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Post by magentapea on Jul 27, 2014 17:10:17 GMT
So, the question I guess (if you made it this far) is do you see fruits and veggies equally in terms of being a healthy choice? I do. They are both natural foods, not processed, and lumped together in one category on the food pyramid. But, once you add a ton of junk to it, it can change to a non-healthy choice (ex. canned cherry pie filling and fried zucchini).
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Post by magentapea on Jul 27, 2014 17:05:34 GMT
Thank you! I am tired of explaining to people that Common Core is just a set of standards and not a prescribed curriculum. One of my FB friends posted a video of a conference against CCSS where the speaker said that on any given day in every school across the country, students in the same grade would all be doing the exact same thing at the exact same time. I can't believe the garbage that uninformed people are spouting.
FTR, I am neither for nor against CCSS. I just don't like to hear such misinformation being spouted as fact.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 27, 2014 13:50:54 GMT
I like the vibe here, too. I feel more comfortable posting here than I did at 2peas. Although, I admit, I do miss reading some of the more epic hairflip threads . It was like a mini-soap opera at times.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 27, 2014 13:14:37 GMT
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Post by magentapea on Jul 27, 2014 12:38:47 GMT
You can do it!
Math was always my weak spot, I couldn't do it if my life depended on it. Last year I was subbing in a co-taught math class (basically I was just doing crowd control while the other teacher taught) and it all finally clicked! Then my nephew asked me to help him with his algebra homework and I understood even more. For me, math has become easier the older I get. I am hoping the same for you with your science classes.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 26, 2014 21:23:01 GMT
Like the others before me, I would need more information before I could determine if I would try to reestablish a relationship with them.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 26, 2014 21:20:49 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 26, 2014 21:18:48 GMT
How much it will affect your home value depends on a number of things. For instance, what is the price difference between a 2 acre lot and a 4 acre lot, coupled with the market value (not cost) of any improvements and the price per square foot of recent sales, all of which differ by market area. In a good market, comparable sales are valid for 6 months from the closing date, but it has been acceptable to use comparable sales from up to 1 year in rural areas. In short, if you aren't planning on selling or getting the equity out of your home, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 25, 2014 18:03:00 GMT
((Hugs)) That stinks!
My vent for today is that DH's family is having a reunion next weekend. It's 5 hours away. We have been planning on attending, and the ILs know this. Last night, DH says, "I don't think there's room for us at the house." WTF? His sister's family of 6 uses 3 bedrooms, while my family of 4 is stuck in one. Plus, MIL is (most likely) giving our bedroom to the guest that they have staying there the entire week! DH says we should stay at my parents cottage (which is 1-1/2 hours away and currently has no water) or sleep in a tent (I have a bad back, and we won't fit 4 people and 2 dogs in a tent comfortably.) Neither option will work, so once again, I'm going to look like the bad guy for saying that we have to stay home.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 25, 2014 17:43:24 GMT
Thanks for the update. I am still thinking positive thoughts that it all ends quickly in your favor.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 25, 2014 15:32:09 GMT
It has already been a month? I have to say, I am liking the vibe of this site better than the old one. It feels more welcoming and has a lot less snark.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 24, 2014 12:08:26 GMT
I'm sorry about the loss of your dad. It does sound like your stepmother is a hoarder. My inlaws are hoarders, too, and my DH has picked up on that tendency. I am worried about what happens when they pass and we are left to clean out the house. I have tried to help them, but they don't see any problems. (I did start stealing expired food and bringing it home to toss just to prevent them from getting sick.)
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Post by magentapea on Jul 24, 2014 12:01:59 GMT
Not a baking idea, but my Mom uses sauteed zucchini and onions in a fritatta (did I spell that right?). I make a zucchini casserole that is basically diced zucchini and baked ziti combined.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 24, 2014 11:50:53 GMT
I agree! That and certain misspellings drive me bonker's (just kidding. I know it's bonkers.)
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Post by magentapea on Jul 24, 2014 11:48:01 GMT
I'm sorry you can't be there. It probably bothers you more than it bothers her. I know when I missed events for my kids it was always worse for me than for them. That mommy guilt is a powerful emotion.
I hope the injections help ease her pain.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 24, 2014 11:43:19 GMT
Congratulations on your new job.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 24, 2014 11:33:06 GMT
I started decluttering the basement yesterday. I emptied out a file cabinet full of old papers and extra school supplies. I found over 250 unopened glue sticks and 75 new folders! I guess I won't need to do back to school shopping ever again.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 23, 2014 16:22:37 GMT
Thankfully I have never been in that situation, but I believe that I would tell the cheater that they had X amount of time (a week?) to tell their SO themselves, because after that I would be telling what I knew. I would only tell if I knew for certain, though. For instance, if I saw them out with someone, yes I'd tell, but if it was a rumor, I wouldn't share it as fact (but I would probably tell what I'd heard). I would rather have a friend upset with me but having their eyes open to what was happening than to blindly ignore it and she ends up looking/feeling foolish.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 23, 2014 14:05:25 GMT
We didn't. We got to our hotel around 2:30 am, and had to be up to leave for the airport at 5:00 am. Then a long flight and when we finally got to our honeymoon room, our first priority was sleep.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 23, 2014 12:34:15 GMT
I watched Extreme Weight Loss. I was so impressed by that woman and what she was able to do in a year. And her husband, too. It was very inspirational.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 23, 2014 12:31:22 GMT
I would do both. The tile flooring will sit higher than the vinyl flooring you currently have, so when you are standing in front of the vanity, it will feel shorter to you. Plus, if you ever change the vanity, you might not get one with the same footprint as your current vanity. In the grand scheme of things, removing and reinstalling both will not take up that much more time and effort than having to cut tiles and work around existing fixtures.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 23, 2014 11:42:41 GMT
I'm so happy that she came out of hiding. Seriously, my first waking thought of the day today was wondering if she came back.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 22, 2014 22:59:57 GMT
I think I agree with almost everyone listed here. I cannot believe the lines of people waiting to get a seat at Olive Garden and Red Lobster around here. I wouldn't eat there if my meal was free!
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Post by magentapea on Jul 22, 2014 13:27:54 GMT
When I was in elementary school, I was one of 3 or 4 Lisa's just in my classroom (in the 1970s). I haven't met anyone named Lisa that was born since the '80s.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 22, 2014 13:25:50 GMT
What a tragedy. I'm glad he got to know what it is like to live in a loving home.
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Post by magentapea on Jul 21, 2014 18:42:27 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by magentapea on Jul 21, 2014 15:53:57 GMT
I had never brined anything before I made these during the week. THANK YOU!!!! They were great!
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Post by magentapea on Jul 19, 2014 21:20:54 GMT
I'm sorry you got sick, but I gotta say . . . that meal sounds AMAZING!
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Post by magentapea on Jul 19, 2014 21:11:27 GMT
Welcome fellow refugee. Glad you found us!
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Post by magentapea on Jul 19, 2014 12:48:14 GMT
Not a big deal here, but my nephew owns a company that supplies those magazines to stores, so I'd be more bothered by the fact that he didn't patronize nephew's business.
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