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    Baking Powder Versus Baking Soda

    What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda as far as cooking is concerned? I always thought the two were the same thing.
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    Thanksgiving in the budget

    Today I sat down with my wife to talk about Thanksgiving and our budget. Usually we budget about 100 towards food, and what is left over (if any) is gas money. This year we decided to do something a little different. Instead of adding an extra 100 to the budget we came up with a way to plan...
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    If a tree falls...

    If a tree falls in the city and there are people around to hear it, does it make a sound? Yes it does, and it also makes a whole heck of a lot of work. Not the way I had hoped to spend my Saturday morning.
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    Daughters marker makeup

    I won't let my daughter wear makeup. I think she is too young. So now she is using markers for make up! She says it is just coloring and non toxic!
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    Respect

    Have your kids ever gone through a phase where it seemed like they did not respect you or your wife? If so, how did you deal with this situation.
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    Calling all step-dads

    My best friend is a step dad. He has no kids of his own and this is his first marriage. He became a step dad at 52 years old kids are 6, 10 and 12. He has been a step dad for 3 years now yet feels in total shock about parenting. A lot of the stuff he complains about is just part of being a dad...
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    Sub titles.

    The subtitles on my TV are in Spanish! I have no idea how that happened and I can't get them back to English. Has anyone else had a problem like this?
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    Head ache for days!

    I have had a head ache for the past two days and it is making it hard to focus. It is not a whole lot of pain but it has lasted long enough to make me feel pretty badly.
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    Types of Clouds

    My kids just got home from school and were telling me everything they learned about clouds. They learned the 4 main types and new stuff I had no idea about! Did they teach this when I was a kid and I forgot? Or do they teach more to kids today?
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    Shoes, son Vs. daughter

    My daughter can make a pair of shoes last her a year (if she doesn't outgrow them). My son on the other hand can destroy a pair of shoes in under 2 months! What is up with that?
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    Wife turns alarm off

    My wife keeps turning my alarm off at some point before it goes off or right when it does. I am constantly running late because of this. How can I get her to leave my alarm alone without it turning in to a fight.
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    The Muppets 2011

    I am so excited about the new muppets movie called The Muppets. It is going to come out sometime around thanks giving and the trailer looks awesome! I know we are going to take our kids to see this one.
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    Being a dad is awesome!

    Being a dad can be a lot of hard work and responsibility, but the pay offs are so worth it. Today has been one of those days that remind me how awesome it is to be a dad!
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    Stargazing with kids.

    My kids are obsessed with their new telescope. Suddenly they have so many questions about the stars and constellations. I have no knowledge of any of that. Where is a good place I can learn them, and quick!
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    Netflix Vs Blockbuster

    With Netflix raising priced I have been comparing it to Block Buster. The nice think about Block Buster is that it works on many smartphone, unlike Netflix. However, you have to download the shows, not stream them. Does anyone here use one or the other and want to help me with the comparison?
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    Anyone going to see the new Planet of the Apes movie?

    My son wants me to take him to see the new Planet of the Apes movie. I have no idea when it comes out but it looks great. Anyone else planning to go see it?
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    No weekend this weekend

    I have a ton of work to do around the house this weekend. After working 5 12 hour days I have to build a fence and do some plumbing. I hate this, I just wanted a weekend to relax. Why was that asking too much?
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    Apps for 4 year old

    I just discovered the app Kid Mode. It is great because I can load apps for my 4 year old to play. She can't accidentally buy things. I let her sit next to me and play but I only have 3 games. What are some good apps for a 4 year old.
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    How can you tell if your wife wants a divorce?

    My wife hasn't seemed very happy lately and she is a lot less affectionate than she used to be. I don't want to get a divorce and I am worried she might want to. How can I tell if she wants a divorce?
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