Jaycee

@fivecandles (437)

United States • Age 40

Joined myLot 5 years ago

Momma, Wife, Auntie, Sister, Crafter.... i'm a little bit of it all!

Discussions (50)

Jaycee 's Discussions

Difficulty parking car

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 4 Dec

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. I have a teenage daughter who drives. She's really struggling with parking in crowded parking lots. What methods have ya'll used to help practice? I don't want to have her keep trying...

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Christmas Party

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 4 Dec

So, those who know me know I do a kick a** Christmas party every year. Friends, family, food, and awesome games. I set up a bunch of the "minute to win it" games (if you don't know what that is, there's a TV show called Minute...

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Hoarder in recovery

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 17 Nov

I'm a recovering hoarder. I hoard two things, craft supplies and papers. Papers like old medical EOBs, kiddo's report cards, legal documents. I don't hoard newspapers or trash. The craft supplies are the worst. But the really...

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Wake me up!

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 15 Nov

Help, I cannot seem to shake the sleepiness this morning. I'm already at work and can't leave. I've already had a cup of coffee. I'm so tired I'm barely keeping my eyes open. Its a slow day here at work and I have nothing to do....

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Block, delete, unfriend

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 7 Nov

These are words I'm seeing so many of my friends and family members using. How are we ever to be empathetic if we cancel our any conversations with those who feel differently. Bipartisan friendships are so rare now. It's...

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Water bottles/cups

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 3 Nov

Do you remember when everyone DIDN'T carry around a water bottle or a Stanley cup? I remember when I had one friend who carried a water bottle, then I started carrying one bc of some medication that gave me horrible dry mouth....

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Depression isn't caused by depression

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 3 Nov

I just found a great article about the misinformation and mistreatment of depression. There was one part that really spoke to me. "Depression should be considered as a diagnosis similar to a headache. Both are medical diagnoses,...

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Bipolar Disorder

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 3 Nov

When you hear "bipolar disorder" what comes to mind? I'm really curious because I've heard some really off the wall things from people when I tell them I'm bipolar. The worst to me is "oh but you don't seem bipolar"...

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ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder)

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 3 Nov

I wanted to share a bit about ODD. It is, IMO, one of the most misunderstood illnesses. ODD affects the part of the brain responsible for impulse control and mood/aggression. Not all kids with ODD will be aggressive or violent....

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Letting go

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 1 Nov

Hello fellow parents of teens! I have a 17 year old daughter and I am struggling with finding the line between "she's not an adult yet and still needs guidance" and "you've taught her well, let her go." I'm working on it and...

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Minors tried as adults?

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 1 Nov

Do you think minors should be tried as adults? Some states in the USA allow people under the age of 18 to be tried in court as adults. I personally think that is BS and shouldn't be allowed. If we can see and acknowledge that...

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Near Death Experience

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 1 Nov

If you've had one I'd love to hear about it! I had one 14 years ago. I'm deathly allergic to bees and I got stung out in a field. I only survived because I had two epi pens on me and my mother was there with her oxygen that she...

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Kid's Parties

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 1 Nov

I work somewhere that hosts kids parties (no, not that place with the big mouse). If you have or would do a birthday party at a facility what would you be looking for in that party or venue? Usually our parties are great, the...

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WWYD

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 28 Oct

What Would You Do? Scenario, you're at a playground with your 2 year old kid. She's not very verbal yet and is very shy. An older kid, 6-7 years old, keeps trying to engage with her to play, but it just makes her cry because she...

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Moving?

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 28 Oct

Anyone have advice on how to get everything done to get your house ready to sell? I still have time, about a year and a half, but its going so quick. I need advice on how to pick what projects simply won't get done in time and how...

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Voting!

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 21 Oct

For US citizens, but if you're international feel free to answer too. :) Are you registered to vote? Are you going to vote? Its so important for every citizen to recognize their right and duty to participate in our elections....

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QOTD

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 20 Jul 23

Thought this could be a fun series! Quote Of The Day (QOTD) is something my family does, just calling out something that was said that day by one of us. Without further ado: Me: I like having a bunch of ones, it makes me...

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Pet Pictures!

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 22 May 19

Share your favorite pictures of your pet(s) and tell us their name! I have three: Ducky, Toby and Trey Here's the picture of Ducky, my green cheek conure

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What Happens When You Drink A Gallon Of Water A Day??

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 22 May 19

I thought this was pretty interesting. I know that I have been aiming for 64oz of water a day and I usually meet and often exceed that. I'm going to think about doing this challenge too!...

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Sounds Of Freedom

Jaycee @fivecandles (437) • United States 22 May 19

My house is shaking right now because of what we call here "Sounds of Freedom." Its the banging and booming of the local military base testing their explosives and training. Few people get annoyed...most of us are grateful for...

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