mac6304 started a new discussion called Is the economy going to affect your Christmas shopping this year? in shopper.
1 week ago
I know it is going to affect our Christmas budget this year. We are going to be making more presents and paying out a lot less for things we want to buy. Our money situation is going to demand it. But I don't think this is a bad thing. Christmas is supposed to be about who you love not how much you spend. I would rather drink hot chocolate with my family and watch a movie than run around like a...

mac6304 started a new discussion called Can you afford to go to college this year in this economy? in student.
1 week ago
I am a working mom who would love to finish school but we just can't afford it right now. We make to much to qualify for a loan or grant but not enought to pay for it outright ourselves. Do you think the government should offer a tax credit for educating ourselves instead of for buying a new car or house?

mac6304 started a new discussion called Do you believe it is better to give than receive? in listener.
1 week ago
I always enjoy getting presents but I prefer to surprise someone else even if it is a small thing. There is so much joy to be had in doing something for someone else. How about you? Would you rather give or receive?

mac6304 started a new discussion called Do you buy presents for your pets at Christmas? in pet owner.
1 week ago
We always try to buy something for our dog at Christmas because he is part of the family too. Usually we fill a small gift bag with a new toy and some treats. He is so funny, he sticks his head (a boxer) all the way in the bag and pulls out everything one item at a time. My son thinks it is the funniest thing. Do you buy your pets presents?

mac6304 commented in a discussion called Only child or more than one sibling? in mother.
1 week ago
That is how my son feels. He has plenty of interaction with other kids and loves playing by himself also.

mac6304 commented in a discussion called Only child or more than one sibling? in mother.
1 week ago
We have also discussed adoption in the future if we can afford it. It is amazing to me that my mother in law has voiced her opinion on this (not that we asked). She is adamant that a adopted child would not be her "real" grandchild and would treat them differently. I do not understand how anyone could feel that way and have told her so. If she is going to tell me what to do then she is going to...

mac6304 commented in a discussion called Only child or more than one sibling? in mother.
1 week ago
Exactly my point. We didn't have any problems but I couldn't imagine making comments like that to someone else because I might hurt their feelings. We don't know everyones situation and it is not our business. But why risk hurting someone even more when they may already be going through something difficult and stressful. I don't think that is being a true friend or family memeber.

mac6304 commented in a discussion called Only child or more than one sibling? in mother.
1 week ago
I think it is more selfish to have children that you can't take care of than to choose to not have any at all. That child didn't ask to be brought into this world to just be neglected or mistreated. I would rather someone be more responsible than that.

mac6304 commented in a discussion called If you could afford it, would you go green? in thinker.
1 week ago
I absolutely love my "green" light bulbs. They are really not very expensive when you realize how long they last. And I saw a noticeable difference on my electric bill when I switched to them.

mac6304 commented in a discussion called If you could afford it, would you go green? in thinker.
1 week ago
Maybe the qovernment should give tax credits and assistance to people who want to go green.