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Amazon has them. Search for dental tablet brushing aid and it should come up.
I cant figure out how to link from my phone, sorry.
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If you don't mind changing your return route, I'd recommend swinging into southern New Mexico and going to White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns. Meteor Crater is neat, as someone else mentioned.
You could also go to Kitt Peak National Observatory in Tucson.
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How is your family?
For anyone who wants to read about the crazy things happening in my state: here is an accurate account.... http://www.kansas.com/news/state/article136909803.html
Other than my uncle's farm house, all emerged unscathed. The fire didn't go far enough south to burn any of my family's other property, and all the cattle were on wheat pasture, which didn't burn. Unfortunately, the farm wasn't insured since no one was currently living there. Not sure if they'll try to rebuild or what.
My uncle said the hardest part was seeing the dead calves on neighbors' properties. Some of the cows perished with their babies, and others survived, badly burned, but wouldn't leave their calves' bodies.
He said herds of deer (and other animals, too) are all over the place, because there are no hiding places left and no food. The wind has already blown away all the burnt grass and ash, and it literally looks like a desert because the topsoil is blowing away in the wind.
I'm thankful that your family and buildings were spared. So sorry for the loss of the livestock. I'll be praying for you!
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Praying!
My family is from Buffalo, Oklahoma. So far all my family is safe, but my great- grandparents' homestead, that's over 100 years old, burned to the ground. My uncle had been renovating it to make it livable again, and it's completely gone.
My grandparents' home place is only 1/4 mile down the road and is still at risk depending on the wind.
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Biofreeze? It's carried in my local non-chain pharmacy here. My MIL has fibromyalgia and says it helps her pain.
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Yeah but...
I need a strapless front closure bra, probably in a 46 something or a 44 something.
Does such an animal exist? And if so, where?
I've never seen such a critter, but if you find one I'd like to know about it! That would be great! I hate trying to turn them around and I definitely can't do 4 hooks behind my back.
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Lana--Order bras online! Amazon has a decent selection, and there are a number of decent places online..... I agree, it is very hard to find G cups! Also, do you know about this place? http://www.herroom.com/plus-size-bra-cup-size-cross-reference,949,30.html Anita, Elomi and Wacoal have been my favorite brands.
I've thought about that so many times...just hate to get something that doesn't fit quite right. I am very narrow-shouldered so I almost have to try on every bra to make sure the straps aren't set too wide for me.
I'll check out the site you linked...I do like Wacoal bras! My current favorite is Modern Movement. I can find it at Dillard's for around $40 and it fits perfectly!
Lana
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I'm going to venture a guess that you're not wearing the right size bra. Have you been fitted lately? I would suggest trying a smaller band size and larger cup. Nearly all your support comes from the band, not the straps.
I totally feel your pain with bra shopping! I wear a 36G...very hard to find unless I spend big bucks. I recently had to buy a strapless bra, so I went to Dillards in the mall where the lingerie department is huge. I had ONE bra to pick from. Luckily it fit. I don't know what I would have done if it hadn't!
Lana
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I have no idea what curriculum we'll use yet, but here's my general idea...Still have lots of time to refine and change my mind since my oldest is only a 5th grader this year!
12th - 1/2 credit Government / 1/2 credit Economics
11th - 1/2 credit Oklahoma History / 1/2 credit
10th - Modern History
9th - Early Modern
The timing of the high school classes may change depending on when our co-op offers Oklahoma history and economics.
8th - Middle Ages
7th - Ancient History
6th - Civics (Uncle Sam and You) - this will probably carry over into 7th grade
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Walmart! Danskin brand. I have been very pleased with the quality. They range from a traditional workout tank to more of a loose-fitting sleeveless shirt.
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Thank you both for the help! You have given me some wonderful, valuable advice! I definitely want DD to learn the bar-diagram method. If she chooses to use another solution method, that's fine with me, but I think it would help immensely. DD is fairly comfortable with two-step problems, athough she doesn't always intuit which operation to use.
I'll take a look at the level 3 book. And now I'm considering adding level 1 or 2 for my younger dd.
Thanks again! This forum is always a wealth of information!
Lana
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DD11 is halfway through CLE 500 and I'm beginning to realize just how weak CLE is on word problems. I'm looking at adding FAN Process Skills next year along with CLE 600, but wasn't sure which level to get. Would you go with level 5 or 6? DD is just an average math student, so while I don't want to overwhelm her I do want to challenge and stretch her a little bit.
Thanks,
Lana
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They fit but pants and sleeves might be a little long. A dress should be fine.
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I don't know if it would work for yoga, but what about oldies? Pretty much everyone likes songs like The Twist, My Girl, etc. And kids would probably get a huge kick out of Purple People Eater!
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I have 1 pair of leggings and a Perfect T and I'm hooked! Love the fit and how soft and comfy they are! The only thing I don't care for is that every consultant has a different shopping method. I've joined several Facebook groups and they all do it differently.
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I'd just encourage her to keep trying and to trust her coach. As she watches the other kids, she'll begin to see that that piece of equipment or skill is safe and fun. And a good coach will gently work with her, teach her to trust, and coax her past her fear over time.
My dd started rec gymnastics at age 7 and was absolutely.terrified. of any high skill - zipline, high bar, uneven bars, etc. She just completely shut down and clung to her coach and refused to even try. But she loved every other aspect of the gym, so we stuck with it. At some point about a year ago, something clicked with her and now she has much less fear of heights. She all of a sudden was able to do the zipline, and it progressed from there. It took years of her coach working with her, modifying skills to accommodate her fear of heights, and pushing her past her comfort zone just a little bit more each time.
I wouldn't let her sit out - that makes it too easy to quit. Our gym will allow a hesitant child to go around the different areas with their class, even if they don't participate at first. The coach can still try to involve the fearful child and encourage them more.
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My rules are that we do school unless you are throwing up, have diarrhea, or running fever. I will make judgment calls on things like body aches or headaches. Usually I can tell when a child really is feeling awful or whether they just want to milk the illness to get out of schoolwork.
I follow the same protocol for myself. Unless I'm completely unable to function and confined to the couch, school is in session.If it's just a bad cold or other mild illness, we'll do a lighter load than normal. Maybe play some educational games if they're up to it or watch educational videos. If it's the flu or other on-the-couch-feeling-miserable illness, it's a free pass to watch as much junk cartoons as you feel like.
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I found a great pair of fleece pants at Walmart of all places. I believe they were Danskin brand, and they're more of a straight-leg sweat pant. Not fitted like a yoga pant. They are super comfortable and almost too warm for me here in Oklahoma.
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"To see" would be an infinitive, acting as a noun, I think.
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I'd try to wait it out. In the meantime, you can do a warm heating pad or compress on the ear to help alleviate any pain. There are OTC drops that will help too.
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Saute some minced garlic and the sliced onions. When those are starting to soften, add some diced potatoes (even frozen hash browns can work in a pinch) and cook until they are close to tender. Add the sliced bell peppers and several handfuls of fresh baby spinach, and about 3 oz. or so of sun-dried tomatoes (Not the kind in oil, these come in a bag in the produce section. I use about half the bag). Cover and let the spinach wilt, then add your sausages and cook until heated through. I season with salt and pepper, and maybe some oregano and crushed red pepper if I'm using plain sausages (normally I use Italian sausage).
Lana
ETA: Forgot to mention that a sprinkling of shredded Parmesan is also good to add at the end.
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I've had kids do this to me (younger than 12, but still...). My response is always, "You're welcome to have a snack here, but this is all I have. If you don't like it, go home and eat." This is for neighborhood playmates that just casually drop by to play. If it's an arranged play date, I'll typically make more effort to have something I know everyone will like or can eat, in the case of allergies.
I really don't understand the culture of feeding the neighbor kids every time they come over. When I was a kid, when we got hungry, we went home and ate, then rejoined the rest of the kids playing. We never expected someone else's mom to provide snacks just because we were playing at their house.
Lana
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Our previous house, which was new construction, had a breakfast nook and a formal dining room. The nook was only big enough to seat 4, so we did use our formal dining room fairly frequently.
Our current house is 40 years old and has a dining room, but no eat-in space (unless you count bar stools at the island). It's a slight hassle to carry dishes/food down the hall to the dining room, so
My next house will have only one dining area, but it will be large and open to the kitchen. I'd like it to be big enough for a table for 8-10.
Lana
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My girls do recreational gymnastics. The fee is $150 for a 9 week session, one hour a week. They do give a 15% discount for subsequent children, but there's also a $35 annual fee.
Lana
Anybody good at editing?
in The Chat Board
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I'm an editor. I've worked for Serenade Books, a boutique publisher of Christian romance books. I've also worked for independent authors and I'm currently the editor for www.creatingagreatday.com.
I'd be happy to take a look for you!