BeckyFL Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I had a forlorn little boyscout come to the door selling carmel corn. I couldn't resist him so I bought a bag against my better judgement. It was actually very good and when I looked at the ingredients I was surprised to see that there was no HFCS in it. I commented on my Facebook and realized that I had opened myself up for all kinds of remarks.... what's wrong with high fructose corn syrup, etc. I'm so used to the WTM boards! When you think of it though, we ARE very different. Many of us actually cook at home, reading the "what's for supper" thread I see homemade bread, many grind their own wheat, some make yogurt, we talk about GMO, HFCS, Food Inc, many make their own laundry detergent, use coconut oil as a moisturizer, etc, etc ... and we homeschool! Thanks for being different with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 So, what is wrong with high fructose corn syrup?:toetap05: Just kidding!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm so used to the WTM boards! When you think of it though, we ARE very different. Many of us actually cook at home, reading the "what's for supper" thread I see homemade bread, many grind their own wheat, some make yogurt, we talk about GMO, HFCS, Food Inc, many make their own laundry detergent, use coconut oil as a moisturizer, etc, etc ... and we homeschool! ...mixed in with homeschoolers who love them some canned spaghetti on toast. :p [wait - the toast is whole wheat...that counts, right?!] i'm just teasing (although i do love my spaghettitoast!) ~ i might not be all about the homemade granola & yoghurt, but there are LOTS of 'homeschoolerish' things i could say on fb that would get a wtf from my friends and family too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Funny.. I remember someone saying to me once (in a rather supercilious tone) "Well my kids are in school from 8am to 6pm; their before and after school club is so good. I really enjoy my job as a [something high-powered, I forget what]. I'm just not one of those stay at home, knit your own muesli types." :blink: Knit your own muesli?!? But actually, I have made my own muesli.. and it was very nice, thank you! On the other hand, I will eat McDonald's and enjoy it. All things in moderation. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) I had a forlorn little boyscout come to the door selling carmel corn. I couldn't resist him so I bought a bag against my better judgement. It was actually very good and when I looked at the ingredients I was surprised to see that there was no HFCS in it. I commented on my Facebook and realized that I had opened myself up for all kinds of remarks.... what's wrong with high fructose corn syrup, etc. I'm so used to the WTM boards! When you think of it though, we ARE very different. Many of us actually cook at home, reading the "what's for supper" thread I see homemade bread, many grind their own wheat, some make yogurt, we talk about GMO, HFCS, Food Inc, many make their own laundry detergent, use coconut oil as a moisturizer, etc, etc ... and we homeschool! Thanks for being different with me! Just wanted to clarify.... I do SOME of those things, but not all. I was just talking about us collectively. I do grind my own wheat and make bread and it's thanks to all of you that I make my own yogurt. Every time the laundry detergent threads come up, I contemplate. I've tried the coconut oil and use it once in a while (again.... all because of WTM). Whatever we do or don't do, you can say we ARE informed! Except for Jean, of course! JK... LOL :D Edited October 24, 2010 by BeckyFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 And I love all of you for it! Please don't forget that there are so many differing levels of education here as well. I love that we all mesh on so many levels regardless of having a Bachelor's, Master's, even PHD! I would honestly be lost without this board for guidance. HSing was the best decision I have made and I wouldn't change a thing. If only I could get just a few of my friends to realize that going to Prom, Homecoming, being a cheerleader....all of this does not make you a better person and you can be "normal" NOT going to public HS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Funny.. I remember someone saying to me once (in a rather supercilious tone) "Well my kids are in school from 8am to 6pm; their before and after school club is so good. I really enjoy my job as a [something high-powered, I forget what]. I'm just not one of those stay at home, knit your own muesli types." :blink: Knit your own muesli?!? :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I love this joint. I took advice out of my comfort zone from Ms. SpaghettiToast herself and took my kids to a concert - we all enjoyed it immensely. :D And since I'm a food-a-holic, this is the only place I can come and feel at home with my fellow food purity junkies. Oh, and there's that homeschool thing...this place is pretty good with that, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy weather Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Funny.. I remember someone saying to me once (in a rather supercilious tone) "Well my kids are in school from 8am to 6pm; their before and after school club is so good. I really enjoy my job as a [something high-powered, I forget what]. I'm just not one of those stay at home, knit your own muesli types." :blink: Knit your own muesli?!? :lol:I'd better get to knitting or the kids won't have anyhting to eat for breakfast(I knit "granola" though:D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binalina Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Funny.. I remember someone saying to me once (in a rather supercilious tone) "Well my kids are in school from 8am to 6pm; their before and after school club is so good. I really enjoy my job as a [something high-powered, I forget what]. I'm just not one of those stay at home, knit your own muesli types." :blink: Knit your own muesli?!? :lol:I'd better get to knitting or the kids won't have anyhting to eat for breakfast(I knit "granola" though:D) :lol::lol::lol: I think did this the wrong way but this all was hilarious! ETA: This thread is exactly why I am coming back here after being gone awhile! I can't really say what I want with the "real life" people I hang with most of the time---- that is unless I want "the look" Edited October 25, 2010 by Binalina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I love this joint. I took advice out of my comfort zone from Ms. SpaghettiToast herself and took my kids to a concert - we all enjoyed it immensely. :D glad you & the kids had a good time! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhg Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Thursday I was sitting on the bleachers with the other soccer moms watching our 4 years olds. The subject was on where we got our kids' halloween outfits. These ladies know I'm semi-granola, so I kept quiet to hide how full-blown granola I'd sound, but the main talker asked me outright, "What about you guys?". My reply: "Well, my son's into cacti plants, so he asked to be a Saguaro Cactus this year, so I made him a saguaro cactus outfit." So, yep -- I identify with this thread no doubt.:lol: Edited October 25, 2010 by mhg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 The same thought occurred to me when I was reading the goat thread earlier. I told my DH, "Only on WTM would this not only be the title of thread, but tons of people could jump in and offer advice!" Love this place :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2BaMom Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 What I really like is that people on this board are all over the map politically, educationally (in terms of how many years of school they themselves have completed), and geographically, and yet there are many areas (goats, chickens, homemade bread, self-made yogurt - anyone else tried sprouts? - etc.) where we share values in common. And, of course, the most important value we share - homeschooling, and the belief that family is more important than an institution. BTW - LOVE the cactus outfit! Wish I had that kind of creativity! Off to do the ABI5 (Artisan Bread in 5!) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) My in-Laws are visiting, we watched King Corn with them! My 5 year old explains the movie this way: "It's about some guys with corn in their hair." They are planning on watching Food Inc next and also are planning on cutting down on HFCS! (My FIL ingests a lot of ketchup, so the ketchup switch alone will limit his HFCS intake a lot.) My MIL owns a denim jumper, BTW, and is a big fan of homeschooling, I'm thinking it is the denim jumper thing, somehow. (I do not own a denim jumper, however.) Edited October 25, 2010 by ElizabethB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 That cactus costume is so cute! I love how happy he looks in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thursday I was sitting on the bleachers with the other soccer moms watching our 4 years olds. The subject was on where we got our kids' halloween outfits. These ladies know I'm semi-granola, so I kept quiet to hide how full-blown granola I'd sound, but the main talker asked me outright, "What about you guys?". My reply: "Well, my son's into cacti plants, so he asked to be a Saguaro Cactus this year, so I made him a saguaro cactus outfit." So, yep -- I identify with this thread no doubt.:lol: :lol::lol::lol: so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Love the cactus! Love the Hive, too.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thursday I was sitting on the bleachers with the other soccer moms watching our 4 years olds. The subject was on where we got our kids' halloween outfits. These ladies know I'm semi-granola, so I kept quiet to hide how full-blown granola I'd sound, but the main talker asked me outright, "What about you guys?". My reply: "Well, my son's into cacti plants, so he asked to be a Saguaro Cactus this year, so I made him a saguaro cactus outfit." So, yep -- I identify with this thread no doubt.:lol: LOL, I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I don't knit our granola, I quilt it! And I enjoy this place, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thursday I was sitting on the bleachers with the other soccer moms watching our 4 years olds. The subject was on where we got our kids' halloween outfits. These ladies know I'm semi-granola, so I kept quiet to hide how full-blown granola I'd sound, but the main talker asked me outright, "What about you guys?". My reply: "Well, my son's into cacti plants, so he asked to be a Saguaro Cactus this year, so I made him a saguaro cactus outfit." So, yep -- I identify with this thread no doubt.:lol: He is just beaming in that picture!! What an adorable little guy, and a fantastic costume! :001_smile: Love the hive in that we can come together and disagree without all that real-life drama. There is so much drama between hsers in my area . :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) . Edited October 28, 2010 by Annabel Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I had exactly the same :001_huh: experience this weekend. I was on scout leader training camp and it was my job to buy food for my patrol. I got moaned at for NOT buying the mayo full of additives and crap, and buying the good stuff with real ingredients instead. They looked at me like I had two heads when I said I avoid additives and prefer real food. It does seem common for homeschooling and food purity to go together, I do know non-homeschoolers who are equally fussy about their food, but not as many. I'm pondering why that is, is it perfectionism? A desire to be out of the mainstream? Education? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 My MIL owns a denim jumper, BTW, and is a big fan of homeschooling, I'm thinking it is the denim jumper thing, somehow. (I do not own a denim jumper, however.) I got rid of all my denim jumpers about the time I started homeschooling..,trying not to feed the misconceptions....but dadgummit, those things were so COMFY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Yeah, I encounter this problem, too in real life. I kinda like this group and all the diverse things we can talk about. I hate it when we go through times when we can't seem to do that because it's been such a terrific outlet for me all these years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I like the diversity here, and the crunchiness. I go on MDC sometimes, too, but the forums are so huge and sub-divided there now, I don't like that as much. The costume reminds me of the Goodwill commericals out here right now, which are hilarious. This clueless woman is trying to guess what the kids are, "Um...an octopus, some kind of pizza, a fire hydrant?" and the kids are all, "Multitasker!" "Bacteria! I'm Bacteria, Dad, they aren't getting it!" and, "Don't you get it? I'm the Palo Verde Nuclear Reactor!" Love that commerical. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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