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Post by **Angie** on Aug 22, 2014 1:14:42 GMT
I have no idea why I was certain it was that. No idea.
I'm not going to type the actual name in case the mom ever googles it. Just in case....
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Post by **Angie** on Aug 19, 2014 23:06:18 GMT
We had them. Instead of taking the houseplants outside, put a decent layer of sand on top of the soil. The ff lay their eggs in the soil, hatch and crawl to the surface. The sand keeps them from being able to crawl to the surface. The only difference to the houseplants is that you have to water them more often.
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Post by **Angie** on Aug 7, 2014 17:50:50 GMT
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Post by **Angie** on Aug 7, 2014 17:44:50 GMT
So, I'm a member of a craft group on facebook. One of the ladies posted about pricing for cloth tampons that she sells on Etsy.
Tampons. Made out of yarn. Reusable. In many colors.
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Post by **Angie** on Aug 4, 2014 20:19:04 GMT
The professionals would go in and help you empty/sort your house, have a huge yard sale, and then use that money to redo the house.
One of the sorters/carpenters was British or Australian....
It's driving me crazy!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 31, 2014 4:01:34 GMT
Yeah, I'd love to sell too much! lol
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 30, 2014 23:09:14 GMT
If not, woowee! I'm first! lol
What does everyone think about the way their kid holds their pencil? I mean, if their handwriting is legible, does it really matter how they hold the pencil/pen?
I hold my pencil the way I was taught in kindergarten (resting on the web between my thumb and first finger and pinched between my thumb and third finger with the first finger on top). If I write more than a sentence or two, my hand starts to cramp. So, I've started to hold it in a similar way, but with the pen pinched between my thumb and fourth finger with my first and second fingers resting on the pen.
Then, I saw how Taylor Swift holds her pencil (resting on the web between her first and second fingers and pinched between her thumb and second finger). Wow, feels so much easier (and I kinda like the slight change to my handwriting).
Which then led to me remembering how we gripe at our son all of the time because his handwriting isn't very good and he is always complaining about hand cramps. Does he really have to do it the way that Zaner-Blosser and public teachers across the country say to? Will it lead to difficulties in other things if we change?
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 30, 2014 16:24:09 GMT
YAY!!! Thanks!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 30, 2014 15:23:07 GMT
Lexica - those are wonderful! I can't wait for your instructions.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 30, 2014 15:12:16 GMT
I want to sell some ornaments at the local craft fair - clear ornaments with vinyl designs on the outside. The designs I want to use are from various cricut cartridges.
Can I do that? Their "Angel Policy" is a bit confusing.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 29, 2014 1:21:42 GMT
For family/close friends - my house, my rules, and I have no problem correcting any problems.
For newer friends/co-workers, I usually "mention" to ds when the others can hear that we don't do whatever it is. (Half the time, ds is doing it too. Brat.) If it happens again, usually the parent reminds their own kid.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 29, 2014 1:18:21 GMT
Omg. That post made me a Throbbing Member.
Bwahaha!
eta: And now it's gone.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 29, 2014 1:17:00 GMT
Huh, the things you learn. I always thought Body Glide was for other areas that *rub* together.....
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 25, 2014 14:29:37 GMT
Thanks for the suggestions/comments. Unfortunately, I suck at sewing so that rules out a lot of things.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 24, 2014 14:38:16 GMT
I think I might be the only woman on planet earth who hated that book. I just couldn't get past the ridiculous writing and the shallow characters. I found myself irritated by how stupid (for lack of a better word) I felt while reading it. I stopped reading it about four chapters in. I do not understand the draw at all, and I now feel like a freak among my own sex for not liking it. lol I'm with you. I couldn't get past the bad writing.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 23, 2014 22:41:17 GMT
A friend wants me to join her - she makes homemade soaps. We'll each have our own table.
I was thinking about an eclectic mix of candle holders and coasters, but thought I'd ask the Refupeas.....
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 22, 2014 16:03:43 GMT
He really wanted to do the Segway tour, but website says riders must be 16. He's only 13. We did one of the bus tours and only saw people using the segways once. I don't know if they aren't popular or if it was just too hot.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 22, 2014 12:48:48 GMT
He says it's job stress. Thanks for the pinterest suggestion!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 21, 2014 20:17:55 GMT
It's been a few months, at the time, his sugar levels were "borderline". It has just been in the past three months that every time he eats sugar or starch, he gets sick. It's getting worse, and I've been watching him to see what he eats and if he gets sick. For example, he had a cup of coffee and a honeybun about 20 minutes ago and he's not feeling good now.
I'll definitely start with more grilled/roasted veggies!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 21, 2014 19:26:11 GMT
Dh is borderline diabetic, if not completely there. Of course, he says he takes enough meds for his syncope/blood pressure so he doesn't want to go to the doctor. He can continue saying that but he is gearing up for another er-worthy migraine and I'll be happy to mention it to his doctor when they are asking his history.
If he eats starchy foods, sugary stuff, or carb-laden things, he gets nauseous, headache and then sleepy. He does fine with meats and veggies. I'm not a doctor but, to me, it sounds like issues with his sugar levels, right?
Anyway, I want to transition from the "bad" foods to ones that will be better on his system.
He is a simple foods guys - doesn't like "different" stuff. He loves meat and potato type meals - the kind Mom used to make.....
Since he's happy with a steak on the grill for every dinner, I'm trying to find more vegetable-friendly recipes that use typical garden stuff that aren't breaded or fried. Nothing "frou frou" if you know what I mean.....
Thanks!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 21, 2014 16:12:06 GMT
I95 was brutally honest with me when I was talking about my life a few years ago. After I got done being pissed and actually read what she said, her words made me talk to my doctor and get started treating my depression. She helped me save myself.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 21, 2014 2:06:47 GMT
Standing, walking, sitting up straight - the bra feels wonderful. And damn, the girls look good! I've been wearing the "cover everything with a thick layer of white fabric" matron bras from Penney's.
I've realized it only hurts like hell when I slouch. Guess that's one way to improve my posture!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 20, 2014 22:07:02 GMT
Went for a fitting today (wasn't that not fun!) and the saleswoman convinced me to buy Cacique (sp?) bras with underwires (she said I needed the extra support for my "big girls". Felt fine in the store but I just put one on, sat down, and holy hell! It feels like I have something digging into my rib cage.
Am I going to get used to this, or did I just waste my money???
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 20, 2014 4:40:15 GMT
We are leaving DC tomorrow. We did the Spy Museum (Operation Spy was really fun!), a DuckBoat tour, the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space (the one near Dulles with the Space Shuttle).
Pre-buy your tickets to the Spy Museum, especially if you want to do Operation Spy. Oh, and arrive 10 minutes earlier than your scheduled time.
Same with the DuckBoat tour - call a couple of days earlier to make a reservation, or you won't get to do it.
Don't bother going to Chinatown, it is extremely disappointing. If you do go anyway, and happen upon the only gift shop we found, you have to tell me if the owner compliments you on your "baby face" and says you are at least ten years younger than you are.....
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 20, 2014 4:26:08 GMT
40 (I make 30 for myself and ten for my mom). I don't mind if a recipient tosses their card, I only put an amazing amount of effort on two cards my mom sends. Those two cards have been saved and framed the last five years, then brought out at Christmas.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 18, 2014 23:13:21 GMT
Rest easy, Beth, you will be missed.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 18, 2014 23:12:14 GMT
I'm so glad you and yours are okay. Stay safe!!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 16, 2014 18:51:07 GMT
Oh, and I'm fine with having "secret" recipes. Just write them down *correctly* and put into an envelope with "open after I die" on the front!
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 16, 2014 18:50:07 GMT
In her defense, only the salt-rising bread never turned out right. And to be honest, I was very happy to not try it again - have you ever smelled that stuff baking? Yech! For the cake and cookies, they tasted fine, but dh and his grandpa had 24 years of saying "not as good as Grandma's". Heck, for all I know, Grandpa knew where the actual recipes were but enjoyed all of my attempts to recreate hers. In a way, I'm glad that I found them when I did, that she hadn't told me. I was excited to find the papers, and when I told dh what they were, it was a bright, happy experience in a day full of sorrow.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 16, 2014 17:54:07 GMT
Dh's grandma passed away 5 years ago, and his grandpa passed away three months ago. I had recipes she had given me 20 years ago for spice cake and salt-rising bread. She always made Tollhouse cookies and said she got the recipe from the bag of chocolate chips.
I tried to make the bread a couple of times and gave up. The spice cake, I followed her recipe, and while it was always good, it wasn't as good as hers. The cookies, yum, but still not like hers.
I found a couple of her recipes when we were going through the house.
Can you see where this is heading???
The recipe for salt-rising bread that she wrote down for me! didn't include the fact that you were to start the bread the day before. Starter? What's that?!
The cake? Called for a completely different amount of two ingredients and process.
The cookies? Yeah, so NOT what was on the back of the chocolate chip bag.
I'd known that woman since I was 16. I got the recipes in my early 20's which means she was able to keep a straight face for TWO DECADES when I complained that I just couldn't get them right.
Grandma for the win!
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