I love that movie. Last time I watched it a few months ago, I realized these women were supposed to be about my age, lol. That blew my mind!!!! It's hilarious though!

I don't think make-up is necessary, and I wear it. There is a difference between wearing no make-up & looking like you rolled out of bed or have put no effort into yourself. I have a lot of friends that are make-up free but wear jewelry, dress really cute, and take care of their skin, etc. I would definitely look presentable & put together. But make-up? Not necessary imo. 😊

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Jasmine EO smells really nice

I really love movies too. I'm looking forward to seeing "The Mountain Between Us" & "The Man Who Invented Christmas" 😊

I have a Brother SE 400. It cost a little more because it's an embroidery machine too. I had absolutely no idea how to sew or embroider when I purchased it (seriously, I didn't even know what a bobbin was). I have to say, it is amazing. It's self threading like the Singer you mentioned. Now, I can't compare my machine to a Singer because I've never sewn on anything else. I just wanted to say I've had my machine for a few years and love it. It is SO easy to use & well worth the investment. Just do your research, read reviews, and shop for the best price (my machine fluctuated in price greatly). If you aren't opposed to Brother, I highly recommend their machines. I have been so very happy with mine and have used it to make countless things (baby gifts, clothes, curtains, table runners, Christmas stockings.... the list is really endless). I think I sew well because my machine makes it that easy! Have fun! ETA- You can see my machine on amazon... it's about $300. You can buy a cheaper version without the embroidery arm.

We supplement with www.quill.org I like it because it's free and I can tailor the assignments. My son is in 8th grade, but it covers all grades. HTH

I put two drops in my face lotion every night. It's supposed to help with aging. But I can't say I'm seeing a difference. It smells lovely though imo and my skin feels really nice. My sister thinks it is your go-to for pretty much anything though. Have a bruise, burn, cough, sickness? Use frankincense😊

I think YL is just an overpriced MLM product. I would not sell for them. And I love essential oils.

Oil of oregano really works well for sickness. Peppermint on the bottom of the feet will help bring a fever down. I love tea tree oil and use it for many things.

I think adults are much more aware of sickness & germs, and I would imagine she was being very aware of keeping her hands clean, keeping safe distances, etc. I agree she would have been better off at home (Im sure she would agree too). I would just give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she needed to stay or felt obligated to stay & was taking necessary precautions to not spread germs.

I love carrot dogs with sauerkraut, yellow mustard, diced raw onion & chili beans â¤ï¸

Assuming your child isn't bound for the very best college, yes she can still attend without issue. Universities have remedial math classes that are required for some students to take. These classes count toward your GPA but don't count toward graduating credits. So it's not the best financial option, but it is used by many non-math people as a way to still enroll. I also agree with hiring a tutor beforehand if possible. Lastly, most universities have math labs with other students available to tutor (here it's free for enrolled students) - so that could be helpful when she's enrolled as well. 😊

chips and salsa, can that count as a meal? 😊

Yes. It's really effective. You need flour, cheese cloth or dish towel or hand towel, 1/4 cup warm water, and dry mustard (I use Coleman's from the grocery store). Mix dry ingredients. Slowly add water while mixing to create a paste. The consistency should be like thick pancake batter. Spread the mixture into the middle of the towel with a spatula or spoon. Fold the cloth into a rectangle ((bottom up, top down and both sides folded in). Put the side on your chest that doesn't have the folds. You can wrap it around your chest with saran wrap or just lay down with it on your chest & put a blanket over you. Remove after 20 minutes & throw towel in the wash. You will probably have red marks but they'll go away. You can also order mustard plasters off amazon, but it's the same thing - just disposable ETA - 1 tablespoon mustard and 4 tablespoons flour 😊 Forgot to add how much!

Agreeing with others. Sounds like she's just being sweet and not overstepping any boundaries intentionally. Tell her to make 3 dozen cupcakes. Everyone will enjoy them & your daughter will be very appreciative I'm sure. This just doesn't sound like a big deal to me personally, so I woudnt make it one.

Sleep. A mustard plaster. Oil of Oregano. Garlic. Vicks chest rub on feet, chest and back. All of these work well imo.

Amica saved my parents & my sister quite a lot of money (they have combined insurances through them). We use State Farm but are looking into switching. Quotes are free and I don't have to talk to anyone, which I prefer. www.amica.com

Nope. I hug a pillow though. I used to cuddle my sweet jack russel but she passed away last year :-(

My daughter has been through a couple of jerk friends. As a mom it can be upsetting to watch. My advice to her is that it's better to have no friends than bad friends. Fortunately, she has such a tight knit group now of great girls that have only love and kindness toward one another. Really, the best thing to do is simply remind your daughter that, how people treat you really defines how much they value you. If friends aren't treating you well than maybe it's time to back off from that friendship. My daughter calls it "friendships with fences". Basically, you can still be civil and behave as the bigger person (no drama needed), but you've put a boundary in place that keeps hurtful people with some distance in place. ETA- on my phone and can't see the microscopic typing

I did the free credit monitoring. It had the option to lock my credit, which I did. I can unlock it at no charge and re-lock should I need too. Equifax has stated (after receiving a lot of heat) that you can still be part of a lawsuit even if you sign up for free credit monitoring. But honestly, even if I couldn't sue them, I'm fine with that. Half of America was breached - the settlement isn't going to buy much of anything for me. Once my year is up, we may freeze our credit still... the information stolen can be used for years to come. Upthread I read that after a year we will be charged. How can they charge me if I don't cancel at the year mark? Did the fine print state this? Will they bill me? I didn't give any debit card information.

Yes. They are all black with stainless steel fronts & from the same manufacturer. My washer & dryer aren't a set though (although both are white).

Sorry that happened. Miscommunication really stinks. I know this is JAWM thread, but I was wondering about the days you have both children if your little one still takes a nap? When my kids were small it worked well to do the three 3's with my daughter during my son's nap time and I could often do any educational videos, computer learning, or sometimes read-alouds or even crafts when he was awake. Just wondering if nap time was an option. Hugs.

I like CLE or Rod & Staff for an almost 7 year old.

Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Spray inside shoes to eliminate odor.