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  1. Mattemma

    Cosmetic Enhancement

    While I am not supper happy about certain wrinkles on my face I would never do anything to alter things. I did however have a mole removed. My dentist is now certified to do botox.LOL,people are into it so much.Clean your teeth and pump up the face/lips. I told my dh I wish I could get rid of...
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    Credit card fraud, again!!! grrrrr

    I recently did a credit freeze on all 3 credit reports. That will only stop people from getting new cards.If they have a current account they could still use it. Gald the cresit card companies still cover most of the charges. I keep telling dh never to plug in his real card number online...
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    gout????

    I would look over here: http://www.healthy.net/Search/HealthySearchResult.aspx?q=gout&cx=012629307392664619338%3Asxlgiutbo78&cof=FORID%3A11#1531
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    What do you all think?

    Try some ginger tea and mullein.Mullien is good for the lungs. I have mullein growing in the yard.Most consider it an ugly weed. Is there a free clinic near you? My friends go to a once a month free clinic that is set up at a local church. My ds had the flu,and about 2 weeks later he developed...
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    New Chooks! And a Question.

    I read those types are for meat.They grow fast and heavy.Older ones will have health issues if you keep them alive a long time.Always worth a try,but you might want to go pick up a different breed for egg laying.
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    How to start prepping?

    Besides getting all the stuff together my friend(who owns a gun or 2) likes to remind me that neighbors will not be neighborly after a while. People find out you have food and water stocked they will ask first and then often take by force if you say no. While I like all my neighbors I don't...
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    How to start prepping?

    My lot is under and acre. I buy things that give me(or my animals) food. I just bought 4 double packs of nanking cherries,and 20 strawberry plants. I put in currants,grapes,plums,elderberry. I replace pretty trees with fruit or nut trees(pretty too!).Lawn is a waste of space,but a will leave a...
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    Ohiofarmgirl'sAdventuresinTheGoodLand-where ya been? whatcha been doin

    Loved the SAMs post. Glad to read you walked out leaving all the stuff there! Dh got a SAMs membership one time because he bought a computer. Basic membership. I don't normally shop there,but I recall going one time to get some salt for the drive. The store is close to my kids school,and I drop...
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    Got a free rabbit hutch

    That is such a great find! I see hutches on craigs for $50+ that are not as nice as what you have!
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    Ditching cable/Sat TV - going OTA

    Our cable ends on April 9th. We will watch dvd. Don't know if we can get anything without the cable.We were paying $59 for cable.I told the kids to read.
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    Scams, rip offs & stupid mistakes - Share yours so we can all learn

    For houses: Along with an inspector you should inspect yourself.Poke around,and really get into stuff. I would never cover up stuff,but the last 2 homes we bought had issues that were hidden. Get a bug inspection. Loyalty to a house/car insurance company means nothing.You can be 20 years with...
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    Worm Beds

    I am going to try the tote on top of the ready to harvest tote. I have 2 very heavy bins,and I want to use that soil for my new plantings. I feed the red wigglers to my hens too.
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    stinging nettles as a farm crop

    I got nettle seed a few years ago from bountiful gardens in CA. I love my nettle. I have some in the ground,and some in pots. My 8yo was most unfortunate to brush against some during hide-and seek, and it hurt him for quite some time. I rubbed some tooth/gum numbing gel dh had when teeth were...
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    when making mayo--what oil do you use?

    I would try different olive oils. Only one olive oil I bought had a strong olive odor. Another option is grapeseed oil. I think the nayo I got from the hfs had grapeseed oil. We use it in salads too.
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    At home births and midwives

    Sometimes I watch the birth shows and the domino effect of interventions seems so obvious to me.I know it can happen in homebirths too,but thankfully many MW's are less inclined to *help things along* by say sweeping the membranes,breaking the bag,giving pitocin...and so on. Lol, I used to joke...
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    At home births and midwives

    I had one baby on my own and one with a midwife.Both over 9 pounds and no major issues. I like homebirth but it is not without its issues. The main thing being if something goes wrong you will be blamed. If you hire someone you want to make sure you evaluate them throughly on how they handle...
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    Homeschooling mentally retarded children.

    What about an online public charter school? Free curriculum and some provide additional services for those with IEPs.
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    Husband doesn't want to homeschool?

    I just wanted to chime in on the bullying since it is such a sore spot with me. I think adults have far more resources,protection,and options on dealing with a bully compared to say a 5 year old. A child who has never been hit or verbally abused will *change*,and no amount of skills and...
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    Husband doesn't want to homeschool?

    My dh is pro-public school. I am pro-choice and think the kids should try out many schooling options,and then stay where they are happy(and learning).Each year you need to look at things again. Our public school experience was a disaster,and while I wish my ds had never experienced the...
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    Sold my house and it cost me $$$

    Hugs! We would lose about 30k if we sold our house right now. I don't care,but dh does. I am sorry you had such a loss,but just keep reminding yourself that you are now where you want to be. I have friends that stay in homes they hate in cities they hate because they can not stomach the...
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