicole M 20:01 Jul 25
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- thank you; this looks great! nt - Nicole M 20:01 Jul 25
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- They carry many of the Galore Park titles (and other British books and CDs) at good prices with *FREE* shipping... - abbeyej 18:49 Jul 25
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- Fill me in on this BookDepository. Why have I never heard of this?! nt - Nicole M 18:46 Jul 25
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- We have always had companions for our dogs. We still spend time with them, but it makes me feel better that they have company when we're not with them. I do find the exercise that the large dogs get with one another to be helpful with their behavior. nt - StaceyinLA 19:40 Jul 25
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- I'd vote no. - Cindyg 18:24 Jul 25
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- I think it's a good idea, as long as - moooom 18:19 Jul 25
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- Toss it. Potential for GI upset in the home (or worse) is never worth the $1.80 paid for the bottle *wink* - Lh 19:19 Jul 25
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- Unopened? It's good for at least another year. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:17 Jul 25
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- It's probably just fine -- but I would toss it. nt - abbeyej 18:01 Jul 25
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- Here's my fave beet recipe: - Needleroozer 23:03 Jul 25
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- I know a very simple beet borscht (not all borscht has beets, btw) - Karin 18:50 Jul 25
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- (waving to Kareni!) -- and a hijack question -- anyone made pickled beets here? - Nicole M 18:44 Jul 25
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- Tell you what I'd do. (m) - Doran 18:52 Jul 25
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- oh, hey, now, I can handle *that*! - Nicole M 18:56 Jul 25
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- oh, hey, now, I can handle *that*! - Nicole M 18:56 Jul 25
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- Tell you what I'd do. (m) - Doran 18:52 Jul 25
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- I make beets at least once a week...(m) - Colleen 18:35 Jul 25
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- Garnish salad greens with roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and a light vinegarette. Yum! nt - Kristine in VA 18:01 Jul 25
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- Sliced, boiled, buttered, hot, YUM nt - kalanamak 17:58 Jul 25
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- I love them raw, grated onto a salad nt - Quiver0f10 17:52 Jul 25
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- Cut the tops off leaving about 1 inch of stem. - Diedra in NJ 17:46 Jul 25 (1)
- Very easy... - Liz CA 17:46 Jul 25
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- I cook them this way as well as by boiling them, depending on what else I'm cooking. (sm) - Doran 18:00 Jul 25
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- so, uh.... - Nicole M 18:45 Jul 25
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- Here. - Doran 18:55 Jul 25
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- Yes, just like Doran described it. :) (nt) - Liz CA 22:07 Jul 25
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- ah, now that's a recipe that even us cooking dorks can wrap our heads around. - Nicole M 19:00 Jul 25
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- Yes, just like Doran described it. :) (nt) - Liz CA 22:07 Jul 25
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- Here. - Doran 18:55 Jul 25
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- so, uh.... - Nicole M 18:45 Jul 25
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- Hmm, this sounds good too. Decisions, decisions! Thanks, Liz. (nm) - Kareni 17:49 Jul 25
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- I cook them this way as well as by boiling them, depending on what else I'm cooking. (sm) - Doran 18:00 Jul 25
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- I made them up today! - Jean in Wisc 17:44 Jul 25
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- Jean, thanks so much ... (more) - Kareni 17:48 Jul 25
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- Jean, thanks so much ... (more) - Kareni 17:48 Jul 25
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- It's not really my blog. It's the kids', but here you go . . . - Luann in ID 17:37 Jul 25
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- chool in July? Do you have year-round school there? nm - Janet in WA 17:01 Jul 25
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- Yes they do school year round here. I mimic the school year with my DD. nt - Lee in CA 17:56 Jul 25
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- Yes they do school year round here. I mimic the school year with my DD. nt - Lee in CA 17:56 Jul 25
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- Yesterday dd says "you're mean mom!" and I responded "yep!" - Christina in OR 23:02 Jul 25
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- I mentioned below that i Really Like the way Mad Eye Moody handles situations...... - Peek a Boo 22:30 Jul 25
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- It's the curse of the homeschool mom... - Polly 22:01 Jul 25
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- I don't know that that face is . . but we have obligations that generally come before privileges. . . - Lh 19:20 Jul 25
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- Well, when I hear the kids pray, "And, God, thank you for not letting mommy yell today," you know that you pulled out the Mean Mommy face too much!! nt - happymainemom 19:13 Jul 25
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- I Want to be sweet and patient, but sometimes (m) - Melora in NC 18:20 Jul 25
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- Yes! (m) - EKS 19:07 Jul 25
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- You and me, both. I always think to myself, "Yeah, right, lady. Like I've got the patience of Job...." nt - imeverywoman 18:31 Jul 25
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- Yes! (m) - EKS 19:07 Jul 25
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- a friend and I joke that non homeschoolers often think we are so patient and saintly for homeschooling.... - Peela 18:13 Jul 25
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- Not quite mean, per se, but definitely with the whip of a taskmaster ; ). I guess it's more of a game face than a mean witchy poo-poo face. But there are those days . . . nt - Sherrill in WA 17:30 Jul 25
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- Add me to the list of meanie moms then. I don't have to do it often but I'll pull a witchy poo when I need to. nt - flpeggy 16:57 Jul 25
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- Oh my, no! (m) - EKS 16:55 Jul 25
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- I keep reminding myself, "This too shall pass!!!!" I'm with ya. And I only have one boy! But, sheesh. You have my sympathy and my very best cheer. You can do it! nt - happymainemom 19:08 Jul 25
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- This is why I only wanted girls, and even though I love ds like crazy - Karin 18:55 Jul 25
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- All I have to say here as a mother of four girls and one boy is HAHAHAHA! There is no difference in sex when they don't want to work. :+) nt - Kate CA 19:29 Jul 25
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- Ummmmm. Are any mothers of girls here thinking, like me, that it's not JUST boys?!? (sm) - Doran 19:02 Jul 25
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- Omigosh, this is why I *never* wanted girls! (m) - Colleen 19:01 Jul 25
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- All I have to say here as a mother of four girls and one boy is HAHAHAHA! There is no difference in sex when they don't want to work. :+) nt - Kate CA 19:29 Jul 25
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- When ds13 was at his worst.... - Debbie C. 18:38 Jul 25
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- That's a nice idea. : ) (nt) - Colleen 18:50 Jul 25
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- That's a nice idea. : ) (nt) - Colleen 18:50 Jul 25
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- When this happens, I get through the immediate problem and then I go off and ponder (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 18:23 Jul 25
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- I hear you...(m) - Colleen 18:57 Jul 25
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- I hear you...(m) - Colleen 18:57 Jul 25
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- Yep. Sounds like my afternoon, and I came here to keep from going postal (well, more postal than I already went) , , , - Luann in ID 18:20 Jul 25
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- "More postal than I already went...". Yep. (nt) - Colleen 18:50 Jul 25
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- "More postal than I already went...". Yep. (nt) - Colleen 18:50 Jul 25
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- My exact words this afternoon to my oldest son... - battlemaiden 18:07 Jul 25
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- I was just explaining this to a friend whose children are still very young...(m) - Colleen 18:48 Jul 25
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- My dh, speaking on my behalf because I was too busy foaming at the mouth -- (m) - Doran 18:13 Jul 25
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- Ah. And, since I have once again posted in the wrong spot... - Doran 18:18 Jul 25
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- Ah. And, since I have once again posted in the wrong spot... - Doran 18:18 Jul 25
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- I was just explaining this to a friend whose children are still very young...(m) - Colleen 18:48 Jul 25
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- (((Colleen))) Do you ever take time off from lessons completely? Just wondering, my new teen needed (m) - Wild Prairie Stars 17:35 Jul 25
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- Yep, plenty of time...(m) - Colleen 18:43 Jul 25
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- Yep, plenty of time...(m) - Colleen 18:43 Jul 25
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- These are the moments.... - lovemyboys 17:25 Jul 25
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- Thanks for commiserating! (nt) - Colleen 18:49 Jul 25
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- Thanks for commiserating! (nt) - Colleen 18:49 Jul 25
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- I'm just starting to get a hint of what I use to have... - Jean in Wisc 17:06 Jul 25
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- Drought or deluge, yes, that's apt. (nt) - Colleen 18:39 Jul 25
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- LOL! I've learned a lot about growing seed corn in the last couple of weeks. - J in W 17:35 Jul 25
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- See! - battlemaiden 17:59 Jul 25
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- Oops. This was meant for you, Battlemaiden. :-) nt - J in W 17:36 Jul 25
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- See! - battlemaiden 17:59 Jul 25
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- First red potatoes, now you've taught me the word "detaselling." Do I owe you anything for your tutorial services? ;-) nt - battlemaiden 17:24 Jul 25
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- Drought or deluge, yes, that's apt. (nt) - Colleen 18:39 Jul 25
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- I give you permission to go postal. Do so in a loud, screeching, ranting, crazy cat lady mode and watch your kids eyes cross. Afterwards, laugh. You will feel tons better. :) nt - GothicGyrl 16:49 Jul 25
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- Aw, that's just regular old *stuff*. That wouldn't bat an eye at that! LOL (nt) - Colleen 18:31 Jul 25
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- Grrr..."they" wouldn't bat an eye at that...(nt) - Colleen 18:37 Jul 25
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- Grrr..."they" wouldn't bat an eye at that...(nt) - Colleen 18:37 Jul 25
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- Aw, that's just regular old *stuff*. That wouldn't bat an eye at that! LOL (nt) - Colleen 18:31 Jul 25
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- {{{{{HUG}}}}}Right there with you!!!!!! nt - Patricia in ATL 16:48 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the hug! (nt) - Colleen 19:07 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the hug! (nt) - Colleen 19:07 Jul 25
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- A similar idea - Robin in NC 18:54 Jul 25
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- Um... - abbeyej 17:42 Jul 25
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- As a born 'n bred Valley girl, let me say that this "blessingway" thing is, like, TOTALLY LAME. ICK! nt - FlockOfSillies 21:16 Jul 25
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- Wow, that is just amazing. I would not ever feel comfortable asking a bunch of people to wear something for weeks. (m) - Kate CA 19:28 Jul 25
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- Let me guess, LA right? Did you, um, cut the cord so to speak ;-) nt - karenciavo 17:59 Jul 25
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- I was bad... - abbeyej 18:11 Jul 25
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- I think I would have run away from the incense being waved at me. You should get a prize! - Christina in OR 23:13 Jul 25
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- wow! I'm with you --on all counts, lol. nt - Peek a Boo 22:36 Jul 25
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- I thought I'd heard everything, but you knocked me senseless with the statue. Oh. My. nt - strider 21:05 Jul 25
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- It's amazing that Hollywood sitcom writers don't do a better job with stuff like that with which to work. nt - karenciavo 19:48 Jul 25 (1)
- OMG. I'm otherwise speechless. Thanks for the heads up to avoid all blessingsway (blessingways?). nt - Cindyg 19:17 Jul 25
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- I think you deserve an award for keeping a straight face through all that silliness! (nt) - Melora in NC 18:24 Jul 25
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- I think I would have run away from the incense being waved at me. You should get a prize! - Christina in OR 23:13 Jul 25
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- I was bad... - abbeyej 18:11 Jul 25
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- As a born 'n bred Valley girl, let me say that this "blessingway" thing is, like, TOTALLY LAME. ICK! nt - FlockOfSillies 21:16 Jul 25
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- I would be one to keep the string on. Not corny. I say do it!! nt - Liz in NC 16:42 Jul 25
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- If it was lovely and meaningful to you, then likely it will be for your daughter, too...(m) - Colleen 16:32 Jul 25
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- My ds17 and his friend will eat 1lb bacon, 1 loaf texas toast made into french toast and a dozen eggs scrambled for breakfast then be hungry an hour later. - Karen in CO 19:51 Jul 25
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- Mine INHALES food. I call dinnertime around here "feeding the pirhanas". At diabetes camp, when he was very active, he ate 3600 calories a day, and in three weeks lost 7 lbs. nt - Lady Katherine 19:16 Jul 25
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- (I, on the other hand, can gain weight on 900 calories a day. Just not fair....) nt - Lady Katherine 19:17 Jul 25
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- (I, on the other hand, can gain weight on 900 calories a day. Just not fair....) nt - Lady Katherine 19:17 Jul 25
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- My teenage boy --- very, very little - Carole in DE 18:24 Jul 25
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- Oh, my goodness, I wish my boys were like this...(m) - Colleen 19:10 Jul 25
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- Oh, my goodness, I wish my boys were like this...(m) - Colleen 19:10 Jul 25
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- I only have girls, but my 13 yo will literally eat a pound of meat (plus sides) by herself if we allow her to. She's 5'6" and weighs 100 lbs. Where does it all go?! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:22 Jul 25
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- Enough that when your birthday dinner is over, he announces how much better he feels now that he can unbutton his pants and breathe. :) nt - imeverywoman 16:44 Jul 25
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- Let's put it this way...(m) - Colleen 16:21 Jul 25
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- Yes, I always double the recipe, and I also cook up a family-size package of chicken legs (m) - Needleroozer 16:37 Jul 25
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- "allegedly serves 6" Perfect! I think I might revise a few recipe cards. (nt) - Andie 16:30 Jul 25
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- I mean *2* workers! (nt) - Colleen 16:22 Jul 25
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- Yes, I always double the recipe, and I also cook up a family-size package of chicken legs (m) - Needleroozer 16:37 Jul 25
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- Lots! - Margaret in CO 16:17 Jul 25
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- I have 2 teen boys and 1 teen girl. - Jean in Wisc 16:07 Jul 25
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- At my house, it depends on what food is being served. (m) - mad charity 15:52 Jul 25
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- Cool! Glad I could help. (nt) - OhM 18:33 Jul 25
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- Remember book one :) (m) - BarbaraL in OK 16:17 Jul 25
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- Which is interesting...(spoiler) - lovemyboys 17:28 Jul 25
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- Book two....nt - Laura R (FL) 16:46 Jul 25
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- Oops :} nt - BarbaraL in OK 19:08 Jul 25
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- Oops :} nt - BarbaraL in OK 19:08 Jul 25
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- Which is interesting...(spoiler) - lovemyboys 17:28 Jul 25
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- Washing hands or if she took it into the bathroom where someone was showering it can happen too.. :0( nt - Tap, tap, tap 16:24 Jul 25
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- Take it back to the store. nt - LMA 15:44 Jul 25
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- The Timex site says the warranty does not include moisture damage. nt - Kendra in CA 16:15 Jul 25
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- I would still try to take it to the store. I wouldn't even mention the Timex warranty. - LMA 16:36 Jul 25
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- I'd open the back and put it into a frost free freezer for a few days. - Jean in Wisc 16:26 Jul 25
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- If you end up buying another, go with a Swatch. Much better suited for kids. (nt) - Colleen 16:26 Jul 25
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- 'Twas a gift from grandparents, who live next door- can't hide this one! nt - Kendra in CA 16:58 Jul 25
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- 'Twas a gift from grandparents, who live next door- can't hide this one! nt - Kendra in CA 16:58 Jul 25
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- I would still try to take it to the store. I wouldn't even mention the Timex warranty. - LMA 16:36 Jul 25
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- The Timex site says the warranty does not include moisture damage. nt - Kendra in CA 16:15 Jul 25
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- Oh, that's good news (m) - Ria (the real one) 16:22 Jul 25
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- LOL! Uh, no. I don't have my wits about me tonight. Sorry about that. (nt) - KidsHappen 16:30 Jul 25
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- Too funny! :) nt - Ria 16:50 Jul 25
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- I did mean to post TO you though. Going to watch TV now. (nt) - KidsHappen 16:32 Jul 25
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- Too funny! :) nt - Ria 16:50 Jul 25
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- LOL! Uh, no. I don't have my wits about me tonight. Sorry about that. (nt) - KidsHappen 16:30 Jul 25
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- I'm *just* starting to see them here in MN... - Jeanne in MN 16:23 Jul 25
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- I don't know where you are located, but here in southern NY state it's a few weeks early for Monarchs. nt - NYsue 16:12 Jul 25
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- I know exactly what you mean. I'm a curriculum junkie too, sigh. nt - Michelle T 19:07 Jul 25
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- And I'm a recovering junkie.... - lovemyboys 17:35 Jul 25
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- If there is, this probably isn't the place to seek help. The reason he's rumbling past (m) - Andie 16:31 Jul 25
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- work...get money...don't work...don't get money - LynnSC 17:35 Jul 25 (1)
- 3 of the 4 of us get an allowance - K&R's Mom 16:00 Jul 25
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- How about jobs for other people? Do you have any neighbors who need their grass mowed, cars washed, dogs walked, (m) - mad charity 15:44 Jul 25
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- What is freecycle? nt - Heffalump 16:03 Jul 25
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- It's an international organization devoted to...(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:25 Jul 25
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- It's an international organization devoted to...(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:25 Jul 25
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- I was just going to post and say, "You'll never guess where I am today?" - Cindyg 18:27 Jul 25
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- yay! I'm so glad y'all could hook up :-) Have fun! nt - Peek a Boo 21:05 Jul 25
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- yay! I'm so glad y'all could hook up :-) Have fun! nt - Peek a Boo 21:05 Jul 25
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- Jenni -- I was in my account a little while ago, and no problem. Have you shut down your computer and re-started? --can you email their help desk from the home page? And, though this might not work or even be a good idea, if you are using Safari, you can try emptying your cache. Sorry I cannot be of more help -- nt - Mariann in Va. 15:24 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the ideas... - Jenni in KS 15:29 Jul 25
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- LOL!!!!! If they don't ban Me, they won't ban anyone!!! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:30 Jul 25
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- Okay, this is just crazy. I tried again, didn't work, went to email... - Jenni in KS 15:33 Jul 25
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- I hope we aren't bidding against each other!!!! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:40 Jul 25
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- I'm selling, not bidding:o) Boy Scout items from the 60s, to be exact. - Jenni in KS 20:06 Jul 25
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- I'm selling, not bidding:o) Boy Scout items from the 60s, to be exact. - Jenni in KS 20:06 Jul 25
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- I hope we aren't bidding against each other!!!! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:40 Jul 25
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- Okay, this is just crazy. I tried again, didn't work, went to email... - Jenni in KS 15:33 Jul 25
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- LOL!!!!! If they don't ban Me, they won't ban anyone!!! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:30 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the ideas... - Jenni in KS 15:29 Jul 25
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- Try posting this question to GVA on the High School Board. She teaches programming at a college. (nt) - Beth in OH 20:34 Jul 25
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- Oh dear, I'm afraid I'm not much help... - abbeyej 18:21 Jul 25
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- two baby gates one on top of the other in the doorway if need be. nt - Christina in OR 15:49 Jul 25
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- We used crib tents for the twins - had to resort to using a very flexible cabinet safety lock on the zipper because those two little cuties figured out how to unzip it. The tents were worth every penny! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:17 Jul 25
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- We had to lock our zipper, too!! nt - katalaska 15:26 Jul 25
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- Our kids will probably all end up at MIT!! I could not believe it when they figured out how to un-do the zipper! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:32 Jul 25
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- Our kids will probably all end up at MIT!! I could not believe it when they figured out how to un-do the zipper! nt - Mariann in Va. 15:32 Jul 25
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- We had to lock our zipper, too!! nt - katalaska 15:26 Jul 25
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- Baby gate on the bedroom door. - Ann in KY 15:04 Jul 25
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- This is what we use. My 2 yo can open the door so a closed door doesn't help. nt - LMA 15:26 Jul 25
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- This is what we use. My 2 yo can open the door so a closed door doesn't help. nt - LMA 15:26 Jul 25
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- I took a tip from the parents of the Dilley sextuplets and double-gated (m) - katalaska 15:02 Jul 25
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- crib tents help with too. I've never used one but they're effective. - CalicoKat 14:53 Jul 25
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- Does he know how to work those door handle things (M) - Karin 14:47 Jul 25
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- Yes, we flipped the bedroom door lock for a year or so - Carole in DE 14:40 Jul 25
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- One other thing maybe a child proof knob cover for the inside of the door..nt - Ericaand3kids 17:36 Jul 25
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- One other thing maybe a child proof knob cover for the inside of the door..nt - Ericaand3kids 17:36 Jul 25
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- Cute family! I love the picture of the day. nt - mad charity 15:34 Jul 25
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- Love the cakes! (nt) - threelops 15:10 Jul 25
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- Maria! There's a hole in the cahke!! - Dy 14:51 Jul 25
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- I have mostly recovered from an eating disorder. - Cathy in IL 17:52 Jul 25
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- Could have written this... - Cara in IL 15:43 Jul 25
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- A specific question... - Julie in CA 15:58 Jul 25
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- A specific question... - Julie in CA 15:58 Jul 25
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- Not a binger, but I do have compulsive tendencies. (m) - buddhabelly 14:59 Jul 25
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- I'll second the OA.... - Gini AR 15:20 Jul 25
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- I'll second the OA.... - Gini AR 15:20 Jul 25
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- (((Julie))) -- (m) - Doran 14:49 Jul 25
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- Hi Doran... - Julie in CA 15:52 Jul 25
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- ITA -- proud of you, Julie! nt - Sharon H. in IL 15:09 Jul 25
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- Hi Doran... - Julie in CA 15:52 Jul 25
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- Check this out... - Liz CA 14:38 Jul 25
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- Liz! This is how I got this far! (more) - Julie in CA 14:46 Jul 25
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- Great! Sounds like you are working on solutions. (m) - Liz CA 14:55 Jul 25
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- Re: Great! Sounds like you are working on solutions. (m) - Julie in CA 15:23 Jul 25
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- Re: Great! Sounds like you are working on solutions. (m) - Julie in CA 15:23 Jul 25
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- Great! Sounds like you are working on solutions. (m) - Liz CA 14:55 Jul 25
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- Liz! This is how I got this far! (more) - Julie in CA 14:46 Jul 25
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- Former binger here...(m) - Rich with kids 14:31 Jul 25
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- Trying... - Andie 16:23 Jul 25
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- I was afraid of that. Um, email me, and I'll send you the code. (m) - Andie 16:25 Jul 25
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- Check your mail, Andie. nt - Needleroozer 16:33 Jul 25
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- Yeah, just ignore all this and email me. LOL (email link, otherwise nt) - Andie 16:26 Jul 25
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- Check your mail, Andie. nt - Needleroozer 16:33 Jul 25
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- I was afraid of that. Um, email me, and I'll send you the code. (m) - Andie 16:25 Jul 25
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- Likewise, how do you add links and sidebars? - Sebastian (a lady) 15:19 Jul 25
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- How about some Steinbeck? What about The Life of Pi? I have owned it for a couple of years it seems and can't seem to get to it. nt - mad charity 16:03 Jul 25
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- I have enjoyed Haven Kimmel this year. My favorite was She Got Up Off the Couch. (m) - mad charity 15:02 Jul 25
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- I had a double abdominal hernia...(m) - Colleen 18:27 Jul 25
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- I had an 'inguinal' hernia a while back -- (more) - Mariann in Va. 13:41 Jul 25
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- I couldn't get link to open, but here's another one I used in class last year. - Janie 16:16 Jul 25
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- That's so cool! To bad it doesn't have bed and dresser as options! nt - Karen 13:40 Jul 25
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- I used the desks for beds & dressers, just changed the sizes. nt - aubrey 13:45 Jul 25
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- I used the desks for beds & dressers, just changed the sizes. nt - aubrey 13:45 Jul 25
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- Wonderful idea! I hope it works out for you! nt - Quiver0f10 16:20 Jul 25
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- Re: What about afterschool care? - Momofmany 14:42 Jul 25
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- You might consider before school care-- - Chris in VA 13:39 Jul 25
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- It also offers a set ending time - no chance for late pickups! (nt) - OhM 18:37 Jul 25
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- This is a good point. I have a friend who does this - Karin 14:16 Jul 25
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- Now THAT is a GREAT idea!! nt - srjbdl 13:49 Jul 25
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- (That's $50 a wk per child, btw). nt - Chris in VA 13:40 Jul 25
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- It also offers a set ending time - no chance for late pickups! (nt) - OhM 18:37 Jul 25
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- Afterschool care is big business around here. It's great revenue locally - Lh 13:13 Jul 25
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- I think that's a great idea. Can you do any bookkeeping at the house? (m) - mad charity 13:11 Jul 25
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- I do some of that now. - srjbdl 13:18 Jul 25
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- If you went to work, how would you get all the *other* stuff done? - aubrey 13:49 Jul 25
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- I don't know - that's what I keep coming back to. - srjbdl 14:10 Jul 25
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- I don't know - that's what I keep coming back to. - srjbdl 13:54 Jul 25
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- I don't know - that's what I keep coming back to. - srjbdl 14:10 Jul 25
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- If you went to work, how would you get all the *other* stuff done? - aubrey 13:49 Jul 25
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- I do some of that now. - srjbdl 13:18 Jul 25
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- not a neighbor but a fan - Ann in KY 14:47 Jul 25
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- I love her essays and novels. This is definitely different. I'm not as swept away by her prose in this book, but it's awfully interesting anyway. (m) - BarbaraL in OK 14:55 Jul 25
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- I was just thinking that I want to live that way all the time... - Ann in KY 15:06 Jul 25
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- Read the book! There is a lot about how/what they eat (local & seasonal), and recipes are on the web site (link inside) - BarbaraL in OK 19:48 Jul 25
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- Read the book! There is a lot about how/what they eat (local & seasonal), and recipes are on the web site (link inside) - BarbaraL in OK 19:48 Jul 25
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- I was just thinking that I want to live that way all the time... - Ann in KY 15:06 Jul 25
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- I love her essays and novels. This is definitely different. I'm not as swept away by her prose in this book, but it's awfully interesting anyway. (m) - BarbaraL in OK 14:55 Jul 25
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- Thanks for all of your input. I have emailed my son's piano teacher... - Debbie in Austin 16:13 Jul 25
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- Our boys started at age 4. - Heather in WI 15:09 Jul 25
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- We were told when dc could read (so they knew alphabet and left-to-right progression). For one (m) - katalaska 15:07 Jul 25
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- I started at 7 1/2 (m) - Karin 14:14 Jul 25
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- I've been told by several piano teachers that 3rd grade is a good time to start. nt - ereks mom 13:54 Jul 25 (1)
- Oh, nine? Eleven? Forty-three? (sm) - MFS 13:09 Jul 25
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- Our teacher just wants them reading well. nt - Marie in OH 13:08 Jul 25
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- 5 is good. 6, 7, 8, 9 etc , also good :-) NT - Lh 13:07 Jul 25
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- I think it is a perfect age. (m) - mad charity 13:01 Jul 25
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- Jo, would you please email me? Thanks. - lovemyboys 17:39 Jul 25
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- Reach out to her now, but please don't forget...m - Angela in TX 15:31 Jul 25
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- ((battlemaiden)) touch base with her with a note - Karen in Maryland 14:45 Jul 25
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- Can you bring her a meal for now? So sorry to hear about this. So sad. nt - Classical Michele 13:00 Jul 25
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- Of course, food. She barely feeds herself as it is... - battlemaiden 13:04 Jul 25
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- ((battlemaiden)) May I share what we found most helpful when my father passed? (m) - katalaska 14:53 Jul 25
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- I sometimes make freezer meals for people who are going through a rough time. Write the item, the date, and reheating instructions. Deliver frozen, and she can use it anytime she needs it. nt - Lady Katherine 13:10 Jul 25
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- Great idea. When our 4th child was born, I had all the *stuff* I needed, so this is what our neighborhood did for me. VERY helpful. (nt) - Jackie in AR 14:21 Jul 25
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- Absolutely, And if you can - Karin 14:19 Jul 25
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- Yes! This is what I do sometimes. Excellent suggestion. :) nt - Classical Michele 13:32 Jul 25
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- Great idea. When our 4th child was born, I had all the *stuff* I needed, so this is what our neighborhood did for me. VERY helpful. (nt) - Jackie in AR 14:21 Jul 25
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- ((battlemaiden)) May I share what we found most helpful when my father passed? (m) - katalaska 14:53 Jul 25
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- Of course, food. She barely feeds herself as it is... - battlemaiden 13:04 Jul 25
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- *What is* the appropriate action.....I'm so distracted :-( - battlemaiden 13:00 Jul 25
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- Older central furnace fans can be energy guzzlers. - Claire 14:26 Jul 25
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- Oh yes. I meant ceiling fans and portable fans. nt - BarbaraL in OK 14:58 Jul 25
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- Ummm...what's a "central furnace fan"? nt - Doran 14:42 Jul 25
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- Oh yes. I meant ceiling fans and portable fans. nt - BarbaraL in OK 14:58 Jul 25
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- No contest -- a/c is the big energy hog. Ballpark a/c is 1000 watts, vs 10ish for a fan... Our fans make all the difference in comfort, anyway :) nt - BarbaraL in OK 12:54 Jul 25
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- If you LOVE loud, screeching noises, yes. Otherwise, no... nt - StaceyinLA 19:45 Jul 25
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- Are you willing to lock the cat and the ferrets in a back bedroom. . . - SFP 15:12 Jul 25
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- Yes and yes! - April in VA 13:01 Jul 25
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- We were advised to get two birds, because we couldn't make the time commitment - Laura in China 17:52 Jul 25
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- We were advised to get two birds, because we couldn't make the time commitment - Laura in China 17:52 Jul 25
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- Joanne -- butting in here (sm) - Doran 12:53 Jul 25
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- Ah Doran, don't listen to the naysayers, my ferret is the best! nt - April in VA 13:02 Jul 25
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- Ah Doran, don't listen to the naysayers, my ferret is the best! nt - April in VA 13:02 Jul 25
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- Well, I with you and also *not* ;-) (m) - MoniMoni 19:00 Jul 25
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- Well, I can tell you that from living in CO - hot sunshine state....... - Christy in CO 13:43 Jul 25
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- I would use my feminine charms to make him feel like he's taking wonderful care of you to allow it... - Julie in CA 13:22 Jul 25
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- Mileage may vary! cute. - Robin 13:27 Jul 25
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- Mileage may vary! cute. - Robin 13:27 Jul 25
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- Robin, where do you live???? nt - Marie in OH 13:21 Jul 25
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- California - Robin 13:26 Jul 25
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- I was just wondering because we used to live in the Antelope Valley and it was always referred to as the High Desert. Just wondering if you were close. nt - Marie in OH 14:26 Jul 25
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- Hey, Marie, all the way from Antelope Valley to Ohio? Quite a change! - Michelle T 19:12 Jul 25
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- Hey, Marie, all the way from Antelope Valley to Ohio? Quite a change! - Michelle T 19:12 Jul 25
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- our ez up only lasted one summer in California- then it really looked BAD.. maybe looking into something better looking that may last ? nt - Corb 13:41 Jul 25
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- I was just wondering because we used to live in the Antelope Valley and it was always referred to as the High Desert. Just wondering if you were close. nt - Marie in OH 14:26 Jul 25
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- California - Robin 13:26 Jul 25
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- I would insist on it - katilac 12:56 Jul 25
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- You've nailed it. He is gone almost 12 -14 hrs, 6 days a week. - Robin 13:35 Jul 25
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- You've nailed it. He is gone almost 12 -14 hrs, 6 days a week. - Robin 13:35 Jul 25
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- Can you do something else? Maybe put a trellis and start those vines a'growin? nt - mad charity 12:55 Jul 25
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- I thought about an easy up, I've seen some cute ones. m - Robin 13:37 Jul 25
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- I think she wants a 'now' solution, and is willing to look at other things for the long-term /nft - katilac 12:57 Jul 25
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- I thought about an easy up, I've seen some cute ones. m - Robin 13:37 Jul 25
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- What about the Elsie dolls? Our christian bookstore carries them. nt - Daisy 17:03 Jul 25
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- My daughter has both, and we much prefer the AG dolls - Niffercoo 13:54 Jul 25
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- Thank you! - CaAmy 15:40 Jul 25
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- Similar Disappointing Experience Here - e. in nc 14:54 Jul 25 (1)
- Thank you! - CaAmy 15:40 Jul 25
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- Proverbs 31 dolls - CalicoKat 13:48 Jul 25
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- Thanks, I'll look these up. Can I ask why controversial? nt - CaAmy 15:43 Jul 25
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- becuz they're Christian and Prov. 31 isn't a popular verse in our culture today nm - CalicoKat 20:31 Jul 25
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- becuz they're Christian and Prov. 31 isn't a popular verse in our culture today nm - CalicoKat 20:31 Jul 25
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- They Look Nice... - e. in nc 14:55 Jul 25
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- hmm. . . I guess they're controversial, sorry. I thought they looked like Am. Girl Dolls and the VF dolls. Sorry. nm - CalicoKat 13:53 Jul 25
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- Thanks, I'll look these up. Can I ask why controversial? nt - CaAmy 15:43 Jul 25
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- We have both.... - Classical Michele 12:40 Jul 25
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- Thank you so much for answering! Can I ask - CaAmy 12:49 Jul 25
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- Yep, you can style hair too! Dd is happy with both :) nt - Classical Michele 12:57 Jul 25
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- Yep, you can style hair too! Dd is happy with both :) nt - Classical Michele 12:57 Jul 25
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- Thank you so much for answering! Can I ask - CaAmy 12:49 Jul 25
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- What about My Twinn? - Karen in CO 12:36 Jul 25
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- We have been disappointed with our Twinn.... - Lady Katherine 15:34 Jul 25
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- 3mo baby clothes will fit the my twin - Linda in TX 18:06 Jul 25
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- 3mo baby clothes will fit the my twin - Linda in TX 18:06 Jul 25
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- Thanks! I'll look them up - CaAmy 12:50 Jul 25
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- We have been disappointed with our Twinn.... - Lady Katherine 15:34 Jul 25
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- Re: American girl or Vision Forum doll? - Jean in Newcastle 12:24 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the info! - CaAmy 12:50 Jul 25
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- Thanks for the info! - CaAmy 12:50 Jul 25
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- "We checked on my son then got the horse. The trainer disciplined the horse..." - Cindyg 20:10 Jul 25
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- I would look for another horse - Ottakee 14:20 Jul 25
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- Bucking can be fixed, - Remudamom 12:09 Jul 25
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- Yes, if you don't want to take the time to re-train, look for something else. (nt) - Liz CA 14:50 Jul 25
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- Thank so much for this - I've heard over and over again - there are too many good horses out there to deal with a bad one! nt - Christy in CO 12:14 Jul 25
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- Forgot to add- - Remudamom 12:11 Jul 25
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- Yes, if you don't want to take the time to re-train, look for something else. (nt) - Liz CA 14:50 Jul 25
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- Last year I used to occasionally watch a friend's ds 15 mos, and she was from France, and (more) - MamaPapa 15:31 Jul 25
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- Makes me wonder. Are the kids really trained or are moms trained to tune into when the child has to go? nt - lynnn 16:01 Jul 25
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- That was what I had always heard about kids trained so young. But I had sole care of this particular (more) - MamaPapa 18:15 Jul 25
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- That was what I had always heard about kids trained so young. But I had sole care of this particular (more) - MamaPapa 18:15 Jul 25
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- Makes me wonder. Are the kids really trained or are moms trained to tune into when the child has to go? nt - lynnn 16:01 Jul 25
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- Some say that you can train them from birth (I never tried it, mine were too old when I read this) (m) - Karin 14:26 Jul 25
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- In Russia, moms train their babies (under 1yo old) to use the potty. - MeganP 12:41 Jul 25
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- Oh, you mean toddlers... - Rocking Horse 12:40 Jul 25
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- Absolutely! What she said! all 4 of mine were done by 20 months. Watching my friends wait until almost 3, I'd say it's much EASIER when they are 18 months. nt - Jenn in Mo 18:21 Jul 25
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- If that doesn't work you can join my "I'm obviously an idiot when it comes to potty-training!" club! LOL nt - Rhondabee 12:44 Jul 25
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- Absolutely! What she said! all 4 of mine were done by 20 months. Watching my friends wait until almost 3, I'd say it's much EASIER when they are 18 months. nt - Jenn in Mo 18:21 Jul 25
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- Yes, it is possible. But, it isn't always easy. - Lolly 11:48 Jul 25
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- we caught about three baby mice several months ago-- - Peek a Boo 21:54 Jul 25
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- I did this when I was a child. - Cindyg 20:14 Jul 25
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- Poor little thing. nm - Janet in WA 20:25 Jul 25
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- Poor little thing. nm - Janet in WA 20:25 Jul 25
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- Dangerous. We have discovered our tree lizard is a mouse...... - Padmé 15:58 Jul 25
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- You can't domesticate wild mice. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 12:34 Jul 25
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- Wild mice can be expected to bite and carry disease. If you want a rodent, a pet-store rat is a good pet. You should probably check with your landlord though. nt - Laurie4b 12:33 Jul 25
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- Our rule is that we don't bring wild animals home as pets, this saves... - lovemyboys 11:49 Jul 25
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- You can *buy* a mouse for about 2 bucks at the pet store. nt - Dana in NC 11:48 Jul 25
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- Hamsters and rats make better pets, though. Hamsters are cute, and rats are very intelligent, social animals who love your company. nt - Lady Katherine 13:15 Jul 25
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- Yep. Rodents are cheap. It's the housing, food, and miscellaneous stuff that costs money. nt - KPM 11:50 Jul 25
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- And it might cost more than that if their landlord finds out they've violated the terms of their lease. nm - Janet in WA 11:57 Jul 25
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- And it might cost more than that if their landlord finds out they've violated the terms of their lease. nm - Janet in WA 11:57 Jul 25
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- Hamsters and rats make better pets, though. Hamsters are cute, and rats are very intelligent, social animals who love your company. nt - Lady Katherine 13:15 Jul 25
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- I would be afraid they would really manage it and I would end up - Christina in OR 11:45 Jul 25
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- I hope you're kidding about telling your children that. Wild mice carry diseases that are bad news for humans. nm - Janet in WA 11:44 Jul 25
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- Yep, set a trap & be done with it. nt - ereks mom 13:57 Jul 25
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- Yep, set a trap & be done with it. nt - ereks mom 13:57 Jul 25
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- hey :-) Try this link: - Peek a Boo 21:44 Jul 25
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- I don't play the trumpet, but wanted to say it sounds like such fun that you're doing that. I hope someone here has some suggestions. :-) nt - Dy 14:53 Jul 25
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- UMMM... it's her job to follow your directions. She's the mother's helper, you're the mother!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:54 Jul 25
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- You're NOT expecting too much. Lay down the law--give specific directions, and when she does not follow them, say, "I thought I mentioned I want you to . . . ." nt - strider 15:19 Jul 25
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- I'd lay down the expectation at the beginning. - happymainemom 13:48 Jul 25
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- I meant, "YOU should NOT have to repeat yourself or nag" Sheesh. nt - happymainemom 13:49 Jul 25
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- I meant, "YOU should NOT have to repeat yourself or nag" Sheesh. nt - happymainemom 13:49 Jul 25
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- I would expect what was agreed upon. Perhaps you two need - Lh 13:09 Jul 25
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- You need to be clear with her. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 12:38 Jul 25
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- Of course you're not expecting too much. You know, you can help her as much as she helps you if... - Janet in WA 12:25 Jul 25
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- And... - Janet in WA 12:27 Jul 25
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- And... - Janet in WA 12:27 Jul 25
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- I was a mother's helper when I was 16... - heather in Seattle 12:06 Jul 25
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- If it's the first time she's helped you - Doran 11:44 Jul 25
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- I would just remind her to go outside. 15yos get sidetracked too. - Christina in OR 11:29 Jul 25
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- I caught my 13 yo mother's helper listening to her ipod while she was "watching" my 2 yr old at the park. . . . . she doesn't work for me any longer. nmq - CalicoKat 11:28 Jul 25
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- I would expect that if I told her to go outside with the 2yo that should would do it. I'd remind her she needs to go outside, and I wouldn't ask, I'd tell. :) nt - KIN 11:26 Jul 25
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- KitchenAid mixers die?? nt - Lady Katherine 15:39 Jul 25 (1)
- where did you order it from? I want one! tn - HollyDay 11:54 Jul 25 (2)
- I pass out under certain circumstances (m) - Desiree in NJ 17:24 Jul 25
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- I pass out under certain circumstances (m) - Desiree in NJ 13:53 Jul 25
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- If she's been outside in the heat recently and isn't drinking enough water, it could be heat related. Keep us posted! nt - shell in SC 12:48 Jul 25
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- My sil had this happen to her when she started her period. It could be hormones.nt - farmnwife 12:26 Jul 25
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- My dh had an episode or two of where he passed out (m) - Erica in OR 12:11 Jul 25
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- I am so sorry, what a morning for you! - Christina in OR 11:23 Jul 25
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- Same thing just happened at the pool yesterday. Teen boy ... - lovemyboys 12:03 Jul 25
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- Same thing just happened at the pool yesterday. Teen boy ... - lovemyboys 12:03 Jul 25
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- I will ask my dd if she remembers...(m) - mad charity 12:59 Jul 25
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- Oh, man. I am sorry about the time adding. My dd (m) - mad charity 12:38 Jul 25
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- It happens. She's in the middle of a grow. - Lolly 14:06 Jul 25
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- ...and aren't you all doing short course? That way your dd could (m) - mad charity 15:41 Jul 25
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- Hey! Were you at the Southeasterns in Knoxville last summer? (m) - mad charity 15:06 Jul 25
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- ...and aren't you all doing short course? That way your dd could (m) - mad charity 15:41 Jul 25
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- It happens. She's in the middle of a grow. - Lolly 14:06 Jul 25
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- Rhino Calcium has Magnesium. It also has Vit. D (m) - Karin 14:33 Jul 25
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- Aha! I didn't know that. That pretty much solves everything, eh? Thank you! nt - Doran 14:44 Jul 25
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- Oops--but - Karin 14:33 Jul 25
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- Aha! I didn't know that. That pretty much solves everything, eh? Thank you! nt - Doran 14:44 Jul 25
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- Try this site.... - Classical Michele 12:43 Jul 25
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- My chiropractor prescribes them together for absorption but I don't know about a multi being enough or not. nt - Christina in OR 11:25 Jul 25
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- If you're doing preventative... - lovemyboys 12:09 Jul 25
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- It's my understanding.... - Diana 11:32 Jul 25
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- Re: About swimmer's ear home remedies... - tess in the 'burbs 11:21 Jul 25
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- I thought I'd find something on the Rubbermaid site, but nothing. :-/ nt - J in W 23:16 Jul 25
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- I would think it meant micro safe but I would only try it if I was willing to lose the thing. nt - Christina in OR 11:37 Jul 25
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- Call your dr. A friend of a friend had serious problems with this. nt - aubrey 11:06 Jul 25
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- How serious? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:07 Jul 25
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- I can't remember. I know she was hospitalized, and I know my friend quit the pill after that. If you want, I can email her. nt - aubrey 11:16 Jul 25
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- At times my heart is beating fast, at times I feel like I can't catch my breath, but (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 12:27 Jul 25
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- Are you sure this is related to the pill? (m) - Classical Michele 12:46 Jul 25
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- What just occurred to me (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 12:53 Jul 25
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- Wow, that's FAR! Lol, yes, do call your doc and perhaps she can give you good info over the phone. Caffeine & Aleve do it to me. nt - Classical Michele 12:58 Jul 25
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- Wow, that's FAR! Lol, yes, do call your doc and perhaps she can give you good info over the phone. Caffeine & Aleve do it to me. nt - Classical Michele 12:58 Jul 25
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- What just occurred to me (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 12:53 Jul 25
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- Are you sure this is related to the pill? (m) - Classical Michele 12:46 Jul 25
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- At times my heart is beating fast, at times I feel like I can't catch my breath, but (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 12:27 Jul 25
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- I can't remember. I know she was hospitalized, and I know my friend quit the pill after that. If you want, I can email her. nt - aubrey 11:16 Jul 25
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- How serious? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:07 Jul 25
(5)
- On a *slight* tangent, I'm having a lot of Internet privacy/security tutorials with my ds11 lately, and wondering if I should come up with a lesson plan! nt - BarbaraL in OK 16:19 Jul 25
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- Thanks for all the replies! :-) nt - stacey in MA 16:06 Jul 25
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- I just read an interesting book on computer education in schools....m - Strawberry Queen 14:01 Jul 25
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- no, we just turn them loose and they learn by doing - katilac 12:45 Jul 25
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- Ds has gone to Apple Camp for the last 3 years and love it - Christina in OR 11:15 Jul 25
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- Oooh, Apple Camp, don't tell dh or he'll be shipping ds off in no time. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 11:18 Jul 25
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- No need to ship off, it is just a morning class and it is FREE at your nearest apple store - Christina in OR 11:21 Jul 25
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- That is SO cool! We'll definitely keep it in mind, dh works just down the street from the Apple Store. nt - Jami in TX 11:26 Jul 25
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- How old is ds? - Christina in OR 11:33 Jul 25
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- Only 6, so it'll be another couple of years. But it's fun to keep in mind! Dh would love to tag along I'm sure. nt - Jami in TX 11:38 Jul 25
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- Only 6, so it'll be another couple of years. But it's fun to keep in mind! Dh would love to tag along I'm sure. nt - Jami in TX 11:38 Jul 25
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- How old is ds? - Christina in OR 11:33 Jul 25
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- That is SO cool! We'll definitely keep it in mind, dh works just down the street from the Apple Store. nt - Jami in TX 11:26 Jul 25
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- No need to ship off, it is just a morning class and it is FREE at your nearest apple store - Christina in OR 11:21 Jul 25
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- Oooh, Apple Camp, don't tell dh or he'll be shipping ds off in no time. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 11:18 Jul 25
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- And while we're on the subject, do you think it's necessary for your children to learn html... - Jenni in KS 11:13 Jul 25
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- Thank you. That's pretty much what I thought, but I needed it confirmed by someone who knows:o)nt - Jenni in KS 14:21 Jul 25
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- Well, I learned basic HTML creating a web page for an ed. class-- - aubrey 12:50 Jul 25
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- As the wife of a tech... - Kate CA 11:22 Jul 25
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- No - Christina in OR 11:18 Jul 25
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- Thank you. That's pretty much what I thought, but I needed it confirmed by someone who knows:o)nt - Jenni in KS 14:21 Jul 25
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- Oh, how fun. Can I ask a question about Keystone? Were they any problem? (m) - Wild Prairie Stars 17:41 Jul 25
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- Yee-haw! Join me in Core 6 this year, girlfriend! (nt) - Colleen 16:24 Jul 25
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- Good luck on your "new" journey! (nt) - Ria 15:47 Jul 25
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- Appears so. nt - Ria (the real one) 16:14 Jul 25
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- Ah, is this our "Ria" imposter again? LOL (nt) - Colleen 16:11 Jul 25
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- The only other person showing up w/ that IP is Kidshappen. nt - Ria 16:16 Jul 25
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- Maybe Kidshappen just accidentally posted with your name. The "imposter" has a different IP. (nt) - Colleen 16:23 Jul 25
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- LOL. Yep. Exactly what happened! nt - Ria 16:51 Jul 25
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- LOL. Yep. Exactly what happened! nt - Ria 16:51 Jul 25
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- Maybe Kidshappen just accidentally posted with your name. The "imposter" has a different IP. (nt) - Colleen 16:23 Jul 25
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- The only other person showing up w/ that IP is Kidshappen. nt - Ria 16:16 Jul 25
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- Appears so. nt - Ria (the real one) 16:14 Jul 25
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- I have an 8th grader too and will be finishing Sonlight 6 this year - Karen in Maryland 14:52 Jul 25
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- Great news! I'm particularly interested in your 8th grader's program... - Anne/PA 13:37 Jul 25
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- Great!! So what's on the schedule for 8th grade? nt - Veronica 11:53 Jul 25
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- Well.... - Ria 12:38 Jul 25
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- Oh good! We're doing the same Spanish you are (m) - Veronica 14:49 Jul 25
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- Oh good! We're doing the same Spanish you are (m) - Veronica 14:49 Jul 25
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- Well.... - Ria 12:38 Jul 25
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- We're in a PA cyberschool now--I like it but somtimes miss that freedom(m)... - Pajama Mama 11:34 Jul 25
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- I'm not sure I have anything you'd want (m) - Ria 11:40 Jul 25
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- No problem-I'm glad you weren't annoyed - Pajama Mama 12:45 Jul 25
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- Yes, but... - Ria 12:50 Jul 25
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- Well, since you're shopping for new curriculum I'll wait to see what you pick(m) - Pajama Mama 14:39 Jul 25
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- Well, since you're shopping for new curriculum I'll wait to see what you pick(m) - Pajama Mama 14:39 Jul 25
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- Yes, but... - Ria 12:50 Jul 25
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- No problem-I'm glad you weren't annoyed - Pajama Mama 12:45 Jul 25
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- I'm not sure I have anything you'd want (m) - Ria 11:40 Jul 25
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- Sorry the cyber charter was such a pain, but excited for a new phase in your schooling journey. nt - strider 11:11 Jul 25
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- Woohoo! I love getting new books...It's like Christmas! nt - happymainemom 10:55 Jul 25 (1)
- Feels great to be in charge, doesn't it? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 10:54 Jul 25
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- oh how fun Ria! - Christina in OR 10:53 Jul 25
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- Cool. Why are you changing back to independent? (nt) - Scarlett 10:51 Jul 25
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- As the school grew, more and more things started going wrong (m) - Ria 10:56 Jul 25
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- As the school grew, more and more things started going wrong (m) - Ria 10:56 Jul 25
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- Hillsdale College has a nice one - Sebastian (a lady) 12:30 Jul 25
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- I love Hillsdale's, too! They have K-8 and 9-12 available... (links) - Heather in WI 12:37 Jul 25
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- I love Hillsdale's, too! They have K-8 and 9-12 available... (links) - Heather in WI 12:37 Jul 25
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- I go for simplicity, so here's one: - Jodi-FL 12:21 Jul 25
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- One book that might fit the bill is Rebecca Rupp's Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School ... - Kareni 11:51 Jul 25 (1)
- William Bennett's book "The Educated Child" might be a useful resource, and I assume that K-12 (though I have no experience with this) is the working out of Bennett's book. link - Jami in TX 11:25 Jul 25
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- I've looked at... - Old Dominion Heather 11:18 Jul 25
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- Highlands is www.thelatinschool.com. nt - Jami in TX 11:20 Jul 25
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- Highlands is www.thelatinschool.com. nt - Jami in TX 11:20 Jul 25
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- You can got to most State Department of Education sites and find this too. nt - Closeacademy 10:50 Jul 25
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- Yes, thank you. They already have consulted the state resources. I think... - MFS 11:01 Jul 25
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- Yes, thank you. They already have consulted the state resources. I think... - MFS 11:01 Jul 25
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- Most states have lists on their department of education site. (nt) - Scarlett 10:50 Jul 25
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- Mmmmm. Beef Pot Pie (nt) - Staci in MO 11:45 Jul 25
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- Put it in a food processor to chop fine, mix with a little miracle whip and relish. put on sandwiches. (nt) - AnneJ 11:42 Jul 25
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- The possibilities are endless . . . - strider 11:14 Jul 25
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- Mmmm. Excellent suggestions! The top one is what we're having for dinner. nt - Classical Michele 12:48 Jul 25
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- Mmmm. Excellent suggestions! The top one is what we're having for dinner. nt - Classical Michele 12:48 Jul 25
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- some ideas... - Julie in CA 10:49 Jul 25
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- Oh, I thought of one more...what about making a stroganoff and serving over egg noodles? nt - Julie in CA 10:50 Jul 25
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- Oh, yes. This sounds good. Sniff. No Strog since I found out I was allergic to dairy, though. LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc 10:51 Jul 25
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- Sorry to torture you, Jean! I only thought of this one because I work at a restaurant... - Julie in CA 10:58 Jul 25
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- Drool. nt - Jean in Wisc 11:12 Jul 25
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- Drool. nt - Jean in Wisc 11:12 Jul 25
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- Sorry to torture you, Jean! I only thought of this one because I work at a restaurant... - Julie in CA 10:58 Jul 25
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- Oh, yes. This sounds good. Sniff. No Strog since I found out I was allergic to dairy, though. LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc 10:51 Jul 25
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- Oh, I thought of one more...what about making a stroganoff and serving over egg noodles? nt - Julie in CA 10:50 Jul 25
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- Re: leftover beef roast - what can I do with it?? - Jean in Wisc 10:47 Jul 25
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- Fajitas? - KH 10:47 Jul 25
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- Ideas (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 10:45 Jul 25
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- You have mail nt - Quiver0f10 16:25 Jul 25
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- Well, can they diagnose before the blisters erupt? Just wondering because - Karin 14:39 Jul 25 (1)
- My friend just used a homeopathic rememdy that worked... - Amy in NY 11:40 Jul 25
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- Do you have any blisters? - Christi/NC 11:00 Jul 25
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- No blisters yet, but from what I read, they erupt about four to five days after the onset of the other symptoms (m) - molly's mom 11:17 Jul 25
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- I think you need to call the doctor immediately -- (more) - Mariann in Va. 11:27 Jul 25
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- I just called. He can't see me until 3:30 tomorrow. I'm surprised at how quickly the pain is increasing. Thanks for all the great advice, ladies. Youv'e convinced me to call the dr! And that's VERY hard to do! :-) (nt) - molly's mom 11:33 Jul 25
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- I'm glad upi are going to see the doc on Thursday - let me know how it goes. (nt) - Mariann in Va. 13:43 Jul 25
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- I'm glad upi are going to see the doc on Thursday - let me know how it goes. (nt) - Mariann in Va. 13:43 Jul 25
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- I just called. He can't see me until 3:30 tomorrow. I'm surprised at how quickly the pain is increasing. Thanks for all the great advice, ladies. Youv'e convinced me to call the dr! And that's VERY hard to do! :-) (nt) - molly's mom 11:33 Jul 25
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- I think you need to call the doctor immediately -- (more) - Mariann in Va. 11:27 Jul 25
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- No blisters yet, but from what I read, they erupt about four to five days after the onset of the other symptoms (m) - molly's mom 11:17 Jul 25
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- GO to the Doctor -- tell them you have to see the doctor today or...(more) - Mariann in Va. 10:39 Jul 25
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- Yes, call the dr. if you think it's shingles. - itsmejanet 10:35 Jul 25
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- Are the potatoes going to be blended (as in put into a blender and purreed)? - Jean in Wisc 10:29 Jul 25
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- They will in a VitaMix. nt - Lady Katherine 15:41 Jul 25
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- LOL! Even wheat berries blend up in a Vita Mix. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 16:29 Jul 25
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- I'm convinced you could puree concrete in a VitaMix. nt - Lady Katherine 19:19 Jul 25
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- I'm glad I was not drinking something when I read that. I'd be all over my monitor...nt :-) - J in W 22:52 Jul 25
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- I'm glad I was not drinking something when I read that. I'd be all over my monitor...nt :-) - J in W 22:52 Jul 25
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- I'm convinced you could puree concrete in a VitaMix. nt - Lady Katherine 19:19 Jul 25
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- LOL! Even wheat berries blend up in a Vita Mix. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 16:29 Jul 25
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- Yes, they will remain in chunks. And now I know that red will not puree if in the future I need that little factoid. Thank you kindly. nt - battlemaiden 10:30 Jul 25 (1)
- They will in a VitaMix. nt - Lady Katherine 15:41 Jul 25
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- Thanks everyone, appreciate the help and suggestions. nt - Kimberly in FL 14:06 Jul 25
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- We got a fire pit and are burning ours! - nrg 12:57 Jul 25
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- buy a couple of shredders and let the kids do it! kids LOOOOOVE paper shredders /nft - katilac 12:46 Jul 25
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- My parents recently had this done..sm - Angela in TX 11:58 Jul 25
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- I think it's pretty expensive. It might be better to - Claire 11:36 Jul 25
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- Why not just burn it? nt - Ria 10:42 Jul 25
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- Oooh--If you get this done, would you please report back on how it works? I KNOW I will need shredding help when my parents pass away. It will be a major nightmare. nt - Sherrill in WA 10:23 Jul 25
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- Glad to be of service. nt - KarenNC 13:20 Jul 25
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- Are you anywhere near Dallas? My dd would volunteer! nt - Lady Katherine 13:17 Jul 25
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- I have two six year olds who would volunteer. They are getting their first official lessons next week at camp. nt - Brigitte in NC 12:34 Jul 25
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- That looks like so much fun! - Christina in OR 11:01 Jul 25
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- How about you?? (nt) - A.Marie 14:19 Jul 25
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- For me, it's been a lifesaver... - A.Marie 14:18 Jul 25
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- Uhhh, that would be *going*. nt - Julie in CA 10:16 Jul 25
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- Happy Birthday to you~ nt - Wild Prairie Stars 18:26 Jul 25
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- Awww!! Happy Birthdays to you and Erica! nt - Doran 10:23 Jul 25
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- Happy birthday! nt - Classical Michele 10:18 Jul 25
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- I'm starting my 33rd trip today, as well! :) Happy Birthday! (nt) - Erica in PA 10:15 Jul 25
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- Happy B-day~ nt - Wild Prairie Stars 18:26 Jul 25
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- Happy birthday to you too!!! nt - Classical Michele 10:18 Jul 25
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- Happy B-day~ nt - Wild Prairie Stars 18:26 Jul 25
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- Happy birthday! Hope you do something special today! nt - Michelle T 10:11 Jul 25
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- I did. - Remudamom 10:13 Jul 25
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- And you can order as a homeschooler - Sebastian (a lady) 10:19 Jul 25
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- The Weekley Reader? nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 9:53 Jul 25
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- The one I remember was the Weekly Reader. Thanks! (nt) - KidsHappen 10:09 Jul 25
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- Weekly Reader is a little news magazine, not a source for ordering books. I think you mean Scholastic. nm - Janet in WA 10:16 Jul 25
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- I ordered the book I was looking for from the Weekly Reader and it was published by Random House. - KidsHappen 10:31 Jul 25
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- I ordered the book I was looking for from the Weekly Reader and it was published by Random House. - KidsHappen 10:31 Jul 25
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- Weekly Reader is a little news magazine, not a source for ordering books. I think you mean Scholastic. nm - Janet in WA 10:16 Jul 25
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- The one I remember was the Weekly Reader. Thanks! (nt) - KidsHappen 10:09 Jul 25
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- Yep, that's Scholastic. There are different names for different levels (Troll is one of them), but all are Scholastic. nt - Chris in VA 9:53 Jul 25
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- Is Troll owned by Schalastic? When I was teaching, they both had separate levels for book orders, mailing addresses, and bonus point systems. I thought they were separate companies. nt - Hillary in KS 10:34 Jul 25
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- They used to be separate companies (m) - Kellin 10:47 Jul 25
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- They used to be separate companies (m) - Kellin 10:47 Jul 25
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- Is Troll owned by Schalastic? When I was teaching, they both had separate levels for book orders, mailing addresses, and bonus point systems. I thought they were separate companies. nt - Hillary in KS 10:34 Jul 25
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- BTDT, but not to the extent of your ds........m - shell in SC 12:56 Jul 25
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- Praying here, Chris. nt - bethinny 11:20 Jul 25
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- Isn't it sweet! - LoriM 9:46 Jul 25
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- I emailed you :-) nt - Quiver0f10 10:02 Jul 25
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- Call Ty? :o) - FloridaLisa 11:18 Jul 25
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- heh heh. they're on vacation this week! figures (good to "see" you, though) nt - Jodi-FL 12:11 Jul 25
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- heh heh. they're on vacation this week! figures (good to "see" you, though) nt - Jodi-FL 12:11 Jul 25
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- How about those 'sticky' glue traps? They work for mice. nt - Mariann in Va. 10:45 Jul 25
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- Aaaahhhgg! Have you (do you) used those things? (sm) - Doran 11:00 Jul 25
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- we had mice when we lived in NC and I never re-used the snap traps. they were gross too (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:13 Jul 25
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- Doran: Glue Boards...Don't hold back on my account! LOL!!! (more) - Mariann in Va. 11:16 Jul 25
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- we had mice when we lived in NC and I never re-used the snap traps. they were gross too (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:13 Jul 25
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- Aaaahhhgg! Have you (do you) used those things? (sm) - Doran 11:00 Jul 25
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- Well, we had the AT&T repairman remove the small ring-tailed snake that crawled in under our door a couple of weeks ago . . . - Brenda in FL 10:43 Jul 25
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- hm...repairman, repairman....what do I have that needs an excuse to call a repairman......nt - Jodi-FL 12:12 Jul 25
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- hm...repairman, repairman....what do I have that needs an excuse to call a repairman......nt - Jodi-FL 12:12 Jul 25
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- Well, I'd catch it for you in a minute. But, it might take me awhile to get there. :-) sm - Doran 10:27 Jul 25
(1)
- we did have to go out, and now we can't find it. here's hoping the kids sleep well tonight! nt - Jodi-FL 12:17 Jul 25
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- we did have to go out, and now we can't find it. here's hoping the kids sleep well tonight! nt - Jodi-FL 12:17 Jul 25
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- Should I bring my dd over? LOL just call! She'd love the job!! nt - Pster 10:12 Jul 25 (1)
- I'd probably get a (m) - threelops 10:12 Jul 25
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- Once you've got him... - lovemyboys 11:12 Jul 25
(2)
- could he have escaped through the dryer vent? he ran into the laundry room and now we can't find him (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:14 Jul 25
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- It's possible... - lovemyboys 12:42 Jul 25
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- It's possible... - lovemyboys 12:42 Jul 25
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- could he have escaped through the dryer vent? he ran into the laundry room and now we can't find him (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:14 Jul 25
(1)
- Once you've got him... - lovemyboys 11:12 Jul 25
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- Is there a neighbor or mail man nearby? I had one crawl up my pants once and(m) - Basketmaker Amy 9:59 Jul 25
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- Why on earth would you get rid of a lizard in your house in FL? - battlemaiden 9:27 Jul 25
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- Yes, except donthca hate it when they dry up and you find them under the couch or behind the blinds? :o) nt - FloridaLisa 11:20 Jul 25
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- remember that scene from the new version of Parent Trap? that's my kids' nightmare - Jodi-FL 9:50 Jul 25
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- Yes, except donthca hate it when they dry up and you find them under the couch or behind the blinds? :o) nt - FloridaLisa 11:20 Jul 25
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- I am going with everybodu else on this, YES! but we got them on ebay for a fraction of the cost - brand new. nt - Robin 12:10 Jul 25
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- my son listened to them over and over ....yes! I'm going to get Anne Green Gables thru them too. nt - sherylinarctic 11:01 Jul 25
(0)
- You should check out Library and Educational Service...they have it for cheaper! - Lorri 10:17 Jul 25
(1)
- Yes -- I recently received an email - it was on sale for $14!! nt. - Brenda in FL 10:44 Jul 25
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- Yes -- I recently received an email - it was on sale for $14!! nt. - Brenda in FL 10:44 Jul 25
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- Absolutely! Excellent production. My ds could listen to any of the CDs all day long. nt - Heidi in OR 10:11 Jul 25
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- YES! It's an awesome dramatization :o). (nt) - threelops 9:37 Jul 25
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- YES!!!!! We love ours. But, it is a dramatization, not the books on CD, just so you are aware.tn - Dayle in Guatemala 9:24 Jul 25
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- Oh! I love these kinds of questions! - Cindyg 20:36 Jul 25
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- We board our horses - Ottakee 14:31 Jul 25
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- When we did this 'years' ago, we had DD work off alot of the cost of boarding by mucking stalls where we kept 'Patrick.' The entire experience was amazing for her! nt - Mariann in Va. 10:00 Jul 25
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- Bummer. Do you have a digital camera? Next time, take your OWN pic when you leave the note. And take a pic of the note, too. nt - FlockOfSillies 19:00 Jul 25
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- oooooo. Bad. bad. bad person. Not you, the car owner. - battlemaiden 9:12 Jul 25
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- This happened on Gomer Pile once. - Cindyg 20:41 Jul 25
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- Thankfully, they have my note and it is very detailed (m) - Scarlett 9:16 Jul 25
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- I can address at least part of this...(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 9:52 Jul 25
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- Ouch! That is just crazy. Well, this ding is about (m) - Scarlett 10:09 Jul 25
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- Ouch! That is just crazy. Well, this ding is about (m) - Scarlett 10:09 Jul 25
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- People who only have one car and that car is in the shop would rent a car and then - momofkhm 9:50 Jul 25
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- I can address at least part of this...(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 9:52 Jul 25
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- This happened on Gomer Pile once. - Cindyg 20:41 Jul 25
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- My identical twin lost 120 lbs. in less than a year. - LNC 10:11 Jul 25
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- Yes - LOTS to tell about it -- some good, some not great...(more) - Mariann in Va. 9:56 Jul 25
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- Perhaps I should try something else....m - Julie 10:25 Jul 25
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- Not a good idea while nursing...(more) - Mariann in Va. 10:43 Jul 25
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- Not a good idea while nursing...(more) - Mariann in Va. 10:43 Jul 25
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- Perhaps I should try something else....m - Julie 10:25 Jul 25
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- yes, my dd13 still enjoys read alouds. nt - Peela 19:40 Jul 25
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- My 17yos, 14yod, and 11yod live for family read alouds. Sometimes *adults* and sometimes *children's* books. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 18:19 Jul 25
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- We *all* love it here. Even dh. Even when we take a week out to read a *younger* book for my elementary kids. I do find it hard to read when one of my kids is gone though! I don't want them to miss! - FloridaLisa 11:23 Jul 25
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- Yep - I read to them while (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:02 Jul 25
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- Well, we still have nightly devotions (scripture & a life-application story & prayer) with ds(17) & dd(almost 13). We've done this all their lives. nt - ereks mom 9:26 Jul 25
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- Not before bed because of staggered bedtimes, but ds 13 enjoys family read-alouds as much as the rest of the dc. :-)nt - Debbie C. 9:11 Jul 25
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- We are and we all love it. nt - momee 9:10 Jul 25
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- Praying for you. You will get through this....nt - Stephanie in FL 14:06 Jul 25
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- Oh my....((((KidsHappen)))) So sorry to hear this. :-( nt - happymainemom 10:58 Jul 25
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- Oh boy, I hope you will get news on your son soon, and things will start to get better. nt - Michelle T 10:14 Jul 25
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- (((KidsHappen))) Hoping for the best for everyone. (nt) - Jackie in AR 10:10 Jul 25
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- So sorry--this must be awful for you. nt - strider 9:50 Jul 25
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- BTDT. Hugs to you. Can you link to your original post? nt - Chris in VA 9:43 Jul 25
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- I've been posting about this over the last three months. If you do searches of the old boards you can find the whole story. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:48 Jul 25
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- Thank you. I didn't mean to sound so stupidly curious--I hope I didn't offend you. nt - Chris in VA 9:52 Jul 25
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- Oh, not at all. I hate it when I come in at the tale end of a story and don't know what is going on. (sm) - KidsHappen 10:12 Jul 25
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- Oh, not at all. I hate it when I come in at the tale end of a story and don't know what is going on. (sm) - KidsHappen 10:12 Jul 25
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- Thank you. I didn't mean to sound so stupidly curious--I hope I didn't offend you. nt - Chris in VA 9:52 Jul 25
(1)
- I've been posting about this over the last three months. If you do searches of the old boards you can find the whole story. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:48 Jul 25
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- (((KidsHappen))) thinking of you.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:23 Jul 25
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- (((Kidshappen))) I'm so sorry. Big hugs and sympathy. nt - battlemaiden 9:13 Jul 25
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- (((((KidsHappen))))) - marianne 9:05 Jul 25
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- Oh, I'm so sorry. {{KH}} Hang in there, hope for the best. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:04 Jul 25
(0)
- Here it is... - Stephanie in FL 8:40 Jul 25
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- Thanks. I missed this one earlier. nt - Closeacademy 10:43 Jul 25
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- Thanks. I missed this one earlier. nt - Closeacademy 10:43 Jul 25
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- We got a Canon EOS Rebel XT - bethinny 10:46 Jul 25
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- I have the Rebel XTi (my plain Rebel got stolen). - theodwyn 19:07 Jul 25
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- I have the Rebel XTi (my plain Rebel got stolen). - theodwyn 19:07 Jul 25
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- I just love our Nikon! Love, love, love it. - earlybird mom 9:11 Jul 25
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- I have both . . . - KH 8:41 Jul 25
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- I have both, too. - Jean in Wisc 8:52 Jul 25
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- Ditto. nt - Angela in TX 12:18 Jul 25
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- Ditto. nt - Angela in TX 12:18 Jul 25
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- I sold my KA when I got my Bosch. m - Holly in FL 8:49 Jul 25
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- I have both, too. - Jean in Wisc 8:52 Jul 25
(1)
- Thanks, everyone! nt - Belinda 20:34 Jul 25
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- Mine love the one with the built in soap head (Intuition). AND I like it because it.... - Donna 12:18 Jul 25
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- Re: Is there a preferable razor for the beginning female shaver? - LAS 11:31 Jul 25
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- I burned myself badly w/these when I was young. Maybe they are better now? I'm not ready to try though nt - Belinda 20:34 Jul 25
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- I burned myself badly w/these when I was young. Maybe they are better now? I'm not ready to try though nt - Belinda 20:34 Jul 25
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- Gillette Fusion razor-- absolutely the best! nt - Anne/PA 8:52 Jul 25
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- I would say just one with the wires around the blades for safety -- helps prevent cutting nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 8:27 Jul 25
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- Thanks for posting it! nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 19:18 Jul 25
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- Very informative. Although, I don't know whether to feel daunted or inspired! :-) nt - Doran 10:56 Jul 25
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- LOL. Well, she didn't ask if the house was tidy :) nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 19:19 Jul 25
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- LOL. Well, she didn't ask if the house was tidy :) nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 19:19 Jul 25
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- My husband and I spent 3 mos in India 16 years ago (I was preg too). Wonderful - Ed's Daugther 14:17 Jul 25
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- Wow. How exciting! You must be very proud of her. I have a question... - farmnwife 8:30 Jul 25
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- I'm not positive, but I think ... - MFS 9:54 Jul 25
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- I'm not positive, but I think ... - MFS 9:54 Jul 25
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- *I* go through this! Today at the grocery store - Charlotte 11:26 Jul 25
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- I always figured it was due to brain growth. - Closeacademy 10:49 Jul 25
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- Yes, typical. NT - Lh 13:11 Jul 25
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- I believe Louise Bates Ames (from the Gesell Institute of Human Development) (m) - katalaska 11:16 Jul 25 (1)
- I like that theory -- can I use that as an excuse for my, umm, lapses ;) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:13 Jul 25
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- Yes, typical. NT - Lh 13:11 Jul 25
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- Oh, yes! All 5 (4 girls, one boy) have been like this at times. I don't know why. (nt) - LuvBritLit 9:50 Jul 25
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- How old is this child? the hormones come more quickly than you might think - Christina in OR 9:23 Jul 25
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- Re: How old is this child? the hormones come more quickly than you might think - Mom2LegoManiacs 9:33 Jul 25
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- There really is something with nine-year-olds. - Christina in OR 10:50 Jul 25
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- There really is something with nine-year-olds. - Christina in OR 10:50 Jul 25
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- Re: How old is this child? the hormones come more quickly than you might think - Mom2LegoManiacs 9:33 Jul 25
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- Oh yes, one child more than the other (sm) - Jean in Newcastle 8:02 Jul 25
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- Looks like a great time, but that truck-loading is tough... - Margaret in CO 12:12 Jul 25
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- That is interesting... - farmnwife 12:40 Jul 25
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- That is interesting... - farmnwife 12:40 Jul 25
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- we raise chickens - they're not as loveable, - CalicoKat 11:26 Jul 25
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- We just filled our freezer........ - Remudamom 9:07 Jul 25
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- Ugghh. I can't stop thinking about a goat we sent off. - srjbdl 8:04 Jul 25
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- Just think of him in that big brush lot in the sky. nt - farmnwife 8:08 Jul 25
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- Just think of him in that big brush lot in the sky. nt - farmnwife 8:08 Jul 25
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- Farm life is tough, isn't it. Congrats and ((hugs)). (nm) - Miz Booshay 7:54 Jul 25
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- You're not alone! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:39 Jul 25
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- Thanks so much!!! sm - Liz in NC 15:59 Jul 25
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- Thanks so much!!! sm - Liz in NC 15:59 Jul 25
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- Relax, breathe deep, and know you are perfectly normal... - itsmejanet 7:59 Jul 25
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- I'm off to make a list!! Thanks! nt - Liz in NC 10:16 Jul 25
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- I'm off to make a list!! Thanks! nt - Liz in NC 10:16 Jul 25
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- Well, my nesting urge never went away until after the baby arrived (m) - Melissa in NJ 7:51 Jul 25
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- Praying now. We've BTDT too, so I understand! nt - ereks mom 9:27 Jul 25
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- Praying here. Make sure he gets his sleep. nt - farmnwife 7:51 Jul 25
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- Will do :) nt - Classical Michele 7:34 Jul 25
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- The boys were at a tae kwon do school for six year (m) - Amy in Orlando 10:44 Jul 25
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- karate school here - - Michelle T 10:18 Jul 25
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- We don't have an orange belt in Kyuki-do (belts inside) - JFS in IL 9:49 Jul 25
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- Tae Kwon Do here... - nrg 9:22 Jul 25
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- Karate info - Jenne in AZ 8:16 Jul 25
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- Sounds similar to our Karate studio. We pay less, but weapons classes and belt testing are more expensive. - dirty ethel rackham 10:50 Jul 25
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- Sounds similar to our Karate studio. We pay less, but weapons classes and belt testing are more expensive. - dirty ethel rackham 10:50 Jul 25
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- Less here, too... - Laura in CT 8:04 Jul 25
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- Same here. But we go to a small dojo... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 8:17 Jul 25
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- Howdy Nick's mama! - battlemaiden- waving 8:49 Jul 25
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- Thanks, Jo. So many are popping up, PowerKix was the name that stuck in my mind. (sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 9:11 Jul 25
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- :-) Don't get me wrong, it isn't cheap... - battlemaiden 9:20 Jul 25
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- The library, my OTHER home. I'm at Portner branch 2-3x's a week. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 9:52 Jul 25
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- The library, my OTHER home. I'm at Portner branch 2-3x's a week. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 9:52 Jul 25
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- :-) Don't get me wrong, it isn't cheap... - battlemaiden 9:20 Jul 25
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- Thanks, Jo. So many are popping up, PowerKix was the name that stuck in my mind. (sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 9:11 Jul 25
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- Howdy Nick's mama! - battlemaiden- waving 8:49 Jul 25
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- Same here. But we go to a small dojo... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 8:17 Jul 25
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- It seems expensive to me (m) - threelops 7:58 Jul 25
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- Our fees are much lower - lovemykids 7:49 Jul 25
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- Is it Mildred Walker? "Winter Wheat" is my favorite of hers. So glad you'll have that break. Enjoy! (nt) - Colleen 16:29 Jul 25
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- Clarifying :) Recommendations for light and inspiring fiction? nm - LNC 8:40 Jul 25
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- Praying for your friend. (nt) - Debra in TX 13:55 Jul 25
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- ((Praying.)) nt - Cindy in NH 15:21 Jul 25
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- Praying for you Michelle. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:25 Jul 25
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- Praying here. (((Michele))) tn - Trivium Academy 9:19 Jul 25
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- Praying for you, Michele. nt - Katia 9:16 Jul 25
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- I will remember to pray! nt - Holly in FL 8:51 Jul 25
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- I had a biopsy done last week.. - Paula S. 8:37 Jul 25
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- Prayers for Paula, too. nt - Cindy in NH 15:24 Jul 25
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- Prayers for Paula, too. nt - Cindy in NH 15:24 Jul 25
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- (((Michele))) -- I'll be thinking of you. nt - Doran 8:17 Jul 25
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- I'm praying for you, Michelle. nt - Denise in IN 8:04 Jul 25
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- I'll be praying! nt - Elm in NJ 7:49 Jul 25
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- Praying here too, Michele. Let us know how it goes. nt - Rocking Horse 7:14 Jul 25
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- Praying, Michele. (nt) - threelops 7:10 Jul 25
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- Praying here as well. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 7:05 Jul 25
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- Will be praying. nt - LMA 6:58 Jul 25
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- I'll be praying! nm - LNC 6:54 Jul 25
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- Yes, I will pray. nt - 5knights3maidens 6:47 Jul 25
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- (((Michele))) Prayers for you here. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 6:39 Jul 25
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- Peace and trust. Prayers here. nt - Jean in Wisc 6:33 Jul 25
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- I will say a prayer for you. I am sure its hard. Nt - Johanna 6:31 Jul 25
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- Thank you! - srjbdl 7:59 Jul 25
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- I was also thinking of you. Absolutely no advice, just prayers and well wishes. nt - Michelle T 10:20 Jul 25
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- I was thinking of you today also... - Quiver0f10 8:08 Jul 25
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- We've been trying. - srjbdl 8:17 Jul 25
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- Can accounting be done from home? (m) - Sherrill in WA 12:10 Jul 25
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- If I may.. - Doran 12:45 Jul 25
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- Oh, sorry. I missed that. nt - Sherrill in WA 13:42 Jul 25
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- Oh, sorry. I missed that. nt - Sherrill in WA 13:42 Jul 25
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- If I may.. - Doran 12:45 Jul 25
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- One step at a time, right? Good for you. ((()))) nt - Doran 8:21 Jul 25
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- I don't think you blowing off our ideas.... - Quiver0f10 8:21 Jul 25
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- Can accounting be done from home? (m) - Sherrill in WA 12:10 Jul 25
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- We've been trying. - srjbdl 8:17 Jul 25
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- I was also thinking of you. Absolutely no advice, just prayers and well wishes. nt - Michelle T 10:20 Jul 25
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- How tough! She will be fine. nt - Christina in OR 9:25 Jul 25
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- (((Mom))) Hang in there. (nt) - Andie 7:10 Jul 25
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- I'll check out both of these. Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 11:07 Jul 25
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- Blogger is very simple and free. nt - Laura in CT 8:05 Jul 25
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- Xanga. If I can do it anyone can. nm - Remudamom 6:42 Jul 25
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- Thank you! That is what I will do. nt - LN 6:40 Jul 25
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- doesn't seem harsh at all to me; that's what I'd do /nft - katilac 6:21 Jul 25
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- Teaching, "Yes, mommy," is not always easy. - Jean in Wisc 6:20 Jul 25
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- We do this here........ - happymainemom 6:30 Jul 25
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- We do that too. Only my son is more prone to saying. - Lh 7:23 Jul 25
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- LOL! I can imagine the cashier's response when the little tike says, "Mommy, may I appeal?" nt - Jean in Wisc 6:39 Jul 25
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- We do that too. Only my son is more prone to saying. - Lh 7:23 Jul 25
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- We do this here........ - happymainemom 6:30 Jul 25
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- Not playing with the neighbors doesn't seem harsh to me. She'd still have all the fun available at your own home. nt - strider 6:18 Jul 25
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- No . . . - Julie in Austin 7:20 Jul 25
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- Usually when you are granted options (m) - Scarlett 7:22 Jul 25
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- Stock options don't always have an expiration date . . . dh's didn't. (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:28 Jul 25
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- You know what? . . . - Jackie in AR 7:33 Jul 25
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- And his employer didn't mind that he sold them? (nt) - Scarlett 7:36 Jul 25
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- Does your DH work for a large corporation? - Night Elf 7:46 Jul 25
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- No where near as large as HP. (m) - Scarlett 8:06 Jul 25 (2)
- Well, it was really none of his employer's business. ;-) KWIM? (m) - Jackie in AR 7:43 Jul 25
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- Does your DH work for a large corporation? - Night Elf 7:46 Jul 25
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- And his employer didn't mind that he sold them? (nt) - Scarlett 7:36 Jul 25
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- You know what? . . . - Jackie in AR 7:33 Jul 25
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- Re: Usually when you are granted options (m) - Julie in Austin 7:27 Jul 25
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- That is what I thought you were saying . So he hasn't yet (m) - Scarlett 7:35 Jul 25
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- I have never heard that either. My dh has worked for a lot of companies and . . . - KidsHappen 8:51 Jul 25
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- It does have to go through the company to sell, (m) - Scarlett 9:09 Jul 25
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- It does have to go through the company to sell, (m) - Scarlett 9:09 Jul 25
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- I have never heard that either. My dh has worked for a lot of companies and . . . - KidsHappen 8:51 Jul 25
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- That is what I thought you were saying . So he hasn't yet (m) - Scarlett 7:35 Jul 25
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- Stock options don't always have an expiration date . . . dh's didn't. (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:28 Jul 25
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- Usually when you are granted options (m) - Scarlett 7:22 Jul 25
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- I tried to find a link that explained an empoyee stock option plan. - LMA 6:55 Jul 25
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- Thanks, but no...*g* that info didn't help me with my question. (m) - Scarlett 7:11 Jul 25
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- Thanks, but no...*g* that info didn't help me with my question. (m) - Scarlett 7:11 Jul 25
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- I had dd pierced at a piercing studio and they said no baths or pools for 12 weeks....m - Tap, tap, tap 8:41 Jul 25
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- My 10yo dd got her ears pierced in May while we were visiting the grandparents who have a pool (m) - katalaska 8:29 Jul 25
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- The chlorine may be an irritant or may cause dryness. Can she swim and just not go under water for today? nt - Classical Michele 6:25 Jul 25
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- Update #2 - Staci in FL 7:48 Jul 25
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- Wow!! Great news, Staci! (m) - Ria 8:50 Jul 25
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- Wow!! Great news, Staci! (m) - Ria 8:50 Jul 25
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- Update... - Staci in FL 6:29 Jul 25
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- Good luck! I've been cracking down here too, although we haven't started school. We needed practice, LOL! Stay strong. :) n - KIN 7:40 Jul 25
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- If you do it now, it won't be so bad later on. nt - Christina in OR 7:19 Jul 25
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- I'm going to be in your shoes once our new school year starts. - MeganP 6:50 Jul 25
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- Good luck! I've been cracking down here too, although we haven't started school. We needed practice, LOL! Stay strong. :) n - KIN 7:40 Jul 25
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- Oops! This was supposed to go under Trivium Academy's question. nt - lovemykids 5:59 Jul 25
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- Thanks for asking.... - Lady Katherine 6:48 Jul 25
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- Oops, I also meant to post about meds.... - momof7 5:47 Jul 25
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- Thank you -- that is a good idea, and I hadn't thought of it! nt - Lady Katherine 6:46 Jul 25
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- Thank you -- that is a good idea, and I hadn't thought of it! nt - Lady Katherine 6:46 Jul 25
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- Thanks for all the tips ladies! :) - OhElizabeth 20:07 Jul 25
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- I loved it. I got great results - lost 12" in a few months, I just ended up needing a place with childcare. nt - Christine in Round Rock 10:39 Jul 25
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- Although I abhor the music and the "plasticness" - nrg 9:32 Jul 25
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- It is totally wrong for me (m) - Jean in Newcastle 7:45 Jul 25
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- I joined for a year last year. I was committed but hated it... - LNC 7:09 Jul 25
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- my mom loves it - tess in the 'burbs 6:41 Jul 25
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- I joined last month... - LoriM 6:33 Jul 25
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- I went for 1 yr & enjoyed it. It does take about 30 mins & will work you out as much as you push yourself. - K-FL 6:32 Jul 25
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- I knoew several women who love Curves and go regularly...not my cup of tea. nt - Peela 5:53 Jul 25
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- I went to a similar program years ago and my mom loves them... - Pamela 5:40 Jul 25
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- BTDT; called Geek Squad to repair! (nt) - LuvBritLit 9:52 Jul 25
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- Not a Dell, but I had a crash 2 years ago and it was a week doing it alone with phone support. I'd spend the money and call an expert out to your house. m - Robin 7:57 Jul 25
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- OH! I know the answer to this one... - Call Me Cordelia 6:45 Jul 25
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- Sorry not to be able to help more, but I had the same thing happen and.....(m) - Regena in KY 5:17 Jul 25
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- We have them in playroom and living room, and with doors (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 19:22 Jul 25
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- I put Billy units in two corners of my schoolroom. (m) - Sue in WA 14:54 Jul 25
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- We have Billys in our school room with the corner unit. We really like them. They are sturdy and pretty good quality. Not like the things you get at Staples. We also have an Expedit and like it as well. hth (nt) - KerriF 7:34 Jul 25
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- We have ours loaded down too - Sebastian (a lady) 10:27 Jul 25
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- We have ours loaded down too - Sebastian (a lady) 10:27 Jul 25
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- For Billy, they recommend the heavy textbooks/encyclopedias sit on the bottom shelves only. nt - Valerie in IL 7:11 Jul 25
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- Above message has a bit more inside. nt - Valerie in IL 7:12 Jul 25
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- Above message has a bit more inside. nt - Valerie in IL 7:12 Jul 25
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- I'm pretty sure Billy has a corner unit. Billy has optional doors that you can purchase.... - karenciavo 5:03 Jul 25
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- Have you looked at IKEA's Expedit? Link inside - Trivium Academy 4:59 Jul 25
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- We have one that we love. - Teri in VA 8:38 Jul 25
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- I have two of these (more) . . . - Julie in Austin 7:25 Jul 25
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- Wow. Those look great! nt - earlybird mom 9:39 Jul 25
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- Wow, those DO look great! I may get that too! nt - Solamichella 8:59 Jul 25
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- Yes, WOW! I love the look! I'm going to consider these too! nt - profmom 8:24 Jul 25
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- Wow, I thought those were built-ins! They look great Julie! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 8:10 Jul 25
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- Wow. Those look great! nt - earlybird mom 9:39 Jul 25
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- We have one that we love. - Teri in VA 8:38 Jul 25
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- Kid K'nex, duplo, and playmobil. nt. - Brenda in FL 12:26 Jul 25
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- My 3 boybarians like lincoln logs and unfortunately, my vacuum cleaner parts. Ah well. :) nt - earlybird mom 9:18 Jul 25
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- He, he, yes that has already happened here. : ) tn - Trivium Academy 10:24 Jul 25
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- He, he, yes that has already happened here. : ) tn - Trivium Academy 10:24 Jul 25
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- Today it was the little colored circle stickers used for moving... - battlemaiden 7:49 Jul 25
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- We have about 30 Ziploc bag activities that we got through a swap here (m) - Laurie in VA 6:49 Jul 25
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- Dolly's Preschool Activities - Sebastian (a lady) 10:30 Jul 25
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- Dolly's Preschool Activities - Sebastian (a lady) 10:30 Jul 25
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- We have a latch board and I wish we didn't...m - Melissa in FL 5:47 Jul 25
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- Yes, Letter Factory (m) - threelops 5:20 Jul 25
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- Legos, Brio Trains, Hot Wheels, Counting Dinosaurs and Bears, PBSKids.com. nt - Arch At Home 5:20 Jul 25
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- agree- anything over 7 is absolutely diabetic (more) - HollyDay 6:04 Jul 25 (1)
- Sorry, no reason for more bloodwork... - SusanJ 5:38 Jul 25
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- OK - ty so much! Everything I have read online says that he should have fasted, but I did read (m) - Laurie in VA 6:03 Jul 25
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- OK - ty so much! Everything I have read online says that he should have fasted, but I did read (m) - Laurie in VA 6:03 Jul 25
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- "Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature" by Linda Lear. : ) (nt) - Colleen 9:43 Jul 25
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- Thanks! I'm always looking for good biographies. nt - samba 12:39 Jul 25
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- Thanks! I'm always looking for good biographies. nt - samba 12:39 Jul 25
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- not to hijack. . . really. . .but, i have an aunt who says cremation is not biblical. . .can anyone support this?...nt - shell in SC 13:14 Jul 25
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- I can't support it, but maybe I can explain a little (m) - Sharon H. in IL 14:31 Jul 25
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- Definitely not unique to Christians, Judaism has always required burial. nt - Michelle T 19:16 Jul 25
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- Definitely not unique to Christians, Judaism has always required burial. nt - Michelle T 19:16 Jul 25
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- I can't support it, but maybe I can explain a little (m) - Sharon H. in IL 14:31 Jul 25
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- I love what my MIL did for her mom - Sebastian (a lady) 10:49 Jul 25
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- As much as we didn't want to, we did make those decisions, even now (m) - Dy 8:28 Jul 25
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- And a question Dy (m) - Dana in NC 10:12 Jul 25
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- You don't need a wife or virgin for a viking funeral (m) - Dana in NC 10:10 Jul 25
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- You'll want to check ahead to find out if your dh's wishes will be allowed at the cemetery - lovemykids 9:04 Jul 25
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- And a question Dy (m) - Dana in NC 10:12 Jul 25
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- I'm finding this discussion very interesting. (m) - Jenni in KS 7:35 Jul 25
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- Answer about coffin, cremation, etc. (don't read if you don't want details) - Karen in StL 7:12 Jul 25
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- About cremation - lovemykids 6:15 Jul 25
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- I didn't mean to insult those who see it differently (m) - Dana in NC 10:02 Jul 25
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- I didn't mean to insult those who see it differently (m) - Dana in NC 10:02 Jul 25
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- My dad requested a card board box. That was hard for me. It was the first time I was in charge of handling someone's death wishes. I bought the best cardboard box the had. nt - Belinda 7:31 Jul 25
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- My dad and dh both work in the box industry, I can see liking a box myself. nt - kcp 7:21 Jul 25
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- We cremated my father-in-law in a cardboard box. MUCH cheaper. (BUt still ridiculous, as I recall!) nt - cin 6:45 Jul 25
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- I didn't mean to insult those who see it differently (m) - Dana in NC 10:02 Jul 25
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- I read this in an article recently, link to "green" funeral information. - Trivium Academy 4:55 Jul 25
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- I was just about to post this. They have one close to us in SC, Dana. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 8:08 Jul 25
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- I was just about to post this. They have one close to us in SC, Dana. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 8:08 Jul 25
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- It's been my understanding (m) - Staci in MO 4:38 Jul 25
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- ick. I suppose it shouldn't really matter to me how I'm disposed of but... - battlemaiden 4:33 Jul 25
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- And now Dana... - battlemaiden 4:36 Jul 25
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- And now Dana... - battlemaiden 4:36 Jul 25
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- butting in - Sebastian (a lady) 10:54 Jul 25
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- It's about 2 hours from us, too! nt - Ria 8:52 Jul 25
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- Take time each day to teach main idea and supporting details... - nrg 9:38 Jul 25
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- Ha! I just blogged about narration yesterday. I posted out narration journey (still early), and my boys narrations. - earlybird mom 9:26 Jul 25
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- "Our" eek! not "out". Oops. :) nt - earlybird mom 9:27 Jul 25
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- "Our" eek! not "out". Oops. :) nt - earlybird mom 9:27 Jul 25
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- We are at this stage right now. - Susie in CA 7:49 Jul 25
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- LOL.....ah, but to an 8 yr old, I bet the puppy was the most important thing that happened! :) - momof7 5:55 Jul 25
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- We struggle with narration (m) - Dana in NC 5:05 Jul 25
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- Battlemaiden... - Valerie(TX) 4:46 Jul 25
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- Lol. As a matter of fact.... - battlemaiden 4:58 Jul 25
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- Ha!!! (secret wish inside) - Valerie(TX) 5:41 Jul 25
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- Ha!!! (secret wish inside) - Valerie(TX) 5:41 Jul 25
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- Lol. As a matter of fact.... - battlemaiden 4:58 Jul 25
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- by *NOT fully explaining* my son's capabilities. And I've already had two cups of coffee :-/ . nt - battlemaiden 4:18 Jul 25
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- Factually speaking, your MD is correct. (m) - Sharon in SC 4:15 Jul 25
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- Hee, hee. For clarification, I probably should make note of the fact that (m) - Sharon in SC 4:19 Jul 25
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- Hee, hee. For clarification, I probably should make note of the fact that (m) - Sharon in SC 4:19 Jul 25
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- Re: It's 3:40 a.m. and a pressing question has occurred to me: is there any way to prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids during childbirth?... - MeganP 3:24 Jul 25
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- this is what happened to me.. - sherylinarctic 2:04 Jul 25
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- Breakfast and lunch (a grain, a fruit or vege and a protein) have been up to the kids since they were in preschool. nt - Laurie4b 12:51 Jul 25
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- when ds turned 10, i got out of the breakfast and lunch biz.nt - Deidre in GA 11:34 Jul 25
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- My kids have been getting their own cereal and milk (or toast) since they were 5. there were a few spills, but they learned not only to clean it up but to pour with more skill. nt - dirty ethel rackham 11:07 Jul 25
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- My 11 yo DS gets his own cereal. He likes eating it dry, he drinks his milk separately. nt - Michelle T 10:28 Jul 25
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- Our sons started making their own breakfasts when they could see over the kitchen counter. nm - Janet in WA 9:31 Jul 25
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- Mine fixes his own scrambled eggs and toast, as does his 9yo brother.nt - farmnwife 7:36 Jul 25
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- ya, since he was about 5 and was no longer an only child - who has time to pour cereal? nt - Christina in OR 7:26 Jul 25
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- Is he incapable or does not he want to...those are two different questions! (m) - Karen in StL 7:19 Jul 25
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- He's capable, but lazy - MeganP 10:48 Jul 25
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- You know, I know very little about this... - Karen in StL 15:31 Jul 25 (1)
- Well you know, it won't hurt him to skip breakfast if he doesn't feel like preparing it. nm - Janet in WA 12:34 Jul 25
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- He's capable, but lazy - MeganP 10:48 Jul 25
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- my just turned 6 yr has been doing his own breakfast for a while (if he is the 1st up and hungry -- he handles it!) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 6:52 Jul 25
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- My 15, 12, 12, 9 and 7 all get breakfast for themselves... - Call Me Cordelia 6:46 Jul 25
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- 10yo dd AND 6yo ds get their own breakfasts. Dd can also scramble eggs, make oatmeal, or whip up pancakes if she chooses. nt - strider 6:25 Jul 25
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- Thank you, ladies. I'm calling ds in here now to prove that I'm not an unreasonable mom by expecting this of him. nt - MeganP 5:20 Jul 25
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- 10yods cooks non-cearal breakfast twice a week for the whole family. nm - Carmen & Co. 4:45 Jul 25
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- I can spell cereal, but obviously cannot type cereal. nm - Carmen & Co. 4:47 Jul 25
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- Well, 2 out of 3 tries ain't bad. :-) nt - FlockOfSillies 8:38 Jul 25
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- Well, 2 out of 3 tries ain't bad. :-) nt - FlockOfSillies 8:38 Jul 25
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- I can spell cereal, but obviously cannot type cereal. nm - Carmen & Co. 4:47 Jul 25
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- My 9 yo is in the kitchen right now making eggs and toast lol nt - Quiver0f10 4:42 Jul 25
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- ROFL. Ummm, kids over 6 make their own breakfast 95% of the time regardless of whether it's eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, cereal, smoothies, etc...in fact, they usually serve ME!!! <nt> - Pamela 4:25 Jul 25
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- Same thing here - they make breakfast for everyone! nt - Sarah CB 6:56 Jul 25
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- Same thing here - they make breakfast for everyone! nt - Sarah CB 6:56 Jul 25
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- My 11-yr old started cooking omlettes by himself at age 6. Pouring cereal...I think he did that at 3, lol. nt - Ria 3:58 Jul 25
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- My 9yo can make muffins, oatmeal, grits, and waffles. Cereal is a no-brainer. nt - srjbdl 3:51 Jul 25
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- ds11 has got his own cereal for years. Both kids would starve if they waited for me topour their cereal. I dont DO cereal . :) nt - Peela 3:49 Jul 25
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- Both my 7 and 10 year olds pour their own cereal and milk - Laura in China 1:44 Jul 25
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- Gave Calvin his copy last night 9pm; he finished this morning at around 4am (nt) - Laura in China 23:48 Jul 24
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- Re: Notice: Life can now resume. HP7 has been read in record time... - Me, too! Bought it at 10 am, finished at 2 am this morning, with a family BBQ and errands in between (nt) 15:10 Jul 25
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- Ok, TECHNICALLY, dh says above is a spoiler, but (spoiler?) - aubrey 23:19 Jul 24
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- LOL! Now I don't have to read the book - glad you are taking some time to relax (nt) - Liz CA 23:37 Jul 24
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- LOL! Now I don't have to read the book - glad you are taking some time to relax (nt) - Liz CA 23:37 Jul 24
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- Here's an Amazon listing that mentions at least the bell story. - OhM 12:11 Jul 25
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- This sounds like a book I've been looking for since childhood! - Michelle T 10:31 Jul 25
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- Sorry, can't find anything. Any more details you can remember? nt - KarenNC 13:32 Jul 25
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- Sorry, can't find anything. Any more details you can remember? nt - KarenNC 13:32 Jul 25
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- I think the stamp one may be "Postpaid to Paradise" by Robert Arthur - KarenNC 7:54 Jul 25
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- I think that, "The Rose Crystal Bell" by the same author is one of the other stories but I can't find a collection that has both these stories in it. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:46 Jul 25
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- Yes! This was republished as, "The Wonderful Stamps of El Dorado". Now if I can just find the collection that I had. Thanks so much! (nt) - KidsHappen 9:29 Jul 25
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- I think that, "The Rose Crystal Bell" by the same author is one of the other stories but I can't find a collection that has both these stories in it. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:46 Jul 25
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- I don't know about the series, but I live 30 minutes from El Dorado. - Jenni in KS 6:29 Jul 25
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- This just sounds so much like OCD to me. Have you had her tested? - Katia 9:46 Jul 25
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- A big reason I doubt this... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:56 Jul 25
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- Ok, here is what we found... - Katia 10:43 Jul 25
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- Ok, here is what we found... - Katia 10:43 Jul 25
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- A big reason I doubt this... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:56 Jul 25
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- I have similar (though not the same) issues w/ my DC...m... - stacey in MA 6:36 Jul 25
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- Well, if you are sure this isn't a OCD thing - mooooom 4:57 Jul 25
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- A few ideas here - bethinny 4:42 Jul 25
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- Yep... good advice! (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:31 Jul 25
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- ugh.... terrible grammar.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:44 Jul 25
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- ugh.... terrible grammar.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:44 Jul 25
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- Yep... good advice! (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:31 Jul 25
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- so she is using this to rebel, or is she just genuinely not willing to be hurried?... - Peela 23:54 Jul 24
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- This seems familiar, oh yeah. - kalanamak 21:44 Jul 24
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- Ha! Dessert. Like she would ever dawdle so much she'd miss dessert! LOL! (m) - Melissa in NJ 21:55 Jul 24
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- I tie good behavior to dessert...even hours later. Works well, worked on me when I was a kid nt - kalanamak 16:17 Jul 25
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- I tie good behavior to dessert...even hours later. Works well, worked on me when I was a kid nt - kalanamak 16:17 Jul 25
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- Ha! Dessert. Like she would ever dawdle so much she'd miss dessert! LOL! (m) - Melissa in NJ 21:55 Jul 24
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- Oh, and this relates to HSing in two ways (m) - Melissa in NJ 21:31 Jul 24
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- The timer worked wonders for us. - KPM 21:42 Jul 24
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- Interesting, I like it! But what are the consequences if she's not done by the time the timer goes off? (nt) - Melissa in NJ 21:51 Jul 24
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- That's up to you. (m) - FlockOfSillies 9:12 Jul 25
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- Well, - KPM 22:02 Jul 24
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- It works here, too, but it causes unbelieveable stress in my dc if I'm not careful - lovemykids 9:12 Jul 25
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- I can see how that would be a problem. - KPM 9:24 Jul 25
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- I can see how that would be a problem. - KPM 9:24 Jul 25
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- It works here, too, but it causes unbelieveable stress in my dc if I'm not careful - lovemykids 9:12 Jul 25
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- That's up to you. (m) - FlockOfSillies 9:12 Jul 25
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- Interesting, I like it! But what are the consequences if she's not done by the time the timer goes off? (nt) - Melissa in NJ 21:51 Jul 24
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- The timer worked wonders for us. - KPM 21:42 Jul 24
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- Can't wait to try the Tiramisu, I've been waiting for that one....nt - Julieofsardis 21:56 Jul 24
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- We freecycled 100 gallons of used paint thinner, out of date food pantry, and a shed full of stuff.. - Sunny 7:31 Jul 25
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- I would use it more often if I had larger items to give and didn't live so far out. nt - Jenni in KS 6:30 Jul 25
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- I just freecycled an ancient Mac computer. I've also recieved an excercise bike and a telephone. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:58 Jul 25
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- Yep. - Night Elf 4:35 Jul 25
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- Yup, last year I even got rid of some extra flowers that I didn't have room to plant - and some dirt as well! She was just thrilled! (nt) - Rebecca S 2:58 Jul 25
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- Thank you all! I've made my first posts to our local group. nt - Crissy 22:15 Jul 24
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- Yes, it has been a wonderful way to get rid of all sorts of things. :+) nt - Kate CA 21:45 Jul 24
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- LOVELOVELOVE it!!! (m) - *anj* 21:39 Jul 24
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- I *heart* freecycle. it saved my sanity when we moved. Love it. It's a brilliant idea. nt - earlybird mom 21:24 Jul 24
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- I've freecycled lots of stuff. One guy came out here for a batch dinner plate sized of dry wall scraps and acted like he'd struck gold, lol. I love freecycle. I got my kids a set of radio theater mysteries (on tape) and they *love* them! lol - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:19 Jul 24
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- Just this week alone I've rid my basement of 12 concrete blocks and a trundle bed using Freecycle. The woman who took the trundle bed gave me $20 to take my kids for ice cream! - Valerie in IL 20:39 Jul 24
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- I honestly don't suffer from a failure to discard, though I happened to marry a man who does. LOL! nt - Crissy in WA 20:47 Jul 24
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- I honestly don't suffer from a failure to discard, though I happened to marry a man who does. LOL! nt - Crissy in WA 20:47 Jul 24
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- Any stories? Well, . . . . - LH 20:31 Jul 24
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- Good enough for me! Thanks, LH. nt - Crissy 20:33 Jul 24 (1)
- Yes, yes, yes - Kiva 20:29 Jul 24
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- Great news! Tell me, should I take photos of the pieces, or just briefly describe them? nt - Crissy 20:34 Jul 24
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- Photos aren't really necessary but if you want to feel free. Most folks know what they are looking for. nt. - Kiva in MD 8:41 Jul 25
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- I don't bother with photos but do it if it's easy for you. The stuff goes even w/o photos. nt - Valerie in IL 20:41 Jul 24
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- Photos aren't really necessary but if you want to feel free. Most folks know what they are looking for. nt. - Kiva in MD 8:41 Jul 25
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- Great news! Tell me, should I take photos of the pieces, or just briefly describe them? nt - Crissy 20:34 Jul 24
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- DD Hermione, DS 1, Cedric Diggory, DS 2 Neville, DS 3 Harry, Nephew is Fred & George in one body, 6 yr Niece is Mogonagle (nt) - ChurchPat of the Manor 19:59 Jul 25
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- Dd#1--Luna, Dd#2--Ginny, Ds--Neville/Ron. nt - PattyNJ 15:36 Jul 25
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- My ds5 is definately a Weasley twins/Hermione combo. Thier behavior, her smarts. Lucky me! nt - Kay in Cal 10:42 Jul 25
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- Dd#1=Luna / Dd#2=Hermione / Ds=Dumbledore nt - Katia 9:40 Jul 25
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- The girls and I are mix between Hermione and Hagrid because of all of our exotic pets. My youngest fanciest herself Neville because she has a large cane toad she named Trevor. nt - Laura R (FL) 5:44 Jul 25
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- We've done a HP personality test ages ago, dh-Ron, dd-Tonks, ds and I-McGonnagall, ds-Neville, ds-Harry. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:52 Jul 25
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- Link? nt - strider 6:26 Jul 25
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- Link? nt - strider 6:26 Jul 25
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- I dunno. My oldest slips into his hall-monitor mode and I refer to him as PERCY then, lol. He gets the message and backs off ;-) - Peek a Boo 21:55 Jul 24
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- oh- and i vascillate between a fun Weasley Twin and Mad Eye Moody [a la Book 4] :-P nt - Peek a Boo 21:58 Jul 24
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- oh- and i vascillate between a fun Weasley Twin and Mad Eye Moody [a la Book 4] :-P nt - Peek a Boo 21:58 Jul 24
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- I've got a Hermione, a Harry, and TWO Weasley Twins (one girl, one boy). nt. - Whisperlily 21:52 Jul 24
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- After thinking about this, I've decided that our family is very much like the Weasleys! - Whisperlily 21:59 Jul 24
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- After thinking about this, I've decided that our family is very much like the Weasleys! - Whisperlily 21:59 Jul 24
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- LOL - I have a Neville, a Hermione, and a Fred and the youngest, I'm undecided, he's a toss up between Hermione and George. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:43 Jul 24
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- I'm definitely a Hermione........oldest son is a Cedric........youngest son is a Ron..........daughter is Hermoine.......nt - Rachel 21:41 Jul 24
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- I've got a Cedric, a Hermione, a Luna and BOTH the Weasley twins. nm - Remudamom 21:24 Jul 24
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- I have a Ron, a Hermione and a Chatterbox, lol - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:20 Jul 24
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- ds is most definitely a Weasley twin...sigh...nt - Deidre in GA 21:12 Jul 24
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- DD-Hermione, Nephew-Weasley Twins! nt - Karen 21:02 Jul 24
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- I'm not sure about my own dc, but dh told me last week I was Hermoine-like (giving expert advice on everything don'tcha know) ;-). m - Jami in TX 20:50 Jul 24 (1)
- DD is Luna/Hermione (common?), ds is definately the twins, others are too young to tell. nt - Lee in CA 20:50 Jul 24
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- Dd=Hermione ; Ds=Harry. nt - strider 20:49 Jul 24
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- ditto. nt - Peela 20:51 Jul 24
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- actually, my kids think I am Hermione. nt - Peela 3:47 Jul 25
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- actually, my kids think I am Hermione. nt - Peela 3:47 Jul 25
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- ditto. nt - Peela 20:51 Jul 24
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- Storm(dd) is totally a Luna/Hermione. Blaze(10yods), is a Neville or a Ron--but I'm still getting to know him. Taz is a cross between George/Fred & Harry or is that Fred/George & Harry. nm - Carmen & Co. 20:42 Jul 24
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- What? No link? ....hmm..I'm guessing this is HP stuff - Lh 20:32 Jul 24
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- Oldest: Harry, Middle: Hermoine, Youngest: Ginny (nt) - Staci in MO 20:27 Jul 24
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- I have a sex-change Hermione (Calvin disagrees) and .... well I'm not sure about Hobbes - Calvin thinks he's perhaps a sex-change Ginny? (nt) - Laura in China 20:21 Jul 24
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- I think my oldest is a Ron, but she's really not thick-headed, just not willing to work all that hard. My youngest though is a Hermione - loves learning about everything! Woo hoo! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:15 Jul 24
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- A Ginny. a Luna/Hermione blend, ...niether of my boys fit a character, though. I am Mrs. Weasley :-) nt - JFS in IL 20:10 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I think my ds is a cross between Luna and Hermione. ;o) Not quite sure about my dd yet. nt - abbeyej 20:16 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I think my ds is a cross between Luna and Hermione. ;o) Not quite sure about my dd yet. nt - abbeyej 20:16 Jul 24
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- Could be heat-induced urticaria.... - Denise in VA 16:52 Jul 25
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- This has happend to me since childhood and the allergist said I'm basically "allergic to hot water" (yeah, i know). It doesn't bother me when I'm taking zyrtec for seasonal stuff. nt - Karen J/NH 6:49 Jul 25
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- Somebody told me (m) - Liz CA 23:10 Jul 24
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- Yeah, from what I can see on various medical webites, it's probably a reaction to stuff that's in the water. nm - Janet in WA 9:37 Jul 25
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- Yeah, from what I can see on various medical webites, it's probably a reaction to stuff that's in the water. nm - Janet in WA 9:37 Jul 25
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- Don't know, but my daughter complains bitterly about this. She hates bathing because of this. So she only bathes once per week at most. nt - Valerie in IL 20:44 Jul 24
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- Could be aquagenic pruritus.. - KPM 20:33 Jul 24
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- Okay, *now* I've heard everything. nm - Janet in WA 21:38 Jul 24
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- Okay, *now* I've heard everything. nm - Janet in WA 21:38 Jul 24
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- I'd like to know, too. - kimminy 20:19 Jul 24
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- I was reminded of this during the "bizarre foods" discussion a board or two back... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 1:35 Jul 25
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- I made the ole Peanut Butter & Bacon sandwiches this week w/crispy bacon on hearty country white bread toasted....yumm! LOL nt. - gail 21:22 Jul 24
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- This is the way my family eats them too. nt - LN 6:08 Jul 25
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- Wow, I thought that dh was the only person in the world who ate pb and bacon sandwiches! Is it really a common thing that I just never knew about?nt - gandpsmommy 3:25 Jul 25
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- Hey, if they were good enough for Elvis......LOL. nt - Christina in GA 5:07 Jul 25
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- There is a restaurant down the street that actually sells these. LOL. nt - Melissa in NC 6:39 Jul 25
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- There is a restaurant down the street that actually sells these. LOL. nt - Melissa in NC 6:39 Jul 25
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- Hey, if they were good enough for Elvis......LOL. nt - Christina in GA 5:07 Jul 25
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- This is the way my family eats them too. nt - LN 6:08 Jul 25
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- I really like PB, but . . . ummm, are you sure about this? nt - Sherrill in WA 20:30 Jul 24
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- *grin* That's what I said... actually, it was more like "yuck, no way" - Kris in WA 21:10 Jul 24
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- *grin* That's what I said... actually, it was more like "yuck, no way" - Kris in WA 21:10 Jul 24
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- Re: Tell me about the Robinson curriculum. - Karen in Mo 19:55 Jul 24
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- Hey, that's right, I'll try to call tomorrow.....sm - Remudamom 21:27 Jul 24
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- Re: Hey, that's right, I'll try to call tomorrow.....sm - Karen in MO 7:07 Jul 25
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- Re: Hey, that's right, I'll try to call tomorrow.....sm - Karen in MO 7:07 Jul 25
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- Hey, that's right, I'll try to call tomorrow.....sm - Remudamom 21:27 Jul 24
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- Well, it's been a while... - Liz CA 19:17 Jul 24
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- Well.... - Cindy in NH 15:40 Jul 25
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- Thank you, everyone. I'm taking all info along when I meet with my doc. (nt) - Plaid Dad 15:14 Jul 25
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- Just saw my psychiatrist yesterday, he recommends: - Kay in Cal 10:43 Jul 25
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- Google "Orthomolecular" depression remedies (m) - Lisa in Jax 6:38 Jul 25
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- I did this recently (m) - RIa 4:03 Jul 25
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- my experience - tess in the 'burbs 19:47 Jul 24
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- I'll add Omega-3 EFA's to the list. Pharmaceutical grade is best (Nordic Naturals is one brand)... - CactusPair 19:59 Jul 24
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- I'll add Omega-3 EFA's to the list. Pharmaceutical grade is best (Nordic Naturals is one brand)... - CactusPair 19:59 Jul 24
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- BTDT. No matter what your Dr. says, Do it GRADUALLY. <more. - cin 19:15 Jul 24
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- What worked for me will probably not work for you.... - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:24 Jul 24
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- oops- this was supposed to be for Plaid Dad. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:12 Jul 24
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- oops- this was supposed to be for Plaid Dad. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:12 Jul 24
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- What worked for me will probably not work for you.... - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:24 Jul 24
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- Hijacking - I do legal summaries for "Special Counsel" - only requirement was a BA/S. nt - Call Me Cordelia 6:51 Jul 25
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- May I ask how you got into this? I went to their site (m) - Melora in NC 7:30 Jul 25
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- May I ask how you got into this? I went to their site (m) - Melora in NC 7:30 Jul 25
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- My boss went through a school called Career Step.... - Lady Jenn 23:29 Jul 24
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- My mom is a medical transcriptionist - Sarah 19:39 Jul 24
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- anyone else familiar with medical transcriptionists, please feel free to chime in. (nt) - Margaret H 18:49 Jul 24
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- I have no information on the application process, Nicole, but I wish you great luck with this new adventure! nt - Crissy in WA 20:25 Jul 24
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- My dh put No and explained why.... - WTMindy 19:50 Jul 24
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- I'm glad to know it is probably common.... - Nicole M 20:10 Jul 24
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- I'm glad to know it is probably common.... - Nicole M 20:10 Jul 24
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- I've always been frank and open with my employers. - Trivium Academy 18:41 Jul 24
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- but then I would acting on the assumption that I really believe someone else will hire me, lol! - Nicole M 18:47 Jul 24
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- Show your confidence to the employer you're leaving (so they will hire you back if need be) and tell - Trivium Academy 18:59 Jul 24
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- good grief, woman, is there nothing you can't do? You could be a career counselor! - Nicole M 19:03 Jul 24
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- Leaving it alone at this time. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:41 Jul 24
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- Leaving it alone at this time. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:41 Jul 24
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- good grief, woman, is there nothing you can't do? You could be a career counselor! - Nicole M 19:03 Jul 24
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- Show your confidence to the employer you're leaving (so they will hire you back if need be) and tell - Trivium Academy 18:59 Jul 24
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- but then I would acting on the assumption that I really believe someone else will hire me, lol! - Nicole M 18:47 Jul 24
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- In your situation, I'd tell them they couldn't contact my employer, but I'd try to have a co-worker I trust listed as a reference that they could call nt - Melinda in VT 18:35 Jul 24
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- This is what I would do as well. I disagree with Jessica's advice on this one. nt - strider 19:48 Jul 24
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- well.... - Nicole M 20:13 Jul 24
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- That's okay, it's just my experience : ) It isn't for everyone. nt - Trivium Academy 19:59 Jul 24
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- well.... - Nicole M 20:13 Jul 24
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- good, thanks! that was what I was thinking. nt - Nicole M 18:36 Jul 24
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- This is what I would do as well. I disagree with Jessica's advice on this one. nt - strider 19:48 Jul 24
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- *Exercise* never makes me feel that way; fencing does, dancing does, but not "exercise." nt - Ellie 23:58 Jul 24
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- Yeah, me too. My walking still leaves me tired, not energized. It's very disappointing! nt - Michelle T 21:26 Jul 24
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- How long have you been at it? nt - profmom 8:25 Jul 25
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- Couple months now. Still tired and sore after every session, 5-6 times per week. nt - Michelle T 10:33 Jul 25
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- Are you - Karin 14:06 Jul 25
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- Are you - Karin 14:06 Jul 25
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- Couple months now. Still tired and sore after every session, 5-6 times per week. nt - Michelle T 10:33 Jul 25
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- How long have you been at it? nt - profmom 8:25 Jul 25
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- Whenever I start some fitness regime - Karin 18:55 Jul 24
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- Ya know...most of the healthy things I do, don't seem to - Miz Booshay 18:32 Jul 24
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- LOL!! Me, too!! (m) - Doran 18:49 Jul 24
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- LOL!! Me, too!! (m) - Doran 18:49 Jul 24
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- I feel energised by exercise in the open air - Laura in China 18:19 Jul 24
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- yep, same here. Also Chi Kung for me. I love gentle exercise in nature. nt - Peela 3:52 Jul 25
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- Hmmm...treadmill here -- it's so *hot* outside! I'll think about it though! nt - profmom 18:27 Jul 24
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- well, then, perhaps you are not watching the right videos while you're treading! - Nicole M 18:50 Jul 24
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- Excellent point! I figured out years ago that I am energized by great music (m) - Doran 19:03 Jul 24
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- you did NOT do aerobics! No, way. That must have been a joke, right? - Nicole M 19:07 Jul 24
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- Clearly you weren't part of the thread the other day - Doran 19:13 Jul 24
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- I thought it was all in jest, and that it was funny precisely because.... - Nicole M 19:21 Jul 24
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- Sad but true. :-) - Doran 19:26 Jul 24
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- Sad but true. :-) - Doran 19:26 Jul 24
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- I thought it was all in jest, and that it was funny precisely because.... - Nicole M 19:21 Jul 24
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- Clearly you weren't part of the thread the other day - Doran 19:13 Jul 24
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- you did NOT do aerobics! No, way. That must have been a joke, right? - Nicole M 19:07 Jul 24
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- Excellent point! I figured out years ago that I am energized by great music (m) - Doran 19:03 Jul 24
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- well, then, perhaps you are not watching the right videos while you're treading! - Nicole M 18:50 Jul 24
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- yep, same here. Also Chi Kung for me. I love gentle exercise in nature. nt - Peela 3:52 Jul 25
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- It only works for me if I *like* the exercise I'm doing... Do you like what you're doing? nt - abbeyej 18:03 Jul 24
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- Well...I don't mind it. m - profmom 18:25 Jul 24
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- Well...I don't mind it. m - profmom 18:25 Jul 24
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- Wow! I had no idea! :) nt - Ria 4:03 Jul 25
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- Why are you homeschooling? - Christina in OR 9:47 Jul 25
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- Is part-time an option in your state? - Crissy in WA 20:45 Jul 24
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- I am going to think about all of your posts. Thanks for sharing. Please post any other opinions/ideas you may have. Thanks again. nt - lemonshine 20:28 Jul 24
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- We allowed our ds to go to ps one year because he wanted to(m)... - Pajama Mama 19:52 Jul 24
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- I have a dd9 who loves public school. - Night Elf 19:46 Jul 24
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- I have been thinking of sending my 11yo dd to PS... - kw 7:44 Jul 25
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- I have been thinking of sending my 11yo dd to PS... - kw 7:44 Jul 25
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- Well, We DID Send Our Oldest Ds - e. in nc 19:28 Jul 24
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- Do you honestly think she'd be excited about school once she realized that there is a lot of work involved, long hours, etc.? - lovemykids 19:18 Jul 24
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- Can you dual enroll in your state? - KPM 19:05 Jul 24
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- Not particularly - Karin 19:02 Jul 24
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- I have a 'grass is greener' child, but I made her wait before letting her go. She's 15, and I'm just now letting her ;d. nt - Veronica 18:37 Jul 24
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- I know how you feel. (m) - Vkay 18:17 Jul 24
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- No. (nt) - Colleen 17:42 Jul 24
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- This is a personal decision, of course....it works for some people, but it wouldn't be... - Pamela 17:23 Jul 24
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- This is what I have been doing, but - lemonshine 17:43 Jul 24
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- Do you want my honest opinion? (please do not open if you're not POSITIVE) <sm> - Pamela 18:26 Jul 24
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- Great Advice Pamela!! Would you please share with me (m) - Linda...inOwasso 20:18 Jul 24
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- I appreciate the post and would like to hear more about - lemonshine 20:26 Jul 24
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- A few ideas that may help :) <some CC> - Pamela 7:31 Jul 25
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- A few ideas that may help :) <some CC> - Pamela 7:31 Jul 25
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- I appreciate the post and would like to hear more about - lemonshine 20:26 Jul 24
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- Great Advice Pamela!! Would you please share with me (m) - Linda...inOwasso 20:18 Jul 24
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- Do you want my honest opinion? (please do not open if you're not POSITIVE) <sm> - Pamela 18:26 Jul 24
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- This is what I have been doing, but - lemonshine 17:43 Jul 24
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- You are the mom. Your dh is the dad. What do you think? She is only 9 - not old enough to make those kinds of choices. nt - Kate CA 17:19 Jul 24 (1)
- I don't require my student to have his "heart, energy and enthusiasm " for homeschooling. . .but maybe you do but I was just thinking . .. - Lh 17:18 Jul 24
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- Not sure how to answer - lemonshine 17:41 Jul 24
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- Are you sure this isn't just another facet of the mother/daughter relationship, and not really related to homeschooling? nt - cin 17:44 Jul 24
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- She is always asking to be with me more (m) - lemonshine 17:47 Jul 24
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- Gut level reaction - Jean in Wisc 18:04 Jul 24
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- Gut level reaction - Jean in Wisc 18:04 Jul 24
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- She is always asking to be with me more (m) - lemonshine 17:47 Jul 24
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- Are you sure this isn't just another facet of the mother/daughter relationship, and not really related to homeschooling? nt - cin 17:44 Jul 24
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- Not sure how to answer - lemonshine 17:41 Jul 24
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- Nope. I'd make sure to find another route for possible socializing, though. nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 17:15 Jul 24
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- We do a lot of socializing - activities with other dc every day. SHe is very friendly and - lemonshine 17:45 Jul 24
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- My dd is a teen and regrets some of her homeschooling years - Claire 18:21 Jul 24
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- I should add that one year her attitude was so awful we did put her in public school full-time. - Claire 18:27 Jul 24
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- I should add that one year her attitude was so awful we did put her in public school full-time. - Claire 18:27 Jul 24
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- Well, I'm a firm believer that you have to do what is right for each child, each year. - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 17:54 Jul 24
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- My dd is a teen and regrets some of her homeschooling years - Claire 18:21 Jul 24
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- We do a lot of socializing - activities with other dc every day. SHe is very friendly and - lemonshine 17:45 Jul 24
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- Are you willing to let her continue if she prefers it... then yes, otherwise...no. nt - Tap, tap, tap 17:09 Jul 24
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- It is really none of the 19yos business. Consider it medical privacy. nt - Christina in OR 9:53 Jul 25
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- I was just concerned that if they are highly contagious (m) - Dana in NC 10:57 Jul 25
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- I was just concerned that if they are highly contagious (m) - Dana in NC 10:57 Jul 25
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- My son had 3 or 4 on his hand and we used garlic and it worked! Rubbed a cut-open garlic clove on them a couple times/day and a week or so later, they were gone. nt - Karen J/NH 6:52 Jul 25
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- Thanks everyone (m) - Dana in NC 4:32 Jul 25
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- Ds had plantar warts for almost 3 years before we go rid of them with a combo of OTC salicyllic (sp?) acid and duct tape. - Ida 22:00 Jul 24
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- We used castor oil on a bandaid at bedtime, with a sock to protect the sheets. - lovemykids 19:22 Jul 24
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- I had several removed about 20 years ago (gad, that's not really possible, is it!?...I mean, I was an adult already when this happened! :-) ) (sm) - Doran 18:58 Jul 24
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- No, you don't have to burn them off....doctor can inject (m) - Anne in Maui 18:35 Jul 24
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- My kids get these from time to time. Our doctor (yes, the DOCTOR) recommended to pick them until they BLEED. They go away! Really! It has to do with the immune system getting a shot at the virus, which it can't without the picking part, ugh. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 17:53 Jul 24
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- I think some are more tenacious than others. (sm) - Doran 18:53 Jul 24 (1)
- That's how I got rid of them when I had them in jr. high. :-( nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:05 Jul 24
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- Hmmm.... - happymainemom 18:03 Jul 24 (1)
- If I had a 19yr old son............... - Remudamom 17:49 Jul 24
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- No, I'm sorry I was unclear. The nine year old has warts. The 19 year old will just be horrified. nt - Dana in NC 17:52 Jul 24
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- No, I'm sorry I was unclear. The nine year old has warts. The 19 year old will just be horrified. nt - Dana in NC 17:52 Jul 24
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- You could try Duofilm on them. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:36 Jul 24
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- What's Duofilm and is it avail. OTC? nt - Doran 19:00 Jul 24
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- Definitely available OTC! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:27 Jul 24
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- Link to info about Duofilm..... - Claire 19:08 Jul 24
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- Definitely available OTC! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:27 Jul 24
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- What's Duofilm and is it avail. OTC? nt - Doran 19:00 Jul 24
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- go to a podiatrist... - Betty 17:23 Jul 24
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- Even if you burn them off, you will have to go back for subsequent treatments. (m) - LMA 17:17 Jul 24
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- Isn't your son a swimmer? He got it at the pool. Don't tell your older one! That would be kind of fun. nt - mad charity 16:54 Jul 24
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- The reason I know is that my kids have recently developed the same exact thing. Their coach tells them constantly to go and put their shoes on when they are out of the pool (m) - mad charity 16:55 Jul 24
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- There are fungal foot problems you can get at a pool, but warts are viral. nt - Lady Katherine 17:12 Jul 24
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- Plantar warts can be spread this way also. Link-- - KPM 19:58 Jul 24
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- That's correct. nt - Karin 19:05 Jul 24
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- Plantar warts can be spread this way also. Link-- - KPM 19:58 Jul 24
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- There are fungal foot problems you can get at a pool, but warts are viral. nt - Lady Katherine 17:12 Jul 24
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- The reason I know is that my kids have recently developed the same exact thing. Their coach tells them constantly to go and put their shoes on when they are out of the pool (m) - mad charity 16:55 Jul 24
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- Thank you all (m) - Melissa in NJ 20:31 Jul 24
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- Treading gently... - Doran 19:09 Jul 24
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- No offense taken at all (m) - Melissa in NJ 20:46 Jul 24
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- I don't know if it is true everywhere, but our local animal control told me that animals that bite are considered unadoptable, and are euthanized unless the owner claims them. nt - Lady Katherine 6:55 Jul 25 (1)
- Oops, meant to say that she's peeing in the house when we don't let her out frequently (nt) - Melissa in NJ 20:49 Jul 24
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- Aw, hon. That's such a hard situation (sm) - Doran 5:28 Jul 25
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- Thank you. I feel a terrible sense of failure and guilt over it (m) - Melissa in NJ 8:23 Jul 25
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- Thank you. I feel a terrible sense of failure and guilt over it (m) - Melissa in NJ 8:23 Jul 25
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- Aw, hon. That's such a hard situation (sm) - Doran 5:28 Jul 25
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- No offense taken at all (m) - Melissa in NJ 20:46 Jul 24
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- I'd take the gentler "old, sick and died" route. It's not a lie - CactusPair 17:26 Jul 24
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- I don't usually recommend telling a lie to a child, - bethinny 17:17 Jul 24
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- Dementia? What we did.... - kalanamak 17:31 Jul 24
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- Dementia? What we did.... - kalanamak 17:31 Jul 24
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- We simply told our kids that the dog had gotten old and died. Both true statements. My dd would have taken the other waaaaay too hard. nt - Anon in case my kids see this 17:14 Jul 24
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- "Sick and died" seems to be a good honest answer. I would also - Lh 17:20 Jul 24
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- "Sick and died" seems to be a good honest answer. I would also - Lh 17:20 Jul 24
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- Thanks, everyone! nt - Holly in FL 8:17 Jul 25
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- So sorry you've had that experience. We've had 2 of them (different homes) and have never had the first problem. Love mine. nt - Ellie 23:59 Jul 24
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- I hated my dishwasher (Kenmore) and until I finally installed the new one - frogpond1 22:00 Jul 24
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- I don't know what that is...I'll check it out. nt - Holly in FL 8:16 Jul 25
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- I don't know what that is...I'll check it out. nt - Holly in FL 8:16 Jul 25
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- We have Estate by whirlpool. Came with the house. Hate it (m) - Karin 19:09 Jul 24
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- Yes, I completely detest my whirlpool dishwasher. I wasn't able to upgrade from the builder's choices when we bought the house in Dec (m) - mad charity 16:53 Jul 24
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- Hi, Melissa... - Lady Katherine 16:39 Jul 24
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- Katharine, what kind of work does your dh do? - lovemykids 19:35 Jul 24
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- Re: Katharine, what kind of work does your dh do? - Lady Katherine 6:52 Jul 25
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- Re: Katharine, what kind of work does your dh do? - Lady Katherine 6:52 Jul 25
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- Wow, that certainly is a trial for you all (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:54 Jul 24
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- Katharine, what kind of work does your dh do? - lovemykids 19:35 Jul 24
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- And my Google docs won't work either. Fellow-sufferer grrrr. nt - Sharon H. in IL 16:30 Jul 24
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- It's back up, Jean! Yay! nt - Needleroozer 16:23 Jul 24
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- Unless you want to post a comment, sigh. nt - Needleroozer 18:29 Jul 24
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- Unless you want to post a comment, sigh. nt - Needleroozer 18:29 Jul 24
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- Their message to us: - Jean in Wisc 16:09 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Jean. I didn't realize how many of my fave blogs are on there! nt - Needleroozer 16:14 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Jean. I didn't realize how many of my fave blogs are on there! nt - Needleroozer 16:14 Jul 24
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- If it's atypical ductal hyperplasia... - Sara R 19:01 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the info... - Paula S. 20:17 Jul 24
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- Yes, for dense booKs - Karin 19:12 Jul 24
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- I've had two ultrasounds, both clear..nt - Paula S. 20:12 Jul 24
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- It must depend on what they're looking for. .Thanks nt - Karin 14:09 Jul 25
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- It must depend on what they're looking for. .Thanks nt - Karin 14:09 Jul 25
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- I've had two ultrasounds, both clear..nt - Paula S. 20:12 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the info... - Paula S. 20:17 Jul 24
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- To reassure you... - kalanamak 17:33 Jul 24
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- The same way.... - Cleo Qc 16:26 Jul 24
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- Ohhhh...It's been so long since I read that one... - Mary in GA 16:55 Jul 24
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- Aha! I was coming to post the same question! - Michelle T 16:51 Jul 24
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- Yes I would have liked - Cleo Qc 16:54 Jul 24
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- Yes I would have liked - Cleo Qc 16:54 Jul 24
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- Ohhhh...It's been so long since I read that one... - Mary in GA 16:55 Jul 24
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- I like Rainbow Light Complete Prenatal System... - abbeyej 15:50 Jul 24
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- Should read...Thanks to all who prayed for us during our the time of our friend's death. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:34 Jul 24
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- Do you have a copy of the Well-Trained Mind? (m) - FlockOfSillies 17:26 Jul 24
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- I would start 2nd grade at the best time, using the materials that meet her needs - katilac 16:51 Jul 24
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- Sounds like you are looking at prepackaged curriculums - Christina in OR 15:49 Jul 24
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- Well... - Dayle in Guatemala 15:37 Jul 24
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- Good points!! (m) - Linda...inOwasso 16:14 Jul 24
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- Also , if she already knows the material - Christina in OR 16:43 Jul 24
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- Also , if she already knows the material - Christina in OR 16:43 Jul 24
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- Good points!! (m) - Linda...inOwasso 16:14 Jul 24
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- Teach her where she is and don't rush it. :) nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:34 Jul 24
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- Great news! Thanks for updating us! Yay Gabriel! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:39 Jul 24
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- Oh, wonderful news. Thanks for the update. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:18 Jul 24
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- Hold onto it-Maybe it will be worth something someday--Like stamps & coins when they have flaws:)nt - Pajama Mama 19:33 Jul 24
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- Yikes. I'm with you--too many pages is better than not enough. nm - Carmen & CO. 15:02 Jul 24
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- Hello- - Cindy in NH 17:30 Jul 24
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- Thank you very much and it "didn't spook! ...smile...nt - 5knights3maidens 20:12 Jul 24
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- Thank you very much and it "didn't spook! ...smile...nt - 5knights3maidens 20:12 Jul 24
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- Prayers & hugs. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:16 Jul 24
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- Thanks! The Cogill translation is the one recommended for high school, too, so (m) - Needleroozer 15:25 Jul 24
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- We used Geraldine McCaughrean's Canterbury Tales.... - Rhondabee 15:12 Jul 24
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- Here ya go......... - happymainemom 15:10 Jul 24
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- I hear ya'. My son looked over my shoulders and said, "Aww, not King Arthur AGAIN!" ntd - Needleroozer 15:26 Jul 24
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- Oh and......... - happymainemom 15:14 Jul 24
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- I hear ya'. My son looked over my shoulders and said, "Aww, not King Arthur AGAIN!" ntd - Needleroozer 15:26 Jul 24
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- This reminds me of visiting my cousins in Saskatchewan (m) - Terri in NS 5:26 Jul 25
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- My 12 yo ds wouldn't need any under those circumstances. He'd already be in heaven nt - Heather in the Kootenays 17:05 Jul 24
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- Colleen...you all always sound like you have such a great time in your family! It would be so great to meet you all!!!!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:39 Jul 24
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- Ah, to bridge distances...! : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:32 Jul 24
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- Ah, to bridge distances...! : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:32 Jul 24
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- ok, that's it. We're coming up. - Nicole M 14:32 Jul 24
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- which is *not* to say.... - Nicole M 14:46 Jul 24
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- Come on up, girlfriend! (m) - Colleen 14:53 Jul 24
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- oh, I hadn't thought of that part... - Nicole M 15:00 Jul 24
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- Bottling beer? Who says my boys wouldn't have a good time at your place! (m) - Colleen 15:44 Jul 24
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- I know what you mean about the big box.... - Nicole M 16:09 Jul 24
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- Woman! What are you thinking?! (m) - Colleen 16:12 Jul 24
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- i think a trendy little bookshop in gig harbor would be pretty successful actually nt - kate in seattle 18:33 Jul 24
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- i think a trendy little bookshop in gig harbor would be pretty successful actually nt - kate in seattle 18:33 Jul 24
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- Woman! What are you thinking?! (m) - Colleen 16:12 Jul 24
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- I know what you mean about the big box.... - Nicole M 16:09 Jul 24
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- Bottling beer? Who says my boys wouldn't have a good time at your place! (m) - Colleen 15:44 Jul 24
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- oh, I hadn't thought of that part... - Nicole M 15:00 Jul 24
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- Come on up, girlfriend! (m) - Colleen 14:53 Jul 24
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- which is *not* to say.... - Nicole M 14:46 Jul 24
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- This is why I use and request delivery confirmation! One package took 6 weeks! nt - lovemykids 19:38 Jul 24
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- My post office said that media mail is the very last to be picked up so if the truck is full, tough luck. It takes forever sometimes! nt - Daisy 16:00 Jul 24
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- I just mailed a mm package that took 5 days and received one that took 6 weeks....you just never know ! nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:44 Jul 24
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- I will contact the person I bought the books from and verify when they were shipped like suggested... - Kelly 15:43 Jul 24
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- Over the years, I have had one media mail package take 7 weeks and another 9 weeks to arrive. - Shenan 15:22 Jul 24
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- the couple of times I got worried about books, I contacted the sellers and discovered they had mailed them much later than planned - katilac 14:36 Jul 24
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- If sender purchased delivery confirmation, you can track it online with the tracking #. - Claire 14:28 Jul 24
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- I routinely ship via media mail and have only had one problem in 2 years (m) - Ria 14:23 Jul 24
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- my younger is like this... - Peela 16:56 Jul 24
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- Oh, yeah...we've got each other's children! ;-) (sm) - Doran 18:11 Jul 24
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- Oh, yeah...we've got each other's children! ;-) (sm) - Doran 18:11 Jul 24
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- BTDT with two of mine. If it's any consolation, they will outgrow this to a certain degree. I always talk to them about how if you are *learning* then it is EXPECTED that you will make mistakes and to relax about it. Then, I thank my lucky stars that they aren't in a school, lol - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 15:40 Jul 24
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- I hope she does outgrow it. I think... - Doran 18:12 Jul 24
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- I hope she does outgrow it. I think... - Doran 18:12 Jul 24
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- We are working on the same issues and here's what folks have told me and I've been trying m - Dawn in TN 15:24 Jul 24
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- Well, there's no problem with number one! :-) sm - Doran 18:17 Jul 24
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- Well, there's no problem with number one! :-) sm - Doran 18:17 Jul 24
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- I just called my parents... - battlemaiden 17:33 Jul 24
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- Thank you soooo much for calling them-That was so kind of you:)-My son wil be thrilled to know that-nt - Pajama Mama 19:30 Jul 24
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- Thank you soooo much for calling them-That was so kind of you:)-My son wil be thrilled to know that-nt - Pajama Mama 19:30 Jul 24
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- Yes, just my eyes. But my problem was with a conditioner. Vidal Sasoon. Too bad, because I really liked it. nm - Janet in WA 16:05 Jul 24
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- I even tried keeping it from coming into contact with my eyes. Nothing helped. nm - Janet in WA 16:07 Jul 24
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- Same here. I hope I've actually found the culprit. It has been very discouraging. nt - ereks mom 19:42 Jul 24
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- Same here. I hope I've actually found the culprit. It has been very discouraging. nt - ereks mom 19:42 Jul 24
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- I even tried keeping it from coming into contact with my eyes. Nothing helped. nm - Janet in WA 16:07 Jul 24
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- Thanks. I had never heard of it before - Cleo Qc 16:23 Jul 24
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- Link to article about arrest inside... - valk 13:57 Jul 24
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- 1977 traffic stop in New Mexico - Annie G 13:56 Jul 24
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- I think that's just how life is - Sebastian (a lady) 19:26 Jul 24
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- Well, this one won't beat them all, but the ending should help... - Valerie(TX) 18:11 Jul 24
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- Oh. my. goodness...correction (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:27 Jul 25
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- Oh. my. goodness...correction (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:27 Jul 25
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- Ladies, you are all inspirations to me--giving me hope as I face the next few years. <MORE> - cin 18:03 Jul 24
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- This is our 7th year HSing and - Quiver0f10 17:45 Jul 24
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- Jean, I'm asking God for a "peaceful meadow" for you!! {{{Jean}}} nt - Valerei(TX) 18:21 Jul 24
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- Jean, I'm asking God for a "peaceful meadow" for you!! {{{Jean}}} nt - Valerei(TX) 18:21 Jul 24
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- battlemaiden, thank you for posting as i've been wanting to for awhile now (spoken in a very quiet, meek, demoralized voice) (m) - Sharon in SC 16:33 Jul 24
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- Well perhaps... - battlemaiden 16:42 Jul 24
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- Well perhaps... - battlemaiden 16:42 Jul 24
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- Couple of thoughts and little encouragement... - sherylinarctic 16:11 Jul 24
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- A good reminder... - battlemaiden 16:26 Jul 24
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- A good reminder... - battlemaiden 16:26 Jul 24
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- (((battlemaiden))) It will work out. Those move years are always stressful. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:37 Jul 24
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- I am currently alternating between crying and exhaustion. - momof7 15:00 Jul 24
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- these are for you.... - earlybird mom 21:23 Jul 24
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- Oh, ((((momof7)))) (nt) - Andie 18:12 Jul 24
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- Re: I am currently alternating between crying and exhaustion. - sherylinarctic 17:05 Jul 24
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- Oh, dear friend, do let it out - Osmosis Mom 16:36 Jul 24
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- Yes. - battlemaiden 16:22 Jul 24
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- And to think I didn't believe anyone else's past two years could rival mine. (((Hugs))) and prayers to you! nt - Lady Katherine 16:11 Jul 24
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- these are for you.... - earlybird mom 21:23 Jul 24
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- If you'll let me go back two years, I'll tell you a story that you couldn't beat if you tried to make one up.... - Lady Katherine 14:25 Jul 24
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- insulin as a MAINTENANCE med?? That's absurd - marianne 21:09 Jul 24 (1)
- We've had medical & hurricane issues, but nothing like your last few years. You can do it. . . - Carmen & Co. 21:05 Jul 24
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- (choking back a sob) THANK YOU, Carmen. This one goes on my refrigerator! nt - Lady Katherine 6:59 Jul 25
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- (choking back a sob) THANK YOU, Carmen. This one goes on my refrigerator! nt - Lady Katherine 6:59 Jul 25
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- Ok..no one can beat the MRI building hit by lightening! nt - Call Me Cordelia 17:46 Jul 24
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- nope. You're right. I can't beat that. ((())) I hope your son gets better soon and everyone else stays healthy. nt - battlemaiden 16:29 Jul 24
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- Wow....so sorry! But, "MRI building hit by lightning".......that made me laugh! (sheepish grin) nt - happymainemom 15:45 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I admit it is funny now, but at the time, it nearly gave me a breakdown. nt - Lady Katherine 16:15 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I admit it is funny now, but at the time, it nearly gave me a breakdown. nt - Lady Katherine 16:15 Jul 24
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- (((Lady Katherine))) You are amazing, hang in there. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:38 Jul 24
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- Thanks. I don't FEEL amazing, though. Like I posted yesterday, I seriously considered PS for this year. But I'm hanging in there.... nt - Lady Katherine 16:43 Jul 24
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- wow...that's quite a year! - sherylinarctic 17:09 Jul 24
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- wow...that's quite a year! - sherylinarctic 17:09 Jul 24
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- Thanks. I don't FEEL amazing, though. Like I posted yesterday, I seriously considered PS for this year. But I'm hanging in there.... nt - Lady Katherine 16:43 Jul 24
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- (((hugs)))....I hope your ds is ok. These posts have me wanting a glass of wine - momof7 15:23 Jul 24
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- wine it is then. :-) cheers! nt - battlemaiden 16:33 Jul 24
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- Yeah! Sign me up! nt - Lady Katherine 16:42 Jul 24
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- Yeah! Sign me up! nt - Lady Katherine 16:42 Jul 24
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- wine it is then. :-) cheers! nt - battlemaiden 16:33 Jul 24
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- It must be a lot harder when kids are the ones to have things happen to but... - Merry 14:55 Jul 24
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- You are right. You win (or is that lose). In any case I feel like my last six months weren't so bad after all. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:35 Jul 24 (1)
- So...I must have missed the latest while in Maine. Are you staying in VA or going to HI? - Ria (the real one in PA...there's been an imposter on two of the other boards...) 13:52 Jul 24
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- The *latest* is we'll go in December. But never trust the detailer until orders are in hand... - battlemaiden 13:56 Jul 24
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- My next year is completely up in the air (m) - Ria 14:08 Jul 24
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- So I've been thinking... - battlemaiden 16:55 Jul 24
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- We'll meet you ANY day! - Ria 17:03 Jul 24
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- Oh phooey, you beat me... - battlemaiden 17:09 Jul 24
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- LOL! Tell Drew that I completely understood! (m) - Ria 17:19 Jul 24
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- LOL! Tell Drew that I completely understood! (m) - Ria 17:19 Jul 24
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- Oh phooey, you beat me... - battlemaiden 17:09 Jul 24
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- We'll meet you ANY day! - Ria 17:03 Jul 24
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- I'm on the phone with Mrs. Admiral. ;-) I'll write more later. nt - battlemaiden 14:25 Jul 24
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- Ria, I just emailed you back...(m) - Colleen 14:13 Jul 24
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- So I've been thinking... - battlemaiden 16:55 Jul 24
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- My next year is completely up in the air (m) - Ria 14:08 Jul 24
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- The *latest* is we'll go in December. But never trust the detailer until orders are in hand... - battlemaiden 13:56 Jul 24
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- And try to arrange her feeding schedule so she will be hungry at take off /landing or you may have trouble getting her to take it. nt - Dawn in TN 15:28 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Dawn. She enjoys nursing a lot, so I don't think we'll have a problem there. nt - Nicole in CA 15:35 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Dawn. She enjoys nursing a lot, so I don't think we'll have a problem there. nt - Nicole in CA 15:35 Jul 24
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- oh, my goodness! She's 6 months already? - Nicole M 14:38 Jul 24
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- I know! Hard to believe, huh? (sm) - Nicole in CA 15:37 Jul 24
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- I know! Hard to believe, huh? (sm) - Nicole in CA 15:37 Jul 24
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- When I flew with my babies, (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:57 Jul 24
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- Thank you! (sm) - Nicole in CA 15:38 Jul 24
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- Thank you! (sm) - Nicole in CA 15:38 Jul 24
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- Is she still nursing? That always passes the time. Also... - Anne/PA 13:52 Jul 24
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- But don't over-feed after nursing (m) - Sharon H. in IL 16:35 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the suggestions, Anne. Yes, she's still nursing, so hopefully that will help! nt - Nicole in CA 15:33 Jul 24
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- But don't over-feed after nursing (m) - Sharon H. in IL 16:35 Jul 24
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- I meant..."do I also have to consider MAGNESIUM for her..." (nt) - Doran 13:37 Jul 24
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- We haven't finished the book (I have to read it Aloud to dh & dc), and so am "afraid" to click the links, but does this mean there will be more HP books? (nt) - Melora in NC 15:18 Jul 24
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- Just the "encyclopedia" that Rowling has been mentioning for a while -- more details / backstory about the world and characters. nt - abbeyej 15:30 Jul 24
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- Oh. I'm sure it will be fun, but I was sort of hoping for more story! Thank you! (nt) - Melora in NC 18:29 Jul 24
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- Yeah, that would be nice. ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:36 Jul 24
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- Yeah, that would be nice. ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:36 Jul 24
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- Oh. I'm sure it will be fun, but I was sort of hoping for more story! Thank you! (nt) - Melora in NC 18:29 Jul 24
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- Just the "encyclopedia" that Rowling has been mentioning for a while -- more details / backstory about the world and characters. nt - abbeyej 15:30 Jul 24
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- Oh no, she could take a 5 year hyatus, and leave me in the dark for years...sigh. nm - Carmen & Co. 15:13 Jul 24
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- You could do your own thing.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:50 Jul 25
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- Re: You could do your own thing....(w/ links) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:51 Jul 25
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- Oh, TYSVM! nt - Rhondabee 5:19 Jul 25
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- Oh, TYSVM! nt - Rhondabee 5:19 Jul 25
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- Re: You could do your own thing....(w/ links) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:51 Jul 25
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- I second the First Lego League idea...we may be joining a team for the first time. more - PameLA in VA 17:07 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I think I'm going to keep looking into it. Didn't realize there's an annual challenge - Thanks! nt - Rhondabee 17:22 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I think I'm going to keep looking into it. Didn't realize there's an annual challenge - Thanks! nt - Rhondabee 17:22 Jul 24
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- Our local university, Carnegie Mellon, has a lot of stuff on this... - Anne/PA 17:03 Jul 24
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- I don't know if anything here can help you, but here's a site (m) - LauraC 14:57 Jul 24
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- I'm hoping to try! (nt) - Cleo Qc 13:35 Jul 24
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- Do you just buy Lego Mindstorms (I've never even seen these!).... - Rhondabee 14:26 Jul 24
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- Do you just buy Lego Mindstorms (I've never even seen these!).... - Rhondabee 14:26 Jul 24
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- Hey, Corb, you must be near my area. Rained for a few minutes, just enough to make my car filthy, and today it is 100 F! nt - Michelle T 15:03 Jul 24
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- Rain makes your car *dirty?* - Sharon H. in IL 16:38 Jul 24
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- When it barely rains enough to wet the ground, and has only rained around 3" in the past year.... - Michelle T 16:53 Jul 24
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- When it barely rains enough to wet the ground, and has only rained around 3" in the past year.... - Michelle T 16:53 Jul 24
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- Michelle.. where are you? - Corb 15:56 Jul 24
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- I'm up in very Northern LA County.... - Michelle T 16:52 Jul 24
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- I'm up in very Northern LA County.... - Michelle T 16:52 Jul 24
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- Rain makes your car *dirty?* - Sharon H. in IL 16:38 Jul 24
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- That's a pretty good price for aquarium admission. And no, the weather's not strange. We're just having our five humid days per calendar year, LOL. nt - FlockOfSillies 13:23 Jul 24
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- Not worth the risk. No way. nt - Lady Katherine 14:28 Jul 24
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- Are you willing to face the GI consequences if it's not ? NT - Lh 14:46 Jul 24
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- Are you willing to face the GI consequences if it's not ? NT - Lh 14:46 Jul 24
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- No way. Way too risky. (nt) - Wendi 13:24 Jul 24
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- If the outside and inside were both at 55 then it was out too long...m - Tap, tap, tap 13:17 Jul 24
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- Well, MIL is saying it's fine because it was packed in ice all night and just today it got to 55, now I'm confused...nt - momee 13:02 Jul 24
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- I'm tossin' it. Obviously I have no idea how long it was at that temp. Thanks everyone. - momee 13:25 Jul 24
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- So, what can I make for dinner from a can of tuna and some fresh okra? Kidding. nt - momee 13:27 Jul 24
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- LOL! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:29 Jul 24
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- LOL! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:29 Jul 24
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- So, what can I make for dinner from a can of tuna and some fresh okra? Kidding. nt - momee 13:27 Jul 24
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- If you're willing to bet against a *really* long next 24 hours, and if none of you has any underlying... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:10 Jul 24
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- My mother would probably say it's okay, too, but - Karin 13:09 Jul 24
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- I'm tossin' it. Obviously I have no idea how long it was at that temp. Thanks everyone. - momee 13:25 Jul 24
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- Definitely not with hamburger because - Karin 13:00 Jul 24
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- No. - KPM 12:56 Jul 24
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- Oooh, noooo. No. I'm a "sniff and see" kinda girl, but No Way. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:55 Jul 24
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- Wait, wait don't go yet.... - battlemaiden 13:10 Jul 24
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- It occurs to me... - battlemaiden 13:20 Jul 24
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- It occurs to me... - battlemaiden 13:20 Jul 24
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- I liked yours, and also (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:07 Jul 24
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- Thanks! I liked that one, too. Clever, I thought! nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 17:13 Jul 24
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- Thanks! I liked that one, too. Clever, I thought! nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 17:13 Jul 24
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- Forgot to say ... you have to scroll down for mine; it's not the first (m) - julie (in georgetown) 12:33 Jul 24
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- praying. nt - battlemaiden 13:22 Jul 24
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- am praying right now. nt - sherylinarctic 13:02 Jul 24
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- How scary....I prayed for her. nt - DKinTX 12:37 Jul 24
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- Praying. Please keep us updated (nt) - threelops 12:36 Jul 24
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- If he were in public school he'd be entering 4th grade in the fall... - Ellie 0:03 Jul 25
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- That is my eldest son a few years back... He is 7th and - frogpond1 22:07 Jul 24
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- I'd put a turning 9 yr. old into 4th grade. Sounds like he's been on the older side for his peer group, is that right? - Veronica 18:34 Jul 24
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- We keep the grade to age-minus-five and.... - Lh 14:51 Jul 24
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- I wouldn't say he's "skipping" a grade, but if he's on the verge of turning 9, sure, I'd call him a 4th grader. (nt) - Colleen 14:16 Jul 24
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- My thoughts... (m) - FlockOfSillies 13:51 Jul 24
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- Depends on the situation - Karin 12:58 Jul 24
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- do you mean for things like VBS and Sunday School? - katilac 12:45 Jul 24
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- he'll be 9. I don't know that it would be a better social fit. It seems that most of the kids in both grades have known each other since toddlerhood, and we've only been there 2 years. thanks for your thoughts (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:57 Jul 24
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- Turning 9 is going into 4th grade anyway. If he's to skip a grade he'd be going into 5th ... Right?. . .am I missing something....?....?.. NT - Lh 14:52 Jul 24
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- Right, I think this is a non-issue. In many (most?) states an August birthday turning 9 would be 4th grade anyway unless held back for maturity issues. nt - abbeyej 15:31 Jul 24
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- I see that the Florida cut-off is Sept 1. Even if he "skips", he'll be with his age-mates. nt - abbeyej 15:47 Jul 24
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- I see that the Florida cut-off is Sept 1. Even if he "skips", he'll be with his age-mates. nt - abbeyej 15:47 Jul 24
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- Right, I think this is a non-issue. In many (most?) states an August birthday turning 9 would be 4th grade anyway unless held back for maturity issues. nt - abbeyej 15:31 Jul 24
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- Turning 9 is going into 4th grade anyway. If he's to skip a grade he'd be going into 5th ... Right?. . .am I missing something....?....?.. NT - Lh 14:52 Jul 24
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- he'll be 9. I don't know that it would be a better social fit. It seems that most of the kids in both grades have known each other since toddlerhood, and we've only been there 2 years. thanks for your thoughts (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:57 Jul 24
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- We have not done this - Sebastian (a lady) 12:41 Jul 24 (1)
- I would home school his level and not his "grade" and adjust as needed in social situations..m - Tap, tap, tap 12:37 Jul 24 (1)
- It sounds like he is socially advanced and you want him with older kids at church. - Christina in OR 12:33 Jul 24 (1)
- Why? (m) - threelops 12:31 Jul 24
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- who are his age mates? his friends one grade ahead of him are 6 months older, some of the kids in his "grade" at church are 1 year younger. we don't school by grade, but I'm thinking of the SS/VBS issue (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:47 Jul 24
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- So he is old for his grade? In that case, yes, I'd do it. nt - Old Dominion Heather 12:59 Jul 24
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- So he is old for his grade? In that case, yes, I'd do it. nt - Old Dominion Heather 12:59 Jul 24
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- who are his age mates? his friends one grade ahead of him are 6 months older, some of the kids in his "grade" at church are 1 year younger. we don't school by grade, but I'm thinking of the SS/VBS issue (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:47 Jul 24
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- The great thing about hsing is we don't have to be defined by grade levels. - Belinda 12:23 Jul 24
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- I guess what I'm asking is who are his same age level peers when he falls in between? - Jodi-FL 12:50 Jul 24
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- Well, to be honest I don't think he'd have found support in the older class either. - Belinda 13:10 Jul 24
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- Well, to be honest I don't think he'd have found support in the older class either. - Belinda 13:10 Jul 24
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- I guess what I'm asking is who are his same age level peers when he falls in between? - Jodi-FL 12:50 Jul 24
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- Are you talking about graduating him early or just having him associate with older kids? (also, you should cross post your question on the accelerated board).) - Old Dominion Heather 12:21 Jul 24 (1)
- Nope....I did that with my first and it turned out badly in the end. nt - Kelli in TN 12:20 Jul 24
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- that's what I want to hear. that it's not the easy answer. thanks, Kelli. (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:50 Jul 24
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- that's what I want to hear. that it's not the easy answer. thanks, Kelli. (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:50 Jul 24
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- I'm not sure... - abbeyej 12:18 Jul 24
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- he's just turning 9. You're right about the size. no guarantee there, either. thanks, abbey (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:52 Jul 24
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- he's just turning 9. You're right about the size. no guarantee there, either. thanks, abbey (nt) - Jodi-FL 12:52 Jul 24
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- NoI !!!! promise, I won't make the polar bear dress, I promise.... - Kelli in TN 12:13 Jul 24
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- We probably live differently than most of you... - Julie in CA 9:48 Jul 25
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- ever since we were broken into, with a thief in my bedroom....yes, we lock up, every night. nt - Peela in Australia 3:59 Jul 25
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- I lock doors, but I have no qualms about leaving windows open. nt - Ellie 0:04 Jul 25
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- Not worried about the doors, but trying to decide if I have the guts to take the 30-06 out for the bear that I think is in the sheep... - Margaret in CO 20:59 Jul 24 (1)
- Always-I grew up in Philly where you NEVER left your doors unlocked(M)... - Pajama Mama 20:19 Jul 24
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- "Obsess much?" LOL!! I have totally done this! :+) nt - Kate CA 21:50 Jul 24
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- "Obsess much?" LOL!! I have totally done this! :+) nt - Kate CA 21:50 Jul 24
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- I don't always, but dh is more diligent about it than I. i do think it's a good habit to get into. nt - Peek a Boo 19:46 Jul 24
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- Always. nt - Vkay 19:19 Jul 24
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- We lock our doors because if we don't the border collies open it and come in, and the AC goes out. - Remudamom 15:33 Jul 24
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- Yes, but it's a totally false sense of security (m) - Dana in NC 15:21 Jul 24
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- Our security system has a password. - Night Elf 16:44 Jul 24
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- it's a false sense of TOTAL security, but locked doors and windows definitely tilt the odds in your favor /nft - katilac 16:44 Jul 24
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- Oh absolutely (m) - Dana in NC 19:27 Jul 24
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- Oh absolutely (m) - Dana in NC 19:27 Jul 24
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- I feel 100% safe in my home. I have bars on windows & doors,(not uncommon in this area which is low crime but close to freeways) dogs and guns that I am trained to use. It takes 3-4 minutes for a cop to arrive, it takes 22 seconds for me to protect my own. - Corb 16:21 Jul 24
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- Nothing makes me feel less safe than bars on windows...(m) - Colleen 16:47 Jul 24
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- Oops...just ignore the word "When" at the start of the above post...(nt) - Colleen 16:48 Jul 24
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- Oops...just ignore the word "When" at the start of the above post...(nt) - Colleen 16:48 Jul 24
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- Nothing makes me feel less safe than bars on windows...(m) - Colleen 16:47 Jul 24
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- Yes, this is true, but I am not going to make it easy for him to do it! nt - Kate CA 15:32 Jul 24
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- right...but most burglers look for an open/unlocked door or window. nt - trackmom 15:23 Jul 24
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- Yep, and how awful would someone feel if they didn't lock up and someone "walked in" vs. broke in. Different charges in some places. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:27 Jul 24
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- Yep, and how awful would someone feel if they didn't lock up and someone "walked in" vs. broke in. Different charges in some places. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:27 Jul 24
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- Our security system has a password. - Night Elf 16:44 Jul 24
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- Since having children, always. nt - Padmé 15:08 Jul 24
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- Always. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 14:34 Jul 24
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- Every night. Without fail. nt - Lady Katherine 14:30 Jul 24
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- Not really, no. (nt) - Colleen 14:07 Jul 24
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- House of 13 years -- NEVER. Didn't even have locks on the doors. Current house -- YES...but not always windows. nt - Doran 14:04 Jul 24
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- Always. Part of the bedtime routine. - dirty ethel rackham 14:00 Jul 24
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- Always. nt - Ria 13:50 Jul 24
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- Always. We live in a semi-rural area, but there are 5.. - ereks mom 13:37 Jul 24
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- always locked AND a big dog. We kind of figure that if they get in the dogs will give us the alarm. nm - CalicoKat 13:12 Jul 24
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- I lock myself in when I'm home alone.. - Corb 13:11 Jul 24
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- Always, but if I left it to my DH it would be never m - Ann in KY 13:10 Jul 24
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- Everything closed & locked up. Monitored security system turned on. NT - Night Elf 13:02 Jul 24
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- Yes, ever since I left home. But I did first move to the big city. Never when I was a kid--we lived in the sticks. nt - Karin 13:02 Jul 24
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- I didn't use to but do now... - Daisy 12:57 Jul 24
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- I live in South Africa - there's nobody in this country that would dream of leaving a door or window (without bars) open at night - Hannah 12:55 Jul 24
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- we do lock doors(dh's paranoid), but never growing up, my dad still doesn't. (nt) - tess in the 'burbs 12:48 Jul 24
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- House/cars always locked at night....I will even get out of bed to double check....m - Tap, tap, tap 12:47 Jul 24
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- I wanted to ask this question, too! Here's my rationalization for what we do... - bethinn 12:43 Jul 24
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- Your last line cracks me up, but I have to agree with katilac. :+) nt - Kate CA 12:52 Jul 24
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- I don't think it's burglars most of us are worried about, and terrible things can happen before you get to your gun /nft - katilac 12:50 Jul 24
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- Your last line cracks me up, but I have to agree with katilac. :+) nt - Kate CA 12:52 Jul 24
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- My doors are always locked, even during the day. - Christina in OR 12:38 Jul 24
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- They don't lock up when they go on vacation?!?! That is scary to me. nt - Needleroozer 15:42 Jul 24
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- They don't lock up when they go on vacation?!?! That is scary to me. nt - Needleroozer 15:42 Jul 24
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- I've locked doors my entire life - lovemykids 12:37 Jul 24
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- To my dh's dismay, I am horrible about that. I dislike the fuss and I like the open doors. I roll my eyes at dh's thoughness with the house, the car, the windows, you name it. If there is a lock, he locks it. I keep trying to change, but it passes. m - Robin 12:35 Jul 24
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- I'm erratic... - Laura in CT 12:31 Jul 24
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- Summer is always a problem here. (m) - Needleroozer 12:30 Jul 24 (1)
- My 8 year old checks all of the doors when she goes to sleep... - amy g. 12:30 Jul 24
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- Always. nt - Jean in Wisc 12:17 Jul 24
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- i don't during the day when i'm home but at bedtime the doors are locked and the alarm system activated. as a single parent it gives me peace of mind. nt - Deidre in GA 12:17 Jul 24
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- We lock our doors & windows. If someone wants to hurt you they'll find a way, but I won't make it any easier for them. nt - Belinda 12:16 Jul 24
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- always have, always will, city or country, high crime rate or low /nft - katilac 12:12 Jul 24
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- We've always locked doors and windows. It's just not worth the risk, even if it's minuscule. (nt) - threelops 12:11 Jul 24
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- Yes, before bed dh always asks... - abbeyej 12:10 Jul 24 (1)
- Did you hear me hollerin' at my dh this morning???? - Kelli in TN 12:09 Jul 24
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- Good heavens, Kelli. That is terrifying. !!! So glad she was OK. nt - Kate CA 12:13 Jul 24
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- Good heavens, Kelli. That is terrifying. !!! So glad she was OK. nt - Kate CA 12:13 Jul 24
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- usually, but sometimes we miss a door. It was a lot easier before we moved (2 doors then, 5 doors now.) nt - karenciavo 12:07 Jul 24
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- I have lived most of my life in small towns with extremely low crime rates and both my parents and we lock our doors each night. (nt) - Staci in MO 12:06 Jul 24
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- Most of the time we lock the doors, but leave the windows open. LOL! Makes sense, huh? Many times we forget to close the garage door. nt - KIN 12:05 Jul 24
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- Always have, always will. nt - Lady Jenn 12:04 Jul 24
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- Honestly? No. Never have. We close the inside doors, but we don't lock them. Or the windows. In 26 years, we've never had an incident, or anything of the sort in our neighborhood. Might be rethinking that, though. (nt) - molly's mom 12:04 Jul 24
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- always have, probably always will, regardless of where we live. nt - Nicole M 12:02 Jul 24
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- Garmin. We love it! nt - Ria (the real one in PA) 13:44 Jul 24
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- ditto! nt - Pster 18:21 Jul 24
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- ditto! nt - Pster 18:21 Jul 24
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- Tom Tom's are great-$300 at Sams/nt - cat in black 13:14 Jul 24
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- My dh and his brother both have Garmin's..(sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 12:37 Jul 24
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- I love my Garmin StreetPilot 2620 - Deidre in GA 12:14 Jul 24
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- Got rid of some GREAT wedding presents today! - Margaret in CO 21:05 Jul 24
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- Great tip I heard about cleaning out a kitchen... - Corb 13:15 Jul 24
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- I only get a month?? Hmm...I like 2nd chances, though, & since you're the only one offering....nt - aubrey 13:36 Jul 24
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- I only get a month?? Hmm...I like 2nd chances, though, & since you're the only one offering....nt - aubrey 13:36 Jul 24
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- i just unpacked our wedding gifts this year...9 years! - tess in the 'burbs 12:50 Jul 24
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- Keep the crock pot and toss the rest...m - Tap, tap, tap 12:03 Jul 24
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- Fix it & Forget are great crockpot books!! And I use my chopper for onions all the time! nt - cin 14:06 Jul 24
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- Well, come on over then! Or I guess I'll have to pack it up & take it to my grmother... - aubrey 22:37 Jul 24
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- Well, come on over then! Or I guess I'll have to pack it up & take it to my grmother... - aubrey 22:37 Jul 24
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- Fix it & Forget are great crockpot books!! And I use my chopper for onions all the time! nt - cin 14:06 Jul 24
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- And here I've envied you your job....! (nt) - Colleen 14:19 Jul 24
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- ok, ladies! Unless someone protests, or offers a different line, "Goals have been fulfilled" is it! - Nicole M 11:57 Jul 24
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- LOL, no you do not look like a lazy butt slacker. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:54 Jul 24
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- I like Jessica's suggestion. nt - Old Dominion Heather 12:23 Jul 24
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- LOL, no you do not look like a lazy butt slacker. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:54 Jul 24
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- Goals have been fulfilled. nt - Trivium Academy 11:46 Jul 24
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- really? that's all I need? - Nicole M 11:46 Jul 24
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- really? that's all I need? - Nicole M 11:46 Jul 24
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- hmmm... (spoilers) - Old Dominion Heather 11:36 Jul 24
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- Yeah, (spoilers)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:45 Jul 24
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- I sort of wondered... - Nicole M 11:44 Jul 24
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- OK, but as much as I enjoy wondering about with y'all about Hagrid.... - Nicole M 12:14 Jul 24
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- Huh? What did I miss? nt - Rebecca in GA 12:48 Jul 24
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- the job application post just above this one! nt - Nicole M 14:39 Jul 24
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- Okay, I've got it...slow from the HP jeebies, I guess...you got great advice from them and lots of good luck vibes from me! nt - Rebecca in GA 15:01 Jul 24
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- Okay, I've got it...slow from the HP jeebies, I guess...you got great advice from them and lots of good luck vibes from me! nt - Rebecca in GA 15:01 Jul 24
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- the job application post just above this one! nt - Nicole M 14:39 Jul 24
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- Huh? What did I miss? nt - Rebecca in GA 12:48 Jul 24
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- I hadn't thought of that... - Old Dominion Heather 12:10 Jul 24
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- I assumed...... - Christina in GA 12:09 Jul 24
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- I don't think they were... - Cleo Qc 13:42 Jul 24
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- Oh yeah... - Old Dominion Heather 12:13 Jul 24
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- oh. good point. - Nicole M 12:12 Jul 24
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- I don't think they were... - Cleo Qc 13:42 Jul 24
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- Well, you know, that *would* explain it. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:46 Jul 24
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- OK, but as much as I enjoy wondering about with y'all about Hagrid.... - Nicole M 12:14 Jul 24
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- Yeah, (spoilers)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:45 Jul 24
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- We just walked through the door and I am sitting in front of the computer b/c I want to cry. - momof7 13:08 Jul 24
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- I haven't used that site. - KidsHappen 14:28 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the link. The dr said you had to watch closely for a rash - momof7 15:13 Jul 24
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- Sounds like Trileptal would be a good fit. - KidsHappen 15:41 Jul 24
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- Sounds like Trileptal would be a good fit. - KidsHappen 15:41 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the link. The dr said you had to watch closely for a rash - momof7 15:13 Jul 24
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- I haven't used that site. - KidsHappen 14:28 Jul 24
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- I haven't read all the responses....but can't dh help to teach some of the kids while you work? nt - Tap, tap, tap 16:51 Jul 24
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- No way - we've tried that before and it was a disaster. - srjbdl 17:06 Jul 24
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- No way - we've tried that before and it was a disaster. - srjbdl 17:06 Jul 24
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- Thank you all! - srjbdl 14:53 Jul 24
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- Re: Thank you all! - CherylCO 22:22 Jul 24
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- Is it possible for you to leave all the children with him at night and work in the evenings? I have friends that do this and homeschool. nt - Kate CA 17:17 Jul 24
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- Isn't there some alternative between your house and a scary trailer park? (m) - Wendi 16:02 Jul 24
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- If there is another option, I haven't seen it here. - srjbdl 16:32 Jul 24
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- If there is another option, I haven't seen it here. - srjbdl 16:32 Jul 24
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- Will you email me? - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:07 Jul 24
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- Again, I don't want to sound callous, and this is my opinion only, but if it were me, I'd think my kids much safer in public school than in a drug/gang/crime infested trailer park where the police fear to tread. Good luck with your decision. I wish you well. (nt) - molly's mom 15:01 Jul 24
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- Re: Thank you all! - CherylCO 22:22 Jul 24
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- If you're in financially dire straits and your husband isn't willing to face that reality, I wouldn't try to "convince" him of anything. Do what you have to do: Enroll your children in school. I'm sorry things are so tough, ((((srjbdl))). (nt) - Colleen 14:22 Jul 24
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- I think a key is WHY he doesn't want to put the kids in school. Do you know why? - Christina in OR 13:55 Jul 24
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- I have been following your story and I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. - KidsHappen 13:39 Jul 24
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- What I would do first..... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 13:21 Jul 24
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- I almost did (m) - CherylCO 13:42 Jul 24
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- I have cut all that can be cut. - srjbdl 13:35 Jul 24
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- Also, maybe forget the tithes for a while, and in fact, ask the church for financial assistance... - Anne/PA 13:47 Jul 24
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- the problem I see with that is that this is a long-term issue - katilac 14:35 Jul 24
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- the problem I see with that is that this is a long-term issue - katilac 14:35 Jul 24
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- Also, maybe forget the tithes for a while, and in fact, ask the church for financial assistance... - Anne/PA 13:47 Jul 24
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- I almost did (m) - CherylCO 13:42 Jul 24
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- something has to give here; YOU can only do so much - - I'd put them in school - katilac 12:22 Jul 24
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- What kind of job are you looking for? nt - karenciavo 11:58 Jul 24
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- Accounting. - srjbdl 12:52 Jul 24
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- Would it be possible to - KPM 13:12 Jul 24
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- I tried to find someone. - srjbdl 13:14 Jul 24
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- I tried to find someone. - srjbdl 13:14 Jul 24
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- Oh, my kids require work. And it's not that your dh is different... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:59 Jul 24
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- I know what you're getting at Pam. - srjbdl 13:02 Jul 24
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- What will happen if you don't? Take a deep breath and empower yourself, srjbdl! You CAN do this! Sending big hugs your way! (nt) - molly's mom 13:57 Jul 24
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- Yes. I do know, precisely. {{{srjbdl}}} nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:07 Jul 24
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- What will happen if you don't? Take a deep breath and empower yourself, srjbdl! You CAN do this! Sending big hugs your way! (nt) - molly's mom 13:57 Jul 24
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- I know what you're getting at Pam. - srjbdl 13:02 Jul 24
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- Would it be possible to - KPM 13:12 Jul 24
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- Accounting. - srjbdl 12:52 Jul 24
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- Would you email me? nt - aubrey 11:58 Jul 24
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- Would he possibly be more open to the idea if you proposed putting (m) - Melora in NC 11:56 Jul 24
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- does he pay the bills? - kate in seattle 11:37 Jul 24
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- No he doesn't, but... - srjbdl 11:45 Jul 24
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- No he doesn't, but... - srjbdl 11:45 Jul 24
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- I'm going to go out on a limb here...(m) - Wild Prairie Stars 11:35 Jul 24
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- The facts are the facts. (m) - molly's mom 11:32 Jul 24
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- You have a job. It is called homeschooling. - Happy 11:28 Jul 24
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- There's the rub. - srjbdl 11:42 Jul 24
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- Sounds to me as if your plan is the best option for the family. - Claire 11:47 Jul 24
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- But how to convince him? - srjbdl 11:51 Jul 24
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- I am with Kelli on this one. - Claire 12:58 Jul 24
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- You will not like my answer.... - Kelli in TN 11:58 Jul 24
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- Oh, I'm not so sure about the biblical part of it. - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:05 Jul 24
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- she also "considereth a field and BUYS IT" --she doesn't necessarily require her dh's opinion --he's s'posed to be out doin' HIS thing so she can do HERS. I say you go right ahead and do what YOU need to do to take of your family, cuz that's what you are made for :-) nt - Peek a Boo 18:38 Jul 24
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- Proverbs 31. You know, I think I really hate that woman.... ;-) nt - Lady Katherine 17:26 Jul 24
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- I heard someone say that she didn't necessarily do all of those things at the same time. That helped me like her better. :-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:23 Jul 24
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- I heard someone say that she didn't necessarily do all of those things at the same time. That helped me like her better. :-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:23 Jul 24
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- Well said. - Anita in Ohio 15:01 Jul 24
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- she also "considereth a field and BUYS IT" --she doesn't necessarily require her dh's opinion --he's s'posed to be out doin' HIS thing so she can do HERS. I say you go right ahead and do what YOU need to do to take of your family, cuz that's what you are made for :-) nt - Peek a Boo 18:38 Jul 24
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- Me too. nt - Melinda in VT 12:19 Jul 24
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- I would do this, too, but I'd be plenty angry by now. nt - Belinda 12:17 Jul 24
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- Not mad, incredibly sad. - srjbdl 12:58 Jul 24
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- As I understand - Carrie in WA 16:54 Jul 24
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- ((((srjbdl))))) - Call Me Cordelia 14:21 Jul 24
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- My heart is breaking for you. I'll be praying. nt - Leah 14:06 Jul 24
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- I am so sad with you. Whispering a prayer for you right now. nt - Kelli in TN 13:34 Jul 24
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- I am so sad with you. Whispering a prayer for you right now. nt - Kelli in TN 13:34 Jul 24
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- {{{srjbdl}}} maybe anonymous, but feeling for you (nt) - Hannah 13:06 Jul 24
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- I'm so sorry. I cannot imagine how you feel. I can't imagine being forced to make those kind of decisions. My heart breaks for you.nt - Belinda 13:03 Jul 24
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- I am so sorry. I will say, though, that even given that we are anonymous, we aren't unsympathetic. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:01 Jul 24
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- As I understand - Carrie in WA 16:54 Jul 24
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- Not mad, incredibly sad. - srjbdl 12:58 Jul 24
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- Kelli and Pam, I totally agree. (m) - molly's mom 12:02 Jul 24
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- frankly, this is what I would do, too. - Nicole M 12:01 Jul 24
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- Oh, I'm not so sure about the biblical part of it. - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:05 Jul 24
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- I'm not sure you can. This is an ongoing battle for you, isn't it? I'm very sorry. *I* wouldn't... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:57 Jul 24
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- Perhaps it is not going to be possible. It would not be possible for my dh to convince me. (m) - Kate CA 11:56 Jul 24
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- is there someone he trusts who could sit down and talk to you? - Nicole M 11:55 Jul 24
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- I am with Kelli on this one. - Claire 12:58 Jul 24
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- But how to convince him? - srjbdl 11:51 Jul 24
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- Paying for one in daycare - sorry. nt - srjbdl 11:46 Jul 24
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- Sounds to me as if your plan is the best option for the family. - Claire 11:47 Jul 24
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- There's the rub. - srjbdl 11:42 Jul 24
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- let him get a 2nd job.... - Lady Jenn 11:15 Jul 24
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- I do medical transcription work.... - Lady Jenn 12:02 Jul 24
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- Thanks. It sounds like good work, if you have med. experience! (m) - Melora in NC 12:08 Jul 24
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- Thanks. It sounds like good work, if you have med. experience! (m) - Melora in NC 12:08 Jul 24
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- Is this medical or legal transcription work, or, perhaps, something that doesn't require lots of special training? (nt) - Melora in NC 11:36 Jul 24
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- I'd like to hear more about this too! nt - Julie 11:33 Jul 24
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- Can you tell me how you got the transription job? Or where I could look for one? I'd love to do this. nt - GothicGyrl 11:24 Jul 24
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- He won't. - srjbdl 11:20 Jul 24
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- I do medical transcription work.... - Lady Jenn 12:02 Jul 24
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- Other options are okay, too. - srjbdl 11:09 Jul 24
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- Dress professionally... - abbeyej 12:24 Jul 24
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- Always dress in a light layer underneath and a jacket or sweater...m - Tap, tap, tap 17:02 Jul 24
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- Oops meant to post under OP nt - Tap, tap, tap 17:03 Jul 24
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- Oops meant to post under OP nt - Tap, tap, tap 17:03 Jul 24
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- Always dress in a light layer underneath and a jacket or sweater...m - Tap, tap, tap 17:02 Jul 24
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- Every seminar I've ever gone to.... - Happy 11:18 Jul 24
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- I bought it in the store (not online), but the item number is 440122 and the name of it is "folding crate." HTH nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:12 Jul 24
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- I have the same one. It is great. nt - Melissa in NC 16:51 Jul 24
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- I have the same one. It is great. nt - Melissa in NC 16:51 Jul 24
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- I rip off the old sheet, put on the new one. 30 seconds, 1 minute max. What kind of sheets are you using?? nt - Ellie 0:06 Jul 25
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- Regular sheets and a waterproof mat underneath, then there is the problem of bumper pads and the little piano toy hooked on one end...wanna come change sheets at my house?nt - Mommy Newsom 10:50 Jul 25
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- I'll pack my bags and be on my way :-) nt - Ellie 15:12 Jul 25
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- I'll pack my bags and be on my way :-) nt - Ellie 15:12 Jul 25
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- Regular sheets and a waterproof mat underneath, then there is the problem of bumper pads and the little piano toy hooked on one end...wanna come change sheets at my house?nt - Mommy Newsom 10:50 Jul 25
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- Go out and buy these...m - Holly in FL 13:47 Jul 24
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- Yep! Those are just like mine! I just like mine better ;0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:01 Jul 24
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- Yep! Those are just like mine! I just like mine better ;0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:01 Jul 24
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- I make a flat crib sheet that attaches with snaps or ties to the rails...m - Tap, tap, tap 12:18 Jul 24
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- Here's what I do.... - Vkay 11:39 Jul 24
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- CHeck out these nifty crib sheets! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 11:37 Jul 24
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- Go without the bumper pads. Neither of my children had them and changing sheets was easy. nt - CookieMonster 10:56 Jul 24
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- I tried that once...(m) - Mommy Newsom 11:14 Jul 24
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- I tried that once...(m) - Mommy Newsom 11:14 Jul 24
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- Lol. Pull the bumpers high enough to pull the mattress from the back... - Trivium Academy 10:55 Jul 24
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- I think I will pull the pads way up, and try it next time(nt) - Mommy Newsom 11:18 Jul 24
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- I think I will pull the pads way up, and try it next time(nt) - Mommy Newsom 11:18 Jul 24
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- How many crib sheets do you own? - Kelli in TN 10:51 Jul 24
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- We did this...it saved me many a night - SheilaZ 15:33 Jul 24
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- Awesome idea. I am going to get a couple of more crib sheets so I can do this! nt - Caroline 11:25 Jul 24
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- My mattress is too thick and I don't have enough pads...but it sounds like something I would do!..nt - Mommy Newsom 11:21 Jul 24
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- I've done this, too. It's also a great way to use those blue plastic - momof10 11:02 Jul 24
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- Wow. Great idea! Where were you when I still had babies!?!? nt - katalaska 10:57 Jul 24
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- We did this...it saved me many a night - SheilaZ 15:33 Jul 24
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- Ask DH to do it? That's what I always did! LOL. No, just tough it out with your fav music. nt - Sherrill in WA 10:49 Jul 24
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- Good for you! But we're easy--now to convince your DH! Congrats on finishing the reorg. nt - Sherrill in WA 10:48 Jul 24
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- Wow, Amy. I'm not sure you have enough books! *g* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:47 Jul 24
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- It's very strange... - Laura in CT 11:22 Jul 24
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- This is our former hometown also and I think Laura in CT you may go to church with a close friend of mine - Sara in CT 13:35 Jul 24
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- Wow--small world, indeed. nt - Laura in CT 14:07 Jul 24
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- Wow--small world, indeed. nt - Laura in CT 14:07 Jul 24
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- Wow. How weird is that? We BOTH have a connection....(m) - molly's mom 11:34 Jul 24
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- Yeah, and lock my doors at night. nt - Laura in CT 11:49 Jul 24
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- Yeah, and lock my doors at night. nt - Laura in CT 11:49 Jul 24
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- This is our former hometown also and I think Laura in CT you may go to church with a close friend of mine - Sara in CT 13:35 Jul 24
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- Prayers sent for everyone in that area and the victim (NT) - Christina in Space Coast 11:08 Jul 24
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- How frightening, prayers for the whole community, esp. the surviving husband/father. - Trivium Academy 10:50 Jul 24
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- I understand.... - Kelli in TN 10:37 Jul 24
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- Oh, I'm so sorry. Pam is right. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 10:33 Jul 24
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- I'm so sorry... - Old Dominion Heather 10:29 Jul 24
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- Oh my. I read about this today. How horrible. Don't downplay the fact... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:27 Jul 24
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- Seriously....my blood is running ice-cold. And right now I"m at work (m) - molly's mom 10:31 Jul 24
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- I'm so sorry, (((MM)). My heart aches with you, most especially for the one who survived. (sm) - Doran 10:38 Jul 24
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- I can't even imagine how the poor man will heal and continue on (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:06 Jul 24
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- I can't even imagine how the poor man will heal and continue on (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 11:06 Jul 24
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- I'm so sorry, (((MM)). My heart aches with you, most especially for the one who survived. (sm) - Doran 10:38 Jul 24
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- Seriously....my blood is running ice-cold. And right now I"m at work (m) - molly's mom 10:31 Jul 24
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- There are a lot of items on this list!! Thanks for sharing it. nt - Kate CA 11:31 Jul 24
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- FYI, it looks as though it is their canned meat products (chili, stew, hash, etc.). nt - BarbaraL in OK 11:29 Jul 24
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- Happened to me... - mom2abcd 17:04 Jul 24
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- Not necessarily, but you should get it checked out (m) - Karin 10:53 Jul 24
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- I agree that this is abnormal based on what I remember being told at various times by different people. I would call now. nt - CookieMonster 10:47 Jul 24
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- Re: first cycle after the baby...is this normal? - Old Dominion Heather 10:32 Jul 24
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- I would call your OB if this is new for you (It sounds like it is.)nt - Amy in NY 10:11 Jul 24
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- Maybe. But my dh would never let me. nm - Janet in WA 16:17 Jul 24
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- you should also turn off dishwasher and dryer too--never leave them running unattended. nm - CalicoKat 12:17 Jul 24
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- No, don't leave the dishwasher running either. I had a friend whose house burned down. You can't trust appliances. nt - Belinda 11:16 Jul 24 (1)
- I wouldn't. nt - Tracy in Ky 9:35 Jul 24 (1)
- It's never been a two-way street for us either. But we didn't mind. We just kept inviting and enjoying them at our home. nm - Janet in WA 16:19 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the advice and empathy! Ya know, I wonder if I'm making more out this than need be...(m) - Colleen 15:03 Jul 24
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- We have dealt with this as well, but my feeble attempts to fix it have us in an interesting situation now,,, - Diana in OR 13:33 Jul 24
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- That should prove interesting; very interesting! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 14:58 Jul 24
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- That should prove interesting; very interesting! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 14:58 Jul 24
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- Ha! We live in suburbia and still have this problem... - Laurel in CA 12:25 Jul 24
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- Yeah, even living in a neighborhood and being involved in groups doesn't guarantee close friendships...(nt) - Colleen 14:57 Jul 24
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- Yeah, even living in a neighborhood and being involved in groups doesn't guarantee close friendships...(nt) - Colleen 14:57 Jul 24
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- We had this problem for a long time until we moved into - Karin 11:01 Jul 24
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- Well, I have to admit, I'm super happy not to live in a neighborhood and have lots of kids around. That'd be the other extreme! (nt) - Colleen 14:49 Jul 24
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- I agree, We're not at the lots of kids stage yet - Karin 18:52 Jul 24
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- I agree, We're not at the lots of kids stage yet - Karin 18:52 Jul 24
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- Re: We had this problem for a long time until we moved into - Rita Ann 13:19 Jul 24
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- Well, I have to admit, I'm super happy not to live in a neighborhood and have lots of kids around. That'd be the other extreme! (nt) - Colleen 14:49 Jul 24
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- Yep...I'm with ya' (sm) - Doran 10:56 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Doran. (nt) - Colleen 14:46 Jul 24
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- Thanks, Doran. (nt) - Colleen 14:46 Jul 24
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- This exact thing is what makes me nervous about hs'ing! sm - KIN 10:42 Jul 24
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- Yeah, everything has it's pros and cons! (nt) - Colleen 14:45 Jul 24
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- Yeah, everything has it's pros and cons! (nt) - Colleen 14:45 Jul 24
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- I know you don't like scouts but since my son joined 2 years ago he's just blossomed. - Belinda 10:31 Jul 24
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- No, I wouldn't add Scouts to our schedule...(m) - Colleen 14:44 Jul 24
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- Oh, I wanted to add, we live in the country. It does make it more work but so far its worth it. nt - Belinda 11:04 Jul 24
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- Same here.... - Debbie C. 11:00 Jul 24
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- That is such a great feeling. I've seen so many boys just radiate from finding a good friend at scouts. - Belinda 11:08 Jul 24
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- That is such a great feeling. I've seen so many boys just radiate from finding a good friend at scouts. - Belinda 11:08 Jul 24
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- No, I wouldn't add Scouts to our schedule...(m) - Colleen 14:44 Jul 24
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- Re: Boy, it's a good thing my older boys have each other because their social life is the pits. I'm feeling really bummed for them, especially my oldest. : ( (m) - Vivian 10:15 Jul 24
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- friendships for life? not in my experience - katilac 13:06 Jul 24
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- Well said--I agree. nt - strider 21:01 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I'm really talking here about casual friendships...(m) - Colleen 14:37 Jul 24
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- Well said--I agree. nt - strider 21:01 Jul 24
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- That is interesting! I disagree completely! (m) - Kate CA 11:47 Jul 24
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- Oh, I agree! (m) - Colleen 10:23 Jul 24
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- friendships for life? not in my experience - katilac 13:06 Jul 24
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- I think a few things factor into these situations - Laurie4b 10:10 Jul 24
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- Yep, that first one is key...(m) - Colleen 10:33 Jul 24
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- Yep, that first one is key...(m) - Colleen 10:33 Jul 24
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- I've got a 13 y/old and find the same void occuring here. I've (m) - Wild Prairie Stars 10:08 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the hugs. Backatcha! (nt) - Colleen 10:35 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the hugs. Backatcha! (nt) - Colleen 10:35 Jul 24
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- Is it possible (m) - Dana in NC 10:02 Jul 24
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- No, I don't believe that's an issue. (m) - Colleen 10:11 Jul 24
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- No, I don't believe that's an issue. (m) - Colleen 10:11 Jul 24
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- Re: Boy, it's a good thing my older boys have each other because their social life is the pits. I'm feeling really bummed for them, especially my oldest. : ( (m) - LisaL 9:38 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the empathy! (nt) - Colleen 10:11 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the empathy! (nt) - Colleen 10:11 Jul 24
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- And here's the same for Medieval and Early Modern! (link) - Sharon H. in IL 12:37 Jul 24
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- Oooh. RR doesn't carry that one! I hadn't even thought ahead to the next year. I added it to my wishlist! nt - Sherrill in WA 16:31 Jul 24
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- Oooh. RR doesn't carry that one! I hadn't even thought ahead to the next year. I added it to my wishlist! nt - Sherrill in WA 16:31 Jul 24
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- THANKS! He is actually sitting here in our classroom making a lapbook about baseball! I am sure the sky has split open and it is the second coming!!!! LOL!!!! nt - Mariann in Va. 10:12 Jul 24
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- We had the same miracle as well when we went to meds. Congrats! nt - jmgconner 10:05 Jul 24
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- WOW - that's great! I hope it's real too! And I'm SURE It is. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 9:45 Jul 24
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- Do you know anyone near you that's growing strawberries? - KH 10:00 Jul 24
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- I like gurneys.com. You want to buy the plants, not the seeds. - Jean in Wisc 9:31 Jul 24
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- Gurneys.com is a mail order nursery. - Raders Fan 9:06 Jul 24
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- I'm not an expert, but if I were you.... - Nicole M 8:59 Jul 24
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- I'm outside of Yellowknife NWT and.... - BirkenstockMom 12:12 Jul 24
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- Hi Birkenstock Mom - sherylinarctic 12:28 Jul 24
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- Re: Hi Birkenstock Mom - BirkenstockMom 17:14 Jul 24
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- Re: Hi Birkenstock Mom - sherylinarctic 21:18 Jul 24
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- Re: Hi Birkenstock Mom - sherylinarctic 21:18 Jul 24
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- Re: Hi Birkenstock Mom - BirkenstockMom 17:14 Jul 24
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- Hi Birkenstock Mom - sherylinarctic 12:28 Jul 24
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- Hey, Colleen... - abbeyej 8:54 Jul 24
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- Hmmm, this doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Colleen 9:44 Jul 24
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- Hmmm, this doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Colleen 9:44 Jul 24
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- If you doing the actual teaching of a high schooler, you must have a bachelor's. - KidsHappen 9:27 Jul 24
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- Depends on which option you choose - momof7 9:25 Jul 24
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- Register with a private entity and you are subject to their rules.... - Kelli in TN 8:35 Jul 24
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- Well, here are a couple of things - Karin 13:19 Jul 24
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- My brother works in the mid-east and he would say yes.... - Laurel in CA 12:23 Jul 24
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- Okay, I knew I should just skip this without reading it. - Jenni in KS 11:53 Jul 24
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- This came up in a group I was chatting with once... - 5wolfcubs 10:41 Jul 24 (1)
- My answer: absolutely not. In Christianity, Jesus is both fully God and fully man. In every other belief system, He is not. nt - FlockOfSillies 10:41 Jul 24
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- I say yes. (m) - Gigi 10:05 Jul 24
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- I think you'd find that only the most "liberal" members of either group would say yes. - PariSarah 9:43 Jul 24
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- Christians and Muslims definitely do *not* worship the same God. I would show them the huge differences between the two. nt - Tracy in Ky 9:37 Jul 24
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- This is my feeling, too - as a Christian, I worship a triune God - Father, Son, Holy Ghost (more) - momof10 9:42 Jul 24
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- This is my feeling, too - as a Christian, I worship a triune God - Father, Son, Holy Ghost (more) - momof10 9:42 Jul 24
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- My perception from outside any of the three religions is that Judaism, Christianity and Islam all worship the same God. Of course, members of those religions may give you different answers and I don't know if there is a universally agreed upon answer. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:35 Jul 24
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- What about the Archangel Gabriel? - mommylaw 9:06 Jul 24
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- Re: We are doing SOTW2, chapter 6 (about the Prophet Mohammed) with two other families for our history club today and the following question came up (religious content) - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:00 Jul 24
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- same here. nt - Peek a Boo 9:08 Jul 24
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- same here. nt - Peek a Boo 9:08 Jul 24
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- Re: We are doing SOTW2, chapter 6 (about the Prophet Mohammed) with two other families for our history club today and the following question came up (religious content) - Wendi 8:46 Jul 24
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- I think it depends who you ask. - Christina in OR 8:38 Jul 24
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- Works on the non-fat powdered milk we've been using. I'd give it a shot. nt - Dy 8:12 Jul 24
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- Excellent! I've finally got dh to be okay with powdered, so that's all we have. Thank you! (nt) - Melora in NC 8:14 Jul 24
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- Oh, I forgot - use the stuff you already have mixed up. - Dy 8:30 Jul 24
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- Glad you told me this -- I might otherwise have tried. It Wasn't easy (m) - Melora in NC 9:12 Jul 24
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- Glad you told me this -- I might otherwise have tried. It Wasn't easy (m) - Melora in NC 9:12 Jul 24
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- Oh, I forgot - use the stuff you already have mixed up. - Dy 8:30 Jul 24
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- Excellent! I've finally got dh to be okay with powdered, so that's all we have. Thank you! (nt) - Melora in NC 8:14 Jul 24
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- If it is only for 13 weeks, then I would do it - Hannah 13:20 Jul 24
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- I work for lousy pay for several reasons, but I personally wouldn't start this during a move - katilac 13:19 Jul 24
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- Grading writing takes a lot of time and effort. nt - karenciavo, high school writing teacher at a co-op 11:25 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I know. That was one of my former lives, lol. nt - aubrey 11:49 Jul 24
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- Yeah, I know. That was one of my former lives, lol. nt - aubrey 11:49 Jul 24
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- I've yet to find a co-op that fit into my schedule. - Belinda 10:46 Jul 24
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- I did this last year with a co-op. It consumed so much of my time. Never again! nt - BarbLA 10:28 Jul 24
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- I really enjoyed teaching co-op classes. (long) - Jenni in KS 9:01 Jul 24
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- excellent post!! I'll add - Peek a Boo 9:22 Jul 24
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- excellent post!! I'll add - Peek a Boo 9:22 Jul 24
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- I would not. (nt) - Colleen 8:37 Jul 24
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- Re: Should I teach? - momofmany 8:30 Jul 24
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- If I had a talent that I could swap for opportunities for my children, I would do it. nt - Kelli in TN 8:19 Jul 24
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- Ditto. nt - strider 8:43 Jul 24
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- Ditto. nt - strider 8:43 Jul 24
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- There is one proven method . . . - Luann in ID 13:30 Jul 24
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- Yep That's what worked for us! NS releases natural prosteglandins and causes uterine contractions. nm. - Chris in VA 15:55 Jul 24
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- Yep That's what worked for us! NS releases natural prosteglandins and causes uterine contractions. nm. - Chris in VA 15:55 Jul 24
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- ya know what? - momof10 11:04 Jul 24
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- If baby is ready, castor oil works well for many. (nt) - Debra in TX...worked for me! :) 9:33 Jul 24
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- I know someone who took castor oil, baby had a bm in utero, and was stillborn.. nt - Amy 10:30 Jul 24
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- I douby that there's a connection, based on how castor oil works. It wouldn't have gone into the baby's intestines. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 15:36 Jul 24
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- Two of my 3 had bms in utero and it hapened to a German cousiin as well - momofkhm 11:43 Jul 24
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- I've had 4 babies have bm's in utero. - srjbdl 10:43 Jul 24
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- I douby that there's a connection, based on how castor oil works. It wouldn't have gone into the baby's intestines. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 15:36 Jul 24
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- I know someone who took castor oil, baby had a bm in utero, and was stillborn.. nt - Amy 10:30 Jul 24
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- Go for a nice brisk walk, take a ride on an ATV over some bumpy roads, or just have patience! I went 18 days over with my 4th. nt - Becky (Alberta) 9:15 Jul 24
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- well, "doin' what comes naturally" is supposed to work. - Nicole M 8:58 Jul 24
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- One midwife I know suggests ... - dirty ethel rackham 9:37 Jul 24
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- One midwife I know suggests ... - dirty ethel rackham 9:37 Jul 24
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- have a friend who drank lots of Red Raspberry (leaf?) tea the day she went into labor. - momofkhm 8:51 Jul 24
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- I think this is Brenda's list....m - KLynnTX 8:36 Jul 24
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- Here's one.....m - Julieofsardis 8:08 Jul 24
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- Where's Brenda when you need her? She had a very complete list. Not to hijack your thread...but whatever happened to her? nt - OC MOM 8:05 Jul 24
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- check out the Isabella Bird collection at isabellabird.com... - cat in black 11:36 Jul 24
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- I need a company that shows pulled-together outfits that are not brown! - Laura in China 10:12 Jul 24
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- Have you looked at Garnett Hill? (nt) - Colleen 11:17 Jul 24
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- I need this, too! nt - Karin 11:03 Jul 24
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- Have you looked at Garnett Hill? (nt) - Colleen 11:17 Jul 24
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- Boy, the possibilities are endless! (m) - Colleen 8:59 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the suggestions (m) - Caroline 11:03 Jul 24
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- You're welcome. : ) (m) - Colleen 11:20 Jul 24
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- You're welcome. : ) (m) - Colleen 11:20 Jul 24
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- Colleen hit the nail right on the head: SHOES!!!!! (more) - Mariann in Va. 9:19 Jul 24
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- You know, I think you two must have clothing budgets for yourselves.... - Kelli in TN 9:55 Jul 24
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- Kelli, I thought the same thing! If it doesn't come from Goodwill or a resale shop, we don't buy it/can't afford it. (m) - Katia 10:28 Jul 24
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- But keep in mind...(m) - Colleen 10:48 Jul 24
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- Yes, but for many of us, we go without multiple televisions, and cable, and cell phones, and multiple vehicles, and sattelite, and we still can't afford to buy clothes anywhere but Goodwill and discount clothiers. - CookieMonster 11:07 Jul 24
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- I have to agree with Mariann in Va - there are amazing deals on eBay for lovely brands. Ross and Marshalls are also good places to find higher quality for less. :+) nt - Kate CA 11:52 Jul 24
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- Yes, that's true of many people. (m) - Colleen 11:16 Jul 24
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- I have to agree with Mariann in Va - there are amazing deals on eBay for lovely brands. Ross and Marshalls are also good places to find higher quality for less. :+) nt - Kate CA 11:52 Jul 24
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- Yes, but for many of us, we go without multiple televisions, and cable, and cell phones, and multiple vehicles, and sattelite, and we still can't afford to buy clothes anywhere but Goodwill and discount clothiers. - CookieMonster 11:07 Jul 24
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- But keep in mind...(m) - Colleen 10:48 Jul 24
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- My kids wear mostly stuff bought on ebay at amazing savings.....(more) - Mariann in Va. 10:20 Jul 24
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- That is why...(m) - Colleen 10:18 Jul 24
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- Oh, please don't think I meant it in a sour grapes sort of way.... - Kelli in TN 10:22 Jul 24
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- Kelli: THAT was funny!!!!! I think he is divine!!!!!! (more) - Mariann in Va. 10:27 Jul 24
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- Oh, he is divine. But I know it is in inappropriate to acknowledge that someone else's... - Kelli in TN 10:40 Jul 24
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- Oh, he is divine. But I know it is in inappropriate to acknowledge that someone else's... - Kelli in TN 10:40 Jul 24
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- Kelli: THAT was funny!!!!! I think he is divine!!!!!! (more) - Mariann in Va. 10:27 Jul 24
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- Ooops, left out "everyone" in that first line, but you get the drift. (nt) - Colleen 10:19 Jul 24
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- Oh, please don't think I meant it in a sour grapes sort of way.... - Kelli in TN 10:22 Jul 24
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- Kelli, do you have a Rugged Wearhouse over there? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:13 Jul 24
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- No, I wish we did. I have heard about them. nt - Kelli in TN 10:20 Jul 24
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- No, I wish we did. I have heard about them. nt - Kelli in TN 10:20 Jul 24
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- Kelli, I thought the same thing! If it doesn't come from Goodwill or a resale shop, we don't buy it/can't afford it. (m) - Katia 10:28 Jul 24
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- You know, I think you two must have clothing budgets for yourselves.... - Kelli in TN 9:55 Jul 24
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- Thanks for the suggestions (m) - Caroline 11:03 Jul 24
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- not sure but take a look of these? - Lh 8:50 Jul 24
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- Checked this book out of the library "Forever Cool".. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 8:49 Jul 24
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- I like AnnTaylorLoft.com, but some necklines are cut too low for my opinion of modest. nt - Carla in WA 8:46 Jul 24 (1)
- I think EddieBauer.com can look frumpy. It all depends on the style you choose. nt - Carla in WA 8:43 Jul 24
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- Go to jjill.com; I buy all my clothes from them. Worth the $$$. (more) - Mariann in Va. 8:08 Jul 24
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- I love the styles but almost all the outfits seem to be in brown! - Laura in China 8:30 Jul 24
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- Laura: they are showing more brown recently - which is not a color that I wear...(more) - Mariann in Va. 8:39 Jul 24
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- Thanks - I'll look at the other sites (nt) - Laura in China 8:49 Jul 24
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- Thanks - I'll look at the other sites (nt) - Laura in China 8:49 Jul 24
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- Laura: they are showing more brown recently - which is not a color that I wear...(more) - Mariann in Va. 8:39 Jul 24
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- I love the styles but almost all the outfits seem to be in brown! - Laura in China 8:30 Jul 24
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- about the movie... - Nicole M 8:51 Jul 24
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- Interestingly, my dh, who has not read the HP books past #1 liked this movie the best (m) - julie (in Georgetown)) 9:30 Jul 24
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- I agree about the movie - I think a trilogy would do it better justice - - Kari C in FL 9:23 Jul 24
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- Interestingly, my dh, who has not read the HP books past #1 liked this movie the best (m) - julie (in Georgetown)) 9:30 Jul 24
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- Well, *if* (more) - abbeyej 8:05 Jul 24
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- I would love (spoiler inside) - Julie (in Georgetown) 9:33 Jul 24
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- Re: I would love (spoiler inside) - abbeyej 12:43 Jul 24
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- I just KNEW.... - lovemyboys 19:35 Jul 24
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- I just KNEW.... - lovemyboys 19:35 Jul 24
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- Re: I would love (spoiler inside) - abbeyej 12:43 Jul 24
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- I would love (spoiler inside) - Julie (in Georgetown) 9:33 Jul 24
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- Here's a link to their current special offers. HTH. (l/i) - Dy 8:33 Jul 24
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- We just sold our house, I painted the bedrooms that were purple and blue m - Dawn in TN 15:37 Jul 24
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- Okay! Sane colored walls, white trim, what about the doors? Exterior door? - srjbdl 9:23 Jul 24
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- Interior doors are white - paint them white to match the trim as well? nt - srjbdl 9:24 Jul 24
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- yes nt - aubrey 9:35 Jul 24
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- yes nt - aubrey 9:35 Jul 24
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- LOL - sand not sane! nt - srjbdl 9:24 Jul 24
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- Interior doors are white - paint them white to match the trim as well? nt - srjbdl 9:24 Jul 24
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- I would definitely paint the purple and blue sand colored. - KidsHappen 8:14 Jul 24 (1)
- I would definitely paint the trim all the same color-- - aubrey 7:39 Jul 24
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- We repainted our house to sell and went with a cream/sand color with white trim in all the rooms.That's what I'd recommend nt - Quiver0f10 7:34 Jul 24
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- Ditto. nt - Sharon in SC 7:56 Jul 24
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- Though, my old home has a fair amount of stained trim and (m) - Sharon in SC 7:57 Jul 24
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- Though, my old home has a fair amount of stained trim and (m) - Sharon in SC 7:57 Jul 24
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- I agree. nt - Sunny 7:54 Jul 24
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- Ditto. nt - Sharon in SC 7:56 Jul 24
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- Here is how I make this work. - dirty ethel rackham 9:41 Jul 24
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- WOW.. a home kit? Never desired to try that at home, its $10 every 6 weeks here... only takes 10 mins at that.. nt - COrb 9:35 Jul 24
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- I always wax my eyebrows myself..after practice you will get better.. Happy Anniversary :o) nt - Kristy 9:04 Jul 24
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- Well, at least you still have two, technically. That's something. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, btw!!! - Dy 8:31 Jul 24
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- You know, one of our greatest strengths as a couple is our sense of humor ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:44 Jul 24
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- You know, one of our greatest strengths as a couple is our sense of humor ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:44 Jul 24
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- I've never had the nerve to try it at home . . . - Jackie in AR 7:46 Jul 24
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- Going to go buy one of those right now ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:45 Jul 24
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- Going to go buy one of those right now ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:45 Jul 24
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- Free Standard shipping - JanOH 8:31 Jul 24
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- 10% off $35 or more - LMA 7:49 Jul 24
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- We did redo the floors in our house... - Quiver0f10 8:28 Jul 24
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- Around here, realtors are putting in CHEAP clean, light carpet... - Sunny 7:57 Jul 24
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- The diningroom/hall is vinyl, not laminate. nt - srjbdl 7:58 Jul 24 (1)
- The most important flooring is in main areas - Christina in OR 7:38 Jul 24
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- The whole house is "the main areas" - it's 1300 square feet. nt - srjbdl 7:49 Jul 24
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- The whole house is "the main areas" - it's 1300 square feet. nt - srjbdl 7:49 Jul 24
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- Can you post pics? nt