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Question about CUPE and mat leave top up
As everyone else has said it's all very dependant on the contract. But FWIW- I'm CUPE and had no top up. When I inquired if...
As everyone else has said it's all very dependant on the contract.
But FWIW- I'm CUPE and had no top up. When I inquired if it would be something discussed at future contract negotiations I was top, "maternity leave top up is not currently a priority for the union"
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
Did anyone get the Julep Spring Mystery box? I'm really disappointed since my was almost exactly the same as the St Patrick's Day Box...the only...
Did anyone get the Julep Spring Mystery box? I'm really disappointed since my was almost exactly the same as the St Patrick's Day Box...the only difference was a bright pink polish instead of the weird green one but every single other polish and product was the same. I'm not very happy that I spend $20 on it
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Re: April beauty boxes!
Did anyone get the Julep Spring Mystery box? I'm really disappointed since my was almost exactly the same as the St Patrick's Day Box...the only...
Did anyone get the Julep Spring Mystery box? I'm really disappointed since my was almost exactly the same as the St Patrick's Day Box...the only difference was a bright pink polish instead of the weird green one but every single other polish and product was the same. I'm not very happy that I spend $20 on it
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Laundry Tarts - reviews?
Oh, they should this video on their facebook page where they turn the detergent into a paste and then rubbed it on years old pit...
Oh, they should this video on their facebook page where they turn the detergent into a paste and then rubbed it on years old pit stains on a white shirt and it came out clean.
I was ready to throw out a sweater for that exact reason and decided to test it before I tossed it and it totally worked!
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Laundry Tarts - reviews?
I love Laundry Tarts. I used Crunchy Clean and RnG (which I never felt got things very clean) first and found the quality going downhill-...
I love Laundry Tarts. I used Crunchy Clean and RnG (which I never felt got things very clean) first and found the quality going downhill- the last couple batches I ordered were hard as rocks and difficult to break up and I found it didn't get stuff as clean.
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The big C
I am a HUGE fan of this show! Season 3 just started on Showcase a couple weeks ago and I've been watching it on projectfreetv.com...
I am a HUGE fan of this show! Season 3 just started on Showcase a couple weeks ago and I've been watching it on projectfreetv.com
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Re: Skincare Routine?
I'm interested in this too...what kind of moisturizer do you use? ...
I'm interested in this too...what kind of moisturizer do you use?
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Re: Buying a house when the bank owns it?
We purchased a forclosure owned by the bank. It sounds like our house was in similar condition- not well cared for needed a lot of...
We purchased a forclosure owned by the bank. It sounds like our house was in similar condition- not well cared for needed a lot of systems replaced (furnance, some roof patching etc.) and a DESPERATE clean, like I've never seen a house this disgusting before.
The bank basically prices it was market value (typically if they own it, they're already taking a loss at that price) and there's not room for negotiation. We put in an offer and it was just straight out rejected with a note attached saying they were unable to negotiate below a price. We put in a new offer at the price they listed and got it. It was $2500 less than their asking price.
Also note- they will not really negotiate anything else and you can also excpet things to be stripped pretty bear because the previous owners can take any non-fixed items. Ie. we had no appliances, most door knobs were gone, most light fixtures and all light bulbs.
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Re: Waaahhhh.... want to cry.
I surprised how long some of you held out without grey! I was 18 and remember my mom finding it and then just bawling at...
I surprised how long some of you held out without grey! I was 18 and remember my mom finding it and then just bawling at the kitchen table...I'm 28 and probably 75% grey now. Not dying is not an option!
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Chores for your Four year old?
Our four year old makes her own bed (but I'm not a stickler since I don't make mine) Sets the table and takes her own...
Our four year old makes her own bed (but I'm not a stickler since I don't make mine)
Sets the table and takes her own dishes off the table when we're done. She also moves shoes to closet from the front door and helps with putting away certain dishes. I could never trust her to load the dishwasher though because I'm super anal about how things get put into it.
I never thought to have her put away her own laundry but now she will be, I hate putting away laundry!
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
I've read it, the story itself was just okay. The pictures and the way the author tied them together, I found really interesting. ...
I've read it, the story itself was just okay. The pictures and the way the author tied them together, I found really interesting.
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Re: West or North West GTA ladies
We live on the Stoney Creek mountain and it fits into what you described as well. I bit further west but still commutable to pretty...
We live on the Stoney Creek mountain and it fits into what you described as well. I bit further west but still commutable to pretty much anywhere.
Feel free to ask any questions
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Re: DOes anyone not have cable?
We don't. We added it back while I was on bedrest and then mat leave- but found it's so expensive and we were so used...
We don't. We added it back while I was on bedrest and then mat leave- but found it's so expensive and we were so used to tuning into things "the old way" without cable that we've cancelled it again.
We do have netlfix and do most of our streaming directly from station websites (globaltv, citytv, etc.)
I don't miss it it and I love the money we save.
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Teen Mom 2 Finale - Feb.14
I wondered the same thing about the duct tape on Jace's car seat! Why the F would you ever need duct tape on your car...
I wondered the same thing about the duct tape on Jace's car seat! Why the F would you ever need duct tape on your car seat?
Otherwise nothing earth shattering happened...I'm surprised it took Kaelyn and Joe this long to hook up, Chelsea will always take Adam back and Janelle seems better for now- but all of that rehab was kind "there's a million reasons why things are crappy but not a single one of them you need to take ownership of" which definitely tells me things won't be staying well for long.
While I knew it was coming Leah and Corey were so sad, watching the first drop off and then her cleaning her stuff out made me want to cry.
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Re: Best Smelling Shampoo??
I just bought shampoo from Lush called I Love Juicy, it is definitely a fruity smell and lingers. So far I'm really liking it- but...
I just bought shampoo from Lush called I Love Juicy, it is definitely a fruity smell and lingers. So far I'm really liking it- but I was warned it's for thick or greasier hair so if you don't fall into that category it can be drying.
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The office? Feb 9th
I'm still following, but losing interest. The last two episodes (especially Angela's "giant baby") were pretty good...I just really really dislike Robert California- I think...
I'm still following, but losing interest. The last two episodes (especially Angela's "giant baby") were pretty good...I just really really dislike Robert California- I think he's the worst character on television and any episode with him in it or about him and his creepiness just make me want to stop watching the Office all together.
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
I have a tiny nail polish addiction Im wearing Misa Push Up Bra right now because it makes me feel summer-y: My faves for right...
I have a tiny nail polish addiction
Im wearing Misa Push Up Bra right now because it makes me feel summer-y:
My faves for right now are:
Nubar Gem
Essie Trophy Wife
And for neutrals Im loving:
Essie Glamour Purse
Lady Like
And Opi Barefoot in Barcelona
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Re: Job hunting sucks!
I hear you! I am having such a hard time finding a job, I'm not even being called for interviews! I had a professional look...
I hear you! I am having such a hard time finding a job, I'm not even being called for interviews! I had a professional look at my resume and revamp it and STILL no phone calls.
SO frustrating
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SMASH
I really liked it! I'll definitely watch again. The girl that plays Ivy looks so familiar but I can't figure out where I know her...
I really liked it! I'll definitely watch again.
The girl that plays Ivy looks so familiar but I can't figure out where I know her from.
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Burlington/Oakville Moms Mega-Thread
I'm in Stoney Creek but I'm inviting myself in here since I'm not *too* far away and I will come to events out that way......
I'm in Stoney Creek but I'm inviting myself in here since I'm not *too* far away and I will come to events out that way...
We have 2 cars, we were down to one car for a short time when DH and I worked nearby each other it was doable but took a lot more scheduling.
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Burlington/Oakville/Mississauga GTG - Wednesday
I think there's a few of us with kids around 1 that might be interested in joining. What time? ...
I think there's a few of us with kids around 1 that might be interested in joining.
What time?
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Hamilton Moms - Dentists?
WE see Dr Yacksich, he's on Conceession right across the street from Juravinski. I've seen him since I was a kid. Not to highjack-but can...
WE see Dr Yacksich, he's on Conceession right across the street from Juravinski.
I've seen him since I was a kid.
Not to highjack-but can anyone recommend an orthodontist in Hamilton (other than Dr. Gaik?)
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CDing Mamas: Velcro/Aplix fastening
We haven't had any issues and I have a monkey child! But I think it's partly because he's very rarely in just a diaper, with...
We haven't had any issues and I have a monkey child! But I think it's partly because he's very rarely in just a diaper, with clothes on top he doesn't seem to notice or care about the velcro.
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Re: Cost of your wedding?
I've never calculated it that way, looking at it you'd think we had a way more elaborate wedding then we actually had. Our total cost...
I've never calculated it that way, looking at it you'd think we had a way more elaborate wedding then we actually had.
Our total cost (including rings, dress, etc.) would be $330/ pp we had 85 people.
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still waiting for EI?
I'd try to call. If it's not responded to withing the 3 day timeframe call your MP. When I filed last January it took 19...
I'd try to call. If it's not responded to withing the 3 day timeframe call your MP.
When I filed last January it took 19 weeks for my first payment, after I was out of maternity leave and into parental. I called every.single.day and nothing happened until I called my MP, then my first payment was processed the next day.
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Re: Spin: Mirena IUD Insertion Q's
Mine wasn't inserted on a period- I had it inserted while still bfing though. I attempted to have my 2nd inserted pp- when I told...
Mine wasn't inserted on a period- I had it inserted while still bfing though.
I attempted to have my 2nd inserted pp- when I told my OB my plan at my last appt with her pre-babe she wrote me my prescription (for the Mirena and some medication that would help dilate my cervix) and told me to book my pp for 8w instead of 6w. At that appt it was ABSOLUTELY EXCRUTIATINGLY PAINFUL and it wasn't able to be inserted, she said it may have been too early still but that it's hit and miss for everyone pp and to try again at 12w pp.
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Re: Wedding photos on your walls at home?
We have a small collage frame that has 4 wedding photos in it, that's on a wall that's kind of a walkway from the living...
We have a small collage frame that has 4 wedding photos in it, that's on a wall that's kind of a walkway from the living room to the kitchen (in the poll I put living room) we also have a large gallery wall in the stairway that has one wedding photo in it.
It also took us 3 years to put up any of those photos...
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Re: Brag post....
Super exciting for you, have fun! Originally Posted By: airborne_mama ...
Super exciting for you, have fun!
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Re: Where does DH shop for clothes?
RW&Co..seriously that's it. Sometimes he strays and buys jeans from Buffalo but mostly just RW&Co ...
RW&Co..seriously that's it. Sometimes he strays and buys jeans from Buffalo but mostly just RW&Co
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PSA: Keep your carseat receipt
Interesting, I was just in a car accident this passed week and the insurance company asked for photographs of the car seats we had in...
Interesting, I was just in a car accident this passed week and the insurance company asked for photographs of the car seats we had in the car but not receipts.
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Re: Please help me buy a flat iron!
My Chi just died after 8 years of almost daily hair straightening. I was convinced I would get another one because I loved it and...
My Chi just died after 8 years of almost daily hair straightening. I was convinced I would get another one because I loved it and it lasted so long but my hairdresser told me the quality has gone downhill and recommended I get this one
Paul Mitchell Ion Smooth it was the same price as the chi and so far I really like it!
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Re: Anyone want to help me get my chin off the floor??
At first I thought it was comedy sketch but by about 5 min in I was pretty convinced this was a "serious" venture and this...
At first I thought it was comedy sketch but by about 5 min in I was pretty convinced this was a "serious" venture and this chicks are for real! I then started to feel nauseous...
I'm watching the Obama Birth Certificate one now, oh lord, the fact that there are people like this is terrifying!!
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Re: pinterest followers
I'm following 80 and I have 82 followers ...
I'm following 80 and I have 82 followers
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Re: Bean bag chairs
We got one for Alice from Sears. ...
We got one for Alice from Sears.
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Re: Beauty Sample Box Subscriptions
I am so glad to see this! I posted asking for recommendations between the two a few weeks ago and not a single person responded!...
I am so glad to see this! I posted asking for recommendations between the two a few weeks ago and not a single person responded!
I love makeup so it sounds lik the glymm box is for me
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Re: Can you be approved for a mortgage IF
When we bought our first house we were approved while I was on probation in a contract job. This was my first full time job...
When we bought our first house we were approved while I was on probation in a contract job. This was my first full time job out of university so I only had a part time employment history before that.
I think it all depends on the lender.
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Re: What is the Worst Illness You've Had?
Worst illness- it would be a toss up I guess. I've had two really difficult pregnancies that caused weird pregnancy related illnesses (hyperemesis, blod clots,...
Worst illness- it would be a toss up I guess. I've had two really difficult pregnancies that caused weird pregnancy related illnesses (hyperemesis, blod clots, shingles etc) so while pregnancy isn't an illness I'd have to say I was never sicker than that.
Or, a periorbital cellulitis. I had it in my left eye and it was scary and has caused further issues with my eye. Including a detached retina 2 years ago that required emergency surgery and caused me to permanently lose vision in left eye.
Worst injury- when I was in grade 4 I broke my hip. Nasty injury and I had to spend Christmas in the hospital.
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Questions for those in a book club
None of us actually choose the books- the local library sets up "Book Club Kits" which we pick up once a month and then meet...
None of us actually choose the books- the local library sets up "Book Club Kits" which we pick up once a month and then meet about. The date is set before hand so if you didn't make it through, too bad- we still meet.
There is one member who I'm pretty sure has never actually finished a book! We've had one book that was so bad we emailed and decided to meet after 2 weeks so we could all stop reading it.
I also don't think there's been a book yet that every single person loved.
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Dexter was OALAHWI on his sister's birthday.....
Love it, he's adorable and smiley! Happy OALAHWI Dexter ...
Love it, he's adorable and smiley! Happy OALAHWI Dexter
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Re: iPhone case
I have this Kate Spade hard shell case and as much as I love it because of the pattern and that it's Kate Spade, it...
I have
this Kate Spade hard shell case and as much as I love it because of the pattern and that it's Kate Spade, it really hasn't held up well. Right away the white circles starting chipping off. I've dropped it a couple times and the case pops open and phone ends up falling without the protection of the case.
I thought about getting and otterbox but I'm not sure that I need that much protection. I think I'm going to replace this case with a silicone one.
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Re: WB xmas Ornament exchange 2011? update with survey
I'm in! I was so sad that I missed getting my survey in on time last year. ...
I'm in! I was so sad that I missed getting my survey in on time last year.
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Re: YouTube Video - So adorable/awesome/make you cry
I got a little teary eyed and showed it to DH..he's BAWLING, laughing hysterically and crying at the same time (he'll kill me for sharing)...
I got a little teary eyed and showed it to DH..he's BAWLING, laughing hysterically and crying at the same time (he'll kill me for sharing)
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Re: Housing Prices
We bought a forclosure just over a year ago for just below $300 000, but the houses on our street are selling for around $400K....
We bought a forclosure just over a year ago for just below $300 000, but the houses on our street are selling for around $400K.
Our house isn't huge- maybe 1600 sq feet. Typically here a newish family homes in a decent neighborhood are $400K and up
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Re: iPhone users - iOS 5 problems?
My phone stopped working for a few hours too, but now it's back to normal and I looooooooooooove the new operating system. My one suggestions...
My phone stopped working for a few hours too, but now it's back to normal and I looooooooooooove the new operating system.
My one suggestions is make sure you update to the most recent itunes first and THEN start the upgrade to iOS5. DS tried to do it at the same time and ended up losing stuff because it couldn't recover properly.
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Jonah's OALAHWI! (Pic overload!)
Well, today Jonah has officially been out for as long as he was in. The last 8 months have gone by so quickly! And since...
Well, today Jonah has officially been out for as long as he was in. The last 8 months have gone by so quickly! And since this is what I always open these for, here are some pictures:
37 weeks 2 days in the hospital the day he was born:
Solid 9lbs, 37 weeker:
Meeting his big sister for the first time, clearly love at first sight:
1 month:
Terrified of elevators:
Smooshy, snuggles for mommy at 4 months:
Smiley boy:
On the move at 5 months:
Pulling to standing at 6 months:
Baby Chef:
Ready for some dinner:
And my favourite picture of both kids from a couple weeks ago:
And one of just the man of the hour:
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WALKING DEAD SUNDAY OCT 16TH!!!
I can't wait! I pretty much have a countdown going down. Did anyone else watch the webisodes on www.amctv.com? They created a short little mini-series...
I can't wait! I pretty much have a countdown going down.
Did anyone else watch the webisodes on
www.amctv.com? They created a short little mini-series explaining the how the Bicycle torso from the first episode became a zombie.
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Gymm Box vs Luxe Box
Does anyone use any of these? I'm thinking about putting one on my Christmas list but I want to know which is better. There are...
Does anyone use any of these? I'm thinking about putting one on my Christmas list but I want to know which is better. There are tons of youtube videos but after watching a bunch I'm still confused about which one I want to ask for!
For those who don't know what these are, here are some links:
http://www.glymm.com/http://www.loosebutton.com/
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Does anyone watch The Big C?
B- I watched on it icefilms The finale got all kinds of intense in the last few minutes and there was an implied death of...
B- I watched on it icefilms
The finale got all kinds of intense in the last few minutes and there was an implied death of a very main character!
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Does anyone watch The Big C?
YAY Someone else! I just discovered it and also watched season 1 in a marathon season. I just watched the season 2 finale and OMG...
YAY Someone else!
I just discovered it and also watched season 1 in a marathon season. I just watched the season 2 finale and OMG I've never hated a show ending in a cliffhanger so much in my life.
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Does anyone watch The Big C?
I love this show but I don't know anyone else who watches it! After the last few episodes I feel like I need to talk...
I love this show but I don't know anyone else who watches it! After the last few episodes I feel like I need to talk about it with someone.
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