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    2 quick questions...????

    This is a 2-step process, but I did the Mickey Head t-shirts, life is good t-shirts, and for my DH a Reedy Creek FD (the Fire Dept that supports Disney World), and I used both the regular and dark transfers. I printed the graphic on the dark transfer paper (so the colors would all come out on...
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    ?? what type of printer do you use?

    hp photosmart 7350 along with several photo software programs to modify, enhance, create, etc. Good luck! Let us know what you choose!
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    What's On Your Bucket List?

    hey breezy1077 -- I'm in Ohio too! (Springfield) You all have made me realize I need to broaden my horizons. My spots are so generic and predictable! Jennifer823: I'm with you...as long as it gets me out of my house and away from my work, I'm all for it ... even if it's just camping...
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    What if any are your kids activities?

    Some of your kids are in things I haven't even heard of! taximomfor4--I do the same thing--one thing at a time, and if they commit (and I pay), they have to finish. If they hate it, they never have to do it again, but they have to finish it. Anywho--my kids do the following: Both...
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    Question about Trampoline's

    He wants one and I don't! :mad: He also wants a four-wheeler--I say no to that too. A few of our friends have trampolines, and they SCARE ME TO DEATH. In high school, I almost broke my neck on one trying to do a flip! When we go to friends' homes and it seems like ALL THE KIDS are on it AT...
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    What's On Your Bucket List?

    I'm gonna have to google some of these places ya'll! (and probably add to my list!) roadtripper--all best wishes and peace to your friend. :hug: Why is it we don't stop and "smell the roses" until someone says we won't have the opportunity anymore? BTW, I hope I didn't offend anyone by...
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    What's On Your Bucket List?

    What's on your list of places to go, things to see, etc., before you "kick the bucket"? A few on mine are: In America 1. Hawaii 2. Grand Canyon 3. Jackson Hole, Wyoming 4. Alaskan cruise with land package 5. New York City baby! 6. Chicago 7. Niagara Falls 8. Fort...
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    OT: Any HR knowledgable people?

    I work for a city in Ohio ... we have a sick leave donation program, but it only comes into play when you have exhausted all other leave ... all your sick leave, vacation, comp time, and personal days. Then, our HR department sends a notice to all City staff inviting them to donate 8 hours of...
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    Debt Reducers

    and went from 7.5% to 4.78%!!! :cool1: :banana: :thumbsup2 :woohoo: :yay: I'm saving $65 a month this way, which means $65 more toward our debt payoff plan! Five-year loan ... heh heh heh ... I'll pay it off in 3! Just wanted to share!
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    Windsor Hills week of June 8th?

    minnieluvzmickey: I called and made ressies for that as soon as I could because I knew that was a must do for them. Unfortunately, I wasn't so dedicated to the Fantasmic dinner/show package and waited too late and they cannot accommodate our group of 12. :headache: I'm sure the boys will...
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    Debt Reducers

    Well, DH and I were married in 1995 and EVERYTHING IN OUR HOME (except for our mattress set and the boys' bedroom furniture) was purchased then or are hand-me-downs from family members. Our "new to us" house needs new carpet, the boys' bedroom furniture needs to be replaced (cheap plywood crap...
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    Debt Reducers

    Hey! This family is IN! :goodvibes I read Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace book about 7 ? years ago and we have been doing the envelope system and have lived off a very strict budget since then. From 1999 to 2003, I was a SAHM and DH was laid off. He was able to obtain a contract job at the...
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    Windsor Hills week of June 8th?

    Sat--Arrive :cool1: Visit grocery store, check out the place, settle in, go for a swim! Make a drink and relax! I'm officially on vacation! :cool2: Sun--Hollywood Studios (Star Wars Weekend!) :darth: Mon--Animal Kingdom (short day at park after big day at park); we are planning on checking...
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    Windsor Hills week of June 8th?

    We'll be there June 7 - 14th! :wave2: Bringing 4 boys (total # of kids--we are a group of 12 including kids!) with us! I'm sure we'll be hanging out at the pool! (shhh ... can we bring beverages? :woohoo:) I CAN'T WAIT! I'M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SICK OF SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE JUST HAD A...
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    We are on the way home :(

    RvUsa: If you are heading to PA, I just wanted to warn you ... we live in southwest Ohio, and we are currently experiencing blizzard conditions (we have a blizzard warning until 4 p.m. on Saturday). :eek: We are expecting over a foot of snow. It's a pretty big storm coming up from the south...
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    Sharing a house at WH -- how to divide the cost???

    englishteacha--I did come to a resolution on my problem, but I did like the idea that Gillian came up with, which was to have my parents and my family pay what we were originally going to pay, then divide the balance by 2 for the other families, but that would make the two "backfilling" families...
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    OT-- Ideas for Baby Shower Favors?

    I made white chocolate suckers for my BF's baby shower. Go to a candy shop. I'm sure they'll have a bunch of "trays" for suckers with all kinds of designs and everything you'll need -- sticks, plastic sleeves, etc. They are so easy! Buy good quality chocolate, melt it, and pour it into the...
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    Sharing a house at WH -- how to divide the cost???

    We have collectively decided to charge a cost per person. I just wanted to solicit input just in case there was a scenario I hadn't thought of yet. So, my Mom and Dad will pay less, the families of 3 will pay a little more, and my family of 4 will pay double what my parents pay. Done...
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    Money or flowers for dd's teacher who lost her dh?

    I think these responses are all over the place here. The intent of the OP is to do something nice for someone who lost her husband. Affiliation aside, her heart is telling her to do something. I personally am a "no flower sender". I like flowers in their natural environment, which...




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