My son is 10 and is a good reader. He will be in 5th grade. Would someone kindly suggest the correct year for him. Thanks!

It seems that the author says that you can not snack on this plan (page 179). If you have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast do you then need to really fill up on fruit and other stuff to make it to lunch? No snacks...wow - it seems like it would be so tough to follow this plan! Also may I ask if you lost weight on this plan, have you kept it off? Did you do so by following the Maintenance Plan? Thanks for any thoughts on this.

Thanks for all the feedback. After advice here I called DOT for our state and found that I can write a letter which will be anonymous. They can then test her and make a decision based on her test. Also, tomorrow we have an appt with the neuro. and I am going to ask her opinion. In the past she has said that mil can drive "so long as she can find her way around town" (!!!). I am going to ask her to put it in writing which I have to imagine she would absolutely refuse to do. So I am trying two approaches to try to ensure that she is safe (and the rest of society is as well!) Bah I hate being the bad guy! Dh is (mostly) on board with me. I just told him here is what I plan to do. Thanks again.

I have a 10 yob and I am looking for American History Curriculum that is a literature oriented but not so terribly expensive. Thanks Alexandra

My mil is driving ...really poorly. She has dents and scrapes all over the front of her car. Her transmission is leaking (not sure if it is from somesort of impact) and the family's helper says she "drives about 80-90 miles per hour". My dh doesn't want to stop her from driving. It really concerns me. Her car is not driveable and now they are considering buying her a new one. How do I have this conversation that she must not drive, and not get a new car without upsetting basically everyone? Very, very stressful.

be made with butter or vegtable oil? My recipe calls for oil but to my thinking butter would be tastier. I have not had a successful gumbo experience (only horrible failures) and would love any tips or advice. DH adores it. Thanks!

Great advice here! Thanks for posting

just in case you don't see them for a while. I think that this suggestion might be a really big help. If you feel inclined to do more perhaps something baked like a banana bread or cookies. How sad. I hope it works out for this young person. You sound like a great neighbor!

My dh says that Janis Joplin died choking on a chicken bone. I say that was another singer. Wikipedia says JJ died of a heroin overdose. Dh says "Yeah heroin and a chicken bone". (I am so sure!) Who died choking on a chicken bone if it wasn't JJ? (Pretty sure it was a female singer). Important stuff here... Thanks

a person's spine. My dear stepfather had a hip replacement last Monday and he has an open (but small) bed sore. My mom plans on calling the hospital tomorrow but is wondering if there is something she can do in the meantime. He really likes to sleep on his back since his hip replacement. I can't tell you how much I would love some help on this since she is so overwhelmed at the moment. Thanks Alexandra

I was not annoyed in front of ds. Just said "You're going to learn so much no matter what". I think what you wrote about public speaking is right on for him. He is shy and this will really help him loosen up. Thanks everyone. Hissy fit averted. Alexandra

I know my novice child won't be getting the lead in the play. On the other hand why would the another child in the group get a plum role 3 productions in a row? My son was not even asked to read for a lead roll. The real drag is that I have to drive an hour round trip 2x a day for 3 weeks! My mom sponsored the $350 price tag of this theater camp. Would you complain? Am I being a stage mom? Alexandra

Where can I read about what the stars mean and the paperclip means? Do I need to know this stuff?

I think it might be milo which is used to feed cattle.

This is a wide window. Actually it is 2 windows that at 35" and are side by side. My dh wants to get (2) 35" blinds and find or create some hardware that would enable him to hang blinds side by side. Is this possible? Thanks Alexandra

How much time should a 13.5 yo boy spend doing chores. I do not have a daily schedule (yet) but would like to know what others have done. Would an hour a day be too much or too little in your home? Thanks

Do you have a website that consistently has great recipes that your family enjoys? Thanks!

what a great guy you have! Do something nice for yourself!

I am interested in know how many calories I need to lose weight. I would like to lose 25 pounds and I am pretty tall (5'9"). I walk/hike for most days of the week for about 30-60 minutes. Would someone just tell me what to do?!? I just tried about a week of the no s diet and gained 2 pounds! I think I just need to count calories afterall. Thanks for any feedback.

the 20/30 plan by Dr. Gabe Mirkin. I think some folks here have posted about this diet. I believe that you take in 20 grams of fat and 30 grams of fiber. You could probably get the book from the library. The author also has a website. Good Luck!

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I didn't much care for it. The only part I can't get out of my mind is Gerard Butler's biceps....;)

I read that headline on MSN the other day. I did not even read the article. I check later and it had been moved or taken off. However, the idea was so thought-provoking to me. I have really been looking at myself and my habits and making some ideas about changing a few things. For one, it would bug me if my dh spent as much time on the internet as I sometimes do - so I have been looking at that habit with the idea of cutting back. I also think that he might like some changes around the house that I could initiate and maintain (calling Flylady :)). Have you ever made some changes in the spirit of being a better spouse that you would care to share to inspire the rest of us? Alexandra

I have a '08 and the trunk goes up. I really like it. Turns on a dime, parks easily. I only have one complaint - the little table between the two front seats. I think it was a really poor use of space. I am always losing stuff under it. Other than that - I think it is the perfect car!:) I think it is a little noisier than my former car which was a Crysler T&C. My SIL has a RAV and loves it. Go test both of them and then sleep on it. Good luck - I think you have two good choices.

but it was so great. I laughed until my sides hurt! The first 20-25 minutes were a little slow but then it got very funny! It does have some crude humor. Alexandra