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Paging Snick and Penny in OH! view thread - Maxine on Nov 20, 2009, 9:40 PM

U.S. residents fight for the right to hang laundry view thread - KarenPA on Nov 18, 2009, 9:47 AM

I just told DH yesterday... - Maxine on Nov 18, 2009, 10:08 AM

Oooh, that gets me steamed. - Penny in Florida on Nov 20, 2009, 8:26 PM

I'm going to take the unpopular side on this one... - Darcy on Nov 20, 2009, 9:38 PM

October was insurance plan time view thread - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2009, 10:51 AM

That stinks - Stacey on Nov 3, 2009, 11:06 AM

We just went through... - CC on Nov 3, 2009, 1:59 PM

I just started looking at ours - Stacey on Nov 3, 2009, 2:21 PM

I hate dealing with insurance! - glenda on Nov 3, 2009, 2:12 PM

You reminded me.... - CC on Nov 3, 2009, 2:19 PM

Since - glenda on Nov 3, 2009, 2:27 PM

Insurance benefits time here too.. - Penny in OH on Nov 4, 2009, 4:22 AM

Bad news for us - Maxine on Nov 4, 2009, 12:50 PM

That is bad. - Tnetter on Nov 4, 2009, 1:15 PM

Have them - missy on Nov 5, 2009, 8:39 AM

Wow that is rough - CC on Nov 4, 2009, 1:50 PM

Is there a problem with AARP? Mom just signed up - mj on Nov 5, 2009, 5:53 AM

No, but... - Maxine on Nov 5, 2009, 9:02 AM

AARP - lili in CO on Nov 5, 2009, 11:26 AM

My FIL doesn't like them either. - Monica on Nov 5, 2009, 11:50 AM

What we decided - Maxine on Nov 20, 2009, 9:35 PM

Would you all like to participate in a quilt? view thread - Tnetter on Nov 17, 2009, 2:21 PM

Count me in... - PBinNY on Nov 17, 2009, 4:46 PM

When are you thinking about doing this? - Trina on Nov 17, 2009, 6:04 PM

Now. They want quilt tops by Dec. 7 - Tnetter on Nov 17, 2009, 6:19 PM

Count me in - Maxine on Nov 17, 2009, 6:13 PM

Re: Would you all like to participate in a quilt? - Sharon on Nov 18, 2009, 4:18 AM

Yes, it would really be pushing it. - Tnetter on Nov 18, 2009, 8:14 AM

I wouldn't have time either - Penny in Florida on Nov 20, 2009, 8:29 PM

Santa Claus list view thread - Maxine on Nov 18, 2009, 11:03 AM

I would love.... - PBinNY on Nov 18, 2009, 3:33 PM

hmmm.... - Sheila on Nov 18, 2009, 3:52 PM

Re: Santa Claus list - Trina on Nov 18, 2009, 5:44 PM

List - Sharon on Nov 18, 2009, 11:57 PM

I'd like a nice digital scale - Sandy in MI on Nov 19, 2009, 6:01 AM

I asked Santa for: - Donna on Nov 19, 2009, 5:25 PM

I asked Santa - 2catsmom on Nov 19, 2009, 6:19 PM

I didn't think I wanted anything, but I would like upholstery too. - Tnetter on Nov 19, 2009, 9:39 PM

Canned pumpkin!? - Miranda on Nov 20, 2009, 6:12 PM

Other than a self-cleaning house? - Penny in Florida on Nov 20, 2009, 8:14 PM

A shortage of canned pumpkin??? view thread - Maxine on Nov 19, 2009, 11:41 PM

No shortage here.... - Sheila on Nov 20, 2009, 4:24 AM

not that I've noticed here - Sandy in MI on Nov 20, 2009, 4:51 AM

This might be a regional thing - Darcy on Nov 20, 2009, 5:39 AM

I"ve heard there is - Walgreens had a sale and the limit was 3... - ccmarie on Nov 20, 2009, 8:56 AM

I've definitely noticed it here (KS) for quite some time - Miranda on Nov 20, 2009, 6:01 PM

Cut them open and see - Maxine on Nov 20, 2009, 7:02 PM

I've read that too - Penny in Florida on Nov 20, 2009, 8:11 PM

How much are turkeys in your area? view thread - Maxine on Nov 12, 2009, 12:22 PM

$6. WooHoo. No minimum purchase n/t - PaulaF in Co on Nov 12, 2009, 12:57 PM

$.49 per lb this week - Sheila on Nov 13, 2009, 3:59 AM

40� per lb. - MaryH(PA) on Nov 13, 2009, 4:53 AM

How long did it take to cook Birdzilla? (nt) - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 3:44 PM

no sales here yet - Sandy in MI on Nov 13, 2009, 5:37 AM

Freezer tip - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 12:15 PM

Re: How much are turkeys in your area? - Monroe on a Budget on Nov 13, 2009, 3:16 PM

.29 to .49 lb with purchase - Sandy in MI on Nov 15, 2009, 1:11 PM

$.40 per pound, and I got one free - Tnetter on Nov 18, 2009, 4:58 PM

33� a lb with $25 purchase - Carolyn in TX on Nov 20, 2009, 6:50 PM

Spices.... view thread - Sheila on Nov 19, 2009, 5:23 AM

what I do with mine - Sandy in MI on Nov 19, 2009, 5:58 AM

ooo...that's a good idea!! - Penny in OH on Nov 19, 2009, 6:15 AM

Plastic shoe boxes - LisaCNC on Nov 19, 2009, 6:21 AM

Now, for the stuff I use often ... - LisaCNC on Nov 19, 2009, 10:53 AM

I had some of those once - Polly on Nov 19, 2009, 10:57 AM

I have a lot of spices too, too many - Tnetter on Nov 19, 2009, 9:27 AM

Mine are on the bottom shelf of an upper cabinet next to the stove. - LindaOH on Nov 20, 2009, 3:08 PM

Max, where's the doggy devil? view thread - Sandy in MI on Nov 3, 2009, 4:40 PM

It's coming, it's coming! - Maxine on Nov 3, 2009, 9:32 PM

ahem! nt - Sandy in MI on Nov 11, 2009, 12:46 PM

Ditto - Stacey on Nov 18, 2009, 2:13 PM

Right now... - Maxine on Nov 18, 2009, 6:29 PM

You are such a tease! nt - Tnetter on Nov 18, 2009, 6:42 PM

Aw darn. That means - Sandy in MI on Nov 19, 2009, 2:03 PM

Wal Mart 100% cotton (queen) sheet set for $10! view thread - Sheila on Nov 19, 2009, 8:33 AM

they would make a great gift too - Sheila on Nov 19, 2009, 8:35 AM

That is a good price. - Tnetter on Nov 19, 2009, 9:18 AM

Slow cookers/Crock Pots view thread - glenda on Nov 18, 2009, 8:53 AM

a couple of things to consider - Sandy in MI on Nov 18, 2009, 10:56 AM

I ran out and bought one - glenda on Nov 18, 2009, 11:41 AM

I think I have that same one - Tammy L on Nov 18, 2009, 11:54 AM

You are right - glenda on Nov 18, 2009, 11:58 AM

I didn't realize it either - Tammy L on Nov 18, 2009, 12:05 PM

The information - glenda on Nov 18, 2009, 12:06 PM

I didn't think to - Tammy L on Nov 18, 2009, 1:44 PM

would it be safe to plug the holes? - Sandy in MI on Nov 18, 2009, 12:52 PM

Maybe not - glenda on Nov 18, 2009, 1:45 PM

You can plug it into a regular kitchen timer - LisaCNC on Nov 18, 2009, 1:19 PM

Rival - Stacey on Nov 18, 2009, 12:37 PM

I got the 6 qt oval one from Aldi $19.99 - Sheila on Nov 19, 2009, 5:28 AM

that's a nice feature - Sandy in MI on Nov 19, 2009, 5:49 AM

Walmart has a Crock-Pot brand 5 qt digital in their BF ad - LisaCNC on Nov 19, 2009, 6:40 AM

Are you flying your flag today? view thread - Maxine on Nov 11, 2009, 11:03 AM

Remembrance day here - Polly on Nov 11, 2009, 11:30 AM

Yes our flag is flying today. nt - Trina on Nov 11, 2009, 11:43 AM

I wish I had a flag. - Tnetter on Nov 11, 2009, 12:49 PM

Yes- looking for a good solar light for it - mj on Nov 11, 2009, 3:09 PM

kinda sorta - RR on Nov 11, 2009, 8:41 PM

we did years ago but no flag now - Myra on Nov 11, 2009, 9:23 PM

It's Remembrance Day - Kim on Nov 12, 2009, 9:13 AM

Where do you buy your flags? - Tnetter on Nov 12, 2009, 1:14 PM

Contact your congressperson - Maxine on Nov 12, 2009, 4:00 PM

How cool. Thanks. nt - Tnetter on Nov 12, 2009, 5:49 PM

LOL! - RR on Nov 18, 2009, 7:18 PM

Let's go shopping together! view thread - Maxine on Nov 12, 2009, 9:35 PM

5 lb bag of flour for $.99 - Sheila on Nov 13, 2009, 4:01 AM

I bought - glenda on Nov 13, 2009, 5:57 AM

How in the world did you get a 9 lb pork loin for 1.67??? - LisaCNC on Nov 13, 2009, 6:34 AM

I think she surely meant - glenda on Nov 13, 2009, 10:14 AM

Yep, per pound - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 11:14 AM

Ha Ha! That makes more sense! - LisaCNC on Nov 13, 2009, 11:26 AM

We got one when all the kids were here - Penny in Florida on Nov 13, 2009, 4:21 PM

Re: Let's go shopping together! - Monroe on a Budget on Nov 13, 2009, 3:19 PM

Smart shopping advice from Monroe on a Budget - Maxine on Nov 14, 2009, 10:04 AM

We have been stocking up - CC on Nov 14, 2009, 12:50 PM

I don't know, but - Kim on Nov 16, 2009, 3:28 PM

No shopping this week - Sharon on Nov 18, 2009, 4:22 AM

more stocking up today.... - Sheila on Nov 18, 2009, 3:56 PM

bosc pears 25� a lb - Carolyn in TX on Nov 18, 2009, 4:45 PM

What vitamins/supplements do you take? view thread - Tammy L on Nov 16, 2009, 11:20 AM

The only thing I take daily is Calcium - Tnetter on Nov 16, 2009, 11:24 AM

We do - Kim on Nov 16, 2009, 2:44 PM

Not very good about it - LisaK on Nov 16, 2009, 10:04 PM

Lots! - BethannM on Nov 17, 2009, 5:33 AM

My vites - LeShea on Nov 17, 2009, 5:33 AM

a few, when I remember - Sandy in MI on Nov 17, 2009, 6:18 AM

As someone.... - PBinNY on Nov 17, 2009, 4:54 PM

did you ever take b for that? - Sandy in MI on Nov 17, 2009, 7:07 PM

I tried it... - PBinNY on Nov 18, 2009, 3:30 PM

Not every day, but... - KarenPA on Nov 17, 2009, 8:43 AM

Calcium and a multi - Maxine on Nov 17, 2009, 9:44 AM

I take - lili in CO on Nov 17, 2009, 11:53 AM

VItamins - Sharon on Nov 18, 2009, 4:14 AM

I take... - blueyes on Nov 18, 2009, 7:54 AM

first days of substituting view thread - Carolyn in TX on Nov 6, 2009, 7:39 PM

How was it? - Tnetter on Nov 6, 2009, 8:08 PM

The worse part is my feet hurt - Carolyn in TX on Nov 6, 2009, 9:15 PM

My 5th grade teacher taught school in 4 inch spike heels - Maxine on Nov 7, 2009, 7:22 AM

Yes, Yes, YES! - Maxine on Nov 6, 2009, 8:45 PM

Yeah! - Sheila on Nov 7, 2009, 5:43 AM

Great News! (nt) - CC on Nov 7, 2009, 9:05 AM

gracious - Myra on Nov 7, 2009, 9:57 AM

so how is it going? - Myra on Nov 11, 2009, 9:39 PM

bumping - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 3:47 PM

Hey, Carolyn--bumping again! - Maxine on Nov 18, 2009, 11:10 AM

Food - what do folks expect you to bring? view thread - glenda on Nov 11, 2009, 12:28 PM

Mine is banana pudding. - Tnetter on Nov 11, 2009, 12:37 PM

Deviled eggs - Trina on Nov 11, 2009, 1:16 PM

I can tell you what I'm going to start bringing - Maxine on Nov 11, 2009, 4:22 PM

Deviled Eggs - LisaK on Nov 16, 2009, 9:59 PM

usually baked goods - Carolyn in TX on Nov 11, 2009, 9:04 PM

Jar of pickles.... - Kim on Nov 15, 2009, 7:05 AM

Hehehe Kim.... I'm usually asked to bring - Lori in MA on Nov 15, 2009, 7:57 AM

lots of stuff - Draggy on Nov 15, 2009, 10:56 AM

Usually a dessert - Sandy in MI on Nov 15, 2009, 1:14 PM

Bruschetta and/or ciabatta (flat bread)... - Donna on Nov 15, 2009, 5:39 PM

Candied - lili in CO on Nov 17, 2009, 11:56 AM

Dinner with in-laws - 2catsmom on Nov 17, 2009, 1:48 PM

Especially in summer time... - PBinNY on Nov 17, 2009, 4:48 PM

Resort condo for a week view thread - Maxine on Nov 14, 2009, 10:58 AM

I hope you have a great time - CC on Nov 14, 2009, 12:23 PM

Have fun! - Monica on Nov 14, 2009, 12:50 PM

Have a great time! - Tnetter on Nov 14, 2009, 4:07 PM

Hotels are so yesterday.... - Darcy on Nov 15, 2009, 7:09 AM

We did the same in Orlando - KarenPA on Nov 17, 2009, 8:38 AM

Sounds like so much fun - Carolyn in TX on Nov 15, 2009, 11:31 AM

Frugal Adventures in Paradise - Maxine on Nov 16, 2009, 8:56 PM

Those prices sound like organic prices here. - Tnetter on Nov 16, 2009, 9:13 PM

speaking of cub scouts, are these patches iron on? help! view thread - Sandy in MI on Nov 16, 2009, 5:59 AM

I never did - glenda on Nov 16, 2009, 6:52 AM

I would stitch on like Glenda said. - Tnetter on Nov 16, 2009, 7:14 AM

i hot glued them on - Patsy on Nov 16, 2009, 8:46 AM

Patches - mj on Nov 16, 2009, 9:42 AM

I saw that product - Sandy in MI on Nov 16, 2009, 10:17 AM

Weird - glenda on Nov 16, 2009, 10:41 AM

Scout Patches - LisaK on Nov 16, 2009, 9:57 PM

It cost me $2 to have my Tiger Cub's patches all sewn on at the store I bought them at - BethannM on Nov 17, 2009, 5:36 AM

Crazy Deer.......... view thread - glenda on Nov 15, 2009, 8:00 PM

Don't the deer jump inside the fence all the time? - Tnetter on Nov 15, 2009, 9:17 PM

They can........ - glenda on Nov 16, 2009, 6:48 AM

"the grass is always greener ..." - RR on Nov 16, 2009, 8:26 PM

The Gluten- Free Christmas view thread - Kim on Nov 14, 2009, 9:11 AM

Here is one .. - mj on Nov 14, 2009, 9:20 PM

Thank you MJ - Kim on Nov 15, 2009, 6:59 AM

Rice Crispy treats? - Sheila on Nov 15, 2009, 4:49 AM

They can - Kim on Nov 15, 2009, 6:56 AM

I noticed some - missy on Nov 15, 2009, 7:16 AM

Fantasy fudge - LisaCNC on Nov 16, 2009, 7:41 AM

I LOVE the Cub Scouts! view thread - Donna on Nov 15, 2009, 5:38 PM

What a nice thing to do! nt - Tnetter on Nov 15, 2009, 9:18 PM

Can you help me make a decision? view thread - Tnetter on Nov 13, 2009, 6:48 PM

Whew! - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 7:30 PM

I don't really have to keep the lamps. - Tnetter on Nov 13, 2009, 7:33 PM

I just realized - glenda on Nov 13, 2009, 7:41 PM

No lamps? - Tnetter on Nov 13, 2009, 7:44 PM

vintage! nt - Myra on Nov 13, 2009, 9:04 PM

I hate to say this - Polly on Nov 13, 2009, 11:15 PM

Suggestion - Miranda on Nov 15, 2009, 12:09 PM

Oh - Kim on Nov 14, 2009, 9:17 AM

I was thinking spray paint too - Sandy in MI on Nov 14, 2009, 10:30 AM

I didn't - lili in CO on Nov 14, 2009, 3:26 PM

Thank you Lili - Tnetter on Nov 14, 2009, 4:02 PM

cheap Christmas gift.... view thread - PBinNY on Nov 14, 2009, 10:48 AM

also check - Sandy in MI on Nov 14, 2009, 11:18 AM

One of mine is... - CC on Nov 14, 2009, 12:34 PM

I forgot about the seeds - CC on Nov 14, 2009, 1:20 PM

I'm going to do some of those too - a question for you - Tnetter on Nov 14, 2009, 8:41 PM

This will not be fine dining.LOL - CC on Nov 15, 2009, 2:15 AM

It won't be fine dining for my in-laws either, but - Tnetter on Nov 15, 2009, 7:34 AM

Along this same line - glenda on Nov 14, 2009, 7:42 PM

Can size getting smaller! view thread - Monica on Nov 14, 2009, 12:49 PM

I noticed that at the store - CC on Nov 14, 2009, 12:54 PM

Figures. I don't really notice can sizes until - Tnetter on Nov 14, 2009, 4:05 PM

Does anyone know of a way to keep track of those $3-$4 generic prescriptions? view thread - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 4:12 PM

Medtipster.com - CC on Nov 13, 2009, 4:25 PM

That's a neat website - glenda on Nov 13, 2009, 6:24 PM

I pick up a - lili in CO on Nov 14, 2009, 3:29 PM

Make a gift challenge view thread - CC on Nov 7, 2009, 9:16 AM

Count me in... - PBinNY on Nov 7, 2009, 9:31 AM

Progress.... - PBinNY on Nov 10, 2009, 12:21 PM

whoa, that was fast! nt - Sandy in MI on Nov 10, 2009, 3:01 PM

Good Job PB! - CC on Nov 10, 2009, 1:14 PM

ohh count me in too - Trina on Nov 7, 2009, 10:16 AM

I'm going to - I'm up for the challenge on Nov 10, 2009, 5:42 PM

Maybe not! - glenda on Nov 10, 2009, 7:13 PM

You should be able to find something - CC on Nov 11, 2009, 3:12 AM

Gift - Sharon on Nov 10, 2009, 11:52 PM

Don't forget to glue some felt to the back! - ccmarie on Nov 11, 2009, 8:25 AM

Thanks... - Sharon on Nov 12, 2009, 12:49 AM

love this challenge! - Cariokie on Nov 14, 2009, 4:35 AM

I have lots of little odds and ends - CC on Nov 14, 2009, 1:04 PM

first eggs, now pork.. LOL view thread - Myra on Nov 13, 2009, 9:07 PM

I'd look at it first - Maxine on Nov 13, 2009, 9:27 PM

When in Doubt Throw it Out - Carolyn in TX on Nov 13, 2009, 9:48 PM

If it's been in the fridge - Polly on Nov 13, 2009, 11:16 PM

my answers - Myra on Nov 14, 2009, 8:15 AM

Tupperware question view thread - Tracy on Nov 13, 2009, 12:35 PM

I've done that - Sandy in MI on Nov 13, 2009, 12:45 PM

I've done it several times - Darcy on Nov 13, 2009, 1:18 PM

LOL!! Mall?? - Tracy on Nov 13, 2009, 1:36 PM

I have that same set - CC on Nov 13, 2009, 2:22 PM

You won't get a new set - Darcy on Nov 14, 2009, 4:05 AM

I've done that too, and one problem - Tnetter on Nov 13, 2009, 6:43 PM

I got the job! view thread - Penny in Florida on Nov 13, 2009, 4:30 PM

Congratulations! - CC on Nov 13, 2009, 4:37 PM

I'm so happy for you! - 2catsmom on Nov 13, 2009, 4:51 PM

What job? - glenda on Nov 13, 2009, 6:13 PM

Tnetter's right - Penny in Florida on Nov 13, 2009, 9:47 PM

Congratulations! - Tnetter on Nov 13, 2009, 6:42 PM

Thanks! - Penny in Florida on Nov 13, 2009, 9:49 PM

Congrats! - Carolyn in TX on Nov 13, 2009, 9:50 PM

Congratulations! - Polly on Nov 13, 2009, 11:00 PM

Clean the fridge challenge view thread - Maxine on Nov 11, 2009, 10:54 AM

well not weird - TrinaOR on Nov 11, 2009, 11:02 AM

Feel like I just shot myself in the foot - Trina on Nov 11, 2009, 5:39 PM

Breakfast will be a little weird I guess - Trina on Nov 11, 2009, 5:48 PM

I told myself I'd do this today - Polly on Nov 11, 2009, 11:37 AM

I just cleaned the freezer part - Sandy in MI on Nov 11, 2009, 12:27 PM

I thought of doing that yesterday - Tnetter on Nov 11, 2009, 12:38 PM

NO NEVER anything but that!!!! - karen co on Nov 11, 2009, 3:53 PM

will skip the points thankee - Myra on Nov 11, 2009, 9:30 PM

fridge clearing - Sharon on Nov 12, 2009, 12:44 AM

I'm cleaning mine today - Tammy L on Nov 13, 2009, 7:27 AM

And I cleaned mine too - Polly on Nov 13, 2009, 10:54 AM

it's funny ... since you posted this I am doinng my best to fill mine up - Myra on Nov 13, 2009, 4:54 PM

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