Might be able to do craft shows, flea markets, etc. Get any
Posted By: bigger & regulations must be followed. nm on 2007-10-11
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I have seen them offered in VERY expensive housing markets -
I saw ads for 40-year mortgages offered when were on vacation in Hawaii a few years ago. My friend who lives in San Fran got one. The prices for houses in these markets is through the roof and it is the only way most people can afford anything at all. They are not offered any place I have seen where I live, which is AL. I agree with the poster below about maybe taking a loss on it with being in it for such a short period of time and wondering what the market might do and not having much equity in it when you go to sell. Remember to add in your closing costs because those are not cheap! I would just start calling around to banks. Most will be very eager to help you out. They love mortgages of any kind! :-)
Was the flea comment really necessary?
no flea control
vet says we dont have fleas in our area.
is this the Flea Free your friend uses, SM
I have been desperately looking for an alternative to the topical treatments, as I do not want to put chemicals into by animal companion systems. Would like to know more about your friend's experience with this product and is it the same product, Thanks.
http://www.healthyfoodforpets.com/FleaFree.html
Need recommendations for dog flea control.
Anyone use anything that actually works? I have a golden retriever and I have tried Advantage (which worked in the past when I had cats), but it hasn't helped. I also tried Zodiac Spot-On (cheaper brand) and that didn't work. I have tried flea baths and flea collars as well. Help!
Okay..back with another flea question. sm
Anyone use Frontline Plus on their pets? Found out the Program flea pill really isnt worth buying because it does not kill the cycle of the flea, only adults. I have been reading about the Frontline and it sounds pretty good. I have been using a "generic" store brand topical, but I dont think it is strong enough. I need something for dogs, puppies, and cats. Any ideas before this gets out of control. I have been checking the dogs daily and not finding anything. I found one flea a couple of days ago, but nothing since. About ten years ago we had a terrible flea problem so I know what to look for but I just need a new flea medicine. What do you use?? Thanks!! 
Does anyone use Program flea meds for their pets? sm
I have three dogs and a cat that I was using a topical flea med on. We got a new puppy last week and she had fleas. I washed her and got rid of them, but now have noticed a couple of fleas on the other dogs. Not a lot, but some. I have heard that the Program works better than the topical stuff and would like to try it, but it is rather expensive so I am looking for any input before I buy it. Thanks!!
I use Sentinel - flea control and heartworm prevention all in one (sm)
Less for me to remember.
Sentinel. Heartworm and flea protection in one pill. nm
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I have also heard that washing with dog/cat flea shampoo kills them although I have never tried it.
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Craft ideas
Do you or someone you know teach them to crochet or knit? This would keep them busy for hours - as would cross-stitch or plastic craft stitch if cross-stitch is too difficult. These are projects that can take several days to complete - and are not too expensive. Especially with the plastic-canvas projects - there's something for everyone - from playing card holders to purses to ornaments. I would also hit some garage sales for these items if those are popular in your area. You might also have them do some photo shirts or projects, especially if you have a digital camera. They could go out into the yard and find things to photograph - up close - like grass, flowers, insects or even concrete and then turn these photos into paper, cards, etc. I always found really good books at the library, too, as well as ideas online for crafts for kids. I would have them do some red-white-blue decorations with 4th of july coming up - or the same since bastille day is coming up on july 14th
Craft person sm
If someone is a craftperson and likes to sew, I have seen these doll clothes at craft shows for reasonable prices. I don't know if they have to be actual "label" clothes or just to fit the doll. As for the dolls themselves, I don't know. Perhaps your local town has a regional newspaper that advertises for less than the metropolitan editions. Good luck with it, they are expensive and I hope someone can help you.
That end of craft is just WEIRD sm
Most of us who make them and/or collect them aren't like that! They can be outstanding works of art, but that is what they are...ART. They are not surrogate children.
I will say that they are a blast to dress and to look at. IT is fun because they will stay little AND their Carter's won't wear out. They are also a lot of fun and a lot of work to produce from the setting of eyelashes, to the microrooting of the hair to the properly blushing and veining of the skin. They can also look absolutely hideous! I have seen some really awful ones too.
You are right. That sort of love and attention should be given to a real child or to a pet, not a doll. I do them because I love dolls with a passion...to twiggle with or display. I collect all sorts of dolls and I am starting to rehabilitate old dolls as part of my reborning skills. I do change their clothing because I make a lot of doll clothing. I play with them as far as changing clothes for a new display goes, but they are artwork!!!!
My mom and I are going to a craft show tomorrow...
and then my husband and I are taking the kids to Myrtle Beach in the middle of June...
If you have a local craft store
like Hancock Fabrics or Joann Fabrics, they might be able to teach you the basics. You could also check with local quilting clubs - you might find a new hobby and meet new people this way.
If you have a Michaels Craft Store by you--sm
they should have Donna Dewberry books. She used to do TV shows on painting and she has easy to follow books. E-bay may have some DVDs or books laso. She also had some on-line classes also. Really liked watching her. Do a Google search also.
The Michaels in my area quit giving painting classes. Used to take Bob Ross and her classes and really miss them. Only offer Walton cake decorating which does not interest me at all.
thanks, ERMT. i appreciate your good ideas. we are going to do a craft for the parents sm
i want to have a couple of games lined out just in case we have time left over. we are going to have an ice cream party! we had that last year and the kids really liked it. i know it's a little cool out, but what kid wouldn't like ice cream.
thanks again for your ideas!
Need craft/project ideas for older children (7-10) (sm)
My children have about 4 hours each morning from the time that they get up until I finish my work. Today I am having them both make cardboard "electric guitars" with paint and glitter, etc. When they were younger, I had endless craft ideas, but now those are not so "cool" anymore. I would love any suggestions - thanks!
Beaded jewelry... Most craft stores have supplies.
If you have a local craft store, that's a great place to start. Also, if you Google beading jewelry, you can find video how-to's.
I thought it was fun at first, but I haven't picked it up again. The beads are intricate and I found the major problem was size of the actual jewelry.
It would make great gifts though.
Holiday Gift/Craft Ideas for Elem. Students
Hi. I need ideas for kids to make gifts (minimal painting, minimal glueing) as they have to be ready to wrap. What was your favorite keepsate gift from your child so far?
TIA
Here's a cute kids craft site with lots of ideas!
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/
Michael's and other craft/sewing stores have kits to make
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Michael's craft stores offers all kinds of Sat. classes. Or check
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Any craft fairs in your area? Or stores that carry hand-crafted items regularly? Look online
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shows
You've chosen great shows....Etta James?!!?.....I would give my right arm to see her live!....Bring tissues to Phantom if you've never seen it before. You're gonna have a lotta fun. 
It shows an ape for everyone
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shows?
any particular great shows or things to see ? ? My daugther is getting married at Mandalay Bay - not sure about the spelling of that.. we'd like to stay there or somewhere close but don't want to stay at a real expensive place. . watching the budget - planning our own marriage/house, etc.
Well, if it shows up in my
chicken and broccoli, then I am going to ask for an accounting somewhere. I checked the site, see nothing there that we use.
This shows you just how much you do not know
I was married, previous husband (deceased) bought a vehicle. At the time he bought this vehicle we were separated. He died before the car was paid off (back together at the time of his death). I was not signed on the papers in any way, shape or form and did NOT have to pay for the vehicle. I told GMAC they could come and get it out of my yard, I did not want, did not drive, etc., etc. Your statement about being responsible for each others bills made during the marriage does not hold water. You do not have all the answers like you think you do.
TV Shows
I don't have much time to watch TV, but I do DVR a lot. The main shows I watch are Ghost Whisperer, Nip/Tuck (when it's on), Flashpoint, Americas Next Top Model, Hells Kitchen, Desperate Housewives, and of course American Idol. I also have to admit that I love reality shows and watch a lot of the reality shows on the E channel, VH1 and MTV shows.
Yes, shows are something we could do, living
where we do. It's not far to go, maybe 12 miles across town.
And thank you very much. One thing we don't want to do is get Sasha's nose out of joint, LOL.
What about going on one of the judge shows?
I heard they pay the plantiff on the spot :)
shows who rates around here
So, the almighty humans get the seatbelts and all we get is a stinkin' leash?
I like the judge shows too, --sm
'specially Judge Judy. I like it when she starts telling people they are i*d*i*o*t*s, and the like. I really don't know why some of those people would even WANT to go on there and be subjected to her wrath! Talk about an anger personality! wheee.
Broadway shows
Hubby and I and 2 kids are going to New York and are going to see a couple of B'way shows. Daughter and I are going to a matinee of Legally Blond and the whole family will see the evening performance of Lion King. What is the appropriate attire. Does hubby need to wear a tie and jacket. I am clueless! Thanks for any info!
I've only seen a few shows (sm)
I've caught it a few times channel surfing, but I was mesmerized by that kid. He definitely has something. Unfortunately I work too much to get 'hooked' on anything LOL.
But yeah, his kids seem really well adjusted and grounded. My 20yo daughter just can't get over the fact that they have 2 kids and been living together forever and not married.
Nah, just a big fan of the nature shows.
I forgot manatees. I shoulda said mermaids. :o>
I also got married there- as far as shows
I loved Jubilee at Harrah's(this is topless at later show) and have seen Barry Manilow, George Wallace lately along with George Carlin- the Cirque shows play at 4 places, the Venetian, Bellagio, Treasure Island and the Mirage, I believe. A lot of the shows close around Christmas and they also have blackout nights during the week. I would check on line to see who is playing the week you will be there. Jubilee is there all the time whereas other entertainers in and out. I thought the Bay was sorta expensive place to stay?
Have you ever seen it? All of those shows are just disgusting.
It's very vile. Which is why I only watch t.v. 0.00001% of my time. There isn't anything good on t.v. anymore - or good for you. I have 3 young children and the only safe channel it seems is the food network!
She should do more exposure shows because--
not only does she reach millions, people pay attention.
this one's going to be hard for me to watch.
LOL...we watch those shows
at our house. I am usually the one who wants to see them (female).
No, not in that area. But just shows that this goes on everywhere. nm
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fave shows
I'm addicted to HGTV and all the home improvement shows and house selling/buying shows..
My 9am EST *must* is Ellen, even if I only watch it for a few minutes for the monologue.
My 11:30pm **mustmust** is Chelsey Lately!! She is TFF!!!
I luvvvv House
I luvvvv that show the chick from Will & Grace is/was doing... oh shoot, what's the name of it.... grrrr... she's an ex-wife with a diary..
What TV shows do you watch?
With all the renewals and cancellations going on for the networks, what are the shows you regularly watch?
For me:
Lost
The Office
Kath & Kim
Big Bang Theory
Law & Order (& SVU)
House
The Simpsons
We got rid of cable so we rely on Hulu for anything else.
I saw a lady on one of those makeover shows and
she had her hair cut into a really great style that made her two tone hair look really trendy. They did put a third color in her hair. She had longer hair than you but perhaps you can have the same thing done to yours only shorter. They layered her hair.
Baby? That pic shows a kid playing with a See & Say!
If that kid is old enough to pull on the handle, then that kid is also old enough to drink from a sippy cup! Come on, people! Wake up! This lady could have easily bottled her breast milk instead of whipping it out (discreetly or not) on a plane full of people. Nothing like trapping a bunch of people on a plane and putting them in a very uncomfortable situation!
I breastfed my daughter until she started walking. After that, she went on a bottle, then to a sippy cup, then to a regular cup. She's 18 years old now and quite well adjusted.
And, we are not living in a third world country where kids up to 5 yrs old run up to their mother and just start suckin on a tit! This is America, where it's more cultured, where there are other options.
I remember a time when I was a kid at Disneyland and I saw a lady with her baby sitting on a bench. I wanted to see the baby and walked past just in time to see the woman whip out her tit for all to see. My mother was so enraged that she reported her and stood right next to the woman until security arrived and they told the lady that there were baby stations all around Disneyland where she could go to have privacy with her baby during feeding time. BTW, there are still baby stations with seating for mothers to breastfeed their babies.
Hmmm...shows up for me right under the MQ board. nm
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Have been approached by 3 of the judge shows before but
you and the other have to consent to both appear. Judge Judy, Joe Brown and Judge Mathis have all contacted me. It is a win-win situation for the people because the shows pay if you win so the defendant (as in my case) if losing would win because if found in my judgement, the judge show would pay. This was a previous case, not this particular 1. Each show has runners that go to the court houses and pull the different cases, that is how they get their clients.
Me, too. Have never watched any of those kinds of shows. nm
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Missed these shows yesterday...sm
Anything good happen? Did Nick reappear? Please update me...
19yo that only shows up when she needs money.sm
She expects everything handed to her. I actually really do not know why as we never did anything close to that. She moved out to live with her grandparents at 17 (after GED). They give and give. I keep telling them that it is not a way for her to learn, and I think they are finally getting the picture. (They cut off her gas card.) She only comes to myself and dad when she needs money. I love her and always will, but this is the way she is. I have 2 other children (younger) and they have already learned money is not handed to them. They do their chores, etc. and they get to participate in sports or whatever they want. They have their own cell phones (at a reduced cost of course as it is help for them to have it). I just will never understand my oldest kiddo's attitude.
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