RULizzie

@RULizzie (100)

United States • Age 54

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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Are you planning on watching the superbowl? Will you watch it for the ads?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 31 Jan 11

In the United States superbowl Sunday is rapidly approaching. This is the big professional football game of the year, determining who will be the national champions. I have to admit, I am not even sure who is playing this year....

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What do you do on a snowy day other than shovel?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 31 Jan 11

We have had a lot of snow this winter in New Jersey and our family seems to have slowly developed some snow traditions. We always have a nice snack of chips and salsa or popcorn while we watch the snow and then we watch a movie or...

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What does the tooth fairy do with all of the teeth?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 31 Jan 11

My 8 year old son recently wrote a note to the tooth fairy upon loosing his second tooth about what she does with all of the teeth she collects. The response that he got was that she send them up to the sky to become stars, so he...

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When is a child old enough to have his or her own cell phone?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 31 Jan 11

For Christmas my husband and I gave our 8 year old his own cell phone. Some people seem to think that he is too young. He is very responsible. We do not have a landline at our house any more, because it was redundant. He usually...

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The difference between a housewife and a homemaker.

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 31 Jan 11

I am a well educated person that has chosen to stay home with my two young boys. It strikes me that there is a symantic difference between a housewife and a homemaker. I think that I started as a housewife. I mainly took care of...

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What is your favorite type of juice to make?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 26 Jan 11

I have a juicer that I use periodically, probably because I have had and made some really bad combinations. Last weekend my husband made a combination that sounded good, but was horrible. I tend to be conservative, tonight I made...

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Do you consider yourself a cook?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 26 Jan 11

I have never considered myself a cook, and my husband has been known to joke that I am a modern woman that does not cook or clean. Last week however, I realized that I may need to change that perception of myself. I have started...

children

cooking

eating habits

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What is your favorite time of day?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 18 Jan 11

I live in a very busy household with two young boys. The mornings are very hectic, and most of the day is spent cleaning and taking care of the kids. Evenings are time for homework. I find that I enjoy the night the best. My...

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If you could change one thing in you life what would it be?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 4 Jan 11

I often contemplate this question, and usually the answer that I come up with is to have my bills paid up. After careful consideration, it seems that most other changes would lead me to have a totally different life, and possibly...

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Why does everyone have to win?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 3 Jan 11

My son's cub scout pack is getting ready for their pinewood derby, and already some of the parents are complaining about how some of the cars are prepared for the race and how much work the scout or the parent does on the car....

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What do you do to relax and does it actually work?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 3 Jan 11

Recently, I have been thinking how I spend my time. A lot of it goes to taking care of my two boys. When I do have free time, I find that I tend to go on the computer, sometimes it seems like it is more wasting time than actually...

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Do the children in your house do chores?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 30 Jan 10

My son is 7 and he will help around the house when he is asked. He is a very helpful person in general, but can not seem to follow a chore list, no matter what the reward. His chore list includes a few simple things like making...

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JD Salinger is dead. DId you like or hate Catcher in the Rye?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 29 Jan 10

I have read Catcher in the Rye twice, and had two very different responses. The first time I read it, I was in junior high and thought that the book was so interesting and really liked all of the adventures and things that...

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What is your favorite comfort food?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 29 Jan 10

When I have had a really bad day, I crave mac and cheese to make me feel better. My spouse likes a chocolate shake. What is your favorite?

comfort

food

stress

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Why are infant's clothes focused so much on mom?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 28 Jan 10

Yesterday, I was in a children's clothing store and was surprised that there were no daddy outfits. The store had plenty of choices for mommy focused clothes, like mommy's all star, mommy's little boy, my mommy loves me etc. There...

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Have you ever gotten upset with your child for doing the same thing that you are

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 28 Jan 10

This weekend I had to stop from laughing as my husband was getting upset with my son for focusing my on his video game than the rest of the family, he had to look up from his laptop to realize this. I was waiting for both of them...

Are you a truck driver's wife or do you have long distance husband?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 28 Jan 10

It occurs to me sometimes that although my husband believes he provides the best possible relationship because he is only home on weekends and usually leaves before he can get on my nerves, that it is like being a single mother,...

marriage

parenting

realtionships

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Bottle or breast feeding

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 25 Jan 10

I currently have a 7 year old and a 3 months old. I have been surprised with the 3 month old, how many people have asked if I am breastfeeding. I am, but because I believe it is much better and safer. Recently there have been...

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Colds, flu, sickness

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 20 Jan 10

How do you take care of your cold? I am currently battling with a runny nose and fatigue. I used to take echincea when I started getting colds, but had to stop because after a while it would make my blood pressure high. Then a...