Sillychick

@Sillychick (3275)

United States • Age 48

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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What's The Worst Book You've Ever Read and Did You Finish It Anyhow?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 13 Nov 11

Authors love reviews, unless they're bad. Sometimes bad reviews are just someone's opinion though. Have you read an awful, badly written book? Was the author well-known? What made it so un-enjoyable? Do you enjoy a book that is...

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Sillychick the worst book i ever read was called criminal justice (i'm pretty sure) and I don't remember who the author was, but i think he was pretty well known. It was poorly written because it just didn't flow, very hokey, unrealistic dialogue. the story line was ok,...

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Is it ok if my 1 year 8 month old daughter still doesn't speak?

jange52 @jange52 (71) • Philippines 8 Sep 11

My one year eight month old daughter still doesn't speak words. But sometimes she mumbles to herself and speaks baby talk, like words she only understands. When do you thins i the time I should consult a speech therapist or a...

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Sillychick I would bring it up to her doctor at her next visit, but I wouldn't bring her to the doctor specifically for this. All children are different and start to do things at different ages. Talk to her often, in a regular voice, not baby talk. Name objects, read...

10 Sep 11

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Why Are You On Facebook

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 6 Aug 11

With so many other social networks, why did you choose Facebook? Do you have a fan page? Has Facebook helped you advertise your business, book, short stories or whatever it is you are networking for? If you have a huge following,...

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Sillychick I chose facebook because there are so many people there it is a great way to connect with people and for fan pages, to spread the word... there may be other pages that work also, but I have found that it is easier to keep up when I use just one, and that...

7 Aug 11

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One Life To Live...being cancelled.....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 14 Apr 11

Yep...come next January, OLTL says good bye. Sad to see it go. Been a viewer since 1969! But have to say...it has been a let down lately. Same old "whos the daddy" and baby switch and marry/divorce and who's in who's bed..etc. I...

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Sillychick I agree to an exent... it is sad to see these long standing shows being cancelled. Though I rarely have time to watch, I do occasionally, usually on Soap Net. I will miss it. But it is true that they are really just repeating the same lines with different...

5 Jun 11

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frugal and fun family ideas for summer

cher913 @cher913 (25782) • Canada 24 May 11

I am looking for frugal and fun summer ideas for my family this year. so far we are going to go to a theme park after 4 pm (half price!) picnics (we have a portable bbq so we can make hot dogs and the like) walks on the beach...

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Sillychick Search your area for places that offer free or inexpensive admission. We have a museum nearby that is free admission and only $5 to park. There are others that cost only $5- 10. Search for discounts and coupons to places before you go. Lots of times you can...

24 May 11

Bank accounts

Trace86 @Trace86 (5030) • United States 18 Oct 10

I am trying to save some money, but am having a hard time. I was considering opening another savings account and making it, in my mind, a deposit only account. I mean that I will put the money in with the understanding that it is...

bank accounts

credit union

saving money

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Sillychick I definitely suggest going to another bank, and even better the credit union that doesn't have a branch near you. You will be able to access your money, it's not out of reach forever, but the fact that it's a little more difficult means you'll be less likely...

18 Oct 10

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to all the mothers, what do you say about it ?

icegermany @icegermany (2524) • India 14 Jun 10

i have two little kids, elder one goed to his kindergarten and the younger one is still 7months old. my both the childrens keep me occupied for the whole day and also a little household work and this really makes me tired and i...

mother

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Sillychick Yes, I think all mothers feel this way from time to time. Although sometimes it may make you feel guilty, it is natural to feel that you need a break. I would try to find someone to take the baby for a couple of hours while the older one is at school and do...

14 Jun 10

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Are You Afraid Of Pit Bulls?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 2 Jun 10

My brother spent memorial day with us and brought his teenage pit bull, Paul. We've known Paul since he was a Puppy Pittie. I used to be afraid of put bulls until Paul came into our lives. He is very cuddly, playful and afraid of...

dogs

pit bulls

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Sillychick it really depends on the dog and the owner. If I know the owner and know that the dog was raised to be a gentle family dog I am not afraid unless the dog gives me reason to be afraid- like tries to bite or behaves aggressively. If I don't know the owner or I...

2 Jun 10

I need some meatless meal ideas

sweetgirl_k1 @sweetgirl_k1 (3972) • United States 25 May 10

My husband's cholesterol and blood pressure are too high and the doctor has him on medicine. He is a little overweight so we are trying to work on eating better, drinking more water, and exercising. I read that if you make at...

lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure

meatless meals

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Sillychick If you are trying to lower cholesterol, try replacing starchy foods like potatoes, pasta and white bread with whole grain versions of the same thing. If he resists, try mixing it in a little at a time, and eventually replacing all or most. For example, when...

26 May 10

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Changes... And Resisting Changes

Bethany1202 @Bethany1202 (3431) • United States 20 May 10

I work at a bank. I took a transfer opportunity to another branch to get full time hours. I went from about 34 hours a week to 40 hours a week, plus a small raise. I am not one who likes change. I have been here for about 2...

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Sillychick I also work in a bank, and have experienced those very same issues. I have worked in other branches to help out, and it always feels like my first day all over again. I am also not happy with change, most of the time. The worst part is the different policies...

20 May 10

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I'm procrastinating...

SydneyHazelton @SydneyHazelton (4586) • Singapore 25 Apr 10

Okay, I'm supposed to be writing. I have told my friends here at myLot that I want to increase my repertoire of writing. It's still stuck at no. 100 since more than a year ago. I'm ashamed to even admit this. Admit, I must! A...

procrastinating

writing

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Sillychick I am the worst at procrastinating, especially when it comes to my writing. I will find anything and everything to distract me, including Mylot and house cleaning. It's bad when I would rather scrub the toilet than write-- that's when I know I really am working...

26 Apr 10

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People can be so childish!

lilybug @lilybug (21107) • United States 25 Apr 10

A good friend of mine recently started having issues with some other friends of his that I do not know. It has turned into quite an ugly mess between them and he ended up deleting this person off facebook. Now this person who I...

childish

facebook

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Sillychick No, thankfully I have not had this problem personally. But I know people who have, and I make sure never to get involved. You are doing the right thing by staying out of it. That's exactly what I have told others to do when I hear about it, and exactly what I...

26 Apr 10

Why is telling someone something is wrong is not judging

suspenseful @suspenseful (40193) • Canada 20 Apr 10

I have been looking into this judge and be not judged, and it seems that some, in fact many tank it to mean, "if I do something wrong, if I go and take something out of Walmart and walk out with it, you cannot say anything or say...

the judging controversy

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Sillychick When a person imposes their beliefs on me- unsolicited and when I am not doing anything to indicate that I want to know their beliefs- based on something I did that they believe is wrong, they are judging me. Catching someone who is staling is not judging,...

22 Apr 10

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good age/time?

beesm17 @beesm17 (107) • United States 21 Apr 10

what do you think is a good time or age to have kids?

age

family

kids

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Sillychick I don't think there is any good age. Some people are ready at 20, others not until they are 30. A good time is when you have a stable life, relationship and home, and when you feel ready to make the commitment to put another person's needs ahead of your...

22 Apr 10

stay at home

beesm17 @beesm17 (107) • United States 21 Apr 10

does anyone stay at home with their kids? I do and i love it. im so thankful that i get to teach them how to do things and watch them grow up. the only bad thing is people dont realize how hard it is.

family

kids

stay at home

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Sillychick I stayed home with my son for 3 years before going back to work part time. It was the most rewarding, and most difficult thing I have ever done. You are right, people don't realize how hard it is. They think you just don't work, have plenty of time on your...

22 Apr 10

In your opinion, what's the most important ingredient in a relationship?

Masmasika @Masmasika (1921) • Philippines 19 Apr 10

I would say love. When there is love in a relationship, all the other ingredients like trust, respect, care, honesty, faithfulness, commitment and responsibility will be included. This is because if you love your partner, you will...

love

relationship

respect

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Sillychick I disagree that all other things will follow if there is love. Loving someone does not necessarily mean trusting them and putting their happiness before your own. That said, I have a hard time choosing one thing that is most important. There are several...

19 Apr 10

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Is Obama setting black folks back?

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 17 Apr 10

I am not sure but it occurred to me while writing my last post that Obama may be hurting, or back tracking the steps he just made in this country by becoming the first black president. Will it hurt the momentum that the debacle he...

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Sillychick His race has nothing to do with it. He is doing a horrible job. But I know there are people who will say that he is screwing up because he is black, or that he is slipping in the polls because people are racist. And unfortunately, it could affect the way...

17 Apr 10

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Going on dates with husband

grace70 @grace70 (8) • Singapore 9 Apr 10

Do you still go on dates with your husband? Just you and him and without the kids? For me, I still go out with my husband for meals or movies, though not often. Most of the time, we are both so tied up, at work and at home. Once...

go on a date

husband

just us

really enjoy the times

tied up with work

without the kids

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Sillychick I can't remember the last time my husband and I went out alone. We need to do it soon, because it wears on a marriage, not having time alone. We have a date planned for next weekend-- hopefully it works out this time (the last few didn't).

14 Apr 10

How do you spend the money that you have saved/earned, from some extra job?

phoenix8606 @phoenix8606 (4942) 14 Apr 10

Hell0 my friends. i am back after the long spring vacation and I feel really good being among you and have fun with you my friends! well, I wonder how you all spend the money that you have earned/saved from some extra job,...

buy something

extra job

spend money

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Sillychick When I don't need to use it for bills, most often I prefer to save for an emergency or unexpected expenses. But next week we are going on vacation for a few days, so I am using some of my extra money to be able to spend a little and have a good time while we...

14 Apr 10

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Teething

genki_7 @genki_7 (138) • Canada 11 Apr 10

Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with teething? Are there ways of making the experience less irritating to the child, and less stressful for the parent?

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Sillychick Wet a clean washcloth and put it in the refrigerator, then give it to your baby to chew on. That can relieve sore gums. You can also get a mesh feeder, which has a handle and a mesh bag on it. Put some frozen chunks of fruit in it for your baby to chew on,...

13 Apr 10