@Jenniferp on myLot

tuyakiki @tuyakiki (3016) • India 2 Jun 09

I love soups specially chicken soup. Soups are also good for health and they are delicious too.. Often soups are prepared with all kind of vegetables, eggs or chicken.It can be both vegetarian as well as non vegetarian.I can also...

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Jenniferp The one thing that I do like about winter is all of the great soups. I love to make them and we do have many variations of chicken soup in throughout the year. It really is fun to throw everything in a pot and cook for hours, periodically checking and adding...

2 Jun 09

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 1 Jun 09

As most of you already know, my mom had a brain stem stroke last year in April '08 which she almost died three times. She's also has had kidney disease for many many years. Right now one kidney is working some and the other is...

my mom

surgery

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Jenniferp I know that this is scary for you and her, but I am sure that everything will be fine. Your mom will be in my thoughts, I wish you guys the best tomorrow :)

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marcialoyd @marcialoyd (1173) • United States 2 Jun 09

I was reading some discussions about foodstamps here on mylot and a few things people have said really bugs me. 1.Why are they buying chips, soda, candy with their food stamps? 2.They were driving ___________ car. They...

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Jenniferp I know that you havet to prove your income to qualify for food stamps, so I do think that these people need the food. I think that a lot of people on it really do need it and buy whatever foods they normally would. I think that it allows those to get ahead a...

2 Jun 09

magrylouyu @magrylouyu (1627) • United States 1 Jun 09

I like to shop at Kohls and Target. Those are the 2 stores I love to shop at. The down fall, is where I live, we dont have either one and would have to drive an hour and a half just to shop. The only store we really have here is...

clothing

shopping

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Jenniferp I like Ross and Marshalls the best. I know a lot of people who cannot stand to sort through all of the clothes, but I think that it is totally worth it when you find designer clothes less than half off. I sound like a commercial, lol. I do like Target and...

1 Jun 09

kalaga @kalaga (547) • United States 31 May 09

How to keep the kids busy in summer without putting a dent on the wallet? Any ideas?

kids summer activities

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Jenniferp I recommend taking them to the park also. You can check your local paper and find community things to do locally. There are park and recreation sports and activities that run through out the year. I plan to take my kids to the libray a lot this summer to rent...

31 May 09

soleya @soleya (1100) • Latvia 29 May 09

I mean do you exercise at least 3 times a week, eat whole foods, fruits, vegetables, drink a lot of water and don't eat junks? I am trying to do it, but it is so boring. I can't just pass deserts and coke. What about you? What do...

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Jenniferp I allow myself a browines and coke every week :) It is hard to live a perfect lifestyle, but I am doing better than in the past. I try to walk or run at least 3 times a week though and eat whole foods.

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Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 27 May 09

My husband and I are in our 30's and have 2 great kids (both boys)! Today I was at the OBGYN and the doctor and I started talking about a tubal and birth control. I told her that I am not planning on having any more kids; this is...

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Jenniferp I have two boys and worry about having another, I am almost all grey! lol I am almost 33 and old enough to make the final decision I think. It is letting go to the thought that I CAN have another child. I guess it makes me feel old too. I have a lot of work to...

28 May 09

Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 27 May 09

My husband and I are in our 30's and have 2 great kids (both boys)! Today I was at the OBGYN and the doctor and I started talking about a tubal and birth control. I told her that I am not planning on having any more kids; this is...

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Jenniferp People can change a lot over 10 years, lol. When I was 23, I had just had my first son and I said "no more"! I said that for 8 years until I heard my boilogical clock ticking at 29. I really did want to have another baby and did. I think that your homornes...

28 May 09

Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 27 May 09

My husband and I are in our 30's and have 2 great kids (both boys)! Today I was at the OBGYN and the doctor and I started talking about a tubal and birth control. I told her that I am not planning on having any more kids; this is...

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Jenniferp Hi Mary, I wish you the best and hope that you are okay! I think that at almost 33, I really am not interested in doing it over. Hubby and I have really been talking and he is almost 40 with 0 desire to restart with a new baby. It is just one of the biggest...

28 May 09

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 26 May 09

This was the first weekend my son and his family and I spent at our camper. It's situated in a permanent spot at a campgrounds.....we had alot of company and a very good time! The one thing I think that is so special is that this...

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Jenniferp That sounds awesome! I love to camp and really would love to have a camper. It is fun and I know exactly what you mean by taking you back to another time. I love to cook on fire, I love to rely on the fire for warmth and cooking. I plan on taking my kids very...

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acematthews71 @acematthews71 (1084) • India 27 May 09

Do you prefer to cook with butter or oil? Or both perhaps? When I looked in my pantry, I realized how many different types of oils were on the shelves. I use a mixture of Olive Oil and Butter for shallow frying steak and...

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Jenniferp I like both! I love butter and smart balance has a great butter taste with lots of benefits. I love olive oil and use it quite a bit. I should try peanut oil more, roasting sounds yummy!

27 May 09

littlefranciscan @littlefranciscan (18327) • United States 27 May 09

Hi.. I came into a situation that I ran short of cat litter before payday and so was looking a way to expand the litte I have.. lol so .I looked around..didnt have baking soda..but had rice..grains of rice.. There I was pouring...

cat box

cat litter

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Jenniferp I would try dirt. Natual and cheap :)

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Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 27 May 09

My husband and I are in our 30's and have 2 great kids (both boys)! Today I was at the OBGYN and the doctor and I started talking about a tubal and birth control. I told her that I am not planning on having any more kids; this is...

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Jenniferp Thanks for your reply. We are really going to put a lot of thought into this and talk about it more over the next 30 days. I think for a woman, not being able to have a child makes could make you feel incomplete. I am sure that my feelings of letting go to...

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cyrus123 @cyrus123 (6363) • United States 23 May 09

I have always been a slow eater, myself. I just never could eat fast. My parents never had any problem with me being a slow eater. They always told me it was the best way to eat. You don't get choked for one thing. You also don't...

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Jenniferp I am a fast eater. I have always eat fast and since having kids, even worse! I try to really think about it and do it slowly, but it is hard. I feel like I am always having to cut my kids food or grab someone a milk. Always busy, just happy to say that I DO...

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Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 27 May 09

My husband and I are in our 30's and have 2 great kids (both boys)! Today I was at the OBGYN and the doctor and I started talking about a tubal and birth control. I told her that I am not planning on having any more kids; this is...

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Jenniferp That is very true. We have talked before about if we could not have kids, we would adopt a child. There are so many who would love a great home and brothers :) Thanks for your reply.

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Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 27 May 09

My husband and I are in our 30's and have 2 great kids (both boys)! Today I was at the OBGYN and the doctor and I started talking about a tubal and birth control. I told her that I am not planning on having any more kids; this is...

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psychotaz206 @psychotaz206 (2086) • United States 25 May 09

i am having a lot of problems with my son , let me make this clear first he has adhd,odd,bipolar,depression and a few other things , but latley he has been steeling or trying to steel from the store and i can't seem to get it in...

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Jenniferp Hi- My son has ADHD, ODD and Aspergers, so I can relate to behavioral problems. First, he has to understand that if he doesn't stop, he will end up in big trouble. I have to drill consequences into my son. Is he seeing a theripist? He needs to be and you...

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daydreamer20 @daydreamer20 (1688) • Malaysia 25 May 09

Do you compare yourselves with other people? Some of my friends love to do that. I'm not sure if it's the Asian culture or not. They tend to compare who has the bigger house, bigger cars, staying in posh areas, who has the best...

compare

culture

life

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Jenniferp It is certainly not just your culture at all. I think that most people compare themselves in some way, I think that this is human. I try not to judge or compare, but I do find myself comparing some things. I really try hard not to and I know people who live a...

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Jenniferp @Jenniferp (210) • United States 26 May 09

I was taught as a child to keep my mouth shut when someone is parenting their child. Even if the child was being told how high to jump, lol - you get the picture. It was inappropriate for a child, adult or anyone to say anything...

kids parenting

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cindyhxf @cindyhxf (1446) • China 21 May 09

Hi friends,do you think you have good temper.never got mad or upset to others?you are peaceful people?i think good temper alwys good gift to others.how do you think?did anyboday hurt you by their bad temper? how to control your...

goodtemper

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Jenniferp I don't have such a great temper, although, it has gotten better through the years. I have never really been hurt by someones temper, but damn scared! I am a peaceful person and it takes a lot to get me very upset. I have gained patience and understanding with...

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