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ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 1 Oct 07

Figure that federal mimimum wage is $5.85 (and many states have set minimum wage above that). $5.85 x 40 hrs/week x 52 weeks/yr = $12,168 Every family with 2 kids whose breadwinner makes minimum wage is eligible for...

annual income

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alstaxidermy Thanks, we feel like we are doing teh right thing, but it's nice to hear it from others. And...I don't work right now, so when we tallied it all up including James' wages - We barely break $10.79/hr/per person! It makes it all look so much sadder when we do it...

4 Oct 07

mari123 @mari123 (1861) • China 30 Sep 07

ithink more than one child is good for a family.It seems that having more than one child brings more problems,such as diapers,mik,school and education so on.In fact,it is helpful to chlildren's growth.When children meet...

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alstaxidermy I totally agree that the quality of the parenting received is the most important part! So very true! I still just don't think I personally could handle more than two. Especially while my niece is so young and around me all the time - at 9 months she tries my...

3 Oct 07

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 1 Oct 07

Figure that federal mimimum wage is $5.85 (and many states have set minimum wage above that). $5.85 x 40 hrs/week x 52 weeks/yr = $12,168 Every family with 2 kids whose breadwinner makes minimum wage is eligible for...

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alstaxidermy Well, we sat down and did the math the other day, and we came to relaize that my sister - even with the child support she doesn't receive anyways - does in fact NOT make $10/hr. She's in realestate, but since the market out here sucks right now, she isn't...

3 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

I know it doesn't sound possible, but I know I am, and I think everyone at my house is too! When we went shopping today, we all wanted something plain! It was ODD!! SO we brought home a giant tube of neapolitan icecream cause it...

boredom

chocolate

ice cream

new flavors of ice cream

strawberry

vanilla

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alstaxidermy Maybe that's it - it's so hard to pick from all of the sifferent stuff out there in the market! We also end up bringing home several different flavors, which is why we settled for the neapolitan this time. It has chocolate, strawbery and vanilla and we are...

3 Oct 07

crazed_moma @crazed_moma (1054) • United States 1 Oct 07

My girls are a little behind (according to the Idaho Reading indicator, a test they take 3 times a year) and I'm looking to catch them up. Any suggestions as for things they can do to learn their letters and such? I'm printing...

parenting

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alstaxidermy Oh don't worry, if the older kids are smart, then I bet it's genetic and the younger ones turn out even more clever than them!

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alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

Sadly, my mother's dog passed away today. He was only 7, had been sick for about two weeks, lost a lot of weight (from 40 down to 20 lbs) and had appeared to be getting better. The illness just came on suddenly, with no...

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alstaxidermy Thank you so much! It sounds like you did the right thing for your pet. It's so hard to watch an animal in pain, I know it is. We will be sure to keep you and your dog and family in our thoughts and prayers.

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foxxeechocolate @foxxeechocolate (525) • United States 30 Sep 07

I am trying to come up with a "cool" costume my 12 year old son could wear for Halloween. Any ideas?

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alstaxidermy I love penguins too! LOL - I don't know if you can talk him into it, but good luck just the same!

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

So today was big shopping day for the month, and as usual we made out like bandits! In our area we have a grocery store by the name of Stater Bros, and the had a pretty good sale going on, plus all of our usual stops (like Costco)...

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alstaxidermy That actually sounds like a fun wy of going through the ads! I hadn't ever thought of it! Good luck and happy bargain hunting!

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

So today was big shopping day for the month, and as usual we made out like bandits! In our area we have a grocery store by the name of Stater Bros, and the had a pretty good sale going on, plus all of our usual stops (like Costco)...

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alstaxidermy That actually sounds like a fun wy of going through the ads! I hadn't ever thought of it! Good luck and happy bargain hunting!

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 1 Oct 07

Anyone in so california knows by dialing 8521212 they could get a recording that would tell them the time and update it every ten seconds. Well, they used to be able to anyways. I called the time lady today for the first time...

california

death of the time lady

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phone service

time lady

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alstaxidermy I heard they even used to have one in Alaska that told you the temperature! Sadly though.. her days are numbered even in Nevada - the last Time Lady hold out. I am just sorry for the elderly people and blind people who actually relied on this service since...

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Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 30 Sep 07

Well I don't understand this coffee war. The news here in California says that people enjoy a cup of McDonald's coffee better than Starbucks. No way! I've tasted McD's coffee and it's mud awful. Maybe people are jealous so they'll...

coffee

mcdonalds

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alstaxidermy I never know what to pick when I am at STarbucks either! There are way too many tastey things on their menu! Good luck deciding on your next trip there!

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

I know it doesn't sound possible, but I know I am, and I think everyone at my house is too! When we went shopping today, we all wanted something plain! It was ODD!! SO we brought home a giant tube of neapolitan icecream cause it...

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alstaxidermy Here's wishing you a lovely MOnday as well! I also love the ice cream at MCDonalds! My favorite is the vanilla hot fudge sunday - but NO nuts! I hate when they get stuck in my teeth! I also like cold stone - there just don't seem to be as many here as there...

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

I know it doesn't sound possible, but I know I am, and I think everyone at my house is too! When we went shopping today, we all wanted something plain! It was ODD!! SO we brought home a giant tube of neapolitan icecream cause it...

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alstaxidermy OOH! I soooo do the peanut butter in the chocolate ice cream thing too! I'm not much on caramel though, more of a hot fudge fan with the vanilla myself! But you are right, the plain stuff is cheaper and more fun to personalize!

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

When it comes to meal planning I mean. I myself do not plan ahead or get things scheduled in advance when it comes to my kitchen, I kind of fly by the seat of mypants. I mean, I know what's in there and the possiblities it has...

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alstaxidermy I'm a total list maker too! It's just weird that the only thing I DON"T list is the meal plan for the week - I guess we all have to draw the line somewhere? But yeah, I have a list a mile long for each day, each week, each month, stuff to do by the end of the...

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

When it comes to meal planning I mean. I myself do not plan ahead or get things scheduled in advance when it comes to my kitchen, I kind of fly by the seat of mypants. I mean, I know what's in there and the possiblities it has...

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alstaxidermy See, I think that is exactly what I do! I hate the days when we change our minds, cause then whatever I have defrosted usually ends up getting forgotten about in the back of the fridge until you can smell the soured meat! That's always disappointing!

1 Oct 07

alstaxidermy @alstaxidermy (269) • United States 30 Sep 07

When it comes to meal planning I mean. I myself do not plan ahead or get things scheduled in advance when it comes to my kitchen, I kind of fly by the seat of mypants. I mean, I know what's in there and the possiblities it has...

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alstaxidermy That's a good idea! I just seem to do it in my head!

1 Oct 07

charine @charine (34) • China 30 Sep 07

Do you keep pets?and what's that? Cats?Dogs? Birds??We once kept pets such as cats,dogs ,birds,goldfishes,rabbits and so on.They are all lovely.Would you like to share your experiences keeping your pets with us?

pets

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alstaxidermy I think that is so true of dogs! They know when things are going bad for their human family and are always there to give love with no questions asked! I loved the ducks, I miss my special duck - his name was Eggbert and my mom used to let me take him in the...

1 Oct 07

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