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Credit Limits

Brianne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:53:42 -0600

I think a lot of people would benefit by having their credit limits reduced to a reasonable level. There are folks out there that have a limit equal to 1/3 their annual pay or higher! When a person's limit is that high, it can be incredibly tempting to mortgage the future for today's happiness.

Blogging Infertility

mekap04 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:42:49 -0600

It's great to read blogs about infertility journeys because you can also learn a lot about the issues faced battling infertility and you can also get encouragement and also contribute your encouragement and advice to others among the same issue, infertility.

http://gettingpregnantquickly.blogspot.com

One other thing to consider

headzred — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:53:20 -0600

There's another aspect of this thing I hope you do better than another blog site I read. I would caution you against "bloggers" who post blogs that echo and/or support the content on their own, commercial (paying) websites, or that promote the products or services that pay for advertising on those sites. There is one in particular who dubiously uses professional clout to push a personal/professional agenda and generally makes the blog into an advertisement for him/herself and his/her other site(s). It may or may not be a gray area, but it's worth considering.

Giving "Choice" isn't all that matters....

headzred — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:38:31 -0600

I just joined BlogHer just so I could comment here (great post, by the way).

Yes, choice is in play here, to a degree. I remind you that due to the way insurance is linked to employment, many women don't get much choice on who they can see in some towns. It may not be a big deal in this clinic's area, but in some parts of the country, there is no such thing as an alternative. There, it would be a travesty.

I am more bothered by the wording, which does indeed imply that there is something inherently dangerous about unmedicated birth, or even (for PETE'S SAKE) having a doula. This is misinformation. That would be bad enough from anyone, but for a physician to actively promote such misinformation is irresponsible and bordering on just wrong. People still (unfortunately) tend to think of doctors as infallible and unbiased, so they give their proclamations more credit than they might deserve.

if he asks for space....but you live together

annacorrado — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:59:19 -0600

My boyfriend recently asked for space, but we live together. What do I do?

Yup, we all need a village

theqfamily — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:55:33 -0600

Ditto to your story. I was the same way growing up in a small town in Thailand. I remembered one time I sneaked out to see a movie and came home to my mom who already knew where I went. She told me she has eyes like pinesapple. :)

I simplify my life by

Annette D — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:41 -0600

I simplify my life by planning ahead and trying to be as organized as I possibly can. I try to not wait until the last second to do things and I try not to be late. I write everything down and I make lists.

Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

dawnviola — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:28:43 -0600

Two of my favorite pasta dishes incorporate a brothy sauce instead of marinara. These recipes use different pastas, but spaghetti can also be used:

Pasta with sausage and peppers

Pasta with savory mussels

-Dawn

Sounds awesome!

Kalyn Denny — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:23:49 -0600

I have a great recipe for a no-cook spaghetti sauce with roma tomatoes, basil, spinach, and olive oil, sounds like you could use these ingredients in a recipe similar to that too! (LOVE feta, so I'm sure I'd love it!)

Kalyn Denny Kalyn's Kitchen

Mmm spaghetti!

DeirdreKM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:57 -0600

My favorite way to make spaghetti is to use thin spaghetti/linguine and top it with diced plum/roma tomatoes, diced kalamata olives, fresh spinach, fresh garlic, and crumbled feta cheese. Yum! Sometimes I toss some sauteed mushrooms on there just b/c I love mushrooms so much, but it's delicious without them, too.

Using imagination

adligtenberg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:09 -0600

I have two boys, a 3 year old and a 19 month old. We've been taking walks around our neighborhood. Some days, they will ride their bikes. I spend the walk, pointing out the different plants and trees along the way. We also talk about the shapes and colors of the things we see. They love being outdoors, but when we're inside, I always try to find more enducational games. They love playing with playdoh and reading..my 3 year old can sit for an hour, just flipping through books. They also love playing with our foam blocks. I've been listening to my son use his imagination..he pretends he's a dinosaur stomping through the different entry ways and tunnels he makes with the blocks. I think both of my sons would love playing with Duplo. I'm just happy that they're not really interested in tv shows. They're happy using their imaginations!

Hah

Denise — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:13:39 -0600

We have six kids. Nothing surprises us.

~Denise BlogHer Community Manager
Flamingo House Happenings

No, YOU'RE sweet

butternugsquash — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:50:07 -0600

Aw, you're sweet! I don't know if you'd offer that if you knew my 4, but that's nice of you.

Thanks so much for commenting!

Facebook helps!

bonggamom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:47:48 -0600

Facebook has been great for reconnecting with old high school friends. They are all far away in the Philippines, so this is the only way we could have stayed in touch!

Sleepytime rituals

bonggamom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:46:09 -0600

All my kids had loveys (blankets or pillows) to help soothe them to sleep. My youngest also loves it when we pat each other's cheeks very very softly.