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Backpacking / Movies
My husband and I have been backpacking for years, and I think this is the year for us to bring the kids (ages 9 and 11). We found a GREAT spot where the terrain is easy, and the hike is only about three miles in. We camped there this weekend, and it was beautiful. We've taken them on several three and four mile hikes to…
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Tired of negativity
I was recently talking to a woman who could not stop complaining. Her anxiety and desperation were obvious. I felt badly for her, but I was greatly relieved when she left. Hearing people constantly complain is draining. I know that it is necessary sometimes, but to the extent that I see it. I recently realized that I…
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Family Anniversary - Any ideas?
My husband and I got married one year ago tomorrow, but because it is both of our second marriage, and he has 2 kids; I see it more as a "Family Anniversary" - since it is one year ago tomorrow that we became a family. I want to start a tradition - some kind of activity or something. I think it would lend us some more…
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Step Children
When I married my husband, I inherited his 2 kids. I have bent over backward for almost 3 years now to try to create a happy, healthy, nurturing home, and foster a friendship with them. I am well aware that their Mom does things differently than their Dad and I, but that's ok. I'm at my whits' end now. I'm sick of going…
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Nutritious Breakfast Cereals
I have been fighting with my kids to get them to eat things like shredded wheat and Cheerios instead of frosted this or chocolate that. Giving kids a load of sugar, simple carbohydrates, and food dyes and expecting them to go to school, sit still, and concentrate is kind of a joke. Now that I feel like I have won the…
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Earphones?
I'm looking for some helmet earphones for my husband for his birthday. He rides a streetbike, and has lost a couple sets of earbuds. There are several kinds, and no reviews that I can find. I was looking at some from GSI - they're flat pads that stick inside the helmet. Does anyone have any opinions? Has anyone ever used…
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Dining Room Rug
I know it's off topic, but this is the only forum I ever go on ... My family just moved, and our new dining room is carpeted with new carpet. That's great, except we have 2 little kids, and despite their best efforts, I bet you anything they will spill, drip, dribble, or drop some kind of food and or drink there at some…
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What to do with the kids' rooms?
My husband and I just moved to a new 3-bedroom house with our 7 year-old boy and 9 year-old girl. One of the kids' bedrooms is obviously bigger and better than the other one. Our daughter is starting to have slumber parties, and friends over to study and hang out, and I want to encourage that. Then I will know who her…
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Mexican Casserole
I made "Mexican Casserole" last night. I told my boyfriend it was "Mexican Casserole" because if I told him it was another kitchen experiment in an effort to use up the leftovers, he would have rolled his eyes and groaned. I put a layer of corn tortilla pieces on the bottom of the casarole dish (light spray of Pam olive…
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Sedentary Job
I thought I wanted to be a counselor, so I got a degree in psychology. I love it, but it is very sedentary. Does anyone have any ideas of something where I could be more active during the day?
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Pumpkin Pancakes
I just invented pumpkin pancakes ... I had leftovers from Thanksgiving, 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp honey 1 tsp margerine dash of salt cinnamon ground cloves 1 tbsp whole wheat flour 1 egg Mix it all together and fry it with some Pam (no fat spray) ... they taste really good Best part - I'm hypoglycemic, and they won't…
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Just Started
I was part of another calorie counter journal before, but found this site a few weeks ago and switched. Before about a month ago, I had never counted calories. I have always been a health nut and exercised somewhat regularly, but have had marginal success with strength training and weight loss. I figure this is worth a…
