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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Dec 23 (0)
  • Just for an idea of how loopy things are getting here (and it will only increase for the next several days)........ - Carrie (formerly in CA, now WA) 1:47 Dec 24 (0)
  • Don't ever say it can't get worse (toilet saga continues)... - Dana in OR 1:39 Dec 24 (0)
  • We are visiting family and staying in a hotel for Christmas, I have a question (m) - Gigi 1:02 Dec 24 (0)
  • How should we handle unequal gift giving? - Lisa K 0:10 Dec 24 (3)
  • WTMindy......... - Carrie (formerly in CA, now WA) 23:40 Dec 23 (1)
  • I need to vent for a minute (m) - Yvette in CA 23:32 Dec 23 (4)
  • Sea scallops and bay scallops...is one better than the other? Thanks! nt - Holly in FL 23:31 Dec 23 (1)
  • Tooth question--part of molar fell out - AnnieN 23:11 Dec 23 (4)
  • is it just me or...... - karen sn 22:54 Dec 23 (4)
  • My brain is so tired...what do you call a person that just doesn't care either way? it's a fairly common term..nt - Mamie 22:53 Dec 23 (12)
  • How can this be? My 7 week old ds is sleeping better at night, yet I am more exhausted than ever! Hormones? Any ideas/experience? TIA - d4pw in So.FLA 22:52 Dec 23 (3)
  • Where's copswife (Tracie) ? Haven't seen her in awhile.....nt - HappyHobbitMom 22:47 Dec 23 (4)
  • Coyote advice needed.. - Robyn in OK 22:25 Dec 23 (13)
  • Yummy cheat recipe - spice cake mix, can of pumpkin pie mix - bake @375 for 12ish minutes. Dd is making them now, YUM! (nt) - clairep 22:15 Dec 23 (1)
  • Laura R (FL) - a note about my corn snake....m - Bells 21:52 Dec 23 (0)
  • So I'm sitting here at the computer and dh comes up behind me to give me a hug and... - Alice 21:39 Dec 23 (6)
  • My poor ups driver. Amazon.com sent my packages in 5 different shipments. I have seen him every day this week. I gave him a bag of fudge tonight and a big thank you... nm - Robin in ca 21:15 Dec 23 (2)
  • Air Force Wife April...I sent you the hermie tank pix. nt - Holly in FL 21:10 Dec 23 (0)
  • Jamie, I got my first Christmas gift today from my neighbor...Love Comes Softly and Love's Enduring Promise... just finished the first one and getting ready to watch the second!! (nt) - braseltonmomof3 20:47 Dec 23 (3)
  • Laura aka LInkobutfrus-Could you post your fudge recipe? m - Mary in VA 20:39 Dec 23 (0)
  • Can I make Monkey Bread (the kind using Pillsbury biscuits) the night before and refrigerate? Anyone know? nt - Jami in MO 20:26 Dec 23 (8)
  • I just got my first gift for Christmas! My SIL had to drop mine off early since we won't see them at my parents. I got "Wives and Daughters"! I'm so excited. I haven't seen it yet and so many of you have raved about it! :-D nt - Jami in MO 20:25 Dec 23 (1)
  • When can I make my lasagna if I'm serving it for Christmas Day lunch? I don't want to freeze it before cooking. TIA! NT - Molly 20:24 Dec 23 (5)
  • A huge "THANK YOU" to whoever posted the suggestions in the pre-Thanksgiving threads about wine ... - Brenda 20:04 Dec 23 (0)
  • Gingerbread house icing: can I use the pasteurized egg whites instead of raw egg white for the icing? (m) - Kellin 20:04 Dec 23 (6)
  • Good DVDs we've seen this week since we've all been sick... - Wendi 19:47 Dec 23 (5)
  • I swear I haven't had a day this looooong since my kids were toddlers. - WTMindy 19:18 Dec 23 (4)
  • Aaack!! I just remembered that I didn't get my mil's significant other anything. We're seeing them on Tuesday. Any ideas for a 70yo man who likes to hunt? nt - *anj* 19:00 Dec 23 (8)
  • Recipe needed: Low Fat egg nog recipe using Jello instant pudding (sm) - Diana in OR 18:52 Dec 23 (1)
  • Anniversary gift ideas for in-laws? - Dawn in Ohio 18:45 Dec 23 (0)
  • Would it bother you if a woman wanted to dance with you and your DH? - Michelle T 18:22 Dec 23 (47)
  • Any creative ways to use frozen huckleberries? nt - WTMindy 17:58 Dec 23 (5)
  • So... when does Santa usually arrive at your house? (for those who let Santa visit, that is) - kbm 17:58 Dec 23 (16)
  • Ideas for something to do with cocktail smokies and crockpot *besides* the grape jelly sauce? - KarenNc 17:46 Dec 23 (3)
  • Is it possible to teach someone to sing on pitch when they can't carry a tune and don't even recognize it? - lovemykids 17:26 Dec 23 (4)
  • Okay, when can the holiday drinking start? Would it be tacky to start NOW? (m) - clairep 17:25 Dec 23 (29)
  • Does anyone know how to go about getting Free website space with no ads to make a website? nt - Michelle My Bell 17:14 Dec 23 (2)
  • Sob! Do I need to throw this smoked salmon away? (m) - Alexandra 17:10 Dec 23 (3)
  • Family problems, help with this Christmas present - Melissa 17:03 Dec 23 (11)
  • hair dye - carin' for seven 17:02 Dec 23 (5)
  • Marie-How is your Grandpa? We included him in our prayers today, just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you. nt - JGEMo 16:46 Dec 23 (1)
  • Suggestions for cleaning up old, blond woodwork? - lovemykids 16:29 Dec 23 (2)
  • Meringue Powder & another Gingerbread house question... - PiCO 16:21 Dec 23 (3)
  • A Dairy- Free Christmas (need help from allergy sufferers)... - Margaret T in GA 16:15 Dec 23 (10)
  • Does anyone experience emtionally instability in their kids when on cold/flu meds? BTW, Quiverof10, I 'm giving you the evil eye..sm - LynnG in Area51(walking on egg shells) 16:08 Dec 23 (5)
  • Amazon.com phone number? - hpymomof3 15:58 Dec 23 (3)
  • Objective opinion needed - JGEMom 15:52 Dec 23 (12)
  • Does anyone else have a child who is *really* expecting something on Cmas they are not getting? m - Michelle 15:49 Dec 23 (14)
  • another recipe request....andybody have a wonderful fish chowder recipe they could share?? tia! - Pster 15:49 Dec 23 (0)
  • WTMindy!! About the Cranberry Bars from last year... - christina in GA 15:48 Dec 23 (6)
  • Help! I need gift ideas for a January birthday girl who will be turning 6 and is obsessed with mermaids! (m) - katalaska 15:41 Dec 23 (12)
  • Quick question: Does using a nonstick (Calphalon) pan affect the outcome of fudge (recipe uses choc chips, evap milk, marshmallows) Old family recipe used for years, but I remember in Korea my fudge not turning out. Wanted to double check before I made a batch nt - Laura aka LInkobutfrus 15:38 Dec 23 (4)
  • I am looking for a strawberry jello salad recipe that does NOT include.... - Lily Grace 15:35 Dec 23 (2)
  • Anyone else having package delivery problems - HollyAL 15:28 Dec 23 (19)
  • Carrie (formerly is CA now in WA)..... - WTMindy 15:25 Dec 23 (1)
  • Do I win the mean mom award Tee hee - Quiver0f10 15:19 Dec 23 (7)
  • Discipline problem or something else? - Amy 15:10 Dec 23 (26)
  • Is it possible to make pizza dough without yeast? (m) - Sydney in NJ 15:04 Dec 23 (6)
  • for the hundredth time- two year olds and homeschooling - SandraD 15:03 Dec 23 (8)
  • Oh no! Comes in three's, right? My 6 yo may need a root canal...sore tooth, gum and now swelling (m) - Tabitha 15:00 Dec 23 (1)
  • Help for the caroling impaired! - myfunnybunch 14:55 Dec 23 (4)
  • Update - Mom2-3 14:22 Dec 23 (2)
  • Jo's boys: still need a biscotti recipe?? This one is great: - HappyHobbitMom 14:19 Dec 23 (1)
  • What do you do when you feel people just don't respect you? (Warning: long, whiny post inside) - Jenni in KS 14:15 Dec 23 (13)
  • is anyone else thankful for their in-laws? I have been reading - Jeannie in NJ 14:12 Dec 23 (30)
  • Another question--for *Recorded Books* (the company) users--- - Janie 14:08 Dec 23 (1)
  • DB in NJ....Thank you!! - Crissy in WA 14:07 Dec 23 (1)
  • My in-laws are here visiting and got the stomach flu!!!!!!!!! - KIN 14:02 Dec 23 (0)
  • What temperature do I bake the reindeer kisses? nm - Whitney in KY 13:59 Dec 23 (2)
  • Will someone explain to me what Goggle's art today means? Thanks. (Link to google inside.) - Janie 13:56 Dec 23 (4)
  • I need a recipe for Overnight French Toast (with maybe fruit and bacon?) Anyone have a favorite? (m) - Sue in WA 13:51 Dec 23 (5)
  • QUICK! What can I substitute for dark beer in a chili recipe I'm making? nt - Michelle 13:36 Dec 23 (2)
  • Help! I am making a potato casserole and need to know if I am NOT using hash brown potatos, but REAL potatos instead, do I have to boil them before I bake them for one hour? nm - Whitney in KY 13:01 Dec 23 (4)