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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 07 (0)
  • Who is feeling creative? Dinner for a largish family in a itsy bitsy hotel kitchen.... - battlemaiden 20:55 Jan 7 (4)
  • Sorry, has to be said. LSU ROCKS!!!! BCS National Champions!!!! Geaux Tigers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Stacy and the four rugrats 20:50 Jan 7 (1)
  • I used to have the most delicious recipe for Cream of Asparagus soup made with Ricotta cheese, but I have lost it. Google isn't helping. Does anyone have a recipe like this?? nt - Lady Katherine 20:19 Jan 7 (0)
  • Sheer Cover? Any experience? I still haven't decided between Bare and Everyday Minerals..sigh - Jenileigh 20:03 Jan 7 (2)
  • POLL: Has one of your children ever called 911 and then hung up resulting in a call back and/or visit from emergency personnel ? m - CrunchyMountainMama 19:26 Jan 7 (35)
  • Anna, Shannon, and other diabetes moms.... - Lady Katherine 19:22 Jan 7 (4)
  • FWIW: Library & Ed Services has the P&P collector's edition dvd's on sale... - Meliss 18:55 Jan 7 (0)
  • SD TeenPact Day at the Capitol - Lisa 18:44 Jan 7 (0)
  • My dc had a unique lesson in books that have not-such-happy-endings... - Amy in PA 18:40 Jan 7 (2)
  • Called campus security tonight... - aubrey 18:28 Jan 7 (6)
  • Best tips and websites for planning a trip to Disney World? - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:25 Jan 7 (3)
  • kids C.S. Lewis club initiation ritual ideas ~ - Deborah 18:24 Jan 7 (3)
  • Religous reasons for not vaccinating? (no debate please) - Nancy 18:01 Jan 7 (11)
  • mom of two-ize... about our stroller discussion below - teachermom2834 17:56 Jan 7 (1)
  • Fitness-yoga-pilates gurus, can you help me? (m) - Debra in TX 17:51 Jan 7 (4)
  • I just saw some lightning and heard thunder! In January! What is up with this weather?? (nt) - Nancy in MI 17:38 Jan 7 (5)
  • I have about $90 to spend at B&N. My kids are 4yo and 6yo. So far I have Favorite Poems Old and New, a laminated world map & laminated U.S. map, and Aesop's Fables in my shopping cart. Any recommendations for what else I should get? nt - gandpsmommy 17:34 Jan 7 (5)
  • Planning a spring trip to Williamsburg, VA. Any advice? Must-do's? Hotel rec's? Kiddos are 8, 6, 3 and baby. TIA! - Stacey in MA - nt - Stacey in MA 17:27 Jan 7 (16)
  • Mamapapa, May I please borrow Missionary with the Millers? - Stellar 17:20 Jan 7 (0)
  • Starting a blog. will you help me? No posts there, just a bare beginning - Chris in VA 17:07 Jan 7 (2)
  • Help me decide what to wear please - strider 16:59 Jan 7 (5)
  • A WWYD poll about mammograms - read inside, please. - ceg 16:58 Jan 7 (11)
  • Any suggestion on using a pocket chart? I bought one to hold strips, now I am just staring at it.......help! nt - Stellar 16:42 Jan 7 (1)
  • Vegan and McDougall people. We had a great ceasar salad tonight. link inside - NutriMom 16:39 Jan 7 (2)
  • Does anyone here use Library Thing? Is it worth all the time to enter in your books? nt - Dayle in Guatemala 16:32 Jan 7 (1)
  • Help! Need to turn digital pictures into prints, what's the best online photo place? nt - Kristiana 16:26 Jan 7 (2)
  • Cindyg, I'm so proud of you! - Remudamom 16:24 Jan 7 (2)
  • Poll: Fabric Softener: yes or no? Sheets or liquid? Why or why not? - Natalieclare 16:21 Jan 7 (40)
  • I'm doomed. The meat I *thought* I was making was a sirloin roast. Turns out it's a chuck. Will this cook in an hour or so? Oh my. nt - imeverywoman 16:21 Jan 7 (3)
  • Rich with kids -- how's your dd? nt - Mom2legomaniacs 16:12 Jan 7 (0)
  • Can I ask for some opinions (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 16:11 Jan 7 (1)
  • Christy...so, how was the zoo? Did you all decide to go?nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:51 Jan 7 (0)
  • Oh, this is one of those nights that makes being a parent so hard.... :( (m) - Erica in PA 15:49 Jan 7 (5)
  • What computer application programs are available for my 9th grader? - Judy_C 15:22 Jan 7 (1)
  • Anyone purchased through Home Science Tools? Also, microscope experiences to share? (m) - Dy 15:17 Jan 7 (9)
  • Does anyone here have a blackberry, Treo or iPhone? Do you like it? - cin 14:52 Jan 7 (12)
  • Help me with the name or author of this book (m) - Scarlett 14:45 Jan 7 (1)
  • Cookie Monster, did you see my latest post about Kroger? (m) - Debra in TX 14:39 Jan 7 (0)
  • How do you cook dry black beans? The last time I cooked them they were bland...I am wanting to make black bean burgers with them as well as eat them with rice...nt - Gamom3 14:31 Jan 7 (3)
  • If you were making Honey-Mustard glazed baked chicken for dinner, what would you serve with it??? nt - Unicorn 14:25 Jan 7 (2)
  • Gardeners: Dh and I want to actually plan our garden this year - can you recommend seed and/or old rose catalogs for our perusal? nt - Needleroozer 14:05 Jan 7 (9)
  • I can't believe we have a tornado watch in January - hpymomof3 14:03 Jan 7 (1)
  • What is the website to print off math drills sheets with specific guidelines? nt - lynn 13:27 Jan 7 (1)
  • To pick up, in a way, on the discussion of going back to the Catholic church, are there any good books out there.... - Brigitte in NC 13:19 Jan 7 (14)
  • So...I saw my "new" Dr. on Friday, and had my ultrasound. Wanna know what we're having? - mama of two-ize 13:18 Jan 7 (38)
  • I'm getting an estimate for having my house cleaned. Does this make me a homemaking failure? sm - snickelfritz 13:09 Jan 7 (26)
  • Excellent audiobook recommendation: Peter Pan in Scarlet. (sm) - Wendi 13:01 Jan 7 (3)
  • If you don't get your school work done you can't.......................scoop poop - Ottakee 12:58 Jan 7 (0)
  • If you don't get your school work done you can't.......................scoop poop - Ottakee 12:57 Jan 7 (0)
  • I ditched sugar today - first day - and I've got that afternoon low. This will go away, right? nt - Amy in NY 12:54 Jan 7 (1)
  • Oh, and the ped said not to worry about not being potty trained at 4. nt - one l michele 12:49 Jan 7 (0)
  • Anyone have a child that had trouble focusing - literally with their eyes going different ways? (M) - one l michele 12:48 Jan 7 (6)
  • Anyone grow their own shitake mushrooms? - chickenpatty 12:42 Jan 7 (1)
  • StaceyinLA - answered you below about Episcopal Church. nt - MIch elle 12:35 Jan 7 (0)
  • Followup: Took ds to the doc today. - Jenni in KS 12:29 Jan 7 (2)
  • What!?!? My dd10 was diagnosed with strep 2 weeks ago. We did 10 days of antibiotics. She just came in from playing complaining of a sore throat. She has a 102 temp! Ack! You think it's a relapse? nt - Rich with kids 12:27 Jan 7 (14)
  • Someone please tell me I am not alone. I have a child I simply cannot tolerate while we are doing school. (m) - imeverywoman 12:26 Jan 7 (12)
  • Aaargh!! Someone encourage me that the dc *will* get back in the swing of things, after we've been doing full-on school for a while! (Did minimal schoolwork over the holidays). More anguish inside, for those who care to look... - Jill, OK 12:19 Jan 7 (4)
  • I watched the most profound movie last night and I can't stop thinking about all it had to say. Has anyone seen "The Ultimate Gift" with James Garner? I can't remember the last time a movie affected me so much! nt - Lady Katherine 12:13 Jan 7 (6)
  • Has anyone tried artichoke capsules to lower cholesterol? (nt) - Claire 12:04 Jan 7 (0)
  • My blood pressure had been gradually climbing until I started taking Pomegranate capsules. - Claire 11:57 Jan 7 (0)
  • I want to make Chex Party Mix to serve to dh & guests duirng tonight's bowl game. Do you have a recipe that does NOT use worcestershire sauce? nt - ereks mom 11:55 Jan 7 (2)
  • Are Sam's Club Member's Mark multi-vitamins okay? Or should I buy something else from Vitacost? - Claire 11:54 Jan 7 (0)
  • OK, Jill - what did you think? :+) nt - Kate CA 11:50 Jan 7 (1)
  • Besides the Terrible Twos/Threes -- have you found that at certain ages your dc are clumsier and/or more emotional than at others? (m) - Doran 11:44 Jan 7 (17)
  • I need new dishes and finally decided on Fiesta Ware. Where are favorite places for buying place settings? nt - Diana in OR 11:44 Jan 7 (1)
  • Houston....may need to visit the area in March for DBro's wedding - anything to do? - BMC 11:32 Jan 7 (2)
  • my laptop screen died. is there a way to hook it up to my desktop so I can see to get stuff off my laptop? if so, how? thanks nt - Jodi-FL 11:23 Jan 7 (3)
  • We got a noble fur for Christmas. What I'm wondering is can we chop it up and use it for firewood? Would it be okay to burn it in our fireplace is really my question or would it gunk it up? Thanks. nt - sdWTMer 11:22 Jan 7 (5)