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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 16 (0)

You know, when looking for a good date night movie... - Dy 22:55 Jun 16 (0)

So, do any of you have a facebook account? At what age would you let your child have an account? What about for MSN? Thanks. nt. - JC inON 22:11 Jun 16 (0)

Has anyone been to a birthday party at a LEGO store? . . . - Brenda in FL 21:42 Jun 16 (0)

Has anyone moved to an acreage and found themselves too isolated?... - Jeanne in MN 21:11 Jun 16 (2)

Yes (m) - Liz CA 21:37 Jun 16 (0)
I've been there... - mom2abcd 21:24 Jun 16 (0)

Thinking of Joanne, and hoping she is totally happy, not overwhelmingly tired and very, very married! nt - Hope in Chicago 21:02 Jun 16 (0)

Film on barrettes - thanks for the cleaning suggestions! - lovemykids 20:46 Jun 16 (0)

Jessica TA- can I be you when I grow up? <wink> nt. - Corb 20:44 Jun 16 (1)

You don't want to do that! : ) - Trivium Academy 21:30 Jun 16 (0)

Nashville, TN....new to board and homeschooling - Cathy in SC 20:09 Jun 16 (2)

Go see the replica of the Parthenon (esp. if you like Ancient History)... - Stacia 20:51 Jun 16 (0)
Welcome!!! I don't have any suggestions about Nashville, but, I wanted to say enjoy your home schooling journey!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 20:24 Jun 16 (0)

I found all the laundry detergent makin' stuff at my Kroger. I will make it up next week. I know you were all waiting with bated breath to see if I could find Fels Naptha!!!!nt - Kelli in TN 19:47 Jun 16 (2)

So weird, I tried to reply, but it didn't show up. Anyway....(m) - *anj* 20:11 Jun 16 (0)
So weird, I tried to reply, but it didn't show up. Anyway....(m) - *anj* 20:11 Jun 16 (0)

Nancy Drew movie - any reviews? nt - HollyDay 19:31 Jun 16 (2)

My 13 yodd liked it but thought it was scary. She tends to be a little bit sensitive. nt - KPM 20:43 Jun 16 (0)
My 11 yodd saw it last night and LOVED it. nm - Whitney in KY 20:14 Jun 16 (0)

Defiance in 7 year old - help! - LJ 19:18 Jun 16 (30)

I'd pick my battles... - Robin in NC 21:56 Jun 16 (0)
This helped me for routines, and it helps the child feel a sense of responsibility (m) - Veronica 21:51 Jun 16 (0)
Where's her Dad? I'd give my feedback to dh and ask him for reinforcement. Sometimes little girls listen better to their fathers at certain ages, for us 7/8 is one of them. nm - CalicoKat 21:24 Jun 16 (0)
I don't think your expectations or your remedy are age-appropriate. - PariSarah 20:41 Jun 16 (0)
Just a thought - Karen in CO 20:37 Jun 16 (2)
- Well, she has told me she feels like she doesn't belong to the family. LOL! - LJ 20:43 Jun 16 (1)
  - Re: Well, she has told me she feels like she doesn't belong to the family. LOL! - Karen in CO 21:15 Jun 16 (0)
If the concept worked before... - Call Me Cordelia 20:28 Jun 16 (0)
I guess I wouldn't give her 3 chances to defy you openly like that... - Dayle in Guatemala 20:21 Jun 16 (0)
My nearly 7 dd gets one chance only... - Lisa in MN 19:46 Jun 16 (0)
If you plan to go with that analogy, I think you need to cut down the number of warnings... - abbeyej 19:29 Jun 16 (18)
- I agree - too many warnings just reinforces the not minding, imo. nt - Veronica 21:54 Jun 16 (0)
- And I agree, too, but I don't get the concept of a "time-out"...(m) - Colleen 20:11 Jun 16 (0)
- ITA.......I think the punishment for out-and-out defiance needs to be swift and certain......... - OKCyndi 19:40 Jun 16 (0)
- I'm not sure how that could work... - LJ 19:37 Jun 16 (14)
  - Thought of a clarification... - LJ 19:44 Jun 16 (7)
    - But there can't be an 'or she loses out' - that's not minding you. She has to do it, or....do it! Does that make sense? m - Veronica 22:02 Jun 16 (0)
    - Actually, I don't think that's a problem... - abbeyej 19:50 Jun 16 (4)
      - Yep. Life as she knows it is over. But also... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 19:53 Jun 16 (3)
        
        Yes, the out of the blue is part of it.. She has no concept of time. nt - LJ 20:01 Jun 16 (2)
        
        I used the timer a lot when my kids acted like this. - KPM 20:53 Jun 16 (0)
        
        A written daily schedule/ routine would be a very good idea then. You can use pictures as well as words if she's very visual. nt - abbeyej 20:05 Jun 16 (0)
    - Defiance about work results in more work at my house. Lots of work! I make them too tired to talk back. nt - Daisy 19:45 Jun 16 (0)
  - We schedule things a little differently (sm) - Daisy 19:43 Jun 16 (1)
    - I agree with the other posters that you really need to nip this or she'll be impossible at 13. nt - Daisy 19:44 Jun 16 (0)
  - Well, what does she have in her room besides a sheet and a change of clothes? - abbeyej 19:43 Jun 16 (2)
    - My thoughts exactly. (m) - molly's mom 19:53 Jun 16 (0)
    - LOL! My 7.5yo is earning back her tent & loving family right now. She has to go 1 wk without pitching a fit! nt - Daisy 19:51 Jun 16 (0)
  - What do you plan to do... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 19:40 Jun 16 (0)
Ummm...I'd use my Mommy voice and my child would be yes ma'm'in all over the place to get back in my good graces. Honestly, three strikes is three too many. Try one disrespectful comment lands you in an all expense paid trip to your very boring room for the night. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:23 Jun 16 (0)

We just saw a sneak preview of Ratatouille... - momofkhm 19:12 Jun 16 (1)

Thanks for the review! (nt) - Stacia 21:38 Jun 16 (0)

Food poisoning, yuck. Wanna help me figure out the culprit? (m) - Whisperlily 19:11 Jun 16 (1)

You should let your county health department know. - KPM 20:32 Jun 16 (0)

Nutrimill grain mill question - can you make whole wheat pastry flour........... - OKCyndi 19:04 Jun 16 (2)

pastry flour is different - - HollyDay 19:34 Jun 16 (1)
- Aha! I get it - thanks! One more question, if you don't mind....... - OKCyndi 19:43 Jun 16 (0)

Jessica TA-Learning room looks great! How are you able to put captions right onto your pictures??? Nt - Jennifer Not 18:40 Jun 16 (1)

Photoshop, I used to be a graphic designer so I have some software still. : ) Any photo editing program should be able to do it. nt - Trivium Academy 19:42 Jun 16 (0)

Anyone know if the six StarWars dvds have been released in a set? nt - Angela in TX 18:35 Jun 16 (1)

We haven't been able to find one yet....just the original three. nt - Ellie 21:51 Jun 16 (0)

Mil took dd to buy flip flops, make-up, etc. - aubrey 18:13 Jun 16 (7)

You can buy flip-flops at Michael's or JoAnn's and get the little decoration kits. My Girl Scouts thought this was awesome. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:08 Jun 16 (0)
Oh definitely another pair! My dd (12) wants to own as many as possible. nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:15 Jun 16 (5)
- When I was a kid, I owned TWO pairs of shoes. That's it!! Dd--at FOUR--owns 6? Maybe more, lol! I guess there's nothing like being the only girl. nt - aubrey 18:17 Jun 16 (4)
  - I understand. I have FOUR girls...and the shoes multiply like bunnies! nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:18 Jun 16 (3)
    - And not limited to girls! my boys collect them as well! UGH nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:33 Jun 16 (0)
    - Clarification: Unless we're going somewhere like church... - Call Me Cordelia 18:19 Jun 16 (1)
      - You must live at my house! LOL. nt. - Whisperlily 18:57 Jun 16 (0)

I would like to make Vanilla this year for Xmas gifts....can someone give me directions? - Lorri 18:02 Jun 16 (13)

Couldn't be easier... (m) - *anj* 18:10 Jun 16 (12)
- Thanks...I also wonder where to buy the beans..and how soon do I need to start? - Lorri 19:35 Jun 16 (2)
  - I buy Madagascar organic beans from Arizona Vanilla Company on Ebay. nt - Holly in FL 20:36 Jun 16 (0)
  - Check the reply below, I gave a link for the vendor I used. (m) - *anj* 20:03 Jun 16 (0)
- Do you use good vodka or the cheap stuff? And don't you guys have a source for beans on Ebay? nt - OKCyndi 19:00 Jun 16 (2)
  - Yes, definitely cheap vodka. My only stipulation was that it come in a glass bottle. (m) - *anj* 20:00 Jun 16 (0)
  - Yes, definitely cheap vodka. My only stipulation was that it come in a glass bottle. (m) - *anj* 19:59 Jun 16 (0)
- Yep...also...m - Holly in FL 18:29 Jun 16 (3)
  - That's very cool -a couple questions for you... - Denise in IN 18:57 Jun 16 (2)
    - Answers...m - Holly in FL 20:32 Jun 16 (0)
    - I don't strain mine. The flavor just intensifies as it ages. (m) - *anj* 19:52 Jun 16 (0)
- Is this how they make "pure vanilla extract" or will this taste different? - Whisperlily 18:13 Jun 16 (1)
  - It's the real stuff! Just give it a few months. Don't start it in Nov and expect to have gifts for Christmas (ask me how I know!) nt - Ria 18:14 Jun 16 (0)

April in VA....I would like a copy of your menu...thanks - Lorri 18:01 Jun 16 (1)

Can someone who received April's menu send it to Lorri? nt - Trivium Academy 20:05 Jun 16 (0)

Okay, Doran...here is the whole wheat flour brownie recipe! m - Holly in FL 17:45 Jun 16 (12)

Mrrpppssss Hmmlyyyy, mrrspppss ssssmssshhh. (sm) - Doran 19:06 Jun 16 (1)
- You're welcome. Squirt is great!...thanks for asking. He's trying to say "good morning." nt - Holly in FL 20:33 Jun 16 (0)
I'm excited about this recipe - thanks! nt - OKCyndi 19:03 Jun 16 (0)
Hey, I thought this recipe was for **ME**. Who invited all you people?? (grinning wildly and never mind the chocolate bits on my teeth) nt - Doran 18:42 Jun 16 (1)
- Lol! nt - Stephanie in FL 18:55 Jun 16 (0)
Oh, yum! Thanks, Holly! :) nt - Ria 18:06 Jun 16 (0)
Now wait just a darn second here, Holly. Are you saying you get away with making brownies in a small pan?! LOL (m) - Colleen 17:52 Jun 16 (1)
- Smiles! m - Holly in FL 17:59 Jun 16 (0)
OKCyndi...here is the brownie recipe that I promised you about a month ago! BTW...I made your chicken stock this afternoon with a whole chicken...made a huge pot of chicken and dumplings! YUM!!! nt - Holly in FL 17:46 Jun 16 (3)
- Was it any different than your usual method? Will you share how you make dumplings? I don't know about that angle. nt - OKCyndi 19:01 Jun 16 (1)
  - Here is my usual way of doing it...m - Holly in FL 21:10 Jun 16 (0)
- My tweeking...none really. m - Holly in FL 17:53 Jun 16 (0)

Osmosis Mom--just saw your post below re ob/gyn...m - Amy in TX 17:37 Jun 16 (0)

Jean in WI, regarding small farms and finding a niche...(m) - Colleen 17:37 Jun 16 (0)

Update: The machine is off. - April in VA 17:33 Jun 16 (21)

You have my sympathy and prayers, April. nt - Yvette in CA 22:09 Jun 16 (0)
How very sad. (Was this the four year old boy?) I will pray for you all. nt - mom2abcd 20:47 Jun 16 (0)
(((April))) I can't even begin to understand the depth of grief you are all feeling. Prayers and thoughts to you.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 19:46 Jun 16 (0)
April, I'm so very sorry. nt - PariSarah 19:21 Jun 16 (0)
Heartsick for your family.........nt - OKCyndi 19:06 Jun 16 (0)
I'm so very sorry. (nt) - Andie 18:58 Jun 16 (0)
April -- You and your family have my deepest sympathies (sm) - Doran 18:45 Jun 16 (0)
(((April))), I am so sorry. Praying for your family. nt - Stephanie in FL 18:45 Jun 16 (0)
So very sorry for you all nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:36 Jun 16 (0)
I can't even fathom. So very sad. :( NT - Night Elf 18:17 Jun 16 (0)
Heart breaking. So sorry. nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:16 Jun 16 (0)
I'm so sorry. nt - aubrey 18:08 Jun 16 (0)
April. Words cannot express how sorry I am. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. nt - Linko 18:02 Jun 16 (0)
((April)) I'm sorry. nt - Trivium Academy 17:56 Jun 16 (0)
Oh no...((())). nt - LG Gone Wild 17:56 Jun 16 (0)
Deeply sorry for your family's loss. nt. - CactusPair 17:49 Jun 16 (0)
(((April))) :( nt - ChristyX5 17:48 Jun 16 (0)
So terribly sorry April. - Marie in OH 17:48 Jun 16 (0)
So sorry. :( (nt) - Scarlett 17:44 Jun 16 (0)
So tragic. I'm sorry, (((April))). (nt) - Colleen 17:37 Jun 16 (0)
Oh, April. I'm so very sorry. nt - Ria 17:34 Jun 16 (0)

Sara in Ohio... - Call Me Cordelia 17:23 Jun 16 (0)

I'm brain dead in regards to any more meal planning...with heat and humidity on it's way, does anyone have...(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:31 Jun 16 (23)

Grain salads -- all you cook is the grain - Doran 19:14 Jun 16 (2)
- Share please! nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 20:17 Jun 16 (0)
- Same idea here. Orzo and wheat berries (spelt) have become two of my "salad" staples. (nt) - Colleen 20:05 Jun 16 (0)
Here is what we eat all summer long - Home made Salad Bar (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 18:52 Jun 16 (0)
How about sushi rolls? You needn't add the raw fish but fill the rolls with cucumbers, avocados, smoked samon, cream cheese and so forth. nt - LG Gone Wild 17:58 Jun 16 (1)
- Yum, yum, yum! What are some of your favorite combos, LG? - Ria 18:08 Jun 16 (0)
My family loves BLT's. nt - Amy in PA 17:48 Jun 16 (0)
An easy, light supper for hot days... - abbeyej 17:34 Jun 16 (0)
Gazpacho (cold Mexican tomato soup w/ fresh veggies) and egg salad sanwiches; vichysoisse (cold potato-leek soup), salads. nt - Ria 17:32 Jun 16 (0)
Don't know why they don't want the crockpot, but - Call Me Cordelia 17:26 Jun 16 (2)
- Well, our crockpot has a disgusting "weird" smell when it's on, and the only thing I know to cook is "Cream Of Something Soup On Top Of Meat"! nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 20:16 Jun 16 (1)
  - It can cook a roast (no cream soups) and if you plug it in outside or in a garage - Sharon H. in IL 21:00 Jun 16 (0)
Thanks everyone! I'm making a store list now...no more chili or steamy roast beef until cooler temps return! (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 17:14 Jun 16 (0)
One of my favorite summer dinners is stuffed tomatoes. - Brigitte in NC 16:47 Jun 16 (0)
I like to cook a 20lb turkey on the grill and then freeze leftovers for "fast food" days when I'm tired. - CalicoKat 16:46 Jun 16 (3)
- I have never attempted more than burgers or chicken on a grill...how do you cook a turkey and how long does it take? nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 17:15 Jun 16 (2)
  - It's simple. It takes about 4 hours - CalicoKat 17:33 Jun 16 (1)
    - forgot to add that the giblets are good grilled too. They cook quickly though. yum! - CalicoKat 17:34 Jun 16 (0)
I agree (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:45 Jun 16 (0)
lots of grilled "stuff", salads, fruit, tuna, etc nt - HollyDay 16:42 Jun 16 (0)
I felt the same way the other night... - Lynne 16:38 Jun 16 (0)
During temps around F 100, I have in desperation... - Liz CA 16:35 Jun 16 (1)
- That sounds yummy! :) nt - Ria 17:32 Jun 16 (0)

I know you ladies are savvy...need to pop in and ask for great websites to buy housing stuff at... - ma23peas 16:30 Jun 16 (1)

Congratulations! Have fun with it all! Some ideas... - mom2abcd 18:15 Jun 16 (0)

about yearly testing and 13yo boys... - Virginia Dawn 16:29 Jun 16 (2)

I could easily be a misplaced brain... - Call Me Cordelia 17:28 Jun 16 (1)
- That, of course, would be *It* - although I might work too! nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:13 Jun 16 (0)

I just got back from WM and they had books on CD for $1.25-$3.50 - Quiver0f10 16:15 Jun 16 (1)

Cool. See they have great prices. I don't see how anyone can argue with that (nt) - Scarlett 19:13 Jun 16 (0)

Does anyone else's dc do this? - Dayle in Guatemala 15:59 Jun 16 (0)

Regarding the "neighborly dilemma" from below msg - Delbra 15:35 Jun 16 (4)

That's great, and I like how this has been done! nt - Karin 15:53 Jun 16 (0)
Sounds perfect! nt - PariSarah 15:49 Jun 16 (0)
Well done! I will remember this!! nt - Call Me Cordelia 15:41 Jun 16 (0)
That is so sweet! You have a very gracious daughter! :) nt - Ria 15:36 Jun 16 (0)

Decluttered ds' room AND put up posters!!! Feeling victorious. moving on to the pile of school stuff in the dining room . . . . nt - strider 15:31 Jun 16 (13)

Doesn't it feel GRRRReat! I just finished our learning room! - Trivium Academy 17:55 Jun 16 (3)
- the link I didn't provide before - Trivium Academy 17:56 Jun 16 (2)
  - Jessica- your bookshelves look like mine.. What did I miss on the tub convo? Thanks btw, for your pix! You have been a BUSY woman this month!!! nt - Corb 18:39 Jun 16 (1)
    - I didn't realize how much we love homeschooling until we took a long break! At least we're getting other things done. : ) - Trivium Academy 19:45 Jun 16 (0)
Good for you! - Night Elf 16:13 Jun 16 (0)
Doesn't that feel good? Enjoy your evening! Relax, watch a movie, eat something indulgent!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:45 Jun 16 (0)
What did you do with the things? - April in VA 15:38 Jun 16 (5)
- LOL--I understand you're joking, but for the record I donate clothes to cousins and toys to charity. :)) nt - strider 17:37 Jun 16 (0)
- I was going to type the same thing until I saw your post LOL. Too funny! nt - Quiver0f10 16:16 Jun 16 (0)
- Shhh! LOL (nt) - Liz CA 16:14 Jun 16 (0)
- That's so hilarious! That was my first thought when I saw the post too! NT - Night Elf 16:13 Jun 16 (0)
- LOL! nt - home'scool 15:43 Jun 16 (0)
Stride on! Good job. (nt) - buddhabelly 15:35 Jun 16 (0)

Happy Birthday, Amy in Orlando! [do I get free soap now? *g*] nt - buddhabelly 15:30 Jun 16 (1)

Oops, I see I get your *teenager.* Um, never mind! (nt) - buddhabelly 15:31 Jun 16 (0)

And a kitchen remodeling question: - PariSarah 15:25 Jun 16 (1)

I have no idea about tile, but... - Brigitte in NC 16:54 Jun 16 (0)

pajama mama....pinto bean ideas....more - lottie j. 15:16 Jun 16 (0)

Please help me understand - Stanford Achievement Test question... - SueTx 15:02 Jun 16 (2)

I think I know what the cluster means (m) - Veronica 22:09 Jun 16 (0)
We haven't received ours yet..... - Melissa B 20:28 Jun 16 (0)

All afternoon I've been tracing artwork for VBS to James Taylor and Carole King way up loud, complete with body movement and sing along. Kinda out of character for this stauch Presbyterian! But I need some suggestions for other music like Sweet Baby James to add to my collection. It's been too long for me to remember any former favorites. Thanks! (nt) - Janie, whose children have wondered what has happened to their mother.... 14:36 Jun 16 (6)

My son got James Taylor and Cat Stevens for Christmas. He thinks that he's discovered them, lol. I understand.... how about working to some Beatles? This is what I cleaned house to, all last week. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 18:49 Jun 16 (0)
Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Booker T and the MG's, BeeGees, Olivia Newton John-- - cat in black 17:03 Jun 16 (0)
Dan Fogelberg? Vintage Paul Simon? Carley Simon? (m) - Dy 14:45 Jun 16 (1)
- Thanks, Dy! I listen to Simon & Garfunkel a lot but they kinda lack the heavy beats I was after today. I'd forgotten about Carley! (nt) - Janie 16:13 Jun 16 (0)
I love Carole King! Do you like any of the early Carly Simon or Elton John? nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 14:45 Jun 16 (1)
- Oh yeah! I love the early Elton John. His early piano music is great! Thanks, Kim! (nt) - Janie 16:14 Jun 16 (0)

The party is in full swing over here. And I feel like I might cry! - Ria 14:22 Jun 16 (7)

Thanks, everyone (m) - Ria 15:39 Jun 16 (0)
Ria! I understand after having graduated three children. nt - Merry 15:30 Jun 16 (0)
(((Ria))) It's hard to let them go. I always say motherhood is bittersweet. If you do your job, they grow up independent and can live life without help from you. They will come back now because they WANT to! (well, that and laundry!)nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:28 Jun 16 (0)
Awww....Ria......what a great job you've done raising them to this point. Celebrate with a good, long, cleansing cry! (nt) - molly's mom....sentimental about babies growing up today too! 14:46 Jun 16 (0)
Dang, Ria -- now you're gonna make ME cry! Here, have a tissue and a shoulder. (sm) - Doran 14:43 Jun 16 (0)
Ria, I just attended my first homeschool graduation ceremony . . . - Christy B 14:42 Jun 16 (0)
Oh, you poor thing. It is so ok to cry. nt - Tammyla 14:27 Jun 16 (0)

Anybody know where to find/watch/see Lost Season 3 BEFORE Dec 11? TIA nt - aubrey 14:02 Jun 16 (2)

Don't tell me... - Snickelfritz 19:18 Jun 16 (1)
- link only - snickelfritz 19:20 Jun 16 (0)

Does anybody know how to make mint tea? Dh is starting to cotton on to the fact that mint is an invasive herb, and I'm running out of ideas for using it. nt - PariSarah 13:54 Jun 16 (7)

You probably know this, but you can dry it and use it anytime. (m) - Kate CA 16:18 Jun 16 (0)
Make Mint Chocolate ice cream - Mary Ellen 15:18 Jun 16 (0)
Tabouli (sp?) Salad had mint in it. I also like to add some fresh chopped mint, basil, cilantro, etc. as a garnish on soup (any kind). It's called raw soup. nm - CalicoKat 14:56 Jun 16 (0)
I've got two bundles in a 1/2 gallon jar making "sun tea" as I type. (sm) - Doran 14:48 Jun 16 (0)
Mint limeade! Minted peas! Mint sauce for meats... - abbeyej 14:47 Jun 16 (0)
Oooohhh my fave! Just plunk it into some boiling water and, voila! Tea! (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 14:09 Jun 16 (0)
Do you mean how do you dry it to make tea later or just make tea from fresh leaves? m - Shelby6 14:04 Jun 16 (0)

Very short silly video of my two year old dancing. (m) - Robin in NC 13:43 Jun 16 (6)

LOL...too cute -precious moments! - HomeLife4Them 16:58 Jun 16 (0)
Love it! Thanks for sharing! nt - strider 15:34 Jun 16 (0)
Hysterical, it needs to be longer! nm - ?Remudamom 14:28 Jun 16 (1)
- I know! He kept stopping so he could watch himself. I have several short clips, but no way to string them together. nt - Robin in NC 14:51 Jun 16 (0)
He's so cute! And talented! ;) (nt) - Andie 14:05 Jun 16 (0)
That is too cute! He's got the moves! :) nt - Ria 13:50 Jun 16 (0)

Where can you buy Washing Soda - for making one's own laundry soap? Not at Walmart or Dollar general ? WHere should I look? (nt) - Ed'sdaughter 13:10 Jun 16 (1)

I found it at the grocery store in the cleaning section. nt - Amy in NY 14:16 Jun 16 (0)

Why I pack on pounds during the first trimester.... - Amy in PA (who still has no idea how to make the announcement to DH tomorrow) 12:15 Jun 16 (15)

i sent my dh pink and blue balloons with a card saying - mom42terrificgirls 18:52 Jun 16 (0)
I handed my dh a bib that said, "I Love My Daddy" on it. He went pale! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:47 Jun 16 (0)
If he's like my DH he already knows, mine always seemed to know before i did, nt - akmommy 15:35 Jun 16 (1)
- Same here -- but surprising him sure sounds like fun! :o) nt - abbeyej 15:39 Jun 16 (0)
I wrapped up a baby outfit and gave it to him :0) it still took him a minute to figure it out nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:56 Jun 16 (1)
- I like this one :-) nt - Peek a Boo 15:08 Jun 16 (0)
Do you have "stork" parking in store parking lots around you?... - Sarah in FL 14:38 Jun 16 (0)
How about wrapping up a box of saltines and giving it to him. nt - Shelby6 14:05 Jun 16 (1)
- Or buying (or having each of your children make) a card from each of your children and an extra one from the baby with a ? nt - Shelby6 14:45 Jun 16 (0)
Ideas on how to announce to dh... - aubrey 13:58 Jun 16 (0)
Try green apples (or carrots). I gain a lot of water and have already swollen fingers - Osmosis Mom 12:48 Jun 16 (3)
- I've thought the same thing. But my clothes are still fine and I think he knows better than to comment about my little "pooch" or he'd get a big "punch" lol. Thanks for the tip on the apples. I'll go slice a granny smith right now. nt - Amy in PA 12:59 Jun 16 (2)
  - Referring to the apple called Granny Smith so as not to offend any Grandma's out there whose last name may be Smith. LOL. - Amy in PA 13:01 Jun 16 (1)
    - ROFL!!! And on this humourous note, I'm back off to my real life tasks--again. nt - Karin 13:05 Jun 16 (0)
You might try upping your protein intake, if you can. Add some cheese to the crackers? PB on the graham crackers? nt - abbeyej 12:23 Jun 16 (0)

To Eat or Not Eat, that is the question? - Deidre in GA 12:12 Jun 16 (5)

Quiche or Mac&Cheese coming up!! nt - Laurel in CA 15:39 Jun 16 (0)
Toss. Cheese is one of those foods that the mold spores grow deeeeep. nt. - Jean in Wisc 15:05 Jun 16 (0)
Cut off any white on the cheese itself. Taste a bite. If the flavor hasn't gotten too strong, eat it! nt - lovemykids 14:38 Jun 16 (0)
Well, *I* wouldn't eat it. I might trust Ria's opinion more, but I still wouldn't take the chance! nt - Kristine out of lurking 13:52 Jun 16 (0)
Eat it, of course (m) - Ria 12:13 Jun 16 (0)

What a week - prayer request... - Shelly in IL 12:06 Jun 16 (5)

Prayers here. nt - Tammyla 14:29 Jun 16 (0)
Blessings and hugs, Shelly. nt - Doran 12:39 Jun 16 (0)
I'm so sorry nt - Amy in PA 12:17 Jun 16 (0)
(((Shelly))) m - Ria 12:11 Jun 16 (0)
I'll say a prayer for all of you, Shelly. nt - Amy in Orlando 12:09 Jun 16 (0)

Update on my cousin's baby... - April in VA 12:04 Jun 16 (4)

Oh, what a tragedy. These poor people...(nt) - Colleen 16:42 Jun 16 (0)
I'm sorry. Hoping they can somehow find peace. nt - Doran 12:38 Jun 16 (0)
Prayers here. What a heartbreaking situation. nt - Amy in Orlando 12:08 Jun 16 (0)
Oh, dear, April. This is so hard. I'm very sorry. nt - Ria 12:07 Jun 16 (0)

For those of you who read them, Harry Potter book question re kiddoes (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 11:40 Jun 16 (17)

I started the first one with my son when he was 4 yo. Then we read each subsequent one as it came out. About one a year I guess that would be..nt - Donna 16:34 Jun 16 (0)
If I only had kiddos your dc's ages, I'd have her wait till about 8-10 [m] - Peek a Boo 15:14 Jun 16 (0)
Shucks! I had a hard time reading the last two... I agree with one a year. She needs to be older and more mature to handle the other books (nm) - Robin in CA 15:11 Jun 16 (0)
My nine year old has read them all (twice) and is working her way through a third time in anticipation of the last book - I have not allowed my seven year old to read any - it really depends on the child. nt - Melissa B 13:53 Jun 16 (0)
One a year - Cleo Qc 13:40 Jun 16 (0)
My youngest, just 11 in May, read them ALL this year - she doesn't "get" some of the later two books (more) - JFS in IL 13:12 Jun 16 (0)
We did okay until the end of Goblet of Fire... - Jenne in AZ 12:42 Jun 16 (0)
My older ds has read the first two, listened to all of them on audio, and seen the first three movies, and he's 5... - Kay in Cal 12:34 Jun 16 (2)
- I LOVE the SW Radio Dramas! Mine are ancient (cassette) must get new :) nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 12:45 Jun 16 (1)
  - I hadn't heard them before (dh had), and we are really enjoying them together as a family! There is a nice boxed CD set out... nt - Kay in Cal 12:54 Jun 16 (0)
"I" have nightmares when I read the HP books so I am not planning to let my dc read them until they are the age Harry was in the books. nt - Shelby6 11:59 Jun 16 (0)
Re: For those of you who read them, Harry Potter book question re kiddoes (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:53 Jun 16 (2)
- BTW, my older just turned 9 and finished book 6 while he was still 8 and loved it nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:54 Jun 16 (1)
  - I guess I should probably just wait and see (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 12:22 Jun 16 (0)
I have this same question...my dd 7 has read 1 and 2 and wants to have a go at #3 but I want her to slow down a little bit... - Jennifer Not 11:53 Jun 16 (1)
- I thought about doing that (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 12:15 Jun 16 (0)
Re: For those of you who read them, Harry Potter book question re kiddoes (m) - Amy in Orlando 11:52 Jun 16 (0)

Ria-I have a My World Science question - Jennifer Not 11:30 Jun 16 (5)

I, too, apologize for my aggressiveness (m) - Ria 11:55 Jun 16 (2)
- No problem! Usually autofill backfires on me the other way, and I end up posting my full name (first, middle and last!) more - Jennifer Not 12:13 Jun 16 (1)
  - Probably easier to post to the group or email me (m) - Ria 12:17 Jun 16 (0)
I apologize for my comment below. Not only because you copped to the comment but because I wasn't aware of the auto fill thing. :-) nt - Elaine 11:41 Jun 16 (1)
- No problem. I shouldn't have posted snark, name or no name. nt - Jennifer Not Going to Post Snarky, Unhelpful Comments AnyMore 12:16 Jun 16 (0)

I saw an enviromental news story and I was trying to tell my dh about it, but I can't recall what it's called (Let me be clear - I mean no disrespect to anyone - at all)... - karenciavo 11:19 Jun 16 (4)

Also known as emissions trading - MargaretWV 12:02 Jun 16 (1)
- Thank you. nt - karenciavo 13:09 Jun 16 (0)
Carbon offsets? (nt) - Jane in NC 11:31 Jun 16 (1)
- Yay, that's it. Thank you. nt - karenciavo 11:35 Jun 16 (0)

Searching the boards? - Quiver0f10 10:56 Jun 16 (3)

I think maybe this will help you - mama of two-ize 11:11 Jun 16 (2)
- Thanks, it worked! nt - Quiver0f10 11:13 Jun 16 (0)
- Sorry, there should be a comma after bar, and it should also read "who", not "sho".nt - mama of two-ize 11:12 Jun 16 (0)

After about 6 months not drinking coffee, in preparation to begin packing to move half-way around the world, I've had two cups this morning. Can I just say, "ZING!!!" lol nt - KJB at Eielson AFB off to pack! 10:21 Jun 16 (13)

My dad was stationed at Landstuhl when I was a teen, - Kay in Cal 14:14 Jun 16 (1)
- Thanks! We're really excited. We'll be living on the economy, too! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 16:19 Jun 16 (0)
You may never win the "lowest temperature" contest again! LOL Happy packing. (nt) - Liz CA 12:57 Jun 16 (1)
- I will happily renounce that title. lol! Maybe I can win for best schnitzel? nt - KJB at Eielson AFB...not competitive or anything (0: 13:12 Jun 16 (0)
I went almost 2 years without caffeine, then fell off the wagon last week.... - amy g. 11:53 Jun 16 (0)
I too am 6 months coffee free and scared to try it again!! - HollyDay 11:24 Jun 16 (0)
OMGosh, I missed that you're moving! (And that you're not drinking coffee!) - Dy 11:16 Jun 16 (3)
- Ccccouuldddn'tt you tttellll about the lack of cccofffeee? lol (I don't know if I officially mentioned the move- I always think I'm like the Flash and nobody's paying attention to me. lol!) nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 12:03 Jun 16 (2)
  - LOL @ The Flash. No, your presence on the board is both enjoyed and noticed (m) - Dy 14:42 Jun 16 (1)
    - LOL!! Yes, it's all KITCHEN! (0; nt - The Flash at Eielson AFB 16:17 Jun 16 (0)
Where are you moving to? (Correct answer: "Virginia." LOL) - Rebecca in VA 11:15 Jun 16 (1)
- It was *almost* Baltimore (DH was considering going back to school) but he was offered a job good for promotion's sake job at Spangdahlem, Germany. How much longer do you guys have in Virginia? (and I'm sorry our dd's don't get to meet- I think they'd get along (0;) nt - kJB at Eielson AFB 12:00 Jun 16 (0)
Heehee! I'm not a coffee drinker, but man when I need some "zing" its my cup of energy nt - Tammyla 11:08 Jun 16 (0)

As our family works towards curing our Nature Deficit Disorder... went on a great hike to a local state park yesterday, - Kay in Cal 10:19 Jun 16 (21)

That's great, Kay. Glad your putting what you learn from the book into practice. (nt) - Colleen 18:03 Jun 16 (1)
- Oh, darn. Kay, I hope you mist that typo in my subject line. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 18:04 Jun 16 (0)
Roflol. :o) Sounds like a great day (for, uh, most of you!). :o) Maybe you could distract your dh with letterboxing? - abbeyej 11:27 Jun 16 (3)
- What *is* letterboxing? (m) - Colleen 18:17 Jun 16 (1)
  - Grass-roots, low-tech geocaching? ;o) (m) - abbeyej 18:41 Jun 16 (0)
- You are right! We've done letterboxing before, and he enjoys it... - Kay in Cal 12:03 Jun 16 (0)
"Dh still hates the outdoors" lol (Sounds like great fun, btw!) nt - KJB at Eielson AFB (easily entertained) 10:24 Jun 16 (14)
- Oh yeah, afterwards he said to me privately "You REALLY weren't miserable? You weren't faking it so the boys would have a good time?" - Kay in Cal 10:27 Jun 16 (12)
  - Oops! Itchy trigger finger there... nt - Kay in Cal 10:27 Jun 16 (11)
    - Yeah, we women -- always faking a good time (not!) ;-) nt - Doran 10:30 Jun 16 (10)
      - Lol! I hadn't even thought of that implication in my thread... - Kay in Cal 10:33 Jun 16 (8)
        
        Rolf! Still imagining my dh talking about "the boys" in that sense... nt - Kay in Cal 10:34 Jun 16 (7)
        
        Bwahhaa - "the boys" (m) - Doran 11:59 Jun 16 (6)
        
        ROFL - Who wants to come here and explain to my kids why I'm snorting at my computer? nt - Amy in Orlando 12:03 Jun 16 (5)
        
        Tell 'em you were reading a story about some boys who were learning to enjoy the wild with Kay. lol nt - KJB at Eielson AFB (who shouldn't have...) 12:07 Jun 16 (4)
        
        Bahahaha ... if only Kay would just behave herself. nt - Amy in Orlando 12:25 Jun 16 (3)
        
        I know, you should see me trying to keep the boys happy in church. ;-) nt - Kay in Cal 12:56 Jun 16 (1)
        
        For your boys, I don't recommend the front row. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 13:03 Jun 16 (0)
        
        Going natural does WILD things to a girl! :-) nt - Doran 12:35 Jun 16 (0)
      - *snort* *sputter* (maybe not always, maybe just sometimes) nt - Kelli in TN 10:33 Jun 16 (0)
- Oh yeah, afterwards he said to me privately "You REALLY weren't miserable? You weren't faking it so the boys would have a good time?" - Kay in Cal 10:27 Jun 16 (0)

Neighborly dilemma- any thoughts out there? - Delbra 9:52 Jun 16 (16)

she must have done a SUPER job! Let her enjoy the fruits of her labor, I bet this job will influence the rest of her working life. nm - CalicoKat 14:48 Jun 16 (0)
Yep, even though they didn't have an agreement re: payment upfront, this shows their appreciation for her work. Congrats to her for a job well done! :) nt - readwithem 13:49 Jun 16 (0)
If you are really uncomfortable with her keeping that sum, donate some - Brigitte in NC 13:24 Jun 16 (0)
Kennels cost a fortune and they sure don't get the level (m) - Scarlett 12:33 Jun 16 (0)
We paid $28/day to kennel 2 dogs last spring. Your dd and your neighbor are both winners here.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:33 Jun 16 (0)
I totally understand! - Call Me Cordelia 12:29 Jun 16 (0)
What about donating half of it to a ministry at your church? (m) - threelops 10:39 Jun 16 (1)
- Or to the local humane society or animal rescue. nt - JC in ON 21:53 Jun 16 (0)
I'd keep it but make sure your daughter understands that is was a generous *gift*, not pay... - Old Dominion Heather 10:29 Jun 16 (0)
I think that's what we would do here... - Lynne 10:23 Jun 16 (1)
- I agree with this! nt - KIN 11:07 Jun 16 (0)
I'd advise to keep it - Carole in DE 10:10 Jun 16 (0)
You know, that just works out to be about $15 per day. I'd let dd keep the money and have her write a wonderful thank you. Your dd did the neighbor a great service and they appreciated it. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 9:58 Jun 16 (1)
- Agreed--it costs more than that for a kennel. Perhaps some could be set aside for college or whatever post secondary pursuit is in store. nt - Karin 10:42 Jun 16 (0)
It's a gift. I think it would make them uncomfortable to give it back. - lovemykids 9:55 Jun 16 (1)
- Yes, I agree. nt - strider 10:04 Jun 16 (0)

You know your MIL supports homeschooling when... - Babymacsmama 9:48 Jun 16 (5)

What a tremendous blessing, be thankful! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 10:56 Jun 16 (0)
My mil gives me "World's Greatest Teacher" Christmas ornaments. It always makes me smile. (nt) - Staci in MO 10:44 Jun 16 (0)
Wow! I love my MIL, she gives great gifts... but never homeschooling ones! You are blessed! nt - Kay in Cal 10:20 Jun 16 (0)
Wow-I'm a little jealous;)nt - Pajama Mama 9:55 Jun 16 (0)
That's awesome! Enjoy your gifts! nt - lovemykids 9:52 Jun 16 (0)

I've been a thrifty girl this morning(m)... - Pajama Mama 9:34 Jun 16 (2)

Good for you! And yes, thrifty is spelled correctly. You get an "A" on both counts :-) nt - Diana in OR 9:41 Jun 16 (0)
Is thrifty spelled correctly? I kept looking at it but I couldn't tell:(nt - Pajama Mama 9:35 Jun 16 (0)

Other than the arch, what is there to do in St Louis? TIA! nt - mad charity 9:20 Jun 16 (11)

Anheuser Busch brewery tour! - OhM 13:37 Jun 16 (0)
there's a magic house also in the west suburbs. Eat at - karen 13:05 Jun 16 (0)
We enjoyed the Court House where Dred Scott trial was held. - Carole in DE 10:14 Jun 16 (0)
Grant's Farm is great......nt - Rachel 10:10 Jun 16 (1)
- A big 2nd for this -- we LOVED it! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:56 Jun 16 (0)
In addition to the things mentioned, The Muny in Forest Park has wonderful musicals each week and they have a section of free seats (just get there early!), m - Jami in TX 10:06 Jun 16 (0)
Everything in Forest Park is free; don't miss it! In FP you'll find the wonderful zoo, historical museum, and my fave the art museum. Also, the science center (not in FP, not free) is worth a trip- go to the children's room on the lower level if your kids are younger. The market is kind of fun, too. Have a great time! St Louis is one of my favorite places. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 9:47 Jun 16 (3)
- The majority of the Science center is free, just not special exhibits, Imax, or the Discovery room which you mentioned. nt - Jami in TX 10:00 Jun 16 (2)
  - oohh, and parking's not free, right? I think that's the charge I remember paying every time we went. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 10:09 Jun 16 (1)
    - Right, same with the zoo, though if you don't mind the walk, you can find parking along the street near both. nt - Jami in TX 10:16 Jun 16 (0)
Don't miss the museum that is associated with the Arch (Museum of Westward Expansion). It's really quite good, and my dc enjoyed it very much. nt - Jill W. 9:34 Jun 16 (0)

Ten years ago, I was in labor! I can't believe that it's my dd (and only child's) tenth birthday today! It can't be true. I just had her last week. (m) - molly's mom 9:08 Jun 16 (8)

Happy birthday! I love that her AG doll brought her so much joy. Enjoy your day, too, Mom. (nt) - Andie 13:57 Jun 16 (0)
Sweet. Happy birthday. They do grow so fast. nt - Tammyla 11:09 Jun 16 (0)
They grow so fast nt - Kristy 10:12 Jun 16 (0)
Happy birthday, Molly!! nt - Ria 9:59 Jun 16 (0)
10. Sigh....My wonderful older dd is 10, too. Your dd sounds like such a sweetheart. I can't believe how grown up they are getting. Happy Birthday! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 9:50 Jun 16 (0)
She sounds like a sweetheart. My ds just turned 10 yesterday! :) nt - Yvette in CA 9:27 Jun 16 (1)
- Awww......I guess we were on the same schedule, Yvette! Happy Birthday to your ds! (nt) - molly's mom 9:50 Jun 16 (0)
Sweet! nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 9:19 Jun 16 (0)

Thinking out loud about these things... - Lynne 9:05 Jun 16 (0)

Angel Food Ministry ? If you've tried it, like or dislike? Did it save you money? - Corb 8:48 Jun 16 (7)

We ordered from them twice.... - *anj* 18:08 Jun 16 (0)
There is no catch! - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:01 Jun 16 (1)
- But how do they sell food cheaper than food costs? Who is making up the difference? nt - Cindyg 19:28 Jun 16 (0)
Is there a website for this? I have never heard of it.. Thanks nt - Kristy 10:26 Jun 16 (1)
- link inside - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:57 Jun 16 (0)
I just ordered for the first time today-It looks like a good deal but I haven't received the food yet-nt - Pajama Mama 9:36 Jun 16 (0)
Are those things you would normally eat? - srjbdl 9:20 Jun 16 (0)

How is it possible to start the day without coffee and Ree's blog? I think I am a junkie! LOL nt - Hope in Chicago 8:44 Jun 16 (7)

Nope - you need hot TEA and Ree's blog...also Amy in Orlando's blog. :-) nt - JFS in IL 9:47 Jun 16 (6)
- No. Amy is lunchtime reading. ;o). (nt) - threelops 10:41 Jun 16 (4)
  - Amy's midnight reading! I always know I'm up too late when she's just posted a new entry ;d. nt - Veronica 16:13 Jun 16 (0)
  - Link, please? (I have Ree's.) Thanks! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 11:07 Jun 16 (2)
    - Here you go. (link only) - Amy in Orlando 12:01 Jun 16 (1)
      - Oh, Wow! What fun! Thanks so much for the link, now... off to read the back issues, lol. Thanks!!- - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 19:03 Jun 16 (0)
- Coffee in the morning and a pot-o-Irish Breakfast or EG in the afternoon...I'm afraid to add another blog (smile) but I will check out Amy's! nt - Hope 9:56 Jun 16 (0)

New, illustrated version of Roberts' World History? - Laura in China 8:22 Jun 16 (1)

Meant to put this on the highschool board - sorry (nt) - Laura in China 8:23 Jun 16 (0)

Aubrey - How was your anniversay dinner? Did everything turn out OK? I kept thinking about your warped floor and hoped you had no other unexpected events. LOL! nt - Ferdie 7:59 Jun 16 (3)

Oh, thanks for asking! The dinner *I* cooked was wonderful... - aubrey 11:56 Jun 16 (2)
- Oh my! Never a dull moment for you. Right now your life is more entertaining than a soap opera. Have fun on your blueberry outing tomorrow. nt - Ferdie 12:59 Jun 16 (1)
  - Thanks, and thank you again for the recipe. nt - aubrey 14:01 Jun 16 (0)

Thinking about buying a label maker - any special brand or features to check out? nt - Ferdie 7:58 Jun 16 (4)

My dh bought me this one (m) - threelops 13:21 Jun 16 (1)
- Thanks for the recommendation. It is a good deal right now - $30 after rebate. We have a Staples near us so I'll check it out. Thanks! nt - Ferdie 21:08 Jun 16 (0)
As a compulsive organizer, I'd like one, - Sharon H. in IL 10:01 Jun 16 (1)
- It's been on my wish list for years. I swear I am just going to go wild today and go buy one. nt - Ferdie 10:16 Jun 16 (0)

This nightmare is almost done! (m) - Solamichella 7:42 Jun 16 (3)

Solamichella, I will be so happy for you to have the nightmare in the past... - mom2abcd 9:25 Jun 16 (0)
WTG! I'm happy that you can move on to better things! :) nt - flpeggy 7:59 Jun 16 (0)
That's great news! It's been a long haul, I know. Good for you! nt - Ria 7:45 Jun 16 (0)

Planning a trip can be so overwhelming! (sm) - Amy in PA 7:22 Jun 16 (1)

Got me...! Good luck! - Call Me Cordelia 17:19 Jun 16 (0)

Those of you who shop at Super Walmart for groceries, (m) - Erica in PA 7:17 Jun 16 (54)

And don't forget that Walmart price matches, so take the ads for other stores with you and get those sales too. I avoid the produce and meat when possible. Just not as fresh as the farmer's market. nt - Carol 19:50 Jun 16 (0)
Thank you, everyone! (m) - Erica in PA 19:23 Jun 16 (0)
my dh works there (SWM) but I hardly ever shop there - Laura in Sc 18:55 Jun 16 (0)
I shop Walmart at least 3 times a week... - julianna 16:57 Jun 16 (0)
I find that the emotional cost of shopping at Walmart more than negates any fiscal savings - I try and shop local *as much as possible* and avoid Walmart (m) - SM 12:48 Jun 16 (14)
- I just can't go in a Wal-Mart. I feel like I'm going to have a seizure, with all the noise, lights, people. But mainly (m) - Veronica 17:34 Jun 16 (1)
  - ITA about the lights and the noise! I'm overstimulated the moment I walk in the door. I never leave Walmart without a headache (more) - Jennifer Not 18:10 Jun 16 (0)
- Forgive me but *eye-roll* that sounds like a PSA for Publix. I could yammer on about the checkers at Harris Teeter who offer to carry my groceries to the car on my blog, too. (m) - Elaine 17:18 Jun 16 (4)
  - I don't understand. How is blogging about one's shopping preferences "forcing your values down someone else's throat"? (nt) - Colleen 17:48 Jun 16 (3)
    - I didn't say that. I said her blog post sounded like a PSA. nt - Elaine 17:56 Jun 16 (2)
      - I'm sorry. I was directly quoting your post. I guess I misunderstood. What did you mean by "forcing values"? (nt) - Colleen 18:06 Jun 16 (1)
        
        aw heck -- the board's gonna flip, so I'll take a stab at it :-) - Peek a Boo 21:41 Jun 16 (0)
- When I was a kid we use to refer to things purchased from WM (m) - Scarlett 15:34 Jun 16 (4)
  - About your head scratching (LOL)....(m) - Colleen 16:40 Jun 16 (2)
    - I do understand the arguments. As to whether they are (m) - Scarlett 17:44 Jun 16 (1)
      - That's an interesting point. (m) - Colleen 18:14 Jun 16 (0)
  - Yep. I never understood the anit-WM stuff either and now don't get it more than ever . To each their own :-)nt - Quiver0f10 16:18 Jun 16 (0)
- wow. that's too bad. I like the atmosphere :-) To each their own! a definite 'YMMV' issue, eh? nt - Peek a Boo 15:32 Jun 16 (0)
- Well put. (m) - Sharon H. in IL 14:31 Jun 16 (0)
It varies with the item. I save about $11 per jug of Olive Oil, so it's well worth it for me to pick it up when I'm on that side of town. Otherwise, it takes me more time to shop there, since the grocery store is only blocks away, and at this stage of life, I'd rather save time - except for that olive oil deal! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 10:46 Jun 16 (0)
I save because I price match our local grocery store ads and then I also buy the Wal-Mart brand. I do also shop at Kroger because I like the Kroger brand stuff. nt - Kelli in TN 10:35 Jun 16 (0)
No, it doesn't save me money overall. - Kristine out of lurking 10:30 Jun 16 (0)
I think we save around $20/wk on our groceries at SWM. nt - cin 10:09 Jun 16 (0)
Not where I live... - Diana in OR 9:42 Jun 16 (0)
our WalMart will match teh ad prices of teh other stores, so I save a ton of TIME going to one place [m] - Peek a Boo 9:11 Jun 16 (0)
I don't find Walmart that cheap. Winco is better prices around here. nt - Kisa in CA 8:53 Jun 16 (0)
I buy everything at Wal-Mart. Grocery store prices here are waaaay higher (nt) - Scarlett 8:44 Jun 16 (0)
It really depends on where you live. Some places I've lived, Wal-Mart wins hands down, but that's *not* true everywhere. - Whisperlily 8:40 Jun 16 (0)
If I can go to Aldi first, it's cheaper. Dillon's and Homeland (was Food 4 Less) seem to be more. (sm) - Jenni in KS 8:12 Jun 16 (0)
Around here, Food Lion is a little cheaper than Walmart for a lot of things, but there are certain things I will not buy at Food Lion.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:06 Jun 16 (3)
- About fresh meat. - srjbdl 8:35 Jun 16 (2)
  - I do think it must vary some from one store to another.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:28 Jun 16 (1)
    - I think you are going to get that with in-store processing. - srjbdl 9:38 Jun 16 (0)
I love saving there, but can't stand shopping there weekly. I do a once a month (m) - Tammyla 7:55 Jun 16 (9)
- I do this too... I shop Super Walmart about once every 4-6 weeks... - Kari C in FL 15:09 Jun 16 (0)
- I've found SuperTarget to be pretty comparable to WM here. nt - Jami in TX 8:07 Jun 16 (7)
  - Wow, around here Super Target is waaay more than Walmart, and they have a much smaller selection. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:29 Jun 16 (3)
    - But I *like* the smaller selection. ;-) I hate being overwhelmed with choices. What I really want is for TJ to get itself down to TX! nt - Jami in TX 10:03 Jun 16 (2)
      - There is finally a TJ on the other side of Raleigh from me. I'm going to have to make a trip over there sometime to see what the fuss is about. :-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:26 Jun 16 (0)
      - Amen, sister! nt - Julie in Austin 12:14 Jun 16 (0)
  - Hmmm...Super Target seems a bit more expensive to me. Do you think... - Jenni in KS 8:18 Jun 16 (2)
    - It's true, I do have to watch not just *browsing* around Target. ;-) m - Jami in TX 8:27 Jun 16 (1)
      - It's true... - Jenni in KS 9:58 Jun 16 (0)
I find WM prices the best and I don't even bother going to the other stores anymore nt - Quiver0f10 7:44 Jun 16 (0)
Committed WalMart Shopper here... - Lynne 7:41 Jun 16 (0)
You can save soo much at WalMart ... - Amy in PA 7:32 Jun 16 (0)
Erica, I have found that my non-perishable items are much cheaper at Wal-Mart. Brand names like Yoplait, Near East, and organic cereals (I buy them b/c they have no high fructose corn syrup) are much cheaper. I buy all of my meat at Harris Teeter mostly due to the fact that the WM meat scares me a little. :-) nt - Elaine 7:28 Jun 16 (0)
On most things yes but the biggest saving is time. - Trivium Academy 7:27 Jun 16 (4)
- Wal-Mart takes way more time for me... - Old Dominion Heather 9:40 Jun 16 (2)
  - 5 mile drive? I drive 40 miles to go to Walmart and I have an overpriced limited stock grocery store less than 2 miles away. : ) - Trivium Academy 10:59 Jun 16 (1)
    - That came out wrong, I meant the specialty produce/deli items. nt - Trivium Academy 11:00 Jun 16 (0)
- Agreed--time is a big issue. nt - Julie in Austin 8:37 Jun 16 (0)
Do you have an Aldi near you? (m) - Solamichella 7:26 Jun 16 (0)
I can't compare Wal-Mart to a grocery outlet because I've never used a grocery outlet. But, by shopping first at Wal-Mart for my groceries, I save $20/wk easy over what I would if I bought all my groceries at the giant grocery store. nt - CookieMonster 7:22 Jun 16 (0)

Well, darn. About that mattress... - Ria 7:09 Jun 16 (65)

It looks like the mattress thread was deleted, so I think it's against board rules to bring it up again. (nt) - Buddhabelly 12:51 Jun 16 (3)
- The *original* thread is still there, it just got buried. (nt) - buddhabelly 15:51 Jun 16 (0)
- Pst...FYI, She posted this before the old threads were deleted. nt - Robin in NC 13:05 Jun 16 (1)
  - Aaaaah. I see. Never mind! (nt) - buddhabelly 15:32 Jun 16 (0)
Excuse me while I think out loud... - Jenelle 9:30 Jun 16 (5)
- I like your thinking. Around her you have to go to the dump and it is a wopping $15 per load. :) nt - Tammyla 11:06 Jun 16 (0)
- Now, Jenelle.... - Ria 10:05 Jun 16 (1)
  - Thank you, Ria! I will amend my thinking! nt - Jenelle 11:24 Jun 16 (0)
- This is a good point - the end result would balance out positively (m) - Sarah CB 9:41 Jun 16 (0)
- WHAT ? ! !???? - Pique a Boo 9:35 Jun 16 (0)
eh. Even Colleen's mattresses will eventually end up in a landfill or someone [that takes it from her "properly"] will spend way too much time and energy to "recycle" it. But as long as we all feel good about our choices, then so be it :-) nt - Peek a Boo 9:17 Jun 16 (0)
The "controversy" isn't even about the trash. It's about the rhetorical one-liners that - OC MOM 8:48 Jun 16 (13)
- If you *know* they aren't meant as critical, why insist on taking them that way? - Ria 10:03 Jun 16 (5)
  - Thoughts... - Kate CA 20:29 Jun 16 (4)
    - we extend teh same kindness we expect: we *ask* before we *react* :-) - Peek a Boo 22:32 Jun 16 (3)
      - oh-- i was gonna add: - Peek a Boo 22:40 Jun 16 (2)
        
        LOL (m) - Kate CA 23:02 Jun 16 (1)
        
        the board's about to flip --feel free to email me if you want :-) - Peek a Boo 23:15 Jun 16 (0)
- not necessarily -- - Peek a Boo 9:30 Jun 16 (6)
  - I agree with you that frequency of belief doesn't make something true. But... - OC MOM 9:47 Jun 16 (5)
    - yeah, but then again, - Peek a Boo 15:25 Jun 16 (4)
      - Untrue - it is not about your message. (m) - Kate CA 16:14 Jun 16 (3)
        
        no, i still disagree for the most part-- - Peek a Boo 18:41 Jun 16 (2)
        
        And I knew you would! LOL (m) - Kate CA 20:17 Jun 16 (1)
        
        :-) I think it's your last paragraph that is the crux here-- - Peek a Boo 22:18 Jun 16 (0)
Glad you're thinking about it. Have a blast at the twins' party! (nt) - Colleen 8:03 Jun 16 (0)
I am reacting differently. - Night Elf 7:33 Jun 16 (1)
- Oh, and a correction for the board's grammar police, I meant to say "DH and I are taking..." NT - Night Elf 7:35 Jun 16 (0)
This may be related to your topic... - Karen K. in TX 7:27 Jun 16 (0)
Ria... - Amy in PA 7:26 Jun 16 (6)
- Grin (m) - Ria 7:42 Jun 16 (3)
  - Writing tone can be very hard to do for some, and sometimes - Karin 10:49 Jun 16 (1)
    - Groan, in my hurry to make this my last post and get off the computer, I missed a phrase - Karin 10:51 Jun 16 (0)
  - I agree with you Ria... I think a little gentleness all around is the best idea, particularly when SWB has asked the discussion to stop and had a whole series of threads deleted already. Just a heads up, if folks missed that! nt - Kay in Cal 10:06 Jun 16 (0)
- Yep. Totally agree.nt - Elaine 7:29 Jun 16 (1)
  - I agree also! NT - Tammy 7:30 Jun 16 (0)
Ria, good luck with that party! And... - Dayle in Guatemala 7:26 Jun 16 (0)
Well...I will add my .02 - Tammy 7:22 Jun 16 (27)
- And I think people who get worked up about a one-line rhetorical question on an Internet message board has plenty of time to dispose properly of so-called trash. : ) (nt) - Colleen 8:02 Jun 16 (26)
  - hee hee... and her improper disposal resulted in immediate recycling to the source that can use it....sounds pretty darn proper to me :-) nt - Peek a Boo 9:23 Jun 16 (0)
  - This is another great example of a one-liner (giving you the benefit of the doubt here) that I'm sure you meant in the nicest possible way, but it came across as self-superior. nt - OC MOM 8:53 Jun 16 (0)
  - And I think it's proselytizing and mean to use your one-liners. NT - Night Elf 8:48 Jun 16 (1)
    - the smiley changes the tone. It means, for goodness sakes, dont take this so darn seriously. nt - Peela 18:01 Jun 16 (0)
  - Colleen, you know that I love ya but this only serves to add fuel to the fire. Be the bigger persoon and let it go. nt - Elaine 8:26 Jun 16 (3)
    - As far as I'm concerned, there's no fire. If others view it that way, so be it. Off to do a family 5k. Have a great day. : ) (nt) - Colleen 8:39 Jun 16 (2)
      - I agree too. No fire except if you make one. Its all silly. nt - Peela 18:00 Jun 16 (0)
      - {{{ I agree}}} :-) nt - Peek a Minion 9:38 Jun 16 (0)
  - Here we go again... - * 8:22 Jun 16 (16)
    - Whoops..just getting back to the computer and see that autofill didn't auto fill (more) - Jennifer Not (Not lacking in courage, just computer skill...) 11:18 Jun 16 (0)
    - Thanks for that, Jennifer Not. :) nt - Ria 9:53 Jun 16 (7)
      - Once again, I'm in awe! How do you sleuths figure it out!?! nt - Amy in PA 10:01 Jun 16 (6)
        
        It's easy (M) - Ria 10:09 Jun 16 (5)
        
        Ria, another question from a computer illiterate... - Liz CA 13:14 Jun 16 (2)
        
        Yes, this is true (m) - Ria 13:49 Jun 16 (1)
        
        Thank you, Ria! (nt) - Liz CA 16:18 Jun 16 (0)
        
        No.... - Ria 12:07 Jun 16 (1)
        
        Ria, thanks for posting how to do this! nt - Karin 12:47 Jun 16 (0)
    - Did you know that your Source Code can still be viewed, even though you didn't sign your post? (m) - Jackie in AR 8:28 Jun 16 (0)
    - At least have the courage to post with a name. nt - Elaine 8:25 Jun 16 (5)
      - Sometimes, it's a innocent, if "convenient," oversight, (m) - MFS 10:24 Jun 16 (4)
        
        LOL! (m) - Ria 10:46 Jun 16 (1)
        
        Glad to hear you enjoyed it! A happy Bloomsday to you. (nt) - MFS 11:02 Jun 16 (0)
        
        Ahhh, OK. No, MFS, no one could accuse you of lack of courage. :-) I agree, I think Kolbi's thread was pretty civil. nt - Elaine 10:29 Jun 16 (1)
        
        Just to be absolutely clear... - MFS 11:01 Jun 16 (0)
  - Today's grammatical addendum: Have. People...have. (nt) - Colleen 8:04 Jun 16 (0)

Where can I get vanilla beans for a good price? I think I remember that there is an Ebay store. nt - Arch At Home 6:56 Jun 16 (4)

Arizona Vanilla Company has great organic beans! m - Holly in FL 9:18 Jun 16 (0)
I bought mine from Penzey's Spice nt - HollyDay 7:47 Jun 16 (0)
I've bought them from ebay seller: organic-vanilla (link inside to store) - Carol 7:07 Jun 16 (1)
- Thanks! nt - Arch At Home 7:36 Jun 16 (0)

Need travel ideas for something within 2-3 hours of Columbia SC - more... - Kari C in FL 6:51 Jun 16 (3)

the beach? - Stacia 12:56 Jun 16 (0)
I went without kids when DH graduated from Basic Training. (m) - Whisperlily 9:48 Jun 16 (0)
Honestly, for those ages, Columbia is sort of a vacation! - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:18 Jun 16 (0)

Moms of ADD or ADHD children, some questions for you. (m) - Elaine 6:48 Jun 16 (14)

Re: Moms of ADD or ADHD children, some questions for you. (m) - Vkay 17:42 Jun 16 (0)
Start With Your Insurance Company - e. in nc 12:22 Jun 16 (0)
My 8yo son was just formally diagnosed about a week ago. (m) - Whisperlily 9:29 Jun 16 (2)
- Thank-you so much for this! (m) - Elaine 10:36 Jun 16 (1)
  - I know where you are coming from (m) - Whisperlily 11:38 Jun 16 (0)
Just to update you, it's now called... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:22 Jun 16 (2)
- I finally found out why this is.... - Lady Katherine 12:28 Jun 16 (1)
  - Oh! Well, that makes sense. I thought they must be completely nuts before. nt - Pam in TN 15:02 Jun 16 (0)
Re: Moms of ADD or ADHD children, some questions for you. (m) - Myrtle 7:13 Jun 16 (2)
- Mom to ADHD child - Carole in DE 10:26 Jun 16 (1)
  - Thanks for the book recs! nt - Elaine 10:30 Jun 16 (0)
I would definately start with your pediatrician. nt - Kelli in TN 6:51 Jun 16 (2)
- Kelli, do you have a son with ADD or am I thinking of someone else? I would love to pick your brain if it's you. nt - Elaine 7:00 Jun 16 (1)
  - Mine probably has ADD, though I do not accept the label... - Kelli in TN 9:41 Jun 16 (0)

Call Me Cordelia - a question for you - Sara in Ohio 6:38 Jun 16 (2)

Oh..golly...when.... - Call Me Cordelia 7:29 Jun 16 (1)
- Yes! In fact... - Sara in Ohio 15:56 Jun 16 (0)

Has anyone here used a foldable sewing board (a pattern cutting board) as a timeline? If you have pictures of how you placed timeline figures, would you please link to the photo(s)? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 6:37 Jun 16 (2)

Janie, we have one.. I need to add more things to it, but I could send you a picture if you get me your email address.. nt - Kristy 10:18 Jun 16 (1)
- That would be great! - Janie 10:53 Jun 16 (0)

Hey Colleen (m) - Dana in NC 6:13 Jun 16 (1)

Thank you, Dana. What a very nice thing to say! I'm glad to "know" you. : ) (nt) - Colleen 7:43 Jun 16 (0)

Looking for Wiccan women... - Night Elf 6:09 Jun 16 (3)

I think Jennifer the Good Witch, who frequents these boards, might be Wiccan. nt - Peela 18:02 Jun 16 (1)
- Don't mean to speak for her, but if I remember right, she actually doesn't align with any particular set of beliefs. I'm highly correctible if wrong. :-) nt - Doran 18:56 Jun 16 (0)
Hmmm, well (m) - Stephanie not in TX 6:11 Jun 16 (0)

Where am I most likely to find Fels Naptha soap and what sort of container am I looking for? nt - Kelli in TN 5:58 Jun 16 (5)

I had to order online. No place in my town sells it. nt - Erica3boys 11:42 Jun 16 (0)
i found it at meijer with the bath soap...go figure...nt - lottie j. 10:22 Jun 16 (0)
Found it at our local grocery store, too. It is in a paper wrapper - bar shaped. nt - MNClaire 6:05 Jun 16 (0)
Our grocery has it with the laundry soap. nt - Carol 6:02 Jun 16 (1)
- Oh...and if you want to see a picture of the package... - Carol 6:03 Jun 16 (0)

Happy Bloomsday, folks! (sm) - MFS 5:50 Jun 16 (0)

After brushing my teeth this morning, and realizing the bristles felt a lot softer than normal... - A.Marie 5:48 Jun 16 (18)

It just makes you a wimp! ;-) (sm) - Doran 19:00 Jun 16 (0)
Um.... this is the same husband you kiss? How are the germs on his toothbrush any different from those you come into contact with in... other ways? :-) nt - Lady Katherine 12:30 Jun 16 (1)
- This is what I was thinking, LOL! (nt) - EKS 18:35 Jun 16 (0)
Lol... This made me think of early in our marriage... - Stacia 11:26 Jun 16 (2)
- Oh my, that really made me laugh. I needed a good laugh today. Thanks! nt. - JC in ON 22:01 Jun 16 (0)
- ROFL!! Funny on so many levels! nt - Call Me Cordelia 17:30 Jun 16 (0)
I am a freak when it comes to toothbrushes. I think I would have reacted the same way.. nt - Kristy 10:20 Jun 16 (0)
You know, considering everything that DH and I share, I can't get fussed about the occasional toothbrush mistake (nt) - Laura in China 7:49 Jun 16 (4)
- LOL, I know I know! That is why I was so surprised at my physical reaction!! :) (nt) - A.Marie 8:05 Jun 16 (3)
  - Yeah, it's not *rational*, it's just *gross*, lol. ;o) nt - abbeyej 8:16 Jun 16 (2)
    - I suspect that my 'gross' detectors have atrophied after so much overseas living - Laura in China 9:22 Jun 16 (1)
      - LOL Laura... I don't know how I'd fare over there in China. nt - A.Marie 11:31 Jun 16 (0)
I discovered recently that my dd has been regularily using MY toothbrush - - yuckie pooh! I got a new one and put it under lock & key. nm - CalicoKat 7:24 Jun 16 (0)
I went and bought a new one yesterday becasue the toddler got mine. nt - Christina in OR 7:14 Jun 16 (0)
At first I read it as brushed my *hair* ... - Lynne 7:07 Jun 16 (0)
I'm picturing you running down the hall yelling, "Cooties!" nt - karenciavo 7:05 Jun 16 (0)
Lol. ;o) I don't consider myself germaphobic at *all*, but... - abbeyej 6:02 Jun 16 (1)
- One of my dds is a germaphobe.... - Remudamom 7:09 Jun 16 (0)

I'm ordering from Angel Food Ministries--What can I make with pinto beans? - Pajama Mama 5:38 Jun 16 (4)

Thanks for the ideas-nt - Pajama Mama 9:20 Jun 16 (0)
Pinto Beans and Cornbread - Closeacademy 9:20 Jun 16 (0)
I don't know how to fix them, but pintos and ham are yummy! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 6:16 Jun 16 (0)
Here's what I do with mine... - Amy in PA 5:48 Jun 16 (0)

OKCyndi and Doran...I WILL be posting that brownie recipe today! My cookbook has been sitting next to my computer for 2 weeks as a reminder. *blushing* nt - Holly in FL 5:35 Jun 16 (2)

Oh my goodness - I had hoped you'd removed that from your "to do" list - you're amazing! nt - OKCyndi 17:47 Jun 16 (0)
Brownies!!!??? That'd be just exactly what I could use right about now. You did say you were making a batch to send, didn't you :-) nt - Doran - tap,tap,tap,tap,tap,tap,tap ...(those are my toes pretending to wait patiently).... 8:17 Jun 16 (0)

OKCyndi...I'm making your chicken broth for chicken and dumplings...DH's request for Father's Day! I'm sure it will be extra delish!! nt - Holly in FL 5:34 Jun 16 (1)

Please let me know how you "tweak" it and make it better - I've heard of lots of good ideas. Good luck! nt - OKCyndi 17:47 Jun 16 (0)

I've been reading the Eyre Affair... - Virginia Dawn 5:34 Jun 16 (6)

My kids *love* Jack Sh.... oh my! We are listening to it on CD and it's great! The reader is doing a great job. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 10:53 Jun 16 (0)
Love this series... - Valk 10:35 Jun 16 (0)
Oh, I love these novels... - Kay in Cal 6:47 Jun 16 (0)
His newest Thursday Next is coming out within a month!! (m) - MNClaire 6:07 Jun 16 (1)
- REALLY? I didn't know he was writing another in the series. Thanks for the heads-up! nt - Hillary in KS 6:17 Jun 16 (0)
Isn't it funny? Hang in there! I rolled my eyes at first, but eventually got sucked into the story and now it's one of my favorites. :) nt - Hillary in KS 6:05 Jun 16 (0)

Does anyone know the name or author of the book on our allegedly "corn-based economy?" - Virginia Dawn 5:32 Jun 16 (5)

Is it Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma? nt - PariSarah 5:34 Jun 16 (4)
- I didn't think that was it, but after reading the description on amazon, it looks like it is. Thanks. nt - Virginia Dawn 5:41 Jun 16 (2)
  - He also wrote a book called "The Botany of Desire" (I think), . . . - PariSarah 5:44 Jun 16 (1)
    - Now that was a good book. I still remember parts of it from having read it in 2000. I'm reading (still) OD right now, and... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:28 Jun 16 (0)
- Speaking of that book, according to our library's website I am next in line to read it. I'm so excited! nt - Kelli in TN 5:35 Jun 16 (0)

Anyone have an in-ground swimming pool? (m) - MNClaire 5:06 Jun 16 (8)

we built one 1.5 years ago. Love it. (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 8:24 Jun 16 (0)
We have one... - Wendi 8:05 Jun 16 (0)
our pool came with the house we bought - HollyDAy 7:50 Jun 16 (0)
We had one growing up, and we have one now... - Melissa in FL 7:03 Jun 16 (0)
We inherited ours when we bought the house... - Beth in OH 6:17 Jun 16 (0)
Yes! - Ria 6:17 Jun 16 (2)
- Ria, can you tell me how much your salt-water system costs to maintain every year? (generally) Thanks. (nt) - A.Marie 8:10 Jun 16 (1)
  - About $25 - $50. We buy a few bags of salt, that's it. nt - Ria 8:12 Jun 16 (0)

Karin, about finding clothes made in the US or Canada (m) - Dy 0:47 Jun 16 (3)

Thanks, Dy, I've found a few companies (m) - Karin 10:36 Jun 16 (2)
- OH!! Oh, okay, here, *grin* Try *this* -- - Dy 12:38 Jun 16 (1)
  - I'll try some one, but one thing - Karin 16:00 Jun 16 (0)

Ugh ... I hate to even have to ask this, but I do ... computer time for older kids? - Amy in Orlando 0:01 Jun 16 (11)

Thanks everyone. I think I'll look into some of the programs you've all mentioned and give the timer a try. nt - Amy in Orlando 10:06 Jun 16 (0)
Arent there timer programs or controls available for the computer itself? Each user gets X minutes a week, and no hovering on your part. (nt) - Andie 5:48 Jun 16 (0)
A couple of ideas.... - Kelli in TN 5:40 Jun 16 (0)
Ugh...I FEEL your pain! We are trying to come up with a (m) - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 5:38 Jun 16 (0)
Each of my children have their own day of the week... (m) - Jess in OK 0:27 Jun 16 (3)
- I like this too! I am looking for a new approach as we gear up for a new school year. nt - Kelli in TN 5:42 Jun 16 (0)
- great idea....i think i'll try this...nt - lottie j. 4:59 Jun 16 (1)
  - It has cut out 75% of the bickering and arguing so it's made my life easier and it's made theirs easier too because they know what to expect. nt - Jess in OK 10:16 Jun 16 (0)
Would it work to... - Liz CA 0:21 Jun 16 (0)
Non-schoolwork computer time is limited here to Friday afternoons. All games and IMing are done then. m - Kendra in CA 0:10 Jun 16 (0)
Now that I asked this question, (and really need some advice), the board will flip. nt - Amy in Orlando 0:03 Jun 16 (0)

See? I'm up late tonight but the board won't flip when *I'm* up!!! So, just so you know (m) - katalaska 23:43 Jun 15 (0)

Quirky pets from below--our dog wags his tail UNTIL you pet him...then he stops (sm) - katalaska 23:32 Jun 15 (1)

As my mother always said, "Anticipation is better than participation"...?!? lol. ;o) nt - abbeyej 6:36 Jun 16 (0)

A new one to add to the "Never thought I'd hear myself say" pile... (m) - Jess in OK 23:05 Jun 15 (2)

How about, (to dh as we jumped in the car headed to ER) "You hold his finger on, I'll drive!" nt - Julie in CA 10:25 Jun 16 (0)
How about,"Your sister's head is not for sitting on" nt - Christina in OR 7:16 Jun 16 (0)

Joanne - I hope you have a wonderful, happy wedding day tomorrow! 8) Wishing you a lifetime of happy years together! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:30 Jun 15 (17)

Woo-hoo! Wishing you joy and happiness on your special day! Yay for you! (nt) - Heather in WI 13:14 Jun 16 (0)
Best Wishes and Enjoy!! nt - Kristy 10:23 Jun 16 (0)
Many blessings to you, Joanne!! nt - PariSarah 9:15 Jun 16 (0)
Much happiness to you, Joanne! (nt) - Colleen 8:05 Jun 16 (0)
Wishing you joy and peace and love. nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:30 Jun 16 (0)
Happy wedding, Joanne!! nt - Ria 6:18 Jun 16 (0)
Happy Wedding Day! nt - Old Dominion Heather 5:22 Jun 16 (0)
May your day be one to treasure forever-best wishes! nt - Trivium Academy 4:37 Jun 16 (0)
Today!!! (it's here, it's here!) --- Have a wonderfully, joyous TODAY!!! nt - Doran 4:31 Jun 16 (0)
I'm so excited for you Joanne! I hope you'll share pictures... (m) - Jess in OK 23:13 Jun 15 (0)
Here's hoping all goes well and everything is beautiful!! nt - katalaska 23:11 Jun 15 (0)
Yes... best wishes and may your day and life be wonderfully blessed! nt - Kay in Cal 22:36 Jun 15 (0)
Thinking of you tomorrow Joanne. Best wishes! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 22:16 Jun 15 (0)
Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! nt - Hope in Chicago 22:09 Jun 15 (0)
Yes, best wishes for a lovely day and a very happy life together. (((Joanne))) nt - strider 21:40 Jun 15 (0)
Best Wishes! (nt) - Liz CA 21:36 Jun 15 (0)
Yes! Happy wedding!! nt - Needleroozer 21:30 Jun 15 (0)

I cleaned my kitchen this morning and just now realized that I cleaned it with SHOUT... the stain remover. (m) - KerriF 21:11 Jun 15 (6)

LOL nt - Kristy 10:24 Jun 16 (0)
ROFL! Now go check what you've washed the clothes in. ;-) nt - Jess in OK 23:14 Jun 15 (0)
LOL - everyone with red wine, head to Kerri's house! nt - Amy in Orlando 21:33 Jun 15 (3)
- I'll bring the port! nt - Jess in OK 23:23 Jun 15 (0)
- But then we will miss your BIRTHDAY party, you old thing you. huh. nt - Patty in WA 22:10 Jun 15 (1)
  - OK - you can bring your red wine to my 42nd b-day party, but you have to use straws until we move the party to Kerri's. ;) nt - Amy in Orlando 22:37 Jun 15 (0)

Two things: Cats in the Cradle song question and CD storage question. - Trivium Academy 20:46 Jun 15 (21)

It's been decided that all of our cds/dvds with a few exceptions are going to be stored in binders. - Trivium Academy 8:31 Jun 16 (5)
- See, I really want to do our DVDs... - Kay in Cal 9:56 Jun 16 (4)
  - A list would serve the same purpose and take less space. - Trivium Academy 11:02 Jun 16 (3)
    - Ah, but a visitor would have to ASK to see the list... - Kay in Cal 12:13 Jun 16 (2)
      - Lol! I once had a delivery man enter my house and take a look around, then ask, "So, y'all are homeschoolers?" I was so stunned that I just said, "yes." I should have pressed him for details, lol. (I particularly like your validation of my book piles. Someone on this list once chastised me for the same, lol. ) - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 19:07 Jun 16 (0)
      - LOL! Which one? (who's the ...) - a house without books is a house without soul nt - Trivium Academy 13:24 Jun 16 (0)
Cat's In the Cradle - Jenni in KS 7:35 Jun 16 (1)
- {{{Jenni}}} My dad died when I was 10, and I know how you feel - Karen in Maryland 8:13 Jun 16 (0)
We studied this song in my Middle School music class - Karen in Maryland 6:57 Jun 16 (0)
The son is like his father... - aubrey 22:58 Jun 15 (2)
- I saved the booklets, but trashed the cases... - Kay in Cal 23:06 Jun 15 (1)
  - We were able to reduce our entire CD collection to a hugely overstuffed 3-ring binder. The liner notes are there too, but no more cases for us (though the kids still have some). nt - abbeyej 6:10 Jun 16 (0)
my husband and i have had this conversation about this song... he's just not close to his dad... nt - LatinaRepublicana 22:19 Jun 15 (1)
- That's what my dh and I came to, he's just like his dad with his dad but not that way to the kids. nt - Trivium Academy 4:39 Jun 16 (0)
He's like his dad in their relationship is not important to him either. His kids don't really have the flu. He's blowing his dad off. - Cindyg 22:19 Jun 15 (0)
Not philosophical enough for part 1, but part 2, yes, we have done this with our CDs. - Patty in WA 21:02 Jun 15 (0)
Re: Two things: Cats in the Cradle song question and CD storage question. - Remudamom 20:54 Jun 15 (0)
I've always thought the son isn't exactly like his dad, - Kay in Cal 20:53 Jun 15 (2)
- So once you have ripped them, do you ditch the disks, or save them? nt - Needleroozer 21:18 Jun 15 (1)
  - We keep the disks, with the booklets, in notebooks... - Kay in Cal 22:38 Jun 15 (0)
answers - Jodi-FL 20:52 Jun 15 (0)

can you take evening primrose oil and a natural thyroid med? or what kind of person would I ask that would be knowledgable? nt - Jodi-FL 20:11 Jun 15 (0)

Going camper camping for the first time ever next weekend for 1 week. Need advice. more... - tonya in sc 19:59 Jun 15 (2)

Hmmm.... - Cricket 22:32 Jun 15 (0)
Re: Going camper camping for the first time ever next weekend for 1 week. Need advice. more... - LatinaRepublicana 22:29 Jun 15 (0)

When does the new HP movie come out? Is it July 11? Is anyone else excited?? nt - Jennifer Not 19:55 Jun 15 (7)

We've started our countdown - I can't wait. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:18 Jun 15 (0)
Jennifer, did you do the WOMBAT test? How do you get your results???? .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:58 Jun 15 (1)
- WOMBAT test? Did I not show up? What's a WOMBAT? Like an Ewok? Wrong Jennifer, maybe. (We're everywhere!) - Jennifer Not 6:34 Jun 16 (0)
We can't wait, but I think we should just a bit......... - Remudamom 20:19 Jun 15 (1)
- We went right around opening too for POC3 and our trick is to get there at least and hour early. (m) - Kate CA 21:04 Jun 15 (0)
Yes, and it will be shown that night at the local IMAX dome! .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:12 Jun 15 (0)
Yes! Just waiting for the midnight tickets to go on sale! - Niffercoo 19:59 Jun 15 (0)

Tell me why you like Trader Joe's. What do you buy? Can you get really good deals and if so, on what? Is - Momto3blessings 19:13 Jun 15 (18)

Oh, my. I just love Trader Joe's! (m) - Wendi 8:12 Jun 16 (1)
- Oh, yes, the atmosphere is one of the best places about TJs!... - abbeyej 8:23 Jun 16 (0)
Where do I begin...(m) - Ed'sdaughter 5:42 Jun 16 (0)
the prices on the things I need are so much better than anywhere else.. - Lizzie in Ma 4:15 Jun 16 (0)
I stopped going... - CrunchyMountainMama 22:56 Jun 15 (3)
- Whew! I thought for a second you had stopped going... - Kay in Cal 23:24 Jun 15 (2)
  - :>) nt - CrunchyMountainMama 9:04 Jun 16 (0)
  - I know! It was almost sacrilegious there for a moment. :+) nt - Kate CA 23:33 Jun 15 (0)
at least here in So. Ca, I can get bagged salad cheaper there... - Jenny in Ca 22:31 Jun 15 (0)
Re: Tell me why you like Trader Joe's. What do you buy? Can you get really good deals and if so, on what? Is - kalanamak 21:50 Jun 15 (0)
blackberry and blueberry jam. cereals. frozen vegetable lasagna. milk. nt - Deidre in GA 21:31 Jun 15 (0)
Lots of things that are "staples" for us, but are expensive elsewhere... - Kay in Cal 20:21 Jun 15 (0)
In addition to what others have mentioned, we go for the fresh pizza dough, hummus, and sushi. nt - karenciavo 20:20 Jun 15 (0)
It's really not the place to go for produce (though if you just need one or two things the quality is usually good), but... - abbeyej 19:50 Jun 15 (2)
- Oh and treats! Yummy baked goods, gelato, lots of beautiful, inexpensive desserts to keep in the freezer for company (or, uh, just hard days)... And wine too. :o) nt - abbeyej 20:33 Jun 15 (0)
- Trader Joe's by us has some of the best produce around. Tons better then the local big chain grocer. We buy... - Daisy 20:02 Jun 15 (0)
The organic fresh veg & fruit selection isn't as large as most organic stores, but the prices are better..... - Kathy in MD 19:50 Jun 15 (0)
Love TJs - Corb 19:40 Jun 15 (0)

Here's a weird one. Humor me -- please -- and read along. (m) - Doran 19:10 Jun 15 (13)

I'm grateful for these replies. nt - Doran 13:37 Jun 16 (0)
Nope, not just you. I understand, absolutely. (nt) - Colleen 8:07 Jun 16 (0)
Yes. Right there. Right now. nt - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 7:36 Jun 16 (0)
Not weird at all! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 6:23 Jun 16 (0)
Sorrow is nothing but worn-out joy. - MargaretWV 5:29 Jun 16 (0)
Doran, what you say is not weird at all... - Tracy in Ky 5:13 Jun 16 (0)
YES - strider 22:17 Jun 15 (0)
I'm cleaning out my closet, and feel like everyother thing is from someone who is dead. I'm certainly feel mortal tonight. nt - kalanamak 21:52 Jun 15 (0)
Doran, I totally get what you're saying/feeling (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:43 Jun 15 (0)
I often expect the big bang in terms of... - Liz CA 21:12 Jun 15 (0)
Well, I think I understand exactly what you're saying . . . and I've *not* had any wine . . . (m) - Christy B 20:22 Jun 15 (0)
No, It's not just you - Jenne in AZ 20:15 Jun 15 (0)
No answers...but I like you, Doran. :) nt - Call Me Cordelia 19:16 Jun 15 (0)

Black hair barrettes/clips/etc. - Why do they get filmy-looking? What takes it off? - lovemykids 18:49 Jun 15 (5)

It's gotta' be the hairspray! (At least that's always what I assume it is on mine!) nt - PepperJo 18:55 Jun 15 (0)
Hairspray....clean them with a spot of shampoo...nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:53 Jun 15 (3)
- Or rubbing alcohol. nt - strider 21:43 Jun 15 (2)
  - Ditto-- rubbing alcohol works nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 6:33 Jun 16 (0)
  - Or just soak them in water, and it will peel off. Or, go swimming with the clips in your hair, lol - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 1:28 Jun 16 (0)

I'm just so sad...(m) - EKS 18:32 Jun 15 (19)

Thank you all. Your support means a lot to me. (nt) - EKS 18:13 Jun 16 (0)
This pierces my soul... - Kathy in NC 9:56 Jun 16 (4)
- Kathy-- (m) - EKS 18:14 Jun 16 (0)
- Thanks so much! I've been covered in prayer all these years. Each day is a miracle. To look at me now you would never know I have cancer. nt. - Kathy in NC 13:28 Jun 16 (0)
- Bless you, Kathy, I will pray for you - nt - Yvette in CA 10:30 Jun 16 (0)
- Kathy... - Doran 10:17 Jun 16 (0)
I will be praying for all of them. You too. ((())) nt - Amy in Orlando 21:31 Jun 15 (0)
I'm very sorry. Praying for her - nt - Yvette in CA 21:16 Jun 15 (0)
I lost my sil and best friend three years ago... - Kari C in FL 20:37 Jun 15 (0)
I just lost one of my best friends a week ago to advanced colon cancer...the funeral was yesterday (m) - Gini AR 20:06 Jun 15 (3)
- Would you like to meet her? Link inside...(m) - Gini AR 20:18 Jun 15 (2)
  - Gini, I know you'll miss Peggy. You remain in my thoughts. nt - Doran 10:28 Jun 16 (0)
  - What a neat lady. Thanks for the opportunity to meet her. I'm sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and her family. (My Dad passed away from colon cancer 5 years ago.)nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 10:06 Jun 16 (0)
Praying here as well(nt) - Pajama Mama 19:28 Jun 15 (0)
So sorry. Praying. nt - Call Me Cordelia 19:17 Jun 15 (0)
I am so sorry. {{Hugs}} I will be praying. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 19:13 Jun 15 (0)
I am so sorry. Praying here.(nt) - tinag 18:43 Jun 15 (0)
I'm sorry. I lost a friend that way three years ago (m) - Ria 18:39 Jun 15 (0)
Gosh, EKS -- it really is sad! Please know that I feel some part of your pain. nt - Doran 18:38 Jun 15 (0)

I probably should feel guilty-Dh has 2 of our 3 kids camping and I'm sitting here drinking Blackberry Merlot(m)... - Pajama Mama 18:27 Jun 15 (4)

Oohh, I LOVE those kind of weekends. Make the most, you deserve it! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 6:34 Jun 16 (0)
I love when dh takes one or more of the boys camping. Enjoy your Merlot and your quiet time! (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:32 Jun 15 (0)
Same Here! - Cheller 19:51 Jun 15 (0)
Don't feel guilty! Enjoy a chance to relax - Maverick 18:37 Jun 15 (0)

Is insurance included in the shipping price for UPS? or is there a set fee? nt - saved1112 18:17 Jun 15 (2)

First $100 worth of merchandise is included. Then you have to buy more. nt - Mary 18:19 Jun 15 (1)
- Do you know how much it would be over the first $100 ?? tia nt - saved1112 18:31 Jun 15 (0)

Okay, I've taken the HP stuff too far. - Remudamom 17:59 Jun 15 (5)

Yes, I think you've taken it too far ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 5:43 Jun 16 (2)
- That may be, but if I were smarter I wouldn't be riding all these young horses, so maybe I'd better stick with Gryffindor the Brave! nm - Remudamom 8:44 Jun 16 (1)
  - LOL good point - I'm not brave enough to handle the horses! nt - Stephanie not in TX 9:59 Jun 16 (0)
We're in Crissy's corner ... you can't take HP too far. 8) nt - Amy in Orlando 21:45 Jun 15 (0)
Too far? My son might argue whether or not it's even possible to take HP "too far"! ;o) nt - Crissy in WA 20:22 Jun 15 (0)

Please bear with me while I have a small nervous breakdown! - srjbdl 17:49 Jun 15 (4)

Maybe BARE is the solution? Hang in there, dear!!!! nt - Doran 18:39 Jun 15 (2)
- He's cute, but not Chippendale's material. Thanks anyway! Wait! - srjbdl 18:48 Jun 15 (1)
  - You are living on the edge, girl! nt - Doran 19:43 Jun 15 (0)
At least I didn't say "bare" with me - then we'd have a problem. nt - srjbdl 17:49 Jun 15 (0)

Those with engineered quartz for countertops, I have a question for you...(m) - Sharon in SC 17:19 Jun 15 (5)

Thank you, ladies, for the encouragement. We'll press on. :-) nt - Sharon in SC 6:09 Jun 16 (0)
We have a largish island, and the seam down the middle - Claire 19:54 Jun 15 (1)
- Claire has a good point about the seams. m - Susie in Claire 8:27 Jun 16 (0)
I think you're good (m) - Ria 17:38 Jun 15 (0)
Our seam is 99.9% invisible. I only know where it is because I saw the guy doing it. No one else knows. (nt) - A.Marie 17:36 Jun 15 (0)

OK, input needed on OB-Gyn's for delivery, please advise - Osmosis Mom 17:01 Jun 15 (14)

Thanks for all the good wishes and advice (m) - Osmosis Mom 8:23 Jun 16 (0)
a nurse-midwife should have an ob-gyn as their back up that they can call if they feel you need a c-section. - Mary Ellen 19:07 Jun 15 (0)
Nadia, to think none of us noticed your increase in size! (That's the problem with no webcams!) Shame on us! Anyway, congratulations! m - Jeri 18:58 Jun 15 (1)
- Thanks, Jeri (and I appreciate the advice) nt - Osmosis Mom 8:17 Jun 16 (0)
If you want to find another practice, call ahead of time and explain your situation. - Mary 18:14 Jun 15 (1)
- They won't induce as that might increase chance of - Osmosis Mom 8:20 Jun 16 (0)
Well, if I were you I'd try to find a different practice... - Amy loves Bud 17:50 Jun 15 (0)
Nadia! - Ria 17:31 Jun 15 (1)
- OK, OK, thanks so much. I was keeping a low profile - Osmosis Mom 8:19 Jun 16 (0)
Re: OK, input needed on OB-Gyn's for delivery, please advise - Julie in Austin 17:19 Jun 15 (1)
- agree..and adding: most large practices operate the same way...who ever is on-call when you go into labor is the "winner"! nt - cmn-CA 17:20 Jun 15 (0)
Are you interested and able to hire a doula (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:13 Jun 15 (1)
- I was going to suggest this as well. (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:48 Jun 15 (0)
Can you hire a doula or midwife who will stay with you (m) - Needleroozer 17:10 Jun 15 (0)

Do any of you sell new homeschool books on eBay? - Dawn in Ohio 16:59 Jun 15 (0)

Pros & cons of designating ds 6 as K-er instead of 1st grader (moved from K-8 board) - Linda in NY 16:50 Jun 15 (14)

I do this because most of mine are/were not ready for first grade at the state's first grade age. K is very light here. (M) - Kate CA 23:41 Jun 15 (0)
No, especially not with a May birthday... - Ellie 20:58 Jun 15 (2)
- Not alone.... - amy g. 21:09 Jun 15 (1)
  - another soul sister :-) nt - Ellie 7:27 Jun 16 (0)
A lot of people do this here (m) - EKS 19:55 Jun 15 (0)
I am going to do this with my 2nd ds. My reasons are more related to NY regs... - Amy in NY 19:34 Jun 15 (1)
- Yes, Amy, it really is all about the regs. - Linda in NY 19:41 Jun 15 (0)
I did this with my son, and will do it with my daughter - Niffercoo 19:30 Jun 15 (0)
I'm doing this with my 6yo. He just wasn't ready at 5. nt - Kisa in CA 18:34 Jun 15 (0)
Do you have to designate a grade or just list curriculum? nt - Mary 18:24 Jun 15 (1)
- My understanding is - Linda in NY 19:02 Jun 15 (0)
I responded on the other board too! - Testimony 17:41 Jun 15 (0)
I think it's a great idea! We did the same thing with my 3rd boy . . . - Jennifer in MI 16:59 Jun 15 (0)
wish I would have done that... - kim 16:59 Jun 15 (0)

Somebody asking about Allie or Xenical for weight loss? Please read and have a good laugh sm - LG Gone Wild 16:47 Jun 15 (1)

Oh My... LOL nt - Kristy 17:24 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone have kids with immunodeficiancy disorder? - Kim 16:37 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone else coloring tonight? What box and what number? - Darla 16:35 Jun 15 (5)

LOL - I thought I was missing out on a huge art project! nt - Amy in Orlando 22:08 Jun 15 (0)
Does yesterday count? Colorsilk - Dark blonde :). nt - Call Me Cordelia 19:12 Jun 15 (0)
LOL! I'm here thinking, "Crayola 64, of course!" Ah, moms. nt - Maria from IN 16:40 Jun 15 (2)
- That was my thought also. nt - Daisy 19:18 Jun 15 (0)
- [*Wink*] nt - Darla 16:41 Jun 15 (0)

Did anyone see the story on Applebee's mistakenly serving a margarita to a toddler? (link only) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 15:57 Jun 15 (1)

The mom seemed very resonable about the mistake - Christina in OR 16:36 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone want to feel old? Have you checked out FaceBook? - Sarah CB 15:57 Jun 15 (6)

I'm already on facebook - Cleo Qc 13:46 Jun 16 (0)
Teens think we are ruining their lives because we don't have a FaceBook acct. (nt) - Lacy in OK 20:16 Jun 15 (0)
Really Old? My DD had a face book when she was at Univ. NT - Lh 18:05 Jun 15 (0)
I thought you couldn't join unless you had an e-mail address through your school? nt - Hillary in KS 16:06 Jun 15 (2)
- Nope, I joined with my Gmail account. - mommylaw 16:20 Jun 15 (1)
  - My sister has a FaceBook account and wanted me to join too, but I only saw a page where you joined by school. Maybe I'll dig around a bit more. nt - Hillary in KS 16:34 Jun 15 (0)

Trivium Academy & others: tell me about storing your books in tubs m - aubrey 15:21 Jun 15 (10)

LOL. At first glance I was thinking... who needs baths anyway when we really need more storage space for books?! :-) (nt) - Stacia 20:22 Jun 15 (2)
- AMEN!!! hee hee.... nt - Peek a Boo 0:11 Jun 16 (0)
- LOL!!!!! nt - aubrey 22:10 Jun 15 (0)
Organizing guru Deneice Schofield says (m) - Sharon H. in IL 20:10 Jun 15 (1)
- I tried to implement this, and discovered that it doesn't work well when you have LOTS of books - katilac 10:18 Jun 16 (0)
I use the tubs for books we are not currently reading in order to make space on the bookcases. - Trivium Academy 20:09 Jun 15 (1)
- Jessica! AAhhhh-eyes opened.. - Corb 11:04 Jun 16 (0)
We don't use tubs because.. - Corb 15:50 Jun 15 (2)
- Great idea, I have trouble keeping the shelves organized... - Kimber 18:27 Jun 15 (1)
  - DVDS- We keep them alphabetically. Kids have to maintain- lesson in hiding.. nt - Corb 19:44 Jun 15 (0)

About yesterday's discussion about the price of milk....Today at Walmart the no-name milk is $4.26 and Maola is $6.00, which is the same price as the organic milk! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:14 Jun 15 (14)

Well, darn. I just got back from the farmer's market and our Amish (or Mennonite) milk just went up so we are spending $4.00 gallon now too. nt - Kelli in TN 10:22 Jun 16 (0)
Holy Guacamole! I just price matched Fry's at Walmart last week for $1.79 a gallon....it's $3.84 for 2 gallons at Sam's Club. nt - Carolyn 6:12 Jun 16 (0)
$2.99 today at Aldi's. nt - Deidre in GA 18:41 Jun 15 (0)
Ouch!! We normally pay between $6.60 for 2 gallons, right now Safeway has it on sale $3 a gallon. - akmommy 18:29 Jun 15 (0)
Geez, it was $2.68 at the Asheville Sam's Club on Wednesday. - Brigitte in NC 18:24 Jun 15 (2)
- Skim milk is $2.79 per gallon at our nearest Sam's! - srjbdl 18:39 Jun 15 (1)
  - It's $3.05 at the Sam's in Cary - what's up with that? nt - srjbdl 18:41 Jun 15 (0)
We get raw organic milk from Spartanburg, SC for $4 a gallon. nt - Georgia in NC 17:05 Jun 15 (0)
I just bought a gallon of skim for $2.29 at aldis (nt) - Ed'sdaughter 15:51 Jun 15 (0)
It is around 3.89 - 4.12 a gallon here, too. nt - Stephanie in FL 15:40 Jun 15 (0)
$3 here. nt - aubrey 15:22 Jun 15 (3)
- From yesterday's discussion, I think it's cheaper everywhere than here, and the price seems to be going up every day. I might have to start rationing it. :-( nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:42 Jun 15 (2)
  - Well it is just as expensive here and we live in an area where dairy farms are prevalent. nt - Stephanie in FL 16:47 Jun 15 (1)
    - I know of several locally, and they aren't making a killing on their milk! nt - srjbdl 17:50 Jun 15 (0)

Look at my newest little project! m - Holly in FL 15:12 Jun 15 (4)

Aww. I love bunnies! nt - katalaska 23:26 Jun 15 (1)
- Thx. It's just one bunny...front and back. nt - Holly in FL 4:35 Jun 16 (0)
She is cute! Great job! nt - MoniMoni 15:34 Jun 15 (1)
- Thank you. nt - Holly in FL 4:35 Jun 16 (0)

So, is it a bad sign when my OBs eyebrows shoot up when she does the tape measure thingie? - PariSarah 14:53 Jun 15 (39)

Thanks, gals!! I've loved reading all your stories! tn - PariSarah 4:35 Jun 16 (0)
OK, I finally thought of something nice to say...;) - aubrey 1:48 Jun 16 (0)
Don't let her scare you.... - Lisa in MN 23:18 Jun 15 (0)
Oh, and another thing ... size in not an indicator of how easy or difficult delivery will be. - dirty ethel rackham 21:55 Jun 15 (0)
OB's and fetal weight estimates. GRRRRRR!!! - dirty ethel rackham 21:52 Jun 15 (0)
Dr said ds would be over 10 #s...he was 7# 1 oz /nt - Karen in StL 19:54 Jun 15 (0)
Again, the last time an OB's eyebrows shot up on this board was during the hoo-hoo discussion. Sorry to have to be the one to point it out...again. nt - aubrye 18:43 Jun 15 (0)
I delivered twelve pounds............ - Remudamom 17:15 Jun 15 (8)
- I thought you were going to say something about it being a horse... ;-) nt - Lady Katherine 5:34 Jun 16 (0)
- LOL! I did it with two! :) nt - Ria 17:35 Jun 15 (6)
  - Yeah, well Quiver did it with just one, so I think she *wins*! lol... ;o) (I'll take Ria's way, if given the choice...) nt - abbeyej 17:37 Jun 15 (5)
    - Oh. My. Goodness. (Bowing and taking off my hat!) nm - Remudamom 18:47 Jun 15 (0)
    - Oh, ouch! Yep! Quiver wins. Ooooohhhh! nt - Ria 17:39 Jun 15 (3)
      - La la la la la la la. I'm not listening to ANY of you! La la la la . . . Nobody's hearin' nothin'! nt - PariSarah, sticking her fingers in her ears. 18:08 Jun 15 (2)
        
        Sarah, we could come down there and give you BIG hugs! Would that help? ROTFL!!!! nt - Ria 18:32 Jun 15 (1)
        
        *snort*!! nt - PariSarah 18:39 Jun 15 (0)
You know, my good friend and I were told... - abbeyej 16:29 Jun 15 (7)
- I am right there with you . . . - Luann in ID 17:28 Jun 15 (6)
  - My one and only inducation was my one and only C-section. Give me a big baby over induction anyday! nt - Quiver0f10 17:35 Jun 15 (0)
  - Ooh, I used EPO the second time too... - abbeyej 17:32 Jun 15 (4)
    - Re: Ooh, I used EPO the second time too... - Ericaand3kids 22:11 Jun 15 (0)
    - What does it do? You've already got me on fish oil. What else do I need? nt - PariSarah 18:06 Jun 15 (2)
      - Re: What does it do? You've already got me on fish oil. What else do I need? nt - abbeyej 7:32 Jun 16 (0)
      - you need the chiropractor (m) - Amy in VA 19:10 Jun 15 (0)
My doctor said studies have shown that Mothers know baby size more than doctors or ultrasounds. So, what do you think? nt - KIN 16:00 Jun 15 (2)
- I think this kid is just rotten enough . . . . - PariSarah 16:16 Jun 15 (0)
- Totally agree, particularly if it's a 2nd or subsequent baby. nt - Amy loves Bud 16:03 Jun 15 (0)
Leopolds... - Amy loves Bud 15:52 Jun 15 (2)
- Ds has been (inexpertly) performing these maneuvers. - PariSarah 17:04 Jun 15 (1)
  - Well, it helps to have more than one subject to practice on! - Amy loves Bud 17:20 Jun 15 (0)
Naaa.... - Call Me Cordelia 15:37 Jun 15 (1)
- LOL! Ds was *crowning*, I was in pain and screaming, . . . - PariSarah 16:11 Jun 15 (0)
I'm convinced that they are clueless when it comes to baby size (M) - Ria 15:09 Jun 15 (3)
- I am the same way.. - Quiver0f10 15:14 Jun 15 (2)
  - Oh, Jean, I know you meant that to be encouraging, . . . - PariSarah 16:09 Jun 15 (1)
    - Well, I know you will do just fine! nt - Quiver0f10 17:36 Jun 15 (0)
I have yet to see an OB know baby size very well - HollYDay 15:02 Jun 15 (1)
- Mine guessed within 1/2 oz on my first! I was amazed (as was she - she admitted) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:12 Jun 15 (0)
Silver lining is that it may hurt more, but will probably go faster :-D nt - karenciavo 14:57 Jun 15 (0)

Any good homeschool stores in the Tulsa area? We will be there this weekend. Thanks! nt. - Sunflower 14:33 Jun 15 (2)

Yes ... - mull-berry 16:30 Jun 15 (1)
- Thanks! This gives me some places to explore. nt. - Sunflower 18:32 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone have experiences with Bryan College that you might share? It's on our list to look at for fall. Thanks! nt - Rebecca 14:29 Jun 15 (3)

We have a young musician staying with us... - Cindy in FL. 4:50 Jun 16 (0)
my friends ds graduated from there last year, he loved it.nt - Teresa in MO 15:48 Jun 15 (0)
It's not terribly far from where I live. One of my best friends and her dh graduated from there. - momof7 15:11 Jun 15 (0)

Opinions please on skipping 2nd grade math (m) - Scarlett 14:25 Jun 15 (10)

I'd absolutely skip. nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:52 Jun 15 (0)
skipping first would have been easier than 2nd, but they should have a scope of specific skills - katilac 15:28 Jun 15 (2)
- Right. And they sent me the 2nd grade K12 books (m) - Scarlett 16:17 Jun 15 (1)
  - In that case, yeah, I'd push to skip to 3rd grade math. nt - abbeyej 16:32 Jun 15 (0)
Can he just take the tests in math 2? - Ria 14:33 Jun 15 (4)
- Not in officially Ria...but they keep talking and (m) - Scarlett 14:47 Jun 15 (3)
  - I was wondering when the lottery was being help. Be interested to see if we get chosen nt - Quiver0f10 15:23 Jun 15 (2)
    - How many would you have in the program? (nt) - Scarlett 18:26 Jun 15 (1)
      - Four, but we are still undecided what we'd do, even if we did get chosen. It's just nice to have options, kwim? - Quiver0f10 19:02 Jun 15 (0)
I would let him do 2nd as fast as he wants, but I don't think it will matter at this age if this is his strength. nt - strider 14:27 Jun 15 (0)

While I'm on the board so much...Thanks for the 13yo dd make-up ideas and my own hair color ideas. - Laura R (FL) 14:24 Jun 15 (0)

Alright, Dr. Hive: Can y'all give me some causes of persistant headaches in a 4yo? (m - threelops 14:19 Jun 15 (12)

Dehydration - Lacy in OK 20:19 Jun 15 (1)
- This happens with my dc too. I asked our pediatrician about using that formula. - Cricket 22:19 Jun 15 (0)
My 2nd dd had headaches when she was 3 (m) - MoniMoni 18:53 Jun 15 (1)
- Another possibility...(m) - MoniMoni 18:55 Jun 15 (0)
A friend's ds gets headaches when he eats/drinks something with red dye in it nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:24 Jun 15 (0)
When my son did this (he also was 4yo and complained that his head hurt all the time), it was because he needed glasses. (sm) - mama of two-ize 14:55 Jun 15 (0)
If it is continuous, then what I have to add won't help, but if they are intermittent here's what I would do.... - cin 14:54 Jun 15 (0)
hot dogs cause them for our ds 4. any processed meat with nitrates. nm - CalicoKat 14:37 Jun 15 (0)
Sensitivity to light? - Claire 14:34 Jun 15 (0)
Please have the sinuses scanned. Sinus problems are often overlooked at this age. He could still have blocked sinuses. nt - Mary 14:33 Jun 15 (0)
Has he seen an opthamologist? - Ria 14:30 Jun 15 (0)
I have RA and frequent headaches - Laura R (FL) 14:30 Jun 15 (0)

Crazy question of the day #2. Has anyone had a child go to ps for K? I have a science question. - Laura R (FL) 14:18 Jun 15 (6)

My dd did nothing like this in PS K this spring. nt - Lisa in MN 23:12 Jun 15 (0)
Nope, not here. K was 4 years ago. No science at all. nt - Sharon H. in IL 20:14 Jun 15 (0)
My daughter went for K and I don't remember much science. nt - Kristy 14:43 Jun 15 (0)
DS went three years ago and there was no Science done in his classroom at the time...nt - Christina in NY 14:43 Jun 15 (0)
Two of my kids went to ps K... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:42 Jun 15 (0)
It's been seven years, but I don't recall any science projects in Kindergarten. nt - Crissy in WA 14:28 Jun 15 (0)

Stephanie not in TX--I gave you a link to Dy's egg replacer list post from April under your post. nt - Karin 14:12 Jun 15 (1)

Thank you!! nt - Stephanie not in TX 14:29 Jun 15 (0)

Why I Garden, Reason Number 431: - PariSarah 14:08 Jun 15 (3)

I've got 32 baby squash trying to grow on my vines. Love gardening! nt - Stacey in NM 18:50 Jun 15 (0)
I tortured my dad today... - amy g. 18:46 Jun 15 (0)
Dang, I'm jealous. All I've got here are Oreos. nm - Remudamom 14:39 Jun 15 (0)

Test-takers, can you look this item over and tell me how you understand it? sm - ceg 13:51 Jun 15 (11)

My son wants to know how many were in there to start with and whether any left at any time. . . . NT - Lh 18:09 Jun 15 (0)
Sounds like a word problem that was poorly translated from another language (nt) - Scarlett 14:21 Jun 15 (0)
The answer is D. nt - Testimony 14:07 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks, all, that's what I thought, too. nt - ceg 14:05 Jun 15 (0)
Hm - Linda in NY 13:59 Jun 15 (0)
The answer is most likely D - all three sets of students were in the cafeteria by 12:30. It should be written, "how many students had entered the cafeteria *by* 12:30" but oh well, don't overanalyze standardized test questions, lol. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 13:58 Jun 15 (0)
Keeping in mind that this is a 3rd grade question, - Claire 13:58 Jun 15 (0)
That's a bad question - Maverick 13:57 Jun 15 (3)
- The powers that be would consider this a well written test question. - Mary 14:35 Jun 15 (0)
- Horrible test writing!!! nt - Holly in FL 14:05 Jun 15 (0)
- Agreed---terrible question! nt - Julie in Austin 14:02 Jun 15 (0)

Thanks Ria for the Sharpener info. I have 2 questions for you...(m) - MoniMoni 13:43 Jun 15 (4)

The Lyme test was postive (m) - Ria 13:55 Jun 15 (3)
- Wow! That's some camping! I hate to ask...(m) - MoniMoni 15:31 Jun 15 (1)
  - LOL. Letting go is awfully hard! (m) - Ria 18:30 Jun 15 (0)
- LOL! That was supposed to say "I *haTe* dull knives! Grin. nt - Ria 13:56 Jun 15 (0)

Everyone - I am innocent until proven guilty. It's been a hectic week and all I meant - Osmosis Mom 13:39 Jun 15 (7)

Aww, I knew what ya meant:o) I just had to laugh at Aubrey's post because, well... - Jenni in KS 14:29 Jun 15 (5)
- (Pointing) It wasn't me; it was Parisarah's fault. She linked the *discussion* that put my mind in the gutter! ;) nt - aubrey 15:27 Jun 15 (4)
  - La la la la la--what? Me?!?! [looks innocently around] nt - PariSarah 15:39 Jun 15 (1)
    - Yeah, sure, you are innocent. At least you have a belly to hide behind!!!!! nt - Osmosis Mom 15:49 Jun 15 (0)
  - BTW, it sure wasn't *your* fault--I knew what you meant, just did a double take, kwim? nt - aubrey 15:27 Jun 15 (1)
    - The post did sound wacky now that I re-read it, but I have been fried this week! nt - Osmosis Mom 15:50 Jun 15 (0)
That was the silliest thread, well, ever! nt - mad charity 13:40 Jun 15 (0)

Jennifer (Good Witch of the West): has the winner been announced yet? nt - cmn-CA 13:19 Jun 15 (0)

don't know if it's been mentioned here yet, but there's been a recall on Thomas the Tank Engine toys.... - Nicole M 13:10 Jun 15 (1)

If you bought before 2005, then it's not included in the recall. nt - Karin 13:59 Jun 15 (0)

AeroBed? Anyone own one of these? - A.Marie 13:08 Jun 15 (1)

We have one. It's an air mattress. Sits low to the ground (mildly inconvenient - esp for elderly) and "sleeps" about 75-80% like a "real" mattress. (nm) - DollyM 13:54 Jun 15 (0)

Recipes for turnip greens? - Luann in ID 13:08 Jun 15 (13)

Couple ideas - Doran 13:35 Jun 15 (1)
- They're pretty young. I think they'll be tender. Braggs is an idea even abbeyej's mil might be able to live with. I'll try that. nt - Luann in ID 13:38 Jun 15 (0)
Don't tell my mom, but you can... - abbeyej 13:32 Jun 15 (4)
- Oooh....great minds and all that?! :-) nt - Doran 13:37 Jun 15 (0)
- Yum! Now I am going to have to try that. I like salt, too. It really is all I have left... (nt) - mad charity 13:35 Jun 15 (0)
- Now this looks like a recipe I'd like to try. Maybe I'll add some kale for good measure as suggested below. Thanks. nt - Luann in ID 13:34 Jun 15 (1)
  - Yes, we do this with mixed greens (or just kale) all the time! :o) nt - abbeyej 13:36 Jun 15 (0)
Our church had the best turnip greens I've ever eaten... - Sharon in TN 13:30 Jun 15 (1)
- Ok, I have some kale I could pick now. How did they fix them? Tell me they didn't boil them to death together. nt - Luann in ID 13:32 Jun 15 (0)
Well, I'm from the south and I've never had them any other way. ; ) Just be sure you wash them REALLY well. nt - ereks mom 13:20 Jun 15 (3)
- So what you mean is . . . don't have my 4yo wash them? nt - Luann in ID 13:36 Jun 15 (2)
  - Right! LOL! There are usually all kinds of tiny insects on them, so... - ereks mom 14:08 Jun 15 (1)
    - Or a spash of vinegar (nt) - Doran 15:20 Jun 15 (0)

REALLY COOL BUG VIDEO! dd has been asking about the 17 year cicadas and we found a neat video about their lifecycle (link) - molly's mom 13:07 Jun 15 (3)

That was fantastic. Thanks for sharing! tn - Kate CA 22:28 Jun 15 (0)
We were here in the Washington DC area when they came out, and then moved back to see them again--they are cool!Their casings were all over the trees.nt - Chris in VA 14:04 Jun 15 (0)
very cool! Dd's loved it (esp my 7yo!!!) thanks! nt - Pster 14:02 Jun 15 (0)

Summer vacation in Colorado....Estes Park or Breckenridge or somewhere else? m - OKCyndi 13:04 Jun 15 (5)

Breckenridge over Estes Park, absolutely. Or - Kristine out of lurking 16:59 Jun 15 (2)
- I adore Steamboat Springs, myself. And Estes can be what you make it. - Patty in WA 17:59 Jun 15 (1)
  - Well, I'd choose Steamboat over all, or Glenwood Springs, except that I think she wants it closer to Denver! - Kristine out of lurking 18:06 Jun 15 (0)
Personally I don't think Estes has that much to offer... - Lynne 14:47 Jun 15 (1)
- Oh, and just in case... - Lynne 15:03 Jun 15 (0)

To Blog or not to Blog?? - Jennifer Not 12:54 Jun 15 (4)

No, you're not alone, Jennifer. - Crissy in WA 13:42 Jun 15 (1)
- I didn't know you had a new blog! I love restoration, but missed your old blog. Yay! Now to go catch up! nt - Needleroozer 21:44 Jun 15 (0)
Well.... - Renthead Mommy 13:01 Jun 15 (0)
That is the question... - Kate CA 12:57 Jun 15 (0)

Just got back our (unimportant, not why we do this, of course) standardized test scores... - Andie 12:53 Jun 15 (13)

Totally unimportant... - Call Me Cordelia 15:39 Jun 15 (0)
But what kind of shoes do they wear? ;-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:47 Jun 15 (0)
Good work. 50th to 79th? Congratulations to her! nt - Crissy in WA 14:30 Jun 15 (1)
- She's worked hard. (And something finally clicked.) Yay! (nt) - Andie 19:06 Jun 15 (0)
Doesn't that feel good?! Major back patting all the way around! tn - PariSarah 14:22 Jun 15 (0)
What test was that? ITBS? What are your kid's ages? Great scores (m) - Scarlett 14:19 Jun 15 (1)
- CAT. Not my 1st choice, but I wanted to use the same test (well, a grade higher of course) this year to see how dd's scores in math compared. Next year they'll take the ITBS. (nt) - Andie 18:40 Jun 15 (0)
But what about socialization? Aren't you afraid that they are missing out on something? (m) - mad charity 13:33 Jun 15 (4)
- Well, the oldest is nearly broke of biting people in the grocery store, and the youngest doesn't bark anymore. I think we're making good progress all around! *grin* (nt) - Andie 18:37 Jun 15 (3)
  - : D But can they stand in line? ; ) nt - mad charity 6:59 Jun 16 (1)
    - LOL! Two out of three ain't bad! That boy can't stand in one place at *all* much less in a line. (nt) - Andie 14:03 Jun 16 (0)
  - LOL! nt - Crissy in WA 21:14 Jun 15 (0)
Kudos to all three kids and to their wonderful teacher! nt - Lisa in Jax 12:54 Jun 15 (0)

Any resort recommendations for the Myrtle Beach area? - Robin in NC 12:46 Jun 15 (2)

Yes! Springmaid in south Myrtle Beach. Very kid-friendly and reasonably priced. (m) - Janie 13:38 Jun 15 (0)
Grande Shores Resort.....(more) - Laura in NC 13:02 Jun 15 (0)

Organic foods: If you had to narrow it down to 10 foods (NOT food groups)... - Cindy in FL. 12:41 Jun 15 (29)

A naturopath told me to do these things: - Patty in WA 18:01 Jun 15 (1)
- Thank you, Patty. Good info. nt - Cindy in FL. 3:36 Jun 16 (0)
Only after working on pork, dairy, beef and chicken..... - Kathy in MD 13:54 Jun 15 (3)
- Your conversion factors are incorrect. - srjbdl 14:04 Jun 15 (2)
  - I've always been taught in my natural history classes and heard on natural history programs that ..... - Kathy in MD 20:23 Jun 15 (1)
    - Probably so! - srjbdl 4:21 Jun 16 (0)
Lots of good information. I knew I could depend on all of you. nt - Cindy in FL. 13:47 Jun 15 (0)
Re: Organic foods: If you had to narrow it down to 10 foods (NOT food groups)... - Doran 13:41 Jun 15 (1)
- Sorry, need to clarify - Doran 13:45 Jun 15 (0)
Wonderfully funny StarWars themed video -- StoreWars: The Organic Rebellion! (link) - 5wolfcubs 13:31 Jun 15 (1)
- Fight the dark side of the farm! Thanks. :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 15:19 Jun 15 (0)
I've seen variations on these lists: (m) - Lisa in Jax 12:59 Jun 15 (0)
I started with produce, then dairy (m) - Liz CA 12:58 Jun 15 (0)
Here's my list: - Kathy in NC 12:55 Jun 15 (0)
Apples and strawberries, although ... - Darla 12:52 Jun 15 (13)
- Not all organic milk is ultra-pasteurized, btw. (nt) - Colleen 13:51 Jun 15 (2)
  - You're right -- around here the only *available* brand is ultrapasteurized ... - Darla 16:16 Jun 15 (0)
  - Do you know of a particular brand I can pester my grocery store to carry? - PariSarah 14:24 Jun 15 (0)
- I didn't realize that about the milk. Good info. nt - Cindy in FL. 13:07 Jun 15 (0)
- Definitely strawberries! My aunt saw what they do to them in CA - Karin 12:58 Jun 15 (8)
  - Living in an area with some of the largest strawberry growers in CA, I can safely say that this is not a common practice here. nt - Leah 14:45 Jun 15 (1)
    - Not near us either. I buy them on the side of the road and they are something wonderful! nt - Kate CA 22:30 Jun 15 (0)
  - Well, I support organics, as you all know, but this is a rather vast generalization. I can assure you strawberry growers here don't do this. (nt) - Colleen 13:53 Jun 15 (0)
  - That's terrible about the strawberries. There ought to be a law against that. :) nt - Cindy in FL. 13:08 Jun 15 (4)
    - Does it make you feel better to know that they're not all that way? (more) - Julie in CA 13:43 Jun 15 (3)
      - It does! I'm hard pressed to believe all our berries in Florida are painted, too. It's just a little disconcerting. nt - Cindy in FL. 13:46 Jun 15 (2)
        
        It may not always be done, but how do you tell when it hasn't if it's not organic? nt - Karin 14:02 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Try U-pick if you can. Then you'd know for sure. nt - Diana in OR 16:34 Jun 15 (0)
Peanut butter and corn. nt - Amy in PA 12:44 Jun 15 (0)

Melissa and Holly, thank you for the knitting help. I used a single crochet to join the squares. It looks terrible, but I need to get in in the mail. I just need to put a border now. nt - Linko 12:32 Jun 15 (2)

Great. It feels good to finish a project. I am currently half way through a Ravenclaw scarf. I hope to get it done by June 11th. nt - Melissa in NC 18:09 Jun 15 (0)
You're welcome. nt - Holly in FL 14:05 Jun 15 (0)

Hey Quiver, now that it looks like your house has sold (m) - Scarlett 12:25 Jun 15 (1)

We really like it..... - Quiver0f10 13:11 Jun 15 (0)

Homemade Lemonade? Does anyone have a recipe they'd care to share? TIA (nt) - threelops 12:13 Jun 15 (1)

It's really a matter of taste -- you might need to experiment to find the proportions you like best... - abbeyej 13:26 Jun 15 (0)

Did you all hear about the school district in CT that may hold back 1600 students because they say they missed too many days of school?nt - Dayle in Guatemala 11:58 Jun 15 (21)

My son missed a lot in private school this year (m) - Terry in OR 17:46 Jun 15 (0)
The one year my son was in ps he probably missed around 15-20 days - Pajama Mama 16:47 Jun 15 (1)
- When I taught, they gave all first year teachers 2x the normal number of sick days. - Patty in WA 18:02 Jun 15 (0)
there is a difference, in my mind, anyway, from unexcused and excused. What are the parameters for an EXCUSED absence? A note from the parent should be sufficient. What were they doing on the unexcused days.....<nt> - cin 14:59 Jun 15 (1)
- posted before I read....The Pediatricians are gonna LOVE this policy....Johnny has a cold and needs a Dr. Note. etc. - cin 15:07 Jun 15 (0)
So the content and quality of the other 161 days they attended the school didn't teach them what was necesssary for their success in the next grade ? Why not just make them do a 19 day summer school if they really missed that much? (nt) - Nita 13:09 Jun 15 (3)
- Because it is the rules. This is part of the problem with society today. People don't want to follow the rules, they believe there are exceptions. nt - Stephanie in Fl 13:58 Jun 15 (2)
  - See, I have opposite reaction. The problem with society today is that people don't understand that rules are created to serve society, and not visa-versa... - Kay in Cal 20:34 Jun 15 (0)
  - I agree. Besides, 19 UNexcused absences is a lot. - Cindyg 18:25 Jun 15 (0)
The article linked below makes it seem like it's justified. The school policy stated that if they had 19 unexcused absences they couldn't move up to the next grade . . . m - Jennifer in MI 12:58 Jun 15 (7)
- I understand what your saying but...(m) - Nita 14:08 Jun 15 (2)
  - 19 days out of 180 is more than 10% of the year. I *do* think that that is a LOT of school to miss . . . - Jennifer in MI 14:19 Jun 15 (1)
    - These are only excused with a dr. note - Christina in OR 15:21 Jun 15 (0)
- That's what it sounded like to me too. I saw the superintendent inteviewed on Fox News. He says that he feels the parents don't take the attendance policy seriously and it's time to start. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 13:17 Jun 15 (0)
- I agree. Hold 'em all back and maybe people will start paying attention to the problem. nt - Ria 13:09 Jun 15 (2)
  - Often it doesn't matter if it's excused or not. You miss, you missed. All absenses count. NT - LH 16:10 Jun 15 (0)
  - This is a problem in our town. One girl was excluded from National Honor Society for missing too much school (unexcused). - Mary 13:27 Jun 15 (0)
Found article...link inside - valk 12:43 Jun 15 (0)
Um....no. I live in CT and taught many years in CT public schools......do you have any more info? (nt) - molly's mom 12:35 Jun 15 (0)
Which district? I used to live in CT .....nt - home'scool 12:25 Jun 15 (0)
No, but my 2nd-grade niece was almost held back for the same reason...so her mother had to send her to school SICK a bunch of times. nt - katalaska 12:08 Jun 15 (0)

We got an offer!!!!!!!!! - Quiver0f10 11:55 Jun 15 (21)

WOOHOO!!! I am so happy for you! Send those house sale vibes my way! LOL! nt - Kari C in FL 20:48 Jun 15 (0)
WOOHOO!!! Here's to a smooth and uneventful closing! nt - Dy 20:19 Jun 15 (0)
Wow. That is a fast closing. Great for you. nt - Melissa in NC 18:11 Jun 15 (1)
- Well thats just the date on the P/S, I am sure the actual closing date will be later nt - Quiver0f10 6:22 Jun 16 (0)
YAY!!! nt - aub 15:30 Jun 15 (0)
Super! That's great news! nt - Yvette in CA 15:26 Jun 15 (0)
Yay!!! Congrats, Jean!! nt - PariSarah 14:13 Jun 15 (0)
What a relief? You can put that place behind you!!! :) nt - strider 14:11 Jun 15 (0)
Yay! That's wonderful! nt - MoniMoni 13:09 Jun 15 (0)
That's awesome!! I'm so happy for you!! nft. - Jeanne in MN 12:56 Jun 15 (0)
Thank you everyone! nt - Quiver0f10 12:53 Jun 15 (0)
Praying that this works out for you! nt - Cindy in FL. 12:42 Jun 15 (0)
What wonderful news. :) nt - Tammyla 12:34 Jun 15 (0)
Yay!!!! What wonderful news. Congratulations!! nt - Linko 12:27 Jun 15 (0)
Yay for you!!!!!! nt - readwithem 12:21 Jun 15 (0)
Yes!!! That is terrific news! :-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 12:12 Jun 15 (0)
Wonderful news! Hope the inspection goes smoothly for you! - Diane in CO 12:08 Jun 15 (0)
That is great news! Wow! I know that will take so much pressure off your family! (nt) - Scarlett 12:08 Jun 15 (0)
Awesome! So glad for you!!! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:06 Jun 15 (0)
YAY!!! nt - katalaska 12:06 Jun 15 (0)
That's *wonderful*!!!!! nt - Ria 11:56 Jun 15 (0)

Those of you who keep some of your children's schoolwork each year, how and where do you store it? nt - gandpsmommy 11:51 Jun 15 (11)

Re: Those of you who keep some of your children's schoolwork each year, how and where do you store it? nt - Ericaand3kids 22:21 Jun 15 (0)
I make up a clear book portfolio with a school report and any testing results at the front - Laura in China 18:47 Jun 15 (0)
I keep two writing sample & two math samples per child per yr & they go into their "school keepsake" folder. That's it! nt - Daisy 12:28 Jun 15 (1)
- This sounds like us! A few writing samples and a couple math tests (we keep a couple grammar tests too) put into folders. I have four kids and we only have 2 folders. nm - Jennifer in MI 13:00 Jun 15 (0)
I save pretty much everything. I use a plastic bin for each child, each year... - Tracy in Ky 11:56 Jun 15 (6)
- Why do you save it? - Ria 12:07 Jun 15 (5)
  - I *think* she's saying she uses 1 bin, per child, and just puts the years work in it each year then stores it again. Am I right? nt - Jess in OK 12:10 Jun 15 (3)
    - Actually I use one bin per child per year. I suppose that makes for a lot of bins, but - Tracy in Ky 12:23 Jun 15 (2)
      - ROTFL!!! Considering that we began homeschooling our kids at age 3, that would be 90 bins. LOL!!! nt - Ria 17:37 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Oh wow. You definitely need a different system!! nt - Tracy in Ky 4:55 Jun 16 (0)
  - I know it sounds excessive, but I like having it. It makes me feel secure! lol. Maybe - Tracy in Ky 12:10 Jun 15 (0)

Can't they hurry up and find out what is wrong with hubby? - Pamela 11:45 Jun 15 (10)

I'm praying, too. By the way, what kind of tests did he have?... - Kathy in NC 7:18 Jun 16 (0)
Sorry you aren't getting any results.. Here's a hug (((Pamela))) and hopefully you won't have to wait to much longer to know something.. nt - Kristy 14:49 Jun 15 (0)
Sorry to hear that the appt. has to wait. Please call 911 if he has another episode. - Mary 13:29 Jun 15 (0)
Pamela, I've missed some of this, but I'm so sorry for what you are both going through. I know how frustrating tit is. I hope you get results soon. nt - Linko 13:07 Jun 15 (0)
This must be so hard for you - Karin 13:02 Jun 15 (0)
How frightening and frustrating this must be for you. Praying here. nt - Cindy in FL. 12:44 Jun 15 (0)
I went through something similar last month... I'll be praying! nm - LNC 12:15 Jun 15 (0)
SO sorry! I'm praying. nt - Call Me Cordelia 12:05 Jun 15 (0)
Hugs to you and prayers for hubby. nt - Jess in OK 12:02 Jun 15 (0)
(((Pamela))) Hoping they find answers soon. nt - jmgconner 11:56 Jun 15 (0)

re: Red Popcorn Kernels... thanks for letting me know they exist! i did use the food coloring and alcohol... which worked... but next time, i'll just buy them! nt - LatinaRepublicana 11:42 Jun 15 (0)

I've posted basic information about the archaeology field school ds and I attended... - Jenni in KS 11:27 Jun 15 (1)

Thanks! nt - Jess in OK 11:44 Jun 15 (0)

Has anyone here organized a BBQ plate fundraiser? I'm looking for ticket ideas... - rsmofga 11:24 Jun 15 (1)

Re: Has anyone here organized a BBQ plate fundraiser? I'm looking for ticket ideas... - Julie in Austin 11:56 Jun 15 (0)

Where can I find previous recipes? I need that Italian beef crockpot recipe. Thanks! nt - Cricket 11:09 Jun 15 (4)

I linked it inside :) - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:17 Jun 15 (3)
- I can't the recipe! Help! I thought it was posted there. Does anyone have it? nt - Cricket 12:03 Jun 15 (2)
  - Sorry, I didn't check the site -- is this the one (inside - actual recipe not link) - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:07 Jun 15 (1)
    - Yes, thank you! Yay, I did remember correctly. I thought I might be leaving something out. Thanks! nt - Cricket 12:45 Jun 15 (0)

Please remember to either update or hide your posts on the Sale board when your items sell...(m) - Colleen 10:45 Jun 15 (1)

I agree. I've all but given up on the S&S board. nt - Tammyla 11:33 Jun 15 (0)

WOW, did you know about Campusi.com? You put a book in and it searches the whole web for the best prices (more) - MamaPapa 10:44 Jun 15 (7)

An even better one is . . . - Julie in Austin 11:22 Jun 15 (3)
- Thanks! I hadn't heard of booksprice.com... fetchbook.info, bestbookbuys.com, and campusi.com were my favorites. - mom2abcd 10:10 Jun 16 (0)
- GREAT! This may be pushing things, but does it also factor in (more) - MamaPapa 11:36 Jun 15 (1)
  - Yep--as far as I can tell, they work all of that it. nt - Julie in Austin 11:56 Jun 15 (0)
I also use addall.com and bookhq.com--occasionally one search picks up something another does not. nt - katalaska 11:07 Jun 15 (1)
- I should say I forgot about campusi until you mentioned it. Thanks for the reminder! nt - katalaska 11:10 Jun 15 (0)
Thank you so much... This will save a lot of wasted time..nt - Christina in NY 10:58 Jun 15 (0)

Hey, baseball moms - We're almost there...are you surviving? - Crissy in WA 10:25 Jun 15 (19)

Just when I thought it was over, I got a call "hey, they're having a summer league!" - Dy 20:21 Jun 15 (0)
Won the championship and now we. are. done!!!! nm - lovemyboys 20:13 Jun 15 (0)
it was very weird! - Laura in SC 18:28 Jun 15 (0)
Two more weeks...started games first week in March. nt - Erica3boys 16:46 Jun 15 (0)
This is the season that won't end... we've been playing ball since the first week of March! - Niffercoo 14:08 Jun 15 (2)
- What happens in August. Is that when the All-Stars begin, or is Austin playing fall ball? nt - Crissy 14:12 Jun 15 (1)
  - He plays fall ball! It's his only activity or sport, so he plays both spring and fall. - Niffercoo 15:04 Jun 15 (0)
Baseball will begin tournaments next Monday, softball is in the thick of things (m) - Andie 13:08 Jun 15 (1)
- H's team started the season with a pitching machine... - Crissy 14:03 Jun 15 (0)
We're just getting into the swing of it, and I. Am. Tired. nt - Stephanie not in TX 12:20 Jun 15 (3)
- Hang in there, Stephanie! nt - Crissy 13:59 Jun 15 (0)
- SAme here. City tournaments start tomorrow. Then, there's travelling teams and second season teams. I love it!! nm - Jennifer in MI 13:13 Jun 15 (0)
- Stephanie, you have three playing, right? Are they all on different teams? (nt) - Andie 13:10 Jun 15 (0)
Guess you didn't see my suggestion to bring mace to games. - unsinkable 10:43 Jun 15 (2)
- Oh, no! - Crissy in WA 14:10 Jun 15 (0)
- I hear ya...some refs for soccer did a "test," - Cal Me Cordelia 12:11 Jun 15 (0)
I've gotten tired just *knowing* y'all. You'll get tired of me in football season though. nt - Jess in OK 10:27 Jun 15 (2)
- How many of your boys will be playing, Jess? I can't remember their ages. nt - Crissy 14:13 Jun 15 (1)
  - Oh, just the oldest (he'll be 10 this fall) but I think I'm putting the almost 6yo DS in soccer and now my 7yo DD wants to do basketball. I'm overwhelmed & 2 of mine don't do anything yet! LOL nt - Jess in OK 21:09 Jun 15 (0)

Wow....$5,000 gift for making perfect attendance for ONE MONTH???? .......from our local news station. (link inside,) - molly's mom 10:12 Jun 15 (17)

Where's my $5,000 gift? I haven't missed a day of Mommyhood in 11 YEARS! nt - jmgconner 13:38 Jun 15 (0)
Life's about getting something didn't ya know? Not about hard work and earning things anymore! *sigh* nt - Jess in OK 10:16 Jun 15 (15)
- Honestly, it doesn't bug me much. If they just had a drawing for graduating seniors, we wouldn't notice. This one's just tied to basic attendance... nt - abbeyej 10:24 Jun 15 (14)
  - Really? I think it's utterly ridiculous. (nt) - Colleen 10:46 Jun 15 (3)
    - It's called advertising... - Robin in NC 11:59 Jun 15 (2)
      - Right. The dealership is advertising to students and their families. It has (essentially) nothing to do with attendance. nt - abbeyej 13:06 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Yes, I realize that. (nt) - Colleen 13:43 Jun 15 (0)
  - My question is who's paying for the cars? Taxes? Our education is hurting here in OK & to spend the money on a CAR is wasteful IMO. nt - Jess in OK 10:27 Jun 15 (9)
    - Oh, if *that* were the case, I'd be livid! ;o) But since it's an advertisment/donation from a business, I don't think it matters at all. nt - abbeyej 13:14 Jun 15 (0)
    - They also give cars to the kids in our area too that have had perfect attendance all 12 years. (m) - Stephanie in FL 11:32 Jun 15 (5)
      - they give away cars here now too, the items they gave away before insulted the parents... - Jenny in Ca 19:44 Jun 15 (0)
      - Now, see, I think this should be no UNexcused absences. This just encourages kids to come to school sick. nt - Cindyg 18:30 Jun 15 (0)
      - My kids have perfect attendance. I think we should get cars!!! nt - Kelli in TN 11:35 Jun 15 (2)
        
        Then get a local business to sponsor a contest for you. - A.D. 11:43 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Sorry. I was just joking. nt - Kelli in TN 12:37 Jun 15 (0)
    - They are donated by businesses in the community. nt - Kelli in TN 10:35 Jun 15 (0)
    - It appears to be a marketing concept from the dealership. I imagine the winner will be responsible for the taxes. nt - Crissy in WA 10:34 Jun 15 (0)

So, my dh is making LESS than he used to. - srjbdl 9:48 Jun 15 (10)

One good reason for him to question this is that it *could* be a mistake - some wires *could* have been crossed somewhere - maybe that idea would help your dh to be able to talk to someone about this.... nt - Anne 11:49 Jun 15 (1)
- *sigh* They weren't crossed. - srjbdl 14:06 Jun 15 (0)
I hope they raise his salary or you find a better job than ever. nt - Jess in OK 10:17 Jun 15 (0)
Well, if they were eager for him to return, they may be willing to match his previous salary....I'd - Carol 10:16 Jun 15 (5)
- He was under the impression that he was going to be paid MORE. - srjbdl 10:24 Jun 15 (4)
  - Ummm...are you saying the offer was higher than they ended up putting in his paycheck....well, then - Carol 6:18 Jun 16 (0)
  - Seems to me he should ask for a raise. He's done a lot in a short time and should be fairly compensated. nt - lovemykids 10:30 Jun 15 (2)
    - I agree, but that is WAY out of his comfort zone - he hasn't *ever* asked for a raise in his life. - srjbdl 10:34 Jun 15 (1)
      - He needs to talk to them. This is actually a common tactic with companies. - Mary 12:17 Jun 15 (0)
((srjbdl)) I hope your dh finds something better. nt - aubrey 10:09 Jun 15 (0)

Horse fix - Remudamom 9:38 Jun 15 (6)

Getting tired of horse posts?! What on earth are you talking about?! :) nt - Cindyg 18:32 Jun 15 (0)
Well, I don't get tired of your posts. You're living the life I PLANNED to have someday back when I was 12. ;-) nt - Lady Katherine 17:30 Jun 15 (2)
- You have to keep planning...... - Remudamom 20:23 Jun 15 (1)
  - Well, we did move to a small town where half the people around us do have horses. Our house even backs up to a 20-acre horse farm. But our lot is heavily wooded and we don't have the facilities for one. But I sure enjoy eveyone else's. nt - Lady Katherine 5:37 Jun 16 (0)
How's the one with the injury under its neck doing? - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:19 Jun 15 (1)
- She's fine, thanks, sm - Remudamom 14:42 Jun 15 (0)

Can anyone tell me of nice, affordable accommodations at Hilton Head Island? - rsmofga 9:32 Jun 15 (2)

couple ideas - tess at the beach 10:11 Jun 15 (0)
Check out Hilton Head Beach and Tennis resort. - Trivium Academy 9:37 Jun 15 (0)

Help! I'm putting together a kitchen gift basket to give as a wedding gift for - CalicoKat 9:15 Jun 15 (10)

If they have already set up housekeeping, then I'd concentrate on the knitted items and consumables - nice teas, or a sack of coffee, or maybe a collection of gourmet condiments? If I were you, I'd just stick with the knitted dishcloths as folks seem to really like these. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 14:01 Jun 15 (0)
Microplane (sharper cutting tools) zester grater. Good quality potato peeler. Serrated peeler for soft fruits. nt - Robin 12:32 Jun 15 (0)
This would up your cost a bit, but you could also consider making the "basket" a salad spinner. Mine was a wedding present 16 yrs. ago, and I use it lots! Just bought one for another bride - cost around $30.00. nt - Doran 11:51 Jun 15 (2)
- My salad spinner is 22 years old--I use it all the time! (nt) - Beth in OH 12:38 Jun 15 (0)
- Funny, I was going to suggest a collander for this as well! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:12 Jun 15 (0)
Maybe a silicone cookie sheet/oven mit/muffin or cake "pan." Something she wouldn't try on her own necessarily. nt - K-FL 10:18 Jun 15 (0)
Maybe you could make that covered photo album an album for holding recipes and include some of your favorites in it with space to add more. nt - Jenni in KS 9:47 Jun 15 (1)
- great idea! - CalicoKat 10:53 Jun 15 (0)
wine opener, cheese slicer, apple corer, bamboo cutting board, pretty coffee mugs, Tazo tea? nt - mad charity 9:34 Jun 15 (0)
Hot pads? nt - Christina in OR 9:19 Jun 15 (0)

My DS got a quickset pool for his Birthday from G-ma. Our yard is mostly DIRT. What can I put around the pool so that we don't drag in a ton of mud? Oh, and the cheaper the better, this was definitely not in the budget. TIA nt - Lee 9:05 Jun 15 (6)

Sand path? nt - Call Me Cordelia 12:14 Jun 15 (0)
Use a tarp when they're out swimming and fold it up when they're done. A plastic table cloth also works. nt. - orangeblossom 11:11 Jun 15 (0)
Driveway? nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 11:04 Jun 15 (0)
You could just put a plastic bowl / bin/ tray of water next to the pool for rinsing feet before you step in. nt - abbeyej 9:08 Jun 15 (0)
Well, this might be tacky, but what about some of that indoor/outdoor carpet? - Ria 9:07 Jun 15 (1)
- That is what we put under our playhouse. So, I don't think it is tacky :-) nt - Brigitte in NC 12:15 Jun 15 (0)

WWYD?? Problems with eavesdropping older children? - desert mom 9:04 Jun 15 (22)

Whatever the reason... - Call Me Cordelia 12:19 Jun 15 (0)
It sounds to me like you're losing respect... (m) - Jess in OK 10:25 Jun 15 (0)
You might need to change your behavior.......... - Padmé 10:21 Jun 15 (2)
- I think OP's dh is in the military, so having him take the dc might be, um, impractical. ;) nt - aubrey 10:31 Jun 15 (1)
  - Nighttime might be best then. I've done it at night with dh asleep on the sofa.... - Padmé 11:01 Jun 15 (0)
Tighten up the ship... - Tracy in Ky 10:21 Jun 15 (3)
- Yes, I agree, especially with a husband away (m) - Dana in NC 13:32 Jun 15 (0)
- Sounds doable! nt - Anna 10:32 Jun 15 (0)
- Hey I didn't read this before I responded. This is what I would do too. nt - Jess in OK 10:29 Jun 15 (0)
how annoying! - Christina in OR 9:18 Jun 15 (11)
- Horrible thought (too many bad movies to blame, lol)...but could DH have put them up to it? I think - Carol 10:26 Jun 15 (6)
  - I thought her dh was in Iraq? - srjbdl 10:35 Jun 15 (5)
    - My DH is in AFGHANISTAN!!!! - desert mom 12:23 Jun 15 (4)
      - Oh Jenn, I'm so sorry....I have trouble keeping up with - Carol 6:21 Jun 16 (0)
      - I didn't know either. You must be exhausted and talking it out with... - Padmé 13:15 Jun 15 (0)
      - Gently - not everyone follows everyone else's life stories. It was an easy mistake. (m) - Kate CA 12:55 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Sorry I got the country wrong - I just remembered that he was deployed. nt - srjbdl 13:03 Jun 15 (0)
- I was thinking something similar, that they might be wanting more attention from mom. nt - Ann in KY 9:59 Jun 15 (0)
- That is exactly what I was thinking. - Liz CA 9:57 Jun 15 (2)
  - I don't think they need more attention from me.... - desert mom 10:04 Jun 15 (1)
    - In that case... - Liz CA 13:13 Jun 15 (0)
No advice here but I can give you a (((HUG))). I don't have this problem(yet) so I hope you get some great advice. nt - Kristy 9:06 Jun 15 (0)

If you've sold your own home, how did you handle closing costs? (m) - Pam J. 8:52 Jun 15 (3)

We sold ours with no REA involved Title company and bank told us everything we needed to do and gave us the estimate of closing. (nt) - Scarlett 12:15 Jun 15 (0)
do you have a lawer? Our real estate lawyer & the title company told each of us what our closing costs would be the day of closing. - CalicoKat 9:26 Jun 15 (1)
- Ditto! If you've never done this (or even if you have) you need outside help. Some RE brokers will do the paperwork for a small %. nt - K-FL 10:20 Jun 15 (0)

OK...Father's Day is Sunday...What are you doing to make Daddy (your dh) feel special??? - Mommyfaithe 8:47 Jun 15 (27)

Take the boat out to Blue Springs and go snorkeling. He loves the boat. nt - Laura R (FL) 14:19 Jun 15 (0)
Breakfast in bed, lunch out (his choice) after church, and a new watch. (nt) - Wendi 13:05 Jun 15 (0)
My Dad already opened his box from Amazon (more) - JFS in IL 12:19 Jun 15 (0)
We'll enjoy the day at some our favorite Vancouver spots - Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown. (nt) - Colleen 10:48 Jun 15 (0)
The kids are making him cards, we picked up a t-shirt at the store, & he will chose where we go to eat or what I make for dinner. tn - Jess in OK 10:31 Jun 15 (0)
UFO on dvd, dew shield for his telescope and Krispee Kreams! - HollyDay 10:22 Jun 15 (0)
Read inside... - kaycee 9:35 Jun 15 (3)
- I'm so sorry... - Call Me Cordelia 12:29 Jun 15 (2)
  - Oh, I missed this too. I'm so very sorry. nt - PariSarah 16:17 Jun 15 (0)
  - Thank you nt - kaycee 14:55 Jun 15 (0)
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, Red Robin for lunch, and for (m) - threelops 9:23 Jun 15 (4)
- What is Red Robin? nt - Jenni in KS 9:50 Jun 15 (2)
  - A very yummy (yet overpriced, so it's a treat) burger restaurant dh really likes. (nt) - threelops 10:00 Jun 15 (0)
  - They are little birds you see all the time. Very tasty! ; ) Sorry, couldn't resist... - Lynne 9:57 Jun 15 (0)
- Hmm...been wanting to try Ree's...and might have to add in olive cheese bread, too. Neither for myself, of course. nt - Lynne 9:46 Jun 15 (0)
I got my dh *The Dangerous Book for Boys." The kids are painting self-portraits on little wood plaques 2/$1 from Hobby Lobby, and we will make him breakfast. nt - strider 9:15 Jun 15 (1)
- Our 3 boys are getting dh The Dangerous Book for Boys, too. :) Also the Indiana Jones DVDs and Orson Scott Card's Maps in a Mirror. We're heading to the coast for the day. nt - Heidi in OR 9:50 Jun 15 (0)
My Dh is spending the next two days at the US Open. nt - Amy in PA 9:06 Jun 15 (1)
- We did that few years ago. I think that was his best gift. nt - Stephanie in FL 10:22 Jun 15 (0)
We have moved to the boonies and have had trouble finding good quality places to eat... - Mary in ID 9:05 Jun 15 (0)
We got him a canvas folding chair that reclines and has cupholders. I'm going to set it up on the deck with a cold Guiness. nt - Diana in OR 9:00 Jun 15 (0)
He bought a Garmin GPS system. I'll let him drive around the block with it. LOL. nt - Ria 8:57 Jun 15 (4)
- We bought him a garmin......cheers to more traveling. :) nm - Robin in ca 12:03 Jun 15 (0)
- I got my DH one for x-mas. He drove around the block, but I had to operate it. lol. nt - nt 9:22 Jun 15 (0)
- You'll all be spoiled by it! It is wonderful! (M) - one_l_michele 9:14 Jun 15 (1)
  - Yes (m) - Ria 9:47 Jun 15 (0)
Cook him bratwursts, which I detest. nt - KPM 8:51 Jun 15 (0)

Thanks for troll definitions below! nt - Lynne 8:46 Jun 15 (0)

Maya - the Yourself Fitness instructor is trying to kill me - HollyDay 8:43 Jun 15 (2)

No way! Maya is too nice... - Mabelen 9:03 Jun 15 (1)
- I've been using Maya for a while now but - HollyDay 9:31 Jun 15 (0)

Oregon defeated a measure to lower the compulsory school age. This is the note from my rep. - Christina in OR 8:40 Jun 15 (1)

Thanks for the update on this. I hadn't heard yet. nt - Diana in OR 8:58 Jun 15 (0)

crafty question - Julie (in Georgetown) 8:28 Jun 15 (3)

ITA with Mod-Podge. Also, about decoupage... - Ellie 10:01 Jun 15 (0)
I use Mod Podge-sold at Michael's or Hobby Lobby..(m) - Kristy 8:43 Jun 15 (1)
- Thanks so much! Mod Podge it is! And thanks for the deco descrip. Sounds like much work. I'm impressed :) nt - Julie (in Georgetown) 12:19 Jun 15 (0)

I need a snappy name for a co-op type thing (m) - Sarah CB 8:15 Jun 15 (1)

well I think that first phrase was great-- - Peek a Boo 8:45 Jun 15 (0)

Follow my adventures in Delaware!!!! I'm having a great time at Mt Pleasant ... - Addie the AdventureMouse 8:09 Jun 15 (0)

I made a menu.... - April in VA 8:07 Jun 15 (48)

Ok....me too!! - Lorri 17:53 Jun 16 (0)
Everyone should have it. nt - April in VA 17:09 Jun 16 (0)
Me, too! - please, thanks! nt - karen 13:16 Jun 16 (0)
If it's not too late, I'd like one too :). nt - Call Me Cordelia 6:33 Jun 16 (0)
May I please have a copy too? thank you for sharing with all of us :) - Lacy in OK 20:32 Jun 15 (0)
I'd like a copy, too. Thanks! (nt) - LauraD in MN 20:30 Jun 15 (0)
Yep, I need a copy, too. Thanks! nt - TinaM 17:48 Jun 15 (0)
Everyone should have it (nt) - April in VA 16:39 Jun 15 (0)
me too please?! nt - Staci in WA 13:41 Jun 15 (0)
Please include me! Thanks. nt. - Sunflower 13:23 Jun 15 (0)
I'd love to see it (m) - Hillary in KS 13:21 Jun 15 (0)
Email inside - PameLA in VA 13:20 Jun 15 (0)
Done! nt - April in VA 13:17 Jun 15 (0)
I would like a copy. Thanks! - Tasha 13:09 Jun 15 (0)
I'd love a copy! Thanks. - Nichole 12:13 Jun 15 (0)
I'm always up for this sort of thing... :-) - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 12:03 Jun 15 (0)
sounds gerat! me too please! m - Pster 11:43 Jun 15 (0)
Me too, please! - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:22 Jun 15 (1)
- It would help if I actually put my email in ;) - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:23 Jun 15 (0)
Sure - thanks! (e-ail addy only) - Shelby6 11:11 Jun 15 (1)
- ugh - that would be e-mail nt - Shelby6 11:16 Jun 15 (0)
Me too Pretty please - Jacqui in mo 11:09 Jun 15 (0)
Link to my addy! Thanks! - Brigitte in NC 10:35 Jun 15 (0)
If you are still checking this thread and sharing your menu, I would love it! Thanks! nt - Deece in MN 10:31 Jun 15 (0)
I would love some inspiration! - Katty 10:20 Jun 15 (0)
Am I too late? If not, please and thank you! nt - katalaska 10:17 Jun 15 (0)
Done (nt) - April in VA 10:07 Jun 15 (0)
Me too! Thank you!! nt - rsmofga 10:01 Jun 15 (0)
Please include me too.... - YJ in AL 9:59 Jun 15 (0)
That would be GREAT!! Thank you! (email inside) - Shelly in MD 9:52 Jun 15 (0)
I would like this, please. Thanks. - wbtx 9:51 Jun 15 (0)
Everyone should have it (nt) - April in VA 9:50 Jun 15 (0)
I'm looking for new menu ideas too, and would love a copy. (m) - Tammyla 9:03 Jun 15 (0)
I would like a copy, pretty please!!! - Christina in NY 8:56 Jun 15 (3)
- Your email didn't go through... - April in VA 9:07 Jun 15 (2)
  - Can you try using it again.. I emailed myself using the one I sent and it worked. Or I will just put it in here... Thanks!!! - Christina in NY 9:38 Jun 15 (1)
    - It looks like it worked. (nt) - April in VA 9:49 Jun 15 (0)
I would love a copy too. Thank you. nt - Amy in Orlando 8:50 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks! I'd like a copy. nt - jmgconner 8:46 Jun 15 (0)
I would like a copy as well.. Thanks! - Kristy 8:44 Jun 15 (0)
I would love a copy - Mommyfaithe 8:41 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks for sharing! nt - May in WA 8:24 Jun 15 (0)
I'd like it! Thanks!! nt - Lostinabook 8:18 Jun 15 (0)
Weren't you the one who posted about your cousin's baby (sm) - Amy inPA 8:14 Jun 15 (2)
- Yes, that was me.... - April in VA 8:16 Jun 15 (1)
  - I'm so sorry. nt - Amy in PA 8:30 Jun 15 (0)
I could use some new recipes and ideas! Thanks!!! (email inside)nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:09 Jun 15 (1)
- Done! - April in VA 8:13 Jun 15 (0)

"We didn't finish our books, and we don't care" - sung to the tune of Jimmy Crack Corn... - NYSue 7:51 Jun 15 (3)

Enjoy your summer!!!!! We are on our 6-week (or so) break right now and are loving it!! By the way... - Dayle in Guatemala 8:08 Jun 15 (2)
- She is doing well; the baby is doing well.. sm - NYSue 11:07 Jun 15 (1)
  - Still praying. Let us know how things turn out! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 17:08 Jun 15 (0)

Asking for my sil - what are some good private colleges in Illinois? TIA. nt - KPM 7:49 Jun 15 (6)

Re: Asking for my sil - what are some good private colleges in Illinois? TIA. nt - Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois is small and rated highly. My dh and I both graduated from there. nt 13:22 Jun 15 (1)
- OOps ! Gosh, I typed all of this in the wrong places!!! nt - Irish 13:24 Jun 15 (0)
My brother went to Illinois College. nt - Call Me Cordelia 12:23 Jun 15 (0)
Here's a list w/web sites. . . - K-FL 10:22 Jun 15 (0)
Greenville College, Bryant College, Augustana College, Millikin College nt - Solamichella 10:21 Jun 15 (0)
Trinity University in Deerfield (dh graduated there in '93 ) and Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL (I graduated in '92)nm - CalicoKat 8:24 Jun 15 (0)

Thinking of a change in my meal planning paradigm... - Kelli in TN 7:49 Jun 15 (12)

I knew a VERY heathly (and thin!) family from Germany who did this... - Amy 11:31 Jun 15 (0)
You know . . . - Julie in Austin 10:43 Jun 15 (0)
it can work if you can bear to cook it at that hour, and your family can bear to eat it - - I'd toss my cookies if presented with a plate of meatloaf and mashed potatoes for breakfast! /nft - katilac 10:34 Jun 15 (1)
- Well, I can't really imagine meatloaf in the morning either.... - Kelli in TN 10:41 Jun 15 (0)
Friends do this - lovemykids 10:02 Jun 15 (0)
I had a friend whose family tried this (m) - Gini AR 8:30 Jun 15 (1)
- This would never work in my family. I KNOW I'd get stuck making two dinners each day. Habits die hard. nt - Amy in PA 8:38 Jun 15 (0)
I think it would work (m) - threelops 8:06 Jun 15 (4)
- Does your friend fix traditional breakfast stuff every morning? - Kelli in TN 8:11 Jun 15 (3)
  - I think it depends on your family. ;o) - abbeyej 9:17 Jun 15 (1)
    - I worked nights for a while when I was a teen (m) - Sarah CB 10:16 Jun 15 (0)
  - How about "unconventional"? Or "thinking outside the box"? "Weird" seems so harsh ;o) (m) - threelops 8:18 Jun 15 (0)

Hey, Colleen...have you read Running with Angels? (sm) - katalaska 7:45 Jun 15 (1)

No, but it sounds good. I'll keep an eye out for it; thanks! (nt) - Colleen 8:29 Jun 15 (0)

So I finally made my blog..I would love for you to read it,. - Christina in NY 7:44 Jun 15 (8)

Looks nice Christina! Can't wait for the pictures next :) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:42 Jun 15 (0)
Looks like you took to blogging right off! Good job! nm - Remudamom 9:54 Jun 15 (0)
Looks great Christina :o) nt - Kristy 8:55 Jun 15 (0)
Jennifer(Good Witch of the West) thanks for helping me choose the name of my blog... Thanks every else that gave suggestions on what to name my blog!!nt - Christina in NY 7:53 Jun 15 (0)
Looks nice, Christina! As for pictures... - Heidi in OR 7:53 Jun 15 (3)
- Heidi, Cute blog :o) nt - Kristy 8:55 Jun 15 (1)
  - Thanks! :) nt - Heidi in OR 9:15 Jun 15 (0)
- Thanks Heidi for the help!! nt - Christina in NY 8:42 Jun 15 (0)

I thought of another really hilarious question I've been asked (m) - Dana in NC 7:29 Jun 15 (5)

That is cute :o) nt - Kristy 8:56 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks for the morning laugh! nt - Kendra in CA 8:32 Jun 15 (0)
The last one is the funniest! nt - Karin 7:57 Jun 15 (0)
All of those are funny...but the naivete of the last one is just sweet! :) nt - katalaska 7:42 Jun 15 (0)
Cute! nt - Call Me Cordelia 7:30 Jun 15 (0)

Crazy dance related question. How do you keep jazz shoes from putting balck stains on pink tights? - Laura R (FL) 7:18 Jun 15 (8)

Can she have 2 pairs of tights? We find that - Karin 7:51 Jun 15 (4)
- Haven't tried Bloch but BodyWrappers last her forever and fit well for her type. - Laura R (FL) 14:13 Jun 15 (0)
- Um, I meant and have one pair just for jazz. I also included a cleaning thing that helps. nt - Karin 7:52 Jun 15 (2)
  - She has 5 pairs right now (all have black feet because of the summer schedule) plus 2 brand new pair. She doesn't have time to change between jazz/ballet. - Laura R (FL) 14:07 Jun 15 (1)
    - I understand--mine is younger, so I was thinking once a week.One other thoughtt - Karin 12:40 Jun 16 (0)
Can she wear footies over her tights? nt - KPM 7:48 Jun 15 (2)
- Or socks ("ballet socks" are very thin nylon socks) or the cut-off feet of the "ruined" tights? nt - abbeyej 8:05 Jun 15 (1)
  - Don't know if socks are allowed, all her tights are covertible...no feet. I'll try a nylon footie and see if she'll wear it. nt - Laura R (FL) 14:08 Jun 15 (0)

Last installment: My chickens at 8 weeks - Jean in Wisc 7:09 Jun 15 (6)

Can I ask you a question? - amy g. 10:00 Jun 15 (2)
- We had a 43 lb. dressed weight turkey one year. - Jean in Wisc 10:29 Jun 15 (0)
- I would not wait until Thanksgiving to butcher them! - srjbdl 10:19 Jun 15 (0)
our's will be ready in 1 week! We're praying for cooler weather for "the day." nm - CalicoKat 8:26 Jun 15 (0)
Ah, yes. A link might help. - Jean in Wisc 7:09 Jun 15 (1)
- They look delicious! Ours will be ready in about 3 more weeks. nt - Becky (Alberta) 8:03 Jun 15 (0)

Wow! Toddler Susrvives Wild Ride -- Did you hear about this? It's on Headline News this morning. (link inside) - ereks mom 6:52 Jun 15 (15)

My she's exactly my daughters age, I could NOT imagine that! nt - Jess in OK 10:38 Jun 15 (0)
Such is life with an extremely active toddler! I can see my youngest doing the same type of thing. No fear. The little girl will get over it quickly. Poor dad, I hope he can. nt - lovemykids 10:11 Jun 15 (0)
I can't even imagine!!!nt - Christina in NY 7:32 Jun 15 (0)
That is amazing. But what I don't get (m) - Dy 7:27 Jun 15 (9)
- I know. :-( nt - Jess in OK 10:37 Jun 15 (0)
- I'm guessing the eyewitness didn't see the child on the roof, just saw her falling/rolling on the road. So the police are making sure Dad didn't throw the child from the vehicle, or have the child in the vehicle unrestrained. (nt) - Wendi 9:16 Jun 15 (0)
- In our state, it is under investigation for 60 days (m) - Stephanie in FL 8:08 Jun 15 (0)
- Because that is the way they do things... - Kelli in TN 7:40 Jun 15 (5)
  - My reaction to this makes no sense to me. (m) - Kate CA 8:49 Jun 15 (4)
    - It is possible that he told her and she wasn't listening or even was not able to hear him for some reason. nt - Cindyg 18:43 Jun 15 (0)
    - Oh yeah, I would say the father was to blame.... - Kelli in TN 9:44 Jun 15 (2)
      - Oh yeah is right... - Kate CA 13:01 Jun 15 (0)
      - That's enough to make me cry! nt - Call Me Cordelia 12:26 Jun 15 (0)
Wow. I can picture dd doing the same thing. And when I was about six... - Lynne 7:19 Jun 15 (1)
- We had a similar thing happen with a toddler boy in Illinois a year or so ago(more) - JFS in IL 7:48 Jun 15 (0)

3rd year of hsing using wtm here and I so want to plan History "right" for a change... - Stephanie 6:51 Jun 15 (5)

Have you looked at... - Karen K. in TX 8:31 Jun 15 (2)
- Thank you for these links Karen, I chose twtm for just the reasons Nan mentions and I find confidence in these comments. nt - Stephanie 9:36 Jun 15 (1)
  - You're welcome! (nt) - Karen K. in TX 12:59 Jun 15 (0)
I'm going w/ Tapestry of Grace. sm - 5wolfcubs 7:14 Jun 15 (0)
Should this be posted on the curriculum board? I don't know the "rules" for cross posts. nt - Stephanie 7:12 Jun 15 (0)

Are there any other good sites out there for free printable paper dolls? - Pster 6:46 Jun 15 (2)

Might this be too fancy? I'm going to use them with history this year - Sharon H. in IL 20:31 Jun 15 (0)
This isn't a paper doll site...but, it is for paper folding...m - Holly in FL 10:50 Jun 15 (0)

GVA -- I have a followup question re: High Speed Internet (sm) - Doran 6:44 Jun 15 (0)

Happy Friday!!!! -- I've added a long post to my "Building Green" thread below. Please take a look (linking here). :-) nt - Doran 6:36 Jun 15 (3)

And, along these lines, check out how our new church is restoring an 80-yr old barn to use as our new church building (m) - Ria 6:43 Jun 15 (2)
- Ria, to tell you the truth -- I'd love to live in that barn!!! (m) - Doran 12:02 Jun 15 (1)
  - I know what you mean! (m) - Ria 13:15 Jun 15 (0)

Moms of kids with Aspbergers (m) - Dana in NC 6:31 Jun 15 (23)

I have an Aspie who is 9, a girl - Sandy 20:38 Jun 16 (1)
- Oh, and I should mention that it is soooo sweet and loving that you're willing to do this. What a good friend you must be! :-) nt - Sandy 20:42 Jun 16 (0)
Am I gonna get hammered for this, lol?... - Julie in CA 7:40 Jun 16 (1)
- Heck no, you won't get hammered. I *asked* for advice (m) - Dana in NC 15:39 Jun 16 (0)
I have never spent the night away from my mildly mr son bc of this... - LNC 12:02 Jun 15 (0)
I'd be a gracious as possible and accommodate him. Many (m) - Tammyla 11:32 Jun 15 (0)
A few ideas - Karin 7:36 Jun 15 (3)
- LOL... I'm sitting here watching Cartoon Network with my Aspie. Cartoons rock! NT - Night Elf 8:32 Jun 15 (2)
  - We still watch Saturday and Sunday network cartoons at our house......... - Padmé 8:51 Jun 15 (1)
    - Not an aspie myself, but I watched Sat a.m. cartoons with my kid brothers when I was in university! Loved them then. nt - Karin 13:05 Jun 15 (0)
I have adopted brothers with Aspergers... - HomeOnTheRanch 7:10 Jun 15 (0)
I think it's wonderful that you see his differences. - Night Elf 7:02 Jun 15 (0)
Write down what your schedule will be. Such as... - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 6:54 Jun 15 (6)
- This seems like a good idea except (m) - Dana in NC 7:02 Jun 15 (5)
  - Bossy? No, it's your *schedule*, and is what the kids may do, including him. Just post it on the fridge. Let him see what's going to happen. (sm) - Pam "SFSOM " in TN 9:05 Jun 16 (0)
  - You're not being bossy. He NEEDS a schedule. - Rhonda in TX 7:12 Jun 15 (3)
    - I'm confused about something. Is his mom going to be there, too? - Rhonda in TX 7:16 Jun 15 (2)
      - Yes! The Mom and the two boys. Sorry I wasn't clear about that. nt - Dana in NC 7:21 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Okay, this is what I would do. - Rhonda in TX 14:25 Jun 15 (0)
I have a good friend with a child like this - lovemykids 6:52 Jun 15 (0)
Re: Moms of kids with Aspbergers (m) - Padmé 6:50 Jun 15 (2)
- Oh, I definitely don't want to drag a screaming child anywhere! (m) - Dana in NC 7:06 Jun 15 (1)
  - I would say, "We are meeting some friends at the pool on Tuesday.... - Padmé 8:29 Jun 15 (0)

We're moving -- and a question re child safety - Kate in Abu Dhabi 6:29 Jun 15 (11)

Until April (kids now 10 and 12), we lived on a waterfront peninsula WITH an inground unfenced pool (m) - Doran 12:25 Jun 15 (1)
- Thanks, Doran, you have some good ideas here and helped me calm down a bit, lol.. n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:20 Jun 15 (0)
how old are your kids? and are they boys or girls? - Ann in KY 9:26 Jun 15 (3)
- I have 2 boys (almost-6 and 9) and 1 girl (2).. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 9:33 Jun 15 (2)
  - Re: I have 2 boys (almost-6 and 9) and 1 girl (2).. - Ann in KY 9:56 Jun 15 (1)
    - Thanks, you have some good ideas in there.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 10:01 Jun 15 (0)
One of my friend's parents live right on the water - Melissa in FL 9:01 Jun 15 (1)
- Thanks Melissa, that's a possibilty.. n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 10:07 Jun 15 (0)
Sounds beautiful... I want to see pictures. - Old Dominion Heather 7:32 Jun 15 (2)
- I added another pic I've been meaning to show you for a while, lol.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 10:05 Jun 15 (0)
- I actually do have a few pics of the villa/area... - Kate in Abu Dhabi (for a couple more months) 9:04 Jun 15 (0)

Is there a current coupon special for The Teaching Company? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 6:27 Jun 15 (6)

When I last ordered (a month or two ago), I used a $30 off coupon good for $150 or more - basically it covered the shipping. It's expired now but you might call and ask :) I haven't seen a free shipping since before Christmas. nt - readwithem 8:38 Jun 15 (0)
They come is some of their magazines and are for free shipping. I heard the last magazine did not have one, but I haven't seen it. nt - Melissa B 6:50 Jun 15 (1)
- I suppose catalog would be a better word than magazine! nt - Melissa B 6:51 Jun 15 (0)
I don't think they do coupons...they put all their courses on sale at least once a year (m) - Ria 6:38 Jun 15 (2)
- True, but sometimes they have a free shipping coupon. I just haven't seen it this time. And I'm enticed by Foundations of Western Civ II and Nature of Earth. That's $25 in shipping right there! (nt) - Janie 7:02 Jun 15 (1)
  - Ahhhh! I was thinking discounts on courses, not shipping. Sorry about that. And yes (M) - Ria 7:13 Jun 15 (0)

Birth control question inside... - KIN 6:05 Jun 15 (11)

I had one - Christina in OR 8:17 Jun 15 (0)
There's something out there now - Karin 7:56 Jun 15 (0)
My sister used one for awhile... - Becky (Alberta) 7:35 Jun 15 (3)
- question - Robin in NC 8:05 Jun 15 (2)
  - The book Contraceptive Technology.... - Mary Ellen 14:09 Jun 15 (0)
  - Re: question - Becky (Alberta) 11:46 Jun 15 (0)
I would recommend one... - Mary Ellen 7:17 Jun 15 (3)
- What kind do you have? The copper or Mirena? sm - KIN 7:27 Jun 15 (2)
  - The Mirena- more too much information - Mary Ellen 7:54 Jun 15 (1)
    - Doesn't the hormonal effect of the Mirena diminish over time so that eventually it would just be an IUD?? nm - LauraQ 9:14 Jun 15 (0)
I couldn't have hated mine more (m) - Missy in VA 6:10 Jun 15 (0)

My goofy dog lets me vacuum her. Do your pets have any strange quirks? - Karen in Maryland 6:01 Jun 15 (26)

Our dog smiles at dh when he comes home... nt - Lisa in Jax 19:27 Jun 15 (0)
My goofy cat dunks things in his water bowl, and then "dives" for the items (only his head) and he blows bubbles out of his nose while his head is under. He *loves* to be vacuumed, too. He's odd, lol. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 13:35 Jun 15 (0)
We vaccuum our dogs! sm - Diana in OR 13:18 Jun 15 (0)
Our Indian ring neck always takes a bath in his water dish when I run the vacuum. And one of our cats drinks exclusively from the faucet. nt - SFP 13:01 Jun 15 (0)
Our cat loves to play with pens and... - 1cat 2ferrets 12:13 Jun 15 (0)
lol@your sheltie... We had a cat growing up that would shut off the lights in the bathroom. nt - Jess in OK 12:09 Jun 15 (0)
We used to have a collie that would knock a large metal bucket around the yard with his nose then stick his back leg in it, sit on it & spin in circles while barking. .... - Jacqui in mo 11:19 Jun 15 (0)
one of our hens comes into the back door every morning and eats the cat's dry food... - Jenny in Ca 9:53 Jun 15 (1)
- Too funny! nt - Ria 10:05 Jun 15 (0)
I used to have a Siamese cat that screamed the word "NO" when I gave her a bath. "Nooo, nooo, nooo!" Wish I'd had a camcorder back then. nt - Kelli in TN 9:46 Jun 15 (0)
Our lab/coon dog mix... - Maria from IN 8:51 Jun 15 (0)
My dog eats anything orange--sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, etc. - LoriM 8:45 Jun 15 (0)
My rescued pug Boomer has a tongue that hangs out and he wears "potty pants". I'd post a picture so you could get the full affect, but I'm not sure how.... - Debbie in Austin 7:39 Jun 15 (0)
My ferret likes to be vacuumed too (nt) - April in VA 7:27 Jun 15 (0)
I have a quirky, sweet border collie (m) - Dana in NC 7:09 Jun 15 (2)
- Our dog waits for permission to out, even if the door is standing wide open. nt - akmommy 12:35 Jun 15 (0)
- How funny. Our border collie waits to be invited into a house or room, too. nt - Amy in Orlando 8:09 Jun 15 (0)
Our dog likes to pull the screen and spline off the window screens and EAT it. - itsmejanet 7:03 Jun 15 (0)
Our first cat used to like being vacuumed. One of our dd's cats has an odd way of drinking water.. - NYSue 6:54 Jun 15 (1)
- Oh, and our ds used to feed the dog her dogfood with a spoon. nt - NYSue 6:55 Jun 15 (0)
Our bird will make the most annoying squawking racket and then yell out (to herself, I guess) "QUIET!" - Lynne 6:44 Jun 15 (1)
- ROFL what a fun bird! - Jess in OK 12:07 Jun 15 (0)
Our mastiff backs up and sits on our sofa - I think he thinks he's human!!! :o) nt - Pster 6:27 Jun 15 (1)
- LOL imagining him doing this was fun - made me laugh nt - Jess in OK 12:08 Jun 15 (0)
I have a cat that eats bananas, peaches and cantaloupe - moooom 6:22 Jun 15 (1)
- LOL! Our Kitty loves corn on the cob. He eats one side & then rolls it with his paw so he can eat the other side.nt - ereks mom 6:43 Jun 15 (0)

Good morning all.. Ria or anyone thanks for all the help yesterday.. Another ? re. the shellac paint(primer) - Christina in NY 5:52 Jun 15 (3)

It might look messed up. (m) - Ria 5:56 Jun 15 (2)
- I concur with Ria. The one way I could think that you might be able to proceed is if (m0 - Sharon in SC 6:05 Jun 15 (1)
  - I was afraid of that.. Oh well thanks anyways!!! nt - Christina in NY 7:26 Jun 15 (0)

wwyd? - lynn 5:06 Jun 15 (13)

Both dh and I have a unibrow. I trim dh's with nail scissors, and shave my own off with a normal shaver. nt - strider 11:05 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks ladies. This is something that he has commented it bothering him. I didn't think through the nair thing I was thinking least amount of pain, he has thick hair. - lynn 6:33 Jun 15 (1)
- I recommend using Parissa wax strips at home. (nt) - Colleen 8:51 Jun 15 (0)
I was just thinking, at 7yo, wouldn't the hair be very fine? I would think that you could just shave it - like on the neck when you get a short hair cut... - Karen in StL 6:19 Jun 15 (1)
- Genetics may say "no" -- my oldest son (7yo) has very course thick hair on legs, arms head... I used to swear his new hair (coming in under baby hair) was giving me cuts in my lips because it was so stiff and thick!nt - Lisa in VA 6:39 Jun 15 (0)
Have you tried Ambasol before tweezing (nt) - Karen in Maryland 6:04 Jun 15 (0)
To me waxing is much less painful than tweezing! Waxing is over in about one second. Tweezing keeps going and going! nt - Cricket 5:44 Jun 15 (1)
- My oldest also has a unibrow. Wax strips are great...very quick and stings slightly for about 2 seconds. My ds, who is rather nervous when it comes to pain is fine with it. nt - Melissa in New York 5:53 Jun 15 (0)
No nair - no way (m) - Dana in NC 5:40 Jun 15 (0)
I would try a bleaching product first. My daughter has a friend with this problem (and a mustache) and she uses bleach products with success. nm - Ann 5:33 Jun 15 (0)
If *he*'s asking about it, I would tweeze, but I wouldn't use chemicals on a little guy. - abbeyej 5:32 Jun 15 (1)
- I agree, no chemicals. You can try to rub an ice cube on the area before tweezing to numb it a little. nt - itsmejanet 5:40 Jun 15 (0)
Not at 7, I wouldn't. - Trivium Academy 5:28 Jun 15 (0)

Electric Knife Sarpener? Any experiences? Worth having? Brands? I'm thinking Father's Day. TIA (nt) - MoniMoni 5:03 Jun 15 (2)

Yes! - Ria 5:51 Jun 15 (0)
Phooey! forgot the *h* Sharpener! (almost did it again!) nt - MoniMoni 5:05 Jun 15 (0)

For whomever was asking - Rainbow Resource's should be sent the middle of June - momofkhm 4:48 Jun 15 (9)

How weird-just as I was reading this post, dd brought ours in from the mailbox! Yippee! nt - MamaPapa 11:02 Jun 15 (0)
Got mine yesterday too! nft. - Jeanne in MN 10:29 Jun 15 (0)
I want the Rainbow catalog!!! (nt) - Karen in Maryland ( who is waiting not so patiently for the mail) 7:17 Jun 15 (0)
Got mine yesterday, too. My breakfast table reading. How much bigger can this thing get?!? nt - Lynne 6:47 Jun 15 (0)
I received mine yesterday...guess what my bedtime reading was? nt - Amy in PA 4:52 Jun 15 (4)
- Me too! nt - Amy in NH 5:54 Jun 15 (3)
  - me 2 in OK! nt - mull-berry 6:16 Jun 15 (2)
    - Sorry this thread is only for the Amy's of this board - lol! - Amy in PA (whose feeling particularly witty this morning) 6:24 Jun 15 (1)
      - Lol! nt - mull-berry 8:15 Jun 15 (0)

Colleen, your comment below about British accents made me think about my strategy for coaching my dd's soccer team (sm) - Amy in PA 4:48 Jun 15 (5)

Too funny. I think an accent of any kind comes in handy when it comes to soccer, actually. LOL (nt) - Colleen 8:31 Jun 15 (0)
My friend claims her dh knows nothing about soccer, but when he coaches their son's team, everyone assumes he's an expert because of his accent. And, lol, he's totally willing to let them think that. ;o) nt - abbeyej 8:12 Jun 15 (0)
I second this - the Brits always sound like they must be great coaches! nt - Call Me Cordelia 5:48 Jun 15 (2)
- This British coach never yells "Good job". Instead it's always "Well Done." It just sounds so sophisticated. nt - Amy in PA 6:17 Jun 15 (1)
  - My personal favorite is "Unlucky." nt - Call Me Cordelia 7:40 Jun 15 (0)

Where can I buy Sparta and Athens figures to recreate the battle? - Largo Tina 4:35 Jun 15 (5)

Check out this company - Sarah in FL 6:54 Jun 15 (0)
Paper Soldiers my son loves to print and create! - Monica 6:33 Jun 15 (0)
Ancient Greeks are tough! lol... Papo makes one Spartan... - abbeyej 5:30 Jun 15 (0)
Perhaps target. They have a new section that has unique toys such as this and I was suprised to see they carried Kapla blocks. nt - lynn 5:08 Jun 15 (0)
There might be better suggestions but what about Playmobil? Or there's a Gladiator treasure chest.. - Trivium Academy 4:55 Jun 15 (0)

Good Morning! Have a great day! nt - Stephanie in FL 4:27 Jun 15 (1)

Good Morning a little late I have been cleaning :-) (nt) - Karen in Maryland 5:58 Jun 15 (0)

Is there any hope for the bread dough I accidently left rising all night? - Cathy in IL 4:02 Jun 15 (1)

Sure, I would punch it down, let it rise again, and bake. nt - Laura in CT 5:40 Jun 15 (0)

Finishing off half a bag of "Newman-Os" qualifies as supporting charity, right? Okay, perfect. Did my good deed for the day! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 22:48 Jun 14 (6)

We love Newman's Ginger-O's so much I bought a case! nt - Kendra in CA 8:36 Jun 15 (0)
But what about our advice about Not Eating After 7 pm! Lol! nt - Amy in PA 4:38 Jun 15 (1)
- Aha, but I said I didn't agree with y'all on that score. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 8:32 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks for the laugh. I'm trying to stay awake so I can pick up Dh at the airport in 1 hour. nt - Daisy 22:55 Jun 14 (0)
Honestly? It doesn't count unless you eat a full bag. You're back to square one. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:50 Jun 14 (1)
- Not so fast, my friend! I can finish that baby off in short order if called upon to do so. Will keep you posted! (nt) - Colleen 23:07 Jun 14 (0)

Grocery question - is it just me or are things getting really expensive? - Amy in Orlando 22:45 Jun 14 (93)

What is the name of that guy who wrote about our "corn based economy?" - Virginia Dawn 12:42 Jun 15 (0)
I was just doing Money and commneted that we were spending more on groceries. I thought that we must be eating more but it is probably the rise in prices. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:07 Jun 15 (0)
I think we need to keep in mind that Americans are used to cheap food at all costs. (m) - Colleen 8:49 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks for your responses and commiseration. 8) (m) - Amy in Orlando 7:55 Jun 15 (0)
Heck, we already aren't buying meat. My boys are still little: 7, 5, and nearly 2. But the older two eat more than I do already. nt - Old Dominion Heather 7:47 Jun 15 (0)
Increase in ethanol raises corn prices, plus the costs of fuel used to transport. Add to that incidental crop destrcution in floods, freezes, infestations and you've got high food prices. nt - Laura R (FL) 7:14 Jun 15 (0)
Yes, I've definitely noticed it, too. (m) - Erica in PA 7:11 Jun 15 (0)
I shop the sales and use coupons, and still it is getting really bad. nt - Joni 7:06 Jun 15 (0)
I just noticed this at Publix yesterday... - Kari C in FL 6:56 Jun 15 (0)
I especially worry about this as we face retirement and a fixed income that will not address inflation..... - cat in black 5:56 Jun 15 (41)
- The first thing I thought when reading your post is why would you retire when just 60 years old? (sm) - Amy in PA 6:23 Jun 15 (40)
  - Ha! I can beat that! My husband will be forced into retirement.... - Kelli in TN 7:55 Jun 15 (16)
    - Couldn't he start some of the schooling he needs now... - Carol 10:58 Jun 15 (1)
      - Yep. We talk about it. He will start when he feels it is right for our family. nt - Kelli in TN 11:07 Jun 15 (0)
    - Showing my naiveté - why will he be forced? (m) - Kate CA 9:04 Jun 15 (13)
      - He works for the federal government..... - Kelli in TN 9:52 Jun 15 (12)
        
        I see. (m) - Kate CA 10:56 Jun 15 (5)
        
        No, it IS the case, he really has to retire at 57..... - Kelli in TN 11:06 Jun 15 (4)
        
        I am sorry Kelli. (m) - Kate CA 12:50 Jun 15 (1)
        
        It is a desk job!! Well, a desk and courtroom job..... - Kelli in TN 13:20 Jun 15 (0)
        
        All of our former neighbors worked at a local Fed. prison. One year we went to 5 retirement parties, then they all started new careers (sm) - Stephanie in FL 11:45 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Oh I forgot to mention that these people weren't guards... - Stephanie in FL 13:09 Jun 15 (0)
        
        Must be different than it used to be...(m) - Colleen 10:51 Jun 15 (5)
        
        When my husband was hired it was forced retirement at 55..... - Kelli in TN 10:57 Jun 15 (4)
        
        Now I'm wondering...(m) - Colleen 11:16 Jun 15 (3)
        
        Okay, I got nosy and did some looking around... - Kelli in TN 11:25 Jun 15 (2)
        
        I'm sorry, Kelli. (m) - Colleen 11:27 Jun 15 (1)
        
        No need to apologize....we are not stressed about this... - Kelli in TN 11:33 Jun 15 (0)
  - And My Thought is, Why NOT? (m) - Susan 7:28 Jun 15 (12)
    - Exactly, because you never know how much time you have and if you can enjoy more of it... - Kari C in FL 10:08 Jun 15 (5)
      - But working doesn't preclude enjoying life; they aren't mutually exclusive. : ) (nt) - Colleen 10:52 Jun 15 (4)
        
        Of course it doesn't. But if you don't have to work, I truly don't see any reason you should "have to" (nft) - Susan 11:17 Jun 15 (3)
        
        And I never said anyone should "have to". (nt) - Colleen 11:29 Jun 15 (2)
        
        I know. But the general opinion here seems to be that it's somehow better to work than to retire and take it easy (m) - Susan 11:44 Jun 15 (1)
        
        LOL, a rather circuitous argument...(m) - Colleen 13:49 Jun 15 (0)
    - I just don't see gardening, estate sales, and trips as a productive life (sm) - Amy in PA 7:38 Jun 15 (3)
      - Well, many people think I'm not living a productive life b/c I homeschool (m) - Susan 7:44 Jun 15 (2)
        
        We'll just have to agree to disagree ... - Amy in PA 7:52 Jun 15 (1)
        
        I agree with you, Amy. (m) - Colleen 8:38 Jun 15 (0)
    - I was responding to her concerns that they already live VERY frugally and would be even tighter when it happened. - srjbdl 7:31 Jun 15 (1)
      - I was replying to the posters who seem to think there's something wrong with retiring early in general (m) - Susan 7:37 Jun 15 (0)
  - My hubby's goal since he was 30 and he has saved his whole life accordingly- - cat in black 7:07 Jun 15 (6)
    - Ok, I misunderstood. I wouldn't call entering the missions field as "Retiring". It's more like changing career paths, in abig way. nt - Amy in PA 7:29 Jun 15 (1)
      - Yes, that makes more sense. - srjbdl 7:34 Jun 15 (0)
    - that sounds great, but i'll hafta add-- - Peek a Boo 7:18 Jun 15 (3)
      - thanks-I wouldn't worry at all if inflation didn't seem to be headed in an endless direction- - cat in black 7:29 Jun 15 (2)
        
        A few thoughts ... - Amy in PA 7:47 Jun 15 (1)
        
        I agree :-) nt - Peek a Boo 10:39 Jun 15 (0)
  - My thought exactly. Nobody should 'expect' to be retiring at age 60... - Joni 7:00 Jun 15 (2)
    - I guess I'm wondering why you would even want to retire...to what end? (sm) - Amy in PA 7:10 Jun 15 (0)
    - I don't think we'll ever retire. - srjbdl 7:06 Jun 15 (0)
This might just depress everyone even more... I heard on the news last night - Brit 5:30 Jun 15 (24)
- Ethanol is rediculous! These politicians are not thinking of the consequences. - Christina in OR 8:28 Jun 15 (17)
  - And why are the farmers glad to sell their crops for ethanol? - Jean in Wisc 8:49 Jun 15 (16)
    - I don't mind higher prices to keep the family farm in business - Christina in OR 16:27 Jun 15 (0)
    - Well, as a farmer, I agree with the business man. (m) - Colleen 8:58 Jun 15 (14)
      - Yes. That is reality. All the farms around here are slowly selling off to the large corporations or the Amish. The family farm is going the way of the dinosaur. It's just sad to those who want the small family farm way of life. :-( nt - Jean in Wisc 9:23 Jun 15 (13)
        
        No, I don't believe the family farm is going the way of the dinosaur. On the contrary, there's a renaissance under way. (m) - Colleen 11:04 Jun 15 (5)
        
        My area is seeing more new farms forming than old farms selling. - srjbdl 13:16 Jun 15 (4)
        
        But for this model to work, the farms need to be near a population center. - Carol in Cal. 15:53 Jun 15 (3)
        
        Thank you. I've gone around and around on this. - Jean in Wisc. 16:38 Jun 15 (2)
        
        Jean, I am sorry! You misunderstand me! - srjbdl 17:11 Jun 15 (1)
        
        :-) It is not anything you said. It is just the frustration of the situation. :-/ nt - Jean in Wisc 5:31 Jun 16 (0)
        
        Urgh. - Heather in WI 10:39 Jun 15 (1)
        
        YES!!!!!!! Wanna know what else is crazy? - srjbdl 10:44 Jun 15 (0)
        
        What are the Amish doing that is allowing them to continue farming? - srjbdl 9:31 Jun 15 (4)
        
        Their families finance them so they have not interest payments on their farms and they spend very little money - Jean in Wisc 10:44 Jun 15 (3)
        
        Isn't it also true that they have large families? - Carol in Cal. 15:52 Jun 15 (2)
        
        Yes, I'm sure it is difficult for them as well. All I know is that they are buying a lot of land here. nt - Jean in Wisc 16:41 Jun 15 (1)
        
        Wow, I hadn't heard that. - Carol in Cal. 19:06 Jun 15 (0)
- Re: This might just depress everyone even more... I heard on the news last night - Melissa 7:47 Jun 15 (0)
- I know here in AL, fruits will go through the roof b/c of the late frost. It decimated everything. (m) - Dy 7:07 Jun 15 (0)
- Actually, here in NC the reason is the drought conditions. - srjbdl 6:32 Jun 15 (0)
- And this is the 1st year that we think we might get enough for our corn to pay for inputs. - Jean in Wisc 6:24 Jun 15 (1)
  - Very sad Jean. - Heather in WI 10:32 Jun 15 (0)
- Yes, China is going to restrict the use of ethanol... - Heather in WI 5:44 Jun 15 (0)
Yes, Ouch.... I am suprised that angel food is still just $25 but I expect this to be going up soon. nt - lynn 5:09 Jun 15 (0)
It is awful here too, do you have a Trader Joe's in Orlando? - Lizzie in Ma 4:36 Jun 15 (1)
- I wish we had one. All we have is Whole Foods - expensive. 8( nt - Amy in Orlando 7:50 Jun 15 (0)
I've noticed dairy products, specifically milk, has gone up in price (sm) - Amy in PA 4:35 Jun 15 (6)
- It's unbelievable how high the "overhead" has become on dairy farming... - Julie in CA 8:02 Jun 15 (1)
  - I totally agree... - Heather in WI 10:27 Jun 15 (0)
- From what I've read, the rise in dairy specifically... - Heather in WI 5:47 Jun 15 (3)
  - Mmmm, that's part of the reason, but powdered milk shortage is a significant factor..(m) - Colleen 6:11 Jun 15 (2)
    - Surpising... - Heather in WI 10:29 Jun 15 (1)
      - Yes, the US has been increasing powdered milk exports...(m) - Colleen 10:56 Jun 15 (0)
Things are getting really expensive. - srjbdl 4:35 Jun 15 (0)
I was just complaining about this all day today... - Lisa in MN 23:49 Jun 14 (5)
- These exact price raises that you mention happened hear last year, this year.... - Virginia Dawn 5:48 Jun 15 (0)
- Same here, my grocery bill has gone up significantly and I am coming home with less and less nt - Quiver0f10 5:20 Jun 15 (0)
- Where would you move? I think it's the same everywhere. nt - Amy in PA 4:40 Jun 15 (0)
- We are almost completely vegetarian because I refuse to pay so much for meat. nt - Lisa in MN 0:05 Jun 15 (1)
  - Same here, but we are raising our own meat (because I only want locally grown anyway!) nt - srjbdl 4:36 Jun 15 (0)

Kefir - Anyone know anything about this strange looking creature? m - tlcmom 22:32 Jun 14 (5)

we had some tonight!........ - Peela 4:51 Jun 15 (0)
You lucky girl! I love kefir (m) - Lucy in Australia 3:42 Jun 15 (1)
- Thank you so much for sharing this article! Someone recently gave - TinaM 18:12 Jun 15 (0)
I'm not sure what you mean. Kefir is a drink; are you referring to the kefir grains themselves? (nt) - Colleen 22:45 Jun 14 (0)
Do you have a link to a picture? nt - Amy in Orlando 22:33 Jun 14 (0)

I need help with the size of my computer font (not the normal question, I promise!) <sm> - Pamela 21:30 Jun 14 (3)

no expert here, but try this... - claire up north 22:13 Jun 14 (2)
- Thanks....That worked "per page" but won't for the pages that pop up for my job. But thanks for trying! <nt> - Pamela 0:06 Jun 15 (1)
  - Try this - - Dy 7:14 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone familiar with Mvelopes? Pros/cons? (nt) - Staci in WA 20:52 Jun 14 (3)

I like it. I've only had it for 4 months and during the (m) - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 5:20 Jun 15 (0)
I had trouble with it - Kimm in WA 22:01 Jun 14 (0)
I had trouble with it - Kimm in WA 22:00 Jun 14 (0)

Knitters, I need help again. I have knitted squares that I need to join. Can you post an online source with pictures of the best way to join them. Perhaps crochet join? Thanks! nt - Linko 20:22 Jun 14 (2)

Here is a site (m) - Melissa in NC 5:40 Jun 15 (0)
Here is my favorite join...m - Holly in FL 4:51 Jun 15 (0)

They're here...2 lbs 8 oz and 2 lbs 6 oz. and breathing on their own! - Call Me Cordelia 20:12 Jun 14 (11)

Wonderful. Prayers for the girls and mom. :) nt - Tammyla 7:12 Jun 15 (0)
My twins were 2 lb 2 oz and 2lb 5oz and our now 10 with no long term issues! Congrats to all.nt - Grace 5:48 Jun 15 (0)
Congratulations to all! My 2 lb and 2 lb 3 oz twin girls will be 6 on 7/1. No long term anything. Best wishes nt - Brigitte in NC 4:53 Jun 15 (0)
Good to hear! nt - Amy in PA 4:41 Jun 15 (0)
Praying for a quick recovery for poor sore Mom! nt - Lisa in MN 23:53 Jun 14 (0)
My sister's 2 lb 6 oz baby, born at 26 weeks, just graduated from college! - Rhonda in TX 22:41 Jun 14 (0)
That's great!! nft - Jeanne in MN 22:01 Jun 14 (0)
Wonderful!!! They're both great sizes. Thanks for the update. Hope they're all home soon. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:28 Jun 14 (0)
I will continue to pray. Brings back memories. Tell them congratulations! nt - Padmé 20:21 Jun 14 (0)
That's wonderful! Boy, girl, or one of each? nt - Amy in NY 20:16 Jun 14 (1)
- Two girls... :). nt - Call Me Cordelia 21:43 Jun 14 (0)

Anyone coming to Maine this summer? Nancy in MI? Ria? - happymainemom 20:01 Jun 14 (16)

I'll be in Bangor a couple days in mid-July a couple days in the second week of August. :-) nt - Hana 7:21 Jun 15 (0)
Yes!! Twice, actually! - Ria 5:55 Jun 15 (6)
- Okay, Nancy in MI will be here the last week of Sep....me thinks we need a get together! - happymainemom 6:39 Jun 15 (3)
  - I might be able to show up a bit, end of september - Cleo Qc 9:43 Jun 15 (2)
    - Oooohhh...that would be soooo cool! nt - happymainemom 17:14 Jun 15 (1)
      - Where in Maine are you? nt - Cleo Qc 13:55 Jun 16 (0)
- Hey...what's this I heard about LLBean building some type of theme park up there? nt - Ria 5:55 Jun 15 (1)
  - You would be correct! - happymainemom 6:34 Jun 15 (0)
Not I *snicker* nt - Quiver0f10 5:21 Jun 15 (2)
- Hahaha. You know, I think I'm the only Mainer on this board now. Thanks a lot! LOL! nt - happymainemom 6:36 Jun 15 (1)
  - Aww sorry! You will have to come visit us down south! :-) nt - Quiver0f10 8:42 Jun 15 (0)
We'll be there the last 2 weeks of September this year. (m) - Nancy in MI 5:01 Jun 15 (1)
- I answered Ria above. Sounds like perfect time! We'll talk as time approches. nt - happymainemom 6:41 Jun 15 (0)
I will be on Rangley Lake the first week in September/nt - cat in black 4:19 Jun 15 (1)
- I'll be in Kauai then! Oh well. :-) nt - happymainemom 6:42 Jun 15 (0)
I'll be driving through it - Cleo Qc 22:26 Jun 14 (0)

Hi, again...I need a meatball recipe. Anyone care to share? TIA nt - katalaska 19:58 Jun 14 (3)

check food tv under "Barefoot Contessa" she had a really good recipe a couple weeks ago. nt - lynn 5:10 Jun 15 (0)
Here's how I do mine....m - Julieofsardis 21:56 Jun 14 (0)
Hey, unrelated to meatballs (sorta, LOL), but I must tell you I *love* the book "Slow, Fat Triathlete"! (m) - Colleen 20:03 Jun 14 (0)

Jessica (Trivium Academy) thank you for your chore list (sm)... - Amy in NY 19:45 Jun 14 (2)

And, if anyone is interested, I put her list in a Word document... - Amy in NY 19:47 Jun 14 (1)
- I would love this, thank you... - wbtx 10:24 Jun 15 (0)

"Green" housing -- anyone here built or installed specific upgrades in their homes? (m) - Doran 19:36 Jun 14 (20)

Little by little because of the cost... - Liz CA 13:20 Jun 15 (0)
Sweet! Loved reading these responses (thank you!). Here's a bit more information to carry this along. (m) - Doran 6:30 Jun 15 (4)
- when we win the lottery we'll either develop Green subdivisions or have an organic Green farm. Its a toss up. - Ann in KY 11:23 Jun 15 (0)
- About the size. - srjbdl 6:57 Jun 15 (2)
  - I see your point and don't disagree, but... - Doran 11:49 Jun 15 (1)
    - I understand about re-sale. - srjbdl 13:21 Jun 15 (0)
Some day, we are going to build a house using ICF (m) - Missy in VA 6:02 Jun 15 (0)
Probably the biggest focus is on energy and water saving options, not so much the solar panels. - kjs4 0:04 Jun 15 (0)
Well, no...but I did three energy saving things this week! Plus a fourth one that looks to the future...m & link - 5wolfcubs 23:29 Jun 14 (1)
- You go, girl! (nt) - Colleen 23:48 Jun 14 (0)
Well, we're going to tackle this very soon... - itsmejanet 22:00 Jun 14 (0)
Oh, but both things that you mention *are* green! - Darla 21:47 Jun 14 (0)
a couple things we've done or thought about.... - Nicole M 20:17 Jun 14 (2)
- oh, and have you seen Mandala Homes? - Nicole M 20:19 Jun 14 (1)
  - Oh, I am so with you, Nicole. (m) - Colleen 23:57 Jun 14 (0)
Ahhh, my dreams...(m) - Colleen 19:53 Jun 14 (4)
- What will become of the old house? - Andie 21:30 Jun 14 (3)
  - There is a sweet picture book called Barn Savers by Linda Oatman High, illus by Ted Levin -- this topic made me think of it, and I wanted to recommend it! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 23:38 Jun 14 (0)
  - Ack! How depressing...(m) - Colleen 23:05 Jun 14 (0)
  - There are "deconstruction" companies now ... - Darla 21:56 Jun 14 (0)

Queso dip.....has anyone made Ree's recipe yet? I"m thinking of making it tomorrow night but (m) - molly's mom 19:01 Jun 14 (5)

I made it this past weekend and didn't think it was too spicy. I used one jalapeno. nt - Robin in NC 5:33 Jun 15 (0)
I am looking forward to making it. Now that you say it, I might have to this weekend :o) nt - Kristy 20:01 Jun 14 (0)
I've done one similar and(m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:12 Jun 14 (2)
- THANKS! I think I'll do as you suggest and keep the Rotel and chilis, then have a small dish of jalapenos if someone wishes them on the side. (nt) - molly's mom 19:18 Jun 14 (1)
  - Sometimes we dump a can of refried beans in ours.......we don't do it really hot either. - Remudamom 19:32 Jun 14 (0)

Dy and others, feedback on that gfdf cake thing from a couple of months ago - Karin 19:01 Jun 14 (6)

Darn it! Neither of those brands are available in my area. nt - Needleroozer, aka LB in Seattle 20:06 Jun 14 (2)
- Amazon grocery carries Namaste! ;-) nt - Dy 7:16 Jun 15 (0)
- Whole Foods carries Namaste mixes. nt - Laurie in SEA 20:15 Jun 14 (0)
Oh, I haven't heard of Cherrybrook! Thanks (nt) - Dy 19:32 Jun 14 (0)
So ... what are all the different egg substitutes? nt - Stephanie not in TX 19:23 Jun 14 (1)
- Here's a link to Dy's list. - Karin 14:11 Jun 15 (0)

Debbie in Austin...thanks for the gnat-slaughtering suggestion. (m) - Debra in TX 18:52 Jun 14 (1)

Your welcome...the "gnat catcher" (as my children called it) really worked for us. - Debbie in Austin 19:20 Jun 14 (0)

Very cool musical timeline from the BBC (m) - Jane in NC 18:37 Jun 14 (1)

Thank you so much! I am listening to the episode on the Reformation right now, and it's excellent. (nt) - Wendi 18:56 Jun 14 (0)

If you bought Homeschool Tracker PLUS (or upgraded to it), why? (sm) - katalaska 18:23 Jun 14 (8)

the free version does not have the Lesson Plan feature /m - katilac 5:57 Jun 15 (0)
I've used HST Plus for the last two years and absolutely love it! (m) - Sharon in SC 5:45 Jun 15 (0)
I love it! I have the Plus version so I can do lesson plans (m) - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 5:26 Jun 15 (0)
i bought the PLUS, but it was just my curriculum addiction, lol. It is far more work for me to use the program than use a pencil and paper. .... - Peela 4:55 Jun 15 (0)
I used the basic (free) for a year, then upgraded. The plus version had some extras I wanted (m) - Veronica 21:15 Jun 14 (0)
The free version will definitely give you an idea on (m) - threelops 20:33 Jun 14 (0)
I used the free version for a few years and upgraded last year. (m) - Tammyla 18:44 Jun 14 (0)
I bought mine a few years ago - LOVE IT! ... forgot how to use it :o( nm - Ann 18:26 Jun 14 (0)

Praying gals, please pray! My friend is having twins at 28 weeks after - Call Me Cordelia 18:14 Jun 14 (6)

I'll keep them all in my prayers. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:03 Jun 14 (0)
Mine were born at 29 weeks. They are 8 and full of vinegar and the other stuff. :) Will pray!! nft. - Jeanne in MN 20:02 Jun 14 (0)
I went bedrest at 16 weeks into my 2nd pregnancy and had him... - Padmé 19:07 Jun 14 (0)
She has my prayers, too. nt - Amy loves Bud 19:05 Jun 14 (0)
Praying. nt - Karin 18:51 Jun 14 (0)
Prayers. nt - Tammyla 18:38 Jun 14 (0)

Thank you Jennifer, Doran, Nicole and Ann. I started my garden with... - karenciavo 18:05 Jun 14 (2)

Sounds delightful and very romantic! Do share photos and seed/plant sources when you have time. I'm inspired! nt - Doran 19:38 Jun 14 (1)
- O.K., but I think I'll wait a little while because with the size of the plants now it's not very inspiring at all. :smile: nt - karenciavo 3:08 Jun 15 (0)

Prayer request - pregnancy related - Amy loves Bud 17:54 Jun 14 (12)

Definately have my prayers Amy. nt - Jess in OK 13:41 Jun 15 (0)
Amy, is it appropriate to take selenium, zinc and vitamin C, etc. (m) - Lisa in Jax 6:50 Jun 15 (0)
Praying here, Amy! (nt) - Andie 21:32 Jun 14 (0)
Re: Prayer request - pregnancy related - Stacey in NY 20:50 Jun 14 (0)
I hope everything is ok, Amy. Saying a prayer here. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:04 Jun 14 (0)
Hoping all is well, Amy. Let us know when you can. nt - PariSarah 19:23 Jun 14 (0)
Have you had Fifths Disease? I was exposed when I was pg and the Drs. told me not to worry - I had immunity. Still, I'm praying, though. nt - Hillary in KS 18:56 Jun 14 (1)
- Not that I'm aware of... - Amy loves Bud 19:04 Jun 14 (0)
Praying. nt - Karin 18:29 Jun 14 (0)
Praying for you. nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:15 Jun 14 (0)
Praying for you both! (nm) - Miz Booshay 17:57 Jun 14 (0)
Prayers here. nt - Tammyla 17:57 Jun 14 (0)

Is this a boy thing? - Karin 17:29 Jun 14 (10)

He's found his calling,.. - lynn 5:02 Jun 15 (1)
- ROFL--I can see it now--he'll be calling orders to workmen around the world has he pilots his airplanes (you didn't know that that's his goal, I know, but the mind picture I got...) nt - Karin 7:40 Jun 15 (0)
Re: At least he was yelling from the house instead of going to visit on their work site......................ds and I got taken off my osha. - Amber 18:58 Jun 14 (0)
Thanks. I'll file this along with the backseat driving (which he's had to stop, of course.) nt - Karin 18:25 Jun 14 (1)
- Oh, dear. That reminds me--my 5yo ds has started this--"Are we going the speed limit?" "Are you in two lanes?" etc. nt - katalaska 18:31 Jun 14 (0)
Oh yeah!! nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:17 Jun 14 (0)
My then-4yo-ds watched for over 4 hours as the workmen tore out our old patio. He's fascinated by workers, too. nt - katalaska 18:14 Jun 14 (0)
Sounds like my ds--loves to watch "working guys" as he calls them, and always full of instructions and advice. :) nt - strider 18:05 Jun 14 (0)
sounds about right - Christina in OR 17:47 Jun 14 (0)
Sounds like something my 7 yo boy would do. Bossing around hired workers. Cute though (nt) - Scarlett 17:45 Jun 14 (0)

What's a good movie to watch when one is alone? Tearjerker? Romantic comedy? more - cat in black 17:22 Jun 14 (39)

The Lake House. I LOVE the soundtrack! nt - Rich with kids 6:23 Jun 15 (1)
- The Lake House was good nt - Kristy 9:02 Jun 15 (0)
Memoirs of a Geisha nt - Lady Katherine 6:21 Jun 15 (0)
wow-I've got a great list. Thanks. - cat in black 4:18 Jun 15 (0)
You've Got Mail, The Wedding Planner, Message in a Bottle,The Notebook, Runaway Bride, Sleepless in Seatle, Sweet Home Alabama - Karen in Maryland 3:43 Jun 15 (1)
- The Notebook-I love that movie! nt - Kristy 9:02 Jun 15 (0)
Truly, Madly, Deeply - Gina in Roanoke 22:18 Jun 14 (2)
- are you in Roanoke VA? - cat in black 4:17 Jun 15 (1)
  - Hi Neighbor! - Gina in Roanoke 8:11 Jun 15 (0)
I like "Somewhere in Time" - very romantic but not too sad. nt - Dana in OR 22:07 Jun 14 (0)
I love 13 going on 30 with Jennifer Garner. I watch this when dh is not home! - Staci in WA 20:30 Jun 14 (0)
The Lakehouse, and When Harry Met Sally are my two faves. nt - Needleroozer 20:07 Jun 14 (0)
Out of Africa. (nt) - Scarlett 19:54 Jun 14 (0)
I'd su