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    $ on presents

    We also count cloths as a gift at Christmas. I do have a limit though, with kids in college the budget is very tight. When they were younger we also had a limit on the amount we would spend. Other wise it would get to be way too much.
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    Which trimester stressed you out the most?

    I would agree. I was always stressed out the most during the last trimester. Things become so much more real, especially near the end of it.
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    Grown Kids

    My parents stopped supporting me the day I went to college. I plan to help my kids all the way through college. It is too difficult for a young person to do well in their education if they have to worry about money. Sure they should get a part time job for fun and what not, but things they...
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    E-prescriptions

    Is anyone's doctor's office doing e-prescriptions? We don't get scripts written on paper anymore. Instead the doctor's office sends them directly to the pharmacy via a digital copy.
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    Make up and skin care in the budget

    She is! It is kind of funny how I know so much about it. After she agreed to use alternative methods something funny happened. The kids were being really noisy and laughing so I went in to the kitchen to see what was going on. My wife turns around and have coffee grinds on her face. I...
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    Patio death

    You could try one of those sonic devices. We got one meant for large rodents and small animals. It really works, the only thing is that it drive our cat crazy, so it might not be right for you.
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    Kids and the stove

    My kids are usually very responsible with the stove, but today we learned our daughter should not be using it. She left it on and caused a small fire. Luckily the pot burned itself up and it went out without any other damage. The house smells funny now, but hopefully a good steam cleaning will...
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    City Water Department, I hate you!

    That has never happened to us, but I can understand why your wife was upset. I hate when a city department is inefficient like that. It costs the city money it should not.
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    B 12 Shot

    My wife gets the B 12 shot and loves it. Today I got one, and now I feel wiped. If I were not so busy I would lay down and take a nap. Is that a normal reaction?
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    The library

    We are collecting up our movies and books right now. Our library is small, but part of a larger library system. We reserve them, and they send them to the local library.
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    Sleeping at home

    I think it is crazy that the dad doesn't have a job. If his kids are being cared for by the grandparents then he has no excuses. Laying around just doesn't cut it.
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    Make up and skin care in the budget

    We had some unexpected things come up and have had to make some sacrifices. My wife is an angel. She was willing to give up her makeup, hair care and skin regime money this month. She has been making exfoliating and moisturizer out of kitchen items. This week she crushed oats and mixed it with...
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    How much should preschool cost?

    I think $5,500 is a good price. We pay about $1k more than that. I am looking forward to our little one finishing this year so she can start kindergarten!
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    Bronchitis is stupid

    I haven't had it yet this year. I always get it at least once every year. I am trying my best to avoid all germs, but you know that never works! Hope you feel better soon!
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    Taco Night

    We had taco night last night. My son and I make them on our own. This was probably the best tacos we have ever made, and the best we have worked as a team too. I love when things like that work out to be a joy!
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