Posts by almama

Our hs group did craft fairs, but they were selling to a hs population. I think it would be fine for a group of any kind to organize a fundraiser (not advocating it, but just sayin' . . .), but I always like a fundraiser that...

Legos are a pretty sure fire hit.

I hope you get your answer!! I *highly* suggest that if you are considering raw milk at all that you go to the farmer directly - inspect, inspect, inspect and ask a ton of questions. I would never buy raw milk from a place that I did...

We check the child and ask if there is anything we can do to make it better. If the child says "NO" we just say, OK, let me know later if there is something. Sometimes they say sorry of their own accord. It fits with our...

Well, you either need to tell the wandering kids to come back and bounce when the party is over, or let them stay; and either let the "friend" stay or call the mom to come and pick her up. If you choose "stay,"...

I agree that these women were rude . . .but . . . . . .having recently had scares with skin cancer, I think *maybe* they are reacting from personal experience. While they expressed it poorly, it may not be so bad intentioned. I...

One year I made a great project with "harvest colored" construction paper (red, brown, etc), glue, string and assorted beans, spices, seeds (on hand or from nature). It was really easy and I'm afraid my directions below will...

EEE is harbored in a non-human biting mosquito. But, the chain is that the EEE mosquito can bite a bird or other animal, and before than animal succumbs, another (maybe human biting) mosquito *may* bite that bird/animal and then bite a...

Lots of hard stuff going on in your world! Personally, I would respect that the 8 yo is burnt out, but be extra careful that I was not saying or doing anything to make the situation worse. I would help the 8 yo with self-talk -...

Here's some love and strength to you and your DS!!! Have you read the Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander? It is an excellent read (after you get past the first shock chapter) and outlines roles for everyone to play in diffusing a...