Just one datapoint but we are a no fluoride family. None in toothpaste, no treatments. And we have well water. Dh and I have a decent number of fillings from when we were kids (using fluoride toothpaste). Neither of our kids has ever had a cavity. They ate healthy food and brushed 2x/day. I think fluoride may be good for people with poor diets (sodas and sweets etc) and/or poor brushing habits. But I’m not sure it’s the end all be all must use for good dental health.

Where did you go? I’m looking at Spain as a possibility for next year. Would love to hear more!

My husband shut me off for any big trips this year. We are going to Martha’s Vineyard in late July and will be camping in Acadia in early Sept. We will be hiking in the NH Whites for a long weekend. For my bday he gave me a weekend anywhere. I’m having a really hard time deciding. I want something that’s a direct flight from Hartford (or Providence) that’s not too far from wherever we fly to since it’s only a weekend (probs Thurs to Sun). Any ideas? Charleston is doable and I love it, but I’d rather go somewhere new. I checked out Newfoundland/Nova Scotia/PEI, Sonoma/Napa, San Antonio, Mackinac Island, and Lake Tahoe but none of them worked. If you have any suggestions let me know. We love hiking and nature, culture, quaint towns and moseying around. Ideally we’d travel in May. Second choice would be November. And I’d want warm in that case.

Praying

I would rank them all the same nutritionally but I’m sure McDonald’s is the most expensive so would choose the frozen option for that reason. A frozen veg and tossed greens are just as easy as the fries and would be healthier sides.

Our favorite goodnight book! https://www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Mr-Dan-Yaccarino/dp/0152163867/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1RMG9FSQP6Z0F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3r4WctTD2smB0bnaMfX_qMdpcynZ0-9-5a8OX8nBhtrAxJKIZDgIaX69TNGKj9xGyPbEpLVmnJqs5Z10KX2qn5EHYsr8Mt3teDxrsm02U52hdsE5gRtzwNLAVmb0aGEtW9NhAzv7lyyzfRRhhpsElQlHOPEcXyF__JOYOcnlXXKe0yFDz1RCPNwz0P9xrozYNc3HHBGe7XjIVC1uBOjKgQ.r_h8WE2D4tbKinndvX-SM5RHUJOj86L23bpTx-aMb4E&dib_tag=se&keywords=good+night+mr+night&qid=1712400744&sprefix=good+night+mr+night%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1

If you’ll be hiking in the NP maybe a camel back. We hike all over (US NPs, Alps, Pyrenees, etc.). Cinque Terre was surprisingly difficult and unless you go down into the towns not easy to refill water. Enjoy! It’s one of my fav places.

In no order and probably not complete but these are ones I would watch multiple times The Middle The Office Modern Family Sex and the City Downton Abbey Schitt’s Creek All Creatures Great and Small Chopped This Is Us ER Frasier Mad Men The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/15/long-covid-symptoms-flu-cold

I love surprises but unfortunately 99% of the time I’m on the giving end. I’m fairly certain my surprises are usually welcomed and loved though.

Have her register with Creative Circle. I believe they’re in most major cities but if shes looking for remote work, that won’t even matter. She’ll do a zoom interview and then they will send her emails with different opportunities. I have always had enough editing work so have not applied to any of the CC job postings, but there are a ton. Hope this helps.

If you like Modern Family you may enjoy The Middle. Or Schitt’s Creek. All Creatures Great and Small is like a bowl of warm soup.

My daughter tried these but wasn’t crazy about them. We now both have the makeup erasers and love them.

I think it’s fine, especially if it passes the sniff test.

I love this series. Dh and I were talking about it over dinner last night. I decided to check when season 4 was starting and was thrilled that it was starting 45 min from then! It’s a wonderful one hour escape from the real world.

They just downgraded to 5-10” 😭

We were expecting 9-15” tonight through tomorrow. Now it’s been downgraded to 5-10”. I was so excited for it. Now I’m bummed.

CT here. Forecast calling for 9-15” tonight thru tomorrow. I’m so excited!

I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine having the stress of that as a breadwinner. And the ego hit. Prayers that he finds something soon. My dh’s boss was literally fired from a VP job at a Fortune 500 company at 60 yrs old. He was devastated and never thought he’d find anything. He ended up being hired at an even better company for more money. May it all work out for the best.

Mules! Can make any flavor really. I’m partial to cranberry, fig, or standard Moscow. Just use a flavored vodka with ginger beer and lime juice.

Kindle, Audible or magazine subscription.

I feel like if you got decent airfare and airbnbs vs hotels you could do Europe in that budget. Maybe consider Andalucia area of Spain or Lisbon and the Algarve in Portugal (or even Azores or Madeira) if you wanted some beach time.

I always see lots of these sets at antique stores, if you have time to check some local ones. I have a vintage set myself, though mine are toleware.

Travel. I love traveling with my young adults. I know our time as just 4 are winding down, so anytime I can make it work, I plan a trip for all of us.

Matthew McConaughey - can’t watch anything with him in it. Even his commercials grate on me.