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I know with the advent of all of the available tech gadgets that some things are "essential" for the kids to have. But gee whiz, mine want everything. I have bought the kids prepaid phones so they can call and text somewhat but I won't give them unlimited access. I have also bought the two...

Do you and your wife have life insurance? I recently was offered more insurance by the same company who I have had the policy through for quite some time. I don't have as much as I would like to have though. What do you think?

I made this for this evening's supper and it was delicious! Take beef stew meat and dredge it in flour. While it is browning in a oil coated skillet on the stove, place in the crock pot: 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 can of cream of celery soup 1 packet dry onion soup mix 1 packet dry...

I have been taking the kids back and forth to school lately since the weather has been so bad in our part of the country. Our schools have been hard pressed to keep the school open because there have been so many absences. Has school been out a lot where you live. We are looking at having no...

I usually try to get most of the kids lunch ready during the evening before. In the morning I get the rest of it ready and put some type of treat whether it be a piece of fruit, raisins and sometimes a small, fun sized piece of a candy bar. One of the mother's at the school caught me at the...

I have always raised our children to be respectful of our parents and to think of taking care of them. We always make sure we show them that we respect our parents and we take care of issues they need taken care of too so we are just not "telling" we are also "showing" them what to do. I think...

My oldest son brought home an F in algebra today. He LOVES math and I have no idea what was going through his head. I haven't quarreled at him for it but I did tell him I was very disappointed that he failed his test. I know something is going on and I can't figure out what it is yet. What...

Well, we got news today the school board has cancelled spring break for our local school system for so many days taken off for snow days. We were planning to travel a couple of states over to visit my wife's brother but that kicked that in the head really fast. She and the kids are super bummed...

I just got back from the doctor and he has said my cholesterol is dangerously high. He has put me on a statin drug and said I really need to seriously cut down my intake of high fat food. I don't get it! I exercise and watch what I eat for the most part. My family does have a history of heart...

My kids will eat almost any type of fish or seafood although shrimp and scallops are their favorite. I try to cook fish at least once a week along with stir fried veggies. What is your kids favorite meal?

My son's teacher has some weird thing about parents doing homework as well as the children. I say she's a nut job, I finished 4th grade a long time ago and I'm not going to do it. My wife says we have to or she will fail our son. I'm all up to go to the school board and protest. What do you think?

Hey guys! Does anyone have a recipe for peanut butter cake? My mom used to make it but she's gone and my sister and brother can't remember how she used to make it. I'd appreciate some help if you all know where I can find a recipe for it.

He has decided he wants to go into the Marine Corps when he gets through high school. I wouldn't have a problem with this because I'm an ex Marine. But he has a serious heart defect and I know they won't take him. It's going to be a couple of years before he's out of high school and he is going...

I have several. Once I wasn't expecting anything for Christmas because our parents didn't have a lot of money. A lady who was well off down the street (I didn't know this at the time) bought presents for all of us and gave them to our parents so we would think they came from our parents. That...

With all of the new electronics coming out every month or so, all of our kids are expecting big gifts for Christmas. I gotta tell you though, I'm not spending all that much for Christmas this year. The economy is still in horrible shape where we live and we don't want to chance draining a lot of...

My middle child has a really strange thing about eating. She will get on one thing and eat it almost exclusively until she gets very, very tired of it. Then she will switch to something else. She will eat other things when we insist but she wants her food too. Has anyone else seen this?

My son has a lot of friends who are into the Emo culture. I don't think there is any harm in it but my wife is freaking out. I say we all went through stages when we were teens and it's harmless. What do you think?

How many of you are getting the HPV vaccine for your teen kids? My oldest son is of the age to receive this but I'm not sure about it. I understand why they need it and I can't guarantee he won't have sex with a girl who might have it when he gets a bit older but I don't know what to do. We have...

Has anyone had their child immunized for the flu this year? The doctor suggested it and highly recommended it for my little one but I wasn't too sure it was necessary. What do you do?

My wife and I have three great kids with the youngest being four. Now she's wanting another. I have my reservations. I would love to make sure I can make enough money to get the three we have through school and college before we make a decision. I love kids but I don't know.