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    Wisconsin Roll Call

    Hi, im new here too!! I also live East of Fond du lac like you. A little more northeast i guess i should say. Its just me and hubby and our 2 wonderful kids. 1 dog 1 cat and hoping to get the heck out of our little town and move to the country. we are both from farm backrounds, ( i work on a...
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    Im in need of a good bread recipe

    sorry, i meant to say that IF my first attempts at bread dont turn out good, i wont be able to get them to try anything else. Which is why i want a good recipe right off the bat. I could try sourdough, that sounds good. how do i do that? Can i just find a sourdough recipe online?
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    Im in need of a good bread recipe

    I really want to start making my own bread. I need a good recipe cuz if my first few tries arent so great, my DH and son will NEVER try it again. they are kinda anti-change and like their white bread and milk from the store. I would like some sorta whole wheat or part whole grain recipe. It...
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    Rash remedy???

    I know, im trying so hard to kick my Mt. Dew habit. I have NO will power. I have kinda an addictive personality. It took me 3 years to quit smoking!! Im doing pretty well, but then ill slip and go on a mt.dew binge and drink like 2 or 3 bottles over the weekend. yes, i wear cotton panties...
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    Rash remedy???

    Thanks everyone. I talked to my OB/GYN today and she refered me to a dermatologist. I called and made an appt for November8th was the soonest they had open. WITH A FEMALE DOCTOR!!! I dont think i want a man examining my crotch.... im hoping we can get this resolved. Im also wondering if it...
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    Rash remedy???

    Maybe ill try some anti-histimine, but it would be nice to actually get RID of this problem, instead of just treat the symptoms. Ill have to look on the internet for some dermatologist specialists in WI. -Rach
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    Rash remedy???

    Gosh, i hope im not pre-diabetic. Im only 28 and have a healthy lifestyle (well, except for my Mt. Dew habit.... Down to One can a day tho...) I am a healthy weight and BMI too. My grandpa has diabetes, but other than that no one else in my family does. -rach
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    Rash remedy???

    yes, it is in the private area. I thought it was a fungal thing too, so i tried those like anti-fungal creams. That didnt seem to do anything. My doctor thought it was at one point a bad yeast problem, so i was on Diflucan for 3 weeks, that didnt do anything. Ive tried Burt Bees diaper cream...
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    Ideas for homemade snacks

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I tried this recipe the other day, they were EXCELLENT. Even tho i burnt them a little, cuz the baby was screaming cuz he fell and i was consoling him and all of a sudden i forgot about them so they were about 10 minutes too done. But i made another batch...
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    Rash remedy???

    So, ive had a rash for the last few YEARS. And my OB/Doc has kinda brushed it off everytime i bring it up. She just says, Oh, you do such physical work, its just from alot of sweating and your skin doesnt breathe enough. Okay, so ive done everything to get rid of it. And i DONT think she's...
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    Kids or No Kids? How did you know?

    Just wanted to chime in here. You said you are 30 now. Which isnt old in normal standards, but in fertilty standards, thats getting pretty "old" already!! I wouldnt wait too much longer. I only say this probably because when i was 17 i got pregnant. Not planned, but i knew that i wanted...
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    Ideas for homemade snacks

    Thank you for all the suggestions. Ill have to look up some recipies tommorow and go to the store and get baking!!! Last time i made granola, i soaked my oats before i used them and it took forever to get them dry. FOREVER!!! How long do you have to bake them in the oven?? I think mine didnt...
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    Homemade Ketchup

    I made ketchup today and tastes really odd. I got the recipe from my sons' babysitter and it just doesnt taste very good. The recipe called for cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, paprika, and brown sugar. ALL i can taste is the ground cloves. I cant cover it up. Ive tried adding more paprika...
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    Ideas for homemade snacks

    Hi, so we eat pretty healthy. Alot of veggies, fruits, meat, etc. We do however have a granola bar addiction!!! We eat granola bars like they are going out of style. They are convenient, tasty, and easy to just take along with us. However as im getting into making more of my own foods, i want...
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    This year was not a good one. Tips for next year?

    yes, you are right. then i would be selling it!!! I still havent made the innitial apptment, cuz it will be like 3 hours for the first appt. and im having a hard time finding 3 solid hours to do that. Thanks, Rach
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    This year was not a good one. Tips for next year?

    I love watching Debt Do us Part. I cant imagine spending 5000 more than i make every month. thats Crazy!!! What has really helped me save is that i have money automatically taken out of my checking acct on the days i get paid every month. That way, i dont even have to do anything to save. Just...
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    Jojoba butter.... Is this stuff Gold???

    HOLY COW!!!! I am looking to buy some and i found 4pounds for $148.00!!!! Is it really that expensive??? Is it really worth that much money??? Seems like that is completely outragous unless its going to last the whole week and ill never have to reapply!!! (haha) Can i get it somewhere less...
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    Need Help with Lotion Portions

    Does anyone have a recipe for a body cream??? I have EXTREMELY dry skin and want to try and make my own lotion/body cream instead of buying it. I just want something that works for once. I dont care how Greasey it is either. if i stick to the bed sheets, i guess ill have to wash them more...
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    Looking for low-temp yogurt maker suggestions

    Hi everyone, New to this forum. Im starting to make my own dairy products, (cottage cheese, butter, yogurt) and i want to buy a yogurt maker. the problem is, im using organic raw milk. So, to keep the "raw" benefits intact, the yogurt shouldnt be heated above 100 degrees. After it gets that...
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