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Re: Stonefields!
We used Desjardins Catering for our wedding in 2006 and the food was quite delicious and decently priced. http://www.desjardinscatering.com/default_en.html ...
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Can someone help me find...
I think I have it in my saved threads - I'll try and bump it for you. ...
I think I have it in my saved threads - I'll try and bump it for you.
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Waterproof sandals for toddlers
I bought a closed toe shoe/sandal that has holes at Osh Kosh. We were told CROCS are not allowed at daycare for some reason. You...
I bought a closed toe shoe/sandal that has holes at Osh Kosh. We were told CROCS are not allowed at daycare for some reason. You might want to check with your daycare if you're considering Crocs.
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Re: size 14/16 girls - where to shop
Ricki's/Reitmans/Additionelle ...
Ricki's/Reitmans/Additionelle
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Re: Did you do anything for your open house?
I think that would be great! You could also do lemonade or ice tea. My mom used to put out cookies and put vanilla in...
I think that would be great! You could also do lemonade or ice tea.
My mom used to put out cookies and put vanilla in the oven and turn it on to make the kitchen smell good.
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Gift for newly adopted toddler
I'm looking for ideas for a newly adopted child actually they don't even have the little girl yet. She's not quite 2 but almost. I...
I'm looking for ideas for a newly adopted child actually they don't even have the little girl yet. She's not quite 2 but almost. I was thinking of a journal or books - any ideas? They don't know sizing or anything yet in regards to clothing...
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I am back at work.
That's so hard. Many of the ECE's at DD's daycare have kids in care there as well. There are always times that they're own kids...
That's so hard. Many of the ECE's at DD's daycare have kids in care there as well. There are always times that they're own kids cry when they see their mommies or want to be held. You're doing as best as you can there mama - he'll get thru it and it'll become his new normal eventually. Be strong. It'll all work out. It's a lot of changes at once for him and you as well. I would give him the attention he needs when he sees you. Eventually he'll just want to play with his new friends. Hugs.
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All about mommy... for both kids
I don't have two so take this with a grain of salt. My DD is the same age as your DS. She does the same...
I don't have two so take this with a grain of salt. My DD is the same age as your DS. She does the same thing with DH. We've gotten pretty strict about the way she treats DH now. We alternate nights on bedtime routines. I get out of the house when it's his night and they spend quiet time together to wind down. Could you maybe start with a routine of altenating - one night you're with DS and the next DD? That way they both get some time with each of you?
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Quinoa
Question - when they say "wash" the quinoa - how exactly does one do that? Same with rice - how? Any good Quinoa recipes I...
Question - when they say "wash" the quinoa - how exactly does one do that? Same with rice - how?
Any good Quinoa recipes I should try?
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Organ Donation for your children
We received DD's Health Card Renewal and on it there is a section for Organ Donation. I've always been pro-organ donation but I don't remember...
We received DD's Health Card Renewal and on it there is a section for Organ Donation. I've always been pro-organ donation but I don't remember having to check off so many boxes for different organs/tissues! I'm not really sure I want to check off some of these but I'm not sure why... its kind of creepy to think of this stuff in regards to your kid kwim? I hope to god I will never have to experience this type of thing but god forbid something did happen I would want to help others and see her "live on"... if that makes sense.
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Ottawa Moms - Midway
Hi Ladies! I see that Midway is on Groupon this week. What age would you recommend for this place? Is it something that an almost...
Hi Ladies!
I see that Midway is on Groupon this week. What age would you recommend for this place? Is it something that an almost 4yr old would enjoy? I'm trying to figure out if it's somewhere my in-laws could take DD this summer while we visit...
Thx.
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Re: HELP! Sympathy Card
Very. ...
Very.
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Re: WBBL 5.0 - Support Chat Thread
Just to clarify... I didn't eat TWO bags... One was for DH! lol ...
Just to clarify... I didn't eat TWO bags... One was for DH! lol
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Re: WBBL 5.0 - Support Chat Thread
Hi Ladies! I really hope all of you are still around... I can't access that other site from my work computer (it's blocked) so I...
Hi Ladies!
I really hope all of you are still around... I can't access that other site from my work computer (it's blocked) so I hope the WBBL is still going to be here...?
Last night was not a good night. I'm such an emotional eater it's disgusting! We found out our neighbour passed away last night and what did I do? I picked up a bag of chips each for DH and I... I ate the entire bag! I'm so embarassed!
Back to being on track today!
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Re: HELP! Sympathy Card
Thanks! It's just such a heartbreaking situation. ...
Thanks! It's just such a heartbreaking situation.
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Re: New forum has launched
I can't access that site on my computer it's blocked. Guess I'm sticking around here... ...
I can't access that site on my computer it's blocked.
Guess I'm sticking around here...
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HELP! Sympathy Card
We found out yesterday that our neighbour passed away. He'd been sick for several months with cancer. He was very young (30) and has a...
We found out yesterday that our neighbour passed away. He'd been sick for several months with cancer. He was very young (30) and has a young wife and almost 3yr old son. I'm going to be bringing over a casserole and a card later but for the life of me I have no idea what to write! We don't know them very well but BIL was good friends with him.
So far this is what I've got:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and childsname. Childsname is alwasy welcome to come play with ourdaughtersname.
Is the last sentence odd to have in a sympathy card? Should I just mention it to whoever answers the door?
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We've added to our sports team!!
You're a superstar! Thanks for keeping us on pins and needles for 5 days straight! LOL E is absolutely adorable both in pics and in...
You're a superstar! Thanks for keeping us on pins and needles for 5 days straight! LOL E is absolutely adorable both in pics and in person.
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Re: New Mattress
Thanks for the feedback ladies! lastone - we don't have an Ikea here so unfortunately we can't go with that. Has anyone bought the "Trump"...
Thanks for the feedback ladies!
lastone - we don't have an Ikea here so unfortunately we can't go with that.
Has anyone bought the "Trump" mattress at the Brick?
What about Sealy thru Costco?
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New Mattress
We're in the market for a new mattress... What do you look for in a mattress? Spring count? Warranty, etc? Where did you find the...
We're in the market for a new mattress...
What do you look for in a mattress? Spring count? Warranty, etc?
Where did you find the best price?
What mattress/brand do you have and would you recommend it?
Thx!
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Re: buying a house- things you wished you'd considered
Take a walk in the neighborhood - are there many kids? Fence How old appliances, hot water tank, Woodstove are... Fans in bathrooms - an...
Take a walk in the neighborhood - are there many kids?
Fence
How old appliances, hot water tank, Woodstove are...
Fans in bathrooms - an inspector should check this anyhow.
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
Nevermind....Almonds! ...
Nevermind....Almonds!
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
WTF can I eat protein-wise for a snack that doesn't have a whack of sodium? ...
WTF can I eat protein-wise for a snack that doesn't have a whack of sodium?
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Re: My before and afters
WTG Bojangles! You look great! ...
WTG Bojangles! You look great!
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Re: C-5k- April 1 start...NEW
Good job ladies! Keep it up! Hope those with injuries can rest up and get well quickly! Wel I think I'm good to go. I...
Good job ladies! Keep it up!
Hope those with injuries can rest up and get well quickly!
Wel I think I'm good to go. I had my last week with the clinic. She told us now that we're done we can increase our lengths of time running vs. walking. She suggested that we try to run most of our runs and only walk hills, etc.
So last night I went out with a GF for a run - I was planning on doing 6/1 and then changed my mind as we were running to only walking hills... well honestly we hardly walked any of the hills!
My GF was so impressed - she said she could see such an improvement in my cardio from just a few short weeks ago! We ended up doing with our warm-up and cool-down walks - 6.4km! HOLY MACKERAL! I couldn't believe it when I mapped it when I got home!
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
Thanks for the help ladies! I'm really "feeling" this tool! Q - when you want to hit your daiy % i.e. for protein etc (I've...
Thanks for the help ladies! I'm really "feeling" this tool!
Q - when you want to hit your daiy % i.e. for protein etc (I've adjusted my macros accordingly) - How do you check that you have? I know it says at the bottom of the daily totals but that isn't accurate if you aren't eating back all your cals right?
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
Soo... Now I'm confused... My TDEE is 2597 CUT is 2208 (15%) BMR is 1895 So that's a difference of 313 CAL - if I...
Soo...
Now I'm confused...
My TDEE is 2597
CUT is 2208 (15%)
BMR is 1895
So that's a difference of 313 CAL - if I earn more than that in exercise I have to eat some of those CAL back?
My current daily total is at 2,138 which is above my BMR and pretty close to my Cut.
My daily goal is now 3,029 (do I just disregard this?) with the exercise I did today... (821 calories)
Am I ok with the daily total I'm at? I had a 2 glasses of milk and a wrap with peanut butter when I got home to make up for some of the cals I expended.
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Re: Federal Government Employees: anyone else worried?
Parks also hasn't announced as of yet. People are getting pretty fed up and anxious waiting for news... ...
Parks also hasn't announced as of yet. People are getting pretty fed up and anxious waiting for news...
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"You don't have a Daddy"
I have to agree with Sparklish and Mo_Mo - the little boy has a dad. I would ask the mother how she explains things to...
I have to agree with Sparklish and Mo_Mo - the little boy has a dad. I would ask the mother how she explains things to her son. If you knew the father you could show your son pictures of him and explain that he's the little boy's daddy maybe? I think it's important that you get that fact across to your DS. He obviously isn't saying it maliciously but he's probably confused as to why the other boy doesn't have a daddy around and why he's calling your DH daddy.
Not an easy situation but you could ask the mom for some guidance so that you aren't telling your son things her son doesn't know about.
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
Question - when you go into your profile to change your goals - it tells you the projected weightloss weekly - obviously they aren't using...
Question - when you go into your profile to change your goals - it tells you the projected weightloss weekly - obviously they aren't using the same formula etc right? It makes me panic when it tells me I'll only loose 0.01 lbs a week!
So my TDEE is 2597
CUT is 2208 (15%)
BMR is 1895
So that's a difference of 313 CAL - if I earn more than that in exercise I have to eat some of those CAL back?
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Re: My Fitness Pal Users
So I did my calculations for TDEE and BMR/RMR last night... and then I did them using the links that calculate it for you. They're...
So I did my calculations for TDEE and BMR/RMR last night... and then I did them using the links that calculate it for you. They're different! One is higher than the other... Which shoud I use????
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NS girls - daycare
Are you on FB? We could add you to the HRM group if you'd like. There have been several posts about daycares lately. ...
Are you on FB? We could add you to the HRM group if you'd like. There have been several posts about daycares lately.
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Re: What are you doing with your tax return $$?
I have no idea... we've been batting around a bunch of ideas. The list of things to do around our house is a mile long...
I have no idea... we've been batting around a bunch of ideas. The list of things to do around our house is a mile long but the sensible thing would be either to put it on debt or invest it in RRSP's for next year. Maybe we'll do half and half. Right now I'm still in shock of how much we're getting back...
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The Killing
I agree - the whole thing with Mich (mom) is kind of out there and doesn't really have to do with the storyline. ...
I agree - the whole thing with Mich (mom) is kind of out there and doesn't really have to do with the storyline.
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Re: Do you tip the workers?
No I wouldn't. ...
No I wouldn't.
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Re: I finally get to write this - I AM DONE SCHOOL!!!!
Congratulations Nat! You are a SuperLady! You've accomplished so much - 3 beautiful babies and a Bachelor's to boot! Amazing! I don't doubt one minute...
Congratulations Nat! You are a SuperLady! You've accomplished so much - 3 beautiful babies and a Bachelor's to boot! Amazing!
I don't doubt one minute you're exhausted! lol I have a friend doing her B.Sc.N - they sure put you guys thru the wringer!
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Greys April 19- spoilers
It was a good episode. I'd like to know more about the background reasons on why Bailey was so freaked out in this epi. Of...
It was a good episode. I'd like to know more about the background reasons on why Bailey was so freaked out in this epi. Of course the whole kidnapping thing would be hard for any parent but there has to be something else there...
It's going to be interesting to see what happens with the residents and their boards. Derek encouraging Mer with Boston was kind of out of the blue, no?
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The Killing
I find it's a bit long now too - I was surprised there wasn't a new case with the new season honestly. ...
I find it's a bit long now too - I was surprised there wasn't a new case with the new season honestly.
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Re: WBBL 5.0 - Support Chat Thread
They certainly are and Mandie - you had a HUGE loss! Congratulations!!! ...
They certainly are and Mandie - you had a HUGE loss! Congratulations!!!
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Re: PSA - BREAST EXAMS
I'm glad you went Jules! Good luck with the next steps! ...
I'm glad you went Jules! Good luck with the next steps!
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Re: Selling in Orleans - question
I would say yes. That area does especially at this time of year with National Defense postings. Do you know what area of Orleans? Good...
I would say yes. That area does especially at this time of year with National Defense postings. Do you know what area of Orleans?
Good luck!
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PSA - BREAST EXAMS
Please do your monthly breast self-exams if you are under 40!!! (over too!) And if you are over 40 PLEASE go for your annual mammogram!...
Please do your monthly breast self-exams if you are under 40!!! (over too!) And if you are over 40 PLEASE go for your annual mammogram!
My good friend was diagnosed last month with Breast Cancer. She's 33. She had the lump removed yesterday.
PLEASE do your self-exams! This is how she found her lump. Oh and she was still BF her daughter when she found it so please be extra vigilant nursing mamas!
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The Killing
Anyone watching this show? DH got me hooked on it last week. I watched the whole first season in 3 days to make sure I...
Anyone watching this show? DH got me hooked on it last week. I watched the whole first season in 3 days to make sure I got it in before the 2nd season started.
I was trying to remember where I know Det. Linden from... she was one of the twin sisters on Big Love!
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NYC 22
Here I thought they were some sort of illegal drug plant! ...
Here I thought they were some sort of illegal drug plant!
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Re: Rookie Blue...
I didn't see your post "down" there (I do check in there though Off to see.... ...
I didn't see your post "down" there (I do check in there though
Off to see....
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Re: Rookie Blue...
Thanks for the heads up - put it in my calendar! Did anyone see the premiere of NYC 22 this week? It felt surprisingly similar...
Thanks for the heads up - put it in my calendar!
Did anyone see the premiere of NYC 22 this week? It felt surprisingly similar to Rookie Blue... i.e. it's a bunch of rookies, etc...
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Re: Need help with job decision...DD/pregnancy mention
Personally I would be tempted to call my own lawyer to get advice. A labour lawyer should have a good idea whether this is even...
Personally I would be tempted to call my own lawyer to get advice. A labour lawyer should have a good idea whether this is even enforceable.
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Re: C-5k- April 1 start...NEW
W6D1 - last night... 5min intervals - kicked my [censored]! Ugh. Our leader changed up our route and had us doing more hills than normal....
W6D1 - last night... 5min intervals - kicked my [censored]! Ugh. Our leader changed up our route and had us doing more hills than normal. I thought i was going to die! Halifax/Dartmouth is known for it's hill and up til now we've tried to avoid them but no more... I'm hoping that Wednesday's clinic run isn't as bad though I'm kind of doubtful... We did 5.7km last - insane! I was sooo slow though I wasn't alone in my slowness.
Raynn - Congrats again on your first 5k!~ Must feel exhilerating to complete it!
Marieal - Have to agree with the others - I try my hardest to just wait for the beep of my watch and not look at it. It makes it harder when I'm on my own running to keep looking at it.
TW - Good job!
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Re: Tips on cleaning/organizing for sale with kids?
Our friends just sold their home and had a young baby and toddler - around same age as your little guy - my friend was...
Our friends just sold their home and had a young baby and toddler - around same age as your little guy - my friend was on Mat-leave as well. She found it challenging but it worked out in the end. She tried to make sure she was out of the house in the mornings so that the house didn't get all messy from her older guy playing and in the afternoons (he didn't nap anymore) she tried to organize something outside or low-maintenance for him. Sometimes his grandparents would come and get him.
This is what they did:
1 - Storage Unit - was a godsend to them! They removed A LOT of furniture as they really had too many big pieces in a small space. Packed away all books, CD's, DVD's, pictures, off-season clothes, extra "stuff" that's just not needed...
2 - Kijiji, Salvation Army, garbage - got rid of "stuff"
3 - Removed all family type pictures and replaced with borrowed artwork/prints (we lent them some of ours)
3 - Kept counters clear at all times and did dishes on an ongoing basis.
4 - Swept kitchen/dinning room floors every morning before leaving and made beds.
5 - Bins/wicker baskets, etc She has this great coffee table that has bins in the bottom - she would throw anything lying around in the living room (toys, papers, remotes, etc) in there.
She didn't really remove any baby paraphenelia. I wouldn't really worry about the swing/co-sleeper as long as they're out of the pictures taken to go online when people come to visit they should understand that there are children living in the house.
ETA - When I want to "hide" things I thrown them in my drawers when I can't put them in a closet but I like Amazoness' suggestion of having a "go to bin" for short-notice visits.
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Re: Sorta Spin: Do you & your DH/SO match physically?
DH and I are both tall and overweight. At this point we're pretty similar in build which makes me cringe. I'm pretty sure he weighs...
DH and I are both tall and overweight. At this point we're pretty similar in build which makes me cringe. I'm pretty sure he weighs more than I do but unfortunately it's not a whole lot more. I'm working on losing some and getting healthy. He keeps saying he should exercise/eat better but isn't really that motivated.
When we met 13years ago I had just lost 60lbs and looked pretty good. I haven't always been overweight... but it's a struggle. I'm like a yo-yo - it just keeps coming back... As long as I've known DH he's had a belly on him though at times he's slimmed down considerably.
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