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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 11 (0)
  • So is this the dark, silent time when we are all waiting for the board to flip? nt - aubrey 23:03 Jul 11 (0)
  • Can I just be a teeny bit catty for a moment here? - Patty in WA 22:25 Jul 11 (1)
  • The kids and I are set to sleep in a tent on the front porch tonight (to stay cool). Anyone else do this? nt - Dana in OR 22:09 Jul 11 (8)
  • Has anyone successfully fought their reassessment when it went before the hearing officer?... (got long) - Amy in NY 20:24 Jul 11 (6)
  • Brand new towels - can I wash them all together? They are pastel colors. thx nt - Alexandra 20:13 Jul 11 (6)
  • How to make our home the place the neighbors want to play? - lovemykids 20:08 Jul 11 (10)
  • Which number book does the new HP movie represent? Thanks! nt - DKinTX 19:47 Jul 11 (1)
  • HP -- so, for those who have seen it -- (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:35 Jul 11 (3)
  • My 6 yr ds made a funny about the baby mammoth found (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:13 Jul 11 (3)
  • Hey, Eastside Classical gals, how was the speaker at last night's meeting? - Crissy in WA 19:08 Jul 11 (8)
  • AIG health insurance.....can anyone tell me their experience with this? Suddenly need help! Thanks! nt - happymainemom 18:48 Jul 11 (0)
  • Any suggestions on how to clean ink off a dolls head.....I've tried everything under the sink....m - Tap, tap, tap 18:46 Jul 11 (5)
  • Looking for ideas for dd's 13th birthday (sm) - Doran 18:24 Jul 11 (0)
  • Can anyone recommend a cookbook that focuses on authentic / homemade Chinese cooking? - Pster 18:21 Jul 11 (0)
  • Go watch American Inventor! - aubrey 18:12 Jul 11 (4)
  • Trying again--question about encyclopedias (m) - katalaska 17:50 Jul 11 (5)
  • I added all the Summer Drink recipes to my blog (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 17:38 Jul 11 (1)
  • Does anyone own "Managers of their Chores?" (sm) - Rocking Horse 17:21 Jul 11 (2)
  • Making jelly - can I get the juice ready tonight, and cook it up tomorrow? nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:16 Jul 11 (2)
  • Cost of Replacing Central A/C Unit? (m) - Susan 17:11 Jul 11 (8)
  • Colleen! Oh. My. Word. I just had my first Mike"s. I love you. That is all. : ) nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:03 Jul 11 (32)
  • ds 12 wants to play drums...(long background story) - Betty 17:00 Jul 11 (3)
  • What do you know about the game "World of Warcraft" ? - Christina in OR 16:37 Jul 11 (12)
  • If you grew up going back and forth between your Mom and Dad's houses (shared custody) I would like your perspective. - Christina in OR 16:34 Jul 11 (9)
  • Horse owners - question please... - Lady Jenn 16:01 Jul 11 (0)
  • I'm 50! I had a wonderful day! I got an iPhone and it is BAD (in the good way). - Patty in WA 15:49 Jul 11 (25)
  • I'm 50! I had a wonderful day! I got an iPhone and it is BAD (in the good way). - Patty in WA 15:49 Jul 11 (1)
  • Okay, PariSarah, no pressure here, but...the board's gonna flip in just under 8 hours. You still have time to labor, give birth, and still be the first to post on a clean slate. Ready? Set? GO!!! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 15:31 Jul 11 (22)
  • Any ideas for art projects focusing on South America, the Amazon, the explorers? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 15:16 Jul 11 (1)
  • Need directions to the geography game Take Off! (just bought at Salvation Army for $0.85!) nt - LN 15:16 Jul 11 (2)
  • Today and tomorrow are my last days in my 20s. Please make me feel good about turning 30. I really want to have a positive attitude, but I'm a little freaked about it. nt - Linko 14:59 Jul 11 (24)
  • Vent: Raccoons like my garbage! - Mabelen 14:55 Jul 11 (4)
  • Can anyone recommend a simple book about puberty (for girls)? (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:55 Jul 11 (4)
  • I don't care what religion you are, but a miracle happened in our home today . . . - Linko 14:54 Jul 11 (5)
  • I'm the board-hog today - Want to see where I am? (M) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:54 Jul 11 (2)
  • Compiling a list of summer drinks (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:26 Jul 11 (15)
  • Has anyone ever sent/rec'd 'Christmas in July' cards? - Linda 14:21 Jul 11 (5)
  • Do I invite indivual kid or whole family to b-day party? more.. - Ericaand3kids 14:14 Jul 11 (7)
  • Gini AR ~~> you've got mail! nt - Corb 14:08 Jul 11 (0)
  • If you do school at the kitchen table, how do you pack it all away? Pens, markers, scissors, glue, maps, etc, etc,. sm - KIN 13:59 Jul 11 (12)
  • "Raising Your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka -- is this book worth buying? nt - Dana in OR 13:58 Jul 11 (5)
  • Catholic Question - I promise this one is not so serious as the discussion below:o) - Jenni in KS 13:50 Jul 11 (3)
  • doing a happy dance, hubby got me a Mac!!! - Jenny in Ca 13:35 Jul 11 (11)
  • My thumbdrive wont work at the picture machine at Walgreens... - farmnwife 13:33 Jul 11 (5)
  • Planning/Organizing our home school room...please help! - tess in the 'burbs 13:27 Jul 11 (3)
  • OT: chicken broth--does anyone make their own? What's your recipe and how do you store it? nt - SLB 13:26 Jul 11 (11)
  • World Book Encyclopedia set 1997, $25 - is this a good buy? nt - Trivium Academy 13:12 Jul 11 (9)
  • Used encyclopedia recommendations??? (m) - katalaska 13:11 Jul 11 (0)
  • Is the Imax HD version of Harry Potter worth it? We can't go for another couple of weeks, - Claire 13:08 Jul 11 (0)
  • C'mon! There's got to be more Harry Potter goers here to talk the movie below! (link) - Kay in Cal 13:04 Jul 11 (8)
  • Bastille Day Menu...suggestions anyone? - MNClaire 13:00 Jul 11 (6)
  • kids seeing dad for first time in 3 years - anyone had a similar experience? (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 12:56 Jul 11 (8)
  • Anyone been to the Sterling Rennaissance Festival? - Christina in NY 12:55 Jul 11 (1)
  • Can cars be haunted? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 12:54 Jul 11 (4)
  • If you were going to set all your family photos to music, what music would you pick? nt - Dana in NC 12:50 Jul 11 (22)
  • So I order DDs b-day present online so I can keep it secret. the box arrives <more> - cin 12:38 Jul 11 (2)
  • Mom's hip replacement surgery this morning went well. (sm) - Jenni in KS 12:27 Jul 11 (2)
  • Those of you with cats...or kittens. Need some insights. m...sorry if I rambled! - Liz in NC 12:26 Jul 11 (10)
  • I want to be a better teacher - book recommendations please. :) - jmgconner 12:20 Jul 11 (6)
  • Is it typical for real estate agent to let people come to a house unattended? .. - Cheller 12:18 Jul 11 (8)