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Re: May Workout Challenge - May 10 Check-In
300 for the week! Yay, for over 1000 minutes! ...
300 for the week!
Yay, for over 1000 minutes!
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Re: May Workout Challenge - May 10 Check-In
my total for this week is 240 ...
my total for this week is 240
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Re: May Workout Challenge - May 10 Check-In
Only 180 minutes this past week for the May17 check-in. I should still be able to make my goal though...I am trying for 300 minutes...
Only 180 minutes this past week for the May17 check-in. I should still be able to make my goal though...I am trying for 300 minutes next week
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Re: would you lock in 3.29/5 years or 3.00/variable 5
That would be a great rate to lock in at! I would go for it! ...
That would be a great rate to lock in at! I would go for it!
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Re: May Workout Challenge
YAY - My first check-in! 370 minutes so far this month! ...
YAY - My first check-in! 370 minutes so far this month!
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Calgary moms - Recommend a baby store
Oh, Bo Bebe would work for her too then. But the selection is smaller than at E Children. ...
Oh, Bo Bebe would work for her too then. But the selection is smaller than at E Children.
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Calgary moms - Recommend a baby store
I would go with E-Children then. It is a great store. WBer Nire works there too ...
I would go with E-Children then. It is a great store. WBer Nire works there too
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Calgary moms - Recommend a baby store
Do you know what area she lives in? ...
Do you know what area she lives in?
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Re: What helps you alleviate stress?
When I'm not pregnant: Wine & a hot bath When pregnant: Ice cream. Since you are looking for an answer that won't pack on the...
When I'm not pregnant: Wine & a hot bath
When pregnant: Ice cream.
Since you are looking for an answer that won't pack on the pounds, my other therapy is getting a delicious decaf & walking around the shops. Not a mall, but be-bopping around outside seems to help sometimes.
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Re: May Workout Challenge
I'd love to join you guys! I think I can hit 1000 minutes this month. I usually do strength/TRX classes and yoga classes. Sometimes I'll...
I'd love to join you guys! I think I can hit 1000 minutes this month. I usually do strength/TRX classes and yoga classes. Sometimes I'll include a JM video at home. How often do you update - just weekly? Or after each workout?
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spin: Do you limit YOUR screen time?
TV - yes. I sometimes watch a downloaded show while he naps, otherwise DH and I will save our shows for the evening once DS...
TV - yes. I sometimes watch a downloaded show while he naps, otherwise DH and I will save our shows for the evening once DS is in bed.
Computer - no. It is embarrassing how often I am at this thing. Way, way too much.
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Re: Which do you like better? pics. of Bunting
Honestly, I think both look good. I have a bunting rainbow in DS' room that I made with cardstock. Because of the size of the...
Honestly, I think both look good. I have a bunting rainbow in DS' room that I made with cardstock. Because of the size of the wall there is a couple inches of space between the colours.
It was very inexpensive to do. There is a pack of Martha Stewart cardstock at Walmart that has great solid colours & double sided paper. I just used a front & back of each piece & spaced it out along the string.
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"put together moms" where to shop?
Like the PPs I tend to find good, inexpensive casual stuff at: H&M Joe Fresh Forever 21 Gap I too spend more on my jeans...
Like the PPs I tend to find good, inexpensive casual stuff at:
H&M
Joe Fresh
Forever 21
Gap
I too spend more on my jeans (Aritzia, usually) except for super tight skinnies that are just going to be worn with tall boots and a long top anyway. Those you can get for less than $20 at Forever21.
Like I said in the other thread, my 'uniform' is jeans, ballet flats or tall boots, nice-ish top & cardigan or leather jacket. Sometimes leggings & a sweater dress. In warmer weather there are definitely more casual sundresses.
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Do you change a recipe when you plan to freeze it?
bionicjellybean - Is that your blog? We made the apple, cheddar, bacon frittata and LOVED IT! ...
bionicjellybean - Is that your blog?
We made the apple, cheddar, bacon frittata and LOVED IT!
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Do you change a recipe when you plan to freeze it?
Thanks for your help! I was going to ask for that recipe too bjb. It looks great - I think DH will love it! ...
Thanks for your help!
I was going to ask for that recipe too bjb. It looks great - I think DH will love it!
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Re: our kitchen and laundry room backsplash pics!
I love them both! Nice work! ...
I love them both! Nice work!
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spin- putting away the grocery cart
Good lord. The stink eye for putting the cart away after your child is in the car? IMO people are WAY TOO paranoid. Honestly, I...
Good lord. The stink eye for putting the cart away after your child is in the car?
IMO people are WAY TOO paranoid.
Honestly, I do whatever is easier for me at that moment.
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Do you change a recipe when you plan to freeze it?
I want to do a few lasagnas, shepherds pie, & some pizza dough balls to have in the freezer before DS 2.0 comes along. Anything...
I want to do a few lasagnas, shepherds pie, & some pizza dough balls to have in the freezer before DS 2.0 comes along.
Anything I need to know or change?
Any other meals you love to make ahead and freeze?
Thanks!
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Re: Calgary massage therapists
If you are willing to travel South to Okotoks, let me know and I will PM you the name of someone AWESOME! ...
If you are willing to travel South to Okotoks, let me know and I will PM you the name of someone AWESOME!
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Re: When life gives you lemons- a poll
When life hands you something sour, turn it into something sweet! ...
When life hands you something sour, turn it into something sweet!
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Re: Lululemon pants: see through?
I have a pair of Run: something or other crops that I bought less than a year ago and I don't find them see-through. They...
I have a pair of Run: something or other crops that I bought less than a year ago and I don't find them see-through. They are that thicker, compression material though... I also have the Astro crop (great with a preggo belly, BTW) and haven't noticed anything. My butt is expanding though, I should probably double check to make sure!
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
I'm TeacherAnge on MFP too, if anyone wants to add me ...
I'm TeacherAnge on MFP too, if anyone wants to add me
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Re: Buying second hand from stranger
Since DS was born I have bought & sold tonnes of stuff on Kijiji & Facebook buy & sell sites. I don't think I have...
Since DS was born I have bought & sold tonnes of stuff on Kijiji & Facebook buy & sell sites. I don't think I have bought a single new toy! I have also been able to sell off things a bunch of junk that I purged from our spare bedroom to turn it into his Big Boy Room.
I have only bought clothes a few times - and never anything upholstered...
I actually prefer buying/selling with strangers. I sort of think if someone is a friend, then I should just give them the stuff, you know?
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Would you take your LO to a violent movie?
No Way! I still remember having nightmares from my first movie theater experience - and it was Alice in Wonderland - the Disney cartoon version...
No Way!
I still remember having nightmares from my first movie theater experience - and it was Alice in Wonderland - the Disney cartoon version
. I was probably 4 or 5.
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Re: Bedrooms: Laminate or Carpet?
Personally, I prefer carpet in bedrooms. But, perhaps you could get a large area rug for the rooms if you don't plan on being there...
Personally, I prefer carpet in bedrooms.
But, perhaps you could get a large area rug for the rooms if you don't plan on being there for too long. It might be cheaper...
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I know what'll make us all feel better - Pictures!
This one is from a few months ago - but he is always running around these days and I can't catch a good shot of...
This one is from a few months ago - but he is always running around these days and I can't catch a good shot of his face
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
Blissful - I always enter(ed) my weight training & my BFing as a cardio exercise. I think I used to enter about 300 for EBFing...
Blissful -
I always enter(ed) my weight training & my BFing as a cardio exercise. I think I used to enter about 300 for EBFing and lowered it as he weaned.
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Baby's Arrival Gift Help!
My favourite was a dozen homemade muffins. If you were to bring that and a Starbucks - it would be like you were heaven sent!...
My favourite was a dozen homemade muffins. If you were to bring that and a Starbucks - it would be like you were heaven sent!
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Re: Food or Room?
Food. No question. ...
Food. No question.
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Re: I seriously need motivation - binging
Unfortunately, I can totally relate to your post. I too had reached my goal weight through a lot of hard work at the gym &...
Unfortunately, I can totally relate to your post. I too had reached my goal weight through a lot of hard work at the gym & careful eating. Then I got pregnant again. It is like the knowledge that my body is going to pot anyway gives me permission to binge & indulge every single craving.
I don't have any answers at all. I am *trying* to keep myself to one treat/day. And I have continued to log my workouts & eating on MFP just to stay accountable. I guess I am trying to not let it get out of control, but at the same time I know that I can lose the weight again. And I know exactly how hard I will need to work to do it
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Re: Sorta Spin: Do you & your DH/SO match physically?
We are both 'average' or in the healthy BMI range. We were almost the same weight at the end of my last pregnancy though &...
We are both 'average' or in the healthy BMI range.
We were almost the same weight at the end of my last pregnancy though & I am 8" shorter than him
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What age do they start to be on a schedule?
I think the rule-of-thumb is 4 months. We were lucky with DS and he started earlier, but typically around 4 months they can establish a...
I think the rule-of-thumb is 4 months. We were lucky with DS and he started earlier, but typically around 4 months they can establish a 3-nap routine.
2-3-4 is a two nap routine - I think we started that around 9 months - and are still going strong at 17 months. However, most of his little buddies are down to a single nap these days.
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Re: Spin: How many TVs do you have?
Two. One in the living room and another in the downstairs family room/workout area. ...
Two. One in the living room and another in the downstairs family room/workout area.
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Nursing - how often?
I don't remember enough to answer all your questions, but I'll contribute what I do remember. At that age I was BFing 4/5 times each...
I don't remember enough to answer all your questions, but I'll contribute what I do remember. At that age I was BFing 4/5 times each day: when he awoke in the am, before the morning nap, before the afternoon nap, sometimes in the late aft/early eve if he asked, and before bed (for a more solid 30-45 minutes). This would last him through the night & we did not co-sleep.
As for solids, he would get some breakfast with us & dinner with us (BLW) and I only did lunch when it was convenient for me. We often ate lunch on the run because that was our socialization window between the two naps.
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Re: Dear Nuevodia:
^^ Thanks so much! ...
^^ Thanks so much!
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Re: Dear Nuevodia:
Amazing! I am SO SO SO SO impressed with your transformation! I love your arms in this pic - I would love to train to...
Amazing! I am SO SO SO SO impressed with your transformation!
I love your arms in this pic - I would love to train to look like that!
I am your height and would love to see a meal/training plan too. To mimic post pardum of course
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What is your go-to stir fry sauce?
This is what I have been using for years. It is good, but I am bored of it. Please recommend your fave. Pictures would be...
This is what I have been using for years. It is good, but I am bored of it. Please recommend your fave. Pictures would be awesome too!
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Re: Mathew Grey Gubler-hot or not
Yes. He is hot. But not always on Crim Minds. ...
Yes. He is hot. But not always on Crim Minds.
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Re: Davids Tea- iced teas?
I haven't tried it yet, but I think Exotica (one of my faves) will be really great iced. ...
I haven't tried it yet, but I think Exotica (one of my faves) will be really great iced.
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What makes a great diaper bag?
I have this bag - the Go Gaga Slide in a purple colour - and I love it Some of the main things I love:...
I have this bag - the Go Gaga Slide in a purple colour - and I love it
Some of the main things I love:
-comfortable strap
-easy access front compartments
-two water-bottle pockets
-lots of room on the inside
-doubles as a gym bag for me
I think a diaper bag is such a personal thing - it has to be to your taste.
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Re: Good results with "matching" BM colours?
I really like the quality of the BEHR Ultra paint (it is $45 I think), but not the $30 Behr or the CIL at Home...
I really like the quality of the BEHR Ultra paint (it is $45 I think), but not the $30 Behr or the CIL at Home Depot. I hated the quality of the CIL paint we used for DS' room and will never buy that brand again.
The Martha Stewart Paint is also nice - but I would use a primer (b/c of the colours you have to pain over) as it is a little thinner than the Ultra. I have never used a BM paint though, so I can't speak to that brand.
All paints sold in Canada (as of this year) are now low- or no-VOC so that shouldn't really be a factor.
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What to make with leftover Ham?
This really isn't a recipe or anything, but I LOVE to fry leftover ham up with eggs for brunch/brinner. So much better than bacon! ...
This really isn't a recipe or anything, but I LOVE to fry leftover ham up with eggs for brunch/brinner. So much better than bacon!
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Ikea dressers...
We bought the long MALM dresser to use as a change table. I like that there is room for a basket of diapers/wipes/creams on top...
We bought the long MALM dresser to use as a change table. I like that there is room for a basket of diapers/wipes/creams on top of the table & the change pad. I always keep his current size of clothes in the top drawers & the bottom four are used for various other baby paraphernalia. We keep the bigger clothes that he is going to grow into hanging in the closet arranged by size.
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Re: Where to get/how much to spend on linens
Personally I would get a beautiful duvet pattern that you LOVE and buy the sheet sets from Costco. They are plain (and only available in...
Personally I would get a beautiful duvet pattern that you LOVE and buy the sheet sets from Costco. They are plain (and only available in a few colours) but they are SO soft and wash up SO well. I prefer them to the pricier sheets we got from The Bay when we registered.
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Can this really be?
What a great surprise! Congratulations!!! ...
What a great surprise! Congratulations!!!
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Stuff for your first baby - what did you spend?
We spent $2300 before he was born. The biggest expenses were: -chair $400 -crib $150 -dresser/change table $200 -stroller (used valco) $300 -crib mattress $100...
We spent $2300 before he was born. The biggest expenses were:
-chair $400
-crib $150
-dresser/change table $200
-stroller (used valco) $300
-crib mattress $100
The rest was clothes, toys, and other paraphernalia. Definitely borrow what you can - especially try to borrow: swing, exercaucer, jumperoo, bassinet. These things are huge & are used for such short periods of time.
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Re: My before and afters
Wow! What a difference! What changes did you make? ...
Wow! What a difference!
What changes did you make?
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Hey MooseHead.. what are you watching?
MH - Have you seen Justified? I really think you would like it. Shane Whatshisface from The Shield is in it and his acting is...
MH - Have you seen Justified? I really think you would like it.
Shane Whatshisface from The Shield is in it and his acting is EXCELLENT. It stars Timothy Olyphant who is another great actor.
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Re: I know it's not my day but...
ooh. I like the style a lot! I think the skirt will be a lot more flattering. What colour will it be? ...
ooh. I like the style a lot! I think the skirt will be a lot more flattering.
What colour will it be?
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Re: anyone do HIIT late at night
I did - once. I didn't sleep until 1am. Sorry Actually, now that I think about it it wasn't even that late. It was 8-9ish....
I did - once. I didn't sleep until 1am. Sorry
Actually, now that I think about it it wasn't even that late. It was 8-9ish.
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