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Post by threegirls on May 14, 2019 17:17:35 GMT
There aren't any rolls of 20" vinyl available either... maybe the market will support that when they release it... I'm sure Silhouette will selling the vinyl to go with the machine. I can't see them passing that money-maker up!
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Post by threegirls on May 9, 2019 20:30:58 GMT
I recently went through this with my mom and dad's house. They lived there for over 50 years. My sister, brother and I hired a real estate agent who also ran an estate sale business. If we used her as the agent, she would run the sale for just a small percentage of the proceeds. All in all, the stuff was only worth a few thousand dollars. What was left was donated or trashed. We didn't have to lift a finger which was very nice.
Cleaning out a parent's home is so hard, time wise and emotionally. I feel for you.
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Post by threegirls on May 5, 2019 23:17:24 GMT
I don’t need a narrative to read his smirk. It speaks for itself. The same way a woman is judged for her resting bitch face? What an insanely asinine statement. Judging a book by its cover is wrong and just plain stupid. zookeeper This hit home with me. I can't tell you the number of times my facial expression has been misconstrued. I've been asked, "What are you so mad about?" or "Why are you sad?" Ugh, I wish I had a dollar for every time someone asked me one of those questions. I remember from my childhood my mom always asking me those questions. Sometimes my husband of 20 years asks me. Various other people throughout the years have also asked. People, I'm just sitting here. No need to be concerned. If I'm mad, I'll let you know! Maybe the kid didn't know what to do other than just stand there with a goofy look. I know I've been judged by the look on my face. I didn't like it.
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Post by threegirls on May 1, 2019 13:06:47 GMT
I am so sorry for you and your daughter. Teachers should never make their students feel stupid! I have two kids with IEPs and one of them was definitely made to feel stupid by several different teachers. Yes, several, even by the intervention specialist who was supposed to be helping her! Grrr. Definitely talk to the teacher and I would go ahead and involve the principal. You want to nip this in the bud now. Also, you should be seeing her papers and especially her tests. Request them - all of them. You asked "..what to do when it is the teacher that makes your child feel unworthy?" My answer would be to monitor, monitor, monitor. Go ahead and be the squeaky wheel. Research your child's disability. Learn everything you can. If you have a local children's hospital you might want to check with them to see if they have any seminars (for parents) that discuss learning disabilities. The more educated you are, the more confident you will be when dealing with teachers and administrators. When your daughter gets an IEP make sure the teacher and school follows it. Sometimes they will do great in the beginning but then let things slide. Monitor the accommodations. Talk to a school psychologist and find out what accommodations are available to you daughter. Have you talked with your daughter about her learning disabilities? I got so fed up with our last school that I pulled my girls from there and sent them to a private school that is for children with learning disabilites (specifically dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia). The school is very honest and open with the kids. The kids can learn, they just learn differently and that's ok. They use a program called The Mind That's Mine The Mind That's MineThe school also teaches children to be their own advocates. It's difficult and a long process but kids do need to learn to speak up for themselves. Your daughter is still pretty young but now is the time to start talking to her about advocating for herself. The more she knows and understands her learning disability the better she will be at advocating. Little conversations here and there with her can go a long way! Good luck. I'm very passionate about this subject!
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Post by threegirls on Apr 30, 2019 17:18:11 GMT
I friend of mine got married to a guy who doesn't get her craft. (grumble grumble). I noticed he has been posting some of her stuff on Marketplace and is pricing it for what it originally cost. He had a white scrap shelf on sale for $100 originally. A few weeks later, it is down to $50. I feel sorry for your friend. I could never marry a guy who doesn't get my craft stuff. If my husband sold my craft stuff I'd have to sell his fishing gear, gardening items, bee keeping boxes and accessories, general tools, cooking gizmos, books and a crap ton of other stuff. I used to participate in our LSS "garage" sale every year. Since the LSS went out of business I have donated to a school and the Vets.
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Post by threegirls on Apr 27, 2019 1:40:13 GMT
I give the lady credit for embracing her decorating style. She didn’t hesitate at all!
What is the name of that style?
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Post by threegirls on Apr 8, 2019 21:10:26 GMT
My daughter's boyfriend asked her to prom while he was chewing on a piece of chicken. Does that count as a promposal? No, they are not a thing at her school and they never were.
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Post by threegirls on Mar 21, 2019 20:07:59 GMT
Despite our work customs we have people from around the world who come here every day who want to work in the USA. Of course...America is preferable to some other countries depending on what you want and what you’re leaving behind. Doesn’t mean it’s perfect or that some aspects couldn’t be improved. I never said America was perfect.
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Post by threegirls on Mar 21, 2019 12:49:43 GMT
Despite our work customs we have people from around the world who come here every day who want to work in the USA.
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Post by threegirls on Mar 19, 2019 13:14:13 GMT
If the man is confident in one, yes!
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Post by threegirls on Mar 19, 2019 13:04:07 GMT
My husband would probably describe me as a tightwad. We wouldn't have any fun if it weren't for him!
When it comes to menstrual products I don't skimp. I have three girls so I spend $$$ on these items. It's one of the few things that I will only buy name brand even if they are not on sale.
I'm as fiscally conservative as they come but even I think they should be given access to as many menstrual products as they need!
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Post by threegirls on Feb 22, 2019 14:20:44 GMT
As a previous poster mentioned, look at having her tested at a children's hospital (if you have one close). We are lucky and our school district will usually accept the test results from our children's hospital. Although there was no guarantee.
We had our youngest tested at our hospital and it was one of the best things we ever did. They provided us with so much useful information including resources available outside of the school system. Check your insurance, testing might be covered. Also insurance might cover some therapies (like occupational).
We became so fed up with the constant bureaucracy (and other things) that we switched our two girls that have learning disabilities to a private school dedicated to dyslexia/dysgraphia/dyscalculia/ADHD. Life has been so much easier since the switch!
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Post by threegirls on Feb 9, 2019 2:41:31 GMT
I think I'll use this to scrap some of my favorite recipes from my mom and grandmother. I really like the colors of the papers. Also, my youngest daughter loves to bake and cook and she always wears an apron. She has a vast collection of them I have lots of pictures of her in the kitchen wearing one of her aprons.
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Post by threegirls on Feb 9, 2019 2:33:41 GMT
Nope!
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Post by threegirls on Feb 5, 2019 22:30:17 GMT
$6,000 (no insurance) this was 2 years ago. Included everything
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Post by threegirls on Jan 30, 2019 20:15:14 GMT
This thread got me thinking about the homemade rice pudding I make. It doesn't usually last too long around here (my girls love it). By day 3 it is gone. I googled "how long does rice pudding last in the fridge" It looks like the consensus is 5-7 days but that seems a little long to me.
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Post by threegirls on Jan 22, 2019 13:26:17 GMT
I don't know what your situation is but you might want to look into companies that provide elder/senior care. My mom didn't want it at first but ended up really liking the lady that was helping her. We also set up meals on wheels for her. The in-home services we paid for but I believe they are covered my medicaid. See if your county has an elderly services program. In my county it is paid for by our county taxes. They can provide advice.
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Post by threegirls on Jan 15, 2019 13:51:30 GMT
20 years - wedding gifts. We have the entire set including salt/pepper shakers, serving platters etc.
I have my mom and dad's set too but we haven't used them yet. Mom and dad had them for 64 years (most of the set survived 4 kids)! She also had everything, salt/pepper, serving, tea pot even!
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Post by threegirls on Jan 14, 2019 14:05:36 GMT
I'm running low on addictions right now. I used to be addicted to buying scrapbook/craft supplies but that has passed. My addiction to coke has also pretty much passed. I just have an occasional coke. Chocolate addiction has worn off too. This thread has given me some good ideas on what to try next!
I guess my current addiction would be the news but I'm in the process of kicking that habit. I don't need to check the news 50 million times a day (financial news mostly and to a lesser extent local, national and world).
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Post by threegirls on Dec 20, 2018 13:46:05 GMT
I used to hide all of mine inside our suitcases, plus then it was easy to bring them to the tree. This year though I decided the kids were old enough (19 & 23) for me to just put them right under the tree after wrapping Suitcases! That's a fabulous idea. I'm going to use your idea. I feel like a dang squirrel. I have so much stuff hidden in various little places and then when I'm ready to wrap I have to scurry around looking for the stuff that I swore I'd remember where it was.
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Post by threegirls on Dec 20, 2018 2:40:07 GMT
Two of my daughters attend a private school for kids with learning disabilities. It is an amazing school and has done wonders for my daughters. Most of the kids at the school have attention problems along with a learning disability.
Middle school kids have 15 minutes of mindfulness in the morning and 5 minutes of mindfulness after lunch. Trust me, that school doesn't do ANYTHING without research to back up whatever they are doing! I would imagine in order to handle a whole school of kids with learning disabilities coupled with attention problems you would do what works and mindfulness works for these kids.
The lower school kids meditate for a few minutes in the morning and afternoon.
It really never crossed my mind that anyone would have a problem with mindfulness.
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Post by threegirls on Dec 5, 2018 2:34:09 GMT
Moves since joining 2 Peas (2003) = 0
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Post by threegirls on Dec 3, 2018 23:11:31 GMT
This is great news. Wishing much success to both Doodlebug and Bella Blvd!
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Post by threegirls on Nov 13, 2018 14:09:56 GMT
Anyone a 2nd grade teacher or have experience with expectations on math st this level? My DD attends a private Montessori. They have been encouraging over the last year an app called XtraMath for us to do at home. It’s timed math facts. It has been a struggle for my daughter to complete in 3 seconds as it is set by the teachers. I asked to switch to old fashioned paper tests as this computer program makes her nervous and didn’t seem a good measure of what she knows. I’m having difficulty getting straight answers from the teachers - what is the expectations for speed and accuracy at this age as it relates to math facts? This schools is pushing these facts. But I’m just not sure my DD will get it at 3 seconds any time soon and it feels like we are just getting frustrated and starting to question if there is a learning problem. (Teschers wishy washy on this too) But are we expecting to much out of her at this age?? If you do suspect a learning problem, get her tested sooner rather than later. I don't know how your private school and district work but in mine the public school district does the testing even if your child goes to a private school. My school district dragged their feet on testing my middle daughter. They kept saying to wait, wait, wait. I knew inside something wasn't right. I kept requesting the testing and kept getting shot down. They finally tested her at the end of third grade. When my youngest started school I was seeing the same learning difficulties in her. We had had enough of the public system and I took her to Children's Hospital to have her tested. Both girls are now at a school for children with dyslexia and both are doing great! They have timed math facts at their school although the pressure isn't the same as at their old school. They use a method called Mastering Math Facts. I know I'm not answering your original question but since you mentioned the questioning of a learning problem I thought I'd mention testing. If you have a serious feeling about a learning problem, get her tested. It won't hurt to do it.
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Post by threegirls on Sept 24, 2018 21:52:56 GMT
I think you handled her comment just fine. I personally hate the words lazy and stupid.
The use of the words lazy and unmotivated are personally touchy to me. When my middle daughter was in first grade her teacher told me she was "lazy" and wasn't working hard enough. I knew she was wrong. It wasn't until third grade when my daughter was tested that what I knew all along was correct, she is dyslexic.
Despite having an IEP, never missing a day of school, attending math camp in the summer and going to a tutor year round, her Title One math teacher told me that my daughter was "unmotivated". Bull Shit. She works her ass off and she wants to please people. Needless to say, my daughter is not at that school anymore. She is at a specialized school for kids with learning disabilities and is doing great!
I understand that your son isn't in the same boat as my daughter but I thought I'd explain why I really dislike the use of those words.
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Post by threegirls on Aug 31, 2018 0:55:45 GMT
I don't know if my family keeps secrets. If it's a secret how would I know about it? Seriously though, I really don't think there are any.
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Post by threegirls on Jul 28, 2018 17:16:53 GMT
This is such sad news. I'll miss her posts.
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Post by threegirls on Jul 6, 2018 12:32:49 GMT
It's a mixed bag for me. If the kids/DH are home the tv is usually on. I scrap in the dining room and can hear the tv but not see it. The tv just turns into background noise for me. If I'm by myself I will plan the page in silence, put it together with music on and then write the journaling in silence.
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Post by threegirls on Jul 2, 2018 22:02:32 GMT
I'll validate you too. I would be annoyed.
I have to admit, I never knew there were college orientations for parents. I learn so much from this board! My oldest will be a junior in high school so we haven't done the college thing yet. When I went to college in the '80s there was not an orientation for parents (or if there was one my parents didn't go).
What is there to talk about all day?
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Post by threegirls on Jul 1, 2018 16:41:38 GMT
I bought a house before I got married. He did not contribute towards the down payment. We moved into the house together and he paid me "rent" which I put towards the loan although I could have afforded the loan on my own. He also split the utilities with me. He figured he had to pay to live somewhere and he might as well give me rent money. We got married 10 months after I bought the house.
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