For those who don't know me "well", I love to garage sale and goodwill. Anything to avoid paying retail. There is a Goodwill Outlet/Clearance/As Is center in Charlotte (about 45 minutes from me). It is great. Everything is marked with the regular good will prices, but anything with a price tag 99 cents and under is 29 cents; $1.99 - $1 $.59 ; $3.99-$2 $0.79 and so on.
The cashier told me that they refresh the stock (or trade and get new) on Mondays (when they are closed) so Tuesday is the best day of the week. I found jeans for 99 cents, and several nice clothing pieces.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Make Your Own
It's been a ruff couple of days. I had a couple days (in a row) where everything I do gets screwed up or turns out wrong.
I finally got a hold of my doctor about my sinuses to see if they could recommend anything to help me. There solution; sinus surgery. Oh that sounds like fun. Anyone had this or know of anyone who has? Painful? Permanant Solution?
While I was picking up the kitchen for the hundredth time this week I looked outside and noticed our sprinkler was on and there was a rainbow. So here's my comment for those who have bad moments or bad days. Sometimes we have to make our own rainbow! Make yourself smile.
I finally got a hold of my doctor about my sinuses to see if they could recommend anything to help me. There solution; sinus surgery. Oh that sounds like fun. Anyone had this or know of anyone who has? Painful? Permanant Solution?
While I was picking up the kitchen for the hundredth time this week I looked outside and noticed our sprinkler was on and there was a rainbow. So here's my comment for those who have bad moments or bad days. Sometimes we have to make our own rainbow! Make yourself smile.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Booger question (Eww gross, I know)
Okay I have horrible sinus problems and may need sinus surgery. I have an air bubble in my sinuses and block pollups.
My mom and I were garage saling this morning and my nose kept acting up. Almost everytime I'd get back into the van I'd blow my nose and "pick" the boogers. My question is should I remove my boogers (in the privacy of my van) or leave them (and take the chance someone could see them)?
Anyone have any suggestions that help with there sinuses? The doctor says I do not have allergies (I am shocked). One minute my nose is running like crazy and the next it crusty.
Thanks for the comments.
My mom and I were garage saling this morning and my nose kept acting up. Almost everytime I'd get back into the van I'd blow my nose and "pick" the boogers. My question is should I remove my boogers (in the privacy of my van) or leave them (and take the chance someone could see them)?
Anyone have any suggestions that help with there sinuses? The doctor says I do not have allergies (I am shocked). One minute my nose is running like crazy and the next it crusty.
Thanks for the comments.
Babysitter Follow-up
Sounds like this is a good topic for moms.
I talked to another mom today and she said the girl that babysits gets paid $2.50.hour for one child and $3/hour for two. Wow! what's her number? (Nicole, she lives out in Michigan Center near Lakeside Drive.)
I tried to call for a babysitter the other night, and got the "little" sister. She yelled for her older sister and finally said she'd call back. The dad called back 4 hours later. She hasn't babysat for us before, and I was calling to see what she charges. Should I take this as a sign she didn't want to babysit, or maybe she didn't realize who called (even though I identified myself when I talked to the little sister).
Do you share babysitter names and numbers, or do you keep them for yourself?
How often do you go out?
Do you go out yourself or on a date?
I would love to get out once a week, I would think a babysitter would like that too.
I talked to another mom today and she said the girl that babysits gets paid $2.50.hour for one child and $3/hour for two. Wow! what's her number? (Nicole, she lives out in Michigan Center near Lakeside Drive.)
I tried to call for a babysitter the other night, and got the "little" sister. She yelled for her older sister and finally said she'd call back. The dad called back 4 hours later. She hasn't babysat for us before, and I was calling to see what she charges. Should I take this as a sign she didn't want to babysit, or maybe she didn't realize who called (even though I identified myself when I talked to the little sister).
Do you share babysitter names and numbers, or do you keep them for yourself?
How often do you go out?
Do you go out yourself or on a date?
I would love to get out once a week, I would think a babysitter would like that too.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Babysitters
Okay, I know everyone is different, but here is a touchy topic for me; Babysitters. When I was younger I used to babysit (I started at 12). There is no way on this green Earth I would let a 12 year old babysit my children. I don't think 15/16 year old look tall enough to be 15/16. We have several neighborhood teenagers that are great girls, but I am stuck on the age factor.
Not, to mention money. How much to you pay babysitters these days? I have two children (Ben who is almost 6 and Anna who is 2 1/2). What if they babysitter watches them till.... let's say 11, and they go to bed by 8? Okay, I know you think I would know better, but most of our kids lifes we've had family watch them. What if a babysitter is old enough to drive, but wants you to pick them up?
Any helpful hints or suggestions on this topic are greatly appreciated.
Not, to mention money. How much to you pay babysitters these days? I have two children (Ben who is almost 6 and Anna who is 2 1/2). What if they babysitter watches them till.... let's say 11, and they go to bed by 8? Okay, I know you think I would know better, but most of our kids lifes we've had family watch them. What if a babysitter is old enough to drive, but wants you to pick them up?
Any helpful hints or suggestions on this topic are greatly appreciated.
Early Bird or Night Owl
I think most parents who have two (or more) children will agree with the following statement.
One child is an Early Bird and the other is a Night Owl.
Anna is our Night Owl. She has no problem going down for nap, bedtime on the other hand.... well lets just say she has a frequent "get out of bed" card that is full every night. Why? why does she stay in bed for nap and not for bedtime.
Ben on the other hand is my Early Bird. His head hits the pillow and he's out (usually one of the times Anna gets out of bed she is checking on Ben; then proceeds to find me to say "Ben, sleeping.")
I think both children are connected, if one gets up in the middle of the night the other will within 1/2 hour. And they are both zombies for about 10 minutes after getting up, then off they go like our life is a marathon.
Any helpful hints with Anna's bedtime?
One child is an Early Bird and the other is a Night Owl.
Anna is our Night Owl. She has no problem going down for nap, bedtime on the other hand.... well lets just say she has a frequent "get out of bed" card that is full every night. Why? why does she stay in bed for nap and not for bedtime.
Ben on the other hand is my Early Bird. His head hits the pillow and he's out (usually one of the times Anna gets out of bed she is checking on Ben; then proceeds to find me to say "Ben, sleeping.")
I think both children are connected, if one gets up in the middle of the night the other will within 1/2 hour. And they are both zombies for about 10 minutes after getting up, then off they go like our life is a marathon.
Any helpful hints with Anna's bedtime?
Saturday, May 9, 2009
My Babies are Growing Up
I was talking to another mom the other day and we were talking about Anna going to preschool. I looked up online and found that she is able to go to 3 year old preschool this year. It is the local school district. I talked to another mother and she said the school charges for 3 year olds to go to preschool. Has anyone ever heard this, if I live in the school district can the school charge for my child to go to preschool?
My other child....
I received a phone call from Ben's school last week. They left a message with the babysitter (I was attending the garage sale at moms). They said it wasn't an emergency, but for me to call them. When I called them they told me Ben was bit by a little girl in his class and was sent to the office for ice. There wasn't any marks, but they just wanted to call and let me know. I tried to ask Ben about it when he got home, but it was no big deal to him. I pretty much had to remind him that it happened. Have your children ever gotten hurt at school or daycare? Did you do anything?
My other child....
I received a phone call from Ben's school last week. They left a message with the babysitter (I was attending the garage sale at moms). They said it wasn't an emergency, but for me to call them. When I called them they told me Ben was bit by a little girl in his class and was sent to the office for ice. There wasn't any marks, but they just wanted to call and let me know. I tried to ask Ben about it when he got home, but it was no big deal to him. I pretty much had to remind him that it happened. Have your children ever gotten hurt at school or daycare? Did you do anything?
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