One of our did that (well, not from the store). It was never ever about being hungry. She had plenty to eat. She did (and still does) eat more than me. Maybe it was control? Or just the thrill of taking? I think it's perfectly acceptable to have food or beverages that are not for the children. And OP's children are old enough to understand. I knew a lady whose child was taking small things from stores. One time a police officer was there, and the store clerk asked him to speak with the child. Nothing big or crazy scary, just talk about theft and things. That child never stole again. It's a fine line. Like someone said upthread, you don't want to create weird thoughts or actions with food. But also, if you've said no to something they really need to listen.

My daughter loves daiya, but has had a dairy allergy since birth and knows no difference. She's used Tease Cheese and likes it. If I had to go dairy free I would skip cheese. Or, have you tried nutritional yeast? It lends a cheesy-ish flavor. I tell you - morning sickness + the smell of vegan cheese = zofran. Yikes.

Could totally be an intolerance. I might wait a while and try it again, just in case it was something else.

We went the route that focused on keeping the undies clean and dry. We started on a weekend and planned to do nothing but focus on the training (1 parent focuses on the potty trainee, the other on other children). I set the timer for 15 minutes and we ran to the toilet when it went off. Sit on the toilet. Undies clean and dry? 2 treats (jelly bean/chocolate chip/skittle). Pee while you sit? Extra treat. Number 2? Extra treat. But even if they didn't go, they get something for clean undies. If they have to go before the timer, get a treat. Keep the salty snacks and beverage of choice coming. Let them watch tv or a movie, something to keep busy, but not so engrossed that they miss signals. Keep off carpet if you can. I used Hanna Anderson training pants. They fit well and absorbed well. I loathed potty training. We did two girls at once. Don't do that. It's not fun. I agree that if a child isn't ready you can't make them do it. One of ours did it successfully in one weekend. The others took longer, but not much. Not bragging, just saying they'll go at their own pace despite our best wishes and efforts.

Thank you! I want to start making mine and the whole cheesecloth thing wasn't sounding great.

Her mama never told her "you get what you get, and you don't complain." She sounds immature. I would respond to her like I would my 5 year old. Flour comment = "that's a good idea! I'll remember that when I make a soup that needs thickener!" Beet comment = "Sorry you don't like them. I bet you can pick around them." You get the idea. Of course, I wouldn't respond that way typically, but with someone showing a pattern of filterless comments, I'd make an exception. :-) I wouldn't want her in my group next year either. But you can be sure I'd be thinking of some great beet recipes just in case. Is garlic beet hummus a thing...?

I may be the only one who read it this way, but I read it like "people" can buy them at Whole Foods, not you personally. Maybe she's only noticed them there, so that part was info and not a gift request. I could be wrong. I don't know her. She might just want diapers.

Our freeloading blue-tailed skinks eat bugs.

Mac & cheese and fruit.

One of our kids went number 2 in our downstairs bathroom and did not flush. The realtor flushed during the house tour. After the prospective buyers saw. I was *kind of* upset. However, they did end up buying our house.

"Why do you think that?" It will either allow them to expand on their comments (ie they don't like those activities themselves) or they'll realize their comments are unwanted and they'll stop. Have fun on your vacation!

I would ask why he equates it to being trashy. Yes, it's not a hill I'd die on, but we try not to minimize each others feelings. Even the ones that seem off the wall. Also, it would be one thing if she was doing a poor job with application, but since she does it well... that's an accomplishment some adults cannot claim. :-) I know OP wasn't trying to encourage the sneaking, but it's a slippery slope. I'd talk to DD about that.

Congratulations!

The high school I graduated from made a big deal about how guys asked girls to formals. Kind of a competition to see who could one up who. My friend (I was dating Dh who was away at college) got 3 of his friends and they came to my house and asked me through a song. Since I was dating Dh I didn't find it romantic, but it was a super fun memory. :-)

I take mucinex when I have a cough and need help getting junk out of my lungs. It really makes a difference for me.

My kids ask for... Teaching Textbooks Ordinary parent's Guide to Teaching Reading Schiller Math The rest they could take or leave. Oldest did use to love Rosetta Stone German. She still likes it, just not as much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did that last year. In an Applebees parking lot. Strangers found me, I muttered a confusing description of Dh (who was inside with the children) and was taken to the ER. My seat was sore for 2 months. I hope yours heals faster!

I'll probably keep them and eventually use the fabric/accessories to sew something for the girls that they can keep and use.

Athleta has a style that I really like. I can't remember the name, sorry. I'd check there.

Not sure about how to tell if it's ceramic or not. I only use ceramic muffin tins. I hardly ever use liners, but it depends on the recipe. I've found they clean well, too.

The one we did (bought at the visitor's center) had 2 or 3 options depending on how much time you want to spend. It was very very interesting, yet at the same time very very long. :-) I second the snacks and drinks. We had a great time.

For the spinal tap itself, the worst for me was needing to pee soooo bad, but I couldn't because they wanted me to lay down. Later, I got the headache. It was pain like I'd never imagined. Of course I had not been through natural childbirth then. :-) I got the blood patch and voila - pain all gone! The headache won't go away on it's own, so if you get it go in.

Anyone do this? It sounds "easy", but you never know. And I have thyroid/adrenal issues, so I so 't know if that matters. [emoji4] But it sounds interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Air popped popcorn is a halfway healthy snack. You could melt some butter over it or olive oil or coconut oil. Or maybe saute fruit in coconut oil for a side dish. My third dd refused meat (except hotdogs) for years. We always put a few bites of meat on her plate,which she mostly ignored or only took 1 bite. Then one day she asked to have more pork chop. Both dh's and my head snapped to look at her because we were in shock. So we gave her more pork chop and she's been much more consistent when it comes to eating meat. Totally random. And your son is not alone - this same daughter refuses (still) all potatoes. :-)

Soma!