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I've been cutting out hearts from Christmas cards, punching holes in them, and crocheting them together to form a garland. No, I'm not kidding. I don't like to throw out Christmas cards. They have such pretty pictures.

I guess it depends on the teenager. Is the teenager open to face to face time with mom discussing important things, or is he or she more likely to mention a problem while playing words with friends? I once heard a child psychologist on the radio suggest talking about serious things in the car when the teenager is NOT…

Well, I suppose I should say collecting recipes, since in my effort to declutter today I have gone through two years of magazines and ripped out the recipes I was keeping them for and threw the rest of the magazine away. I'd have saved time to just throw out the whole magazine, but I just couldn't do it...

Dress number 1 is my favorite on you, too. Dress number 4 looks the most versatile. (Work function, date, etc) if that factors into anything.

I'm not in the area. Come to think of it, I don't run. :laugh:

I went for a walk today! I had dinner waiting for me in the crock pot when I came home from a busy day. I made a sick friend laugh.

Last year I broke my toes. I don't know how. My toes just started hurting badly, then one day they went numb and I got scared. I went to the doctor. He tape my toes and told me to keep my foot elevated whenever possible. They healed in about a month. My only suggestion is to try elevating your foot when you can.

That girl was looking for trouble. I'm glad you didn't give it to her. She WANTED a confrontation. Why should you give her what she wants? (Why should she want a confrontation with you? Some people are just like that.) Do you have a workout buddy? A friend alongside you may help to divert your attention away from the mean…

1) I love that my husband fell in love with me even though I'm large, yet he encourages me when I want to become healthier and lose weight. He says I'm beautiful no matter what. :blushing: 2) He let my mom move in with us when she got sick so she wouldn't have to go to a nursing home. 3) He helps me with my resumes, but…

I do think that if you invite the nieces and nephews related to you by blood, you invite the step nieces and nephews, too. It isn't their fault that their step dad has been a pain in your neck. It isn't their fault you haven't met their mother. If your brother can be so callous to you and your mom, how is he with them?…

Me too! I have a plus size leather skirt I'm hoping to wear to a sock hop in May. I want to go as "bad Sandy" from Grease. Sort of... At least she is the inspiration for the outfit....

I believe it is "vegans" who don't eat any animal based products, while "vegetarians" don't eat animal flesh, but will drink milk and eat eggs.

I was trying the Slimfast in the summer. When I joined mfp in September, I noticed I wasn't getting enough potassium, fiber, protein, etc... I had to give up the Slimfast. (I actually liked the chocolate shake)I still have a box of bars in my cupboard in case of an emergency, though. (What kind of emergency? Winter in…

You look FABuLOUS!

I watched WWE for a long time, too. It seems shouting at the television while watching sports is acceptable, whiling shouting at the television while watching the "McLaughlin Group" (or even "The View" ) is not. (Who makes up these rules, anyway?) But I gave up WWE for Lent one year, and now I shout at the television…

Tough issue. I've had single male friends over the years, and it didn't bother my husband. I did try to include him in the friendship, though. I'd invite them over to dinner at the house, and encourage them to facebook friend each other. They never did become best buddies, but my husband never worried about our friendship,…

I love my sense of humor, and the way my eyes twinkle when I'm kidding. I can keep a perfectly straight face when I'm teasing, but the people closest to me know to check my eyes because they always give me away. @myfeistyevolu I love your confidence @stephanielind I like the way you part your hair.

I don't think about Jersey Shore at all. I'm not into "reality t.v." unless you consider the history channel, Letterman and game shows "reality t.v." When I want to see real people interact, I hang out with friends and family. I don't mean to disrespect anyone who enjoys reality t.v. I just don't see the attraction. Since…

I have lost the amount of cheese an average American eats in a year and a guinea pig. I hope they are in the same place so the guinea pig can live off the cheese....

I believe you can. I know it doesn't seem ideal, but do listen to your neurologist. Your neurologist knows that losing weight will help you, and has come to the conclusion that for now it is in your best interest to wait with exercise. If you still need to wait after your next appointment, ask your neurologist to recommend…

I love the Hannah Swenson books! I was disappointed that she didn't choose yet, though. Of course now that MY preference for her is now working with his ex fiance, I'm wondering if Hannah will become a suspect again soon. That hasn't happened in a long time...

I've read some of the Aurora Teagarden mysteries. From looking at your list, I think you would like the Aunt Dimity mysteries by Nancy Atherton. I'm about to start another Den of Antiquity Mystery by Tamar Myers.

I'm sorry for being harsh. I guess deep down, I see your husband's point and came out too snippy. I am glad you both talked it out. For the record, if my husband "tells" me not to do something (or vice verse), I seethe and get all "I'm not a child" on him, but if he asks me not to do something (or vice verse), I'd bend…

I can only imagine what the bartender's reaction to a fat woman like me ordering that. "I'd like to order a Skinny Bi**h. Please make it extra bi**hy for me..." I usually order apple martini.

BUMP I don't want to go totally meatless, but I think that doing so a couple of times a week would be good for me.

Does he tell you his cholesterol is high? If so, you can encourage him to track it here, and learn for himself what foods are high in cholesterol. Could you invite him over for dinner and prepare something tasty and healthy? If he sees that healthy eating isn't all lettuce leafs and tofu, he may decide he can make better…

I think you handled it just fine. He behaved like a 10 year old bully, you behaved like an adult. I would like to add, though, that if he EVER talks that way to one of your children, you tell him off in no uncertain terms no matter who is around, then walk away. It's as important that your children know you have their…

I'm not anti pit bull. I understand that it is how a dog is trained and / or treated that makes it vicious. However, telling a woman she is wrong to be afraid of pit bulls the same week that a man in Chicago loses his leg to an attack by stray pit bulls is uncompassionate. The story about the man who was attacked can be…

' I'm with you! I switched to margarine years ago before we heard of trans fats. Since then, I'll take a sliver of butter over spread any day! I tried turkey bacon. It's a good replacement for ham, but NOT bacon! A nice glass of wine once in a while is sublime. I would add steak to your list. There is something about a…

I agree. Paula Deen did not put the cellulite on my hips, and Leslie Sansone, Jillian Michaels, or whoever else won't take it off for me. I have the responsibility for me. Paula Deen has a responsibility for herself. It may be a stretch to believe she REALLY thinks that eating her recipes and taking a pill for diabetes is…