Posts by aircantu1

I have a Y membership and have for years.  We pay monthly.  It's great for kids' sports, swimming lessons, and working out/ exercise classes.  My kids have all been going to childcare while I work out since they were...

Every time one of them gets a bloody nose when they're slepping or I see visible dirt on the sheets.  My kids get bloody noses all the time it seems.

Yes, it totally does and it drives me crazy.  I've had very few playdates here over the years because of that.  But I feel guilty about bein so uptight.  But it's just easier to go to the park or whatever where I'm not...

Wow, that looks awesome!

I have filled our dispenser with vinegar for as long as I can remember, no problems.

Why have 2 parties? My older two kids have birthdays in the same month. They are turning 6 & 8 this month and have shared one party their whole life. Also, we have invited the entire class for both of them each year and have...

I've got a K and 2nd grader in public school and I'd say my biggest concerns about homeschooling (which I really think I want to do but I'm scared) are pretty much what you mentioned. I'll be reading along.

Quote: I think in the OP situation you need to think of it as bankruptcy protection insurance not healthcare. Exactly. Yes, you can afford to pay for check ups and holistic visits or whatever. That's the main...

Quote: I don't know about your son specifically, but I am getting a full tuition scholarship and will still be receiving the pell grant. I did too. But it's been about 10 years.

That's a tough one. A job that lets you work at home and provides insurance for only 20 hours is pretty rare. If your husband's job provided insurance it'd be a no brainer...but since it doesn't, I'm not so sure I'd give that up! We...