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Re: Kid gets dressed from school at night???
Some of you are clearly not all that familiar with 8 year old boys. You could dress them in a tux and 5 minutes later...
Some of you are clearly not all that familiar with 8 year old boys. You could dress them in a tux and 5 minutes later they'll be a dishevelled mess. There is a reason that the definition of boy is "noise with dirt on it".
At the age of 8, most parents are trying to foster some independence in their children, and if that means allowing their child the freedom to decide how he is going to get up and ready for school on time, then I say good for them! They are well on their way to ensuring that they don't have to coddle their kid out the door everyday until he moves out.
Personally, I hope my son doesn't choose this method, but of all the child rearing oddities that you could have chosen to judge, this one seems a little pointless.
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Re: I'm going to barf...
Another one who feels sick!!! I remember exactly where I was 17 years ago in this exact same situation and here we go again! ...
Another one who feels sick!!! I remember exactly where I was 17 years ago in this exact same situation and here we go again!
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? Anterior Placenta & Delivery
I had an anterior placenta with both pregnancies and both babies were posterior but turned during labour. Both labours were also only 6 hours and...
I had an anterior placenta with both pregnancies and both babies were posterior but turned during labour. Both labours were also only 6 hours and once baby turned everything moved very quickly!I had some problem with hemoraging after my DD, but I believe that was mostly due to her size and how quickly she arrived.
As Airborne_mama said, I think that the babies positioning was related to my placenta as no amount on time on my hands and knees would get either of my LO's to turn!
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Re: Based on the Hive recommendations I got orgasm!!!
Oh I love my Orgasm blush! I just bought the Orgasm lip gloss and love it too! I think I need to try Hope in...
Oh I love my Orgasm blush! I just bought the Orgasm lip gloss and love it too!
I think I need to try Hope in a Jar, it might be my next Sephora splurge.
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Re: DH and golf
JDF, you're a nice wife then I am! I figure 5 hours for a round of golf, an hour to get home. Ask how often...
JDF, you're a nice wife then I am! I figure 5 hours for a round of golf, an hour to get home. Ask how often I get 6 hours to myself to drink and have fun! lol!
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Re: Nevermind SIZE - Who's A$$ is THIS?
Ya, I don't get the appeal of that A$$ either. Looks great from the side, but from the back it just seems to wide for...
Ya, I don't get the appeal of that A$$ either. Looks great from the side, but from the back it just seems to wide for my liking.
That said, this baby has eaten my a$$ so I would much prefer hers to what is left of mine!
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Re: I love me some BACON but...
Have you tried it? Bacon and chocolate is actually an amazing combination of salty and sweet. For my brother's birthday this year I made him...
Have you tried it? Bacon and chocolate is actually an amazing combination of salty and sweet. For my brother's birthday this year I made him a chocolate cake with maple frosting and bacon. It was truly amazing. I do have to say that the trend is being taken a bit too far, but in some applications I think it is great!
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
no allergies here either! ...
no allergies here either!
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
Good idea Trops! LS (Joelle) + Highchair. I'll also throw his booster seat in the car so that if there isn't enough highchairs I can...
Good idea Trops!
LS (Joelle) + Highchair. I'll also throw his booster seat in the car so that if there isn't enough highchairs I can just strap it onto a regular chair.
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
I would be in for lunch on Tuesday, of course I will have the monster man with me! What time was everyone thinking? H naps...
I would be in for lunch on Tuesday, of course I will have the monster man with me! What time was everyone thinking? H naps in the afternoon, so I could do 11 or 11:30? If that doesn't work for everyone we'll just come to the next one!
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Re: WB Etsy-ers!
Tanky what are her shop policies regarding shipping? If she shipped the package within her store policies, then really it isn't her fault that USPS...
Tanky what are her shop policies regarding shipping?
If she shipped the package within her store policies, then really it isn't her fault that USPS took longer to deliver the package then their standard lays out. If that is the case I would not be leaving negative feedback as unfortunately as a seller you are sometimes at the mercy of the postal service.
However, if she didn't ship within her the time frame laid out by her store policy, and this was the cause of you not recieving your package on time then I would definitely leave negative feedback.
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
Trops I had one for a while and I hated the thing. Pretty sure I got it at TRU or Superstore (all the same brand...
Trops I had one for a while and I hated the thing. Pretty sure I got it at TRU or Superstore (all the same brand though). The quality was pretty crappy and for some reason they all came with a neon yellow strip on them that was not too pretty. My SIL has one from IKEA that hangs from the roof and looks like a tube with holes in it.
Similar to this:
It worked really well and looked pretty cute.
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
Zolly you drank the water!!!! There is definitely something going on here in Victoria! Congrats! ...
Zolly you drank the water!!!! There is definitely something going on here in Victoria! Congrats!
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Re: Restaurants and messy babies. Question.
Another one here that picks up after my little slob! lol! I pick up the food off the floor and wipe down the table and...
Another one here that picks up after my little slob! lol! I pick up the food off the floor and wipe down the table and high chair.
I totally don't see this as a servers or bussers job.
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Re: How do you organize/store your cosmetics etc?
I used to use a very large tacklebox (I have a lot of makeup!) because I found that it was awesome how when you opened...
I used to use a very large tacklebox (I have a lot of makeup!) because I found that it was awesome how when you opened it, you could see everything laid out nicely. The small compartments are awesome for holding eyeshadow, especially the Mac sized compacts.
I now have a train case (a large metal makeup case) and it works exactly the same as the tacklebox, but it is prettier!
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Re: I'M A MEAN AMERICAN GIRL!!!!!!
You know what I love, the only thing that we all agree about on WB... American Politics!!! ...
You know what I love, the only thing that we all agree about on WB... American Politics!!!
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Re: Does cast iron dutch ovens really make a diff?
Ya you definitely want one with enameled cast iron. They are way less likely to have things stick to them and distribute heat a lot...
Ya you definitely want one with enameled cast iron. They are way less likely to have things stick to them and distribute heat a lot better. Le Creuset is not the only ones that make them, but they are definitely worth the money. I am anxiously awaiting the day when Santa brings me one!
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Overweight moms - do you worry about your kids?
I am really lucky that I have never had to battle my weight, but my husband comes from a long line of very overweight (some...
I am really lucky that I have never had to battle my weight, but my husband comes from a long line of very overweight (some are morbidly obese) family who have a very unhealthy relationship with food. It seems to be a never ending cycle in his family, one that I hope to end.
A lot of DH's habits changed when we began living together and he is now a really healthy weight, however, he will always have to be conscious of what he eats.
Both of us hope that the cycle of obesity ends with H, I don't ever want to have to watch him be teased, be self conscious, or worry about his body. It is something that I especially am very consciouse of. For instance, I noticed that in order for DH to justify having junk food he would share it with H. I had a major issue with this as I don't see it promoting healthy eating habits.
I beleive that my responsibility as a parent is to promote healthy eating habits and to encourage an active lifestyle. If I can do these things then it will be up to him to make good choices as he gets older.
(Just want to add that I am in no way saying that all obesity is related to eating habits and activity, I realize it is a much more complex issue then this)
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Re: Trick or Treat-Annoyed spin
I am so surprised at this thread. I understand that people find impolite kids, or teenagers that ring the bell late or don't dress up...
I am so surprised at this thread.
I understand that people find impolite kids, or teenagers that ring the bell late or don't dress up annoying. But seriously, now we are going to put a minimum age limit on this holiday?
We took DS out and it had nothing to do with the candy. Yes, he did get some, and yes, I will likely eat most of it. However, it was about experiencing the holiday with his family. It was about getting to participate with the "big" kids. It was about the fun of dressing up. You know, all those things the holiday is supposed to be about! This holiday didn't start out as a candy grab, commercialism has created this trend, and yet some of you seem to begrudge some of us parents that are actually trying to celebrate the real aspect of the holiday.
This was the first Halloween in 20 year that my parents have had trick or treaters (they just recently moved into town). And to watch the two of them run to the door and make a big fuss over every single child that came to their door was one of the best part of the nights. They enjoyed the holiday for what it is meant to be, and didn't begrudge the odd candy bar that went to a teenager or a baby.
I think the lesson here is that if you find Halloween "annoying", don't turn on your porch light! This is not a mandatory holiday people!
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Re: Post your Halloween 2010 photos!
Here is my little sock monkey: I wish we got kids to our house so I could decorate it! There are so many great pumpkins...
Here is my little sock monkey:
I wish we got kids to our house so I could decorate it! There are so many great pumpkins in this thread!
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Re: Trick or Treat-Annoyed spin
DS is too little to say "Trick or Treat", but we said it for him, and then we said "Thank you" and then he waved...
DS is too little to say "Trick or Treat", but we said it for him, and then we said "Thank you" and then he waved and said "Buh Bye!". People would have found this annoying??? We go to my parents neighborhood (we live in a trick or treating unfriendly area) and they are mostly seniors. I am pretty sure they were please to see this arrive at their door:
And for the record, I am sitting here eating his candy right now! I may share a few pieces tomorrow.
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Re: Poop on a stick.
Milk doesn't seize the chocolate if it is warmed first. That is actually how you make chocolate ganash (sp?), heat the milk or cream and...
Milk doesn't seize the chocolate if it is warmed first. That is actually how you make chocolate ganash (sp?), heat the milk or cream and pour it over finely chopped chocolate, stir until everything is melted and smooth and then dip! It is how I make my famouse chocolate covered strawberries, so I assume it would work with banana's as well.
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Re: Poll - Do you still fit in your wedding dress??
Mine would likely be too big. I am about 15 pounds lighter then when we got married, and it was a little on the big...
Mine would likely be too big. I am about 15 pounds lighter then when we got married, and it was a little on the big side then. It's at my MIL's and now I really want to try it on!
We have been married for 3 years.
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Re: Pregnant MOH also Cousin
IMO, she has already had a child, so she has a realistic idea of what she can and cannot handle with a baby of that...
IMO, she has already had a child, so she has a realistic idea of what she can and cannot handle with a baby of that age. If she is comfortable fulfilling her "duties", then I would trust her judgement.
My BF and MOH had a 4 month old at my wedding and it was not a problem in the least.
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Re: Starbucks Red Cups?
They usually come out mid November don't they? Like right after Rememberance Day? I need to know so I can start my countdown! No one...
They usually come out mid November don't they? Like right after Rememberance Day? I need to know so I can start my countdown! No one will be offended by a third ticker will they? Lol!
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Re: What do you consider a vegetable?
People are we asking what a vegetable is, or what would constitute a healthy serving of vegetables? Because they are two very different things. As...
People are we asking what a vegetable is, or what would constitute a healthy serving of vegetables? Because they are two very different things.
As for the cooking method, baking retains much of the nutrients, as does steaming. Boiling and braising tend to leach nutrients out of the vegetables.
While some vegetables may be starchy, that doesn't mean that they are bad for you. Sweet Potatoes are a starchy vegetable, but they are also a super food. So I think that super food outweighs the starchiness.
And on the topic of sauerkraut, back in the day when people didn't have fridges, freezers etc, sauerkraut was a great way to preserve cabbage and ensure that there would be a healthy source of vitamins throughout the winter.
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Re: Do you eat grapples?
I personally don't like the idea of an "injected" apple, or fruit with an ingredient list, mostly because it just seems to counteract the act...
I personally don't like the idea of an "injected" apple, or fruit with an ingredient list, mostly because it just seems to counteract the act of eatting fruit in the first place. Although if I see this thing in the store I may just have to try it "just because'!
I have no problem with "engineered" produce like the brocoflower, this is a pretty common practise.
However, the purple cauliflower I bought the other day frightened me a little but I couldn't resist!
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Re: Tim Hortons charging for water to heat baby bottle
Okay, so while I think that boycotting, facebook groups and a letter writing campaign are perhaps excessive, I agree with the OP. Charge for the...
Okay, so while I think that boycotting, facebook groups and a letter writing campaign are perhaps excessive, I agree with the OP.
Charge for the cup, sure, but $1.65 for hot water? It doesn't even sound like she was offered the tea bag!
I also don't see how asking for hot water is expecting someone to assist you in feeding your child. It's water people.
Christ, I asked for water at Starbucks once (for my SIL to heat the baby's bottle) and the woman knew exactly what cup and how much water to put in it and asked me what temperature I would like my water heated too! No charge!
And lets be honest here people, during the day, who are the vast majority of customers at a coffee shop. Moms and Babies. Don't you think it might actually be a good business decision to be slightly accomodating?
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Re: Apparently I was driving like a douche bag today
Oh god this happened to me the other day too! 90 year old women driving 80 in the fast lane (the speed limit is 90)...
Oh god this happened to me the other day too! 90 year old women driving 80 in the fast lane (the speed limit is 90) and she kept gesturing at me to pass her in the slow lane, so when I finally did, she flipped me the bird and laid on her horn!!! As if I had been doing something wrong!!!
The ironic part was that this all occurred at the part of the highway that has signs directing slower traffic to stay right... apparently she was too busy flipping me off to see the sign!
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
Both me and DH are born and raised Victorians as well. We both went to Belmont. ...
Both me and DH are born and raised Victorians as well. We both went to Belmont.
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Dealing with pregnant friend who knows EVERYTHING!
I was totally your friend. Except I think I was quieter about it. I learned the hard way by having a very high needs baby...
I was totally your friend. Except I think I was quieter about it.
I learned the hard way by having a very high needs baby and lots of things I thought I would never do I totally did. However some things, such as having a baby who would sleep anywhere, I did manage to acomplish.
I don't think you can tell her anything, because in all honesty, I hated it when people tried to tell me anything before I had a baby.
Man I was a fabulous parent before I had a baby!
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Re: Did anyone else watch Glee last night???
Oh how I love Brittney "I thought Dr Pepper was a Dentist?" For the record, I feel like a bit of an idiot as I...
Oh how I love Brittney "I thought Dr Pepper was a Dentist?"
For the record, I feel like a bit of an idiot as I saw this thread, and wouldn't open it until I had watched the episode. I came back expecting some in depth conversation about religion and its place in schools and instead got this...
Off to find a cupcake!
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Re: Would you do this?
I am one of those people! I would never leave a message because as soon as I realized it was someone I didn't know, I...
I am one of those people! I would never leave a message because as soon as I realized it was someone I didn't know, I would be embarrassed that I did the call back! I usually only do it if I have just missed the call.
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Re: Are We Self Entitled?
I don't know. I think there are self-entitled people in every generation, there just may be a few more in our generation then in past...
I don't know. I think there are self-entitled people in every generation, there just may be a few more in our generation then in past generations.
I personally don't think I am a self-entitled person, but I personally know a lot of people that are!
I do think children are being raised to be self-important and self-entitled, and I truly hope that I am able to teach my son that he is no better then others, and that he has to work for what he wants.
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Re: Rasberry Lindor Truffles
Ooh that's a good thought, apparently they carry my pretzel M&M's too, so I may have to stop there tomorrow. ...
Ooh that's a good thought, apparently they carry my pretzel M&M's too, so I may have to stop there tomorrow.
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Rasberry Lindor Truffles
I need you ladies help finding something. For Valentines day this year my DH bought me a box of Lindor Rasberry Truffles (you know the...
I need you ladies help finding something.
For Valentines day this year my DH bought me a box of Lindor Rasberry Truffles (you know the balls wrapped in foil?). They were the most amazing things ever and I have a huge craving for them right now. I have looked everywhere and I can't find them.
Does anyone know where I can locate these things? Please don't tell me they only come out for Valentines day!
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Re: Grocery checkout question
Totally you snooze you lose! I had a similar situation the other day when a lady was standing in between the two lineups (we were...
Totally you snooze you lose!
I had a similar situation the other day when a lady was standing in between the two lineups (we were at Michaels) obviously waiting to see which one was going to free up first. I asked her which line up she was in (so that I could join the other one and stop blocking the aisle) and she got all huffy with me! Since when do you get to start your own line to wait for the quickest till? It is luck of the draw if you pick the fastest one, sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you get screwed!
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Re: To Life!
That was fantastic! Can you imagine the work that went into planning that? ...
That was fantastic! Can you imagine the work that went into planning that?
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Re: Keurig cups
I ordered some from Tweed and Hickory. The shipping was pretty reasonable from what I remember. Another thing you could buy them is the reusable...
I ordered some from Tweed and Hickory. The shipping was pretty reasonable from what I remember.
Another thing you could buy them is the reusable coffee filter. It allows you to use any coffee grounds you would like. Now that we are on a strict budget I do this instead of buying the K cups.
I love that machine!!
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Re: Pedestrians this week SUCK! - Rant
Oh I hear you on the pedestrian rant! In downtown Victoria there are a few areas where tourists (and yes, you can always tell they...
Oh I hear you on the pedestrian rant! In downtown Victoria there are a few areas where tourists (and yes, you can always tell they are tourists) seem to the think that it is a pedestrian zone and they will just walk right out into traffic... uh hello, did you not see me proceeding down the road? Yes, it would be nice if certain areas were deemed pedestrian only, but they aren't, and you can't make them that way just by walking into traffic.
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Re: Where to buy cheap yarn?
I buy most of my wool at Michaels purely because they have a better selection, however Zellers and Walmart are both awesome choices as well,...
I buy most of my wool at Michaels purely because they have a better selection, however Zellers and Walmart are both awesome choices as well, they each carry some of Bernat's line (mostly Bernat satin which I really like for baby items) and Patton's Decor.
I have purchase stuff from Knitpicks before and they have a great selection.
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Re: Would You Eat It- Hurricane Edition
We had really bad windstorms a few years ago and were out of power for 3 days. All of the meat in our freezer stayed...
We had really bad windstorms a few years ago and were out of power for 3 days. All of the meat in our freezer stayed frozen (we didn't open the doors) and our fridge remained pretty darn cold as well. After 24 hours, if meat and dairy was cold to the touch I would keep it. Vegetables I would definitely keep, heck, they all grow outside in the sunshine anyways!
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Re: Your WBitchiness - Contest
I am passive aggressive bitchy... like making comments out loud to my husband or baby about other people that have offended me. Things like "Oh...
I am passive aggressive bitchy... like making comments out loud to my husband or baby about other people that have offended me. Things like "Oh I guess this cross walk doesn't apply to him" or "Oh don't worry, I'm not in a hurry" as they are standing in the middle of the aisle and won't move.
I did honk at a little old lady the other day because she could not for the life of her merge and she kept swerving in and out of the proper lane. In my defence I didn't know she was a little old lady until I was finally able to pass her.
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Re: SPIN: The Other Kind of Smoking
I have a few times, but not in years. My DH and his group of friends do on a regular basis (although DH has recently...
I have a few times, but not in years. My DH and his group of friends do on a regular basis (although DH has recently just quit).
For the most part it doesn't bother me. However, when it impacts our life (such as getting high and forgetting to do stuff I have asked, or getting high and being a social recluse) then I have a major problem with it.
I also have a weird hang-up about it being illegal.
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Re: A WB Poll: Where the heck are ya?
BC! Victoria to be exact. ...
BC! Victoria to be exact.
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Re: Are you WB cool?
I used to be cool and then I had a crotch fruit and got too busy to be cool! And yes, I just used the...
I used to be cool and then I had a crotch fruit and got too busy to be cool! And yes, I just used the term "crotch fruit"! lol!
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Re: Oldtimers role call
I guess I would be an old timer, I have been here since 2006 as my old user name "gsgirl", but I didn't start posting...
I guess I would be an old timer, I have been here since 2006 as my old user name "gsgirl", but I didn't start posting frequently until I started this username.
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Re: Vic Girls Chatting Thread
Hey ladies, I am not much of a hiker, so I don't think I will be coming, unless someone volunteers to carry me up the...
Hey ladies,
I am not much of a hiker, so I don't think I will be coming, unless someone volunteers to carry me up the hill!
I just wanted to weigh in on Lone Tree Hill, I grew up a block from there so I have climed the hill a number of times. It is pretty much straight up, but it really isn't a bad climb. It is also only about 20 minutes, and has such an amazing view from the top that it is totally worth it!!
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SPINNY - Formula Drive
Awesome ladies! Thanks for your help! Let me know what is donated and I will add it to my tally. I can't wait to see...
Awesome ladies! Thanks for your help!
Let me know what is donated and I will add it to my tally. I can't wait to see what we can do as a group!
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SPINNY - Formula Drive
So the Mis-using Formula thread has had me thinking about how I can help some of these families that need to get formula from food...
So the
Mis-using Formula thread has had me thinking about how I can help some of these families that need to get formula from food banks, shelters etc.
I have a small home-based crafting business and until the end of June, I am going to donate 10% of all of my proceeds to the local food bank to purchase formula. I am also encouraging all of my friends and family to either donate a can of formula, or cash to their local food bank or shelter. Everyone is going to let me know if they donate so that at the end of June I can let everyone know how much we raised.
I know some of the moms on here were planning to donate as well, so it sparked an idea to have a WB Formula Drive.
If you are interested in participating, please make a donation of cash or formula to your local food bank or shelter and then let me know. At the end of June I will tally it all up and let everyone know how much we as a group donated.
Please encourage your friends and family to help you out as well!
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