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Birthday party piata?
Bulk Barn has an insane amount of pinatas at the moment (at least the one near us does). Party Packagers (I think they changed their...
Bulk Barn has an insane amount of pinatas at the moment (at least the one near us does). Party Packagers (I think they changed their name to Party City) has a great selection of them and then lots of goodies to fill them too!
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May 2007 Parents?
RNR - you'll always be part of the May 2007 mommies group!!! I'm still kicking around. Maddie turns five today and we held a family...
RNR - you'll always be part of the May 2007 mommies group!!!
I'm still kicking around. Maddie turns five today and we held a family party for her yesterday. She wanted a halloween theme and it was a lot of fun!
School is going great - I can't believe we only have 8 weeks left! She does full days/alternate days and loves her teacher. I have her in a Kindercraft program for 2 hours a week to help fill her time and she absolutely thrives in that. She's just started playing soccer for the season as well.
It's hard to believe my baby is now five...*sigh*...she's grown up way too fast! She got to hold my sister's 2 week old baby yesterday and it really took me back...to see just how far she's come.
She's one really cool kid though. She knows her mind, has her own sense of style and is rough and tumble with a real sensitive heart. She's a craft fanatic as well. The next few years are going to be a lot of fun with her
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Re: Thank You Post!!!
Thanks for the pattern! It really is sweet! ...
Thanks for the pattern! It really is sweet!
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Re: Thank You Post!!!
That's gorgeous! You should be so proud! Was it an online pattern that you used? If so, can you share ...
That's gorgeous! You should be so proud!
Was it an online pattern that you used? If so, can you share
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I need some HELP AND ADVICE!!
I have to agree..it sounds like a little girl whose life has turned upside down and is very confused. She is missing your time and...
I have to agree..it sounds like a little girl whose life has turned upside down and is very confused. She is missing your time and attention and will do whatever it takes to get it.
I'd start by being more lenient and just really listening to her. I'd ask some leading questions to see what it is that's bothering her the most. I'd probably just sit on the floor and hug her for a while too. I'd ignore all the negative behaviour instead of punishing her for it. I try to remember that kids only have a limited toolset for getting our attention!
Is there some sort of classes you can sign her up for so that she gets some of that social time she used to have at the playground? Can you maybe go on a special mommy/DD day with her?
It's great to see you back...just wish it was under happier circumstances!
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Re: finding time to exercise when you have kids
Well I don't exactly "work full time" unless you consider being a SAHM mom "work". Now that my youngest goes to school every other day...
Well I don't exactly "work full time" unless you consider being a SAHM mom "work". Now that my youngest goes to school every other day it allows me to get some workouts in while they are gone.
For the most part though - I go to evening/weekend classes for the majority of my workouts. When classes don't run I will do my workouts in the evening. DH takes care of putting the girls to bed while I get my weights in. I much prefer the classes though - I find them motivating and I like being committed to a time!
At this point DH doesn't do any real formal workouts...just takes the dog for a walk before bed.
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Re: Dear Nuevodia:
Congratulations! That's a crapload of hard work to transform like that! It's inspirational for sure! ...
Congratulations! That's a crapload of hard work to transform like that! It's inspirational for sure!
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What to put under outdoor play structure?
We went with pea gravel for safety reasons. ...
We went with pea gravel for safety reasons.
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Re: Internet Explorer shutting down all the time now..
No - my IE is working fine. ...
No - my IE is working fine.
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Re: Countertop installation
Undermount sink was installed...we did all the plumbing. ...
Undermount sink was installed...we did all the plumbing.
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Whooping cough (pertussis)
That's great news!!! ...
That's great news!!!
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what age did you switch to a booster?
Emma was in a 5 point harness until 7.5 years. Maddie is about to turn 5 and still doesn't weigh enough for a booster. ...
Emma was in a 5 point harness until 7.5 years. Maddie is about to turn 5 and still doesn't weigh enough for a booster.
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Re: Before and "After" Pictures - WBBL 4.0
You girls look awesome! Congratulations! ...
You girls look awesome! Congratulations!
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Re: One thing
Can it be 2 things - lol. First and foremost was dumping grains from my diet. If I eat anything other than brown rice I...
Can it be 2 things - lol. First and foremost was dumping grains from my diet. If I eat anything other than brown rice I generally put on 2lbs of bloat. Secondly - lifting weights. It's given my metabolism a huge jumpstart and the appearance of sculpted muscles keeps me motivated!
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Re: My before and afters
WOW! You look amazing! Great job! I have to admit that I'm always jealous of people who can lose weight and keep their breasts! Mine...
WOW! You look amazing! Great job!
I have to admit that I'm always jealous of people who can lose weight and keep their breasts! Mine were the first things to completely disappear - lol.
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Whooping cough (pertussis)
I've had whooping cough and it doesn't come and go. It's a constant, never-ending cough with that lovely whoop sound. It's utterly exhausting and irritating...
I've had whooping cough and it doesn't come and go. It's a constant, never-ending cough with that lovely whoop sound. It's utterly exhausting and irritating to anyone that has to listen to it around-the-clock for weeks on end. I coughed so much and for so long that I cracked two of my ribs.
Poor kiddo. I really hope it's just some nasty viral infection as I wouldn't wish whooping cough on anyone!!
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Where can I find this??
Yup I was going to say Michaels, Walmart and sometimes the dollar stores will have them! ...
Yup I was going to say Michaels, Walmart and sometimes the dollar stores will have them!
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Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes?
Almond milk is my go-to for anything savoury! ...
Almond milk is my go-to for anything savoury!
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Reactive Arthritis Help (Xpost)
Okay...now I'm going to have to look into this too! My YDD went through a similar virus - knocked her flat for nearly a week..of...
Okay...now I'm going to have to look into this too! My YDD went through a similar virus - knocked her flat for nearly a week..of that a good 3-4 days of high fever. She's been complaining that her legs hurt when she walks. It's not to the same degree that your LO is, but it's been making me wonder what's up...or if she was just being a bit dramatic.
I hope your LO feels better soon!!
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Re: 80s Retro Kids TV show help!?
Yup I loved that show too!!! ...
Yup I loved that show too!!!
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Re: cloths for glass?
Water + Norwex cloth - can't beat it! It was worth every penny I spent on those cloths! ...
Water + Norwex cloth - can't beat it! It was worth every penny I spent on those cloths!
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Re: How to get a second opinion?
I too would ask for a referral to an OB as that would be their area of expertise. I'm sorry you were dismissed ...
I too would ask for a referral to an OB as that would be their area of expertise. I'm sorry you were dismissed
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Good stretches for traps?
My traps are soooooo tight today...not just the top of them where I like to hold stress and such but more around the scapula. It's...
My traps are soooooo tight today...not just the top of them where I like to hold stress and such but more around the scapula. It's gotten to the point that it's hurting to turn my neck. Any good stretches that might help? I'm waiting for DH to get home and stick an elbow on the sore spot...but I'm willing to try pretty much anything before then!
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Re: Workout clothing suggestions for the heat!
Thanks I'm going to check out your suggestions...once my kids stop being sick and holding me hostage in the house!! ...
Thanks I'm going to check out your suggestions...once my kids stop being sick and holding me hostage in the house!!
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Question about backyard play structures
That looks soooo cool! There are generally three surfaces that are recommended for safety reasons around playstructures - mulch, sand or pea gravel. For practical...
That looks soooo cool!
There are generally three surfaces that are recommended for safety reasons around playstructures - mulch, sand or pea gravel. For practical reasons we went with pea gravel and it's worked out really well for us.
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Workout clothing suggestions for the heat!
Alright the weather here has turned summer-like quite unexpectedly. Though I'm loving it...I have nothing temperature appropriate to wear to classes now that I've changed...
Alright the weather here has turned summer-like quite unexpectedly. Though I'm loving it...I have nothing temperature appropriate to wear to classes now that I've changed sizes. I'd like to invest in some nice pieces to get me through classes in the spring/summer. It's already starting to get quite hot/humid when doing Zumba and the yoga capris I've been wearing are nearly suffocating me.
Any suggestions on clothing that will keep me cool and hopefully wick away moisture (I'm a sweating machine)? Even the instructor was trying to roll up her cargos last night thanks to the heat...
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Well the time has come ...UPDATE
*sniff* I'm so not ready for that... ...
*sniff*
I'm so not ready for that...
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What's the best yard landscape for 2 large dogs?
I'm sooooo going to have to look into fake turf! I've been joking that we need to put down astroturf out there...maybe that can be...
I'm sooooo going to have to look into fake turf! I've been joking that we need to put down astroturf out there...maybe that can be a reality after all!
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Re: Google ADs in posts??
I'm seeing them on a desktop running IE...and they are completely random. ...
I'm seeing them on a desktop running IE...and they are completely random.
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Re: March workout challenge - March 10 check in
March 17 - 465 ...
March 17 - 465
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Re: March workout challenge - March 10 check in
Late checking in...have had sick kids all around here! March 10 - 720 minutes Debating doing cardio intervals tonight. Got one sick kid and a...
Late checking in...have had sick kids all around here!
March 10 - 720 minutes
Debating doing cardio intervals tonight. Got one sick kid and a birthday party I'm supposed to be throwing on Sunday..so I'm not sure if I can get it in or not!! If not, I have 2 hours of classes to look forward to tomorrow!
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Re: Too much protein is it a detriment?
It can be. Your body will turn it into fat if there's too much of it. The guidelines I have from my trainer are: basic...
It can be. Your body will turn it into fat if there's too much of it.
The guidelines I have from my trainer are:
basic needs 0.8g/kg body weight
day with exercise (not weights) 0.8-1.4g/kg body weight
weight training days 1.6-2.0g/kg body weight (1.6 should be sufficient for most women)
I would top out around 88 grams on a tough workout day. I would probably reduce the amount of protein you have in your smoothie. I try to keep any fruit consumption to lunch at the latest. This is a good reminder for me to plug my stuff into some sort of tracking program to see what I am getting! I have a feeling I'm probably overdoing protein!
I hope your body feels better soon!
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Re: Where to buy sheets?
Another vote for Costco's Kirkland brand! We've had ours for quite a long time and they are still every bit as comfy as the first...
Another vote for Costco's Kirkland brand! We've had ours for quite a long time and they are still every bit as comfy as the first time we slept on them!
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Tell me about BOGS! Good for Spring?
Meh - my girls wear them in the spring..in fact they are out playing in them right now. Do their feet get warm - they...
Meh - my girls wear them in the spring..in fact they are out playing in them right now. Do their feet get warm - they don't seem to complain... We do a full three seasons with them.
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Re: before and after pics ......your transformation!
Thanks pinks! My body is stubbornly sitting around 23% and I'd love to get it a bit lower! ...
Thanks pinks! My body is stubbornly sitting around 23% and I'd love to get it a bit lower!
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Re: before and after pics ......your transformation!
Pinks - you look fabulous! Do you mind me asking what your body fat percentage is at now? ...
Pinks - you look fabulous! Do you mind me asking what your body fat percentage is at now?
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Re: Recommend your soft, fluffy towels
You might be able to save your existing towels by using some vinegar in the rinse cycle. It should help strip anything on them and...
You might be able to save your existing towels by using some vinegar in the rinse cycle. It should help strip anything on them and restore the fluffiness!
Good luck!
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Re: You Have 45 Minutes At the Gym...
HITT is actually HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training - it's generally a fairly short workout (20 min or so) where you give maximum effort...
HITT is actually HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training - it's generally a fairly short workout (20 min or so) where you give maximum effort for a short period of time followed by a rest period...so say you sprint for 30 seconds then you walk for another minute...then back to sprinting..
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Re: Shortened AF cycles???
I'd be taking a look at your hormone levels. I think I'd be out of my mind if my cycle was coming every 21 days!!!...
I'd be taking a look at your hormone levels. I think I'd be out of my mind if my cycle was coming every 21 days!!!
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Re: Keeping myself accountable - weight loss
Greycie - that is not an epic fail. You went down a pound, please celebrate that and give yourself credit! We're here to help and...
Greycie - that is not an epic fail. You went down a pound, please celebrate that and give yourself credit!
We're here to help and encourage you - let us know what we can do!!!
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Re: March workout challenge - 1000+ minutes
My goal might be a challenge to meet this month - GAH! My trainer has said no weights this week...body needs some rest (mostly because...
My goal might be a challenge to meet this month - GAH! My trainer has said no weights this week...body needs some rest (mostly because of a near miss car accident that's resulted in some neck issues for me).
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Re: Mammograms - had one??
I have had one (along with an ultrasound). It was a follow-up to a high screening result I had with thermography. I have dense tissue...
I have had one (along with an ultrasound). It was a follow-up to a high screening result I had with thermography.
I have dense tissue but very small breasts. I'm not sure if they can determine how dense the tissue is until you have a mammogram...but dense tissue does make the test results harder to read and less accurate.
As for the test itself - it wasn't as bad as I had expected. Uncomfortable - YES. I think it depends on how sensitive your breasts are to start with. I have so little to squish so I'm not sure if that helps with the test or just makes it harder to do! I actually found the way I had to stand and hold my arms was more challenging (you need to be perfectly still/holding your breath when they take the image)
I think you need to consider why it is you are doing it and what you plan to do with the results. What if it comes back with a false positive...then what? How will you feel? What will it change? If you have no issues at the moment, it could potentially serve as a good baseline reading. It's really hard to say. I'd definitely keep up with the self checks as they are the most reliable way of detecting problems!
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Re: Clipping dog's nails (x-post)
I do my dogs nails as well. I much prefer the scissor-type nail clippers to the guillotine ones! I agree that black nails are more...
I do my dogs nails as well. I much prefer the scissor-type nail clippers to the guillotine ones! I agree that black nails are more challenging to do..but I just do a small bit at a time. I've cut the quick before, so you need your powder there to stop the bleeding, but it really isn't all that bad.
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Re: Let's play 'guess the motive'
You have a super cute dog and he wants to see more photos? ...
You have a super cute dog and he wants to see more photos?
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Re: How to get over a plateau?
What about some protein powder or some yogurt in your morning smoothie? My trainer recommends a breakfast that's around 300 cals to get you going....
What about some protein powder or some yogurt in your morning smoothie? My trainer recommends a breakfast that's around 300 cals to get you going. I've started adding a dollop of almond butter to my smoothie as I was feeling a bit flat in the mornings that I do weights.
As isee mentioned, I like to keep my fruit consumption early in the morning and tend to not eat any after lunch (unless I'm weight training and I find I need that quick blast of carbs before I start...usually an apple...it's been a lot of trial and error).
We eat an early dinner like you do! I try to have a snack around 8pm or whenever I get home from an evening class. I often like to have some nuts, roasted chickpeas or sometimes an egg if I'm feeling really hungry.
I agree that you shouldn't be worried about things not happening on the scale after 4 days. I'd also measure your body as sometimes the inches come off but it's not reflected in the scale immediately! I find that I put on an average of 2lbs when my period comes...that weight slowly falls off over the following week with no extra effort on my part. There are a tonne of variables...though weight always seems to be the easiest to look at
Great job on your part!! Keep up the good work!
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Re: Food Safety
Alright..had this debate with my grandma the other day and she was ready to disown me! Should meat be washed before cooking? ...
Alright..had this debate with my grandma the other day and she was ready to disown me! Should meat be washed before cooking?
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Re: Greenlife water filtration systems? Worth it?
I'm not familiar with that particular company. We do have a couple of Kinetico products at our house. The first is a dechlorinator which removes...
I'm not familiar with that particular company. We do have a couple of Kinetico products at our house. The first is a dechlorinator which removes all the chlorine from the water that enters the house. It would serve the purpose that Dr Oz had mentioned. We also have a reverse osmosis system for our drinking water. It filters out chemicals/viruses/bacteria and such and then we have a mineral cartridge to add the good stuff back in!
I'd probably look a bit more into it and figuring out why you are doing it and if there are any other costs associated with the system. I know our reverse osmosis system increases our cost as there is some water wasted through the filtering process. There are also other options out there - simple filters you can put on shower heads to filter out chlorine. Lots to think about!!
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Re: carb free breakfast ideas?
I like either hemp or pumpkin protein. ...
I like either hemp or pumpkin protein.
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Re: Omg WB was gone!!
It was terrible. Just terrible. ...
It was terrible. Just terrible.
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Wooden playhouse
Our Costco one barely lasted a year before it started to literally fall apart. Quite disappointing! I suppose if you live somewhere that you don't...
Our Costco one barely lasted a year before it started to literally fall apart. Quite disappointing! I suppose if you live somewhere that you don't get temperature extremes you might be okay, but I personally wouldn't recommend them.
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