The tax code is too complex. I like the Fair Tax plan. Something super simple with no exemptions would help everyone. I used to do our taxes but now that we have a couple of businesses we have to pay to have them done. It's annoying how complex and the constant changing is hard to keep up with if you're not in the business.

I watch Bosch and Falling Skies, both on Amazon.

I would think of it as a gift. The giver can't dictate what you do with the gift once it's yours. Once the estate is settled you can give your sister whatever you feel is fair. It's not like your father will know, right?

Toby Mac

:grouphug: I agree with the others, if this is a personality change it may be due to a medication or he's also suffering with early dementia.

We had an issue with one computer and it's firewall. Also, we have two wireless routers (don't ask) and they have to be on the same router.

My friend had the same problem with rental management people not returning calls in a timely manner. She ended up calling daily until they finally were able to look at properties.

We bought this house as a lease-purchase. The house had been under contract but that fell through and the owners were willing to do a one year rental with us.

We have a 3200 sq ft, 5 bedroom house. We have a huge master bedroom. Right now we have our queen bed, 2 dressers, armoire, love seat, and DH's computer desks. The layout is one giant rectangle. The 16 yo has the smallest bedroom but it has a private full bath attached. The 10 & 8 yo share a bedroom. They have bunk beds so that gives them floor space to play. The 2 yo has his own room. We put a train table in there. Those 3 share a bathroom. The 13 yo has the bedroom on the first floor. The bathroom she uses is the only one on the first floor. There is a formal living room and dining room. The living room could be made into a bedroom with the addition of a door and closet. It would be bigger than two of the current bedrooms. The formal dining room has my computer and the storage for the school stuff. The kitchen is really big (double island and eat-in area) and open to the family room. The basement is unfinished. Most of the toys and the Wii are down there. There are things that I love about the layout and things that I would change. The open concept is nice except when the kids won't stay out of the pantry or run around in circles when I'm cooking. Our old house had a bathroom for every bedroom (there were 4) and then a powder room for guests. I don't like that my 13 yo has to share her bathroom with basically everyone else.

Love it! :drool5: I want to close off the 2 story family room and put a theater room in.

I've used a walk-in lab called Any Lab Test.

I have separate hampers for each kid. It's easier with the hand-me-downs. I don't have to sort so laundry is easier and each kid can do their own clothes.

I used to watch Horror movies all the time and they never bothered me. After my first child was born, my DH & I watched The Ring. It really affected me. I did watch I am Legend and World War Z but they weren't scary to me. I can't even watch the trailers or commercials for scary movies now. I always close my eyes and plug up my ears until they are over.

I found an Irish soda bread mix at Aldi's that is great. I have tried so many recipes over the years and could never make it the way my mom does (even using her recipe). Maybe I'll have her make it this year since she'll be in town. :laugh:

My kids were watching one of those fix it up house shows. The designer had a metal wall art made for the family room that said "Today is a great day for a great day". :confused1: That would be torn down the moment the cameras were turned off.

:grouphug: So sorry for your loss. :grouphug:

My mom still uses the old system. She said that the app wasn't working right just before the new system was launched. She was in maintenance but I think she ended up cancelling her membership.

Make sure you have quarters. Several of the toll booths are unmanned so you have to have the exact amount to toss in the basket.

Thanks for sharing.

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Ours is next year. I'm thinking of throwing a big cookout with all our friends.

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First, what exactly am I looking for? The invite says, " Attire is business-casual; blazers and button downs are suitable for men and cocktail party attire for the ladies." Second, this needs to be under $50. Third, this event is the 12th. Fourth, I have no clue what size I need as I've lost a lot of weight. So, hit me with your knowledge. Thanks!

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This is opposite for me. I have to eat my carbs earlier in the day. If I have carbs at dinner then I usually will either stay the same or gain when I weigh the next morning.