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Haley used to do this a lot, so I asked her about it. She said that one time she planned a party but got no link. It said *There has to be at least four people in the room with you* in order to get a link. Hope that helps!

My kids have 9 pm bedtimes both during school and on weekdays. They both go places early enough that they cannot stay up as late as they want. They can read, though... and usually only Alex takes us up on that. No ds or anything like that. On weekends, they usually do go to bed with us. The only exc...

Well, we have dealt with this a while too. What we do is all eat together early, and everyone has what works for them. The family tends to eat a bit more (a burrito, salad) while the player tends to have fruit and yogurt, or a cheese wrap, etc. Then when we get home they will have the second half to...

With my son, who couldn't drink cows milk and refused soy milk... I did the half water half juice. But, I totally wish I had not worried about him becoming dehydrated and had just given him plain water from the get go. My kids now drink water and juice only at breakfast. Water is great and sufficien...

Yep, Wimpy Kid books have been read 3-4 times each here by Alex. Then he got in to graphic novels, which is fine by me. He really does LOVE being read aloud to, so we still try to do that as often as we can. How about books on tape? I see no problem with that. I love to listen to books on tape and f...

I am not going to watch, Lora... only because I think I would cry buckets at my emotional state right now. But, just had to say that if anyone watched The Blind Side with their kids... there is a good scene in this one to illustrate a front seat ride too early. Though a bit underplayed and the impac...

My kids (11 now) keep asking about this. I have seen many of their friends get out of the front seats. Some of them are big enough physically for this. But my two just got out of their boosters at 10 and a half. Haley's deterrent is her height (she is 4 foot 5) and Alex's is his weight (he is 60 lbs...

The twins are 11. Their daily chores are: feeding and letting in/out dogs OR clearing the table and helping load dishwasher. They alternate with this. Making their beds and putting clothes in hamper. Also taking 5 mins to straighten up before bed. Weekly: changing bed sheets putting away laundry pic...

Holly, your house has put you through the ringer!! That is cool about the job interview, keep us posted! Linda, I think that is neat about the tree prize! I just love that idea for earth day. I remember when my mom once sewed me some barbie doll clothes... she said NEVER again! LOL I am counting dow...

I know there are many can and bottle drives. Does anyone know if they make a decent amount that way? Also, a walk or run is a good idea. My hubby makes a good amount on that one. See if you can get a business to *underwrite* it.. then you have a base and won't need as many volunteers. I second care ...

Mine are in canisters on the counter. Just plain ecru ones that my Aunt had and she gave them to me... which I was tickled about cuz I always admired them. In our kitchen, we are kind of short on cupboard space, so they sit neatly tucked next to my microwave. Only 3 now, sugar and flour, and one for...

Really, what you do have to think about, is the *relationship* you want with her. I am not talking being friends here, or anything. Yet, there is a certain amount of give and take between a caregiver and an employer. I have been in the caregiver position at least a half a dozen times and really can ...

Yikes! As a Nanny myself, birthdays go with homemade cards, gifts made by the kids... cakes... special dinners (I do make dinners) and usually a gift carefully chosen for them. Not always a fancy one... one year the dh got a few rose bushes to plant. I do think it is professional to acknowledge her ...

My kids say it too... I would rather have that than some of the substitutions you could have.

Some of my faves I have put in inexpensive (but nice) frames, some with mats. You can present them as a gift for b-day or something to hang in her room. I have some displayed in our family room and kitchen, as well as the kids rooms. You could do the same with your faves too. The rest could go in a ...

If it were me, I would search Allrecipes.com for one with the highest rating, that looks easy enough. Then I would make that. Sounds yummy!

Holly, what about those par--baked rolls they sell that you could keep in the freezer? Those are easy to toss in the oven and bake quickly. Do you know the ones I am talking about?

Unless it is an extended family dinner, we don't do bread. Or unless dh makes homemade sauce, chili, or something special. Then we usually buy some fresh baked Italian bread from the store. We just have both salad and a veggie, and often some grilled chicken or sausage. But rarely do we do bread, an...

Patti, I think you have become famous for the coffee addiction. Or, is it *infamous*...... ha ha ha! Oh, and maybe the work coffee isn't up to snuff?? I have to admit I have become quite the coffee snob. Has to be good quality coffee ( I prefer Starbucks French roast) or other fresh ground. Then I a...

Cooooooooffffffffffffffffffffffffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......I love coffee♥ I usually do about 2 cups a day *minimum*. Some days more. Sometimes I make it at home, sometimes it's dunkin' donuts. Different flavors but always "regulah" at work, at home and from Dunkin. Tho lately - I've had no d...