I don't know much about dual citizenship, but I DO remember reading that one thing to consider if you decide to apply are things like military or other requirements for the other country (Bolivia, in your case). For example, Israel has mandatory military service for all citizens (with a few exemptions, of course). My mother was looking at applying for UK citizenship (she was born there, daughter of a Englishwoman and an American serviceman). However, the UK will only approve citizenship for children born when she was if the FATHER was a UK citizen. I've now written citizen so many times that it looks misspelled.

We went to the Bronx zoo earlier this year and stayed just across the GWB in New Jersey. That's not going to Manhattan, but the savings versus staying in New York were well worth it (even factoring in bridge tolls).

You can bring dry foods in your carryon, no problem. If you're flying with YOUNG children, you might want to look at the TSA page about flying with children because you'll have different allowances (like baby food and liquid for a baby is exempt from the liquids restriction). We bring empty water bottles thru the security check point and then fill them on the other side. YOu can do this at water fountains or you can sometimes get a friendly restaurant worker to refill yours, or at least get ice. I did that the last time we flew - I got a drink at Starbucks and then asked if they'd be willing to fill my bottle or give me ice. While you cannot bring ice packs (there's an exception for keeping medication or infant needs cold), you can bring frozen FOOD. The last time we flew with sandwiches, we packed them with frozen peas or rice :)

We buy screen protectors for our electronics, but DH always gets them on ebay. You might be able to find Kindles there, too. We bought an older model (the kindle with the keyboard) there earlier this year - we were JUST looking for an ereader, though, not a game tool. You could consider looking at ipod Touches. The screen will be much smaller, but it can be used as an ereader (there are kindle and nook apps), plus you can play games, listen to music, whatever.

On the "Official" FB page for the anime girl where you can watch the video of her making up ONE eye, you can see how amazing the make up techniques are. Her nose is wider than the full face done up would make you think. It's an impressive use of light and shadow. That said, I kind of flashed to the National Geographic "Taboo" episode about corsetting: (NSFK? it does show a woman tightening up her corset)

Phoenix? It won't be crazy hot anymore come Thanksgiving, but still warm enough to be outside hiking and exploring. There are LOADS of things to do here, whether you opt to stay just in Phoenix or explore the surrounding areas. If you're only going to do 3-4 days, I'd stay in town.

You can read Nook books with the app on your ipad. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook-for-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch/379003589

Do the children actually HAVE to get new godparents? I understand that at the time of baptism the godparents make certain promises, but for many families the godparent ends up being more of a favorite aunt/uncle in terms of execution (and potentially as the guardians of the children if wills are written that way). Is it because the children would have to be baptised into the new church? I'm honestly curious about the logistics of converting with children. I completely understand that any new babies they have would need godparents in compliance with the new church's rules.

Or bottles of water if you're willing to buy bottled water. I took one of our refillable bottles on our ToT walk last year and it was empty relatively quickly (handy that something got lighter while we walked ;) ). Hopefully you won't end up with a neighborhood littered with empty cans/bottles, but I think a drink is a great idea.

The Harney site rates their teas in several ways. You might want to look at their rating system to help decide what it is you want in a tea and go from there. I find that Irish breakfast is usually a "sturdy" tea, but I'm currently only drinking decaf, so I'm drinking their decaf ceylon.

But did you do it around cousins or other non-nuclear family relatives?

I got a book of "20th Century Erotica" from a clearance rack at B&N or Borders once. It has a decent mixed bag of themes. You might also want to look at (if you're willing to use your computer) the website entitled lit erotica dot com. You can search by theme (at the bottom of the main page there's a link to stories, and then scroll down on the next page until you get to categories - I've also sent you a link in a PM). The screens aren't discrete, but I just went there and there wasn't graphic teA, but rather it says EROTICA all over it. So, people walking by will notice what you're looking at.

Can you make the applesauce in a crockpot? It won't do 8 quarts at a time unless you get 2 (I don't think? is there an 8 qt cp?), but it would definitely solve your burning problem.

If you're not attached to the Le Crueset brand, IKEA has similar pots. I have a large dutch oven from IKEA. It was on clearance probably because of the color (it's avocado and the main display was all blue): http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40131725/ ETA: I've only used mine for roasting in the oven (and then making gravy in the pan). things didn't burn. We also have Calphalon pots and things don't automatically burn in them. I use them nightly. They're not non-stick, but with an acceptable amount of oil they don't stick. As an example, with a spritz or two of Pam and only turning the heat on our gas stove to medium, we can make fried or scrambled eggs and be left with a pan that looks like you could just wipe it with a paper towel and completely reuse it.

A relative I used to get these from frequently has either stopped sending them at all or stopped sending them to me (either way - win!). So far one of my favorite conversations about an email went like this: Relative: so, I got this email that says I won some massive amount in the British lottery Me: have you EVER played the British lottery? Relative: well, when we went the one time there's a chance we bought a ticket. Me: right. a random draw ticket like the pick 6 here? how would they know that it was you, Mr. John Doe, who bought the ticket AND somehow know your email address to contact you? And wasn't that trip like 30 years ago? Hang on - lemme google "british lottery scam" Relative: you can just look it up like that? Me: yes. Oh look. Right here on the official site for the lottery, they have the text of the scam email, explaining that it's not true. A nice dream, I'm sure, but no. England isn't emailing to try to give you a million pounds. Relative: so, it's back to work on Monday, then. Me: yep. Also, Bill Gates won't send you money for forwarding emails. Ever. I Promise. :)

We have one like this: http://www.completek-12.com/Purple-and-Teal-Large-Cart-p/cartlgpurtl.htm - I don't know the original name for it, and I think I bought it a Linen's N Things. It's 12 years old. It still holds a MESS of library books (we've filled it tightly and then piled more above the sides. I take it to some park days and use it to haul the 2 gallon water jug plus random other things. It collapses flat.

How are you guys figuring the loss? I showed my process above (subtract the two weights in grams, divide the loss by the higher number to determine the percent of the higher weight), but I'm willing to have that be incorrect. If that's how they're figuring it, the 14% is roughly correct (one of my percentages could be rounded to 14%). Either way, it's above the "generally accepted" 10% loss. But again, those two weights aren't the best numbers to use. We need to know the discharge weight.

I wouldn't necessarily assume he needs suppliments or that her supply is too low initially. There isn't enough information yet to assume either (because we're missing that lowest weight). It's quite possible that his weight gain is adequate once we know the missing piece. Also, (I can find the study if you need it) there was some information out of Canada that indicates that surgical birth babies gain weight slower initially. It can be increasingly hard to find doctors who are willing to prescribe domperidone, FYI. The FDA is trying to crack down on doctors prescribing it for lactation (it's a GI drug). I know that's not the case everywhere, so YMMV and all that.

"Weight gain after birth should always be measured from the lowest weight which is usually on the 3rd or 4th day" (which might be discharge weight since she would've stayed in hospital longer after the surgical birth). (that's from Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple). Those weights you listed - are they actual decimals or are they pound ounces (did he weight 8.8 pounds or 8 pounds, 8 ounces?) 8#8oz = 3855.54 grams to 7# 6oz = 3345.24 g = 13.23% loss 8.8 pounds = 3991.6129 grams to 7.6 lbs = 3447.302 g = 13.63% loss (assuming I did that correctly - subtracted the difference and then found the percentage of the difference and the higher weight - 510.3/3855.54 in the first example) Assuming you stick with one or the other, that's a loss of 13%. However, the birth weight to current weight loss isn't as accurate as that lowest weight, and that's what you need to know. That said, talking to an IBCLC would be very helpful. If they're in the US (or covered by US law - I have no idea how this works for military families), seeing a LC is now part of the Affordable Healthcare act, and it's definitely worth contacting her health insurance provider to find out how to use that service: http://www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines/

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:iagree: In case anyone wants to read up: http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/db/food/double-dipping-is-germ-warfare.html It's still socially unacceptable, though, and it's a good social rule to learn.

I think the one on the marshmallow fluff one is a good one for ease. They even call it "Never Fail Fudge." I made marshmallows for the first time last December, and they were WAY easy (if you have a stand mixer). Just in case you need something else to consider. We did marshmallows and those "hot chocolate blocks" that King Arthur Flour posted.

Yeah, yeah - it's Wikipedia, but... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_Christ Just a little drive by linking. And honestly, I was interested to learn that there was another denomination that uses the Book of Mormon.

I picked it up from the library today.

Not all of them. There are several nontrinitarian denominations.