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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 11 (0)
  • My blog moved!!! Please come see my new digs! - nancypants 22:07 Jan 11 (0)
  • A little Wii humor... - Wendy in WI 21:01 Jan 11 (2)
  • Ds8 doesn't have any friends. I'm beginning to worry...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:24 Jan 11 (7)
  • With regard to the "no privacy in the bathroom" post . . . - Jean in Newcastle 20:21 Jan 11 (2)
  • I'm brainstorming some ideas for a multiplication game that uses football or basketball as it's basis...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:20 Jan 11 (2)
  • very low iron- it's official, I'm almost unconscious...hive mind- how bad is it? - Jenny in Ca 19:30 Jan 11 (10)
  • Kapla blocks - I got some at Target on clearance. Should I keep them? - lovemykids 19:21 Jan 11 (2)
  • Motivated Moms - Which format do you like and why? - lovemykids 19:17 Jan 11 (5)
  • Earlybird mom designed a new look for my blog (crosspost) (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 19:12 Jan 11 (3)
  • Mini trampoline....What would be the best kind to buy? nt - SLB 19:09 Jan 11 (2)
  • Housing dilema, what to choose?? - Tarheel Heather 19:08 Jan 11 (11)
  • Babysitters pay taxes? Is this true? My 17 dd babysits every Friday and sometimes another day for the same family. The father mentioned tonight - MJN 18:59 Jan 11 (2)
  • I've got three beautiful pound cakes and I need to make them into a tasty dessert for company tomorrow night. Any ideas? nt - AmyCC 18:59 Jan 11 (5)
  • May I have your opinions please... - percytruffle 18:35 Jan 11 (7)
  • Jenileigh, here is the response about the progesterone... - Kimber 18:30 Jan 11 (1)
  • Can we talk Manners and House Rules? - sandra Dumas 18:26 Jan 11 (7)
  • How do you keep a 2yo in his bed? Short of brandy or duct tape? Please help my poor sleep deprived friend. m - Renthead Mommy 18:23 Jan 11 (7)
  • anyone subscribe to Homemaker's Mentor? Opinions?? nt - HollyDay 18:20 Jan 11 (3)
  • My turn to ask for feedback--website/curriculum question... - GothicGyrl 17:42 Jan 11 (0)
  • SarahCB, I just watched Grey's Anatomy (m) - gardenschooler 17:41 Jan 11 (4)
  • Does anyone shop at a Walmart Supercenter who knows what their oat bran package looks like and where I might find it??? I have no clue what I'm looking for. nt - Praisefor3 17:34 Jan 11 (3)
  • We're supposed to get a piano tomorrow.... - KristineIN 17:31 Jan 11 (4)
  • Yikes. I've got my first Judo tournament tomorrow. And I've got a few problems. (m) - JudoMom 17:26 Jan 11 (7)
  • gandpsmommy - A word about the healthy muffins... - Praisefor3 17:25 Jan 11 (0)
  • Lego sets - where can I find the best price on the big sets? TIA! nt - OKCyndi 17:17 Jan 11 (1)
  • I'm such a dork! I told (out of town) dh that I'd made banana bread earlier this week (m) - Andie 17:04 Jan 11 (6)
  • Do you use the motivated moms planner, do you like it? - KristineIN 16:59 Jan 11 (11)
  • Experienced bloggers, I need help. I want a blog that has categories on the side--What I'm listening to, What I'm reading, etc. (m) - Melissa in NJ 16:47 Jan 11 (3)
  • I need the help of the medical brain trust!!! - Shelly in IL 16:21 Jan 11 (3)
  • Can we talk Manners and House Rules? - sandra Dumas 15:58 Jan 11 (29)
  • Anyone know of a software I could download that can change the key of a song? nt - AmyCC 15:58 Jan 11 (2)
  • Need magnetized white-board calendar doo-hickey for fridge. Mine fell off and broke (more) - Hoggirl 15:51 Jan 11 (2)
  • Has anyone here tried to do a fundraiser to raise money for sports, homeschool supplies??What did you do? I was just thinking schools do this why can't we??...nt - Gamom3 15:41 Jan 11 (14)
  • Thanks all you creative types who answered my earlier post...um, whine (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 15:07 Jan 11 (0)
  • Who wants to read my daughter's homily? - amy g. 14:59 Jan 11 (5)
  • Good News! Update results from my EGD. - A.J. at J.A. 14:48 Jan 11 (2)
  • Disney fans - Sites to help plan a Disney trip cheap? My dd has friends who are getting married this summer and want to spend part of their honeymoon @ Disney (in Florida). Thanks!! nt - Anne 14:15 Jan 11 (3)
  • My 8yo is finally *getting* Latin verbs - Sharon H. in IL 14:11 Jan 11 (1)
  • Just wanted to say thanks to whoever posted that Coldwater Creek coupon the other day. - Chris in VA 14:08 Jan 11 (7)
  • CalicoKat. . .we've been asking about you all day!!! I hope all is well! nt - shell in SC 13:58 Jan 11 (0)
  • Dairy & egg free treat ideas (M) - one l michele 13:55 Jan 11 (5)
  • Want to hear my DS8 room dividing solution??!....m..... - Stacey in MA 13:39 Jan 11 (2)
  • Can anyone tell me how to search for a specific book seller on amazon? - awanama 13:11 Jan 11 (4)
  • Oh man! Someone tell me that my dd and I can successfully put together a futon frame- without directions! nt - Needleroozer 13:09 Jan 11 (7)
  • Trying again for a link to the liquid laundry soap recipe people were making here awhile back. TX. nt - Michele K 13:06 Jan 11 (1)
  • Week in review is up - Kel 13:01 Jan 11 (2)
  • Cleaning out the tea drawer and avoiding any caffiene: Is rooibos an actual "tea" or is it an herb? TIA nt - Needleroozer 12:14 Jan 11 (6)
  • Does anyone here have a whole house carbon filter system for their water? (m) - 4kids4me 12:12 Jan 11 (1)
  • Spin-off: Does anyone else NOT have children enrolled in ANY activities? - j.griff 12:04 Jan 11 (15)
  • Ds having major problems with his retainer. Was your dc instructed to eat WITH the retainer in his mouth? (m) - Alexandra 11:56 Jan 11 (13)
  • Two more questions: Keep the pizza stone or Freecycle it? (I have no peel.) And how exactly do I go about making yogurt in my yogurt maker? - Melissa in NJ 11:49 Jan 11 (27)
  • I can't get to my gmail account? The page shows up blank. Anyone else having problems? nt - Gigi 11:44 Jan 11 (4)
  • How do I wash a plastic shower curtain in the washing machine? . . . - Jean in Newcastle 11:42 Jan 11 (2)
  • Is there a way I can take one of the Donna Young documents that you can edit in Word, and change the size from full-page to half-page? TIA. nt - Jill, OK 11:40 Jan 11 (4)
  • Anyone else feeling like customer service skills are really lacking these days? (M) - one l michele 11:31 Jan 11 (4)
  • Okay, I meant to bake Sugar cookies for family and friends for Christmas and bought a 10lb bag, but I didn't get to make the cookies. How long does sugar last? - T Baer 11:30 Jan 11 (6)
  • How far would you drive to shop for organics/whole grains in bulk? (m) - Mrs. H. 11:28 Jan 11 (9)
  • Mothers Raising Daughters - momee 11:25 Jan 11 (7)
  • Someone please congratulate me and offer encouragement.... - Lady Katherine 11:15 Jan 11 (7)
  • How are your kids doing with resuming school routine in 2008? Mine currently prefers to study the insides of his eyelids rather than ions and atoms...he blames it on the dense fog and rain - LOL (nt) - Liz CA 11:05 Jan 11 (8)
  • Fans of The Office... - KNF-TX 10:57 Jan 11 (6)
  • About hiring someone to help you get organized . . . - TanyaS 10:56 Jan 11 (5)
  • Ladies, what can you tell me re vacationing at Universal Studios, Florida? Worth it? (and related question: just when is "Spring Break" in the US?)...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 10:36 Jan 11 (8)
  • Strangest thing I had to say today, thus far... - Mx5 10:32 Jan 11 (6)
  • Update/Poll: So, how are your 888 books coming along? - Kay in Cal 10:22 Jan 11 (12)
  • Michelle T. How is your cat today? Better, I hope! nt - Laurie in SEA 10:16 Jan 11 (1)
  • Oh the irony.. (about DS and quitting swim team) - Cleo Qc 10:15 Jan 11 (9)
  • What secular curriculum for 6th and High School if money no object (m)? - Christina in Space Coast 9:59 Jan 11 (4)
  • CleoQC's question below got me wondering; do you guide your dc towards activities, or let them simply choose? (m...got kind of long) - Jill, OK 9:46 Jan 11 (21)