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We chose any coat that fit that didn't cost a fortune. Are you looking for something casual? What kind of weather? Windbreaker, light jacket, warm coat for winter? In general, usually slightly oversized seemed to work the best. That way, the sleeves were long enough, nothing pulled, and it didn't look like he was "popping out" of his clothes. I can't remember where we would buy jackets. Sometimes we'd get hand me downs, Goodwill was awesome for finding jackets. Sears is great for husky clothes of all kinds, and Old Navy and Kohl's were usually pretty good. Ds was "husky" for ~5 years. Over the past two years or so, ds has grown like a weed, and shorts that have fit in the past need to be held up by a belt.
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Ha, you might check out the current TeA thread; it has a great idea that might work for his stocking . . . er . . . oh, the wording is just TOO difficult.:lol: (If you open the thread from the link, you can scroll down a few more posts to get a link to photos.)
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Would anyone like some Kohl's Cash?
Margo out of lurking replied to ----'s topic in General Education Discussion Board
I was under the impression that Kohl's cash is connected to a specific charge account so can only be used with that original credit card. But maybe that doesn't make sense, because what if you pay in cash to begin with? I remember when they did these promotions early on (8 years or so ago?), and they just handed over $10 coupons with your purchase. I guess there was a lot of room for abuse, because the next time around, they began validating them on the register. But the Kohl's Cash is definitely transferable? And cool to know about using it after the expiration date . . . Before Kohl's came here, we used to go to the Kohl's in Greensboro, so NC is close enough that it probably works here as well. -
Long division
Margo out of lurking replied to m0mmaBuck's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I'd have my kids write D M S B at the top of their page. For us, it stood for Dad Mom Sister Brother, which is the order of our family. I used the 1" blocks that came with elementary Saxon to teach long division; we eased into it. -
My 13yods has traded and bought used games at Gamestop for four years. He's never had a problem with used games. One more plug for Gamestop that's not yet been mentioned. I have always been so very impressed with how the staff treat these younger teens/preteens. They take them seriously, treat them with so much respect and kindness. Their customer service tops any store. It gave my ds a lot of confidence to buy things anywhere, to approach any clerk, because of how kind the Gamestop staff has been. Just a great experience all the way around.
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Have you tried clearing out your cache? Have you tried it in a different browser? (IE if you usually use Firefox, etc.) Have you tried running an anti-malware such as IOBit Malware or Malwarebytes? Good luck!! (You poor thing.)
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ideas for sunday school curriculum?
Margo out of lurking replied to hollyh's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We used to use these free lessons from Calvary Chapel as part of our homeschool. -
Glass tile backspash in the kitchen poll
Margo out of lurking replied to DawnM's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I like the 1" tile. Dh did it in our last house, at my request. I've asked him to do it in this house, but so far, no luck. I would LOVE it here too. I think it's a 'he'll win because he installs' (or doesn't) kind of thing. :D -
Have your kids seen an eye doctor?
Margo out of lurking replied to Mrs Mungo's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Well-worded poll! I chose Other. Dd saw one for the first time in kindergarten. I didn't think that counted in your poll because she was in public school at the time, and a room helper mom suggested it. Based on the other thread last night, I'm guessing that the answers of homeschoolers here are relevant . . . Ds has never seen an eye doctor. The kid can see amazingly far, practically like Superman. -
guilt trip
Margo out of lurking replied to Halftime Hope's topic in General Education Discussion Board
That depends. Do they have the option of declining, or is your intent to get what you want regardless of their wishes? "Darling family member. There is a special exhibit at the museum in a subject which I know interests you greatly. It is leaving next week, and I desperately want to see it before then. Would you like to go to the museum today?" "Darling family member. There is a special exhibit at the museum in a subject which I know interests you greatly. It is leaving next week. We'll be going this afternoon." or "Darling family member, Grandma will be at the airport at 2:00 today. I know how much you love driving around the airport parking lot; would you like to pick her up?" "Darling family member, Grandma will be at the airport at 2:00 today. I am unable to go because I have a prior commitment which I cannot break. I need you to pick her up and bring her back to my house." or "You've said you're going on a walk today. Would you mind taking the dog out with you? He's been driving me crazy, bouncing around the house, and I don't know if I'll have a chance." "You've said you're going on a walk today. Please take the dog with you; he needs to get out too, and I have too many other things going on." I'm still confused if they really did have a choice. They answered, and you tried to get them to change their mind, to convince them that it would, after all, be fun for them to do. And then what you wrote made it seem like they really didn't have a choice, you just wanted them to agree to what you wanted because you thought it was a great idea. (And was it a family member with whom you work, you were giving a solution to solve a problem? I wasn't sure how the work question came into play there either.) -
Best Christmas books ever thread!
Margo out of lurking replied to treestarfae's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Ooh, good one, Ellie! That was such a great book, so different than the Disney movie! Our family favorites/traditions have been the Jotham's Journey series. We read one book each year, and then re-read before my kids tired of them. -
guilt trip
Margo out of lurking replied to Halftime Hope's topic in General Education Discussion Board
You're not in the workplace; you are in your home. Also, your twist of a "solution for a problem" at work sounds completely different from what you posted in your OP. Your OP suggested they were given an option. If they do not have the option, then it shouldn't be presented as such the first time you ask. It might work better if you were next time to choose different wording when asking your family member if they'd like to do something. Then they'd understand if they were being given the option to refuse or not.:confused: -
guilt trip
Margo out of lurking replied to Halftime Hope's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Putting someone on a guilt trip is akin to offering up what you believe is a logical and rational explanation to convince them to do something that you've already asked once and they've declined. ;) It sounds like their discomfort comes from your continued attempts to persuade them after you gave them the choice and they said no. It's not that you requested; it's that you still want them to change their mind. -
Need Objective advice (long drama)
Margo out of lurking replied to In2why's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Yes, I think you are blowing it out of proportion. Your are of course very happy to have your ds return. Your ds, however, wanted to surprise his gf, he wanted the focus of his return to be on her, and that was the reason that he told you. You changed his plan (with his permission/agreement). She changed your plan to put the focus back on the two of them. Like you, she's obviously an important person in his life. You called her repeatedly, not giving her a chance to respond, even changing your message to her. Of course she'd be reluctant, at that point, to discuss anything further. It seems very gracious of her, then, to be updating anyone in the family at all (your sil). Her position in his life, and her feelings, are as valid as yours. I'd apologize to her for intruding on their reunion and hope that she can understand that you were also as excited as she was to see your ds. If you were the mom of the girl posting here, I think we'd be encouraging that her dd handled herself the best she could under the circumstances. Enjoy your ds. Enjoy his gf. It must be very hard to wait for a bf who is away in the military. What a joy for ALL of you to have him home right now! :grouphug: