Imprimis
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No, and frankly I'm more concerned about the chemicals used in most commercial sunscreens than I am about sun exposure. If we are going to be out in the sun for extended lengths of time, I will have them apply sunscreens that have less harmful ingredients.
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I love tilapia, but am trying to find a new source that isn't farmed in China. !
Just a heads up: Some studies are showing that farm-raised fish in general, and farm-raised tilapia in particular, might not be a good choice for people with asthma, heart disease, arthritis, and other auto-immune problems because of the unfavorable proportion of omega 6 (which is high in tilapia), and omega 3 (low in tilapia). This link refers to the Wake Forest study
Farm-Raised Tilapia Could be a Bad Choice for Those with Heart Disease.
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I have been helped by so many people here! I can't think of ONE person whose posts I pay more attention to only because there are just too many!
:iagree: I really and truly appreciate gaining insight from such a wide range of educational views, world views, etc. I have learned SO much from this board.
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I really like the David Babaii line. I like their shampoo, root pump volumizer, and, hair spray. Our Super Target used to carry this line, but unfortunately I haven't seen it there lately.
ETA: Loreal also has a sulfate-free line of shampoo called Ever-Pure that I like also.
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I can't say enough about Apple products. Of course, we have 5 Apple computers in addition to our handheld products, but we are HUGE fans!!
Oh, one neat thing about the Nano is, if you order it from the Apple site, and you choose to get new, you can have it engraved free - oldest dd had a really neat scripture on her first iPod about music. It would add a special touch!
ETA - And don't worry about her knowing what to do - my kids have had iPods since the iPod minis (about 6 or 7 years ago) and even my youngest knew what to do LONG before I did!!
I agree with all of this. We have had both iPods and off brand mp3 players, and have found we get so much more for our money going the Apple route.
Ds has the nano and dd has the iTouch (Mom has a nano :001_smile:). In addition to iTunes music, there are so many neat, useful, educational, and just plain fun podcasts out there (and they are free!). And, the Apple Applications available for the iTouch and iPhone are amazing. Dd downloaded Great Expectations (for free) from the App store for her iTouch. Of course, not all apps are free, but dd has found many that are. We have been very happy with our nanos and iTouch.
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Thank you. The Stones are a fun group to see/hear live. I saw them during their 1981 North American Tour and now my dd has taken to wearing the souvenir shirt I bought at that show.
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Heidi, your blog is beautiful----amazing photos and lovely sentiments throughout. Congratulations!
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Someone has to do it. Denigrating it by calling it 'macabre' is wrong, and I would suggest, cowardly.
Wow. So everyone has to share your view of after-death issues, or they are cowardly and wrong?
I saw noone "denigrating" death or dying.
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So someone dealt with the 'macabre'.
We also cremate in our family, but I always make sure to honor the body and be there to say goodbye. Because we can hire people to do some of the 'dirty' work doesn't mean there isn't any. Combing my grandmother's hair, kissing her hands, arranging them, was very important to me, and not the least bit macabre. The dead also need loving care.
That's wonderful. I was holding my mother's hands as she died in my home, and I'm so thankful I was there at the time. However, how a family chooses to say good-bye to a loved one after his or her death is entirely an individual issue. Also, how someone achieves closure is not "one size fits all.' If some people find the idea of a funeral with an open casket macabre, well, then, that's their right. It doesn't make them wrong.
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Who dealt with the body and the details about inviting everyone?
She was cremated, as per her wishes. Her husband, with the family's help, attended to the details.
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I don't know. The whole funeral thing just seems to macabre to me. I much prefer a memorial or a celebration of life.
I could not agree more. And, I will not make my children attend funerals. They did go to one for a grandparent, but opted out of subsequent ones. I did not force the issue.
My children did attend a "celebration of life" for my sister when she died---she did not want a traditional funeral. We put together a life-story video featuring photos of of my sister set to her favorite music, we shared memories of her, and comforted each other. This was done at a beach park my sister enjoyed visiting. For our family, it was the perfect way to say good-bye and find closure.
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Here's one from NASA in FL!!!
Spelling: It's not rocket science. :lol:
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I started walking in the mornings--a nice way to start the day and it really helps. I try not to pig out, but am otherwise not super-strict about what I eat. I've lost about 20 pounds since July doing this.
:iagree: with this, except for the morning part ;). I walk in the early evening. I have found that when I keep to a regular routine of fast-walking, I really don't need to change what I'm eating to stay at (or get to) a weight I'm happy with.
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Well, my dd is 14. She likes shopping, she likes meeting with friends at the mall from time to time. I have no problem with that. However, I do not drop her off as in "leave the building." My other two children and I stay in the mall. We go our way, dd and friend go theirs. We do "run into" each other occasionally, and I try my best not to embarrass her :D.
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We have no dress code around here. Sometimes we might stay in pjs all day. Sometimes I have a knight, or a super hero, or a ninja, or a clone trooper to teach. If we are going somewhere, sure they get dressed. Just staying at home anything goes.
:iagree: Yes, many a day I taught a pirate, Spiderman, Batman (sometimes even a combination of the above:)) when my ds was younger.
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My 5 year old DD actually likes doing workbooks and stuff like that.
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My dd, also, enjoys workbooks. Her favorites are Brain Quest (which has a bit of everything in it from phonics to science), The Complete Book of Phonics, Spelling Workout A, and A Reason for Handwriting.
We also do Rocket Phonics, Horizons Math, and lots of read alouds, including many Five in A Row books.
She takes a homeschool art class every Tuesday, and piano lessons on Wednesday.
She really loves doing nature walks with big brother and sister, but, I've been shelving that lately, so I need to get back to that.
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Some other books featuring animals my son enjoyed when he was about 8 were The Cricket in Times Square and The Mouse and the Motorcycle (and its sequels).
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Prayers for your son and :grouphug: for you.
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I have a kid like that- he is 13 now and still a challenge.
Does your son really feel you love him unconditionally, no matter how badly he behaves? Are you using withdrawal of love to control him? For my very sensitive son, getting into a negative feedback loop with him really upsets him- even if I feel righteously that he deserves my criticism or punishments. I have to step back, be the adult and stop the cycle, and start fresh, calm and open to him, try and see things from his perspective and stay patient.
I would say your son isnt meaning, consciously, to behave in such a challenging way, so to punish him isnt really going to work because its not something he is trying to do, so he probably can't easily stop it either. Something in his life, combined with his unique way of seeing the world, is causing the behaviour to play out the way it is. Could well be that Dad is not so available and you are distracted without your pregnancy and not 100% present with him.
All I know is that with my grumpy, beligerant,obnoxious (and sometimes totally gorgeous) son, when he walks into the kitchen first thing in the morning, I try and start fresh and love him as if he was my newborn baby, as if all the trials and arguments we have had lately havent happened. I just think that's what all kids need- a 2nd chance every single day, every moment if possible. I see my job as not stooping to his level and reacting to everything he does- trying to see from a higher perspective. Easier said than done, of course.
Peela, this is such a wonderful and wise post! I absolutely love what you said about starting fresh each day and loving your child like he was a newborn. I really do believe it's so important to keep holding our children close even when we sometimes feel we are at our wits' end with their behavior.
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I have a few favorites:
The Republic of Tea's Pink Grapefruit Green Tea
Teavana's Mandarin orange Green Tea
Stash's Morrocan Mint Green Tea
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:lol::lol: Sounds like doctrines of Jarlsberg to me. LOL
Or the Swiss and their brand of holey-ness....
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I've read some on the history of domesticity in the US and the 70's was the heyday of newly marketed processed food. I think our moms were so excited by the convenience they lost their minds. My mom is a gourmet now. :)
You know, I think you have a good point here. As I mentioned in my other post, my mom was actually a good cook/baker, but we ate a ton of convenience foods when I was growing up. In addition to the fact that she worked full-time, the novelty of the processed food market is probably why so much of it worked its way into our home.
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I have used Spelling Workout with all 3 of my dc (little dd is using A now) with much success.
It teaches spelling patterns, rules, and it's phonics based. SWO also teaches basic proofreading skills, which I think is helpful.
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This sounds yummy. I've never made a standing rib roast before. Where can I get this foolproof recipe?
It really is delicious. Here it is---Foolproof Standing Rib Roast Recipe : Paula Deen : Food Network
Eczema on Lips?
in General Education Discussion Board
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You could have her try applying raw honey to her lips. My eldest frequently had eczema flare-ups on her hands and arms when she was in the 10-12 year age range, and, while she never had lip eczema, I would frequently see honey mentioned as a treatment when I was researching her condition.
Also, remind her not to lick her lips, as saliva can aggravate the condition.