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Re: Spin: How many TVs do you have?
We just have 1 TV in our living room. Rarely does this pose a problem but when our son gets older we'll probably look at...
We just have 1 TV in our living room. Rarely does this pose a problem but when our son gets older we'll probably look at getting a 2nd TV.
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Re: Free Tea Sample
I got 2 envelopes of peach flavour. Opened one and it's not bad but was hoping each envelope would be different. ...
I got 2 envelopes of peach flavour. Opened one and it's not bad but was hoping each envelope would be different.
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Re: Waaahhhh.... want to cry.
I was 22 when I found my first grey hair (pointed out to me by my hairdresser). I was surprised it actually took so long...
I was 22 when I found my first grey hair (pointed out to me by my hairdresser). I was surprised it actually took so long to find. I thought for sure I would find it earlier since I had my dad's hair. My dad had his first grey hair in grade 7 so I was surprised I made it through high school let alone into my 20's. Now I have quite a few but they're spread out over a big enough area that most people don't know and think I just have blonde bits in my hair but I know...but it doesn't phase me that much. That's what hair dye is for
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Bum Scoot or Ladder Crawl-Down?
I voted ladder down because that's what DS does but we have tried to teach him the bum scoot and he doesn't quite get it....
I voted ladder down because that's what DS does but we have tried to teach him the bum scoot and he doesn't quite get it.
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Re: Valentines day gifts for fh / dh
Nothing. We don't really do anything for Valentines day but we do have a tradition of making 1 brand new dish to try for dinner...
Nothing. We don't really do anything for Valentines day but we do have a tradition of making 1 brand new dish to try for dinner every year. This year it's a hamburger & tater tot casserole. Ah the joys of cooking for a child now too.
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Re: Happy Robert Burns day!
Yay Robbie Burns day. Bring on the haggis and bag pipes! I've got my tartan on today and ready to celebrate my Scottish heritage. My...
Yay Robbie Burns day. Bring on the haggis and bag pipes! I've got my tartan on today and ready to celebrate my Scottish heritage.
My work is having a record setting Robbie Burns Marathon. They are trying to have a world record for the longest recitation of his works by having people come read his poems for 4.5 hours. Hope we can do it!
SFU's Robbie Burns Day Event
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Re: Wedding photos on your walls at home?
We have 2 individually framed photos of our wedding. They are both hanging above our stairs so you see them everytime you walk downstairs. One...
We have 2 individually framed photos of our wedding. They are both hanging above our stairs so you see them everytime you walk downstairs. One of these days I'd like to print out the photo of all our wedding guests and possibly make a collage. Those would hang in the hallway most likely.
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At what age did you give a stuffed animal...
DS was pretty young when he started having stuffies in his crib. We had a blanket lovey around 3-4 months and stuffies were around 4-6...
DS was pretty young when he started having stuffies in his crib. We had a blanket lovey around 3-4 months and stuffies were around 4-6 months. I would check on him so often though in the beginning.
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Glee Holiday Episode
Did anyone notice the Charlie Brown Christmas references? I loved that they snuck a few in. I also loved Rachel's dark blue dress with the...
Did anyone notice the Charlie Brown Christmas references? I loved that they snuck a few in. I also loved Rachel's dark blue dress with the silver star like design. Would love to know if anyone sells it.
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Re: Does your DH drag his feet on Xmas Shopping?
I nag him to start early but by Christmas he's done. However every year he always says "I have the perfect idea for you if...
I nag him to start early but by Christmas he's done. However every year he always says "I have the perfect idea for you if only I had more time" I told him this year I'd be glad to wait a few extra days for my present if need be. He didn't like that idea. The other option I told him is next year we're going to have a rule that all Christmas shopping must be done by the end of November but yeah I don't see that happening as I'm not done myself.
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Re: Did you attend your convocation?
Yup I did...all 3 actually. High school, college and university. I was the 2nd person in my family though to attend university and my mom...
Yup I did...all 3 actually. High school, college and university. I was the 2nd person in my family though to attend university and my mom who was the first couldn't make her convocation so it was pretty special for all of us.
Looking back though I cannot remember my college convocation, but I definately remember high school and university.
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Share your Advent Calendars!
This is our (for now). It was mine when I was a kid so I've put it up and show DS what it is and...
This is our (for now). It was mine when I was a kid so I've put it up and show DS what it is and what it's all about. He's still a little young to understand but I'm hoping next year he'll start "decorating the tree" instead of mommy.
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Re: Spin! Do you lock your car when at home?
I voted no. When I lived with my parents my car was in the drive way and I always locked it (even got broken into...
I voted no. When I lived with my parents my car was in the drive way and I always locked it (even got broken into once).
Now though DH and I have a garage and we don't lock the car unless we accidently push the lock button.
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Re: Have you ever created a store wish list?
Yes but DH has a wiki site that we use to make our Christmas wishlists but I have used a wishlist on a site or...
Yes but DH has a wiki site that we use to make our Christmas wishlists but I have used a wishlist on a site or two to help figure out how much items are and what I like (or like for others).
The wiki is helpful though as we can add/change it at any time and link to other sites anywhere on the internet.
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Re: Introduce yourself
Hello I'm Popcorn. I've been around since before my wedding in 2008 but I tend to read more then I post. It was easier when...
Hello I'm Popcorn. I've been around since before my wedding in 2008 but I tend to read more then I post. It was easier when I was on maternity leave but now I'm back to work and having fun juggling everything.
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Re: Parental Birthday
Yup to all! The birthday's in our family are all fairly easy to remember: MIL: June 13 Me: June 20 (one week later) My Dad:...
Yup to all! The birthday's in our family are all fairly easy to remember:
MIL: June 13
Me: June 20 (one week later)
My Dad: July 1 (Canada Day)
DH: Sept 1
My Mom: Sept 2 (real easy to remember there)
FIL: Dec 2 (3 months after my mom)
The one I always forget is BIL. Oh and our son's birthday is the day before mine. And my grandma is the day before MIL.
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Re: Black Friday Shopping: Amazon.com
I've gotten books from Amazon.com on Black Friday and it was definitely worth it. I got it for almost 50% off and had it delivered...
I've gotten books from Amazon.com on Black Friday and it was definitely worth it. I got it for almost 50% off and had it delivered with no duty added. I'm keeping my eye out this year for some DVD deals but nothing too major.
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Re: Question for those who draw names at Christmas
Dh's family always did it and mine didn't. After everyone started to have kids on my side it became far to many people to buy...
Dh's family always did it and mine didn't. After everyone started to have kids on my side it became far to many people to buy for. So when we got together in the summer I went to each of my Aunts and Uncles and asked if they would like to draw names instead of buying for everyone. You still get a gift for all those who are under the age of 18 but everyone over has to pull a name out of a hat (and you can still buy something seperate for Grandma and Grandpa). They all liked the idea since Christmas was getting expensive as well and now we draw names at Thanksgiving. Which reminds me I have to figure out what the heck I'm going to give one of my aunts.
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Re: Stocking Stuffers
I usually put the following in DH's stocking: white t-shirts socks shaving cream razor blade lip balm chocolate ...
I usually put the following in DH's stocking:
white t-shirts
socks
shaving cream
razor blade
lip balm
chocolate
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Re: It's an Etsy Christmas!!
We draw names for DH's family and I drew his cousin who's a musician. I've ordered him this: Custom Pick ( Stamping Out Loud )...
We draw names for DH's family and I drew his cousin who's a musician. I've ordered him this:
Custom Pick (
Stamping Out Loud)
Tin to hold Picks (
Tiny Tins)
I'm also going to add guitar strings to the present as well.
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Re: Fraser Valley Venues - looking for steampunk!
What about something on Granville Island? ...
What about something on Granville Island?
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Re: Do Not Play List
Most of the ones listed above we had on our "do not play list" (Macarena, Chicken Dance, etc). However we also had Greenday's "Time of...
Most of the ones listed above we had on our "do not play list" (Macarena, Chicken Dance, etc). However we also had Greenday's "Time of Your Life" only because it was a song that reminded me of my ex and the last thing I wanted on my wedding day was to think of him!
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Re: Hockey Season - are you a hockey widow?
Count me in. DH play's 2 days a week plus we have dinner at family's houses 2 times a week so we're only home 3...
Count me in. DH play's 2 days a week plus we have dinner at family's houses 2 times a week so we're only home 3 days a week together alone after Munchkin goes to bed. And of course when the NHL season starts I'll be loosing the ability to watch my shows but it does mean more bathtub or reading time for me.
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Re: Giving up the land line? Have you done it?
Dh and I have never had a land line since we've been together. Almost everyone has both of our numbers and DH has his phone...
Dh and I have never had a land line since we've been together. Almost everyone has both of our numbers and DH has his phone with him at all times (even at work since he needs it) so there's no way someone can't contact us quickly.
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Re: How much can you sell your house for today
I can't believe I can actually sell our 3 bedroom townhouse for more then $500K. A friend of my husbands moved here from Nova Scotia...
I can't believe I can actually sell our 3 bedroom townhouse for more then $500K. A friend of my husbands moved here from Nova Scotia and Ontario and he was so surprised to see what half a million would buy in BC.
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Re: *SPIN* how often is your CC signature checked?
When I worked in retail I would always ask to see ID when it was written on the back of a credit card. I would...
When I worked in retail I would always ask to see ID when it was written on the back of a credit card. I would say 90% of people were shocked and happy that I asked them as most of the time and places they shopped they said wouldn't even blink an eye at asking.
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Bath hatred!
We had to do co-bathing for about 4-6 months before DS like it. He would scream when he was in the bath tray in the...
We had to do co-bathing for about 4-6 months before DS like it. He would scream when he was in the bath tray in the bath tub but if I got in and we bathed together then he was all smiles. When he started to learn how to be on his tummy and sitting up he started to be more comfortable being in the bath tub by himself and by 6 months he was splashing around and having a great time!
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Re: Can you think of anything to do with crib pieces?
If they have rails they could be used to dry laundry. If you put hinges on them you could have them up against the wall...
If they have rails they could be used to dry laundry. If you put hinges on them you could have them up against the wall then fold out/up to hang laundry or use them as a table.
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Re: How many do you have???
0. I'm an only child and my BIL only has dogs...with no intent to have children and SIL is still a few years away from...
0. I'm an only child and my BIL only has dogs...with no intent to have children and SIL is still a few years away from having kids.
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Re: *GAH* My first interview in 14 years...help me
I just had an interview this week and the 2 questions that kinda threw me were "What will your references say about you?" and the...
I just had an interview this week and the 2 questions that kinda threw me were "What will your references say about you?" and the same one Honeysher posted "why did you want to leave your old job?"
There's also the doozie of "what's one of your weaknesses?" I stated that I need to work on my leadership skills since my manager has stated that on my review. I'm good at leading projects but need more work on leading people (since I've never really done it). Good luck!
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Re: Pulpy vs non-pulpy orange juice - a poll
Don't like it and can't have it as it causes me to break out in a rash. ...
Don't like it and can't have it as it causes me to break out in a rash.
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Re: work spouse
No work husband but I've had lots of work mothers through out all my jobs. DH has also found work mothers throughout his work place...
No work husband but I've had lots of work mothers through out all my jobs. DH has also found work mothers throughout his work place as well.
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Re: What are you voting? (BC HST)
I voted no. I really didn't want to but DH and my parents talked to me about it and convinced me that although the new...
I voted no. I really didn't want to but DH and my parents talked to me about it and convinced me that although the new tax sucks it really would be better for our family in the end. To me the most important aspect was how was this going to affect me and my family and yes higher taxes suck but it will be so much work, hassle and most importantly money to go backwards that in the end DH said it's better for US (our family) that we suck it up and embrace the new tax.
However my mom wants to include a post it note stating her TRUE feelings about how all this went about as well as how she will be voting next election! I would love to see the face of the person reading that note
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Re: Wanna See My Chickens?
OMG I love everything about these two. Their colour, their fluffyness, their attitudes. So cute! ...
OMG I love everything about these two. Their colour, their fluffyness, their attitudes. So cute!
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Re: Spin: Did you change your name?
This is the one argument DH and I had before we were married. I always wanted to take my husband's last name as I wanted...
This is the one argument DH and I had before we were married. I always wanted to take my husband's last name as I wanted the same family name especially if my kids were going to be taking DH's last name. Plus my maiden name is too long to hyphenate so that was out. However DH comes from a family where the women all keep their names so he didn't think I should loose/change my name. In the end he knew it was my decision but I think he still thinks I shouldn't have changed it.
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Re: Mountains and pocket knives and chocolate oh my!!
No idea about moving there but I've traveled to Switzerland and it's such an amazing country. Sounds like a great move for you guys! Enjoy....
No idea about moving there but I've traveled to Switzerland and it's such an amazing country. Sounds like a great move for you guys! Enjoy.
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Re: When someone doesn't have a registry
We bought a George Forman grill for one of DH's friends who wasn't registered. Also what about something like a couple of nice bottles of...
We bought a George Forman grill for one of DH's friends who wasn't registered. Also what about something like a couple of nice bottles of wine and some cheese, crackers, glasses, coasters, bottle opener, etc all in a basket?
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Re: Shopping Hours in Canada
Most malls around where I live (Greater Vancouver Area) are this standard time: M-T: 10-6 W-F: 10-9 Sat: 9-6 Sun: 11-6 However we do have...
Most malls around where I live (Greater Vancouver Area) are this standard time:
M-T: 10-6
W-F: 10-9
Sat: 9-6
Sun: 11-6
However we do have a mall nearby that is open until 9pm every night of the week and until 7pm on Sunday and holidays.
Plus some stores like London Drugs, Zellers and Sears are open different hours then the mall (both earlier and later).
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Re: Your Best Wedding Planning Advice...
Try to have someone with a good head on their shoulders know what's suppose to be happening at all times. I've been to a number...
Try to have someone with a good head on their shoulders know what's suppose to be happening at all times. I've been to a number of weddings where the bride had to stop mingling or dancing because the caterer or DJ needed to know something. I had my mom and MOH as my contact points so I never was bugged over trivial things during the night.
I wish DH and I had decided to fully write down what we wanted to say when we did our thank you speech. We only had note form and we ended up missing/cutting out a few things.
Look at your FH as you walk down the aisle. I had a really long aisle so I was able to see some of my guests in the beginning but as soon as I saw DH I never took my eyes off him.
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Re: Would you go on a trip with your ILs?
I voted yes. DH's parents are divorced and we've done a number of weekend trips with my MIL. We have done a weekend trip with...
I voted yes. DH's parents are divorced and we've done a number of weekend trips with my MIL. We have done a weekend trip with my FIL but we have a harder time traveling with him but thankfully he doesn't like full family trips so they are very VERY few and far between.
DH has also done a trip with my parents twice and we'd do it again.
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Re: Spin: Collectibles
Pins. Mainly from places I travel to but my parents have given me some from their travels too. Also if it's something interesting or curling...
Pins. Mainly from places I travel to but my parents have given me some from their travels too. Also if it's something interesting or curling based I'd buy it.
Also:
Postcards (only from places I've been to)
Cherish Teddies Figurines
Books (seems like anyways)
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Re: ____ Generation Canadian
Other. I am for sure 7th generation Canadian on my maternal Grandma's side and possibly even 9th generation but we can't 100% prove it. Forgot...
Other. I am for sure 7th generation Canadian on my maternal Grandma's side and possibly even 9th generation but we can't 100% prove it.
Forgot that on my dad's side I'm only 2nd generation as my grandpa was born in England.
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Re: Any campers/hikers out there?
Ooh thanks for this! My dad and his pals did the Bowren Lakes last year and had a blast doing it. They had 1-2 chefs...
Ooh thanks for this! My dad and his pals did the Bowren Lakes last year and had a blast doing it. They had 1-2 chefs in their group of 8 so I'll have to pass it on to them. Have fun with your trip.
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Re: I'm going to barf...
LOVE!!! ...
LOVE!!!
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Re: What did your DH do for his bachelor party?
DH's friends took him out go carting as DH is a bit of a car nut. They also did the whole steak dinner and then...
DH's friends took him out go carting as DH is a bit of a car nut. They also did the whole steak dinner and then bar thing but he had a blast at the go carting track.
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Re: What is your favorite non-alcoholic punch recipe?
Just made this simple one yesterday for DS birthday party. 1.5-2 litres Sun Rype Wild Berry Juice 3 cans of ginger ale You can also...
Just made this simple one yesterday for DS birthday party.
1.5-2 litres Sun Rype Wild Berry Juice
3 cans of ginger ale
You can also add frozen berries to help chill it.
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Re: Craft Help Please - Quick Question - I Think
Just an FYI. With grommets you can punch a hole, then place the grommet in and hammer the edges down to make it stay in...
Just an FYI. With grommets you can punch a hole, then place the grommet in and hammer the edges down to make it stay in place. Just make sure your hole punch is the right size for the grommet. This take a little more work but saves buying a special tool and allows you just to use a hole punch. However the grommet tool can set them nicer and faster.
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Re: how many nights a week are you "out"?
I voted 2 but for DH it's 3. 2 nights a week we go out for dinner, once at my parents and once at FIL's....
I voted 2 but for DH it's 3. 2 nights a week we go out for dinner, once at my parents and once at FIL's. But DH also goes out and plays hockey once a week right now on top of that (usually it's 2 nights a week). For awhile only Mon, Wed, Fri were we home but now that we have DS we're home at least 5 days a week for dinner.
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Re: Pinterest usernames
I'm C. L. for now. ...
I'm C. L. for now.
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Re: Pinterest - Serious Internet Surfing Crack
Oh this is an evil site...I will no longer be getting any work done now. ...
Oh this is an evil site...I will no longer be getting any work done now.
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