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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 30, 2021 17:04:18 GMT
I have a ton of nieces and nephews. I only ever bought gifts if there was a family birthday gathering that I went to. I did buy Christmas gifts for a few years, but around the time my oldest was born (#8 on my side of the family) we started drawing names for the cousins to "give" gifts to each other at both gatherings (my parents are divorced). That lasted 12+ years--it stopped after not gathering once or twice and no one wanting to start it again when we did gather. It was hard coming up with so many ideas between 3 sets of grandparents, 2 cousin exchanges and our own family--and it was equally hard getting ideas for the other kids.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 28, 2021 0:50:14 GMT
I use the countertop. I've never liked the idea of the side of the bowl because I worry about shells and also because more often than not, I'm not using a bowl that would be good for that.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 27, 2021 20:57:53 GMT
I really liked the Staedtler pens when I could easily get them (at Studio Calico?) but I started using Sharpie Pens (.8) a couple of years ago and really like them. I'm not sure if they are officially permanent like the Sharpie permanent markers, but the package does say "quick-drying to prevent smearing". I still use a regular Sharpie Marker on anything slick (photos, certain stickers, etc).
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 27, 2021 20:28:19 GMT
Personally, I'm partially ok with the change for the SBTM kit because I keep the kits in a bin, not in the bags (partly because of the extra bulk and partly because I got so fursious with trying to get the cards & chipboard out of the tiny bags that I only wanted to do it once).
My biggest concern is that my SBTM kit shipped in the new envelope--I can't cut out most of the month circles (if I wanted to do something cute like that) because the shipping label covers up one side--but I'm also concerned because it downpoured this morning and is going to start raining again soon...if I hadn't gotten the envelope out of the mailbox when I did it might have gotten damp/soaked and then the marketing card & sticker sheet would be ruined, with possible water damage to the cards and chipboard.
I cancelled the Story/Stamp Kits a couple of months ago, but I would not be happy with the new envelope for that. I keep my story/stamp kits together and in the plastic envelope for a while. I like being able to see what's in the kit and quickly looking at the stamp.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 25, 2021 15:13:48 GMT
Yes, we set up policies before our boys were born because I was going to be a SAHM. We have a large policy for DH and a smaller one that he got right after graduating from college. We also got a not as large one for me. DH also has a policy or two through his work.
We didn't buy insurance for our boys, but a set of grandparents got one for every grandchild.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 23, 2021 16:29:24 GMT
The Huskers finally have a Bye week so I don't have to fret! But yet I don't know what to do with myself today...fall Saturdays are planned around football games!
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 23, 2021 16:26:02 GMT
I periodically use cast iron pans on mine and don't have any issues. I do try to wipe up spills as soon as possible, even just a "get most of the stuff" wipe around the pot. But when I do have cooked on messes that don't wipe up easily I use cleaner made for glass cooktops. I did buy a starter kit years ago that included a flat razor to help scrap up the really burned on stuff and have never scratched the surface using it.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 22, 2021 22:20:18 GMT
I live in a very blue city in a red state and I rarely see masks anywhere I go these days, maybe a few people at the grocery store. Our school district requires masks indoors, but compliance depends on the activity. Few places require them or even have signs encouraging them...but when employees don't even wear them there's not a lot of people wearing them as a courtesy.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 20, 2021 15:53:37 GMT
DH might have cereal once a week and the boys usually only eat it in the summer. They were never big cereal eaters so we usually only have one or two boxes open at a time. I pretty much stopped eating cereal a few years ago. Cereal was all I ever ate growing up, we used to have a cabinet with a couple dozen cereal options (for 6 kids).
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 20, 2021 15:46:00 GMT
If I eat breakfast it is usually something with eggs (over easy with toast, baked, scrambled, depends on my mood & my timeline.) The past couple of weeks I've been doing intermittent fasting so I don't eat until noon. It makes my morning easier, but I miss my egg breakfasts.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 19, 2021 18:16:39 GMT
I got my DD shipping notice on the 14th, but the number isn't even in UPS' system yet (my SBTM at least shows a label has been creates, but it hasn't moved). I'm not too concerned because I only ordered a few things, but its still frustrating.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 19, 2021 3:31:45 GMT
How exciting!
My Mom brag is that my 13yo actually smiled & looked like he was having fun during his music concert tonight! Normally he stands there & barely moves a muscle, but tonight he actually did some of the actions. He didn't appear to sing much, but I didn't mind. I reminded him to go up there & have fun, to try to sing. He claimed he wasn't going to do the actions because he didn't want to look like a fool, but he did them. I'm not sure who had the bigger smile tonight--him on stage or me in the crowd watching him smile!
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 18, 2021 15:59:23 GMT
I've only ever had electric so that's what I'm used to & know how to use. There are times I think I'd like a gas stove, but not enough to redo the kitchen for one. Since out only option is electric, I will only buy a smooth top stove...don't want to deal with cleaning around the coils.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 16, 2021 23:16:29 GMT
I'm not doing the Product Play class--I have a hard enough time getting through a normal class and know I'll never make it through a month-long one (no matter how simple short each day might be). I will probably do Prep Day.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 16, 2021 16:13:07 GMT
Oh that is awful. I wonder if that will be true for the SBTM kit again? I sub to just the SBTM (no add-ons this month) and my kit has already "shipped"...or at least the label has been printed.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 14, 2021 1:39:16 GMT
Wow! If I didn't know better I would guess that the voice was digitally dubbed. The physical resemblance is there too...although there were a few times I thought the actor could also go on to play Patrick Swayze next.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 12, 2021 15:56:43 GMT
We live less than 10 miles/30 minutes from a decent zoo, but there were days (as a SAHM with a zoo pass) I didn't want to go when my boys wanted to go because the drive across town is tedious...there were days I would have rather driven 130 miles of interstate to go to the Omaha Zoo instead!
When my boys were younger we always tried to go to a zoo when traveling because it was something they enjoyed & we would always see a new/different animals. As an adult, it wouldn't be my first choice of places to go, but I wouldn't be opposed to going.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 9, 2021 2:47:03 GMT
Very boring first two episodes--I too had to google who the doctor from Meredith's past was because I didn't remember him. The show just needs to end...soon.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 9, 2021 2:43:28 GMT
I'm right handed and I think I usually stir counter-clockwise, but only to start because if I have to do a fair amount of stirring I will reverse my stirring at some point.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 4, 2021 16:10:51 GMT
AE finally had a sale I was willing to buy from, but I think it was this summer or late spring. However, I have been a story kit/stamp subscriber for years so I didn't need anything from the kit sales
I haven't been tempted by many sales at SC over the last few years, even though I rarely have a subscription--the prices are nothing spectacular (and almost not worth it if you have to pay for shipping.)
I don't see this year being any different, even though they have to have a ton of stock.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 3, 2021 21:11:11 GMT
I have the Revlon one, bought it on a whim at Sam's this summer. I like it because I don't have to use a straightener any more--my ends would get so fried. I do have to let my hair dry some or it takes forever, but I also don't like using the high setting because it's too noisy & high-pitched. My only other issue is that the barrel is a tad too big some days & my hand starts to hurt before I'm done.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 30, 2021 18:18:51 GMT
We have continued to use a bottle drying rack long after our boys were done with bottles. It's great for cups & ziplock bags. We've even replaced our original one a time or two.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 29, 2021 18:14:58 GMT
Finally got a shipping notice for my October SBTM kit...any guesses on how long before it actually leaves the building??? Right now UPS doesn't even have "label has been created" or "shipping info sent" message--just the "we don't recognize that number" message.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 29, 2021 16:46:15 GMT
Definitely a buying year--but I blame a trip to Colorado for that! I loved so many travel lines, hiking/outdoors/fishing lines that I ended up with more than I'd need for 3-4 for trip albums (especially considering how much I actually use because I take so many pictures that also want to include...)
But at least I did use more of my stash this year versus last year. I never stopped going into the office and when I was home I had to supervise my youngest son's online learning. I was also in a weird place mentally because of my other son's schooling situation & decompressing after quiting a toxic gig job/friendship with a neighbor that I did not feel like scrapbooking much...wanted to just sit and watch TV in my free time.
I am halfway done with my Colorado trip (printing pictures at home for 2-12x12 albums has been interesting...) and hope to get that finished so I can do more everyday scrapping before December Daily starts.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 26, 2021 3:03:02 GMT
Well...if anyone is interested in weird, obscure and strange ways to lose a football game...just pick any Nebraska game from the last 10-15 years...I still can't believe what just happened...
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 25, 2021 21:22:40 GMT
We handed out candy last year & will do it this year. We don't get a lot of kids, but I have no issues with doing it, just like last year.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 25, 2021 2:46:19 GMT
My son had several nice tackles (including one for a loss) in his game tonight--some of them elicited nice reactions from the crowds, even the opposing sideline. He could feel the love from classmates, parents and school officials as they were leaving the field.
He also made me smile and shake my head because I could tell he dinged his hand a little bit on one of the tackles, but stayed in the game...
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 24, 2021 23:20:24 GMT
I didn't skip the SBTM this month and got the email about the digital file, but silly me I just naturally assumed it was on my digital page...nope.
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 22, 2021 19:53:35 GMT
Try watching that episode while on an exercise bike at the gym...not good...
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 21, 2021 22:47:58 GMT
I received an email that I was given a digital copy of the Care kit items to compensate for the delay. This was nice considering I skipped the kit this month. That is nice. Hope they offer digital kits to the SBTM subscribers too! Me too---and hopefully everyone doesn't have to bug CS about it either...just do it and send an email...preferably with an update about when/if kits will ship...
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