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Children's Book
Asked by C.L. from Sacramento
on August 13, 2010
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Got a tough one for you mom's out there.
I was in a diversity training class at work today, where they showed the video "Souls of our Students".
One of the girls...
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- I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the members of this online community. Your knowledge is amazing and I am so glad I'm a part of this board!
- I checked out the Novelist database at my library... it is Pepito's Story by Eugene Fern. It even had the same quote: "if every child were like every other, / You wou...
- Haven't found the book yet, but here's the video's website I think: http://www.changingplacesproject.org/souls-of-our-students/
No Laughing Matter: a Question about...LIGHT BULBS!!!
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on August 5, 2011
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So this might be silly sounding, but the quality of light in a room is very important to me. It trips me up when it's not right. (I admit, I'm sort of compulsive abo...
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- You might want to look for a light that is for SAD (seasonal affective disorder). They help with the depression that comes from the shortened hours of daylight during...
- The problem is the the full spectrum light is more like sunlight - harsh. I don't think you'd like the "day light" types either. You're wanting the soft white or "kitc...
- I have to admit, I'm still using incandescents, because I don't like the lighting from the average energy efficient bulbs. I've tried, but they remind me of the inside...
Seeking a Way to Print My Blog & Bind It as a Book
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on January 2, 2007
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Like a lot of moms, I use a blog as a virtual baby book for my son. I post photos and anecdotes, and have done so since we were pregnant with him. Now that his first b...
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- I'd like to do that too! Another great idea: a baby album on DVD! Families are doing this for each birthday, as well as special occasions. We did it for our Christm...
- Hi M., I am actually a Heritage Makers consultant and I think I can get it figured out. Visit my site at www.makingyourstory.com to take it look. What I am thinking ...
- Hi, I'm a professional novelist so your request caught my eye. The absolute best way to do what you want to do is to copy and paste your blog into a word doc or pdf fi...
I Am So Flipping Nervous
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on February 15, 2012
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Eeek! Tonight I am going to a writers critique group for the first time. There will be a professional editor there too. I have already commited to bringing in the firs...
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- Don't be nervous. Even the most experienced writer had a 'first time'. Even if the group as a whole does not like your work they should have some constructive critic...
- Congrats!! You will be fine tonight! Deep breaths...you are doing a great job working towards your goal! Enjoy and have fun. :-) R.
- How scary and exciting at the same time! Honestly, its good to get a professional opinion, good or bad, because either way it can only help you. =) Honestly, I have...
Baby Names
Asked by C.L. from Knoxville
on June 25, 2011
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we are trying to come up with a girl name we have the list narrowed to 3 names we both like
London Olivia
Jocelyn Sophia
Nevaeh Jade
Our last Name is Loved...
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2011
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I currently work part time as an office assistant (which I have always been) and now that my children are starting school I am starting to think about what I really wa...
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- I kind of know what you are talking about. I've taught elementary, then ran a tutoring business, and have recently (for the past 4 years) tutored privately, part-time...
- I never really had a "dream job" or even a job in mind when I went through High School and collegel. Staying home and being a mom comes pretty close to a dream job, b...
- I wanted to be a special education teacher. Now I don't think I have the patients sadly. Lately I have been wanting to go into grief counseling. Just not sure how to ...
What Books Did You Love When You Were Younger?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on December 17, 2010
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Did anyone else ever read a series of books by Linda Lewis that were published in the 80's? The first one I read was called "We Hate Everything But Boys" and the last...
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- I read all the Judy Blume books, the Narnia series and Daphne Du Maurier's books.
- The Babysitters Club was my fav. And Ann Frank Story.
- My favorites were: --The Babysitters Club (and Little Sister) series by Ann M Martin --Matilda by Roald Dahl (favorite) --anything by Judy Blume --Nancy Drew occa...
What Did You Wanna Be When You Grew up and Did You After or Before Kids?
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on August 10, 2011
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Good afternoon ladies, So as I sit at my boring job at work today I was thinking about my life and career ( or wanted career) I currently work at a cell phone store in...
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- Yes, definately go back if you have a chance....Especially when your kids are young...they have internet classes at different colleges, but do your homework first. Do...
- My career was ending before my daughter was born. The timing was perfect. I felt that I accomplished everything and more in this industry and that the industry is on a...
- I've always wanted to be a novelist. I write in my spare time, but with 3 kids it's be a looooooooong time! I'm hoping to get back into it once my kids are all in sc...
Kids Who Lie and Manipulate for the Thrill of It
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on November 3, 2011
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does anyone have any good parenting tips for 8 year old girl who lies and manipulates situations for the fun of it? she isnt always lying to get out of something or to...
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- Something has happened along the way that has made her feel it's in her best interest - in her mind, the thrill of "getting away with it" outweighs the possible conseq...
- Kids are prime manipulators and the really smart ones learn how to do this early, and often for the joy of exercising power and control over their world that would nor...
- No. I would tell her that if she continues to lie that no one will trust her and without trust no one will be around her...no one will want to be her friend because th...
70% Of Women Said They Wanted This in Bed.....
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on February 7, 2012
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For their spouse to say how much and why they love them.
Is this true?
This is the result of a survey reported on the Today show.
I do this, probably not enough...
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- Well I didn't know about the survey and before my husband starting doing this I would have said I couldn't care less about it. But after our third was born he started...
- I'm in the 30%... I'd rather hear it, him show it outside of the bedroom. To me that's when/where it really counts! Cause that will lead us to the bedroom!
- Just in bed??? How about the kitchen first.
