tba123

@tba123 (457)

United States • Age 45

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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How do I get ink out of a load of laundry?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 15 Mar 07

The load has been washed and dried and then we discovered ink all over everything. I've heard that hairspray works, has anyone tried it?

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tba123 Sorry but from what I've saw and I've had this experience. After it's dried the ink is there to stay. It's enough to make a grown women cry well it was me anyway. If you find a solution please let us know.

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Cake Generator

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 21 Feb 07

Here is a nice persoanl touch for any occasion, send someone a cake, on this generator you can put your own words, make something personal and then send it to someone. http://www.redkid.net/generator/cake/sign.php

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tba123 Thanks so much for this link. We're having such a fun time playing on it. All the different generators on it are so much fun.

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Easter Egg-Generator

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 11 Mar 07

For those who would like to make a personal Easter Egg to email some one special here is a generator where you can make something nice... http://www.glassgiant.com/easter_eggs/

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tba123 This is so cool. I love stuff like this. Can make up some Easter eggs and let my daughter email them to her uncle and aunt. She'll have such fun making them. Thanks for sharing.

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New Shoes Needn't Cost a Small Fortune!

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 13 Mar 07

My grandson played outside in the snow for a couple of hours after school yesterday. His boots got soaking wet. I stuck a towel in each boot to absorb as much of the moisture as I could and placed them on the heater vent to dry...

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tba123 That was a really good price for shoes. Glad you were able to find them for your grandson. it never ceases to amaze me the many different things that please children, when they're younger anyway lol. If we'd all could remember to enjoy all life's good things...

13 Mar 07

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my smart little four year old.

itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 12 Mar 07

I tell ya, my daughter is smart. I made a deal with her that IF she stayed dry in the morning for seven mornings, she could get this Baby Bratz doll for it. 7 times. My daughter has been telling me that she has been waking up...

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tba123 I think she's very smart. At that age they're often literal thinkers too. My understanding from your post is you made a deal that when you came into her room in the mornings if she and her bed were dry for 7 days she'd get the doll. By changeing her clothes...

12 Mar 07

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Honoring a friend who died of suicide....

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 12 Mar 07

I am so proud of my oldest daughter. A friend of hers hung herself on Christmas eve. She was a senior and while the school will not allow a plaque or anything to honor her (they fear it will give the impression that they "approve"...

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tba123 What a very mature young adult. Suicde is very hard on family and friends. I can understand the school's fear I'm so glad they're letting this class honor their fallen friend. This is a touching subject. While I don't know you or your daughter I feel very...

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Do you believe in "feng shui"?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 12 Mar 07

I'm not so sure I fully understand HOW it works but I do think there is some truth to making your surroundings harmonious! Here's what Wikipedia says about Feng Shui: Feng shui (pronounced "fung shway") is the ancient Chinese...

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tba123 I like to read feng shui articles and discussions. I think people practice it different ways. Does it work I'm not sure but I do know I used to have some feng shui candles and one had a very calming effect. I know getting rid of clutter in a home is a good...

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What are some of your favorite ways of serving Ramen style noodles?

Modestah @Modestah (11179) • United States 12 Mar 07

These noodles are so versatile! we like them as a side dish or even as the main dish, we like them as soup or as noodles. The kids even like to snack on the noodles dry - straight from the package. I do always break them up as I...

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tba123 We eat beef the most. We also break them up. We usually just eat them as the main dish for lunch. Will be interested to see the way others serve them. We do occassionally like to dip Cheddar cheese Pringles in our noodles yummy. Thanks for the discussion.

12 Mar 07

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Babysitter Pay

hcromer @hcromer (2710) • United States 12 Mar 07

How much do you usually pay someone to watch your child? I watched a 3 month old for 8 hours over the weekend and was extremely offended when the father handed me a $20 bill when he came to pick up his kid. It was obviously my...

babysitter

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tba123 Around here that would be a ok price unless the baby was sick or colicky. I would suggest you have your own prices in mind and discuss them with the parents before taking the job. I'm not sure if the father was trying to offend you or what. I know the price...

12 Mar 07

Get the tissues out !! ...Children are so innocent!!

weemam @weemam (13372) 12 Mar 07

(wasn't written by me, just sharing) this was sent to me today by a dear friend ,I just had to share it xx Some of you may know that our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter...

so touching

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tba123 That was a very heartwarming story. Thanks for sharing. It's always nice to hear and see compassion being showed in this world. What makes it even more dear is when the love, sweetness and innoncence of a chikd is respected and treasured. Thanks again

12 Mar 07

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What are your Pet Peeves?

silver_moon525 @silver_moon525 (282) • United States 12 Mar 07

What are your pet peeves? Things that totally get to you and annoy the heck out of you? For me, one of my major pet peeves is when people cut me in line, especially when it is a very long line. It gets me so annoyed because...

annoying

pet peeves

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tba123 A few of mine are...I hate it when someone tries to carry on a conversation with me when I'm busy doing something else. People who talk and/or smack their food while eating. A left up toilet seat geez whiz if they can lift it up they should be able to put it...

12 Mar 07

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I guess it is true that you cannot please every one, or sometimes not anyone.

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (161165) • United States 6 Mar 07

In the last week I have been criticized for not leaving an open end to discuss in my discussions, and then for not giving an opinion in my discussion when I start it, slthough I do give an opinion now and then throughout said...

discuss

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tba123 Well my opinion is and I hope it doesn't sound harsh. But if anyone doesn't like the way you or anyone else post their discussions they always have the option of not reading it or responding to it. I personally like your discussion when I'm on mylot.

11 Mar 07

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Tired of Frugal Living, Let's Go Out For Dinner!

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 10 Mar 07

It has been months since we have ventured out of the house for a meal in a restaurant. We are dining out tonight. Even though we are dining out, we will not spend a fortune. We are dining at "The Old Country Buffet." This is a...

buffet

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tba123 That's a very reasonable price and sounds like alot of food. I think buffets are often the best way to dine out, especially if the food is good. Wish we had a country buffet around here.

11 Mar 07

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On The Left Or On The Right?

deeeky @deeeky (3667) • Edinburgh, Scotland 11 Mar 07

or maybe on your back. No matter what position I start from I end up the most comfortable when I am on my left when I go to bed. I am restless in any other position and switch back and forth until I end up on my left side. What...

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tba123 I also toss and turn alot. I start out on my left side but no telling which side I'll wake up on lol. Think sometimes I just have to much on my mind which makes it hard to get comfortable. I know the times where I sleep like a baby are few and far between lol

11 Mar 07

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Do you judge people by appearances?

SimplyJo @SimplyJo (1694) • India 11 Mar 07

Do you ever judge anyone by the way they look ? I try not to coz we all know looks can be deceiving but I still, at times, do tend to judge by appearance. I think it just comes naturally – you just automatically tend to make a...

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tba123 On very rare occassions i do but I try my best not to. I hate that when people do that to me. You can't really know a person on their looks. You have to get to know a person by taking time to talk to them to learn what they're about.

11 Mar 07

What kind of footwear you like to wear ?

SimplyJo @SimplyJo (1694) • India 11 Mar 07

I love comfy shoes, floaters and flat sandals ..be it work or play, I like to be comfortable. Still.. I must say I love heels at times and do wear them but if I have to choose between comfy shoes and heels – it’s got to be shoes –...

footwear

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tba123 I like all kinds of shoes. I like them with heels and without heels. Like my boats in the Fall and Winter. And my sandals and flip flops in Spring and Summer. But I have to have a certain amount of comfort in them. Mostly it just depends on my mood what kind...

11 Mar 07

Question - Do you Iron your underwear?

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 25 Nov 06

I have a friend that irons underwear, towels and bed linens! I remove the clothes from the dryer as soon as it is done. No ironing needed! How about you? Do you iron, and if so what?

ironing clothes

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tba123 LOL nope don't iron undies. Very seldom do we use a iron. Probably been years. The clothes we buy don't need ironing. And as I'm sure you know if you take them out of the dryer as soon as they're done they don't need ironing anyway. It just seems like a waste...

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Does anyone here own a Swivel Sweeper?

kgwat70 @kgwat70 (13387) • United States 18 Jan 07

If you own one, what do you think of it? Does it work well or still prefer the regular vacuum cleaners? I have a Swivel Sweeper and it is okay, especially for tough to reach areas but to me it is not that effective. Is anyone...

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tba123 I checked this discussion because I thought this might be good to have. But after seeing the comments about the battery don't believe I won't one. I have a battery powered vacuum I don't believe I won't another one. The battery doesn't stay up long enough to...

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I survived 3 days without MyLot!

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 17 Jan 07

I am back after being away from my computer for 3 days! We were helping a friend move. You don't miss being on the computer when you are busy with other things. If you are finding that you are becoming obsessed with being on...

mylot

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tba123 Welcome back. I've also not been on here as much lately due to being ill. Sometimes I love being on the computer other times I just need to get away from it. It's alot of fun being on here tho when I have the time.

18 Jan 07

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