blueunicorn

@blueunicorn (2401)

United States • Age 50

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Cable TV shows

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 27 Jul 09

Well, my husband and I are getting cable tv again after not having it for over a year. Can anyone give me suggestions on good shows to start watching that are not on network TV? Our favorite network shows are The Office and House,...

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Nintendo DS

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 8 Apr 09

My daughters are 6 and 8 years old and love to play their Nintendo DS systems. What are some good games for them? I am looking for games that the 6 year old can do without too much reading. Thanks!

games

nintendo ds

reading

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I'm back!

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 12 Mar 09

So, I'm back on myLot after taking a break for more than a year. I am really looking forward to having discussions again and catching up with some old friends. I just thought I'd say hello and hope everyone is doing well!

break

hello

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Great book recommendation

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 14 Feb 08

I just finished a great book that I wanted to tell everyone about. It is "Deadline" by Chris Crutcher. The story is about a young man who finds out he has an aggressive blood disease. He decides he is not going to tell anyone he...

chris crutcher

deadline

great book

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What are you reading today? What do you think of it?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 10 Feb 08

I am reading a book called "A Slice of Heaven" by Sherryl Woods. It is the second in a series about three women who have been friends since childhood. In this book one of the daughters is dealing with anorexia. The book is really...

a slice of heaven

books

reading

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Appropriate/ fun websites for a 1st grader

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 10 Feb 08

I need some suggestions for my 1st grader on fun websites for her to go to! Her little sister is getting quite good at using the computer by going to nickjr and PlayHouse Disney.com. But, big sister is falling behind in her...

computers

first grader

website

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For all the teachers out there- advice needed

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 7 Feb 08

Hi! I am a 33 year old wife and mother. I am thinking about going back to school next year when my daughter starts Kindergarten. I would like to get my teaching degree. I am leaning toward teaching 7th and 8th graders in a subject...

8th grade

school

teaching

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Is your word a commitment?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 30 Jan 08

Let me describe the scenario: Last night one of my neighbors said she was going to come by for coffee this morning. She said she would be over around 9, and I said I would have the coffee on. Well, 9 came and went this morning and...

have discussion on day to day issues

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Appropriate music for 5 and 7 year old

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 24 Jan 08

Well, the time has come that my children are growing up. I knew this would happen eventually, but I just didn't expect it this soon. They have both outgrown "kiddy" music. I just can't find anything that I agree with them...

appropriate

children

music

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One year anniversary with company- appropriate gift?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 2 Jan 08

Help myLot friends! I need suggestions for gift giving. My husband and I own a landscape maintenance company. It is still somewhat small and growing. However, this month we have a customer that has been with us for one year. It's...

anniversary

appropriate

gift

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Birthday party advice needed!

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 29 Dec 07

Help! My daughter's birthday party is scheduled for next Saturday. It was planned outside, so all the games and activities I had ready to go are for outside. Well, I just looked at the weather forcast for that day, and it is...

birthday

party

pin the tail on the donkey

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Do you save your change/ coins?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 28 Dec 07

What do you do with your change or coins when you've paid cash for something? I have a jar that I throw all the coins into. I just read an article about doing the same with the dollar bills, too. I don't know if I'm ready to do...

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Do you feel bad denying friend requests?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 28 Dec 07

I have several things I look at before approving friends when a request is made. Among them are age (I personally don't feel comfortable having minors on my list of friends), the discussions they have started, and the discussions...

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Glass top stove driving me nuts!

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 26 Dec 07

Does anyone else have a glass top stove that drives them nuts? I've lived in this house for a year and a half now, and I seriously can't stand my stove top. EVERY time I use it I have to clean it. And I'm not talking about just...

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Is there a certain kind of music that tears you up?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 26 Dec 07

A few weeks ago I responded to a discussion about certain songs that can make you cry. Of course, it seems everyone has a song or two that just pushes them over the edge. This morning I put on the Yahoo free music station and...

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How long will you leave your Christmas decorations up?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 26 Dec 07

I never did do Christmas lights on my house this year. I just can't stand taking them down. The inside decorations came down yesterday morning as I was cleaning up the gift opening mess. I just don't enjoy all the decorations and...

christmas

christmas decorations

decorations

traditions

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How long will you leave your Christmas tree up?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 26 Dec 07

People have different traditions about their Christmas trees. I, personally, can't wait to take mine down each year. I see it as clutter, which I can't stand. I know, I'm a scrooge. Yesterday the tree came down right after the...

christmas

decorations

tree

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Flooring- light or dark to make a room look bigger?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 17 Dec 07

Help myLot friends! My husband and I are moving into a townhouse in a couple of weeks. It is smaller than the place we have now, but it's what we need to do for our family. Here's the thing. All the flooring has to be replaced...

flooring

moving

townhouse

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Bookcrossing

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 6 Dec 07

Have you heard of Bookcrossing? Are you a Bookcrossing member? I used to be really involved with it, but now I tend to get my books from the library. Bookcrossing is an on-line community (www.Bookcrossing.com) where a person reads...

bookcrossing

reading

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What is the greatest lesson you have ever learned?

blueunicorn @blueunicorn (2401) • United States 2 Dec 07

Of course we all learn through our mistakes. What is the biggest one or the one that has had the most impact on your life? For me the lesson is that I should trust myself. If something doesn't feel right for me, it probably is...

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