Craziness, but I still have a banana clip in my bathroom drawer, lol. Haven't worn one in 20 plus years, so I have no idea why, but I'll have to get it out and show it to my daughters!

I don't like the beach either. I feel weird, because everyone else seems to love it, but I don't enjoy it at all.

You can make homemade tortilla chips by cutting them in triangles and frying them in oil until crisp. Delicious with homemade salsa!

I just sold some of my dh's philosophy textbooks on Amazon. It was easy, but the fees are quite hefty so I only sold books that I could get at least $20 for.

Whatever your intentions, it does sound holier-than-thou, and even as another homeschooler (whose kids don't know who the JB's are) I would have rolled my eyes at that. I also find all the thank goodness school is starting so I can have peace and quiet posts annoying. I ignore both types, or hide them if they are really irritating. Maybe you could customize who sees your posts and exclude the three who are always being negative.

Ah, okay. I was wondering why my yard sale phantom pooper story popped back up. Sorry OP. I was plenty grossed out at first, but once the term smearer (thanks, Kal ;)) was brought up I had the violated feeling. Totally stinks, right (pun intended)? So much worse if you are pregnant. :grouphug:

My dd is allergic to every disposable pad out there. They all cause extreme itching and burning. So she uses cloth pads, but even with those at the end of every cycle she experiences severe itching. It's not a yeast infection, and it happens every single month the last two days of her period. After trying a variety of home remedies (baking soda is the only one that helped and it still wasn't very effective), I'm taking her in to the GYN. In the meantime, does the hive have any insight or ideas? Google is letting me down.

:iagree: I was hoping you'd chime in!

Creepy. VERY creepy. And it makes me sad because it's true, even if it's completely innocent.

I know it's against the law to file a false police report, but what about false reports to CPS? Are there repercussions for malicious reporting, like the neighbor who blatantly lied about the state of a home because they didn't like the owner's backyard?

As far as the post office--I don't think so. :( The seller is technically responsible for ensuring that the book arrives in the described condition, so you could ask for a refund or exchange.

Different diapers work better/worse for different kids. Several of my kids ALWAYS leaked in Huggies. Another one of mine always seemed to get a rash if she wore Pampers. I've had good luck with Target's brand and Luvs.

:eek: :svengo: :blink: Now that is either disheartening because it doesn't really matter what we do or reassuring that it doesn't really matter what we do. :lol:

Is there an option to share the photos (look at the bottom of the pic)? If so, that's what I would do. Otherwise, you should ask her first. And actually, she should probably have asked your permission before posting pics of your kid on fb. It's not illegal or anything, but some people get really upset about that.

Ack, I hate these contradictory answers. I need this is how it's done always and at all times answers. :tongue_smilie: And it wasn't the HSDLA, it was something else (had heritage in the name, I think). But yeah, probably the same type, and as soon as my dh told me they provide a prepaid legal service they lost most of their credibility.

That's what I was wondering, if it would even be productive to deny them entrance or if you'd only be exacerbating the problem. According to the podcast, if you let CPS in they will then want to interview your children alone, and may ask leading questions that will put inappropriate ideas in their minds (i.e., does your father/uncle/brother ever touch your ****), thus causing damage where there wasn't any before. I know, it sounds like fear mongering to me too, which is why I'm wondering if it's true.

and you know you haven't done anything wrong, what should you do? My dh and I were discussing this, and to be honest I have no idea what the "right" answer is. The podcast he was listening to said to never, ever let them in, and immediately call your attorney. Of course, this organization offers a legal service that you can sign up for in advance, so if you have the foresight to plan ahead you can just give them a call. :rolleyes: Just curious what the right answer is, or if there even is a right answer.

Not so much regret using, but regret investing in products that we didn't use. Lapbooking, notebooking, nature study, and unit studies--how I adore the idea of them! But the kids did not like them, in any form (and believe me, I bought them all). So yeah, I regret that I wasted so much money, and I regret that my kids aren't the notebooking, lapbooking, nature study, unit studies types.

Okay, except for the baking soda that sounds almost exactly like my current recipe. I'll check for the expiration date too. Thanks!

Is there a secret? I never have good luck with these, and it seems like I lose half the egg along with the peel. I do the cold water shock, so what else could would help?

Sorry, Amy. :grouphug: Praying for you and for baby.

I would just let him go, and stop thinking about it or worrying about it. I'm sure you have a million things that you could focus on, why waste it on him? I guess I don't understand.

I am socially conservative, fiscally liberal, and used to marching to a different beat. Unmarried couples living together don't make me angry, I just consider it another sad reflection of society.

One of my daughters has no body fat, and she's always cold. So when it's 105 degrees outside (like today :glare:) she's still comfy wearing jeans. She knows that she needs a sweater or sweatshirt even when the rest of us are on fire, and while I don't think it's rude to mention once or twice that you are cold, if your guest is continually complaining I do think that is rude. Either way, I wouldn't change the setting, but yes--offering to loan her a sweater or get an extra blanket would be my suggestion.

Right there with you!