Great board and a super idea! How about fall decoration ideas?
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Summer or fall? Black for the fall. Silver or mushroom gray/beige is good and could
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THANKS for all the great ideas!
I appreciate your taking the time to share your recipes and post your links. Bless your hearts!
wow those are great ideas
We are in lonescouts. (I couldn't afford everything to go with wolf/cubscouts to join a pack) but the derby was at church. I will suggest those things. #3 is a great suggestion and would prevent many tears. I don't know if you are familiar with upward sports but that is how upward is. (It's a sports program) Every kid gets a star for something like best offense, best defense, most christ like, best effort, and categories like that.
Thank you again! :)
thanx for all the ideas, they are great!
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Thanks for all those great ideas everyone!
Okay people the yeast infection thing was a joke!
Those are great ideas!
I've got to find a battery operated mouse or something. My mom always tells me she's going to buy me one of those robotic vacuum cleaners and I've made her promise not to because I'm afraid my big cat would kill it!
Great ideas!
Thanks for the great ideas! I am going to spend time today looking in the paper for some type of thing to do to help the less fortunate, plus I am going to try to see the light in my children's eyes when they talk about Christmas coming, AND I am going to Walmart for that Peanuts sound track. Guess I am Type-A at even trying to get into the holiday spirit. You know I do believe once I take the focus off of me, me, me and put it on others, well that might just do the trick! Thanks, your responses already cheered this Scrooge up a bit :)
Great ideas below, and here's another (sm)
well, an idea, not sure how great. LOL
If they like trying new foods, or have foods that they like that they won't buy for themselves, you could make a little basket of delicacies for them. Before my in-laws had health problems, we used to buy them those little cakes soaked in liqueur, two or three arranged in a basket and they'd portion that out over a couple months.
My FIL likes spicy stuff so we have bought him various Tabasco-related items, or differing brands of hot sauce.
Last year my son sold scout popcorn and we bought him a big tin of that as a present.
If someone likes to cook, you could get them a set of fresh exotic spices.
Good luck, we're right there in the same boat with you!
All great ideas. Thanks so much. nm
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Great ideas! Thanks everyone~
I have thought about some of these before but didn't know if they would be worth the trouble or how to get started. You have provided some great information. I would really like to continue to have the flexibility to be at home but just earn a little extra from time to time.
some great ideas!
I just bought a brick of cheese so that is easy. also have some grapes, celery, carrots, and broccoli so I can make a decent veg tray with that and ranch salad dressing. i might just have to stop and get some crackers but i can get those at a gas station maybe.
Like you said, I am the DIL! lol but I know I'd make her upset if we left early so I better have some food so we can stay. lol
Wow! Gab board is looking great on your PC
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Great ideas! These people would definitely appreciate it! nm
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Just my 2 cents, these are great ideas!
I like the card making especially.
I just knew you all here would have some great ideas! sm
Thank you to everyone who responded. The poster who suggested a manicure and pedicure had the perfect suggestion because she LOVES getting those. I never would have thought of that myself because I am not good at ideas for gifts at all. Yep, I am going with that idea! Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there! 
Love it - great ideas
Sounds like all the things I did growing up in girls scouts. Good to bring them back to memory and do them again.
Website with really great economical ideas
http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/
She has some really good ideas that might work for you.
Got anything quirky, weird, or out of place as a decoration inside
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Be back in a bit, I have to go to the grocery store now! Great ideas. nm
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Thanks - great idea!
nm
GREAT IDEA!
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What a great idea!
Hooray to you and your daughter. I hope you start a trend. There is no just no substitute for the written word - it will pay her dividends in a richer life.
Great idea!
There are more tricks to this trade then one can learn in a lifetime! 
What a great idea!
That is the voice of experience talking! 
Thanks for the great idea!
I'm going out soon to get my supplies! lol
It's a great idea!
And I have no problem with government saying that it has to be done. It's in the same league as government setting emissions standards, and other pollution-limiting standards. Because so many people don't want to be bothered, it has to be mandated by the government. We've been recycling here for more than 20 years, and it's a good thing. In the old days, there were a lot of rules about sorting, etc. Now, everything goes in one can, glass, aluminum, paper. I voluntarily compost green kitchen waste, and use the nutrient-rich mulch to feed my garden. Our township also sucks up fall leaves, which we need to only rake or blow curbside. No bagging! They pick up the leaves with a big vacuum, compost them, and provide free mulch to everyone. Recycling has also saved and earned money for our township. It's a very good thing to do. And I have no problem with making people do it.
This is actually a GREAT idea. Thank you. nm
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This is a great idea...
I too threatened my daughter with this same punishment and it worked, just threatening! I've seen this tactic somewhere also, Supernanny I think. You must be firm, yet gentle, with kids at this age. I have an 8 YO son who's trying to get a mouth on him, but we're doing our best to keep it in check and nip it before it gets bad. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good luck and God bless
What a great idea!
I really like the idea of 3 gifts each. My kids' most expensive gift was a shared gift at $80. Most gifts were between $5 and $20. Candy and dollar store stuff in their stockings. I believe that if you start buying iPods and game systems for them when they are young, what are they going to want when they are 12, 15 years old? They will have all the "toys." The cell phone is a great way to keep in touch and know where you kid is, but my kids won't have phones until they are older and prove to me that they are responsible and will take care of them. Plus, they will have to help pay for the minutes. (My kids are 3 and 5.) I guess my kids are spoiled, but they do not act spoiled. I will not buy them something just because so-and-so has it, I try to teach them 'don't worry about what he/she does or has, worry about yourself.'
great idea! ...sm
I'm so old...I taught the kids (17 of 'em...2 were mine) how to make rice krispie bars from scratch and let 'em pick their own food coloring to jazz it up. They loved playing with their food. Icing and decorations were optional.  Cat
What a GREAT idea! Thanks for that tip!
I would have never thought about shopping on line for candles...and I buy almost EVERYTHING on line these days! ...and they do make terrific gifts for any occasion! Good to know, thank you!
Oh, what a great idea!! thank you - nm
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that's a great idea
I wish we had something like that around here - I would love it!
Thanks! What a great idea.
I will try it! I use dishwasher detergent to clean a lot of things that otherwise are difficult but never thought about laundry! :)
Great idea!....nm
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What a great idea!
I don't live where I grew up and now live in the boonies with no pizza delivery or anything. Thanks for the idea ladies. I never thought of having something shipped to me. I'm sure my family could probably do it and save a little on shipping costs too. It's certainly less than planning a trip home when you really want something you remember. :)
Great idea!
Hubs and I were talking about this last night. It's getting to the point where neither of us wants to cook any more!
I'm thinking of making lasagna tomorrow night for dinner and tortilla soup for Saturday. I roasted a chicken day before yesterday so that will do double duty for the soup. Chicken parmesean is a fairly easy change to regular old spaghetti. Sloppy joes are something we forgot about for a while and are new again for us. Oh, and shish-kabobs but I'm just plain tired of grilled food. Bought some shrimp the other day and did a shrimp scampi fetuccini - very fast with just a few ingredients. I can't wait until it gets a little colder just to be able to get back into the soups and stews for a change.
I think it is a great idea.
It is intended and designed for human consumption, and likely will better than that stuff made for bovine.
great idea
I love that idea but I think the grandchildren are doing that for them.. I know they are gathering up as many pictures as they can find. . I'm not sure what price range I'm looking at - my fiance hasn't told me yet.
I think it's a great idea . . .
to host Christmas dinner for everyone. And, I also think you should not apologize or feel you have to make excuses for no gifts. This is going to be a lean Christmas for everyone, and you providing and cooking the dinner is a lot of stress and everyone needs to understand that and be appreciative!!
Great idea
Hi there. I think your daughters will love getting a massage. I used to be a massage therapist, & what I can tell you is that a good masseuse can accommodate anyone's comfort level, from performing a massage with the person fully clothed to all clothing removed and having the person covered by a sheet. There are techniques for maintaining a person's privacy, such as allowing a person to turn over without being seen by the therapist, allowing the person to undress privately & knocking before entering the room. If the masseuse does not do these things, it is extremely unprofessional & you should go elsewhere.
If you have concerns about any of this, you should just talk to the masseuse a little bit beforehand & ask if these are things she can do. If you get the sense she thinks it will be a hassle or will be unable to accommodate your daughters' needs, I would find someone else. No licensed massage therapist (& you should check this as well) should EVER do anything remotely sexual--EVER--& they should always be sensitive to people's levels of comfort. Also the place should be squeaky clean.
What you can expect is a massage that lasts for an hour or whatever you have paid for. You will be shown to a room (a lot like going to the doctor), & the table should be ready with clean sheets. The masseuse should leave while you undress and/or get on the table. She may have a "routine" where she likes to start with a certain side (back or front) first, but she should always ask if the person has any specific parts that need attention, & my suggestion is that if you have a really sore neck or whatever, ask that this be given extra time but don't have the masseuse start there. If she starts on the back, the masseuse will do the legs, back, arms, neck. Very soon into the massage she should ask if the amount of pressure is okay. DO say yes or no. DO say ouch if you have to! Everyone is different. DO say "I can handle more pressure on my neck," or "my back is too sore for that much pressure."
The masseuse should not be yakking during the massage.
Around halfway through she will ask you to turn over & she should hold the sheet up in such a way as to shield you while you do this. Then she will do the front, which is usually legs & arms, possibly upper chest, and neck. I normally did not do anyone's stomach unless I had massaged them many times, & I never touched a woman's breasts other than to move very large ones out of the way while I did her sides, but I did do the axillae and pecs above the breast. After she is done she should leave quietly & give you a few minutes to stay relaxed on the table & get dressed at your own speed.
This is pretty generic, but more or less what to expect the first time.
In the name of due diligence, you can get yourself a massage & try it out! If you don't like the massage, giving a gift certificate for a facial is another way to go that is equally wonderful.
NO! Great idea and this is sm
I think it is VERY RUDE to expect people to take their hard earned money and be EXPECTED to go out and BUY you something!!!! I think it is shallow, selfish and certainly NOT in keeping with intent of the season. The intent of Christmas, in my book, is to be with people you love and celebrate that love. I can't think of a more lovely way to bless the season and those you care about than taking the time to make a lovely meal and a setting for memories...the greatest gift of all.
Great idea!...nm
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That's a great idea actually! (sm)
I agree! Even though I don't get along all the time with my extended family, it would beat being alone all the time. You may have to break your lease, oh well. It is happening everywhere right now. You can only do what you can do.
YES! Great idea! (nm)
Great idea! We have not ...
tried that. We've used it to house break dogs before but I never thought of it for this situation. Thanks so much. That idea seems so obvious now that you suggest it.
We'll have to get a huge kennel for him - he weighs 80 pounds.
Any funny/great ideas for couples Halloween costumes?
My 24-year-old DS and his SO have to dress up for a Halloween party. His older brother and his wife are going as Dog and Beth, and 24YO DS is trying to come up with something even better than that. Any ideas out there?
My idea of a great gift would be a really
nice pair of socks, LOL! You know, a little wool and some weight with some Spandex - mmm. Instant winter comfort.
I think it's a great idea and that all schools should do it.
Just my opinion...but we all see the way some of these kids dress today, especially the girls.
That's a great idea, I have a friend going through - sm
something similar; though in her case her husband cheated with her best friend; low and very cold. She too is moving out so I'd be interested in hearing any suggestions too. As for a song, the only one that springs to mind is "I will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. As for things for the apartment, dart board complete with ex-pic, any kitchen stuff she might need, small microwave, utensils, bath salts to soak her frustrations, sadness and anger away, nice set of fluffy towels, etc.
I think that's a great idea to offer to
help chaperone! Personally I'd take some kitchen cleaner and some paper towels and clean the counters to "keep busy" when nobody was paying attention, but I'm pretty bold, LOL.
Not that my house is as clean as it should be, but if I had kids I'd be a lot more motivated to clean!
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