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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 16 (0)
  • One step closer to homeschooling... (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:55 Jan 16 (0)
  • Need prayers for medical problems (M) - Christina in Space Coast 20:37 Jan 16 (2)
  • What color is your kitchen? I can't choose a paint color to save my life! I would like something contemporary. Help!! nt - Rabbit 20:30 Jan 16 (3)
  • Sorry for the Anon post, but I really need to get this off my chest and am too embarrassed to be "known"...(m) - Anon 19:45 Jan 16 (17)
  • The Carnival of Homeschooling is up - Henry Cate 19:45 Jan 16 (0)
  • So, I'm on my way to sunny, beautiful Florida, and I actually miss something from my 7degree home... - CookieMonster 19:04 Jan 16 (2)
  • Farmers, gardeners, and wanna be farmers: What are some of your favorite seed catalogs? Would like organic/heirloom type stuff. Obviously Monsanto (aka "Monsatan") is out! nt - Karen sn 18:42 Jan 16 (2)
  • Do any of you know the days of the month song? The one that helps you memorize how many days are in each month. I can't find it online. nt - Belinda 18:22 Jan 16 (6)
  • I don't know if this link will work, but if it does, I can show off the first few pages of the photo book I made and gave my family at Christmas.... - Lady Katherine 18:14 Jan 16 (2)
  • 10 year old wanting to be a senator. What resources for him? - Nancy 17:15 Jan 16 (7)
  • My 22 yr. old dd is going to have baby. I am going to be a grandma! - KidsHappen 17:12 Jan 16 (3)
  • Does anyone have a recipe (or guidelines) for cornbread salad? - j.griff 17:12 Jan 16 (0)
  • Anyone every use a panini grill to grill tofu? (link included) - kalanamak 16:53 Jan 16 (0)
  • Link to a lovely notebook - kalanamak 16:48 Jan 16 (3)
  • Dd's UTI update-called ped today and she said that since she has no other symptoms (more) - MamaPapa 16:40 Jan 16 (1)
  • Chris in VA: I love your blog. And about your Meez being skinnier than you are...... - Needleroozer 16:40 Jan 16 (2)
  • Mayonnaise Muffins - does *anyone* have a *definitive* recipe, please?.... - Rhondabee 16:34 Jan 16 (2)
  • OK - I tried, with the video, to figure out how to use my Ergo carrier on my hip. (m) - 3lilreds in NC 16:25 Jan 16 (0)
  • Can you "spot refinish" hardwood floors? - Dana in NC 16:17 Jan 16 (2)
  • Mayonnaise Muffins - does *anyone* have a *definitive* recipe, please?.... - Rhondabee 16:11 Jan 16 (0)
  • Does the Toyota Sequoia safely seat 3 kids in the third row? - Osmosis Mom 16:10 Jan 16 (4)
  • Tried and true chili recipe needed! (m) - Wendi 15:14 Jan 16 (3)
  • What's the right size Crock-Pot? Any brand recommendations? (m) - Wendi 15:10 Jan 16 (4)
  • A favor from someone using Addition the Fun Way? - Cindyg 14:49 Jan 16 (2)
  • Thanks to everyone who replied to my "Dude" thread on the last board. Thanks for convincing me I need to back off! Did I mentioned her cell phone ring tone is "Dude, pick up the phone"? - Robin in Tx 14:46 Jan 16 (2)
  • If you love A Series of Unfortunate Events (the books), do you want to see the movie? - Cindyg 14:46 Jan 16 (4)
  • Kelli in TN and a few others were discussing country steak in the crockpot a while back... Something about fried steak smothered in cream gravy, cooked inthe crock pot all day? Does that ring a bell? - Robin in Tx 14:44 Jan 16 (3)
  • I have been married for 8 years today and Dh is at an interview right NOW. - Chadam 14:29 Jan 16 (5)
  • If you get rid of the grease in 75% lean ground beef is it as good? as 93% ground beef? It's 99cents a pound nt. - T Baer 14:22 Jan 16 (2)
  • Oh my goodness! It's snowing! First time in the four winters we've lived here -- big, huge flakes!!! nt - abbeyej 14:21 Jan 16 (11)
  • Am I the only one who's computer is going to the old board rather than this current board from the main message boards page? nt - mama of two-ize 14:04 Jan 16 (9)
  • How many clothes do you purchase for your kids per season? - Gamom3 14:03 Jan 16 (6)
  • Well my laptop crashed and I hadn't made backup discs. Can it be saved? It is a Gateway, about 1 and 1/2 years old. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:02 Jan 16 (0)
  • Help deleting stuff off of USB stick!!! m - StaceyinLA 13:59 Jan 16 (1)
  • Anyone smart about blog tracking?? - Sebastian (a lady) 13:57 Jan 16 (0)
  • Betty: I left another (better ) link about pointe shoes down below. (nt) - DollyM 13:57 Jan 16 (0)
  • Dumb Question: what is a neti pot?? nt - Kristafish 13:57 Jan 16 (2)
  • I'm taking a meal to a friend. I've planned on chili, cornbread and brownies for dessert. What else - MJN 13:53 Jan 16 (3)
  • Here I am again....4:40 pm and NOT ONE CLUE what to have for dinner that will be (1) easy (2) cheap and (3) meet our wf/df dietary requirements. Ugh! (sm) - Doran 13:48 Jan 16 (7)
  • "Update About Our Pet Situation" or "Why Did My B-i-L Show My Kids How Petfinder.com Works?" - unsinkable 12:58 Jan 16 (1)
  • Another wheat question: Can I substitue part of all of flour in an apple pie crust with white wheat flour? (nt) - Stacy and the four rugrats 12:58 Jan 16 (3)
  • It's snowing here! It *never* snows here! nt - ereks mom 12:57 Jan 16 (5)
  • I think my 2yo has officially given up her naps :( (m) - Sue G in PA 12:53 Jan 16 (8)
  • Is white wheat flour as healthy as whole wheat? or is just as bad as white flour? (m) - Stacy and the four rugrats 12:43 Jan 16 (7)
  • Anyone have a hard floor steam cleaner that sucks the water back up? - momof10 12:29 Jan 16 (1)
  • I just made a Meez! I saw it on Patricia in WA's blog. Has anyone else made one. Mine's on my blog. (m) - Rich with kids 12:28 Jan 16 (12)
  • Need 10th birthday gift ideas for a dd......m - Heather in OK 12:26 Jan 16 (2)
  • Uh-oh, anyone know how to fix this dance costume problem? - KPM 12:24 Jan 16 (7)
  • Again with the self-published books if you can stand it... - Crissy 12:24 Jan 16 (5)
  • Vent - I went to pick ds up after his first day of ST. . . - one l michele 12:18 Jan 16 (9)
  • What kind of a snake would make a good pet? - Pster 12:09 Jan 16 (19)
  • Sonufa... no way! The hook part of my dough hook just came apart! I hope Sunbeam makes this right, and pronto. *sigh* nt - Dy 12:08 Jan 16 (0)
  • Prayers for my marriage please (m) - Cassandra in FL 11:49 Jan 16 (7)
  • Help! We are doing ninth grade history - the Ancients - and I was all set to read Oedipus with oldest two, but (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 11:46 Jan 16 (8)
  • Note to self: Frozen manure is harder to shovel than un-frozen. nt - Tracy in Ky 11:29 Jan 16 (8)
  • Can someone please reassure that this will get easier? Or else assure that it will not, and I should seek alternatives (e.g., boarding school) now? (m) - Melissa in NJ 11:10 Jan 16 (17)
  • Is there a way to watch American Idol online??? - Nancy 11:04 Jan 16 (1)
  • IS The Curve of Time a good read-aloud? - Kendall 11:02 Jan 16 (4)
  • Emergencies should come one at a time please! Dealing with a runaway dd, kidney stone and dh starting new traveling job. - KidsHappen 10:39 Jan 16 (12)
  • Looking for chapter read-aloud books to do with the civil war for a 6 and 9 year old - Wendy Walker 10:35 Jan 16 (3)
  • What kind of cheese is Fromage Blanc? What would I use it for? How about Fleur de la Terre? Same question with that one. Thanks! nt - mama of two-ize 10:28 Jan 16 (0)
  • OT: contact lens wearers - is there a significant (m) - GraceinMD 10:10 Jan 16 (11)
  • I can't get on the Spanish board. What do you use to study Spanish? I've got Berlitz and Rosetta Stone. Any good online fun spots? What else should I use? nm - Remudamom 9:21 Jan 16 (2)
  • ACK! Rats. Is it too late to but a bone-in venison roast in the crockpot for tonight? (m) - Dy 9:14 Jan 16 (10)
  • Barnes and Noble offering 25% off to educators Jan. 19-27. I think you must have the educator card. nt - Sue G in PA 9:13 Jan 16 (1)
  • could use some prayers and good thoughts - HollyDay 9:01 Jan 16 (5)
  • Zanga or Blogspot?? What made some of you choose zanga over blogspot? I'm considering blogging but must go with the one that's the most simple to use for my simple pc-illiterate brain. nt - Anna 8:56 Jan 16 (7)
  • Help! Need a quote about no goals and achieving them - Jean in Wisc 8:33 Jan 16 (6)
  • Dave Ramsey--thanks for those who recommended this (m) - Karin 8:21 Jan 16 (9)
  • Can anyone explain to me why my blog header doesn't show up for me, but it does for others? - Jenni in KS 8:07 Jan 16 (2)
  • Have any of you ordered eye glasses online and been satisfied? Where did you order them from? TIA! nt - MJN 7:51 Jan 16 (1)
  • Computer help needed. How do I change what my computers open and use at start up? - Joanne the HappilyMarriedHomeschooler 7:39 Jan 16 (1)
  • Opinions needed! If an employer were to ask ... - Sara in Ohio 7:17 Jan 16 (6)
  • So what's cooking on this chilly day? Mushroom barley soup here. (m) - Jane in NC 7:16 Jan 16 (20)
  • I've had to go sugar/wheat/dairy/caffeine free. Ugh. This is the "easy" program. There's more to come. Question: Are there ANY cookbooks out there that meet my dietary requirements? (m) - 4kids4me 7:07 Jan 16 (11)
  • I need new pencils. What's the best brand, again? nt - 4kids4me 7:05 Jan 16 (14)