Pixjen
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K9 allows you to set times that aren't available except by password. You could use it, and set it to block at all times. The only disadvantage is that when you bypass it with the password, it can be for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. After that, you would have to put the password in again. It might be a disadvantage if you wanted said person to have two or three hours, you would have to enter the password every hour.
:iagree: We've used K9 and like it. Plus, it's free.
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I wish I could come to your house for lessons on how to use our iPad so well!
Me too!
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I agree with everyone else, go to the doctor. It might be nothing, but considering your circumstances it's very important to have any illness checked out.
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Thanks!
If I resort to a book, I'll look for the one you recommend, Amy.
I will spend some more on the YL site, thanks Heather, that's the one recommended by an IRL friend.
Anyone else with brilliant ideas..... this is me ----> :bigear:
FYI - the Young Living website information is...well...very generic. They have to be because the FDA gets their undies in a bunch if there is even a whiff that your "Hoozywhatsit" will do anything that sounds like it cures or treats *anything.*
If you can, find someone with an Essential Oils Desk Reference (probably a YL member). It is stuffed full of all kinds of information about essential oils, application, and uses. Although it is specifically Young Living oils. (If you happen to live in the N TX area, I'll be happy to loan you my book.)
As wonderful as the oils are, a healthy diet and good habits are equally important. Sometimes EOs can act like a magic bullet (lavender on a burn will instantly take the pain away no matter your fitness level), but they can't keep you from getting sick if you eat McDonald's three times a day. KWIM?
And while there are some ppl who are anti-conventional medicine, each person/family has to choose what is best for THEM. And if that means seeing a doctor or taking 'script meds, then that's okay too. EOs at least gives you another choice to consider.
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When I've gotten the "...can't protect them from everything..." line, I have been known to say, "Do you let your child watch R-rated movies?" (Or PG-13, if the child is very young and I can tell they'll say no.) Then I go on, "I see it in the same vein. While eventually they will see sex, violence, drug use and other bad things, I wish to screen those things out as much as possible for now. There will be a time for them to be exposed to those things, but it's not now." This logic has left a pondering look on a few faces over the years.
We call that "selective exposure." :D
I do NOT what my kids to grow up into SpeSHuL SnoFLakes. I'm hoping they will be responsible, moral adults who understand that while there is both incredible good and terrible evil in the world, that everyone is fighting a hard battle.
But nobody warns you in the homeschooling books or lectures that "selective exposure" and having a good relationship with your teen means they might ask you what a F-bomb is and its meaning. Or why everyone in their dual enrollment sign language class was laughing at the term "BJ," and please explain it THAT them. :blink: :svengo:
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Anyway, my husband turned out not to be the man I thought he was. Instead of standing by me, he left. Apparently all the rest of our marriage (our home, our children, the life we built together) was not nearly so important to him as his..... well, you know.
*sputters incoherently* :cursing:
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I have solved my low libido problem. I will first drug my husband with hormone suppressing drugs, then declare myself a saint. By the end not only will I finally be off the hook, he will be worshiping me for my frigidness.
:lol: :lol::lol:
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Yeah, why don't they ever show the very un-sexy waddle to the bathroom with the hand between the legs? Or is that only me? LOL They always collapse on the bed afterward and just lounge around, but I cannot stand the thought of a wet spot. :ack2:
:iagree: :smilielol5:
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(I can't believe I'm going to talk about this publicly. I might delete this later....*deep breath*)
My DH and I have talked quite a bit about how men are microwaves and women are ovens. Women generally need some time to preheat which can look different for each person, even from day to day. Desire for a cuppa can change due to lots of different factors, and sometimes pinning down the exact cause can feel darn near impossible. Over the years DH and I have been both in sync, and desperately out of sync with each other. There were even several seasons where I wanted teA a lot more often than DH.
But in the last few years we have been in a drought. Neither one of us is happy with the situation. Some roadblocks we can figure out (those darn kids!:tongue_smilie:), but the biggest one doesn't have any easy fix. I had to have my ovaries removed because of an ovarian cancer scare and now I'm 8 yrs post-menopausal, at only 43. The side effect is very low/no "girly" hormones which makes teA very painful, which the body wishes to avoid both physically and emotionally. So far the only answer is localized hormone application, which I don't do b/c of all the hazards of synthetic hormones.
I wish there was an easy fix. I don't particularly want teA anymore, but it's a complicated mixture of hormones, pain and lack of interest because of the previous two. DH would like teA more often, but he's terrible at remembering preheating the oven, so that's another complication. But even if you removed all mental, emotional and environmental distractions, plus adding in plenty of preheating, have all the stars aligned, the hormones raging and both of us ready at the same time.....it's still physically excruciatingly painful for me. It has had an subtle effect on our relationship with each other. Thankfully our marriage is built on more than just physical compatibility, but I do often feel like we're roommates rather than a married couple. (I wish I could have a nice cuppa. *sigh*)
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You have a mascot! Seaman, the Newfoundland dog!
Wow, that was so obvious I have no idea how I completely missed it! :blink: Thanks!
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We are The Corps of Discovery Elementary. Originally we were Discovery Homeschool, but it never felt like it really fit. Then when DD was in middle we read a story of Lewis and Clark from the dogs point of view and we fell in love with Corps of Discovery.
Homeschooling is a long, long journey through unknown lands to a far away destination. Sometimes the road is smooth and easy going, and other times it feels like being trapped in the Rockies during the dead of winter. Every day is an adventure! :tongue_smilie:
I'd really love a mascot, motto and tshirts, but I've never come up with anything that seemed to fit. If DS had his way it would be a Lego minfig. *lol* I kinda lean towards a lion/aslan. But I don't know that a lion has much to do with Lewis and Clark.
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I've always dreamed of a public proposal, but it's not for everyone. DH's proposal to me was...not exactly what I expected or hoped for. I don't particularly think raw meat adds to the romance. :glare:
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Well, first of all... his seeking someone else is not about you. Stop pretending it is. It is his failing alone. If you keep clinging to this notion that it is about you, you cannot get over it. The fault is on him. Stop taking on his failure as your own.
THIS. I went through this with my ex, who sought out two relationships in the brief year that we were married. It absolutely, positively has NOTHING to do with you.
I know what that emotional roller coaster feels like. The feelings of anger, betrayal, and the soul rending feelings of self-doubt. I already had terrible self esteem issues before I discovered what was going on (twice!), and my feelings of self worth were completely in the toilet by that time.
In my case, my ex was a complete sleaze and went off and did the same thing to his next two wives. Not saying your hubs is going to do that...just that it's all about the choices HE is making, and has nothing to do with YOU. :grouphug:
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I just have to chime in and make a rebuttal to a comment I see on here all the time about TOG. It's not ONLY for older kids! You can very easily use it with youngsters and only children. I've used it with both older and younger kids, and can work just fine. Granted, all curriculum depends on the dynamics of each family/child, etc., so it may or may not be for you.
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My DS just started OT because of his grip. His OT recommended having him spend some time each day writing, doing mazes, etc. on a whiteboard or to hang his paper on the wall. She said this will make it harder for him to press so hard. Also he is to keep a "magic penny" in the palm of his hand using the last two finger to hold it in place. Hopefully one of these ideas will help your DD.
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I like that more schoolroom-less folks are posting too!
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I recently read an idea about buying reusable lingerie bags that go in washing machine, and using them for fruits and veggies. Inexpensive and green! I just keep forgetting to buy them when I'm at stuffmart. :glare:
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We love our PlanetBoxes! Expensive but very durable and works for any age. My kids love the magnets and I like the sleek stainless steel look.
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I love this thread! Now I don't feel so bad that my 8yr DS doesn't know how to tie laced shoes. He is usually barefoot, in flip-flips, or velcro sneakers when it gets too cold for bare feet. :)
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Thank you! Thank you! I've been trying to figure out a gentle way to interest my DS in improving his drawing and writing skills, and I think he'll love these. :001_wub:
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I can't stand screen protectors. They make some of the colors look pixelated and just doesn't look that good. Like the poster above me, my iPad goes almost everywhere with me and doesn't have a scratch. I have he Gumdrop case, but pulled off the screen protector.
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I've only tested this a little bit, but PlanbookEDU might be helpful. It's either free or $25 a year.
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Disclaimer: I don't know the app owners/designers and don't earn anything telling you about this app. Just thought it looked cool. :D
A homeschool friend of mine posted about a new Homeschool Helper app that another friend told her about. It looked pretty cool, and for $5 doesn't seem like too big of a risk. (Looking at you My Well Planned not-so-beta Day :angry:)
There are a lot of things it doesn't do, but apparently they've recently uploaded an update to Apple that's waiting approval. The new update should add some lesson planning features that it doesn't currently have. It also doesn't sync with the computer or other iPad/Pods/Phone. They plan to continue to take suggestions and make updates. I particularly like this statement on their website:
"The primary goal of any update is to ensure it works as advertised and does not introduce new issues. To do this right, it takes a tremendous amount of testing (after the coding is done). Even then, issues can come up. Given that, we must carefully pick and choose which features are possible, and will benefit the most users.
While we understand no app can be everything to everybody, our goal is to add features that are flexible enough to be useful for the majority of users. There will always be a small percentage of users that need more than an app can realistically provide."
Which I take to mean that they aren't going to try to be all things to all people, and will try to keep it running with as few glitches and problems as possible. (Looking at you AGAIN my well planned day :glare:)
HELP: palpitations for a week
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I'm not a nurse, but I have had heart palpitations before and know how scary they can feel. I'm glad your EKG came out normal, and it is possible that hormones can be the cause of your palpitations. But if you feel bad enough that you are considering going to the ER, I would go. Or at least see if there is an urgent care in your area.
Mine are mostly triggered by anxiety, and the palpitations/fast heartbeat only makes the anxiety worse. Vicious circle anyone? When it happens I try taking very slow, deep breaths and focus on relaxing the muscles in my body. People have a tendency to contract their muscles and start breathing shallow when feeling stressed/scared, which only makes the problem worse. I also try to distract myself; talking to DH, watching a really funny show, calling a friend, etc.
I hope you feel better soon.