Bummer! I guess I'm in a bit of a similar place--our group is mostly unschoolers, but they do accept my strange classical ways and are good folks. My 10yo daughter doesn't often have someone to play with there. We wouldn't fit into a Classical Christian mold either--we're LDS and would never be allowed into a group with an SOF or anything like that. I do know that slipping-between-the-cracks feeling, but we're OK. (As far as community college classes go, I would wait until at least 14. I work at a CC and that's my feeling. Though sometimes I think my 10yo has more of a clue than some of those students! :p)

That depends where the money comes from. Most of the time, the income is coming from the property--it's the proceeds from rents. The Bennetts have never saved anything, so all Mr. Bennett's income is from the property, and Mrs. Bennett has a teeny little annuity, IIRC. Mr. Darcy's huge wealth comes from his property, and then his sister has had money settled on her; her father set aside 30,000 pounds or whatever it was for her to keep (in the bank at 4% interest, which she can live on). I believe Emma has this settlement as well.

As I said in my post, my child does have those allergies. I still don't think a sticker would be a good idea. What I would do is take the bag around, not touch anything/wear gloves (costume!), and then trade for safe treats when we got home. I was assuming that you would be going with your kid, since that's what everyone does here (these days I wait at the curb with the other parents of kids over 5). The bit about awareness for those who are educated--well, I'm educated about my child's allergies. I wouldn't know what to do with a kid with a corn, wheat, or milk allergy, much less latex. A sticker would make me ask for specifics, but really I would not want to make that judgment for another child and I would feel worried about it. And a sticker would be obvious to everyone, not just those who know something about allergies. I just think it would stress people out unnecessarily.

My kid has severe food allergies, mostly nuts (as applied to candy). She eats very little commercial chocolate--most of it is just too iffy. On Halloween, I don't think it's up to other people to figure out what to give my kid. She takes anything they give her and she says thank you, and when we get home I go through all of it very carefully. Almost half of it gets taken out, but the same happens to her sister and they get large hauls anyway, so they are very good sports about it. They still have a ton of candy. What I take out might go back into the treat bowl to be given out, or I might eat it myself!:001_smile: I don't think a label would be a good idea. Most people would only be confused and worried, or annoyed. It takes experience and real knowledge to deal with food allergies.

I know a lot of people say never to go to bed angry. I have found that it doesn't always work. Sometimes you're having a really stupid argument at midnight, and the solution is to go to bed already. The next morning, you will wonder what you were so upset about and be glad you didn't drag it out until 2am. Being tired doesn't make just toddlers cranky--it works on grownups too.

I would think it was great! We have friends in the country who invited us to help them get some honey once. It was a great experience. Since my kids were the ones helping, they were wearing the suits. I stood next to two hives for quite some time and had no trouble whatsoever. You really don't need to worry.

That kind of thing is just popular right now--think it's called the boutique look. Lots of busy fabrics, ruffles, and twirl value. It's not my thing, but it's quite big now. (For something a little more toned down, look at the Oliver + S website and their principles of fabric selection.)

Do you have a sewing friend who wants to make a little cash? I'd do that. The fabric costs almost nothing, so it wouldn't be that expensive.

I read it. It's a fine book, but I don't know that it's worth $20. The basic message was "do the book, the whole book, and nothing but the book." Don't skip stuff, and if you do, don't invest in expensive side programs that promise to deliver great results.

It's quite likely that your library will be willing to just look you up if you bring your driver's license or something with you. You can call and ask.

We had both parents for our older daughter. It worked great for us, because my husband is way better at explaining than I am. She mostly asks me questions if she has them, though. Younger daughter hasn't had the talk yet, but it will be both. We don't have sons but if we did I would expect to be in on it. My husband's mom mostly did that job with him. She did a pretty good job.

Oh, thanks! They really did turn out incredibly cute, I was surprised myself. :) They were super cheap to make, too, except for the embroidery bit--that was a luxury.

I understand your thinking. OTOH, you paid with the understanding that she didn't have that money--and she did. She lied to you, as far as I can tell. Lying is a problem.

Pay off the house and debts. Give a chunk to our church's charities. Go on a really great trip! Pu the rest into savings/investment.

Your wish is my command. They are denim and cotton, and I splurged a bit on having my friend embroider the names, which was a few extra bucks. There are 5 altogether.

I finished 5 library tote bags for nieces and nephews. But I have no idea what to make for my own kids! I do know what I'm making for my mom but haven't started.

Eleanor Farjeon and Elizabeth Goudge. And in the 'not quite obscure' category, L. M. Boston.

Kind of I guess. My local homeschooling friends are a variety, but heavily liberal. My local church friends are a variety, but heavily conservative (in a moderate sort of way; this is California you know!). My college friends, church or not, are nearly all very liberal indeed, since I went to Berkeley; but one is the most conservative guy I know! What always amuses me is how very liberal and very conservative folks come around to doing the same thing. My most lib and con friends are the ones who grow a lot of their own food and homeschool.:)

My daughter has severe food allergies--all nuts, legumes, plus some others (now with banana and kiwi!). She is pretty ordinary in all other ways--very healthy, reasonably bright and no behavioral quirks.

This and some of the supplies listed in it. Soldering iron, wire cutters, other neat tools.

I'm waiting and wishing for a Notion Ink Adam. It will have both b&w reading and color in its screen! You can switch!

Ha! I don't know that I would bother arguing with a 5yo over his favorite dinosaur.

I use cranberry pills, which are very concentrated. You can get them at the drugstore. Just swallow 'em down with lots of water.

For the longest time, my youngest had these weird no-color eyes. They weren't quite grey, or hazel, or brown--you just couldn't describe them. Now they are boring brown and I miss those no-color eyes. (I have brown eyes myself, no insult is intended by boring. They're just not as interesting as they used to be.)

Tell him "Hey, more meat for you!" :001_smile: