Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[Passions71203]

My DW put's it on everything! We must have 3 or 4 small jars and the super huge Sam's Club Canister! It's CRAZY!!! :lmao:

:scared1: :scared1:

[2princesscuties]

Salad dressing,lotion,office supplies,I know there is more but I can't think of anything else right now:lmao:

[Luv2Roam]

What items do you have enough of in your house, but you keep buying more of?
Pretty much anything Disney -- esp pins. :guilty: :laughing:

[mommytotwo]

If you were to redecorate your house, what style would you choose to do it in?

[schnerk]

If you were to redecorate your house, what style would you choose to do it in?

Right now I would have to say minimalist... You know, like an Ikea Catalog... Of course, I have spent all day cleaning, so...

[AlexWyattMommy]

Missionary with an Art Deco flair.

[schnerk]

You guys have fun. I am off to Disney World through Tuesday!

:)

[mommytotwo]

Have fun Alex. I think there will be something waiting for you upon your return home:goodvibes .

[mommytotwo]

Good morning everyone. Don't forget to switch your calendars to this new month :).

Todays QOTD is-
*What sort of activities or outgoings do you, and your family like to go on, or attend?

[Passions71203]

Good morning everyone. Don't forget to switch your calendars to this new month :).

Todays QOTD is-
*What sort of activities or outgoings do you, and your family like to go on, or attend?

Not just in the month of march right?
Well every year we go to a local Family Camp (Faith Based) its a nice way to get away from jobs, stress back home, etc.
We also go on little day trips like to the Zoo, etc.
That's about it...

[mommytotwo]

If there were to be one restaurant, and one store to come into your town, which ones would you choose?

[mickeyfan2]

Restaurant - Qdoba
Store - some type of craft store

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would like a closer Chic-fil-a.

Store - craft or hobby type would be good.

[pennst8r]

I would be nice to have some kind of fast food to be nearby. I'd be happy with a Wendy's.

THere's a strip mall coming in soon...we've all been waiting for it because the rumor is Target is the anchor store.


ps Has the flu/whatever else is going around hit anyone else's house?? I feel like we've been passing things around forever! :sick:

[mickeyfan2]

I would be nice to have some kind of fast food to be nearby. I'd be happy with a Wendy's.

THere's a strip mall coming in soon...we've all been waiting for it because the rumor is Target is the anchor store.


ps Has the flu/whatever else is going around hit anyone else's house?? I feel like we've been passing things around forever! :sick:

Where will it be?

[mommytotwo]

I would be nice to have some kind of fast food to be nearby. I'd be happy with a Wendy's.

THere's a strip mall coming in soon...we've all been waiting for it because the rumor is Target is the anchor store.


ps Has the flu/whatever else is going around hit anyone else's house?? I feel like we've been passing things around forever! :sick:

Yes, it happened at our house, and to many of my daughter's classmates.

[JLitfin]

chipotle mexican grill - first, Chic-fil-a - second

I would love a craft store or a Costco Wholesale club

[pennst8r]

Hope you're all recovered, Patsy! I think all 3 boys will be in school tomorrow. YAY!:banana:


The strip mall is being planned for right here by the turnpike entrance.

[Passions71203]

1- Sonic or Skyline Chili
2- Target or Toys R Us

[mommytotwo]

Happy Girls Day!!!

If you were to invent a new sandwich for McDonalds, what would it consist of, and what would you name it?

[schnerk]

Happy Girls Day!!!

If you were to invent a new sandwich for McDonalds, what would it consist of, and what would you name it?

I would have to say the McScorcher... A chicken Patty coated in spicy buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbs... Mmmmmm...

[Kirby]

Hey everyone! I've been out of the loop for the past four days. I went with the drill team to Galveston for a competition. It's good to be back home.

What sort of activities or outgoings do you, and your family like to go on, or attend?
Whatever strikes our fancy.

If there were to be one restaurant, and one store to come into your town, which ones would you choose?
Restaurant - a buffet type place
Store - a book store

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would name it "McWhachamacallit"

It would bottom layer bun
burger with cheese, ketchup & mustard & pickle
bun layer
chicken patty with bacon, lettuce, special sauce
topped with a bun


I myself would never eat it. :rotfl2:


And we've been hit with one sickness after the other. Eldest has a stomach virus, youngest as strep, DH had Shingles and I'm still recovering from the stomach bug. Been sick all weekend, but I did lose 4 pounds. ;)

I have an exchange to shop for, but I don't want to send these cooties to a new home, so I will be ordering online.

[Passions71203]

Hmm...something that had ham on it since our Mcdonalds doesn't serve any Ham and Cheese..:love:

[mommytotwo]

What are your top five favorite desserts?

[Kirby]

What are your top five favorite desserts?
This is a hard one. Let's see.....

Peach cobbler
Lemon pound cake
Lime sherbet
Snickerdoodles
Cinnamon roll pizza
Plain cheese cake (sorry, had to add a 6th)
Chocolate cake without icing (and a 7th)

[mommytotwo]

*Tiramisu
*Dobash cake
*Cheesecake
*Blueberry cheesecake ice cream
*Guava cake

[mommytotwo]

As Spring is here, the sun is settings later so we are having longer periods of daylight time. What are some late afternoon activities that you like to do to take advantage of this?

[JLitfin]

As Spring is here, the sun is settings later so we are having longer periods of daylight time. What are some late afternoon activities that you like to do to take advantage of this?

While I don't really have a choice, we are entering into baseball season. This is my son's last season of High School, so guess what I'll be doing 3 days a week. You got it, watching games, I love watching his games, I'll miss it when he graduates. Not sure how many college games we'll get to next year since he'll be about 5 hours away.

[KNEIPPK]

As Spring is here, the sun is settings later so we are having longer periods of daylight time. What are some late afternoon activities that you like to do to take advantage of this?

sitting on the porch with something good on the grill- we have started already

[Kirby]

Just sitting outside on the patio talking with Joe. I do miss the spring sports activities that my kids used to do.

[schnerk]

As Spring is here, the sun is settings later so we are having longer periods of daylight time. What are some late afternoon activities that you like to do to take advantage of this?

DO late afternoon naps count? :)

Back in the real world, I will be taking my DD4 to soccer practice and running out of excuses to skip the gym...

[mommytotwo]

We like to grill as well, water our plants, and let the kids play outside for a longer period of time.

[mommytotwo]

What is for dinner tonight?

Today's QOTD is-What would you make with the following ingredients?
*Peanuts-
*Pork-
*Slices of American cheese-
*Lettuce-
*Shrimp-

[kimbac3]

Hello Everyone!! I'm just checking in. I haven't been doing to much lately. I've been pretty sick.

We had really bad storm last night - this morning I found our trampoline 4 feet off the ground into the trees!!:eek: :scared1: So it's been fun trying to get it down!!

So for the QOTD
-What would you make with the following ingredients?
*Peanuts-
*Pork-
*Slices of American cheese-
*Lettuce-
*Shrimp-

I have no idea!! But I can tell you nothing with the lettuce. It's strictly for sandwiches and only DH's at that!! I guess I would coat the pork with crushed peanuts and bake it, then in the last few mins throw the cheese on top. I'd just cook the shrimp normally.

Kimba

[schnerk]

What is for dinner tonight?

Today's QOTD is-What would you make with the following ingredients?
*Peanuts-
*Pork-
*Slices of American cheese-
*Lettuce-
*Shrimp-

We had Green Chile Chicken and Salad tonight.

With those ingredients, I would make the world worst wrap :)

No, I would probably make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp w/ cheese served on a bed of lettuce... uhhh.. and peanuts

[mommytotwo]

All of the ingredients do not have to be mixed to make one dish. You can use each ingredient given, and make a entree each :). But, the both of you are very creative.

[Kirby]

Since I just saw the question this morning, I'll answer for both days. We had Tacos last night and are having Chicken Cornbread Casserole tonight.

*Peanuts- Peanut Clusters
*Pork- grill it
*Slices of American cheese- grilled cheese sandwiches
*Lettuce- salad
*Shrimp- broil it

[kimbac3]

are having Chicken Cornbread Casserole tonight.


That sounds good!! Would you mind sharing your recipe??

Thanks,
Kimba

[Kirby]

I would be glad to. It's very easy.

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1 pkg corn muffin mix
chicken

In a saucepan, blend together soup and milk. Heat until bubbly. Turn into a 9X9X2 inch pan. Add chicken, distributing evenly. Meanwhile, prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions. Spread over chicken mixture. Bake at 425 degrees about 20 minutes or until brown.

Note: the recipe calls for 2 cans (5 1/2 oz ea.) boned chicken. Instead I cook either two chicken breasts or four thighs and cut them into bite size pieces.

I also add a tablespoon of sugar to the cornbread mix if it is not pre-sweetened. My aunt who gave me the recipe uses Jiffy cornbread mix but I find that too sweet. I prefer to use Martha White's yellow cornbread mix and add sugar to it.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to bring back an endangered spicies, what would it be?

[Kirby]

Is Patsy on vacation?

I'm not sure, I'll have to look and see what animals are endangered and get back with you.

[mommytotwo]

Is Patsy on vacation?

I'm not sure, I'll have to look and see what animals are endangered and get back with you.



Hi Susan. Nope, I am not on vacation, wish I was though :). It didn't seem like people were participating, so thought that maybe we would stop the QOTD. I will keep posting...thanks for checking the thread :).

[mommytotwo]

There are many different infomercials on these days. Which ones do you like, and dislike?
And, if you were to come up with a new product, what would it be? And which celebrity would you like to host your infomercial with?

[mommytotwo]

What do you do for Easter?

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you were to bring back an endangered spicies, what would it be?

Carolina Parakeet

What do you do for Easter?

Spend it with the ILs. Since we are there, we don't have much a tradition. They change plans sometimes.



I skipped the new product one, because sometimes my brain just doesn't want to think that hard. ;)

[Passions71203]

What do you do for Easter?

This year we are going to my parents house, my sisters birthday is on easter this year.:goodvibes

[KNEIPPK]

What do you do for Easter?

spend the time with the in-laws

[JLitfin]

What do you do for Easter?

We take turns doing the different holidays, this year Easter is going to be held at my sister's house.

[Kirby]

We'll spend Easter at my parents house like we usually do. My father is blind and it's easier on him to be in familar surroundings.

I'd bring back the horned toad. There are still some around but they are endangered I believe. I remember going hunting for them with my uncle in the summer. He was from Maryland and taught Biology in high school. He liked taking them back to show to his students.

I don't watch infomercials.

[mommytotwo]

We'll spend Easter at my parents house like we usually do. My father is blind and it's easier on him to be in familar surroundings.

I'd bring back the horned toad. There are still some around but they are endangered I believe. I remember going hunting for them with my uncle in the summer. He was from Maryland and taught Biology in high school. He liked taking them back to show to his students.

I don't watch infomercials.

Toads :scared1:

[schnerk]

What do you do for Easter?

Generally, we wake up and hunt for eggs. After that we makes eggs benedict. After breakfast we start making lunch. Ham, Potatoes, deviled eggs and rolls. Then we eat... and dream of football season. :(

[Kirby]

Ah, they're cute little things! They remind you of dinosaurs. I didn't know how to copy and paste a picture here but here is a link to one:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/

[mommytotwo]

Kirby, thank you for posting the link of the :scared1: scary things. I can't even open it to take a look at them :sad2: :scared1: .

For Easter, we get together with my cousin, and her family, my aunty them, and some other friends, and or family, and we have a egg hunt, followed by lunch.

[mommytotwo]

Here is a twist on todays QOTD-I am going to post a few different Smiles.

Using the smiles, make up a story, use each one in a different sentence, use your imagination, and have fun.


http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/6.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/excited/2.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/medical/5.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/mail/5.gif

[mickeyfan2]

DH http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif the bottle of wine we drank to celebrate our 25th Anniversary at WDW.

I am http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/6.gif about what happened to all that chocolate in my Easter basket.

We are so http://bestsmileys.com/excited/2.gif about our upcoming vacatoin.

If DH does not let me have my cake at WDW then he will be making a trip in this http://bestsmileys.com/medical/5.gif vehicle.

We are this happy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif on Christmas morning.

He http://bestsmileys.com/mail/5.gif is my best friend when he does not bring me any bills all week.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I opened thehttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/6.gifbut nothing came out.

http://bestsmileys.com/excited/2.gifI was glad because that meant no liquid to clean up off the floor.

But my DH need thishttp://bestsmileys.com/medical/5.gif when he saw how much we spent on the empty bottle.

We'll have to wait until http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif for a new one

that the http://bestsmileys.com/mail/5.gif brings.

The end.

[mommytotwo]

Very creative Colleen, and Ann.

:yay:

[mommytotwo]

For the next two weeks, my daughter who is five will be off for Spring Break. I will have to think of things that we can do at home, that are simple, and things that are not too messy since her little brother will get into things, and would want to join us. So, creative minds out there, what can we do? Some things that I already am thinking of doing are, Easter, and St.Patricks Day crafts, a treasure or scavenger hunt, outdoor play, water fun, working in the garden, and cooking/baking.

Also, what did you do during Spring Break when you were growing up, and what did you do, or what will you be doing with your kids?

[flying_babyb]

how does one start a exchange? I was thinking a vacation one would be fun for summer and I have a idea of how I want to do it but Im not sure the protocol on this site. Ive done swaps on the craftsters board.

[mommytotwo]

how does one start a exchange? I was thinking a vacation one would be fun for summer and I have a idea of how I want to do it but Im not sure the protocol on this site. Ive done swaps on the craftsters board.

You would put together all of your info.
Name, address, cost of exchange, send by dates, and so fourth. Tell the participants what type of exchange it is, and what is required of them, ....
And have participants pm you to sign up.
Try taking a look at the current or past exchanges to get a feel of what info. you should put down on your sign up :).

[flying_babyb]

Oh thats like they do them on craftsters. I think I could handle that. Ive done a few thousand over there!

[mommytotwo]

What is your favorite dinner meal?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Anything with pasta, sauce & cheese.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't remember doing much for spring break as a kid.
My boys spend every break or long weekend with the ILs. We will be going to Pigeon Forge after Easter this year.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to teach a class of some sort to high schoolers based upon your hobby, what you know, and have knowledge of....what would you teach them?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Scrapbooking or reading a good book.

[bobbiwoz]

I don't remember doing much for spring break as a kid.
My boys spend every break or long weekend with the ILs. We will be going to Pigeon Forge after Easter this year.

Have a great time! We have a weekend planned in Pigeon Forge in April!
Bobbi:goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

Sadly my hobby would include logic puzzles. They would hate me and I would be stoned before the class was over.

[flying_babyb]

to the mom with the kid on spring break:
SLIME (the nice eatable kind, just incase the little one eats it)
yarn bugs (big hit at the YMCA afterschool program)
coloring pages (let her put them up on a wall for a gallery)
Teach her to sew (hey, i learned at 5)
bake cookies (messy but fun)
pick a county and visit it (go to libary, find a recipe and cook, make art, My Y kids love this)
Beads?
Take a day trip somewere (can be fun)

[mommytotwo]

to the mom with the kid on spring break:
SLIME (the nice eatable kind, just incase the little one eats it)
yarn bugs (big hit at the YMCA afterschool program)
coloring pages (let her put them up on a wall for a gallery)
Teach her to sew (hey, i learned at 5)
bake cookies (messy but fun)
pick a county and visit it (go to libary, find a recipe and cook, make art, My Y kids love this)
Beads?
Take a day trip somewere (can be fun)


Thank you for those ideas.

[mommytotwo]

Happy St.Patricks Day everyone!

Today's QOTD is-
How many of you will be doing something to celebrate St.Patricks Day? Wearing green, eatting corned beef, and cabbage, drinking green beer, going to a pub....?


I will be making corned beef, and cabbage for dinner tonight. And will make green sprinkle pancakes, and magical green milk for my daughter, and son.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Yes, we will celebrate too!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Wearing of the green, corned beef & cabbage, green jello for dessert.

[Kirby]

I'm wearing the green today but that's about it. I'm exhausted! We did ten hours of Girl Scout cookie booth sales this weekend. The weather was great but boy do I have a sun burn. We're heading to downtown Dallas tomorrow for another three hours during the lunch hour. Hopefully we'll sell off what we have left.

If you were to teach a class of some sort to high schoolers based upon your hobby, what you know, and have knowledge of....what would you teach them?
I like to crochet and sew so it would be something along that line. I also like to do crafts and it would be fun to line up some for them to do.


What is your favorite dinner meal?
I like a lot of different foods. My pick (at the moment) is Cheese Nip Chicken that I make. If I were to answer this question later today, it would probably be a totally different answer. :teeth:

[mommytotwo]

If you had to pick three words to describe yourself, what would they be? Ex.creative, organized, stubborn.....

[Kirby]

Listener, organized, optimistic

[PixieDust32]

:tinker:

[mommytotwo]

There has been many exchanges done on this board, what are you top five exchanges that you personally like?

[schnerk]

There has been many exchanges done on this board, what are you top five exchanges that you personally like?

1. Regional Food
2. Color Green
3. Christmas regift

[AlexWyattMommy]

Disney Pins
Disney only themed (like Tink)
Socks :)
Re-gift
Regional food

[pilikia97]

QotD 3/19 answer:

Lime Green exchange
Christmas Stocking
Christmas Ornament
Easter/Spring basket
Disney Only

I just wish I had the money to start participating regularly again lol! :headache:

[mommytotwo]

*Christmas Present Exchange
*Christmas Ornament Exchange
*Cooking Exchanges
*UNbirthday Present Exchange
*Regional Food Exchange

[mommytotwo]

Do you enjoy socializing, and going to food events? There are a few here like a chocolate festival, beer, and other food events.

If you were to attend three different type of food or drink events which ones would they be? Ex. A wine festival, lobster fest.....?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm not real social that way. Don't like crowds bumping into me when I'm trying to eat.

That said, I have gone to local events like "Taste of Cincinnati" "Taste of Blue Ash" and I went to a beer tasting fest once (way back when I young and could do those things. :) )

[Kirby]

There has been many exchanges done on this board, what are you top five exchanges that you personally like?
I haven't participated in a while but the ones that I really enjoyed were:

T-Shirt
Locally Made


Do you enjoy socializing, and going to food events?
I'm not a socializer. Joe and I are not party people. That being said, I enjoy going and trying new things and it doesn't bother me to be around a lot of strangers.

[mommytotwo]

What day of the week is your favorite, and why do you like that day the best?

[schnerk]

What day of the week is your favorite, and why do you like that day the best?

I am a big fan of Wednesday's. Great TV and we take the kids to a local Hot Wing restaurant for live trivia.

[Meriweather]

Some people are wondering about the post office and tomorrow.

2008 Postal Holidays

* Tuesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
* Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
* Monday, February 18 - Washington's Birthday (President's Day)
* Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day
* Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
* Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
* Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day
* Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
* Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
* Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
* Thursday, January 1, 2009 - New Year's Day

[Kirby]

I don't know if I have a favorite day of the week but my least favorite is Sunday. Sunday afternoons and evenings just seem to drag by here lately.

[mommytotwo]

Some people are wondering about the post office and tomorrow.

2008 Postal Holidays

* Tuesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
* Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
* Monday, February 18 - Washington's Birthday (President's Day)
* Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day
* Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
* Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
* Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day
* Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
* Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
* Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
* Thursday, January 1, 2009 - New Year's Day



Thank you very much Nancy. I am glad to hear that the post office is open tomorrow :goodvibes . Hoping to recieve some parcels, and hoping that some exchanges get to their destinations tomorrow.

[schnerk]

Thank you very much Nancy. I am glad to hear that the post office is open tomorrow :goodvibes . Hoping to recieve some parcels, and hoping that some exchanges get to their destinations tomorrow.


I have my families pin's in their packages and I'm just waiting for addresses. :)

[Meriweather]

I have my families pin's in their packages and I'm just waiting for addresses. :)

Almost time!!

[Kirby]

You're up early this morning Nancy. How are you doing?

I thought I would never fly again but one of the chaperones for Carol's band trip to New York had a stroke this week and I said I would fill in. I'm a nervous wreck!! My doctor has prescribed some generic Xanax. I've never taken the stuff. I hope that it works!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

You're up early this morning Nancy. How are you doing?

I thought I would never fly again but one of the chaperones for Carol's band trip to New York had a stroke this week and I said I would fill in. I'm a nervous wreck!! My doctor has prescribed some generic Xanax. I've never taken the stuff. I hope that it works!

Dear Kirby,
Sending you :goodvibes . I had that problem for years and my rx always worked like a dream. My last trip (last week) I didn't even take it for my flight home as I was so so so happy to be going home, I was able to enjoy the beauty of the flight. so that is huge progress. You will be :thumbsup2

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[Kirby]

Thanks, Daisy! We're leaving Wednesday morning and coming back on Saturday. I'll need all the pixie dust and good vibes I can get.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Thanks, Daisy! We're leaving Wednesday morning and coming back on Saturday. I'll need all the pixie dust and good vibes I can get.
You've got it Susan!!! :grouphug:
Your trip will 'fly by' (groan) and you will be back before you know it!!!

[Meriweather]

Doing well, Susan.
Putting out house up for sale this weekend :eek:
I don't like to fly, but it beats driving places, so I put up with it. I like the noise reducing ear phones and listen to music or watch a DVD and it goes by pretty fast.

[mommytotwo]

:grouphug: you can do it Susan. Have your daughter, and someone else that you know sit between you so that you can be occupied during the trip. Bring things to keep you busy, and I would watch a dvd as well to make the time fly by. Good luck. :wizard:

[mommytotwo]

If you were to host a party, and were to have one celebrity join you, and your family, and friends, who would you choose, and what type of foods would you serve?

[Kirby]

Gee, I don't know who I would pick much less what I would serve.

[AlexWyattMommy]

It would have to be a 30 minute Rachel Ray meal party. My youngest :love: her. I'd like to have her cook for me.

I don't like any one day over another, so I couldn't answer that question.

[pennst8r]

Nancy, where are you moving to?

Geesh, I must have been off the boards longer than I thought! :goodvibes

[Meriweather]

Nancy, where are you moving to?

Geesh, I must have been off the boards longer than I thought! :goodvibes

AZ :sunny: But not for a while yet....maybe 6-9 months...but that depends on when this house sells, so it could be sooner.
DS is there. DD is going in July when she gets out of school.
Can't wait for the family to all be close again :love:

[mommytotwo]

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

I was looking online at different stores, and I came across a store that sold lemon bundt cakes for an :scared1: eye popping amount. Wow, if I could sell my cakes at that price, and go into business, I would be very happy.

So today's QOTD is-
If you were to make something to sell online, what would it be, and how much would you charge for it before shipping, and handling?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Scrapbooked Altered Paperbag Albums. Depending upon how much embellishment a person wanted - $25 - $50 dollars.

Here is a sample

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/paperbag%20albums/th_100_1172.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/paperbag%20albums/?action=view&current=8603921f.pbw)
click to start slideshow

[mickeyfan2]

Happy Easter

[Kirby]

HAPPY EASTER!!

I don't know if there is anything I would want to make at this point to sell on-line but at a younger age I probably would have been interested in candy.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Happy Easter

Something fun and Disney themed for kids, like Tinkerbell 'party in a box' or such

[mommytotwo]

Scrapbooked Altered Paperbag Albums. Depending upon how much embellishment a person wanted - $25 - $50 dollars.

Here is a sample

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You are very talented, and those pooh tags are cute. :love:

[pennst8r]

Happy Easter!

Chocolates--molded chocolates, lollipops, and choc/sprinkle covered pretzel rods. And I have the same reaction as you, Patsy, when I see what people charge online!

I actually looked into selling dog treats that I make. You can make them look like real cookies/cupcakes.


Nancy, we were in AZ this time last year. It was really pretty. We have family in Scottsdale and Goodyear.

[mommytotwo]

Happy Easter!

Chocolates--molded chocolates, lollipops, and choc/sprinkle covered pretzel rods. And I have the same reaction as you, Patsy, when I see what people charge online!

I actually looked into selling dog treats that I make. You can make them look like real cookies/cupcakes.


Nancy, we were in AZ this time last year. It was really pretty. We have family in Scottsdale and Goodyear.


I have looked into buying molded chocolates, and lollipops as party favors. You should start a business :).
There is a company here that sells dog treats, and I think that would be a neat gift to give a furry friend.

[Meriweather]

Nancy, we were in AZ this time last year. It was really pretty. We have family in Scottsdale and Goodyear.

Well then ...after we move, you will have to let me know when you visit and we can do a meet. There are a couple other DISers in that area also :)

[mommytotwo]

If you were to open a restaurant, what type of food would you serve, and what would be your house speciality?

[mickeyfan2]

It would be Mexican food. My secialty would be a chicken fajita.

[Kirby]

Home cooking with chicken fried steak as my specialty. It's hard to find a good one these days.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Home cooking with chicken fried steak as my specialty. It's hard to find a good one these days.

Yum!!!!!!

[pennst8r]

I have trouble figuring out menus for dinner for the 5 of us:rotfl2: I don't think anyone would want to come to my restaurant!

[mommytotwo]

What different types of party favors have you recieved at parties, and weddings? Which one was your most favorite, and least favorite?

[Kirby]

The only wedding I've been to that had party favors was my neice's. Everyone (couples received one together) received a wallet sized pewter photo frame that had our name written on a creme sheet of paper. It's very nice.

I haven't received party favors at a party since I was a kid.

One thing I've seen that I've liked is the Yankee Candle party favors. Maybe I'll see one of those at a wedding one day.

[kimbac3]

What different types of party favors have you recieved at parties, and weddings? Which one was your most favorite, and least favorite?

At my niece's wedding we made chocolate molded lollipops. It was a western theme and we did hats and boots.

For my wedding...almost 17 yrs ago....we had potpourri sachets. I still have a few and they still smell good:thumbsup2

I've actually received Save the date "favors". My DH's family is quite wealthy and when they send out the save the date cards we get custom tins with mints, magnets, tin match cases, all kinds of stuff! I'm sure the favors for these weddings have all been amazing too, but we don't attend. Too much pressure on what to give as a gift:confused3 :headache: Besides they are usually in North Jersey (at least 2hours away) and our kids are never invited.

[JLitfin]

What different types of party favors have you recieved at parties, and weddings? Which one was your most favorite, and least favorite?


We attended a wedding of a dear friend of ours and they had the reception at a local winery, they had small bottles of wine with their names and wedding date printed on the label and gave as favors. When I spoke to them a couple of months later she told me that they didn't even get one, I felt bad because she really wanted one, some of her guest were taking two or three bottles.

When my boys were younger and still had parties, I would put together favors for their b-days such as school supplies (I put all kinds of supplies in a pencil box), plus a beach favor (I purchased beach items and placed them in a sand bucket). We had summer b-days, I really miss those days when I planned parties for them.

[Kirby]

Ok, guys, I'm off to New York early tomorrow morning. I got so nervous I had to start taking my Xanax today. We're visiting the Good Morning America studios Friday morning so if you watch GMA, look for us. The kids are all wearing black long sleeved t-shirts with a red hawk descending upon New York. They are the Mighty Hawk Band from Heath, TX.

[mommytotwo]

Ok, guys, I'm off to New York early tomorrow morning. I got so nervous I had to start taking my Xanax today. We're visiting the Good Morning America studios Friday morning so if you watch GMA, look for us. The kids are all wearing black long sleeved t-shirts with a red hawk descending upon New York. They are the Mighty Hawk Band from Heath, TX.

Have a safe trip, and try not to be nervous.

As for the QOTD-I thought that for most parties, people gave out favors. I know that for birthday parties that we attend here, we don't always get favors, and something the kids only recieve candies that they get from the pinata, while other times, they may also recieve goodie bags. I guess I learned something new.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Ok, guys, I'm off to New York early tomorrow morning. I got so nervous I had to start taking my Xanax today. We're visiting the Good Morning America studios Friday morning so if you watch GMA, look for us. The kids are all wearing black long sleeved t-shirts with a red hawk descending upon New York. They are the Mighty Hawk Band from Heath, TX.

You will do GREAT Kirby!
I will watch for you on GMA!! Enjoy NYC!!!!!:lovestruc
xoxoxoxo

[DearDaisyinDurham]

one of my favorite kid parties to give was end of school pool party, we did beach buckets in different colors with the kids' names on them, filled with fun things then we swam, had dinner and then a pinata and finally the cake, i wish i had digital pictures of it

[mommytotwo]

If you were to teach a subject at a high school, what would it be?

[schnerk]

If you were to teach a subject at a high school, what would it be?

Honors History. Or Home Ec for men... :rotfl2:

[mickeyfan2]

Math - algebra or calculus

[pennst8r]

Honors History. Or Home Ec for men... :rotfl2:

:rotfl: You're brave!

DS12 is taking what we used to call Home Ec, it's now Family Consumer Sciences at our school. (??) :goodvibes He is NOT looking forward to sewing, but loves cooking. He's even cooking at home now.


My dad and stepmom both taught high school in Pittsburgh. After listening to their stories most of my life, I would never want to teach those grades. Maybe elementary school....then Science.

[JLitfin]

If you were to teach a subject at a high school, what would it be?


I would probably teach Art

[mommytotwo]

If you were to be any type of doctor, what would you specialize in, and why?

[kimbac3]

If you were to teach a subject at a high school, what would it be?

I guess that because I homeschool my kids, and my oldest is in 10th grade that I teach all subjects! I enjoy History the best though.

If you were to be any type of doctor, what would you specialize in, and why?

I'd be an ER doctor. I work well under pressure.

Kimba

[pennst8r]

If you were to be any type of doctor, what would you specialize in, and why?

A vetrinarian
And not just because my kids are monkeys. ;)

[kimbac3]

A vetrinarian
And not just because my kids are monkeys. ;)

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

If you had to eat out everyday for dinner by yourself, which restaurant would you choose, and what would be your top three things that you would choose to eat?

[mommytotwo]

If you were to be a voice of a cartoon character, which character would you pick?

[Luv2Roam]

Gawrsh... I think I would be Goofy. ;)

[kimbac3]

If you were to be a voice of a cartoon character, which character would you pick?

My kids and DH said I should do Mulan.

Now why they think a little blonde Scotch/Irish woman would be a good Chinese girl :confused3

Guess they based it on attitude:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have lots of catching up to do.
If you were to be any type of doctor, what would you specialize in, and why?
I too would prefer to work with animals than people. People complain too much, animals just bite. ;)

If you had to eat out everyday for dinner by yourself, which restaurant would you choose, and what would be your top three things that you would choose to eat?
I could eat every day at Chipolte. I would have the vegetarian fajhita burrito, chips & salsa and a large ice tea. EVERYDAY.

If you were to be a voice of a cartoon character, which character would you pick?
I could do Dory from Finding Nemo.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to discover a time capsule that your parent/parents had put together when you were one year old, what would you hope to find?

[Kirby]

Hey, guys! I'm back and I survived! Thank God for Xanax!!!

We stayed at the Grand Hyatt and walked to Times Square every day, sometimes more than once. The hotel was fabulous! And the beds were great! The kids sounded great in Carnegie Hall and we got to keep the playbill that was posted on the outside. Thursday night we went to see Wicked. If you get a chance, it's definately a must see musical. The kids were so hyped up about it that the band director decided that Wicked will be their marching season program next fall. He had already decided on something else but since this next year is not a state competition season, this will be so much more fun to do and they will have a good time playing around with it.

We went to the Twin Towers area and our tour guide did a very good job of talking to us about it. The band went on a Circle Line Harbor Tour. I tried to go but just 10 minutes on the docked boat, I had to get off. So, I had the privilege of walking all the way from the harbor to my hotel. There were no cabs to be had until I got to Broadway and by then I knew that I didn't have that much farther to walk so I just kept going.

Friday evening we met up the the Naked Cowboy on Times Square. You know the one that only wears a cowboy hat, boots and a pair of tighty whiteys? The girls that were with me were so excited to get a picture with him!

Did anyone happen to see the band on GMA? Carol was on tv. In the last 30 minutes you could see her behind Chris as he talked with the visiting chef. The kids loved being on GMA even though they had to be outside the studio by 6 am and stood in line for over an hour. Then they were crammed in like sardines for two hours. Carol said she really liked Robin but thought Diane a little stuck up.

If you were to teach a subject at a high school, what would it be?
Remedial math if they were to offer it. I love algebra and trig but would not like to teach it.

If you were to be any type of doctor, what would you specialize in, and why?
I don't think that I would like to be a doctor.

If you had to eat out everyday for dinner by yourself, which restaurant would you choose, and what would be your top three things that you would choose to eat?
To be honest, I don't have a favorite restaurant at the moment but my favorite would be one that had a huge selection of different foods to eat.

If you were to be a voice of a cartoon character, which character would you pick?
Jerry of Tom and Jerry. He doesn't speak. ;)

If you were to discover a time capsule that your parent/parents had put together when you were one year old, what would you hope to find?
A photo album, memoirs, things like that.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

So glad your trip went well!!!!!
I love hearing about NYC and your experiences sounded awesome.

Welcome Home.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you were to discover a time capsule that your parent/parents had put together when you were one year old, what would you hope to find?

Pictures of all the relatives I didn't get to meet.

[mommytotwo]

Welcome home. Sounds like you had a very memorable trip, as well as the band members. :yay:

[mommytotwo]

If you were to own a restaurant franchise, which would it be, and why?

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you were to own a restaurant franchise, which would it be, and why?

I would pick Chic-fil-a.

I love chicken. I love their philosophy and beliefs. I love always having Sunday off to spend with your family or worship as you wish. I love how they always give back to their community. I really want a cow themed truck!

[mommytotwo]

I would pick Chic-fil-a.

I love chicken. I love their philosophy and beliefs. I love always having Sunday off to spend with your family or worship as you wish. I love how they always give back to their community. I really want a cow themed truck!

I googled to check if Chic-fil-a was closed on sundays, and is impressed that they are, so why. We don't have one here, or I have never tried anything from there.

I would want a In-N-Out Burger here.

[Kirby]

I would be a Chick-Fil-A owner also.

[schnerk]

I would own a Sports Bar/Hot Wing place. That way, I could watch all of the games AND eat hot wings all day! Heaven!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to create a menu in which your foods would be served at a sporting event, what 5 items would you make?

[JLitfin]

If you were to own a restaurant franchise, which would it be, and why?

I would own a sports bar. With all the sports fans in my family I would put everyone to work.

[Kirby]

If you were to create a menu in which your foods would be served at a sporting event, what 5 items would you make?
The easy stuff, hot dogs, chili dogs, nachos, corny dogs and chili pie.

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you were to create a menu in which your foods would be served at a sporting event, what 5 items would you make?

Well, in real life this would never happen, so lets go with BBQ wings, BBQ pulled pork, BBQ pulled Chicken, BBQ chips, and Bomb Pops. :rotfl2:

[mommytotwo]

If you were to make five individual dishes, using these ingredients, what would you make with each?

*Eggplant-
*Squash-
*Crab-
*Bacon-
*Ground beef-

[Kirby]

*Eggplant- nothing, don't care for it
*Squash- add it to stir fry
*Crab- maybe crab cakes
*Bacon- baked beans
*Ground beef - chili (that's what I'm having for dinner tonight)

I'm so happy! My Bluebonnets are a blooming! :flower: :flower:

[AlexWyattMommy]

*Eggplant-baked with cheese
*Squash-baked with cheese
*Crab-crab cakes
*Bacon-BLTs
*Ground beef-Tacos

[pilikia97]

*Eggplant- Eggplant Parmesan
*Squash- Butternut Squash soup
*Crab- Stffed Mushrooms
*Bacon- nothing! Bacon is best as is, pure and untainted lol!
*Ground beef- Red or Green chile burritos, smothered inside and out

(I actually do not cook much so the first two things I have no idea about, but the last three I have actually made many times lol) :thumbsup2

[pennst8r]

I'm so tired of cooking...I'd rather just come to ya'lls restaurant and eat. :laughing:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

*Eggplant- very lightly bread and fry it and yum yum yum
*Squash- bake it and top w/ brown sugar
*Crab- well crab salad I think
*Bacon- does this have to be improved upon, it's near perfection
*Ground beef - tacos

Now I am so hungry

[mommaU4]

Hi everyone! :wave2:

I thought since I was back into the exchanges again, that I'd stop in and say hi here, if that's ok. :flower3:

I love reading the Qotd. I went back a few pages and have been reading some of them. Good idea, and fun too! :)

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hello. :goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

Hi everyone! :wave2:

I thought since I was back into the exchanges again, that I'd stop in and say hi here, if that's ok. :flower3:

I love reading the Qotd. I went back a few pages and have been reading some of them. Good idea, and fun too! :)

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hello. :goodvibes


It is nice to have you here Beth. Anyone can come, and join us here with answering the QOTD, and also to stop by and chat :).

[AlexWyattMommy]

I always read the QOTD, but don't always answer. Either I cannot think of something clever or I'm just stumped with some of them. And then I'll think of a good answer a week later. Which means these must really be good for memory exercises if I can remember a Question a week later. :thumbsup2

[Meriweather]

Just found out the traveling Disney store is in the area!! :woohoo: I am headed there today.....stopping by the bank first ;)
On the lookout for pins!!! (and other things ;) )

[mommaU4]

I always read the QOTD, but don't always answer. Either I cannot think of something clever or I'm just stumped with some of them. And then I'll think of a good answer a week later. Which means these must really be good for memory exercises if I can remember a Question a week later. :thumbsup2
They must be! Sometimes I cannot remember what I had for lunch the day before.
Or maybe that just means it wasn't very good. LOL

I didn't answer the last one about cooking because I wouldn't eat anything with Eggplant, Squash, Crab, Bacon or Ground Beef. :rolleyes1 I'm boring when it comes to food. And then I wonder why I have picky kids. :rolleyes:

My step-dad is Filipino and can do wonderful things with Eggplant, and my mom LOVES Squash. I'm sure they wonder where they went wrong with me. :sad2:


Just found out the traveling Disney store is in the area!! :woohoo: I am headed there today.....stopping by the bank first ;)
On the lookout for pins!!! (and other things ;) )

A traveling Disney store. How fun!! :yay: I hope you get some awesome finds! You'll have to let us know what you end up with. :thumbsup2


Have a good day everyone. I'm off to mail out some exchanges actually. And to stop at Sam's Club. Anyone need anything? ;)

[pennst8r]

Anyone need anything? ;)

If they're have a sale on sanity, pick me up some. :goodvibes My kids have used mine up.

[mommytotwo]

They must be! Sometimes I cannot remember what I had for lunch the day before.
Or maybe that just means it wasn't very good. LOL

I didn't answer the last one about cooking because I wouldn't eat anything with Eggplant, Squash, Crab, Bacon or Ground Beef. :rolleyes1 I'm boring when it comes to food. And then I wonder why I have picky kids. :rolleyes:

My step-dad is Filipino and can do wonderful things with Eggplant, and my mom LOVES Squash. I'm sure they wonder where they went wrong with me. :sad2:




A traveling Disney store. How fun!! :yay: I hope you get some awesome finds! You'll have to let us know what you end up with. :thumbsup2


Have a good day everyone. I'm off to mail out some exchanges actually. And to stop at Sam's Club. Anyone need anything? ;)



If you see some Brussels, and Zingers could you get me some. It is making me nuts that I checked about 7 stores, and they all don't have them. :confused:

[mommytotwo]

What was the most thoughtful Random Act of Kindness that someone had done for you?

[mommaU4]

If they're have a sale on sanity, pick me up some. :goodvibes My kids have used mine up.
LOL Well, I suppose if any where was to sell sanity, Sam's or Costco would be a good place for it because that's one thing parents need to buy by the case load.



If you see some Brussels, and Zingers could you get me some. It is making me nuts that I checked about 7 stores, and they all don't have them. :confused:
That's so weird. I'll have to make a point to look for them next time I go out.

[lisadoll93]

What was the most thoughtful Random Act of Kindness that someone had done for you?

Before ds was born we did not have a lot of money, a co-worker dropped off 3 boxes of NWT, EUC osh kosh boy clothes/shoes sizes 0-3 months to 12-18 months. It got us thru his first year. Her cousin was a manager at one of the stores and had a son 18 month older than ds.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

What was the most thoughtful Random Act of Kindness that someone had done for you?

Reaching out to me when I was grieving an awful loss...
I like to look for ways to perform little acts when I can, paying tolls for cars behind me and all, but when someone took the time to just sit with me and grieve with me, that meant the world

xoxoxoxoxoxo

[Meriweather]

A traveling Disney store. How fun!! :yay: I hope you get some awesome finds! You'll have to let us know what you end up with. :thumbsup2



It is like the permanent one there in Las Vegas, Beth ;)
They prices have gone up a lot :( They had some of the same things they had last year at a lot higher prices. Disappointing.
but :blush: I did get 14 new pins.....but not much else.

[mommytotwo]

I have a houseful of sick people :(. So today's QOTD is-
When you are sick, what makes you feel better?

[Kirby]

What was the most thoughtful Random Act of Kindness that someone had done for you?
You know, I can't remember.

I have a houseful of sick people . So today's QOTD is-
When you are sick, what makes you feel better?
For people just to leave me alone. I don't like someone hovering over me. Also, just actually feeling better.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have a houseful of sick people :(. So today's QOTD is-
When you are sick, what makes you feel better?

Hot tea, a good book and time to myself. 'course in real life the only part I get is the hot tea. :rotfl2:

[schnerk]

I have a houseful of sick people :(. So today's QOTD is-
When you are sick, what makes you feel better?

Hmmmm.. Homemade Chicked and Dumplings, spending the whole day in old sweats and watching cheesy old Disney movies (Snowball Express, Lot's of Luck, North Avenue Irregulars, Blackbeards Ghost... etc.)

[mommaU4]

It is like the permanent one there in Las Vegas, Beth ;)
They prices have gone up a lot :( They had some of the same things they had last year at a lot higher prices. Disappointing.
but :blush: I did get 14 new pins.....but not much else.
That's so cool. We actually went there yesterday! And I told Ruben (my DH) about the traveling one you were going to. Sorry the prices were higher then what they had been. That's a bummer.
I picked up some pins too. About 6 of them. The prices were in the $4 and $5 range so it was too good a price not too.


I have a houseful of sick people :(. So today's QOTD is-
When you are sick, what makes you feel better?
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear your family is sick. I hope they get to feeling better fast. :wizard:

What makes me feel better.... Hmmm. Well, I'm 36 years old and the sound of my mom's voice still makes me feel better. When I'm sick I'll give her a call (she's in MI) and just hearing her always makes me feel better.
Guess some things never change. LOL


Hot tea, a good book and time to myself. 'course in real life the only part I get is the hot tea. :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: Ain't that the truth! Moms are not allowed to get sick. :rolleyes:

[JLitfin]

I usually spend the day in bed away from everyone and watch TV. I feel better just being in bed taking it easy.

[mommaU4]

Since we were talking about random acts of kindness yesterday, I thought I'd share what someone did for us today.

We were at a car wash, one of those $5 ones that you pay first and then stay in your car and drive through. Well, the attendant came up to us and collected the $5 and then we were sitting there waiting our turn, when he comes back to our window.

My DH put his window down and the guy hands him back his $5 and says, "Don't worry about it, this one's on me." Then he smiled and walked off.

It was kind of weird at first and my DH and I were just looking at each other like "huh??" :rotfl2:
But we ended up with a free car wash thanks to this guy.

It wasn't something major, but it was sure nice and it brightened our day. Now I told DH we needed to find a way to pay it forward and do something nice for someone else now. :goodvibes

Anyway, sorry for rambling, just thought I'd share.

[Kirby]

That's cool, Beth!

[mommytotwo]

I came down with the flu :(. But here is the QOTD-

If you were to have a candy themed party where they had bowls of assorted candies, and your guests were given a bag to take home what they wanted, what ten candies, gum...would you choose to have?

[Kirby]

If you were to have a candy themed party where they had bowls of assorted candies, and your guests were given a bag to take home what they wanted, what ten candies, gum...would you choose to have?
MMMMM, candy! Let's see, what 10 candies would I choose. You can forget the gum! :laughing:

1. Bite size Heath Bars
2. Peanut M&M's
3. Bite size York Peppermint Patties
4. Starburst jelly beans
5. Brach's Fruit Slices
6. Tootsie Rolls
7. Bite size Hershey's Dark Chocolate Bars
8. Bite size Mr. Goodbars
9. Brach's Peanut Clusters
10. Bite size Cherry flavored Licorice

I said bite size because you mentioned putting the candy in bowls. I also prefer eating my candy in small pieces.

Hope you get to feeling better real soon!

[mommaU4]

I came down with the flu :(. But here is the QOTD-

If you were to have a candy themed party where they had bowls of assorted candies, and your guests were given a bag to take home what they wanted, what ten candies, gum...would you choose to have?

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon. :wizard:

Hmm, my candies would be fun or snack sized and I'd have:

1. Snickers
2. Reeses PB cups
3. Snickers
4. Twix
5. Snickers
6. Kisses with almonds
7. Snickers
8. Whatchamacallit
9. Snickers
10. Baby Ruth

(I like Snickers best. ;) )

[mommytotwo]

You were invited to a Texas BBQ, and there were three different types of entertainment there. Which three things would you like to see or even participate in?-(Ex.Square dancing).

[mommytotwo]

Were you grounded as a child or had gotten in trouble? Tell us about it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Were you grounded as a child or had gotten in trouble? Tell us about it.

Being the oldest, I was supposed to "know" better. So whenever we fought/argued/bickered, I was the one grounded. Which really wasn't too bad. It meant I had to stay in my room and read a book. I love to read.;)


You were invited to a Texas BBQ, and there were three different types of entertainment there. Which three things would you like to see or even participate in?-(Ex.Square dancing).

Othere than line & square, I don't know any other appropriate dances. But I would be willing to try them once I learned them

If you were to have a candy themed party where they had bowls of assorted candies, and your guests were given a bag to take home what they wanted, what ten candies, gum...would you choose to have?

Hershey's Bliss
Hershey's Mixed minatures
Mounds
Almond Joys
Dove dark
Dove milk
Ghiradelli dark
Ghiradelli milk with caramel
Ghiradelli white
Ghiradelli dark with mint

[mommaU4]

You were invited to a Texas BBQ, and there were three different types of entertainment there. Which three things would you like to see or even participate in?-(Ex.Square dancing).
Hmmm, the square dancing would be fun. And it would be cool to see some bull riding too.


Were you grounded as a child or had gotten in trouble? Tell us about it.

Oh yes. Once in the second grade a kid in my class was selling some gum. I didn't have any money and I knew my mom wouldn't give me any for something like that, so I found a jar of quarters up in my step-dads closet.

I took a few of them to use to buy the gum, figuring they'd never know. Well, turns out those quarters were really old and worth more then just 25 cents!

When the dad of the kid who sold me the gum saw them, he took them from his kid and called my parents to ask them if they knew I was using them as payment.

Busted! :eek: I was in big trouble and grounded for two weeks. But I learned my lesson and was actually never grounded again. :angel: (well, I wasn't really an angel after that, especially in high school, ;) , but I never did anything that they felt I needed to be grounded for)

[schnerk]

You were invited to a Texas BBQ, and there were three different types of entertainment there. Which three things would you like to see or even participate in?-(Ex.Square dancing).

I get invited to Texas BBQ's all the time! THe joy of living in Texas :)
I love to...
1. Drink Shiner Bock Beer
2. Play Washers (Like horseshoes, but with mettle washers and a hole dug into the ground)
3. Listen to some Outlaw Country on the radio (Willie, Waylon, David Allen Coe, Robert Earl Keen... etc)

Were you grounded as a child or had gotten in trouble? Tell us about it.


I spent a whole summer grounded once. :( I broke my brothers coller bone while we were rough housing, and then I kept getting caught sneaking out. It was a lousy summer.

[Kirby]

If you were to have a candy themed party where they had bowls of assorted candies, and your guests were given a bag to take home what they wanted, what ten candies, gum...would you choose to have?

I forgot about some candies. Sorry! I'll have to add to my list. :laughing:
11. Bite sized Mounds
12. Bite sized Almond Joy
13. Bite sized Snickers with almonds

You were invited to a Texas BBQ, and there were three different types of entertainment there. Which three things would you like to see or even participate in?-(Ex.Square dancing).

I think that it would be fun to square dance, line dance and listen to some country and western music. And since square dancing and line dancing are in the same category, I'd have some horse shoe tossing thrown in there for good measure. And, of course, it would all have to be done out under the stars and the big Texas sky!

Were you grounded as a child or had gotten in trouble? Tell us about it.
I remember getting spanked with a China Berry switch but I don't remember why. Though I did get in trouble once when my sister ate too many green plums from the tree beside our house and she got sick. My mom felt that I should have stopped her being the older child and all. I don't know why, I was eating them along side her and I didn't get sick. :confused3

[mommytotwo]

If you were to do one magic trick that you have seen done before on stage, which one would it be?

[schnerk]

If you were to do one magic trick that you have seen done before on stage, which one would it be?

Wow, tough one today... I have to say that I like the old one dollar bill into a hundred trick...

[AlexWyattMommy]

If you were to do one magic trick that you have seen done before on stage, which one would it be?

That I can really do or want to do?

Really, I can make money disappear. ;) Just watch me shop.

Want to do - make a rabbit come out of a hat.

[Kirby]

If you were to do one magic trick that you have seen done before on stage, which one would it be?
I'll have to think on this one. Probably any trick that will entertain or astound me.

[mommytotwo]

What was the most painful decision that you had to make?

[Kirby]

What was the most painful decision that you had to make?
Last Fall to not go on the band trip to New York which I ended up going on anyway to take the place of another chaperone that had had a stroke, so I guess I was meant to go on that trip. It really wasn't all that painful to make that decision but it was a hard one. I really haven't had any painful decisions to make just hard ones sometimes.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't know that I've had any painful decisions. Hard, but not really painful. Guess I've been blessed to not have to do that.

[schnerk]

What was the most painful decision that you had to make?

We had to get rid of our 2 dogs last year. The first dog, Kirby, was a Pug-Shizu mix who bit our daughter 2 times. :( The second dog Kelsey, a Basenji, went a week and a half later. She had never been alone and could not take it. She kept thinking that Kirby was locked in any room with the door closed. She would try to dig up the carpet and ended up cutting her paws up on the carpet tack stips. :( It was really rough...

[mommaU4]

What was the most painful decision that you had to make?

Hmm, I'd have to say making the decision to move from MI to Vegas. We used to live in CA and my grandparents had wanted us to move out to MI for awhile.

We finally decided in '04 to give it a try. We were out there for 3 years when we'd had enough of the winters, and made the choice to move back west.

My grandparents are getting older and cannot travel, so when we left, it was with the knowledge that it could very well be the last time we saw them alive and well.

[mommytotwo]

Do you like nuts? What types do you like, and dislike? How do you like your nuts prepared-honey roasted, chocolate, salted,....?

[Evita_W]

Do you like nuts? What types do you like, and dislike? How do you like your nuts prepared-honey roasted, chocolate, salted,....?

:laughing: Sorry just trying to be funny. I like all kinds of nuts but I cannot eat Walnuts. There is just something about them. They alwyas tear up my mouth. So, I just stay clear.

I am not big on salted. But, I LOVE candied nuts or CHOCOLATE!!:dance3: Oh yea be careful with that one.:rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Do you like nuts? What types do you like, and dislike? How do you like your nuts prepared-honey roasted, chocolate, salted,....?

Well, I think we've established back in November that I really like praline pecans. :rotfl2:
But I also like almonds, walnuts (in small doses) and cashews (only once in a while). I prefer my almonds honey roasted or lightly salted. Walnuts work best in chocolate chip cookies and cashews scream to be covered in carmel & milk chocolate.

Dang, now I'm hungry and I'm supposed to be watching what I eat. Guess I'll be having one those See's candies for breakfast. :rotfl2:

[Kirby]

I love nuts! Cashews just plain. Peanuts, plain, covered in chocolate, raw, you name it. Almonds, plain or covered in chocolate. Pecans, in brownies. And I have just recently decided that I really like walnuts, plain or in baked goods. I like other nuts also but those four are my favorites.

One of my favorite memories as a child was to get Spanish Peanuts at the mall. Our local mall was the first one built in the Dallas area. Sadly, it's been torn down. But anyway, there was this bakery that oddly enough also had a selection of nuts and I always chose the Spanish Peanuts over baked goods to eat. They were served warm. Yum!

[mommaU4]

I love nuts too! My favorite are toffee covered peanuts. Yum. But I also like nuts in things like brownies, or cookies, or chocolate and caramel.

[pilikia97]

I love lots of nuts! However, I do not particularly care for cashews :confused3 . My top 3 picks are pecans, macadamias, and peanuts :thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

What type of breads do you like? Do you like to stick to the basic french, white, sourdough breads? Or, do you like ones that have nuts, fruits, and such in them?

[AlexWyattMommy]

What type of breads do you like? Do you like to stick to the basic french, white, sourdough breads? Or, do you like ones that have nuts, fruits, and such in them?

I love bread. I don't think I've met a bread I didn't like. We used to have Big Sky Bread Company by our old house. They made the most unusual combinations of nuts, fruits, cheeses. I loved them.

Panera is good. But they are kinda run of the mill basics now. But their asiago bread & bagels are out of this world. :thumbsup2

I also like the "breads" that are really more like cakes. Zucchini, banana & nut, apple & spice - oh lets not forget pumpkin.

Awe man, you made me hungry again. I'm trying to lose weight, not gain it. :rotfl2:

[mommaU4]

What type of breads do you like? Do you like to stick to the basic french, white, sourdough breads? Or, do you like ones that have nuts, fruits, and such in them?
I'm kind of boring when it comes to my bread. I guess I stick with the basics, like the French, White, Wheat and Sourdough.

Sourdough is my favorite. If any of you have ever been to Disney's California Adventure at the Pacific Wharf Cafe there, they sell these Mickey heads made from sourdough bread.
Looks like this: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23691970&postcount=467

OMG, I could sit down with some butter and that bread, and just eat that all day. I wouldn't need anything else. :rotfl:

[ADisneygirl]

What type of breads do you like? Do you like to stick to the basic french, white, sourdough breads? Or, do you like ones that have nuts, fruits, and such in them?

I love bread! I've never met a bread that I didn't like! Well, except for banana bread -- I don't like that.

When they bring a crusty loaf to the table at a restaurant I could eat that alone and forgo the actual dinner. :)

[Kirby]

I'm not a real big bread person. Just give me white for sandwiches and wheat for subs. I like cornbread and banana bread.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go to a pottery class, and were told to make a piece of your choice, what would you make?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would make a vase. Then after the first firing, when it came time to paint, I'd bring my boys with me. They would put their hand prints on it. I would then paint wavy lines above and below that. Put a date on the top.

Memories to keep always.

[Kirby]

A bowl or vase whatever appears out of the slab of clay as the wheel is turning.

[mommytotwo]

What are your favorite fried foods?

[Kirby]

What are your favorite fried foods?
Chicken, catfish, okra, squash to name a few. Just wish that fried foods weren't bad for us.

[AlexWyattMommy]

What are your favorite fried foods?

catfish, hushpuppies, clams, shrimp, chicken, corndogs, ice cream.

[Kirby]

Fried mushrooms, fried green beans, fried pickles, fried tomatos, fried onions, fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried chicken livers, fried chicken gizzards, fried potatos. Yum!!

[mommytotwo]

There are many households that eat the same basic meals like meatloaf, hot vegetables, sloppy joes....but as for myself, if I were served these, I would not touch them. So, today's QOTD is-

What basic foods, would you not eat if they were served to you?

[Kirby]

To some, collard greens are basic to their meal. I would not eat them if they were served up. But I will eat spinach, go figure.:confused3

[AlexWyattMommy]

Liver & onions. Don't even think about cooking it in my house. :sick:

[mommaU4]

There are many households that eat the same basic meals like meatloaf, hot vegetables, sloppy joes....but as for myself, if I were served these, I would not touch them. So, today's QOTD is-

What basic foods, would you not eat if they were served to you?

There's lots I wouldn't eat as I am so picky. But no red meat like steak or seafood of any kind is what instantly comes to mind.

[mommytotwo]

Since Mother's Day is coming up next month, what do you plan on giving your mom, mother in law...., and if you are a mom, what type of gift would you like to recieve if you were able to choose something?

[AlexWyattMommy]

My mom will be getting the standard $40 flowers. My Mother-In-Law, we will spend the weekend with her. It's close to her birthday and the only thing she wants is time with the kids. That's an easy one to do.

Me, I would love for someone to the :laundy: for me, but otherwise, just spending a quiet weekend with the ILs will be good.

[pennst8r]

Since Mother's Day is coming up next month, what do you plan on giving your mom, mother in law...., and if you are a mom, what type of gift would you like to recieve if you were able to choose something?

Oohhh...good question! Maybe I can get ideas from you guys! :goodvibes MIL is hard to buy for. My stepmom is easier--she golfs, so I'll go to the outlets and get her an outfit.

I like getting something the boys have picked out, even if it's strange. :love:

[mommaU4]

Since Mother's Day is coming up next month, what do you plan on giving your mom, mother in law...., and if you are a mom, what type of gift would you like to recieve if you were able to choose something?

Ugh, I have no idea. They both live in a different state then us so it's hard to get them gifts. Usually some thing easy to send like a gift card.

For myself, I don't want anything since we are going to Disneyland and SoCal for a week in June and I'd prefer to save the money for that. :)

[Kirby]

Since Mother's Day is coming up next month, what do you plan on giving your mom, mother in law...., and if you are a mom, what type of gift would you like to recieve if you were able to choose something?
I don't usually exchange gifts with my mom. We just get together for dinner, that's our gift to each other. Now for me, I like to be taken out to breakfast by my family. This will be the first mother's day since my MIL died.

[mommytotwo]

I don't usually exchange gifts with my mom. We just get together for dinner, that's our gift to each other. Now for me, I like to be taken out to breakfast by my family. This will be the first mother's day since my MIL died.

:grouphug: hope you all can share fond memories of your MIL on her first year anniversary.

I had gotten my mom a comforter set since she is not into flowers, and is more into practical items like me.

As for recieving something from my kids...not sure if that will happen, but I would prefer a giftcard.

[kimbac3]

Hmmm...not sure what I'm getting my mom this year. My MIL will get a card and that's it (don't get me started about her:sad2: )

I usually always get my sister something from my kids because she is their God-mother.

This year my wedding anniversary falls on Mother's Day...not likely that I'll get 2 gifts from DH:rotfl2:

Really I'm easy, I'd just like to go out and get ice cream with the kids and watch the sun set.

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

If you had seen someone steal something from a store, what would you do?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Tell an employee, quickly.

[JLitfin]

Since Mother's Day is coming up next month, what do you plan on giving your mom, mother in law...., and if you are a mom, what type of gift would you like to recieve if you were able to choose something?


Haven't posted here in a while so here it goes,

We always take our parents out to dinner/dinner show for a combined mother's day and father's day celebration. Every year I ask for annuals to plant in my flower garden, My DH and boys go out and pick out the flowers for our gardens. Plus, they help plant them all.

[JLitfin]

If you had seen someone steal something from a store, what would you do?


I would report the person to an employee, and they can decide how to handle the situation.

[Kirby]

I have never seen someone stealing from a store and hope that I would contact a store employee should I see someone stealing. Just being honest..... I have taught my children that stealing is bad. This kind of situation is like the one's where would you stop to render aid, would you report abuse, etc. You know what you should do, what you would want yourself to do but until it actually happens, you really don't know what you would do.

[mommaU4]

If you had seen someone steal something from a store, what would you do?
I'm not sure. And the only reason I would hesitate to say anything is because I'd be worried they'd need some sort of statement from me and the person would know I was the one who said something.

I'd be worried about retaliation of some sort. That might sound silly, but especially around here, sometimes it's best not to get involved. That's a sad thing to say, I know, but it's just the truth. :sad2:

If it was something more hands off like calling in to report a crime that's different. I called the police once on the neighbors across the street from us in CA. The guy was mean and abusive to his elderly mother and I could hear him threatening and cursing at her all the way in my house! :mad: There was no way I was going to let that go.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to throw a Disney party for a family or friend, who would it be for, and which one Disney character would you pick to bring in the birthday cake while singing happy birthday to the birthday person?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh, that one is EASY!!

It would be for ME and I would have Captain Jack Sparrow sing to me.

[pennst8r]

I would want it to be mine, and since I"m the only girl in the family and don't get to do any "Princess" stuff at the parks, I'd want Cinderella...or maybe Prince Charming!


BTW...has anyone tried for ADRs lately? Today is 180 out for me, and I called the CRO #s this morning...wanted to see what time it opened!...and I get a msg saying the # is not valid. :scared1:

(I know...I have to edit my ticker. We got better flights/rates for Fri instead of Sat. I get an extra day!)

[Meriweather]

Make your Advance Reservations for Disney restaurants by calling 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) 180 days in advance. Disney's Central Reservation Office, or CRO (407-W-DISNEY), can also make your Advance Reservations.

Is that the number you called?
Almost time to make mine :hyper: Guess I better bet them figured out :rolleyes:

[pennst8r]

Make your Advance Reservations for Disney restaurants by calling 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) 180 days in advance. Disney's Central Reservation Office, or CRO (407-W-DISNEY), can also make your Advance Reservations.

Is that the number you called?
Almost time to make mine :hyper: Guess I better bet them figured out :rolleyes:

Yep, those are the numbers I called. It still tells me the # is not valid. (10am) But I found a toll free one that works: 800-711-4344 which is a good # to keep.

BUT, I'm a :goofy: , cause even tho a CM told me I could book them on 4/17 for 10/17 when I added on a day, it's not really 180 days...I have to wait til Monday.

Thought I'd liven things up and try some new ones this trip. :goodvibes

[Meriweather]

I always use the toll free number ;) But was too lazy to go find it :teeth:
We always try to try some new places.....it is getting harder to find some.

[pennst8r]

I had an old toll free one, apparently I need to update my stuff once in awhile. It directed me to a new one....and that didn't work either. I was starting to think it was me! (The main # still says invalid for me... :goodvibes )

[kimbac3]

I just tried those two numbers and they worked for me. Weird:confused3

I can't make my ADR's till the beginning of June and I've already changed them on paper 6 times!! With 5 of us in the family it's tough finding something everyone will like. I think I have it down now. Maybe. :rotfl2:

The problem is everyone had their favorites from past trips and I get flak if I don't include some-one's favorite! Plus we went during free dining last year and now everyone is spoiled:rotfl: DH is the worst!! He used to be happy with chicken nuggets until he went to the Coral Reef:rolleyes1

[pennst8r]

I just tried those two numbers and they worked for me. Weird:confused3

I can't make my ADR's till the beginning of June and I've already changed them on paper 6 times!! With 5 of us in the family it's tough finding something everyone will like. I think I have it down now. Maybe. :rotfl2:

The problem is everyone had their favorites from past trips and I get flak if I don't include some-one's favorite! Plus we went during free dining last year and now everyone is spoiled:rotfl: DH is the worst!! He used to be happy with chicken nuggets until he went to the Coral Reef:rolleyes1

:scared: It IS me!!! It's still saying it's not a valid #! I can call other FL #'s tho....hmmmm....

[kimbac3]

:scared: It IS me!!! It's still saying it's not a valid #! I can call other FL #'s tho....hmmmm....

WOW!!:scared1: It's like the Twilight Zone!!! :confused3

[mommytotwo]

If you could live closer to any other state, which would you pick?

[2princesscuties]

Hmmm that's a tough one.I can't choose one but my 2 would be Florida 1st and then 2nd would be Massachusetts/New England area

[Kirby]

If you were to throw a Disney party for a family or friend, who would it be for, and which one Disney character would you pick to bring in the birthday cake while singing happy birthday to the birthday person?
The party would be for my daughter, Carol, and the character would be Peter Pan. Even though she is happy that she is now 17 and can get in R rated movies :rolleyes: , she is still a little girl at heart that wants to never grow up.

If you could live closer to any other state, which would you pick?
That is a tough one also. I can't just pick one so I'll pick two, Florida and Colorado.

[Evita_W]

That is hard because I want to live closer to a few places. If maybe I could switch some things around ....(now remember I live the mouse in CA)...

***Put Utah in Nevada's spot...this is where my husband's family is and it would be nicer to have them a few hours closer than 12! (by car trip of course:rotfl:)

***Put Florida in AZ spot...you know just so that WDW is closer (just as HOT, not nearly the humidity)

Other than those 2 I can't think of any....:cool2:

[pennst8r]

I really would live closer to FL...and not just for WDW. Is that sacrilegeous?:goodvibes

Oh...and it really was me with the WDW phone # not working! I called the phone company last night. They figured it out today--they were having problems on their end--said they had another call just like mine from someone else in the area trying to call Disney!

Whew....thought maybe we'd been banned. :rotfl2:

[Luv2Roam]

Love it here in FL, so I would stay put. :goodvibes
However I do miss the good Amish style eating! :lmao: And I miss the Great Lakes. So someone could squeeze Lake Superior between FL and GA and that would make me happy. :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

There seems to be many types of fundraisers out there. My mom just purchased roasted chicken tickets, but they were selling pizza, and something else as well. So today's QOTD is-

What different type of things did you see being sold for fundraisers, and what was your top favorites, and which ones would you try to avoid?