I'm 38, have a 15 year old, and look young for my age too and still get carded all the time. I definitely don't like the mom look, and for the last few years I've struggled with my clothing identity. I used to live in graphic tees, jeans, shorts, and 'hippie' skirts, but have changed my style and get a lot of inspiration from sites such as http://www.puttingmetogether.com/?m=1 She's cute and trendy without looking like a teenybopper. Accessories really do a lot to tie the outfit together, and my go to stores are now Gap, Old Navy, H&M, Modcloth, Jcrew, Madewell.... trendy but not mom or teen and I do wear skinny jeans, but not the skin tight ones!

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Well my moms Mexican, and we used it a lot growing up, but she never said it with the Spanish accent? So we always pronounced it come-in. It wasn't until several years ago that I first heard it pronounced the other way that I had no idea what was even being talked about!

They do smell very clean to me, like bleach, but you all have convinced me to wash them separately. Thanks for your input! :)

We dont use paper towels, but use washcloths for cleaning everything, including really gross nasty jobs. I use Thieves cleaner (essential oil based) and vinegar for cleaning. They get put in the wash with all of our towels and washcloths for showering and I'm wondering if it's sanitary or clean enough. I use detergent from Whole Foods and bleach. They smell clean and fresh, (smell like bleach) but what are your thoughts- is this gross? yay or nay?

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I too am in the fence about this and would love some feedback. I have a going into 9th grade and I like less rigor and more Charlotte Mason overtones, and would also like to be able to pick and choose other stuff. The tutor I talked to in depth with, said it all depends on the family. It's designed to take over what's typically done at home, but not all students do all the work. I'm considering it because my daughter really wants class time with her peers, and it's the only thing around, but I just don't know...

My daughters going into 9th this Fall, and the charter school she's with will give her $2700 to spend on curriculum and supplies. In the past we've used the money for classes, but this year we are moving to the very outskirts of the counties they support and there's very limited selection of classes they'll pay for in the area and I'm not into driving far away so that means we get to spend the money on either curriculum or consumable items like Art supplies, science kits, etc. So help me spend please. They have a huge resource center already, where I can find almost any curriculum we'd like including books, microscopes, full science kits, maps, etc! So I'd rather use the money on things that I can't get there and that are also consumable. Next years plan: Classical Conversations (they won't pay for) Science- apologia w CC (also won't pay for) Teaching Textbooks (have it in the Resource center for free already) History (SCM, they won't pay for) Grammar- Queen (won't pay for) Artistic pursuits (free from Resource Center) Latin Lots of literature (can get them in RC and library) So please help me spend this money $$! We aren't interested in online classes, and they won't pay for field trips or passes anywhere. I'm not sure about iPads, but we have enough of those too. We have a ton of books already... I'm thinking REALLY great art supplies, (which ones?) and then I'm pretty stuck there. Ideas please? 😊How should I spend this money? Thanks!

I haven't read the article yet... My daughter had PANDAS for years. It was living h***. She's doing much better, but when she gets sick, we still see the symptoms Come back.

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There's so many book lists out there I've been having a hard time picking out which ones to choose from. I have a going into 9th grader in the fall, and I'm trying to come up with MUST reads for the high school years. I'm looking mainly for classic literature recommendations. What are the most important books that you absolutely want your child to read before graduating? No religious books please- got that covered. :) How many books would you choose not including history? I'm thinking maybe 40, or should I do more or less? Tell me what the best of the best- your top, absolutely essential, have to read before leaving your house would be!

I was just at their site 2 days ago and it worked fine for me.

I make pork pazole but this chicken pazole is super fresh and easy. Start with chicken broth, add cooked chicken, large can or two of hominy, some diced onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and a bit of chili powder. Let simmer 30 minutes ladel into bowls and add: Fresh cilantro, avocado, sliced radish, squeeze of lime, salsa and tortilla chips. Add more salsa or hot sauce for heat.

This is an old family favorite- it doesn't have a name. Brown a pound of hamburger, add a whole diced onion, several garlic cloves, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, add a few diced potatoes with a can of tomato sauce, a whole large, can of Hatch green chilies, (diced) let simmer and cook till potatoes are soft, and add cheese when done.