[Anyone else have a kid who hates history?]

We are reading thru "Living History of our World" books by Angel Odell. We absolutely love them!!

 

http://www.angelaodell.com/a-living-history-of-our-world-history/

 

I do add some living books for free reading.

 

Have you looked into Beautiful Feet history guides? That might be something that your DD would enjoy.

[Diet s/o Who here is on MFP?]

I am on there!! Add me. Same user name as on here.

[Green Smoothie Resources? And What kind of Blender?]

I had an Oster for years, and I was burning out the motor with all the new green smoothies I was making. Then, the glass carafe broke so we decided to upgrade since the motor was going as well.

 

We bought a VITAMIX. It was the best decision. I make smoothies at least 3 times a day. That thing can blend to no end!

 

My fave smoothie:

 

big bunch of organic baby spinach

frozen mango chunks (from Trader Joe's)

water + ice

melted extra virgin coconut oil

 

blend till smooth. YUMMMMMM

[Any order Jillian Michaels Body Revolution? Issues?]

Sounds like you'll be starting the workouts in shape.

 

Ugh, I wish I was in shape... I feel like slug going thru her workouts! (but I can see a little muscle definition!! I have a lot of padding to burn off)

[Any order Jillian Michaels Body Revolution? Issues?]

I didn't have a problem with it. I received my order with a few days.

 

May I ask, when did you order it? I heard that in recent weeks, there's been issues. :confused:

 

 

On a lighter note, how do you like the workouts?!?! I did her 30 Day Shred and am working through Ripped in 30. I love JM.

[Any order Jillian Michaels Body Revolution? Issues?]

I want to order, but am worried about some issues I read online about problems with shipping, bad customer service, and even credit card issues?

 

Anyone experience this?

 

How long did it take for you to receive your order?

[Downtown Abbey 2]

They are also replaying them on Sundays at 4 on PBS starting this Sunday, for me at least. It kind of stinks, though, having to wait a whole week between episodes.:glare:

 

Such a tease! I checked my local listings and didn't find it there. :angry:

 

:)

[Those who have left their children with family during hospitalization]

I've never had a C/S before, but I have left my family to give birth in the hospital. My parents live nearby, but I still wanted to make things easier for them.

 

Yes, have some meals made up in the freezer. If I were you, just make your kids' favorite casseroles and freeze them. Some things I like to have on hand:

 

homemade chicken pot pie

homemade chili

homemade pizza dough

lasagna and other pasta bakes

 

banana bread

blueberry muffins

homemade waffles or pancakes (make a big batch and freeze)

 

 

As for activities, I think that providing $$ for the local zoo would be nice, or children's museum. Money for gas? Sure, why not?

 

As for food for them? I dunno, can't they just eat what you have in your house? Are there dietary restrictions?

[Best supplements to support immune system?]

First of all, is sounds like he needs a lot of healing on the inside!

 

The viruses hit him hard, probably because he is a smoker. :( My dad was a smoker and quit probably 30 years ago, and he STILL can get hit pretty hard when he has a cold. If he can quit that, it would be the bEST!

 

Anyway, he also needs some gut healing. I would suggest the GAPS diet, but it's a big commitment. Or, you can take some simple baby steps.

 

Here's something that we follow from Heal Thyself

http://heal-thyself.ning.com/notes/14_Steps_for_Healthy_Guts

 

Some supplements that we take to stay healthy:

 

Fermented Cod liver oil/High vitamin butter oil (Green Pastures Brand)

Dairy kefir and water kefir

 

When a virus hits, we do the above plus:

homemade elderberry syrup

zinc

[We are the proud new owners of chicks]

We own 8 chickens altogether. They are amazing little girls. 4 of them are about 3 years old tho, so their egg production is slowing down. Once they stop, we'll have to give them up and get 4 or 5 more chicks.

[Downtown Abbey 2]

I haven't seen it either. My county libraries have them, but there are like 150 people wait list. A friend of mine in another county got them for me from her library. We had a Downton Abbey Season 2 marathon this week.

 

You should check your library!!!

 

P.S. it's SO GOOD. ;)

[Cloth diaper rash that I can't get rid of!]

I'm on Diaperswappers and never had an issue :confused:

 

Anyway, my suggestion is to REALLY kill the bacteria. Oxyclean doesn't kill bacteria. You can do this a few ways:

 

1. Cold soak with Bac-Out, then a hot wash with Dawn Non-Ultra dish soap, then a couple of rinses.

 

or break out the big guns:

 

2. Wash bleach and Dawn Non-Ultra.

 

Can you sun your diapers? I would REEEEEEALLY recommend that, especially if you are dealing with a possible yeast rash, the sun will kill it. Plus, the sun gets rid of stains really well.

 

Can you switch to prefolds? Some kids are sensitive to pockets. Also, I heard that some kids are even sensitive to Charlie's.

[Dear Dr Hive, wwyd?]

:grouphug:

[If you use stainless steel cookware...which utensils?]

I use wooden or bamboo with my S/S pots and pans. I own All-Clad and I don't like to see scratches. :D

[What is a scone to you?]

:iagree: To me it is a sweet biscuit that is baked, not fried, and not a yeast bread. Instead of being flakey like an USA dinner biscuit, it is crumbly and tender.

 

yes! The only "real scones" I've had here in the US are from English Tea rooms. Wonderful!

 

Wait a sec.... so how DO you pronounce scone??:confused:

[s/o coconut oil for the brain]

I am a firm believer in coconut oil! Unrefined is what you need to buy.

 

I buy mine from Mountain Rose Herbs.

[Handwriting kits at Target!]

I was going to purchase HWOT for DS. I'll have to take a look at my Target for this!

[Nursing during a pregnancy. If you've done it, please enter here!]

DS was 9 mos old when I got pregnant with #3. I nursed all the way thru my pregnancy. My milk changed, lightened up, but he still kept going. I tandem nursed till he was over 3 yrs old.

[Need Grandma name suggestions]

Have you asked her what she wants to be called?

 

:iagree:

 

FWIW, my mom is called Grandma. The kids see her on a daily basis (parents live a block away)

 

MIL is called Grammy.

[Kindergarten: HOD's LHFHG or Lots of Picture Books?]

I vote for LOTS OF READING! :)

 

Also, if you visit Ambleside Online or Simply Charlotte Mason, you can get a nice booklist for kids that age.

 

For my K'er this year, we'll be reading from the AO and SCM lists, doing Bible as a family, then AAR, HWOT, and MUS.

 

Oh... it's gonna be SO MUCH FUN!!!! :D

[What's the best book you've read this year?]

I read the Hunger Games trilogy earlier this year and loved them. I even got my hubby to start reading them. :D

 

I have about 4 books going right now. I need to just finish one of them and move on to the next.

[May have found son's bio sister.]

WOW!! So excited for you all!:D

[What to serve?]

I was going to suggest chili as well. Chili, cornbread, and a nice salad.

[Dr. Hive-give me a heads up before appt]

No I didn't. Would thyroid explain both the weight gain and the hard stomach? I will ask about that.

 

eta- So I googled thyroid symptoms and only matched 3 or 4- weight gain, irritable bowel symptoms, fatigue, and maybe anxiety/depression (but htey could be he life stage we are in) We have to pay for all tests out of pocket, so with only 3 or maybe 4 of the 10 symptoms listed, would it be worth it to get this test?

 

Yes, it would definitely be worth getting your thyroid checked. I personally don't have any thyroid issues, but it's always in the back of my mind since it my mom and sister both have thyroid problems.

 

It would also be good to get your vitamin D levels checked.

[Dr. Hive-give me a heads up before appt]

Did you have your thyroid levels checked?