Can anyone help me understand photos and MB and how it all works? I've been told that more MBs is better and that a good quality photo should be around 5 MB. I used a photo editor program (Lightroom) and changed the lighting of a photo slightly. The photo went from 5 MB to 25 MB. How does that work? Does that mean the photo is any better? And in what way does it make the photo better? For printing? I'm clueless. Thanks for any help!

Dogs and Swords

Thank you! Did you do Singapore 6A and 6B and then move on to Dolciani?

We just finished 5A of Singapore Primary Mathematics. We also do a mental math practice book from Sinagpore and Hands on Equations and some of the Process Skill book 4. I decided to print out the Math Mammoth tests and try those as well. I find the curriculum to be so different. Like the chapter test 1 had exponents ... we haven't learned those yet (and I actually don't see them in Singapore book 5B either). The Math Mammoth test also had lots of variables and prime factorization - again, two things we haven't see. So, it makes me wonder if I need to add these things in to Singapore or if these are concepts that MM introduces early. Otherwise, I am very happy with Singapore. Thanks for any help!

Definitely will look at Costco this week!

Thank you! Has anyone bought a refurbished Kitchenaid? They are a little bit expensive for what I want to spend.

Looking for a stand mixer that doesn't break the bank but can be used for making bread and baking cakes and cookies and such. Not top of the line but that gets the job done.

Going to make this!

This sounds great!

I have been cold turkey about 20 days now. I agree fruit does taste good. I just need to find easy stuff to eat, and I do still have that craving for something sweet that isn't fruit sometimes. Physician's advice.

I'm looking for gluten free, sugar free (or super low sugar) recipes. Or go-to snacks at the grocery story. Preferably dessert type snacks that taste like I'm eating sugar even though I'm not. Thank you!

I bought a bunk bed and a king-sized headboard from Wayfair and both are beautiful and of great quality. No complaints.

Thank you! I am going to buy a couple of these to try!!!!!

I can't drink coffee anymore so I am looking for good tea recommendations. I don't like fruity flavors but prefer toasted coconut/almondy flavors. (or something similar) I am also looking for ways to sweeten the tea without using sugar. Thank you!

These comments have been very helpful. What are good foods to eat when you are grain and sugar free? Are all fruits okay? Beans? Potatoes? What about black coffee?

Thanks. It definitely gets better when she eats less things like corn. I'm just wondering how most people do it - no gluten, no dairy, no corn, no sugar ... that is really hard.

Dr had mentioned possible SIBO but the insurance would never cover the cost. I will tell her about probiotics!

A friend is dealing with candida problems that come and go. She has taken Fluconazole many times. Going no sugar helps a lot. She notices that when she does eat sugar or when her period is near, her vaginal yeast infection symptoms return along with minor tailbone and spine pain/numbness that lingers for a while. Anyone know what this might be? She does have various gastro problems (IBS, acid reflux - has had an endoscopy) and occasional pain under both breasts (had mammogram) and under armpits (seems to come after she eats certain foods) but continues to be seen by doctors who offer no real advice. Food sensitivities are an issue and she is gluten and dairy free.

Thank you BeachGal! I'll try the liquid rooting hormone.

LOL! I have a love hate relationship with my perennials.

Thank you!

new wood

So when the graft dies, does that mean it's dead dead and won't recover?

That totally makes sense. It never really did well after I planted it.

I read that it is best to prune in early spring but I did it in the fall because it just looked so awful with all the dead leaves. I'm just wondering if I should leave it and see what happens next year.