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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 15 (0)
  • My son has one behavior that has annoyed me for months, need insite. - Valerie in IL 23:12 Jul 15 (0)
  • Just checking to see the time. nft. :) - Jeanne in MN 23:07 Jul 15 (0)
  • Bladder cancer--Anyone have experience with a parent or relative with this... - Mary 22:46 Jul 15 (2)
  • I wish I could stay up to try for first on the new board! I wonder who will get there first this time!?!!! G'night! nt - lovemykids 22:20 Jul 15 (0)
  • anyone have a link for free learningstyle inventory? TIA nt - Strawberry Queen 21:29 Jul 15 (0)
  • My hat is off to those of you with more than 1 teenage boy in the house-(French chocolate mentioned inside) - Diana in OR 21:11 Jul 15 (5)
  • Anyone make homemade chicken fajitas? - mom2abcd 21:04 Jul 15 (1)
  • Doran, how are you today? How did you fair your last hours? (m) - ~FireFly~ 20:38 Jul 15 (0)
  • I'm thinking about making a project out of reading "growing up" books with my son next year. What books do you recommend? - Cindyg 20:33 Jul 15 (5)
  • Estes benefit downloads.......which did you like? TIA! nt - OKCyndi 20:29 Jul 15 (0)
  • Purchasing a new washing machine. Please help...any recommendations/advice? - apintx 20:14 Jul 15 (1)
  • It's 11:00 here. Kids should have been asleep long ago. But instead... - OhM 20:05 Jul 15 (2)
  • How do you store shoes in your house? Bedroom, mudroom, racks, strewn randomly, neatly quadranted in baskets? Trying to detemine a good plan for the mudroom! nt - OhElizabeth 19:46 Jul 15 (13)
  • Mosquito bites...help! My nephew age 7 has 76 bites! Should I be worried? Do I need to take him to see the doc? (m) - DKinTX 19:41 Jul 15 (9)
  • Guinea Pigs - how do *they* make for pets? :-P (m) - Sharon in SC 19:34 Jul 15 (7)
  • Central Puget Sounders: Cookout with a subtitle - kalanamak 19:23 Jul 15 (3)
  • Where is the best place to buy Playmobil online? I'm particularly interested in the Roman figures. :) nt - Heidi in OR 19:17 Jul 15 (3)
  • We will be in Raleigh, NC next month for a week! I'm looking for places (educational or otherwise, in or outside Raleigh) to take 4ds ages 12, 8, 6,6! nt - Elm in NJ 19:08 Jul 15 (2)
  • I am sending my oldest son off to camp on Sunday. What should do we need beside old clothes and swimsuit? - Michelle L 19:02 Jul 15 (8)
  • Bedbugs........have you ever had them in your house? - Jo 18:59 Jul 15 (8)
  • I have an abundance of ground turkey and would like recipes for using it besides spaghetti sauce or chili. Woud G Turkey work in burgers? nt - Quiver0f10 18:30 Jul 15 (11)
  • Does this sound like normal three year old behavior to you? (m) - Erica in PA 18:29 Jul 15 (11)
  • Yellowstone -- here we come -- what are must do/see (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:27 Jul 15 (1)
  • travel with kids -- flying and then driving -- car seats and other questions (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:25 Jul 15 (0)
  • Jessica . . . more to your story of tricky family dynamics . . . - Sweetpeach 18:17 Jul 15 (0)
  • For those who live rurally and/or have large animals, horses etc..... - Boymama 18:10 Jul 15 (6)
  • Anyone remember my washing machine saga from last October? This is unreal... - Quiver0f10 17:39 Jul 15 (13)
  • What and how did you decide the "When can I wear make-up?" question? Age, limits on make-up, no make-up allowed...what's your experience? TIA - Janet 17:28 Jul 15 (8)
  • Anyone use the Family Organizer by Knapp? Looks neat but not sure if big enough. m - kj in nc 17:18 Jul 15 (0)
  • Has anyone seen Pride and Prejudice with Olivier? nt - karenciavo 17:17 Jul 15 (3)
  • For those who are so inclined, I posted resources on my blog tonight about Vincent Van Gogh. - percytruffle 17:17 Jul 15 (0)
  • Poll: What is your favorite version of Jane Eyre? nt - karenciavo 17:15 Jul 15 (9)
  • Anyone have a good salsa recipe? (m) - Scarlett 17:11 Jul 15 (0)
  • Ear infection question... - amy g. 16:59 Jul 15 (3)
  • Where can I find those handheld, battery-operated misting fans.... - Lisa D. 16:58 Jul 15 (4)
  • "Nice" modest dress for 15yo dd.... - Laurel in CA 16:36 Jul 15 (2)
  • We just invited the new pastor & his family over dinner tomorrow night. I need to come up with dinner plans. Any suggestions? (4 adults, 6 kids) sm - Laura A 16:32 Jul 15 (11)
  • How do you teach a talkative child to be quiet ??? (m) - Robin in CA 16:30 Jul 15 (5)
  • Where is the best place to rent a carpet cleaner?... - farmnwife 16:25 Jul 15 (2)
  • Need shampoo recommendation please. - Kristine out of lurking 16:16 Jul 15 (1)
  • Dr. Raymond Moore died on Friday. Notice I received inside. - Kate CA 16:14 Jul 15 (3)
  • Ds is about to turn 12, and I've been on the Lego Dacta and Fischertechnik sites for a birthday present. Got any recommendations? I had no idea Lego Dacta kits were so pricey!nt. - Kathy in NC 15:43 Jul 15 (1)
  • Any recommendations for a Christian character study for 9yo ds???? online or curriculum??? Thank you! nt - Praisefor3 15:27 Jul 15 (3)
  • Can I use small mozzarella balls on homeade pizza or shoud I slice them? TIA nm - Whitney in KY 15:24 Jul 15 (2)
  • Do you think future generations will consider the Harry Potter books classic literature? What other books do you think will be considered classics? - TinQC 15:19 Jul 15 (10)
  • Does anyone know a website where you can try different paint colors for the outside of you house? More inside. - KidsHappen 15:01 Jul 15 (2)
  • Trying to pull reading lists together from what I have. Questions on planning please... m - kj in nc 14:57 Jul 15 (3)
  • Ratatouille recipe? I can't let this opportunity to introduce new vegetables to my children pass us by! Thanks. nt - battlemaiden 14:45 Jul 15 (9)
  • Anyone care to discuss everyday dishes? - Rocking Horse 14:33 Jul 15 (14)
  • Roanoke, Lynchburg, and anywhere else in Va. with low housing costs.... - Brigitte in NC 14:09 Jul 15 (1)
  • Can someone help us find some quotes on using mice in research?...PLEASE! - Gamom3 13:27 Jul 15 (8)
  • Trivium Academy! Possible preschool help... - chiguirre 13:20 Jul 15 (1)
  • Need help with dh's blood test results ... - mull-berry 13:19 Jul 15 (7)
  • How long does it take for a check to clear? (Ebay related question) - Jenni in KS 12:59 Jul 15 (2)
  • Can you get healthy for you eggs that aren't orange? Dr. wants me to limit - Momto3blessings 12:23 Jul 15 (11)
  • A book for those who laughed heartily at the thread Lee in CA started - Karin 12:20 Jul 15 (0)
  • Which do you like, Netflix or Blockbuster for DVD mail service? nt - battlemaiden 12:10 Jul 15 (10)
  • Definition? What does this word imply? "beknighted"... - Old Dominion Heather 11:11 Jul 15 (3)
  • Any ideas on this? My almost 10 year old son's fingernails haven't grown in - Momto3blessings 10:39 Jul 15 (1)
  • Mineral Makeup...best brand? What do you think about it? (m) - Michelle L 10:18 Jul 15 (7)
  • Who is it on the boards who runs a beautiful resteraunt in IN? tn - lynn 9:56 Jul 15 (4)
  • Happy Birthday to John ~ Cake picture! - Andie 8:38 Jul 15 (6)
  • Jenni in KS: How is your brother's art quest coming along? - mull-berry 8:34 Jul 15 (1)
  • Tricks to get a 2 year old to take antibiotics? (m) - Whisperlily 8:33 Jul 15 (18)
  • Lee in CA...I laughed at your non-sensical comments post...here's a fun one for you (m) - Ria (on the coast of Maine) 8:27 Jul 15 (3)
  • A pharmacist suggested acidophilus for my 8mofd to help with allergies....ever heard of this? m - Tap, tap, tap 8:23 Jul 15 (12)
  • Question about grading - lenasmommy 7:45 Jul 15 (2)
  • Alright, Now!!! Sharon and Jessica...(m) - ~FireFly~ 7:32 Jul 15 (15)
  • If I have a pot of cubed, peeled cooked potatoes that turned gray overnight can I fix them (ie, get the gray out?) nt - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 6:55 Jul 15 (4)
  • We are going on a field trip to Chicago and want to visit the art museum. What could I be doing now to help prepare my dc for their visit? - Debbie in Austin 6:49 Jul 15 (14)
  • If you have a Small Digital Camera and takes two double A batteries - paradise 6:46 Jul 15 (3)
  • DD leaves for camp today and thunderstorms are in the forecast each day. How accurate are weather forecasts in MI? - Cathy in IL 6:17 Jul 15 (5)
  • Does anyone have a coupon code for Adoremus Books? I found one online but it expired last week. :( nt - Cricket 6:04 Jul 15 (1)
  • So, who wanted details on Baby Theo? - PariSarah 4:47 Jul 15 (55)