Issue resolved. Thanks for the responses!

Yes you are correct!!

I replaced my Nook for a Kindle Paperwhite and I am so glad I did!! I also love my Speed Queen and Instant Pot. I make Quiver's Cinnamon Rolls every Christmas. They are the best!

Another vote for ProClick. I bought a bunch of spines on clearance from My Binding years ago and I'm still using them.

Also I think all the disinfectant spray floating around inside buildings are an allergy trigger to some. My eyes immediately start burning and itching when I walk into certain stores and my church.

Have you considered a Paperwhite? I have been wanting to upgrade to the Oasis but I can't really justify the cost. I loooooove mine! I also use a neck light when I have a physical book I am reading at night. Just remember not to turn towards your DH or you may blind him! I have Snap-On one. It is dimmable, but it is really bright. You may find it too bright if your other light is. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Headlamps/Rechargeable-Hands-Free-Neck-Light-(Green)/ECHDC038G

It's funny because in my state my kids are legally private school students. My state doesn't recognize the label of "homeschooling". I live in a low regulation state so the label doesn't require me to do anything, but you're right...it is good to know.

I have heard these as well, but not directly said to me. I have just seen memes like this floating around. I have had one vaginal delivery and one c-section, so I guess I am only a mother to one of my children. But you aren't a real mother if you only one one child. So I guess by this logic I am not actually a mom? I am still trying to figure out why I keep feeding these 2 young people who live in my home if they aren't my children. 😁

I didn't get that part either. I thought it meant the opposite -- if you have never hired a babysitter to go to the doctor, then you aren't a real homeschooler. I have never hired a babysitting ever so I guess I'm not a real homeschooler? Anyway, it doesn't bother me when people refer to themselves as homeschoolers who aren't technically homeschoolers, but in reality if you are home doing school then I guess the label does somewhat fit. I do personally see a distinction but I am not going to fuss about it. I have lots of friends struggling with virtual public school and it seems like a nightmare to me.

Most moisturizers have preservatives in them so using your fingers is no big deal. It is only an issue if you are using a homemade moisturizer or one that doesn't have any preservatives. Plus I am assuming your hands were clean.

I am confused about what the lie is. Plan are plans. It doesn't matter what they are. If I have plans to lay around the house all day and read and someone calls and asks if I'm busy, it's not a lie to say "I already have plans". It's absolutely true.

Hopefully the fast food place has a good manager willing to step in. I am not sure who would step in to defend a 14 year old on the ball field.

I agree with everyone else. My oldest started working at 15, and my youngest started volunteering at the same place at 14. (I would have gotten her a work permit at 15, but that was last spring so there was no work available) Both my girls want to work (we didn't even encourage them to get the jobs they have, the manager was given my oldest daughter's name as a good candidate) and they are allowed to spend how they see fit. We pay for everything except those frivolous Ulta purchases LOL. Not only would I never force at 14 year old child to work in an abusive situation, I would step in and encourage them to quit.

We have wire and I have no issues with it. When I freeze stuff in a plastic bag, I generally lay it on a cookie sheet to freeze.

I would make pudding or a big batch of hot cocoa. I generally use about 1 cup heavy cream to 3 cups milk when I make hot cocoa so maybe you could try half and half? Saturday it National Chocolate Mousse Day. I love the idea of whipping it and freezing it in dollops. I may have to try this when I need to use up heavy cream.

Or the five stars reviews that say "can't wait to try this" "This look soooo yummy!" I have wasted so much time making 5 star recipes that turned out terrible, only to find out every one of those 5 star reviewers had changed something fairly significant. Thank goodness I am a much better cook now and can use a recipe just as a guide.

Our hospital has a take a book/leave a book bookshelf in the waiting room. Maybe you could leave a bunch at something like. Of course, with Covid, this may not be an option. Little Free Libraries are also an option. https://littlefreelibrary.org/ You can type in a zip code to see if there are any little libraries locally. I typed in my zip code, and the one I know about wasn't listed, but I found one I didn't know existed. So my tiny town has 2 Little Free Libraries. What about one of those big recycling dumpster things? I know the last thing you want it to essentially throw them away, but if they are a burden this may be a good option. 800 books is a lot of books to find good homes for. I've used sellbackyourbooks, but I think they mainly want educational resources, not general fiction. I could be wrong on that. It's really easy to use! Just remember you can only send 50 (I think it's 50, but could be 30) pounds at at time.

I've never tried but it could be tasty. I would make a really strong tea and then dilute with the carbonated water. I bottle of club soda at my grocery costs just over a dollar, so it wouldn't be too expensive to experiment.

This. Bubly and Polar aren't sweet drinks, they don't taste like soda. I do drink them because in the summer I do like something a little fizzy. But, like Katy said, you can buy a bottle of carbonate water (much cheaper!) and add your own fruit juice.

We use Total Wireless and like it. It uses Verizon towers which is a must for us. We pay $100/month for 4 phones with data.

I've used them and it can be great sometimes and terrible other times. The nice thing is I can get stuff I can't buy locally. Leeks and fennel to name a couple. But, they have messed up several of my boxes. The biggest reason I quit using them is because they ship via FedEx. Damaged boxes, late shipments (and in the dead of summer this means delicate produce in a hot box for too long. They include ice packs but buy the time I have received it the ice pack has long thawed and condensation is everywhere in the box). I understand the point is to save produce from being thrown away, but sometimes I get stuff that isn't edible. Kale that has turned yellow, tomatoes long past being worth eating. Not to mention some of the more delicate product takes a beating in the box. Lettuce leaves strewn about, squished apricots. Anyway, I would recommend giving it a try.. you may get a great box. If you are closer to a fulfillment center, maybe the contents of the box will stay more intact. I think it is a good service, but considering the $9 shipping and some of the contents being inedible, I feel I can do just as well locally.

This is what I consider Chicken and Dumplings. https://bakerbettie.com/homemade-chicken-flat-dumplings/ So yummy! ETA: I actually read the recipe and realized I chose a bad example. The dumplings where I live are just flour and eggs, with maybe a bit of broth. No baking powder or butter. Sorry!

I'm from the midwest and slick, or flat, dumplings are the only kind of dumplings in my area. You will rarely find crepes around here. Big fluffy pancakes or waffles are the choices.

I've only had fluffy dumplings once. I think they are a thick batter that you drop by the spoonful into broth.

I am pretty sure she is referring a rolled, or stretched, dumpling. They are essentially egg noodle dough that you roll very thin. Then cut into squares/rectangles and drop into boiling broth. IMO they are much better than fluffy dumplings.