I vote Soapstone. I'm not sure where it can be purchased (ours is from the Vermont Soapstone Company). We've had ours for 16 years and it's wearing really well. Easy to maintain and very durable. I LOVE that hot pots can be placed on it directly without worry!

LOVE LL Bean and I love that they stand behind their products.

Oh dear...now my 17 and 15 year old daughters are laughing at me as I am pretending that I wasn't REALLY crying. FABULOUS commercial and thanks for taking the time to share.

:grouphug: :grouphug: to all who are grieving. I'm so sorry.

GOSH! It's a rainy day and I just woke up from a nap. I read the title of this new group a bit differently and was thinking "Oh..umm...how Progressive." LOL! Thanks for the chuckle!

Thanks so much for posting about this. I hadn't seen the ad. Lovely way to end a long day. Thanks again.

It does go by so quickly. This is my 19th year homeschooling. OMGOSH! AND...to be honest...I STILL don't feel like an "expert" and I STILL have curricula panics every year (this year's would be on the High School forum). LOL. Enjoy your time because it's not just school, it's your family memories. I'm very thankful that we've been able to share so much time together.

Newspaper stands sometimes sell them. Airports seem to have a great variety.

I'm so sorry. You are such a good dog mom. I'm so sorry. Feeling heartbroken for you and your family.

I joined for a similar reason. I don't really want any other contact. I joined under a "Facebook name." It serves the purpose and allows me to keep my privacy and time.

I'm so very sorry. Praying for you and all who loved your brother .

Three of our daughters were adopted. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Gosh...sitting at my table chuckling loudly and hoping my daughters do NOT come to peek at my computer screen. Count me in with the folks who thought a couple was looking for 420 new friends for a umm...friendly gathering. YOWSA.

This happened to me too in July (including skipping the month prior)!! I couldn't leave the house. Could. Not. I used Ultra tampons and doubled up on overnight pads. AND it lasted 31 days. I also wonder why I never heard of this happening. On the bright side...I've had typical periods in the two cycles since that unfortunate month. I'm so afraid that it will happen again...How long does this last? I'll be 53 in January.

I'm so sorry. Continuing to pray. :grouphug: Miracles happen.

My oldest daughter just turned 23. If I can be of any assistance, please PM me. Hugs and hoping that this difficult time will pass quickly.

Checking in and continuing to pray .

I keep checking in and praying for good news. Continuing to pray for your brother and all who love him. AND...an extra hug for you.

:grouphug: I'm so very sorry. Joining the others in prayer.

Erica, thanks so much. I'm going to contact Jesse W. and see if she has any suggestions. I'll report back if I find out anything in case anyone else wants to share this kind of information with their child. "itsheresomewhere" how did you find the episodes of Dateline and 20/20? I just started searching for them and I've found a lot of information that isn't quite relevant (and also been more than mildly shocked at some of things that I've found!). Would you share the episodes that you found? I really appreciate the help!!!

Does anyone have a recommendation for an age appropriate (high school) documentary about Internet Safety (social media, predators, etc.)? I've found a few programs for younger students but they're very juvenile.

What a lovely tribute. Your husband was truly an amazing man. Thank you for sharing with us. Praying that you are surrounded by family and friends. Hugs and more hugs and continued prayers sent.

I FEEL your pain! Only ONE of my girls has "technology issues" but wow...it's frustrating! I don't want to be the "Computer patrol cop" but honestly..her screen time has to be carefully monitored. She would easily stay on the computer for HOURS and HOURS if left to her own devices and...she gets GROUCHY when she has too much screen time. I do have Qustodio installed on the computer and smart phone of two of my children (14 and 15 year olds). My 16 year old doesn't need it and my 12 year old is too busy doing other things to use her electronics very much. My oldest daughter is 22 and it was MUCH easier parenting before smartphones became popular. Sigh...

WOW. I just finished reading this for the sixth time and umm...I'm ALMOST motivated to re-read it and see what I'm missing!

Oh Teresa, I'm so very sorry . Praying for all of you.