@ThePaintedPorch on myLot

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch This is what I am talking about. Why do you say it's awkward? Do you put that much store into what your friends think, that you feel the need to NOT buy certain gifts at the $1 store. So what if they know how much you paid for an item......if friends are...

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Hart57 @Hart57 (359) • United States 11 May 07

Here is a question that pits health against morality. If you HAD to choose, would you rather your child smoke cigarettes or cheat on a test? As for me, my gut/emotional first reaction leans toward choosing cheating on a test....

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ThePaintedPorch For me the answer is easy. I am a smoker myself, and I have 5 grown children. I would choose...cheat on a test. Cheating on a test will only harm the cheater in most cases....., but smoking will not only harm my child, but also others who are innocent...

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ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 12 May 07

What do you do? Is it now just like any other day or does this day have more of an effect on you now that she's gone? My mom passed away in 2003 and I still have bouts of sadness over her absence. It's especially hard on...

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ThePaintedPorch Sorry to hear about your grandpa shorva.....but the dinner you had with grandma sounded like a great idea. It's times and special occasions such as that dinner that everyone gets a chance to reminisce about the "good old days". Sadness is a given I believe,...

12 May 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 12 May 07

What do you do? Is it now just like any other day or does this day have more of an effect on you now that she's gone? My mom passed away in 2003 and I still have bouts of sadness over her absence. It's especially hard on...

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ThePaintedPorch Thanks mssnow..........Sorry to hear about your loss at such a young age. Having children of my own does help some, but it also is a reminder of what I am missing. The holidays are the hardest, as my mom made such a big fiasco out of all of them. Mothers'...

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ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 12 May 07

Do you have to work? ( I do ) Have you decided what gift you're going to buy? Or do you think of special things you can you do for that special woman in your life? I came home from work yesterday and my daughter has started...

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ThePaintedPorch Congrats on your first successful Mothers' Day. Take lots of pictures :)

12 May 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 12 May 07

Do you have to work? ( I do ) Have you decided what gift you're going to buy? Or do you think of special things you can you do for that special woman in your life? I came home from work yesterday and my daughter has started...

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ThePaintedPorch I have to work tomorrow too. I have 5 grown kids....no telling what I'll come to though...they are just full of surprises....lol Did your kids send you cards? Hope you're Mothers' Day is great!

12 May 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 12 May 07

What do you do? Is it now just like any other day or does this day have more of an effect on you now that she's gone? My mom passed away in 2003 and I still have bouts of sadness over her absence. It's especially hard on...

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ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 12 May 07

Do you have to work? ( I do ) Have you decided what gift you're going to buy? Or do you think of special things you can you do for that special woman in your life? I came home from work yesterday and my daughter has started...

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ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch Your MIL works there? Does she give you an extra 10% off your purchases? j/k

26 Apr 07

Yestheypayme2dothis @Yestheypayme2dothis (7874) • United States 24 Apr 07

Two township police officers and 3 security guards for an apartment complex knocked on the door of two Arab/Muslim men. They asked to come in. There was only one of the men present there in the livingroom and they asked if there...

profiling

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ThePaintedPorch I tried to Google this.....nothing came up....Do you have a link to this story?

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Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 23 Apr 07

I have just applied for a job working 1:2:1 with a young boy who has autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) he's in the first year of primary school although I haven't had experience with either autism or ADHD...

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ThePaintedPorch I have no experience in these areas either, but I have a couple of friends who do....I sent them a link to this discussion, maybe they can shed some light for you so that you're better prepared for this child :) Good Luck

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danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28955) • Canada 22 Apr 07

Well people, you've earned it, now you deserve to enjoy it. How do you plan to spend your hard earned MyLot Dollars? I think I am going to go have a little shopping spree at http://www.turkishtaste.com I just looked in my...

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ThePaintedPorch I haven't earned enough for a loaf a bread yet.....lol I'm going to college and Tuesday I start a new job, so I'm not sure how much time I will have to spend here in myLot. Do we get earnings deducted if we don't post everyday?

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ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch Hi sweetee, Pride? You'd think that with the struggle most folks are having in this day and age to make ends meet that they wouldn't let their pride get in the way of saving money.

22 Apr 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 20 Apr 07

Do you know what freecycling is? Have you joined your local freecycle sight? Freecycle....what is it? Don't have time for a yard sale? have items in your home that are not being used and maybe gathering dust out in the...

free

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ThePaintedPorch Hi gabesmom, I love this sight. Here in our area, people have even been able to find cars, vans, computers,etc....so it's not just small ticket items that folks need or give away. It's anything and everything. I know do it yourself mechanics who use it to...

20 Apr 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 20 Apr 07

Do you know what freecycling is? Have you joined your local freecycle sight? Freecycle....what is it? Don't have time for a yard sale? have items in your home that are not being used and maybe gathering dust out in the...

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ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch Howdy sir_talk_alot :) Not all folks who lie about shopping at the dollar store are rich. I have some friends that are far from rich, that's why they shop there. Like it was mentioned in another comment, for some peeps, it's a self esteem issue. Maybe they...

20 Apr 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch Hi serena, I try to stay away from materialistic folks. A high price tag or big spending habits do NOT impress me. Pretty sad when a person feels that they have to spend large amounts of money on items to impress their friends. Friends , real friends, like...

20 Apr 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch I agree Wyayenjee, If I like it, I'm going to buy it. I'm not into brand names. I usually stay away from them just because they are so expensive. I don't go to the Salvation Army hardly ever any more. Inflation has about ruined the experience for me. They...

20 Apr 07

ThePaintedPorch @ThePaintedPorch (64) • United States 19 Apr 07

I admit to shopping at the dollar store, but I have friends that when asked " Where did you get that?", they lie about it and say they got it at Sears or TJ Max or somewhere. I see nothing wrong with shopping at the discount...

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ThePaintedPorch Hello tdbrower1969, Some folks won't even step into a dollar store, they have no idea what they are missing. I buy doggy toys for my dogs, beats paying up to $6 for the same thing at WalMart. Especially with my dogs...they rip those toys apart in no...

20 Apr 07

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