hellokittiemama

@hellokittiemama (39)

United States • Age 52

Joined myLot 18 years ago

mother is the name for god on the lips & hearts of all children

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How do you deal with public meltdowns?

lvmybz @lvmybz (125) • United States 23 Mar 07

Tonight we went out to dinner. My son usually does pretty well, although lately he doesn't want to seat in the booth he would rather stand there or jump on the booth. And he is 4 1/2. Well that is just what he did at dinner except...

dealing with tantrums in public

meltdowns

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hellokittiemama I wish I was able to copy and paste here because I just wrote an essay all about this over at Epinions.com If you want to read the article its at: www.epinions.com/content_4992311428 Its hard to deal with and something that I have to deal with alot....

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Can someone explain this to a newbie?

joanana @joanana (770) • United States 30 Mar 07

I joined epinions not that long ago and I have been receiving email notificats of new ratings to my reviews. Today I checked back on them and both have stellar ratings. One is 'Very Helpful' and the other is 'Helpful' ^_^ I'm...

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hellokittiemama No, they only deposit the money once a month in the form of "income share". I suspect they will be deposting the promotion money at that same time. Its usually sometime around the 10-12th of the month, give or take.

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Foods regional to your area or where you grew up?

kminer @kminer (101) • United States 23 Jan 07

I am curious about foods that are "known" in your area or that you can only find certain places/parts of the country/parts of the world? I grew up in upstate New York - where Spedies (a special marinade, usually for chicken)...

foods

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hellokittiemama Well here in New Jersey its... PORK ROLL Also called "Taylor Ham". A "Pork Roll, Egg and Cheese" is actually a breakfast like type of sandwhich.... a heart attack basically. Where I'm from in Rochester, NY its WHITE HOTS white hot...

16 Feb 07

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Does your autistic child obsess over Teletubbies?

MNIrishAngel @MNIrishAngel (23) • United States 12 Feb 07

My 26 month old daughter is severely autistic with Sensory Processing Disorder as well. She doesn't eat solid food & she is non-verbal, although we have made progress using sign language & some PECS. But I digress. Ever since...

autism teletubbies spd

elmo sesame street

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hellokittiemama We've found that our son will watch programs like Teletubbies, Booh-Bah, Pingu.. over and over if we don't put a limit on it. I think the particularly non-linear stuff really appeals to him. On one hand he loves it. But, on the other hand it causes him to stim...

16 Feb 07

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Deodorant Powders...

jx34me @jx34me (60) • United States 15 Feb 07

have you guys tried these? I have switched to using these in the winter as the solid ones are somewhat drying... I am loving powder puff...

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hellokittiemama I got a deoderant sample from them in with my recent lush.com order. I'm a little afraid to try it!

16 Feb 07

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Curing Lush Soaps-Do you? Don't you? Lessons learned?

twilight021 @twilight021 (2059) • United States 15 Feb 07

The other day I got a bear shaped HIWTK with a swap. Now this bear shaped soap smells great,was cute to look at, and at first, seemed like a pretty good sized bar of soap. However....I only go about 2 weeks of use out of it! It'...

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hellokittiemama I just cut the LUSH soap up before using it. Stick the pieces in a ziploc and then use a little slice at a time in the shower/bath

15 Feb 07

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Evil Dead, Evil Dead II or Army of Darkness?

freak369 @freak369 (5113) • United States 30 Jan 07

Which of the three is your favorite? The first one seemed a bit hokey for my taste but I can still watch Evil Dead II over and over and laugh my butt off. Do you ever get the feeling that they just don't make horror movies...

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hellokittiemama horror of horrors... I've not seen ANY Of them. But, I'll redeem myself... I bought my husband a ticket to go see THE EVIL DEAD - THE MUSICAL on off-broadway in December.... we went into the city and he went with a friend to the show, and I went with...

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Count Chocula, Boo-Berry or Franken Berry?

freak369 @freak369 (5113) • United States 11 Feb 07

Which of the three is your favorite? For those outside the USA or who don't have access to General Mills foods, these are breakfast cereals that come in three flavors; Count Chocula (chocolate), Franken Berry (berry) and Boo-Berry...

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hellokittiemama DEfinitely Definity Count Chocula. I love how it turns the milk like a grey color LOL!

14 Feb 07

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Autism rates now 1 in 150, not 1 in 166?

sylviekitty @sylviekitty (2083) • United States 9 Feb 07

I was just logging into my email, and found this article on my Yahoo home page:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_on_he_me/autism_prevalence Wow. And think of all the kids who aren't diagnosed (yet). Kids yet to be born.. I...

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hellokittiemama I saw that recently too. It is more than alarming. Everyone I know seems to have at least 1 child with autism somewhere in their family now. I sincerely worry for the future, but live each day to its fullest.

13 Feb 07

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Does your state offer an Autism Awareness license plate?

sylviekitty @sylviekitty (2083) • United States 8 Feb 07

My husband and I were doing our taxes yesterday, and remembered that we get $25 back for the special "zoo" plates we bought for our new car last year. When I was looking at our local "motor vehicle" website, I discovered that as...

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hellokittiemama Ironically I just got new plates today since I switched my registration (recently moved). My state (NJ) doesn't offer them, if they did - I would get them.

13 Feb 07

Who do you think will win?

tridelthanna @tridelthanna (63) • United States 9 Feb 07

At first I thought it was gonna be whiteboy, but now its kinda hard to tell. Honestly, Im kinda surprised that Mr.Boston is still there. He doesnt seem like the type NY would go for. And I must agree with chance, it is kinda weird...

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hellokittiemama I think that REAL has a good chance of winning.

13 Feb 07

Is Tango Fake?

Matricia1 @Matricia1 (86) • United States 13 Feb 07

Now I know that a lot of women are feeling him and I was at first but he just reminds of too many people I went to school with (in high school). I went back and watched the episode where the men were building the doghouse and he...

tango fake

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hellokittiemama I think he's a drama queen and trying to play the sympathy card way too much.

13 Feb 07

Pack n' PLay Cribs: Until what age were you able to use it to your little ones?

alfa62603 @alfa62603 (192) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

I am using Graco Pack N' Play Contour Electra Crib, I seem to be somewhat scared sometimes when I leave my 17mo. old baby inside it, It is as if she's gonna jump over...may I know until hen did u use it for your babies???

contour

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hellokittiemama Wow, my daughter climbed out of hers when she was right around a year old. So, that is when we stopped using it!

7 Feb 07

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would you feel ashamed if your child is autistic?

clarah_cille @clarah_cille (654) • Philippines 30 Jan 07

what if you had a child and he/she is autistic? what would you do?

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hellokittiemama I have a child who is autistic. No, I don't feel ashamed about it. Its nothing to be ashamed of. He is an amazing little boy and the light of my life.

7 Feb 07

Does your child, with any PDD, have eczema?

sylviekitty @sylviekitty (2083) • United States 8 Jan 07

I'm curious how many of your children with Autism have eczema? My son has been suffering with this ever since I can remember. He's been taking Elidel for it, but frankly, I don't think it works very well. Obviously (it would...

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hellokittiemama Yes, my son (PDD-NOS) has eczema, asthma and got a lot of ear infections (until he got tubes).

6 Feb 07

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Favourites of Danity Kane

kikistar @kikistar (8) • Hong Kong 3 Jan 07

Who is your favourite member out of DK, and what songs in their new album - DK is your favourite? My favourite members of Danity Kane is definitely Dawn, Aundrea and Aubrey and songs - "Ride For You", "Want It", "One Shot",...

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hellokittiemama Aundrea is my favorite. I love that she is a petite and powerful BRUNETTE :) Did you see them on the Tyra Show last Friday?

6 Feb 07

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The Autism "Puzzle" Ribbon stickers

Swinghi @Swinghi (53) • United States 6 Feb 07

I have seen these around in my city (Salt Lake) but I have no idea who has these or what organization they are from. I don't know if it is because I am looking for them now but I am seeing more and more of them these days. Where...

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hellokittiemama The autism ribbon is made up of puzzle pieces because Autism is like a puzzle. "The different sizes, shapes, and colors of the pieces represent the diversity of people and families living with Autism. The bright colors signify hope.. through research and...

6 Feb 07

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Do you other children pick up some of your child's autistic traits?

Swinghi @Swinghi (53) • United States 6 Feb 07

I have a 4 year old son with autism, he is fairly high functioning, but he is a big hand flapper. I have two daughters, one 3 and one almost 2. I have seen my youngest daughter flap her hands sometimes but she doesn't have any...

autism

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hellokittiemama Yes. I have a 5 year old with PDD-NOS and he is sensitive to loud noises - things like applause or the vacuum, or singing (not on his terms). So my 2 year old will sometimes react to things the way that he does... like she'll cover her ears or say "no singing...

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Any good vampire series or books?

freak369 @freak369 (5113) • United States 1 Feb 07

I have made it through the entire Cirque Du Freak / Darren Shan series and am looking for something new to sink my teeth into. Any good authors to check out?

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hellokittiemama What about the books by Laurell K. Hamilton? I've read the entire Anita Blake (vampire hunter) series. They seem really up your alley!

5 Feb 07

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