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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 12 (0)
  • Friends for my kids, Friends for me? Family Standards... - Jen in MS 21:52 Jun 12 (2)
  • Have you guys seen this really funny tribute to moms on Youtube?-link inside. - Lorie in TX 21:18 Jun 12 (2)
  • Pressure Cooker size? - Shelly in MD 21:13 Jun 12 (0)
  • Hypothetical: Say my hoarding parents pass away and I need to get rid of a huge amount of pure junk. What service do I need? Salvage? Hauler? nt - Sherrill in WA 21:11 Jun 12 (0)
  • Advice re horse riding lesson fees needed. - Mabelen 21:11 Jun 12 (1)
  • Small prayer request. We ordered our wedding rings....... - Joanne the HappyHSer 20:51 Jun 12 (5)
  • Hpymomof3, how's your sunburn today? nt - Cindyg 20:49 Jun 12 (2)
  • How many years do I make my piano student take lessons? (m) - Sue in St Pete 20:42 Jun 12 (3)
  • looking for a good song to make a slideshow after a 5 family camping trip in Yosemite - amy 20:32 Jun 12 (1)
  • GRRR!! Bought used curriculum on ebay and the package arrived today busted open and EMPTY... how would you expect this to be handled (more)... - WhyRachael 20:03 Jun 12 (10)
  • I need swimming lesson help again. sm - LG Gone Wild 19:45 Jun 12 (1)
  • Exactly what is going on here???? - Remudamom 19:27 Jun 12 (6)
  • Someone else posted about this recently - how do you know what you want? (M) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:05 Jun 12 (6)
  • Question about keeping kids together in subjects... - Jennifer Not 18:49 Jun 12 (3)
  • I need some discipline help ... - Heidi in CA 18:48 Jun 12 (2)
  • My godfather died this morning.... - desert mom 18:47 Jun 12 (4)
  • *Anj*, can you email me please?m - Jeri 18:19 Jun 12 (1)
  • *Anj*, can you email me please?m - Jeri 18:19 Jun 12 (0)
  • Thanks to the cat who must always join me at the computer, I have reeeeaallllly big font now on my screen. How do I get rid of it? He is an old cat, and perhaps cannot see quite as well as he used to....nt - Maria from IN 18:17 Jun 12 (4)
  • I know we've discussed this before, but if you work and homeschool, what do you do? - Solamichella 18:06 Jun 12 (13)
  • The Most Excellent Bags (for storing produce) (m) - *anj* 17:49 Jun 12 (0)
  • Wowza! We have just had a miracle!! An update on my MIL... - Jacqui in mo 17:46 Jun 12 (2)
  • Requirements in Florida? - Christina in Space Coast 17:39 Jun 12 (3)
  • Tomato has"blossom end rot". Any suggestions for how to deal with this? - Brenda From Tenn 17:36 Jun 12 (6)
  • What's your favorite organizer and why? (m) - LauraQ 17:24 Jun 12 (8)
  • If you get an invitation to a graduation reception and cannot attend, do you give a gift - Momto3blessings 17:21 Jun 12 (4)
  • Looking for people friendly dishwasher liquid... - Robin in VA (aka Robinella) 17:14 Jun 12 (4)
  • Do any of you give your children fish oil (Omega-3) supplements? (lm) - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 17:11 Jun 12 (16)
  • This is touching: - Ann - Proud wife and mom of soldiers both currently serving the USA :o) 16:59 Jun 12 (3)
  • Spurs game tonight - would someone be so kind as to tell me when tip off is? thx. I looked at about half a dozen websites and I can not find the time of the game thx. nt - Alexandra 16:57 Jun 12 (1)
  • America's Cheapest Family and once a month shopping? Anyone read the book or do this idea? - Closeacademy 16:53 Jun 12 (14)
  • I'm looking for pictures of the US Presidents for our timeline next year. Low ink would be nice :) nt - cin 16:51 Jun 12 (6)
  • Babymacsmama, could you please...(m) - MoniMoni 16:46 Jun 12 (0)
  • Sewing session with silk & satin today, after yesterday's painting party. I'm taking tomorrow off and reading. Thanks (m) - Tammyla 16:43 Jun 12 (0)
  • How long do we need to keep our old tax returns? I'm cleaning out the filing cabinet tonight. Thanks! nt - Momto3blessings 16:43 Jun 12 (3)
  • Can we talk PDA's/phone combo for Mom's? (m) - Kisa in CA 16:31 Jun 12 (1)
  • A question specific to the Bosch universal - momofkhm 16:13 Jun 12 (1)
  • Bonnie in VA...how is your son? Did he see the doc? - Ria 15:59 Jun 12 (6)
  • 7th grade plans - hpymomof3 15:43 Jun 12 (1)
  • Well, it appears that we are staying in CA. Dh just called & said he was going to turn down the offers. nt - Daisy 15:38 Jun 12 (2)
  • Century Old Whale - e. in nc 15:36 Jun 12 (1)
  • Help with this quote (m) - Scarlett 15:19 Jun 12 (14)
  • Okay, I changed my blog - could you look again? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:54 Jun 12 (2)
  • Have you had experience with medical prescriptions that require "authorization?" I'm so confused and frustrated. - DollyM 14:54 Jun 12 (3)
  • Any ideas on how to keep onions and potatoes so they don't get rotten as quickly? (m) - Lynne 14:53 Jun 12 (4)
  • I'm almost afraid to say it in case I jinx myself.....but I'M DONE!!! Yippie!!! I finally finished painting the outside of our house! Phewwww!! Still have to finish inside, - momof7 14:38 Jun 12 (2)
  • Abbey or anyone---- I copied a list of recommended reading for my ds7 (m) - Scarlett 14:29 Jun 12 (3)
  • MoniMoni - would you please post your fish recipes? TIA! nt - KIN 14:22 Jun 12 (1)
  • PariSarah - Would you please post your Chicken Rice soup recipe? TIZ! nt - KIN 14:14 Jun 12 (7)
  • threelops - Would you please post or email me your Chicken Tortilla soup recipe?? TIA! nt - KIN 14:12 Jun 12 (1)
  • momof10, thanks for posting about rural route mail delivery. I asked a question below...(m) - Colleen 14:05 Jun 12 (0)
  • Can someone help us identify this bird? - Cricket 13:58 Jun 12 (5)
  • Help--4yo dd & TP - aubrey 13:54 Jun 12 (14)
  • Eat or throw away... - Julianne in VA 13:50 Jun 12 (7)
  • Is it possible (safe?) to remove veterinary staples at home? Don't they use some special tool? Hate to pay for the visit, but also don't want to hurt kitty. nt - Doran 13:45 Jun 12 (6)
  • Holly in Fl, just got your recipe. Thanks so much! Sounds like a great Father's Day meal... - Classical Michele 13:42 Jun 12 (0)
  • How can homeschoolers have fun this summer? The Carnival of Homeschooling - Henry Cate 13:41 Jun 12 (0)
  • Is it possible (safe?) to remove veterinary staples at home? Don't they use some special tool? Hate to pay for the visit, but also don't want to hurt kitty. nt - Doran 13:38 Jun 12 (0)
  • Learning liteature arts through literature. Has anyone used this? Likes, dislikes nt - lynn 13:37 Jun 12 (1)
  • This will make some of you happy, but I hope you'll help anyway (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 13:32 Jun 12 (3)
  • Does anyone know anything about "Mush Ball?" It is like... - Shelly in IL 13:30 Jun 12 (0)
  • No real update.... - Pamela 13:30 Jun 12 (1)
  • Ladies - may I please ask for your good thoughts, crossed fingers, positive vibes.... - Pster 13:27 Jun 12 (8)
  • Normally a lurker, but may I take a quick VBS-related poll? (m) - Lorna in the boonies 13:01 Jun 12 (77)
  • Does your dishwasher work? Did it cost under $500 (or close)? Please tell me what it is! - HomeOnTheRanch 13:00 Jun 12 (9)
  • Large numbers of children/people exhaust me, how to overcome this? - Drama Mom 12:56 Jun 12 (11)
  • I know I asked this last week but now I want to know why? Why did you buy the "big" mixer you bought? - momofkhm 12:50 Jun 12 (7)
  • how do I teach my 11yr old dd to focus and not get distracted? - HollyDay 12:46 Jun 12 (6)
  • I've lost the directions to my rice cooker, can anyone help me??? nt - KIN 12:43 Jun 12 (3)
  • how about dress up clothes? how long do you keep those? nt - Jodi-FL 12:40 Jun 12 (2)
  • Do any of you have a soy milk maker that you can recommend? What features should I look for? Can I use our soybeans from the farm? - Jean in Wisc 12:30 Jun 12 (3)
  • Why do I never seem to be able to carry out goals? Is this laziness, or some other character flaw? - Michelle T 12:30 Jun 12 (9)
  • would you get rid of books that are readily available at any library in order to make room for more books? - Jodi-FL 12:25 Jun 12 (11)
  • Help with a roast - pot chuck who knows what it is - momee 12:14 Jun 12 (4)
  • What should I look for in purchasing a baby gate thing for a pool? One of those safety fences....ty nt - Pster 11:56 Jun 12 (5)