Tohru
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I agree with Quill. Let it go.
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I don't know, your girls are really young! I'd just go with their interests in the fun crafts, picture books, and maybe toss in some American Girl books. It doesn't have to be intense - they aren't going to remember most of it anyway, plus they'll be reviewing it all again in middle school or high school.
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According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, acne is most likely a sign of dietary issues. If it isn't hygeine or an infection, try diet.
For us and most everyone I know it seems to be spot on. Depending on where the acne is:
Forehead - eating too much salt
Cheeks - eating too much meat & dairy, not enough vegetables
Nose - eating too much sugar
Upper lip area - not enough fiber
Chin - horomonal distrubances
Back/Chest - not enough exercise or fresh air
While the body is sorting itself out through diet, this topical solution is pretty amazing.
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I didn't like FB because of the privacy concerns and I was getting way too emotional over stuff - taking things personally that I shouldn't have, so I left.
But after a year or two, I broke down and got an account because we homeschool and almost everything socially related in our area is communiated via FB. That is when I realized that even if you personally don't have an account, other people still post pictures of your children or mention you at events, the problem is if you don't have a Facebook account, you don't know because you're not on there.
Anyway, I'm glad that I am back on just so I can ask people to remove pictures of my children (or references to them) posted for events we both attended. We don't want our children to have a digital presence until they can make that decision for themselves.
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A group of children all got mono from eating birthday cake after the one infected person blew out the birthday candles.
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I wholeheartedly agree that a man should NOT offer a handshake to a woman unless she offers hers first!
I am a woman and I do not shake hands with men. I don't know how many times a man has offered me his hand only for us both to stand there awkwardly until he puts it away. Many Conservative & Orthodox Jews, some Asian cultures, and Muslims do not touch members of the opposite sex unless they are related, this includes shaking hands.
Learning how to handshake is important, but knowing when to not shake hands is just as important.
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What a great, strange series. I remember watching it several times because I thought I was missing something.
Oh, and Bob. Ugh! I haven't thought about that creepiness in years! Still shivering.
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That is hard. I try not to think about it. Only Gd knows.
Sounds like some fun, challenging stuff for your son!
ETA: The question is like: how many angels can dance on a pinhead?
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Inspiring! Thank you.
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I hop in the shower. Not sure why I say it that way because it sounds ridiculous. But yep, every morning, "I'm going to hop in the shower."
And I ask, "Did you take a shower?"
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From experience, is it possible? Like 20lbs, maybe more? It seems after a certain point when hormones start to fluctuate, it is really hard - near impossible - to get rid of those extra unwanted pounds.
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Thanks! Great ideas.
I'm going to try the Pine-sol. I seriously was super all natural before: Charlie's Soap, borax, vinegar, baking soda, sunshine...the guys got older, the problem got worse so I switched to chemical laden stuff, which helped for a bit, but even that's not working out anymore. So going for the strong stuff, Pine-sol.
Thank you Danestress! I didn't realize part of the problem might be because the laundry sits in the hamper (or on the bedroom floor) longer.
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When I do laundry, the girls laundry comes out of the dryer smelling fresh and clean and will stay that way untll they wear the clothes, however the guys...ugh!
I have a conventinal top loader because I really disliked the front loader and sold it. I use to be all natural, then went to Tide Sport and A&H Fresh Scent (I alternate out of habit.) I have hardwater. I don't use dryer sheets. I do all laundry the same (depending on fabric and color.)
Why does the male's laundry come out of the dryer smelling like dirty laundry and the bed linens will loose all the freshness smell if they are stored for a bit? Everything looks clean, it's just the icky smell!
Ideas? Please tell me what detergent to use to make the boys stuff and linens smell like I actually do take care of them too or if there is a magic trick to make the guy's clothes smell clean.
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The choices were too black/white. Asking as a question or requesting as a command really depends on the situation and who you're talking to.
In the situation OP described, I would not have asked, I would've just closed the garage door if I wanted it closed, if dh wanted it open, he would've asked me to open it back up. It wouldn't have mattered to either of us.
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I reckon this is why I like fruit and vege boxes. Instead of deciding what to buy and make I just get to work out what I can do from a limited range of options.
Me too, me too.
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Goodness! Yes!
When I do have to make a decision, I go back and forth several times before giving up and not deciding anything. It is so overwhelming!
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lol!
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I don't want this to be a debate and I don't want to hear any negative opinions about this. I just want to learn a little more about transgender issues because it seems more and more prevalent. The argument I keep hearing is "feeling being trapped in the wrong body", however there are lots of people that aren't transgender that also feel this way very deeply: such as people desiring to be amputees, people with an extreme sense of being the wrong race, having a different body, etc.
Is it a physical medical condition, something that was suppose to happen during pregnancy but didn't, a nuerological condition that develops as the brain grows, a mental or emotional thing, or something else entirely?
Thank you in advance for being kind with your response.
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I used to chew gum when I was younger, then I stopped and haven't chewed in at least 15 years.
I bought a pack on a whim (rather than munch on pretzels that were in the car) and Wow, I can't believe how such a little stick of Doublemint could light up my day! I was happily chewing that piece of gum for 10-20 minutes while I was driving and it was so much fun to chomp and crack and make tiny bubbles!
Amazing how such a little thing could make one go from a meh mood to super cheery.
Just wanted to share. If you're having a bad day, maybe try gum.
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Some books are meant to be fast, some books are meant to be slooooooow. Some are meant to be read fast, then reread again. :)
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I have the Rouge from X-men look, if she had thin hair. I have been considering dying it, but wanted to find out what to do when it was time to let it grow out so I popped in to this thread :)
I've heard the best solution was the demi-permanent dye on the roots and as it grows out, it washes out too. My mother went with the extreme pixie cut and just cut it off as it grew. It looks cute on her, but I'm a fan of long hair too so I think I'd wear a head scarf while to grows.
Whichever way you go, I'm sure it will look lovely.
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No idea. I would just ask again and if I still didn't understand, I'd ask them to resay it slowly by syllable and repeat them until I got it. Most people are touched if you really take the time to learn their name rather than continually botching it or avoid saying it. :)
-From some one that has a family with several hard names to pronounce.
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I really enjoy how clever it is. Yes, lots of spoilers all around, but it's still great to watch :)
I just started watching Season 3 on Netflix last night because we just renewed our subscription for the Fall/Winter time.
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Yep, typical 9yo boy. Think, Tom Sawyer ;)
When mine was like this, if I got to the point of being so frustrated that it was unproductive for everyone, we'd just leave and go on a walk. Some days are harder and need longer walks.
s/o How Long Does Your School Take? (Poll) Edited to add "no child"
in The Chat Board
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I feel like a slacker compared to everyone else.
All mine get less than 3 hours per day. preK through 12th.