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  1. bookfiend
    How about a watch with an alarm that he sets?
  2. bookfiend
    Yep, you need to stick to your budget. Fortunately, it sounds like your friend is fine if you bow out of the plan. However, it is likely she wil incur a cancellation or change fee if they have already booked the sites. You can quickly check the campground's policies on their website. IMO, you should cover any penalties.
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    I have all of these things! Does this leave any smudgy residue?
  4. bookfiend
    What did he do when he saw the first set of pictures?
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    Instead of hand towels, I have big stacks of terrycloth washcloths. They are just the right size for hand drying and wiping up small spills. After one use, I drop it to the floor and leave it there to clean up the next floor spot (typically dog, water bowl drool). Then they go into a small seperate laundry basket for bleach wash every 3 days or so.
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    Ok this thread absolutely should become heir to the how-to-avoid-the-stroller-lady thread. :D I will be checking in tomorrow! Maybe take pictures of all the unfinished honey-do projects at your house - Oh wait; you want him to come home right?
  7. bookfiend
    Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men by Leonard Sax This book has a few very interesting chapters on the dynamics between video games usage and boy brains. He sites several research studies, and I think you would find it useful to read/discuss together with your son. It totally changed how my husband viewed videogame usage in our home and strongly influenced our approach today. This author also wrote "Why gender matters." Another fascinating read.
  8. bookfiend
    How about one of those old-fashioned, housecoat/dusters?
  9. bookfiend
    I'm a bigger gal and the sides felt too tight for me. I had to actively claustrophopia at bay by reigning in my mind with worship songs. Also, VERY helpful - a blindfold or washcloth over your eyes. I was in an open tube, but the top was mayby 2-3 inches from my face.
  10. bookfiend
    Did families pay big money to be part of the group/hire the teacher? This may be why they feel entitled to direct the content or structure of the class.
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    Can you slide it under the couch at the end of the day, and prop it up on an easel when in use? I actually like the write on the window option the best!
  12. bookfiend
    Breakfast food. Helped us so much.
  13. bookfiend
    Very hard - I'm so sorry. :grouphug:
  14. bookfiend
    Peach tones would be very pretty on her and with the dress. There are some great videos on You-tube about how to apply eye make-up if she hasn't had much practice.
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    I've just started looking at some of the links provided. For Texas, the answer keys are given, but instructions for taking the test are missing. For example, how long does the student have to complete each section.
  16. bookfiend
    I have never even considered if these tests were available. May I ask to what purpose you use them in your home?
  17. bookfiend
    You two could get together and create the next mega-thread, crazy stuff I found at my parent's house.... Sometimes laughter is the only way out.
  18. bookfiend
    I wonder if the reason that children are able to handle this with more equamity is that they aren't s#xually aware. Whereas, as adults we know exactly how sick and potentially threatening this man's actions are. Children would more likely relate g#nital exposure to bathroom habits and think gross/weird. In some ways their innocence protects them, in others it makes them more vunerable. just pondering.
  19. bookfiend
    Most of our stuff started out old. I really like old stuff.
  20. bookfiend
    :D Wonderful News! Happy bigger family to you.
  21. bookfiend
    Sweetie, the fact that you aren't in bed with the covers over your head - speaks volumes about your mental fortitude and strength in the middle of crazy. :grouphug:
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    Does he play the notes on the flashcards in a timed manner? This is the only benefit I can see from them - quick sight reading and muscle memory of the notes, similar to knowing your multiplication facts cold. However, being able to verbally name the notes quickly has little to no value.
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    What are you chowing down on today? lunch - fresh corn on the cob and the last of the Cadberry mini-eggs from Easter What are you doing today? Produce co-op, planning 3 week trip to MI, school after lunch What are 5 things that need to be put away? I hope I'm not the only one with clutter. . . 3 boxes of fresh produce laundry birthday party decorations papers, papers, papers shoes.
  25. bookfiend
    Is there an heirloom something or item with special memories attached that you would be willing to give/share back to them as a couple. It would be a nice way of showing the new wife she is openly welcomed into the heart of your family (assuming she is). I also still like the wine idea. A really great bottle, from this year, that is meant to be opened in 10 or 15 years on their anniversary.
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