- I think the big draw of using an overhead in ps is that the teacher can face the class.... - Rhondabee 21:52 Jul 8
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- The only thing I would use one for would be to draw things on the wall that I or the kids would later paint. nt - Corb 21:34 Jul 8
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- That's exactly why DH wanted one! There's a good chance that sometime in the future one will be taking up shelf space!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:52 Jul 8 (1)
- Wouldn't you be able to accomplish the same thing with PowerPoint?... - Babymacsmama 21:13 Jul 8
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- Inkjet printers print transparencies. nm - Janet in WA 21:34 Jul 8
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- I didn't know that! See, you learn something new everyday!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:51 Jul 8
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- I didn't know that! See, you learn something new everyday!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:51 Jul 8
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- Inkjet printers print transparencies. nm - Janet in WA 21:34 Jul 8
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- No. I almost bought one once at a garage sale, but I decided against it. - lovemykids 21:12 Jul 8
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- No, but you can get one that attaches to the computer! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:07 Jul 8
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- I made a spinning tire swing this way (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 21:33 Jul 8
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- I'd get a net like the OT uses. A hammock (net) seat should.... - Kathy in MD 21:25 Jul 8
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- Air Pogo is the most amazing swing type toy for my dd who has - Carol (mom of 3) 21:14 Jul 8
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- Try an ad on freecycle. nt - Cindyg 20:45 Jul 8
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- Does it have to be a swing? Our Sit-n-Spin (the old kind without lights and sounds) gets tons of use here (m) - Niffercoo 20:42 Jul 8 (2)
- I actually saw one for sale in Walmart, a Little Tikes tire swing- I couldn't believe it. - Trivium Academy 20:37 Jul 8
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- Drive down a country road and look for tires cast off in the ditches or - Jenni in KS 20:28 Jul 8
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- Well, I don't know it, but... - Stacia 22:16 Jul 8
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- PBA? What does it stand for? I'm not familiar with it. (nt) - Wendi 19:43 Jul 8
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- Yes, I may be on the wrong track here. I thought she might have meant PB for Presbyterian. :+) nt - Kate CA 20:58 Jul 8
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- Yes, I may be on the wrong track here. I thought she might have meant PB for Presbyterian. :+) nt - Kate CA 20:58 Jul 8
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- You will probably find what you are looking for on their website: http://www.pcanet.org/ nt - Kate CA 19:30 Jul 8
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- Not an official recipe, but here's what I usually do... - Babymacsmama 21:19 Jul 8
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- Simple but great! - JLynn in Ga 21:17 Jul 8
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- Pick me! Pick me! recipe inside - strider 20:33 Jul 8
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- My fave. From the Longaberger cookbook. - Miz Booshay 19:47 Jul 8
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- Do you boil the chicken and then shred it? - hpymomof3 19:44 Jul 8
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- Oh, microwave the chicken! - Kristine out of lurking 20:30 Jul 8
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- Oh, microwave the chicken! - Kristine out of lurking 20:30 Jul 8
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- Mine... - Virginia Dawn 19:36 Jul 8
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- Here's a different one...(m) - Michele in MN 19:29 Jul 8
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- Re: Anyone have a good chicken salad recipe? Thanks! nt. - ChrisN in NY 19:25 Jul 8
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- My grandmother owned a commicary (sp?) and this is a really good one... - Whitney in KY 19:25 Jul 8
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- There's a really good one that I think is called Hawaiian chicken salad. (sm) - Jenni in KS 19:15 Jul 8
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- Re: Anyone have a good chicken salad recipe? Thanks! nt. - Julie in Austin 19:05 Jul 8
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- Mine is very similar. I add a tiny bit of sweet onion and a couple of tablespoons of finely chopped apple. YUM! nt - Christi/NC 19:14 Jul 8
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- Mine is very similar. I add a tiny bit of sweet onion and a couple of tablespoons of finely chopped apple. YUM! nt - Christi/NC 19:14 Jul 8
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- Um, it's called packing (again!) and driving many miles... - Babymacsmama 21:16 Jul 8
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- Cleaning out our huge shop. Life was insane when we moved the day after Christmas. Things got randomly thrown in boxes and then piled in the shop... - Heidi in OR 20:54 Jul 8
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- Deep cleaning my house, room by room!! I'm done with the 2nd floor!! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:52 Jul 8
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- Deep cleaning the schoolroom, including (!) washing floors, filing etc nt - Peela 20:25 Jul 8
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- Painting here and possibly replacing our shower. Just compelted painting two bathrooms and replacing lighting nt - lynn 20:20 Jul 8
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- Finished painting the kitchen last week - next up is painting the downstairs hallway, and upstairs landing and five doors. Then re-doing the downstairs bathroom if time and $ permit. nt - JFS in IL 20:10 Jul 8
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- Are we only supposed to list one?!?! (m) - Needleroozer 19:56 Jul 8
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- Starting one Arabian gelding and landscaping a 60 foot circle that is no longer a driveway! nm - Remudamom 19:45 Jul 8
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- Grout shower stall in upper bath, install sink plumbing, tile kitchen backsplash, paint/reupholster dining table chairs, crate train our dog. hmmm, that's enough for now! nt - Sweetpeach 19:33 Jul 8
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- Finish out trim on a wood floor, rebuild a broken door frame. Just installed a dishwasher. -nt- - Laura K (NC) 19:30 Jul 8
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- Extreme Makeover room edition for 2 dd's going to camp this week. It should be finished when they return... - Whitney in KY 19:26 Jul 8
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- Me too! - Needleroozer 19:57 Jul 8
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- Me too! - Needleroozer 19:57 Jul 8
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- Painting 10 out of 14 rooms. So far, 8 1/2 down, 1 1/2 to go. I am NOT having fun. It sounded fun at the time. Give me six kids underfoot anyday. nt - Ria (seriously missing her five sons) 19:14 Jul 8
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- Wow, 14 rooms! I thought I had it tough when I had to paint 6! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:54 Jul 8
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- Wow, 14 rooms! I thought I had it tough when I had to paint 6! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:54 Jul 8
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- getting rid of that horrible blue living room color - Karen in CO 19:10 Jul 8
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- Painting the kitchen and figuring out how to homeschool next year. LOL nt - Kate CA 18:54 Jul 8
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- Me too! Ours is French blue, with oak cabinetry and soon to be crackle-finish Provencal blue tile walls. nt - Sharon H. in IL 18:58 Jul 8
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- I will *not* be envious. I will *not* be envious. Repeat.... :+) nt - Kate CA 19:29 Jul 8
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- I will *not* be envious. I will *not* be envious. Repeat.... :+) nt - Kate CA 19:29 Jul 8
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- Me too! Ours is French blue, with oak cabinetry and soon to be crackle-finish Provencal blue tile walls. nt - Sharon H. in IL 18:58 Jul 8
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- I really need to start stripping the wallpaper in the girl's bathroom, kitchen, and the border in our bedroom. nt - cin 18:53 Jul 8
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- Trying to understand and implement my kids' new therapy program! nt - Niffercoo 18:53 Jul 8
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- Building a chicken run and converting part of our carriage barn to a CHICKEN COOP! Can you tell we're excited? (nt) - molly's mom 18:50 Jul 8
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- We're building a chicken tractor right now (out of an old plastic playhouse and pvc pipes!) nt - chickenpatty 19:08 Jul 8
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- We're building a chicken tractor right now (out of an old plastic playhouse and pvc pipes!) nt - chickenpatty 19:08 Jul 8
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- Painting the whole house--3 rooms & a hallway down, 6 rooms & a hallway more to go! (nt) - Beth in Central TX 18:45 Jul 8
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- Still remodeling. Framing is finished. Heating and gas are finished. Plumbing is finished. Windows and doors are installed. Electrical should be this week, and drywall the following week. nt - Crissy in WA 18:45 Jul 8
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- Yay! You are making progess! Do we get pictures soon? (sm) - Needleroozer 19:27 Jul 8
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- Yay! You are making progess! Do we get pictures soon? (sm) - Needleroozer 19:27 Jul 8
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- I'm writing the 2nd book in a trilogy. nt - aubrey 18:44 Jul 8
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- Have I mentioned NaNoWriMo to you yet? Or maybe you've done it in the past?? :) link - 5wolfcubs 22:43 Jul 8
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- Cool! nt - Needleroozer 19:27 Jul 8
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- Have I mentioned NaNoWriMo to you yet? Or maybe you've done it in the past?? :) link - 5wolfcubs 22:43 Jul 8
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- Decluttering (again! It's an ongoing project - one more closet and the kitchen to go!), researching and planning my oldest's homeschooling plan through high school (he'll be in 6th this year and I'm just starting to think about long-term!). nm - Jennifer in MI 18:40 Jul 8
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- Unpacking the rest of the boxes from our move to VA almost 2 years ago...more - PameLA in VA 18:36 Jul 8
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- PLTF: Project Lose the Flub. I start over (AGAIN) tomorrow. nt - DKinTX 18:32 Jul 8
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- We are thinking of taking out the nasty shed and replacing it with a patio surrounded by garden beds. nt - Kelli in TN 18:31 Jul 8
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- Slate patio... I am dreadig it though because I have really NO IDEA how to lay the slate. Suggestions? nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:24 Jul 8
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- Crazy idea: removing walls is *easy*, and if you... - aubrey 19:15 Jul 8
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- You guys are awesome! You're like Makeover Eye for the Homeschool Guy/Girl! (m) - *anj* 18:56 Jul 8
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- Shelves aren't that expensive... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:04 Jul 8 (1)
- Look like your covered! Trucks, a kitchen, games, purses, windows, dinosaurs! What more could you want? :-) - MoniMoni 18:24 Jul 8
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- No reall suggestions, but... - Old Dominion Heather 18:22 Jul 8
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- You know, I would take the doors down.... - Kelli in TN 18:21 Jul 8
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- Ooh! I didn't think about taking of the room door! But that would work - no privacy is needed in there <duh!> nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:22 Jul 8
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- I think she would be happier with it gone, she no longer has a baby or toddler to protect the room from. nt - Kelli in TN 18:23 Jul 8
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- I think she would be happier with it gone, she no longer has a baby or toddler to protect the room from. nt - Kelli in TN 18:23 Jul 8
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- Ooh! I didn't think about taking of the room door! But that would work - no privacy is needed in there <duh!> nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:22 Jul 8
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- OKay, here I go for ideas.... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:21 Jul 8
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- So, now we just need a name for our new show! Organized Maniacs? nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:24 Jul 8
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- No, it has to be welltrained something or others...nt - Kelli in TN 18:25 Jul 8
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- Or maybe "School my room" ...nt - Kelli in TN 18:27 Jul 8
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- Sold! That is the name! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:02 Jul 8
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- Sold! That is the name! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:02 Jul 8
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- Or maybe "School my room" ...nt - Kelli in TN 18:27 Jul 8
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- No, it has to be welltrained something or others...nt - Kelli in TN 18:25 Jul 8
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- Goodness!! Read my post above yours! We should be on HGTV together, we think alike!! nt - Kelli in TN 18:23 Jul 8
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- So, now we just need a name for our new show! Organized Maniacs? nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:24 Jul 8
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- Growing Scholars. They do have a website too. - Christi/NC 18:12 Jul 8
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- LOL! Welcome back! I loved this post! :) nt - Ria 19:25 Jul 8
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- I'm back-got in touch with primary care dr., who called in a strong pain med and (more) - MamaPapa 20:57 Jul 8
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- When my hubby had to wait out a weekend to get a root canal he used whiskey. But then his head hurt as much as his mouth :-( nt - JFS in IL 20:12 Jul 8
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- Okay, dentist has no emergency number on his machine. I'm going to call primary care dr. now. nt - MamaPapa 18:26 Jul 8
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- Go to the ER if you don't get satisfaction from the dentist *now.* - Jill W. 18:22 Jul 8
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- I would call the dentist and get him to call something very strong in for my ds. If that didn't work I would go to the ER. They'll give him something. I am so sorry. nt - mad charity 17:54 Jul 8
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- Call your dentist and have them prescribe something. They can call in enough to get him to Tuesday. My dentist was more than happy to do this. There are way too many good meds out there for him to be in so much pain. Good luck! nt - Rich with kids 17:54 Jul 8
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- Breakfast tortillas. If you can't use eggs, can you use egg subs or tofu. Or, even just sausage, peppers, onions, etc. Or, - Carol (mom of 3) 20:32 Jul 8
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- We just took a trip cross-country and here are some more ideas - AnneJ 21:43 Jul 8
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- The deli section of the grocery store is our Road Restaurant, lol. We like broasted chicken, breads, yogurt, cheeses, fruit, boiled eggs, salads etc. We also pack lots of homemade wet wipers - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:37 Jul 8
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- We travel all over the country to dog shows, (we're talkin' CT to CA!) and here are some of the creative ideas I've come up with to cut down on food bills on the road (m) - molly's mom 19:06 Jul 8
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- Here's our travel plan (and we do driving trips a LOT!) M - Jennifer in MI 18:28 Jul 8
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- Wraps, tubes of yogurt, string cheese, pepperoni sticks, baby carrots, etc. nt - Becky (Alberta) 17:28 Jul 8
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- Beyond sandwiches... - Call Me Cordelia 17:26 Jul 8
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- I'll weigh in here too....cheetos and chili cheese fritos! (m) - Gini AR 17:49 Jul 8
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- I'll weigh in here too....cheetos and chili cheese fritos! (m) - Gini AR 17:49 Jul 8
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- We make and freeze bagel sandwiches with turkey or ham and they stay - Carol (mom of 3) 17:20 Jul 8
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- kim bob if you can bring a cooler or pb&j <more> - Karen in CO 17:18 Jul 8
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- Can you bring a cooler? - RIa 16:57 Jul 8
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- I fill our water bottles about 1/3, and then freeze them. The day we leave I fill them completley. Nice, cold water, and little ice packs too! <more> - cin 17:19 Jul 8
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- This is what we do too. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:14 Jul 8
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- I fill our water bottles about 1/3, and then freeze them. The day we leave I fill them completley. Nice, cold water, and little ice packs too! <more> - cin 17:19 Jul 8
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- becoming more close-knit as a family, customizing dc's education, having more discretionary time for activities important to us, becoming self-learners, being with my favorite people (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 21:59 Jul 8
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- 1 - Family, 2 - flexibility, 3 - music (it's being taken out of our area schools, grrr...) 4 - less $$ to stay home than go to school, 5 - no text books at home - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:40 Jul 8
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- my list inside... - Rhonda in TX 20:28 Jul 8
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- 1. Ability to customize 2. Independence 3. Sleeping in 4. Ability to take the time it takes to master material 5. Bonding w/parents. - Cindyg 20:18 Jul 8
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- My children ask my opinion, they hold hands and play with each other well past the accepted age, they read a lot of books that their peers wouldn't touch and wouldn't touch a lot of books that their peers read, they don't have to stay up till all hours working on homework... - Virginia Dawn 20:09 Jul 8
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- Academics, family, joy of learning, flexibility, & ability to pursue other things. m - aubrey 19:31 Jul 8
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- Relationship, Safety (physical, emotional, spiritual), Flexibility, Individuality, Customized Program nt - Kelli in TN 18:30 Jul 8
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- Family, God, Individualized Education, Flexibility, and Peace. nt - Closeacademy 17:34 Jul 8
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- In no particular order: Flexibility close sibling relationships, being able to focus on childrens interests, exploring new experiences together as a family, reading some really great books that you wouldn't get to if your 9th or 10t grader didn't have to have you teach them the literary elements of them next semester :-) (NT) - Mommyfaithe 17:29 Jul 8
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- here's my list - cin 17:26 Jul 8
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- Five "hidden" benefits of homeschooling - MFS 17:19 Jul 8 (1)
- From what I can tell in my limited experience... - Trivium Academy 17:04 Jul 8
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- Just afunny story..ds(13) has new contacts. First question is "Dad, can you take me somewhere to get my eyelashes trimmed? They're too thick and long! Aargh! And no, he didn't get then from me! nt - Debbie C 20:33 Jul 8
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- prescriptive falsies or lash envy nt - lynn 20:24 Jul 8
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- More information please. nm - Janet in WA 20:45 Jul 8
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- More information please. nm - Janet in WA 20:45 Jul 8
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- You've *got* to try Lancome's Definicils mascara. It does not clump... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 20:02 Jul 8
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- I have very rarely worn mascara. In high school I wore that clear gel kind and now... - Jenni in KS 19:04 Jul 8
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- It depends on what you're looking for - waterproof? not? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:13 Jul 8
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- Oh, my. I haven't even thought about mascara, much less used it, since I was 18. LOL! nt - Ria 16:57 Jul 8
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- Nor have I, but my only beauty (which I passed on to both sons) is long, dark eyelashes (nt) - Laura in China 22:31 Jul 8
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- I've *never* used it...(m) - Colleen 16:59 Jul 8
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- Wow, that's surprising! For me, mascara would be one of the top two makeup items I couldn't do without. (m) - Erica in PA 18:45 Jul 8
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- Yes, I've decided if I were stranded on a desert island & only had 2 items, it would be the mascara & eyeliner, lol! nt - aubrey 21:24 Jul 8
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- A little eyeliner and mascara is all I ever wear because I have VERY short eyelashes. :-) nt - WTMindy 20:56 Jul 8
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- Here too. I've worn mascara since I was 12! nt - nutmeg 19:29 Jul 8
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- Mascara makes a big difference for me too. But I wish I could stop caring about that. I HATE applying and wearing mascara. nm - Janet in WA 18:58 Jul 8
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- Yes, I've decided if I were stranded on a desert island & only had 2 items, it would be the mascara & eyeliner, lol! nt - aubrey 21:24 Jul 8
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- Wow, that's surprising! For me, mascara would be one of the top two makeup items I couldn't do without. (m) - Erica in PA 18:45 Jul 8
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- Nor have I, but my only beauty (which I passed on to both sons) is long, dark eyelashes (nt) - Laura in China 22:31 Jul 8
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- Loreal is good too.....when I can't afford Lancome! nt - Gini AR 16:48 Jul 8
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- I really like Estee Lauder's More Than Mascara -- it is nice and smooth and comes off without having to use harsh stuff or a chisel! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:45 Jul 8
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- I have used many different brands of mascara from cheap to expensive. The best is Maybeline (the pink w/green lid) for cheap, or Lancome Definicils for more expensive. nt - mama of two-ize 16:21 Jul 8
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- I like Maybelline Lash Expansion. Doesn't clump, and you can reapply it later in the day, still with no clumps. I don't like the applicator in the green and pink tube. nm - Janet in WA 21:12 Jul 8
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- Maybelline is my brand of choice. I don't get the waterproof and it never is a problem. I like black. nt - mad charity 17:59 Jul 8
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- I meant to add that it works for me to get the inexpensive kind because I replace it very often. nt - mad charity 18:00 Jul 8
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- I use Maybelline's green and pink tube mascara as well. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:38 Jul 8
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- Ditto...have used this brand for over 20 years.nm - JulieinAuburn 19:31 Jul 8
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- Yep, after trying fancy stuff, I recently went back to the mascare of my teen years, lol nt - aubrey 19:37 Jul 8
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- Yep, after trying fancy stuff, I recently went back to the mascare of my teen years, lol nt - aubrey 19:37 Jul 8
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- Ditto...have used this brand for over 20 years.nm - JulieinAuburn 19:31 Jul 8
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- I use Maybelline's green and pink tube mascara as well. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:38 Jul 8
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- I meant to add that it works for me to get the inexpensive kind because I replace it very often. nt - mad charity 18:00 Jul 8
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- I like Maybelline Lash Expansion. Doesn't clump, and you can reapply it later in the day, still with no clumps. I don't like the applicator in the green and pink tube. nm - Janet in WA 21:12 Jul 8
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- Try this site... - Crissy in WA 18:49 Jul 8
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- If there is a risk involved that could hurt your family then it is definitely gambling. (CC) - Virginia Dawn 20:29 Jul 8
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- It sounds to me like this is your dh's choice of gambling game. It may not be gambling for everyone, but it sounds like gambling for your dh. nm - Janet in WA 19:02 Jul 8
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- No, No, NO........very dangerous for amateurs and your dh and in-laws are definately amateurs. nm - Stacy in NJ 18:35 Jul 8
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- If your dh wants to day trade for "fun", have him play at Investopedia.com. They have "Stock Simulator" game that's free to play. nt - Becky (Alberta) 17:26 Jul 8
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- No real difference b/w day trading and gambling as far as I'm concerned. (nt) - Colleen 17:16 Jul 8
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- I asked dh. We have stocks, and he does trade them every 6-12 months or so (m) - Ria 17:00 Jul 8
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- You are ignoring a key difference. - A.D. 19:55 Jul 8
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- I have to disagree. Daytraders do, in fact, research the stocks that they trade. To daytrade without doing so is foolish and they certainly would not make the money that they do without knowing the stocks. Daytrading is actually more of a science because you trade a few minutes during the day. It's not gambling.nt - Elaine 17:16 Jul 8
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- My turn to disagree. My Mercedes in the garage that I purchased from my daytrading days is proof that it can work. Most of the time I didn't even know the company's name! (m) - Vkay 19:04 Jul 8
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- I think this depends on the person doing the daytrading. I have no doubt that for *some* people it is indistinguishable from gambling -- and for others, it's very different. nt - abbeyej 18:56 Jul 8
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- My turn to disagree. My Mercedes in the garage that I purchased from my daytrading days is proof that it can work. Most of the time I didn't even know the company's name! (m) - Vkay 19:04 Jul 8
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- You are ignoring a key difference. - A.D. 19:55 Jul 8
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- Not a Christian, but I think Daytrading is DANGEROUSLY close to gambling (m) - Susan 16:44 Jul 8
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- I think it's really up yo how you interpret it. (m) - Elaine 16:41 Jul 8
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- Grrrr! Hit the wrong button. Twice apparently. (m) - Elaine 16:46 Jul 8
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- Grrrr! Hit the wrong button. Twice apparently. (m) - Elaine 16:46 Jul 8
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- I think it's really up yo how you interpret it. (m) - Elaine 16:41 Jul 8
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- Gambling is a game of luck. Stock market is not defined that way... - Sunny 16:35 Jul 8
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- Well to me there is a fat difference (and we don't gamble) - Osmosis Mom 15:58 Jul 8
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- so they're not gambling then because their motive is to earn enough money so they can provide better for their families. nm - CalicoKat 16:00 Jul 8
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- Sorry, I don't understand your comment? - Osmosis Mom 17:17 Jul 8
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- Sorry, I don't understand your comment? - Osmosis Mom 17:17 Jul 8
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- so they're not gambling then because their motive is to earn enough money so they can provide better for their families. nm - CalicoKat 16:00 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - AnneJ 21:44 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - lovemykids 20:10 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - PepperJo 19:34 Jul 8
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- You know, a gal could really get the *wrong* idea, skimming through these posts & finding one followed so unanimously by simply, "GROSS" nt - aubrey 19:33 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - KIN 19:06 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - imeverywoman 18:40 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - Christi/NC 18:14 Jul 8
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- Gross. To us, it is about giving to God first. (nt) - angela in ohio 18:08 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - srjbdl 16:53 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt. - Brenda in FL 16:51 Jul 8
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- Net but we continue to tithe during the summer when we get no paycheck. So it evens out. nt - Daisy 16:35 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 16:31 Jul 8
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- I disagree. I find it fascinating and really engaging. (m) - Kate CA 17:53 Jul 8
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- Me too! I'm nearly 1/2 way through and I'm definitely enjoying it. I love SWB's sense of humour. nt - Sarah CB 19:23 Jul 8
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- I agree with Kate. Additionally, I appreciated her telling the extent of the evidence and often lack of evidence for some "history" that's out there. more - Delbra 19:01 Jul 8
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- I am not saying it is not interesting - I said I am glad I read it. It is just VERY focused on kings and wars. It should have been titled The Lives and Times of Ancient History's Kings..... (subtitled) A Study on Vanity and the Assyrian Emperors. nt - lemonshine 18:04 Jul 8
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- Me too! I'm nearly 1/2 way through and I'm definitely enjoying it. I love SWB's sense of humour. nt - Sarah CB 19:23 Jul 8
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- Hmmm, that doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Colleen 16:01 Jul 8
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- Re: Hmmm, that doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Julie in Austin 16:32 Jul 8
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- Re: Hmmm, that doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Julie in Austin 16:32 Jul 8
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- It's sitting upstairs still in the package from Amazon. I haven't even unwrapped it. Still painting. I can't take much more! nt - RIa 15:45 Jul 8
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- The best site to answer this question (link only) - Melissa in NC 15:56 Jul 8
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- Oh! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 16:33 Jul 8
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- Oh! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 16:33 Jul 8
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- And banana peels. nt - KIN 16:39 Jul 8
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- And lemon wedges. nt - Anna 15:57 Jul 8
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- Oh, and lemon wedges are one of the few things I do put down the disposal :-( m - Brigitte in NC 18:59 Jul 8
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- And while I'm here, what CAN you safely put down a garbage disposal? nt - Anna 15:58 Jul 8
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- Here is an article I found...m - Holly in FL 19:17 Jul 8
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- If you have a septic tank, you shouldn't even have a garbage disposal! We don't (the potato peel episode was at our first house, public water/sewer)nt - Ria 17:17 Jul 8
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- You really shouldn't put anything down there on purpose. m - Holly in FL 16:06 Jul 8
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- Hmmm...When we put ours in, the plumber told us to put lots of stuff in it. - Cindy. 20:24 Jul 8
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- Hmmm . . . I always put everything down it with a couple exceptions (potato peels, onion peels, and raw meat). Not a problem. City water though . nm - Jennifer in MI 17:46 Jul 8
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- Yep...we have city water. nt - Holly in FL 18:40 Jul 8
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- Yes, we're on city sewer. If I had a more powerful disposal, I'd put everything down it too. nm - Janet in WA 18:47 Jul 8
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- Yes, we're on city sewer. If I had a more powerful disposal, I'd put everything down it too. nm - Janet in WA 18:47 Jul 8
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- Yep...we have city water. nt - Holly in FL 18:40 Jul 8
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- That's what we've been thinking. It's purely ornamental ;-). nt - Anna 16:19 Jul 8
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- I've never been able to figure out why they were invented! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:47 Jul 8
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- I've never been able to figure out why they were invented! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:47 Jul 8
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- Hmmm...When we put ours in, the plumber told us to put lots of stuff in it. - Cindy. 20:24 Jul 8
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- Here is an article I found...m - Holly in FL 19:17 Jul 8
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- Oh, and lemon wedges are one of the few things I do put down the disposal :-( m - Brigitte in NC 18:59 Jul 8
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- Potato peels, in excess, have the same effect. LOL! nt - Ria 15:46 Jul 8
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- It's a holiday tradition -- and I'm not kidding -- for dh to be under the sink taking the plumbing apart to fish out the clog of potato peels. I don't know what we'd do on Thanksgiving afternoon if we didn't have a garbage disposal. nm - Janet in WA 16:31 Jul 8
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- I sure am glad I'm not the only one who's done this. nt - Lady Katherine 21:56 Jul 8
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- I sure am glad I'm not the only one who's done this. nt - Lady Katherine 21:56 Jul 8
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- It's a holiday tradition -- and I'm not kidding -- for dh to be under the sink taking the plumbing apart to fish out the clog of potato peels. I don't know what we'd do on Thanksgiving afternoon if we didn't have a garbage disposal. nm - Janet in WA 16:31 Jul 8
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- Also, Cabbage cores tend to turn one's disposal into a salad shooter. nt - Carrie in WA 15:31 Jul 8
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- LOL!!! Oh the image that creates. nt - Brigitte in NC 18:58 Jul 8
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- LOL!!! Oh the image that creates. nt - Brigitte in NC 18:58 Jul 8
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- LOL...where was this announcement before I stuffed the husks down my disposal a few years ago. What a nightmare! nt - flpeggy 15:30 Jul 8
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- Well, you see, you could have saved Kelli some grief ;-). nt - Anna 16:00 Jul 8
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- Well, you see, you could have saved Kelli some grief ;-). nt - Anna 16:00 Jul 8
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- My 13yo dd has volunteered at the library for over a year now....... - JLynn in GA 21:08 Jul 8
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- We used to have this - Closeacademy 17:40 Jul 8
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- Our library has a wonderful bi-monthly program called Homeschool Happenings... - AMY IN PA 16:42 Jul 8
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- It can be any stitch--lace, cables, anything--but if you're going to felt it hard, . . . - PariSarah 15:43 Jul 8
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- any style of stitch. most of the projects I did used stockinet or garter. nm - CalicoKat 15:39 Jul 8
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- I think so. I know my MIL has sold some and done quite well with it. nt - Yvette in CA 15:43 Jul 8
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- Is it sterling or silver plate? Sterling sells very well; it would be worth it. Not so the plate. nt - RIa 15:42 Jul 8
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- Yes, if the child has been with the family for the entire 12 months. - srjbdl 14:26 Jul 8
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- So if a child is moved mid year then neither family can claim the child? nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:35 Jul 8
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- I am correcting what I said - the law changed for 2005. - srjbdl 14:54 Jul 8
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- Thanks.....our fd was placed with us in Late April m - Tap, tap, tap 15:07 Jul 8
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- You should be fine. - srjbdl 16:51 Jul 8
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- How do you figure out "expense" of a child? Is there a chart somewhere? nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:04 Jul 8
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- You estimate what you spent on clothing, diapers, activities, then you add in. . . - Cathy in IL 18:17 Jul 8
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- You estimate what you spent on clothing, diapers, activities, then you add in. . . - Cathy in IL 18:17 Jul 8
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- How do you figure out "expense" of a child? Is there a chart somewhere? nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:04 Jul 8
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- You should be fine. - srjbdl 16:51 Jul 8
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- Thanks.....our fd was placed with us in Late April m - Tap, tap, tap 15:07 Jul 8
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- I am correcting what I said - the law changed for 2005. - srjbdl 14:54 Jul 8
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- So if a child is moved mid year then neither family can claim the child? nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:35 Jul 8
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- Private Christian school for 3.5 years - hs for 1.5 years (reasons inside) - Rhonda in TX 22:48 Jul 8
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- About to start our 7th year (this includes pre-k year); have always hs'ed; original reason was to try it out & see how it went (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 21:52 Jul 8
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- Just finished 4th year. Oldest went to 6 years of school. Youngest was in K when we started. HS'd because 9 yo son asked! Found out it "fit". Here we are. nt - shanmar 20:56 Jul 8
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- Starting 8th year. No ps. Spiritual reasons.ss - Debbie C 20:39 Jul 8
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- 1. 3 years 2. No, but 3 years of Montessori preschool 3. Because there wasn't a Montessori elementary school. nt - Cindyg 20:28 Jul 8
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- Going on 20 years now... - Margaret in CO 19:54 Jul 8
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- 12 years and counting ... my children are 16, 13, 7, and 5 .... - Kelly in VA 19:39 Jul 8
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- This is our 4th year. We have always homeschooled. nt - Heather in OK 19:30 Jul 8
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- Starting our third year soon, did 2 years for my eldest, plan to continue for the .... - Catherine 19:28 Jul 8
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- Finishing our 5th year. They have never attended ps (that might change - I decide each year). Reasons to hs inside.... - Vkay 19:18 Jul 8
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- Starting our 12th year; never been; educational/spiritual/family reasons. m - Veronica 19:03 Jul 8
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- One part-time homeschool year and three full-time (m) - Laura in China - no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 18:42 Jul 8
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- I chose to homeschool for two reasons - Laura in China 18:46 Jul 8
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- If you did not hs, what options would you have there in China? Where are you exactly anyway? Your life abroad sounds so fascinating to me! nt - Alexandra 20:17 Jul 8
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- I've lived outside my home country for all but three of the last twenty years - it's not so exotic now - Laura in China 22:41 Jul 8
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- I've lived outside my home country for all but three of the last twenty years - it's not so exotic now - Laura in China 22:41 Jul 8
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- If you did not hs, what options would you have there in China? Where are you exactly anyway? Your life abroad sounds so fascinating to me! nt - Alexandra 20:17 Jul 8
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- I chose to homeschool for two reasons - Laura in China 18:46 Jul 8
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- #1. 1 year in March. #2. Yes #3. (more inside) - MoniMoni 18:39 Jul 8
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- This will be our seventh school year coming up. Dd went to a private kindergarten for three months, but (m) - angela in ohio 18:13 Jul 8
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- 8 years, no PS, many reasons, but mostly because we feel this is where God wants us to be with our family. (m) - Kate CA 17:57 Jul 8
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- Starting our 8th year, older girls have done public, private and home schools... - Jann in TX 17:50 Jul 8
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- We are going into our 4th year of homeschooling - Closeacademy 17:49 Jul 8
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- Finishing up our 8th year of homeschooling... - erinjd 17:36 Jul 8
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- Starting our 7th year. Our 3 kids have always been homeschooled. nt - Rose in BC 17:28 Jul 8
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- This will be my 4th year. My children attended a Montessori pre-school but started HS in Kindergarten. I also have a son in college who never homeschooled. nt - Dana in NC 16:57 Jul 8
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- Mine are in parochial school and I afterschool signficantly with WTM - Carol (mom of 3) 16:45 Jul 8
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- 4th year.... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 16:33 Jul 8
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- We are going into our 9th year... - Deece in MN 16:27 Jul 8
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- 1994 was the beginning of our adventure homeschooling journey. - Miz Booshay 16:11 Jul 8
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- oops ...scratch the word adventure in my title. My editor is on vacation. (nm) - Miz Booshay 16:12 Jul 8
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- oops ...scratch the word adventure in my title. My editor is on vacation. (nm) - Miz Booshay 16:12 Jul 8
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- Going on 7 years homeschooling. My boys have never attended school. I started because it didn't make sense to instituionalize a kindergartner. (nt) - Colleen 16:05 Jul 8 (1)
- Been hsing since oldest was a baby. She's starting college in August. Never did ps or private school. nt - Anna 16:02 Jul 8 (1)
- 20 years. Finished last year. None even set foot inside a traditional school until they took SATs in high school. I started simply because I wanted to. That was in 1986. My reasons moved around and grew after that. (nt) - Janie 15:55 Jul 8
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- 14 years of homeschooling. Oldest 2 kids in ps 1st grade for 3 months...that was plenty. LOL! Those two just graduated and will be off to college; I start homeschool year 15 w/ the remaining 4 kids. nt - Ria 15:47 Jul 8
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- We are going into our 6th year. Oldest went to school for K. We only planned to hs for one year. - Niffercoo 15:47 Jul 8
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- Let's see..... - Carrie in WA 15:43 Jul 8
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- Eh. That would be a "very small private school". The kids have never attended public school. nt - Carrie in WA 15:46 Jul 8
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- Eh. That would be a "very small private school". The kids have never attended public school. nt - Carrie in WA 15:46 Jul 8
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- Let's see....child #1 was born in 85 so I reckon I've been doing this since 1990..... - Kelli in TN 15:28 Jul 8
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- Beginning of our 6th year. My oldest 5 went to PS and we pulled them out when my oldest was entering 7th.... - Quiver0f10 15:24 Jul 8
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- 12 years, NO, bc of my dh's work schedule, he wouldln't see ds m-f. We weren't willing to do that. Now, other reasons! nm - Whitney in KY 15:21 Jul 8
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- We're half way through K with our 5yo. :) No public school. We hs because there is no school available nearby (or within our price range) that can give our children the education and lifestyle I desire for them. nt - Heidi in OR 15:19 Jul 8
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- My saga inside..... - JFS in IL 15:17 Jul 8
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- Dd7 never attended PS, we are going into out third year... - Babymacsmama 15:03 Jul 8
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- Well, if you count having at least some of my kids home all day and helping them learn - Karin 15:00 Jul 8
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- Re: Well, if you count having at least some of my kids home all day and helping them learn - lynn 15:13 Jul 8
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- Re: Well, if you count having at least some of my kids home all day and helping them learn - lynn 15:13 Jul 8
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- Beginning our 12th year... - Georgia in NC 14:53 Jul 8
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- Started hsing in 1982 when dd was 6½; hsed older dd until she started taking c.c. classes when she was 14... - Ellie 14:47 Jul 8
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- We began in the summer of 1997. My children have never been to public school, but the oldest... - MFS 14:41 Jul 8
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- Starting our 13th year in two weeks. None of our dc have been to ps. HS for moral, religious, and academic reasons. nft - Momto3blessings 14:41 Jul 8
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- Dd7 went to K at public school, last year was our first year homeschooling. - Trivium Academy 14:36 Jul 8
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- 1) Ds12 starting y4, dd 8 y2...2)public then private then hs...3)because ds asked to m - Tap, tap, tap 14:33 Jul 8
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- My kids are 12 and almost 15. They attended PS for 8 weeks in 2001 <sm> - Pamela 14:30 Jul 8
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- Hs- 13 yrs, none have ever attended school, mainly academic reasons.....but some moral as well. nt - momof7 14:26 Jul 8
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- Run for your lives!! It's a heat wave! (nt) - Wendi 17:42 Jul 8
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- Our local reading is 89 with a heat index of 96. (sm) - MFS 14:35 Jul 8
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- I meant, of course... - MFS 14:36 Jul 8
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- I knew it was a typo - it is just fun to read it. i just showed ds, 15, and he is laughing that the pool should be boiling over by now ;-) nt - JFS in IL 15:08 Jul 8
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- Yes, in just ten degrees, books will burn. (*wry grin*) (nt) - MFS 15:39 Jul 8
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- Nice! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:22 Jul 8
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- lol, I was thinking the same thing. nt - St. Claire 17:07 Jul 8
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- Nice! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:22 Jul 8
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- Yes, in just ten degrees, books will burn. (*wry grin*) (nt) - MFS 15:39 Jul 8
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- I knew it was a typo - it is just fun to read it. i just showed ds, 15, and he is laughing that the pool should be boiling over by now ;-) nt - JFS in IL 15:08 Jul 8
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- I meant, of course... - MFS 14:36 Jul 8
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- Thanks guys!! This was all very helpful as I had to make a decision really fast. I appreciate it! I think I feel comfortable going with them now. nt - Shannon in CA 19:38 Jul 8
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- My dh sells RVs and he always recommends U-Haul for installing hitches. nt - Cricket 15:06 Jul 8
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- We did for towing our boat. They did a great job! Quick and a bit cheaper than the custom hitch place. nt - jmgconner 15:02 Jul 8
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- Generally, the store where you rent a trailer is not owned by U-Haul. nt - srjbdl 14:27 Jul 8
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- We did on our Bravada (wbich we no longer have), about 8.5 years ago. They did a great job with it, and it came in very handy over the years. nt - mama of two-ize 14:20 Jul 8
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- We did too...but on our Surburban. Very satisfied with it! nt - Gini AR 14:58 Jul 8
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- We did too...but on our Surburban. Very satisfied with it! nt - Gini AR 14:58 Jul 8
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- We LOVE our hammies! That said, my dd's rat is sociable and has personality, where the hammies are just cute and cuddly. We dont have a smell problem with either as long as we're faithful about cleaning the cages once a week. nt - Lady Katherine 21:59 Jul 8
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- Not if you own a dachshund! nt - Kate CA 21:01 Jul 8
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- They're cute but smelly. But really cute! nt - Cindyg 20:30 Jul 8
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- We love our shorthair hamster! (m) - Ria 15:44 Jul 8
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- I love hamsters. (m) - Erica in PA 14:30 Jul 8
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- Love them!!!! m - Heather in OK 14:14 Jul 8
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- If rats don't appeal to you and/or your dd, consider gerbils. (m) - Kellin 14:09 Jul 8
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- Not the best. Again, I have to say that rats are the best small rodent pet. nm - Janet in WA 13:51 Jul 8
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- I totally agree.nm - Terri in NS 15:17 Jul 8
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- I totally agree.nm - Terri in NS 15:17 Jul 8
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- dd13 and ds10 use Dance Praise (Christian music, hooks up to computer) almost everyday! nt - luv2lurk 16:31 Jul 8
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- ohhhhh. I missed this!!! Thanks :-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:46 Jul 8
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- ohhhhh. I missed this!!! Thanks :-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:46 Jul 8
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- We have the Mario version and yes they use it. nt - karenciavo 13:39 Jul 8
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- And, yet another reason to buy a Wii for myself ;-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:47 Jul 8
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- And, yet another reason to buy a Wii for myself ;-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:47 Jul 8
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- My 12yods left from FL to TN for camp three days ago.... - Patrice in FL 18:18 Jul 8
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- Did it look like this? (m) - Dy 14:31 Jul 8
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- That's It! (nt) - KidsHappen 15:30 Jul 8
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- That's It! (nt) - KidsHappen 15:30 Jul 8
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- They are freaky, but harmless. Only black widows and brown recluse are poisonous. nt - momof7 14:28 Jul 8
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- And brown widows - a fairly recent addition to the TN Valley! nt - Dy 14:29 Jul 8
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- And brown widows - a fairly recent addition to the TN Valley! nt - Dy 14:29 Jul 8
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- Wolf spiders are pretty big and we do have them in TN.... - Rebecca in TN 14:24 Jul 8
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- Wolf Spider? They have faces. Ugh. nt - Hillary in KS 12:38 Jul 8
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- I use big words when I talk to them, and I taught them to ask when they don't know what one means. (m) - angela in ohio 18:17 Jul 8
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- I'm the OP - let me 'splain... more - jmgconner 15:54 Jul 8 (2)
- The best way we found was constant exposure to the vocabulary through continued good reading and conversation with others with rich vocabularies. nm - Janet in WA 15:31 Jul 8
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- Ditto. nt - Ria 15:48 Jul 8
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- I want to share with you that both of our sons (now college students) have told us that... - Janet in WA 15:37 Jul 8
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- Ditto. nt - Ria 15:48 Jul 8
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- My ds is only 5 yo, but he has a great vocab due to the material we pick for him to read and watch. Beatrix Potter, The Saturdays, Wind in the Willows, etc... We also try not to talk down to him. He uses the language we use. :) nt - Heidi in OR 14:59 Jul 8
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- Sounds like our house. Lots of good books and books on tape and parents that don't "talk down" to the kids. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:25 Jul 8
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- Sounds like our house. Lots of good books and books on tape and parents that don't "talk down" to the kids. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:25 Jul 8
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- Introduce them to Shakespeare and P.G. Wodehouse -- early. I'm not kidding. (sm) - MFS 14:53 Jul 8
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- we love wooster here, the kids love the videos nt. - Jenny in Ca 18:53 Jul 8
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- Which Wodehouse book would you recommend - amelia 18:34 Jul 8
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- I have "He Rather Enjoyed It" sitting here to read. Found it for 10 cents a couple of weeks back. :) - momof7 15:58 Jul 8
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- we love wooster here, the kids love the videos nt. - Jenny in Ca 18:53 Jul 8
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- Teach them Rush lyrics. Really. nt - Rebecca in GA 14:25 Jul 8 (2)
- in context ofwhat they are reading. Also, we have some serious Scrabble competitions. :) - momof7 14:25 Jul 8
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- Three things I have done inside - Karen in CO 13:57 Jul 8
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- I write down words as we come to them on "word fishing" projects ....m - Tap, tap, tap 12:45 Jul 8
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- While reading we mention the word and see if we can define it in context. Oh, & we love to play games with who can use those words during the day. Dh & I have always done this w/each other so the kids join in now. nt - Daisy 12:32 Jul 8
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- Thank you. I may go in and order it tomorrow. nt - Jean in Wisc 16:57 Jul 8
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- The Whirlpools did well in Consumer Reports latest. They are solid! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:32 Jul 8
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- We are on our 2nd Whirlpool refrigerator... - Teresa in MO 13:12 Jul 8
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- Not sure exactly when but in the fall they have homeschool days - SUPER cheap. nt - momee 18:18 Jul 8
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- Yes to all of this. Pick up a weekly schedule at the ticket booth and look especially for the events for kids OR...link inside - PameLA in VA 17:17 Jul 8
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- Pamela, years ago you posted about Dean .... - Monique in NJ 17:37 Jul 8
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- Monique - Let me know next time you come to CW and maybe we can meet! I'll be meeting Kay and a few others this Wednesday. Can't wait! nt - PameLA in VA 17:46 Jul 8
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- Will do. We are thinking about this fall for the Patriot encampment. nt - Monique in NJ 18:48 Jul 8
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- Will do. We are thinking about this fall for the Patriot encampment. nt - Monique in NJ 18:48 Jul 8
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- You're welcome! Now, if I can only get to live in one of the houses on DOG Street. Maybe when I grow up and work for CW:))) nt - PameLA in VA 17:44 Jul 8
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- Monique - Let me know next time you come to CW and maybe we can meet! I'll be meeting Kay and a few others this Wednesday. Can't wait! nt - PameLA in VA 17:46 Jul 8
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- Link in this email, but read above also...nt - PameLA in VA 17:18 Jul 8
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- Pamela, years ago you posted about Dean .... - Monique in NJ 17:37 Jul 8
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- If you purchase anything in the shops, tell them you homeschool and you will get 15% off... - Monique in NJ 14:46 Jul 8
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- Slight correction, the less expensive annual pass we have only gets 50% off the evening programs..... - Kathy in MD 21:36 Jul 8
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- Slight correction, the less expensive annual pass we have only gets 50% off the evening programs..... - Kathy in MD 21:36 Jul 8
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- stuff specifically for the kids... - Virginia Dawn 12:29 Jul 8
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- Re: What's the best deal for Colonial Williamsburg tickets, and what do you recommend... - Ellie 12:01 Jul 8
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- No help w/ layout but you could paint a section of wall for each child to display their work in! m - 5wolfcubs 12:20 Jul 8
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- Ooooh, interesting. I'd never even heard of magnetic paint. Thx!! nt - *anj* 18:15 Jul 8
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- Or use the magnetic paint for each section. nt - Brigitte in NC 14:11 Jul 8
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- Ooooh, interesting. I'd never even heard of magnetic paint. Thx!! nt - *anj* 18:15 Jul 8
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- I would get graph paper and try to map it out. Cut out pieces for table, bookcases, storege unit, etc... - karenciavo 11:55 Jul 8
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- I think that the main idea is to have the "stuff" consolidated (m) - *anj* 12:08 Jul 8
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- I think that the main idea is to have the "stuff" consolidated (m) - *anj* 12:08 Jul 8
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- Couple questions... - OhElizabeth 11:52 Jul 8
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- Wow! I'm getting energized just from reading your post!! :) (m) - *anj* 12:03 Jul 8
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- Wow! I'm getting energized just from reading your post!! :) (m) - *anj* 12:03 Jul 8
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- could you give pics, closet dimensions, & table size? Also, what is space in the hallway like? nt - aubrey 11:47 Jul 8 (1)
- Money makes life *easier*, not happier! nt - Sweetpeach 19:41 Jul 8
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- Unless easier makes you happier -- as it does for me. nm - Janet in WA 21:31 Jul 8
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- I agree with Sweetpeach nt - Kristy 20:13 Jul 8
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- Unless easier makes you happier -- as it does for me. nm - Janet in WA 21:31 Jul 8
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- Yep, some people are just unhappy. You can be happy without money (look at me ;d) nt - Veronica 19:07 Jul 8
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- A friend of mine made a fortune about 10 years ago. Didn't change her a bit. Still mostly unhappy. (nt) - buddhabelly 16:18 Jul 8
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- But she does enjoy the freedom to find work that she *likes*, whether or not it pays well. (nt) - buddhabelly 16:19 Jul 8
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- But she does enjoy the freedom to find work that she *likes*, whether or not it pays well. (nt) - buddhabelly 16:19 Jul 8
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- This may interest you. (m) - MFS 14:44 Jul 8
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- Unless they homeschool! (Great post, very insightful.) nt - aubrey 21:35 Jul 8
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- Unless they homeschool! (Great post, very insightful.) nt - aubrey 21:35 Jul 8
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- Money can not make one happy..... Severe financial shortcoming and stress can however make one VERY UNHAPPY. nt - Pam L 14:43 Jul 8
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- Money can relieve financial stress if handled "correctly", However, - one l michele 14:31 Jul 8
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- Oh, yes, some people are just unhappy. On the flip side, some people are just happy. Your question differs when you open your post - the spending it on yourself aspect (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 13:42 Jul 8
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- Absolutely not.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:15 Jul 8
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- Maybe the real test would be to look at the other end of the spectrum... - aubrey 21:32 Jul 8
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- Maybe the real test would be to look at the other end of the spectrum... - aubrey 21:32 Jul 8
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- It depends (m) - Melinda in VT 12:58 Jul 8
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- I agree, too, & I think you're right to extend this beyond poverty. I've been asking myself, What would I buy with more money? - aubrey 21:44 Jul 8
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- Hmmmm. I am happier with more money, and I don't just want more stuff either... - Denise in VA 15:03 Jul 8
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- My take on this is very similar - m - StaceyinLA 14:01 Jul 8
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- I agree with Melinda. - srjbdl 13:27 Jul 8
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- I agree, too, & I think you're right to extend this beyond poverty. I've been asking myself, What would I buy with more money? - aubrey 21:44 Jul 8
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- I think it might make homeschoolers happy-That way we could buy even more curriculum:)nt - Pajama Mama 12:54 Jul 8
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- I am reading a fantastic book about this very subject right now .... "Happier." - Jen in NY 12:54 Jul 8
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- Link didn't take, but it's worth looking up on Amazon! ('ll try again...) - Jen in NY 12:56 Jul 8
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- Link didn't take, but it's worth looking up on Amazon! ('ll try again...) - Jen in NY 12:56 Jul 8
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- Money cannot buy happiness. - A.D. 12:30 Jul 8
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- To an extent yes and no - Karen in CO 12:24 Jul 8
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- I agree also! NT - Tammy 14:00 Jul 8
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- Wow! What a great way to put it in words. I couldn't agree with you more. nt - Kari C in FL 13:21 Jul 8
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- Yes, this is my experience (m) - CherylCO 13:09 Jul 8
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- Absolutely, I agree with you. - Caroline 12:51 Jul 8
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- I love your last line, "It is not the $20 when he has everything that matters, it is the $2 when he has nothing." That about sums it up. :) nt - Heidi in OR 12:30 Jul 8
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- Nicely put. nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:30 Jul 8
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- I agree also! NT - Tammy 14:00 Jul 8
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- I can assure you that having more money definitely removed a big source of unhappiness for me. It didn't make me totally happy, but it certainly made me happier. nm - Janet in WA 12:21 Jul 8
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- And just for the record, I haven't reached the point where having even more money wouldn't make me even happier. nm - Janet in WA 13:10 Jul 8
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- lol. me, too. nt - aubrey 21:27 Jul 8
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- lol. me, too. nt - aubrey 21:27 Jul 8
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- And just for the record, I haven't reached the point where having even more money wouldn't make me even happier. nm - Janet in WA 13:10 Jul 8
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- Yes. If you view money as something nessesary to provide the basics for your family. As security like Dayle said. You will never be happy if you are obsessed by aquiring $$$ and things. nt - Becky (Alberta) 12:13 Jul 8
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- My take... - Virginia Dawn 12:03 Jul 8
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- Just out of curiousity, are we talking kids or adults? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:01 Jul 8
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- This would be for adults nt - Gini AR 12:06 Jul 8
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- This would be for adults nt - Gini AR 12:06 Jul 8
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- Money gives you security. I know some financially secure people who aren't happy, as well as those with no money who aren't happy as well. Happiness is a choice we make based on our daily life decisions. IMHO,nt - Dayle in Guatemala 11:57 Jul 8
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- Very well said. nt - Melissa in NC 12:10 Jul 8
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- Very well said. nt - Melissa in NC 12:10 Jul 8
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- Money can give you temporary happiness. - Jean in Wisc. 11:54 Jul 8
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- This reminds me of one of my favorite scripture passages... - Virginia Dawn 12:14 Jul 8
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- Ah! Very good :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:16 Jul 8
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- Ah! Very good :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:16 Jul 8
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- This reminds me of one of my favorite scripture passages... - Virginia Dawn 12:14 Jul 8
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- For a decent mattress set, plan on at least $400. nt - Momto3blessings 13:57 Jul 8
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- Hermit crabs are low-maintenance... - K&R's Mom 18:25 Jul 8
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