simsam

@simsam (41)

Canada • Age 47

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Education savings plan

sunup13 @sunup13 (420) • Canada 23 Mar 07

I have started an education savings plan (RESP in canada) for my daughter. The government puts in a certain percentage based on what I put in there. The lady at the bank said that I should reinvest that money in the stock market...

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simsam I have RESP'S as well through USC. I am leaving my money with them because of the grants - CESG - plus there is a new grant that you can apply for and I think It gives you $200 per year or something depending on your income. The stock market is too risky and...

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do you believe in soul mates?

mossjanicelynn @mossjanicelynn (1240) • United States 22 Mar 07

there is someone for everyone don't you think

relationships

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simsam I do believe that there is someone for everyone. My husband and I belong together. We dated as teenagers for three years, broke up mainly because of our age and the fact we needed to focus on different areas of our lives, and found our way back to eachother...

22 Mar 07

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Keep Your Thermos Filled For Baby Bottles

kathy77 @kathy77 (7485) • Australia 22 Mar 07

When my children were young I used to started my babies on formula I was forever boiling water in the kettle. Finally I went to the cupboard and brought out the Thermos we rarely used. Now I boil the kettle once at night time,...

baby bottles

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simsam This is such a good idea! I wish I had thought of it! My son is 8 months old and pretty much sleeps through the night now but I will still use this idea for the day. Especially for the energy savings! My friends just had twins so I will definatly pass this on...

22 Mar 07

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Abandoned after giving birth

goatshead @goatshead (74) 22 Mar 07

After giving birth to my daughter the midwives on labour ward washed me up and my baby and then took me up stairs to the post natal ward with my baby. I had had a drip to make my contractions stronger during labour what should...

mother

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simsam This is terrible! And totally unacceptable. There should have been someone checking you every hour or two making sure that you weren't hemmorageing and the baby was responding well etc. Even though your husband complained with the head midwife I would still...

22 Mar 07

We are siamese if you please

moochie @moochie (24) • Canada 22 Mar 07

Ok, all of my life i was brought up with siamese cats,seal points mainly,siamese cats are soooo sweet!! At one point we had 3 siamese cats, 2 females,1 male. The male was runt of the litter, my parents almost did not take him home...

siamese cats

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simsam I love siamese cats too! I don't think I will ever own a different kind of cat. I was always told that they were mean and bite and scratch but I find nothing could be further from the truth! My first siamese was Simon - a seal point. He was soo beautiful. He...

22 Mar 07

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My 14 year old has a VERY bad attitude, Can I change it?

tiffsmom2007 @tiffsmom2007 (279) • United States 20 Mar 07

Whenever I tell my 14 year old to do something she either gives me this look or flat out refuses to do it. I don't want to spank her, she is 14, and I know that she feels no one loves her enough. But she will not talk to me about...

teenage attitudes

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simsam I remember being 14 and being a terror! My mother was wrong,out of the loop, embarrassing and I wanted nothing to do with her! I was wrong of course but you could not of convinced me then! It has a lot to do with hormones and that is something that you can't...

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season 6 who's your favorite idol?

myahw20 @myahw20 (1115) • Canada 20 Mar 07

Well... the finalists are quite good.. but my bet would be Blake Lewis cause he's the most unique amongst all of them...and i really loved how they sang "How Deep is Your Love" from the groups.:) Who's your bet?

american

blake lewis

idol

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simsam Blake is also my favorite. LaKesha is also terrific.

20 Mar 07

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Storage for Dried Flowers?

Aurone @Aurone (4755) • United States 20 Mar 07

I am looking for something to put dried long stem roses into and my wedding bouquet. Does anyone have any idea what I could put these in so they don't get destroyed? Anybody stored these and know of something that works? I have...

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simsam I put my flowers in between the pages of my wedding memories book so they are like pressed flowers. After a year (on my anniversary) I took out the book from the big ol' rubbermaid bin I have all the wedding stuff in and very carefully sprayed them with a...

20 Mar 07

Do you hate Blink 182 now that they have broken up?

dsimms6 @dsimms6 (206) • United States 24 Jan 07

Do you hate BLINK 182 now that they are broken up? I believe they had something really nice until their most recent album, now I hate everything they play. They should go back to the great stuff they used to do, do you agree with...

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simsam im listening to blink right now,and i usually get a kick out of listening to the stuff the sing about.but since the split im not to intrested in either of thier projects.it just doesent have the same...je na ce quoi. so as i wont be buying any new albums i can...

18 Mar 07

Why do you suppose men are never that proud of their wives' achievements?

Starmac @Starmac (27) • United States 18 Mar 07

Maybe I'm wrong about this, and some men really are proud of their wives' achievements. But I have a really supportive, wonderful husband and when I tell him of some small thing I've done that is important to me, he just doesn't...

husbands

relationships

wives

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simsam My husband is the opposite and I am the one who is terrible about not praising him. I dont know why I dont do it more because I really am proud of him. I literally brag about him to my friends but not to him. When it is brought to my attention I do try harder...

18 Mar 07

Which is one quality of your husband that you would like to change ?

andysminky @andysminky (330) • India 18 Mar 07

They say TRUE LOVE means enjoying your mate's positive as well as negative aspects .. yes we all do love our husbands too dearly but given a chance I dont mind changing one or two qualities in him .. my husband is never on time...

husband

true love

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simsam Try telling him that you are supposed to be there an hour before you are and then he will be on time! I have done this to my husband and it works.

18 Mar 07

When is your Child's B-day

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 18 Mar 07

My kids Birthdays are: Oct 3 , Nov 17, Mar 9, July 25, Oct 13, Nov 15, Apr 5 and due in Aug ...When is your child's special day?

had children

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simsam My little guys birthdays are March 21 (first day of Spring) and July 1 (Canada Day)

18 Mar 07

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Does anyone know of a mom who is jealous of her kid(s)?

PATTYCAKE1979 @PATTYCAKE1979 (227) • United States 18 Mar 07

Does anyone know of or even have a mom that appears jealous of her own offspring? This makes no sense to me. My mother and I, do not get along to well. She plays the motherly role, but behind the doors she is very unsupportive a...

mom and daughter relationships jealous of kids

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simsam I used to date a man whos Mom was jealous of her children. She was terrible to her middle daughter and critisized her marriage for being too affectionate but accusing her son in law of being unfaithful because she was jealous that her marriage failed. When her...

18 Mar 07

Is American Idol the last great reality show?

toolfan @toolfan (305) • United States 18 Mar 07

I don't know about you, but I can't believe all of the spin-offs of reality programming since the original Survivor. That was the actual 1st reality show, wasn't it? Now we are inindated with all of these terrible reality...

american idol

reality show

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simsam I love American Idol of course but I also really love The Amazing Race. Dancing with the Stars is ok but I am not faithful to it. Americas Next Top Model is kinda funny to watch when there is nothing else on.

18 Mar 07

How do you make money on line?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 18 Mar 07

I just started here a few days ago and since then lost my job. While I am out looking for a job I don't want to discount earning extra money on line as an option. I know I won't start out very high on the pay scale. I don't...

jobs

online income

paying internet sites

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simsam Try surveyclub.com it will refer you to a lot of sites. Good luck!

18 Mar 07

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Simon says....

brentonlee @brentonlee (127) • Malaysia 16 Mar 07

I read that Simon said in his latest interview that he is bigger than Bruce Springsteen. This is in respond to the Boss latest contract of USD100mil. Acording to Simon since Idol he has helped to sell more millions records than...

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simsam Bruce Springsteen is an artist and Simon is a producer/promoter. two different things altogether. He is not bigger that the Boss ( who I love!) He's still popular just a different genre than what is hot and at the top of the charts these days.

17 Mar 07

Doctor's

kristen25 @kristen25 (9) • Canada 16 Mar 07

Do you have problems with your babies doctor? I do, everytime I am there for his checkups, the doctor is always trying to rush me out the door. I am a mother, I will always have loads of questions for the doctor, how can I let him...

new mother

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simsam Sometimes it is very hard to find a new dr so you could book a double appointment or write out a list of relevant questions and take them out at the beginning of the appointment and let the dr know these are the things you wish to discuss while you are there....

17 Mar 07

Do u read bedtime stories 2 ur children? At wht age can I begin 2 read 2 my kid?

andysminky @andysminky (330) • India 17 Mar 07

I want to start reading to my daughter .. she is 10 months old .. should I start readin to her .. do you think stories affect their dreams .. i am playing music while she sleeps at present .. is reading better than music .. ??

bedtime stories kids reading

sleep

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simsam Reading to your child at any age is truly beneficial. It does not even matter what it is that you read to them - more the tone of your voice when they are still infants. I do reccommend chunky board books for a 10 month old though. She probably will want to...

17 Mar 07

Does your husband do this or is it just mine?

Caila611 @Caila611 (992) • United States 15 Mar 07

I love my husband but he always makes plans with family and doesn't tell me till they are supposed to arrive or we are supposed to leave in five mintues. LOL! Does your hubby doe this? Is there a training manual somewhere i'm not...

husbands

plans

training

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simsam My husband does this all the time! And always when the house is a mess or the kids need a bath or something! So I am frantically running around yelling for him him to help!lol! His response is usually - nobody cares that the house is a little messy hon, relax!...

15 Mar 07

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your toddler and baby toys

mouse27 @mouse27 (1155) • Canada 15 Mar 07

does your toddler still play with baby toys? is it because you don't have the heart to get rid of them or is it because they actually still like those toys?

baby toys

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simsam My two year old still plays with a few of his baby toys. They still interest him and a lot of them are the type that stimulate their minds (Baby Einstein, Tiny Love)Plus they are cute and they were expensive so might as well let him keep playing and get my...

15 Mar 07

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