cookielynn

@cookielynn (26)

United States • Age 49

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What things should people do to keep a house clean without being asked?

pilbara @pilbara (1436) • Australia 22 Jan 07

I am by nature a tidy person, my husband is just the opposite. I think there are a number of things that people should do without having to be asked. If you make a huge mess in the toilet you clean it. If you decide to eat...

division of labour

housework

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cookielynn It certainly does make life easier when everyone in the family does their part to keep the home clean. I teach my children to clean up after themselves. As far as my husband goes, he's gotten more helpful over the years. When we were first married I was...

23 Jan 07

House work....

liastorer @liastorer (99) • Australia 22 Jan 07

Who else isn't a huge fan of it? I'm a stay at home mum and all I seem to do is clean! I clean up after all meals, I clean up after the kids (they're 2 and 1), I clean up after my hubby (towels on floor etc)..... Who else...

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cookielynn I used to dread housework. I could never seem to keep the house clean. But I found a couple of great websites that helped me get a handle on my home. My absolute favorite is http://www.flylady.net. I signed up for the daily emails which are very helpful....

23 Jan 07

Walmart - Good or bad?

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 23 Jan 07

I call them the evil empire. Even though they have every thing under the moon, they are what they are. They make their suppliers sell their wares for way less, make impossible demands that cost money and then at the last moment...

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cookielynn I agree with a lot of what you have to say about Walmart. I watched an eye-opening documentary about them that makes me think twice about shopping there now. You can watch the documentary for free on PBS. Here's the...

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Is Technology really helping us ?

bgreg2 @bgreg2 (45) • United States 20 Jan 07

It seems to me we have become captives of our own tecnology these days. What we didn't need 10 years ago, we have become slaves to today. I spend countless hours at my computer, sometimes only out of habit, with no necessary goal...

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cookielynn If you manage your time properly then technology can be an asset to you. I only spend set times out of the day on the net. Otherwise I find that it cuts into my family time. Also, my husband and I don't give our children a lot of unnecessary technologies -...

21 Jan 07

Pregnant teens, adoption, abortion or keep the baby?

blueskies @blueskies (1186) • United States 20 Jan 07

Please, no flame wars on this thread. I'm just genuinely interested to see what the general concensus seems to be on this topic. If your teenaged daughter were to become pregnant, would you encourage her to get an abortion,...

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cookielynn It depends on teenager. Some teenage moms are able to overcome being a young parent and actually become very good parents. However, if a young pregnant girl wanted to have an adoption then that's certainly understandable. I wouldn't pressure her into keeping...

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Do you think spanking children should be banned?

oceangirl @oceangirl (170) • United States 20 Jan 07

California is apparently considering a bill that would make it illegal to spank children under 3 years old. I'm not sure what to make of it. While I disagree with spanking, and I'm not sure how much of an impression it makes...

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cookielynn I don't believe the state should be able to pass a law banning spanking. Of course abusing children of any age is wrong. However, spanking is an effective way of disciplining children. As long as parents are using the discipline in a controlled and appropriate...

21 Jan 07

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Time taken to finish a book

TheOwl @TheOwl (22) 20 Jan 07

It took me about 1 month and 2 weeks to finish a very interesting story book and it took me about 6 months to finish any other books. My reading rate depends on the plot of the story. My friend, who is a hardcore bookworm, can...

reading

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cookielynn I just read whenever I have spare time. That's usually during my children's nap times or after they go to bed for the night. I try to devote as much time as I can to reading as long as it doesn't interfere with my responsibilities. I don't really concern...

21 Jan 07

Do you believe what you're told by the media?

angelicEmu @angelicEmu (1311) 20 Jan 07

As I'm sure most people are aware, all media companies always have their own agenda, their own angle, and nowadays try to get their own message across more and more. So my question is this: how do you interpret the news you see on...

agenda

journalists

rupert murdoch

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cookielynn I do believe the media puts a spin on news stories or leaves out pertinent information. That's why I use the internet. It really is the "information highway." I research topics and news stories to find out all of the information.

21 Jan 07

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sleeping situation--would love your help!!

mommy2taylor1 @mommy2taylor1 (405) • United States 20 Jan 07

My daughter is 15 months old & sleeps with me and my husband because this is the only way she will sleep through the Night. I have tried putting her in her crib, but the minute I lay her down she wakes up and screams. I've tried...

screaming

self soothing

sleeping in own bed

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cookielynn I made this exact mistake with my 2nd child. By the time he was 10 months I realized that he needed to go in his own crib for his safety and for the comfort of my husband and myself. When I first started putting him in his own crib the screaming was...

21 Jan 07

Soul Mates

Raevyn1972 @Raevyn1972 (275) • Canada 20 Jan 07

Do you believe in the concept of soul mates? That there is one, possibly more than one person in this world who thinks, acts, walks, talks, believes like you do and that it's only a matter of time before you're together (either...

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cookielynn I don't' know if I believe in soul mates. I definitely believe in compatible husbands and wives. I think that there is more than one person whom you may be compatible with. Also with hard work and dedication, sometimes very incompatible people can learn how to...

21 Jan 07

"Tropic Lightning" uniforms for this year's Army-Navy game

Thomas Gouard @thlg2jr (74) • Chicago, Illinois 30 Nov 20

Though I am a United States Marine Corps veteran that always supports the Navy Midshipmen when they face off against the Army Black Knights, I always admire the homage payed by the Black Knights. With homage payed to the soldiers...

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cookielynn Though I am a United States Marine Corps veteran that always supports the Navy Midshipmen when they face off against the Army Black Knights, I always admire the homage payed by the Black Knights. With homage payed to the soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division...

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Mylot Friends: Approve everyone? Or are you more selective?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 20 Jan 07

I am flattered that I get lots of friend requests, but I get so many I don't really have time to read all the profiles so I just end up accepting everyone. Should I not do that? what about you? Do you approve everyone or...

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cookielynn I signed up on Myspace primarily to keep up with family and true friends. So I tend not to respond to friend requests from people I don't know. I have made a few exceptions in this case. For example, I accepted friend requests from the owners of a couple of...

21 Jan 07

Do you trust your bank ?

crazyrk @crazyrk (817) • Brazil 14 Jan 07

Well, I don't trust my bank, I only use it because I can't pay some taxes with my money but I like to use a savings account. And you, do you trust your bank ?

bank

banking

banks

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cookielynn I really had to shop around to find a financial institution that I like. And I've found that credit unions are more trustworthy than traditional banks. Here's an article about how to save money with banks:

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Do you bank online or in a traditional bank and why?

mari61960 @mari61960 (4893) • United States 13 Jan 07

I have always used a traditional bank until last year. I started a savings acount with ING Direct. I love it the interest rate is now at 4.5%. That's alot higher than any bank I have found. Does anyone have any experience...

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cookielynn I use a brick and mortar bank but I do handle most of my banking needs online. I actually bank with a credit union because of the fewer and lower fees. Here's an article on how to save money on banking.

18 Jan 07

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Bath or shower

rainbow @rainbow (6761) 22 Aug 06

which?, Why?

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cookielynn I usually shower because it's quicker and uses less water. But occasionally I will relax in tub of hot water with lots of bubbles after I put the children to bed.

9 Jan 07

Should children do chores?

Julia1970 @Julia1970 (410) • United States 8 Jan 07

I think so. If you do not train them how to clean up after themselves and treat their things(clothes and toys) with respect, what are they going to do when they leave home? There are a lot of people who honestly do not know how...

children

chores

responsibilities

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cookielynn I agree that children should be taught to do age-appropriate chores. Even a very small child can put items in the trash and put his/her own cup in the sink. It is important for children to understand that things in the home don't become clean by "magic." It...

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Is your husband helpful

sherinek @sherinek (3320) • United States 11 Sep 06

A husband can be a couch potato or a real helping hand. How about yours?

family

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cookielynn My husband is the bread winner of our home. To me, that is the biggest help that he can be to our family. Because he has taken on the sole responsibility of providing for us I am free to do housework, cleaning, and caring for the children during the day. I...

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Dusting - The old fashioned way or with a store bought product?

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 5 Jan 07

My grandmother used an old dampened rag to dust off her furniture and knic knacs. She would apply wax to her buffet or other wood furniture to give it shine and protect the wood. This is the method that I had used for years....

dusting

enviromental issues

housework

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cookielynn I use a feather duster made with real ostrich feathers. The feathers trap the dust and then I just take the duster outside and beat it against the palm of my hand when I'm done. I recently replaced a feather duster that I had been using for years. So this...

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Cleaning and organizing

thinkingoutloud @thinkingoutloud (6127) • Canada 8 Jan 07

Well, yesterday I spent most of the day (and far too much of the evening), taking down all the Christmas decorations. I emptied, sorted, washed and then reorganized all of the storage bins. I got rid of things that I've been...

organizing holiday materials

rubbermaid

storage

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cookielynn My kids' bedroom closet was constantly a mess. Three of them share one room. However, recently I put some shelves and drawers in there and organized all of their toys. I also gave away a lot of the toys and clothes that they have outgrown. That cleared up a...

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do you prefere to wash with soap or shower gel ?

Nglentasha @Nglentasha (532) 7 Jan 07

hi do you prefere to wash with soap or showergel and why do you have a preferance, personally i prefere to use shower gel as it keeps your skin feeling nice and moist i find with soap it doesnt makes the skin feel as soft as it...

showergel

soap

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cookielynn I prefer to use shower gel as well. You can buy it in so many wonderful scents. Also, it's easy to just squirt a bit onto my loofa sponge and exfoliate my skin.

8 Jan 07