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  1. Jacquelyn in NC
    You could use Christmas cards as the base for homemade bookmarks. It's a great way to use up any leftover cards from Christmases past!
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    They can be interchangeable at times, but I usually use it based on which side of the situation I'm on. If I'm going to an event, I TAKE a dessert, but if I'm hosting an event I ask someone to BRING a dessert.
  3. Jacquelyn in NC
    In our closet, either in a box/tote or covered with a blanket. The kids know not to exploring in there after Halloween.
  4. Jacquelyn in NC
    Our family is enjoying Timeless, too!
  5. Jacquelyn in NC
    It sounds like the Latin book our school (in Maine) used, too. I also think it's Ecce Romani. "In pictura est puella romana, nomine Claudia." Why do I have brain cells dedicated to remembering this??
  6. Jacquelyn in NC
    I agree with this 100%!
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    I would wear headphones, but DON'T HAVE MUSIC ON! If he's just trying to get a reaction from you, thinking you can't hear him might be enough to make him be quiet. Your ears, however, are one of your best lines of defense if the dog were to get out. You want all of your senses in play when you put yourself in an uncomfortable or hostile situation.
  8. Jacquelyn in NC
    One Year Adventure Novel
  9. Jacquelyn in NC
    We just take our glasses off and leave them in the car.
  10. Jacquelyn in NC
    Tomatillas are good in salsa, too.
  11. Jacquelyn in NC
    My husband and I agreed early on in our marriage to discuss purchases over $100 that were above and beyond budgeted or expected items. It helps us stay within budget, and it also serves as a "cooling off" period so we don't get sucked into impulse purchases.
  12. Jacquelyn in NC
    My son is a big breakfast eater, too. We got him a breakfast sandwich maker for Christmas and he loves it! And the best part is he can do it by himself - all I have to do is make sure I have the ingredients on hand (english muffins, eggs, cheese, some sort of meat).
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    Definitely a myth! My husband and I are both white, and my daughter's eyes were black when she was born. As in, I couldn't differentiate her pupil from her iris, they were so dark. They lightened up a little bit, but they're still a very dark brown.
  14. Jacquelyn in NC
    Agreed.
  15. Jacquelyn in NC
    You could do a baked potato bar. Potatoes are inexpensive and filling, and the toppings don't require a lot of prep work. You could have hot dog-style chili as one topping for meat (advantage - it doesn't take too much meat per potato), then have cheese, butter, and sour cream to round things out. If you have any vegetarians, they can easily skip the meat.
  16. Jacquelyn in NC
    When my son was almost 3, I knew he was ready to be potty trained. So, I told him that when kids turned three, they stopped using diapers and we went and bought underwear as part of his birthday preparation. He totally believed me, and the day before his third birthday was his last daytime diaper.
  17. Jacquelyn in NC
    My kids are 12 and 14 and make their own breakfast. They have been making breakfast since they were 8 or 9, with help from me as needed. Mostly simple breakfasts like cereal, toast or oatmeal, but my youngest has gotten very good at all sorts of eggs - omelets, sunny side up, poached, scrambled - since those are his favorites.
  18. Jacquelyn in NC
    I take Tae Kwon Do, and my daughter did for years until very recently. You can PM me.
  19. Jacquelyn in NC
    I am a Methodist, and we have both Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Those would definitely take priority over a social outing.
  20. Jacquelyn in NC
    Our county 4-H has an annual sewing contest. You could check with a local 4-H group and see if that's an option in your area.
  21. Jacquelyn in NC
    And the word "himself" is a reflexive pronoun, I believe.
  22. Jacquelyn in NC
    I will second Castle Panic as a great cooperative game. Another one is Forbidden Island - it's been a huge hit with both my kids!
  23. Jacquelyn in NC
    My kids want to get one and name it Jarvis, so they can pretend they are Iron Man.
  24. Jacquelyn in NC
    With a water bath canner, you can process high acid foods. Things like pickles, salsa, fruit, jams/jellies, and some tomato-based recipes work well when processed in hot water.. To process most vegetables, beans, and meats, you need to use a pressure canner.
  25. Jacquelyn in NC
    Cream puffs Brownie bites (brownies cooked in mini cupcake pans) Pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats (link: http://cincyshopper.com/pumpkin-rice-krispie-treats/) Oreo truffles (link: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-oreo-truffles/)
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