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1. *~*~*~*~* Today is Monday, November 16, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (1)

2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (1)

3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- Are you staying home or going visiting for Thanksgiving?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (19)

Jenn with 8. We're staying home for Thanksgiving. (nt) - msjennbug 4 days ago

Christine with 7. We stay home for Thanksgiving. (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

Julie with 7, we were supposed to go to the inlaws, but are now staying home. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 4 days ago

Hi I'm new here. Tami with 5. We normally visit my parents for Thanksgiving, however this year we stayed home. Our Thanksgiving was last month....I'm Canadian:)(nt) - tamimomoffive 4 days ago

Welcome, Tami. Glad you found us! (nt) - Mirz 4 days ago

Welcome Tami! We have quite a few Canadian friends here:) (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

Hi Tami, welcome aboard! I'm an Aussie and I think that this is one tradition that the whole world could benefit from, lol. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Caroline with 6...we always host Thanksgiving, but we don't have a lot of people over. My mom, maybe my dad, and my brother if he comes home. (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

Thanks for the warm welcome! So glad I found this site! (nt) - tamimomoffive 4 days ago

Alison w/4 kids. We're staying in town and having Thanksgiving dinner twice - lunchtime at Rob's mom's house, dinnertime at my parents' house. (nt) - wantabunch 4 days ago

Kathy (39) with 10 little darlings and we will be having our first Thanksgiving ever and will have it at home. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Jamie with 6...we are doing both..jason is working on thanksgiving (he hasn't had to in years past, but he's working a different job now) so i'm taking all the kids to my mom's on thanksgiving and then his family is coming up on black friday for dinner that after noon (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

Family is coming to our house! It was a good idea at first, but now that I am pregnant . . . - Slingnmom 3 days ago

Forgot to add: Stephanie & Joe (34), Sariah 10, Rachel 9, Mason 7, Liam 6, Kaden 4, Jaylen 3, Evan 2, #8 Due July 2010 (nt) - Slingnmom 3 days ago

Stephanie (32) with 4 kiddos. We are staying home. (nt) - mommyto2and2 3 days ago

Bonnie with 4 kids, we are staying home for Thanksgiving with just our family. I am looking forward to a relaxed day! (nt) - Bonmomof4 3 days ago

Kim (44) with 12 kids....9 still at home. We're going to my parents' house for dinner...about 30miles away. (nt) - kmomof12 3 days ago

Celee with 5, staying home. My mom, grandmother, and mother-in-law all live here, which can be both a blessing and a curse, if you know what I mean! (nt) - I am blessed 2 hours ago

4. *~*~*~*~* Welcome Back! Tell us about your weekend. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (5)

sick...missed son's guitar recital...sick...missed planned time with friends...sick...cooped up in house with miserable children and dh and I who were all sick...yucky weekend (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

We officially have our home on the market, did alot of packing and re-organizing for our move back to Massachusetts in 2 weeks. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 4 days ago

Took all my Girl Scouts (Brownies & Juniors) to Science Day at Ball State University (the one I attend) and had a parent meeting with the junior parents about our trip to Chicago next weekend (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

jason worked full days on sat and sun so i did a lot of wrangling of kids and trying to keep my sanity...i DID get the babies clothes sorted by sex (they were by size, but jack went up before abbey did so that didn't work so well anymore) and i need to refold abbey's stuff (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

5. *~*~*~*~* Monday Polls -- Kitchens and Cooking *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (47)

*~* Do you like to cook?*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

sometimes (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

love it! (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

Most of the time I love to cook.....although sometimes it's good to have someone else do it for a change. (nt) - tamimomoffive 4 days ago

I love to cook in a clean kitchen with the right tools and amount of workspace. (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

ITA! (nt) - mommyto2and2 3 days ago

When I have time, I LOVE it. I read cookbooks for fun. (nt) - wantabunch 4 days ago

most of the time, especially when the kitchen is nice and clean...a dirty kitchen sucks my motivation (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

I do like to cook ,especially with my 9yr old, she is a huge help and its our own special time together. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 4 days ago

My grandparents owned a restaurant so I spent most of my very young childhood in it. I absolutely love cooking. THe only thing I don't like is when I pressed for time so I can't enjoy it. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

Yes! But mostly in any other kitchen. I prefer campsites, with industrial sized kitchens, everything is on a scale that I can relate too. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Yes, I do. I love cooking for a crowd too. (nt) - mini-mug 3 days ago

*~* What is your favorite thing about your kitchen?*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

the space (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

It's where everybody always is! (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

Nothing...our kitchen belongs on one of those remodeling shows. It's really bad, but I am thankful to have a bad kitchen over not having one at all. (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

I'm parking here too, sigh! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

That it's connected to the eating area & Family Room. I can see/be part of whatever's going on. (nt) - wantabunch 4 days ago

absolutely nothing, i honestly hate my kitchen, it's tiny and cramped and there is very little cupboard space and even less counter space...if we end up buying this house (we plan to) and stay here after the kids are grown and gone, i'm taking out the wall between the kitchen and our current bedroom and making a HUGE kitchen cause this one SUCKS (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

the window above the sink so I can enjoy the outdorrs somewhat while I wash dishes (nt) - regina 4 days ago

That it's a nice large room. (nt) - mommyto2and2 3 days ago

I like the country decor. However, it really is not well laid out or big, but it's adequate. Next to the dinky kitchen we had when we were first married, I can't complain. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

Plenty of space, and the gas hob - love that! (nt) - mini-mug 3 days ago

*~* What is your least favorite thing about your kitchen?*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

people are always walking through while I am trying to work (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

A bit more space. (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

It is so dysfunctional! Not enough counter space, not enough cabinet space, not enough room to move around or have LOK in the kitchen together, and things are falling apart (cabinet under sick is rotted out from drain leaks over the years, cabinets are falling apart, floor needs replaced AGAIN). The most embarrassing thing about it though is the big ugly spot left when we had to replace a range that had a full size oven on top and bottom. It spanned from the floor to the bulkhead. We replaced it with a standard stove top/oven combination, which left a very ugly spot where the top oven used to be. (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

Small/lack of space (counter space, cupboard space). And that the (messy) counter & (open) dishwasher can be seen from the front door. Ugh. (nt) - wantabunch 4 days ago

i don't think i can pick just one thing, it really depends on the day as to what is making me angry the most (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

the drawers, we only have three drawers and they're stacked on top of each other. No child-proofing device works so I can't keep silverware, cooking utensils or knives in there due to toddlers (nt) - regina 4 days ago

No cabinets, no counters (with a single sink, makes washing dishes interesting). OH! And that it's a rental so I can't even change any of it. (nt) - mommyto2and2 3 days ago

Space and the layout is not very good. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

Definitely the layout and lack of space. (nt) - tamimomoffive 3 days ago

Having to share - other people's washing up in the sink, only having one cupboard to use... (nt) - mini-mug 3 days ago

*~* Do you have a specialty dish that you have practiced and perfected? Or one that you are working on?*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

I make a really good grilled honey chicken (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

pizza. My pizza is amazing! (IMHO) I've been "hired" by friends to make it for their parties. my husband and friends think I should open a pizza joint. (NOT going to happen) (nt) - tiddlywinks 4 days ago

I think a make an awesome chilli! (nt) - tamimomoffive 4 days ago

My 100% whole-grain bread. (nt) - wantabunch 4 days ago

i don't know...i make a lot of stuff, and i keep trying different things because i get bored with the same stuff over and over again (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

I have a few that I'am make all the time roast chicken with veggies, which I use the next day to make pot pie, Chilli, & my personal *fave* cranberry turkey ring....great for holiday leftovers. (nt) - Julieworkingon8 4 days ago

cabbage sausage soup! (nt) - regina 4 days ago

Don't know about perfected, but DH loves my lasagna. (nt) - mommyto2and2 3 days ago

I have a few signature dishes. The one that everyone simply loves is my taquitos. That one you need to master the technique and I believe I have. (nt) - Mirz 3 days ago

HEY! I'd like some of these recipes, if anyone wants to share! (nt) - wantabunch 3 days ago

I do a mean chilli con carne. (link inside) - mini-mug 3 days ago

6. Hey Ladies....incase anyone is interested I have my very first giveaway on my blog sponsored by Crayola ~m - Julieworkingon8 4 days ago (3)

Thank you for posting this Julie! I hope I win something! I never win things, but I was thinking about the cruise giveaway on the Crayola web site. I was trying to think of someone I could give it to if I were to win since it's only for a family of four. LOL! (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

i did it!.. i'll post a live link on my own blog tonight and i sent a friend request on facebook! (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

7. *~*~*~*~* Monday Music ~ What was the first concert you ever went to? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - room4more 4 days ago (8)

Pretty sure that would be a Willie Nelson and Waylen Jennings concert in a bar in the mountains of Colorado when I was 4yo. I really loved Willie! (nt) - msjennbug 4 days ago

I was in 8th or 9th grade and went to Aerosmith at the old Centrum in Worcester MA, but have only been to 2 other concerts in my life :) (nt) - Julieworkingon8 4 days ago

the first one I paid to see was Stevie Nicks...I'm not sure WHY I wasn't a fan really but my cousin and I decided that we wanted to go and we went. (nt) - Christine 4 days ago

I think it was Neil Diamond in 7th grade. My mom was a fan. And, I always get the "Sweet Caroline" jokes. (nt) - ckmom 4 days ago

black crows - 8 th grade (nt) - regina 4 days ago

Reba McIntyre or the Judds, I can't remember which one was first, but I went with my grandparents and I think I was in 5th or 6th grade. (nt) - mommyto2and2 3 days ago

Cheap Trick in 10th grade, really dating myself (nt) - joyofsix 2 days ago

8. Ho boy! Keep praying please...Dh has been offered the new position and is going down on Monday to see if we can't get this all to work out. - tiddlywinks 3 days ago (5)

Ooh, how exciting! (nt) - wantabunch 3 days ago

Sounds very exciting!!! (nt) - Denise1066 3 days ago

Praying things work out easily for your family and that you can give over control to the one that holds the reins. :o) (nt) - kmomof12 3 days ago

. (nt) - ckmom 3 days ago

9. *&*&*&*&* Today is Tuesday, November 17, 2009 *&*&*&*&* (nt) - ckmom 3 days ago (1)

10. *&*&*&*&* Look-It Tuesday - Post a link to a website, blog, or other fun site. This includes your personal sites/stores! *&*&*&*&* (nt) - ckmom 3 days ago (3)

Have you joined Swagbucks yet? (m) - Denise1066 9 hours ago

I'm giving away a $25 Lowe's gift card on my blog this week. Check it out if you're interested. (nt) - I am blessed 2 hours ago

11. *+*+*+*+* Need A Hug? Share your ups and downs here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - ckmom 3 days ago (1)

12. *+*+*+*+* TV Tuesday -- Whatever your favorite show, talk about what's going on! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - ckmom 3 days ago (3)

Loved the new Dr Who that was on last week. Has anyone stateside managed to get hold of it yet? Sooo much better than the Easter cat-woman one! (DT at his best, IMO). (nt) - mini-mug 2 days ago

Not yet but I have a feeling that my cousin may have it (now or soon) he has a friend that sends them to him. (nt) - Christine 2 days ago

13. *#*#*#*#* Today is Wednesday, November 18, 2009 *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 2 days ago (1)

14. *#*#*#*#* What Projects/Tasks remain undone from the weekend and/or what one thing do you resolve to get done today? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 2 days ago (2)

I am going to make Spinach & Feta Triangles (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

15. *#*#*#*#* Wordless Wednesday--Post a picture that tells a story. Other members are encouraged to comment. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 2 days ago (5)

backyard fun (only, in the front yard...) - msjennbug 2 days ago

is that a sprinkler or an exploding bottle? (nt) - duedrop 10 hours ago

Diet Coke and Mentos!!!! "Soda Fountain" (nt) - msjennbug 3 hours ago

This morning's excitement (ya, it's Thursday, I know!) - msjennbug yesterday, 02:52AM

16. *#*#*#*#* Hump Day Humor -- Share a funny! Something funny your kid said, a comic, a website...whatever makes you smile. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 2 days ago (2)

Yesterday, I was doing school (math) with Lauren...(m) - mother2many 2 days ago

17. *#*#*#*#* "I WANT" Wednesday. Silly or serious, what is the one thing you want this week? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 2 days ago (7)

A nap. (nt) - mini-mug 2 days ago

A good 8-10 block of time, without interruptions, to get some stuff DONE! (nt) - Mirz 2 days ago

To make it threw my Dad's funeral without an all out family feud. (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

. (nt) - wantabunch 2 days ago

. (nt) - tiddlywinks yesterday, 06:00AM

for the semester to be over. (nt) - ckmom 2 days ago

18. Hey all you homeschooling mama's, I posted a question over on the homeschool board and would really appreciate your opinions/suggestions. Thankyou ever so much! :-) (nt) - mother2many 2 days ago (1)

19. *+*+*+*+* Today is Thursday, November 19, 2009 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:54AM (1)

20. *&*&*&*&* Bookworms - What are you reading this week? Care to share your thoughts? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:58AM (3)

206 Bones - Kathy Reichs - very good. all her books are. forensic anthropology is fascinating! (nt) - Dbaas yesterday, 02:14AM

I like her too! (nt) - duedrop 11 hours ago

21. *+*+*+*+* Thursday Theater - Do you prefer comedy, horror,or a romantic drama? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:58AM (3)

Action/adventure actually...The only comedy I've ever seen and thought was really funny was The Hangover earlier this year. I do like suspense/thriller movies, but not out and out gory horror movies. Romantic dramas I usually catch when they come out on TV; so not so into them that I go to the movies or get them on DVD. (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 01:15AM

I love romantic dramas (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 01:50AM

22. *&*&*&*&* Take Me Back Tuesday - What is one Thanksgiving you wish you could forget and what is one you hope you never forget? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:58AM (6)

Hope to never forget - Thanksgiving 1990: my oldest ds was born the day before (could have lost him & me). Don't want to Forget, but Hope to never Repeat - Thanksgiving 2007: my oldest ds was in the hospital (could have lost him again), just diagnosed with Type I diabetes. (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 01:09AM

I don't remember any Thanksgivings that I wish I could forget, but I will never forget Thanksgiving 1993. My oldest DS was born two days before Thanksgiving that year. I was so ticked off at the obgyn on call that day because he took forever to release me. So, even though my DS had been released early that morning, we didn't get to leave until late that afternoon when I got released. We went straight to my grandma's for Thanksgiving Dinner. (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 01:20AM

There was a Thanksgiving where my younger sister - Dbaas yesterday, 02:13AM

Thanksgiving has become a rough holiday for me. My grandfather died on Nov 21 (tomorrow) 17 years ago, and my mother died on Nov 20 (today) 7 years ago. It has become a pretty somber holiday for our family. (nt) - Stillwantmore 6 hours ago

. (nt) - wantabunch 4 hours ago

23. *&*&*&*&* Smilies and Frowns--What icon describes how you're feeling today. *&*&*&*&* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:58AM (7)

Didn't get much sleep last night and today is one of my long days at school. (nt) - ckmom yesterday, 01:17AM

I haven't decided yet (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 01:49AM

i just drank two cups of coffee (with eggnog as creamer, wink) so i'm shaking like a leaf! sometimes my choices are less than stellar (nt) - Dbaas yesterday, 02:08AM

Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! (nt) - duedrop 11 hours ago

LOL! (nt) - wantabunch 8 hours ago

I think there is going to be a big adjustment period to having 4 kiddos!! (nt) - mommacat 5 hours ago

24. New Here:) - BarkersWife yesterday, 03:02AM (4)

welcome (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 03:35AM

Hi! Welcome! Jump right in, this is a great group! (nt) - tiddlywinks yesterday, 05:59AM

Welcome Amanda! (nt) - wantabunch yesterday, 06:11AM

25. Is there any use in trying to prevent a virus from spreading through the house? - msjennbug yesterday, 06:57AM (2)

I know it's pointless but I still try too.... - jakikoripiba yesterday, 07:25AM

26. *@*@*@*@* Today is Friday, November 20, 2009 *@*@*@*@* (nt) - proudmommy5 4 hours ago (1)

27. *@*@*@*@* What Plans, Projects, Special Meals, or Anything Else Interesting do you have planned for the weekend? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - proudmommy5 4 hours ago (3)

Taking my Girl Scouts to Chicago for the weekend. We're leaving today around 6. Tomorrow we'll be spending the day at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, and Sunday we will be at Navy Pier for the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. (nt) - ckmom 1 hour ago

AND I might get to meet Mirz and some of her kids!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - ckmom 44 minutes ago

28. *@*@*@*@* TGIF -- What are you thankful for this week? *@*@*@*@* (nt) - proudmommy5 4 hours ago (3)

Just feeling really thankful lately for all the little stuff. A nice warm comfortable home, & my hubby & 4 great kids! (nt) - wantabunch 4 hours ago

Happy Healthy Baby Boy!!! (nt) - mommacat 3 hours ago

29. *@*@*@*@* Friday Fill-In (Use only 1 word) -I wish it was.....*@*@*@*@* (nt) - proudmommy5 4 hours ago (3)

sometime in the 1990's, I miss the 90's things were just easier and cheaper, It was a good time in my life. (nt) - proudmommy5 4 hours ago

warmer. (nt) - wantabunch 4 hours ago

30. *@*@*@*@* Friday Poll *@*@*@*@* (nt) Poll - proudmommy5 4 hours ago (1)

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