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It's the Pink Bubble! Run!!
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A family friend is at the annual Mary Kay convention in Dallas. She's been blowing up FB with pictures and statuses about how she loves MK and her Pink Bubble. She's going to come back all revved up and start pestering everyone about parties and purchases.
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Ask Amy - Catholic man seeks platonic friendships with women
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Dear Amy: I am a 50-something devout Catholic who has been divorced for over 20 years. Since my petition for annulment through the church was rejected, I am not in the position to remarry. Accordingly, I fully accept the church's teaching that only permits sexual intimacy within the marital bond...
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Great books for children
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Our county has the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program set up. All children, ages birth to five, are eligible for a free book a month, regardless of income. I didn't get AB signed up until he was almost a year old, but I am glad I did! This month's book is hilarious! It's Read to Tiger by S.J. Fore...
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Discussion about Cousin, CS and Cousin's dog and Christmas
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We kept Cousin's Dog this week while she was on her FIFTH vacation of 2014. And we aren't talking camping at the local state park vacations either. 1 vacation with her and CS to Vermont to ski, one DisneyWorld trip with her and CS, a beach trip, a trip to Aspen for her, and now she and CS are out west. Mom sai...
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Riding in the WY Wind
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Venison - yay or nay?
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Some people say they can't eat deer. Others love it. How about you?
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My petunias are still alive!
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It's been over a month! I'm really shocked, too. They were looking a bit wilted after some extreme humidity, but after a nice drink of water and some deadheading, they perked up. They're getting quite tall, though. Where exactly am I supposed to pinch them off to get them to spread?
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Bad Experiences as a guest
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I love Etiquette Hell, and I find stories of egregious hosting failures to be particularly interesting. So share a story of a hosting fail you experienced! When I was a 14 or so, my grandmother's second husband died. They were about a 2-day drive from us, so when we went for the funeral, we had to stay wit...
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The Lottery
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Brief synopsis - global unexplained fertility, scientist manages to create viable embryos, US gov't is going to hold a lottery to choose which women get to carry said embryos, scientist is fired and steals an embryo. Did anyone watch? What did you think? I liked it well enough. The concept is interes...
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Great, now we have a feud with the neighbors.
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I am so mad right now I could scream. We're having Vacation Bible School this week, which is held in the evening. Yesterday, neighbor kids went screaming by on their dirt bikes. Someone went out and yelled at them. So today, they didn't come past the church while the kids were there, but they certainly m...
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Such a charming shower invitation!
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I just feel so...welcomed and wanted. Tuesday night, I popped on to FB to do some chatting. I had a message from my early elementary school BFF. The entire message was just two phone photos of the invitation to her baby shower. No accompanying text, just the pictures. Also, it's this Sunday. Gee...she...
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Healthy snacks and meals
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So this is the thing, I've been at this weight since before LO was born. I'm tired of being this big. One thing that has worked for me before is to have a low carb diet and I want to start doing that soon. It would help me (and all of those that are interested in doing something similar) if you shared your he...
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Green Smoothie Cleanse
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Anybody ever done one? My mom and I are trying it out, trying to "jump start" our weight loss. It says you can have unsweetened peanut butter, fruit, veggies, plain greek yogurt, boiled eggs and nuts (unsalted) in addition to the smoothies. My question is, it is going to take a LOT those thin...
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Time Spent
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How many non-sleeping hours do you spend with your SO/spouse each week on average? I have been thinking that we spend so much time with each other since DH works nights now and he doesn't require a lot of sleep but my view may be skewed since he does go to work at 3 on weekends so we don't have a lot of time on...
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I am so mad at the SCOTUS right now.
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Good haul at Joann's!
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I spent...oh, $45 in two days, but I had coupons and stuff was on sale! Let's see...I got: 3 strands of beads for bracelets (I am going back tomorrow for more for a necklace) a big bag of pillow stuffing replacement blades for my rotary cutter several packs of various hair clips a roll of ribbon 3 absolut...
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Reese's PB Cup Oreos are dangerous!
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I don't think I am going to buy them again - they're so good!
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FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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For the next 48 hours or so, I have the house all to myself! PM took AB to see Grandma and I'm on staycation! I don't know what to do first! I have books to read and craft projects to finish and gaming to do. Actually, I do know what I'm doing first - I'm going to the grocery store for provisions, then I'm of...
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Snapping Turtle in our yard
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This morning we spotted this snapping turtle not ten feet from the side of our house. Penelope was quite interested, so she got grounded to the house til he moves on. He's taking his time about it though. He has only moved about six inches in two hours. He does not seem to realize we do not have any cute gi...
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How do you apply the "Don't talk about things in front of people who weren't invited?"
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To me, this out of all etiquette rules has the most gray area. Generally, I think the rule applies more to children who are still learning to be tactful and sensitive than it is to adults. As adults, I think we should have learned "Not everyone gets invited to everything." For example, if I ha...
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Ex BFF at it again trying to refriend me.....
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http://invisapeeps2.activeboard.com/t57665044/should-i-give-her-another-chance-long/
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Help me choose a gift for a two year old.
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I've been invited to my friend's granddaughter's second birthday party. It should be fun even though it's a toddler party, because I've been friends with her family for many years. Several of you have little ones about that age or at least they were in the not to distant past. What looks the most fun t...
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FMLA protection may be extended to same sex couples - Proposed legislation
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Same-sex couples in the U.S. would be eligible for leave to care for their spouses under a rule the Obama administration will propose today. Gay and lesbian couples in all states, including those in which they are not allowed to marry, would be eligible to take time under the Family and Medical Leave A...
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Teen taking video with drone says woman assaulted him
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Teen taking video with drone says woman assaulted him June 11, 2014, 9:00 AM MADISON, Conn. - A Westbrook, Conn. woman faces assault charges after confronting a teenager who was using a drone to film above a beach. Andrea Mears, 24, was charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace after an i...
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Book clearance sale!
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The Half-Price Books stores in Pittsburgh are setting up shop in the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend! Everything is $2 and under and I can't wait to go. I have my list all written up, my HPB tote bag ready, and my budget fixed in my head.
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RIP Casey Kasem
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I just saw that radio personality Casey Kasem died today. How sad for his family. I am dating myself, but I loved American Top 40 when I was in high school. He was also the voice of Shaggy on Scooby Doo.
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Does anyone enjoy camping?
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We do, and generally we camp every weekend from late May to late September, sometimes til late October. I love getting away from town and just enjoying the fresh air and relaxing around a fire. We also take our MC's and ride to check out new areas. We sometimes take the boat if the kids are going to be abl...
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Humidity....
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is not comfortable! Especially as we rarely have it where I live. But we have had so much rain this spring, it is humid and some afternoons, I feel like I am just melting. I hope the dry warm heat we are used to gets here soon! My garden and flowers are loving it~ but I heard some parts of our county had a LIG...
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Fresh Farm Eggs
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Have you had them? they are all we eat, and when I have used store bought eggs, they seem so pale and *washed out* looking. I have my chickens at my FIL's ranch, we have 10 acres, but I just keep them all out there with his and I help him with them. We eat fresh chicken too, which is tasty and fresh beef from t...
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New Outlander novel is out today!
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I pre-ordered the eBook and as soon as AB was fed and dressed, I fired up my Kindle and downloaded it. I want to start reading so badly, but I can't until Preacher Man gets up. Otherwise, I will get so absorbed in the story, I will totally forget about the world around me and ornery toddlers really need supe...
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I planted some petunias today.
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Anyone want to bet how long it takes me to kill the poor things?
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Whatcha' readin'?
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I have about 50 pages left of Love in the Time of Cholera. It's pretty bad. Up next is Gone Girl and then What's a Christian to Do With Harry Potter? I don't normally plan books out like that, but I borrowed them both, so I want to get them back to their owners as soon as I can.
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Came across a picture of Frooty... enjoying a warm summer day...
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A pissy bouncy castle tale
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Sigh.... Last night I took the kids to a special event the local zoo puts on for special needs kids and their families. It is a very nice event. They get pizza and set up games and bouncy castles and slides and give out balloons and gift bags etc. So we attended and was looking forward to a fun free event...
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Cousin - non-update
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I personally haven't spoken to Cousin since she moved out. Mom has spoken to her briefly a few times, and of course there have been several calls that Cousin hasn't bothered to return. (Not from me, I'm not calling her.) Thank GOD Cousin didn't take Mom up on her offer for her dog to live with us. I've been...
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What is your dominant personality trait?
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http://survley.com/what-is-your-dominant-personality-trait.html
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The Food Network
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The Food Network is one of my favorite channels, and the Cooking channel is a close second. Who's your favorite Food Network chef?
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Ruin a wish!
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I think most of us know how to play. You make a wish, next poster grants the wish but adds a bad consequence of getting that wish. I'll start! I wish carbohydrates made me lose weight instead of gain. And go!
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Things you HAVE done
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So this is a spinoff of the other thread I have been in hand cuffs I have taken four cruises in less than 12 months Oh I could go on and on but I will save it for later in the thread
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Things you have never done...
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Shoplifted Ridden a roller coaster, or a motorcycle Driven a stick shift Bought a lottery ticket Had a mani/pedi flan
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Bachelorette-Death on the show how sad-see last post
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Is anyone watching this? -- Edited by Forty-two on Monday 2nd of June 2014 09:56:43 PM
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Postsecret false rape report
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On Sunday Secrets today there is a postsecret about a false rape report. It says "That man didn't rape me....but he spent 10 years in prison." I know on this board and the other board we have discussed false rape reports. I hate that women make false rape reports so that we then have to be sk...
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Can I help you?
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Had an interaction with a grumpy old man today. I was hosting a private pool party at the pool club we belong to. The regular pool hours ended at 6 and our party started at 6. Well it was about 6:15 or so and some old man pulls up right in front of the gate in a non parking space in his truck and gets out. He goes in...
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Any tips on keeping big kids safe in parking lots that don't know any better?
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I am at a loss what to do. Robot is 7 now and still does not act safe in parking lots. I try to avoid doing errands with him due to this and with school going on I can. But it is Summer now and I have to take him to do most errands and I forgot how hard it is! Today we were on the way out of Aldi and I had a cart full of groc...
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I have a happy!
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My DGD (hereafter known as Soji) (approaching 4 1/2) came to us 3 years ago from Korea. Over a year ago, DS and DDIL were matched with a little boy (hereafter nicknamed Sumo). There have been numerous roadblocks for all international adoptions from Korea since then but just talked to DS this morning an...
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what do people hate about you quiz?
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I got egomaniac LOL http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/you-suck
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It was like being on an episode of Hoarders!
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My mom has a modestly sized two-story house. She really hates heights and stairs, so she never went up to the second floor unless absolutely necessary. Normally, my stepdad would bring the Christmas decorations and other things down for her. In fact, he didn't want her to go upstairs at all. We fo...
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Independent Woman
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My kid has her first job and she is not getting the hours she needs to make the money she wants so she is looking for another job. She is 16 and she does not want to be dependent on me for money. For you independent women at what age did you know you wanted financial independence -- Edited by Forty-two on Wedne...
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I saw you sneak in, kapper.
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Long time, no see! How are you?
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Garden is all in and
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we are eating fresh asparagus, it needs to be cut daily~!~! it was a three year wait from time we planted the roots, but so darn worth it. yummmm Starwberries are doing good too, lots of tiny berries and tons of blooms Our poratoes are growing up a storm too, all in all the garden is thriving! I can't wai...
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