happymom

@happymom (31)

United States • Age 56

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What's best cell phone?

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 13 Sep 07

It's that time again to upgrade to new cell phones. I go through Verizon, and am looking for a cell phone with a long battery life and good reception in more remote areas. I'm considering the Motorola Razor K1m because of the...

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Hives

carolynpb @carolynpb (647) • United States 3 Jan 07

Here's the deal. My dad all the sudden a little over a year ago started all the sudden to break out in these hives. They are real red, itch bad and become welts after awhile. He's tried to pinpoint food that's doing it but...

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happymom My daughter has recently been getting these hives, that swell into welts as she itches them. The doctor called this dermagraphism or something like that. He prescribed zyrtec, an antihistamine-that doesn't keep you from being able to drive. And also elocon...

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What to make in a slow cooker?

harmoniebreeze @harmoniebreeze (246) • United States 19 Jan 07

SO I asked for and got a slow cooker for x-mas and now I am a t a loss as to what to make in it. I have made beef for sandwiches and some sloppy joe, but now what? Everyone always talkes baout how they uses theres all the time,...

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happymom My favorite use is to make a mexican cheese dip, great for taking to potlucks. 1 pkg velveeta cheese (light works also)-cut into 1" cubes 1 jar salsa (Hot or Mild-your choice) 1 can refried beans 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey) -...

19 Jan 07

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child car parking spaces?

PhonetiX @PhonetiX (339) 19 Jan 07

don't you just hate it when you see people using these kinds of spaces who obviously do not have children? what are your views on it? i hate it it really annoys the hell out of me!

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happymom What is a child car parking space...I live in Michigan and have never seen any special spots for cars with children...Occasionally I spot a spot for pregnant women, but that's it. I'd love to be able to park up close when I'm shopping with my kids. Where do...

19 Jan 07

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Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis???

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 19 Jan 07

If you have experienced sleep paralysis, what were your episodes like??? I experienced them for about 10 years. Just before I was going to fall asleep, I would suddenly become completely paralyzed. I was completely aware of my...

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happymom I haven't experienced them in the last 10 years, but I was reminded of them because my little sister is dealing with depression stemming from things from her past, including our parents telling her she was possessed by demons, there's actually info online that...

19 Jan 07

Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis???

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 19 Jan 07

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Being the only un-depressed one in my family is odd

hassanchop @hassanchop (820) • United States 14 Jan 07

My whole family has struggled with depression, and most of the extended family, and all of the nuclear family, has been on anti-depressants before, or is currently on them. I never have needed them, or even come close to needing...

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happymom I'm also one of the only ones in my family not struggling with depression...I can't say that exercise is how I fight it...I have a hard time because some of them don't seem to want to get the help they need...My aunt has been "suicidal" for 1.5 years, but has...

15 Jan 07

Do you only rate discussions you start, or do you also rate other's discussions?

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 15 Jan 07

I'm new to mylot, and I'm not sure about the whole rating thing. I know I should choose a best answer, but do I need to rate all responses??? It seems like they let you rate responses in discussions other's have started too....

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I'm looking for info on getting paid to read email programs. (ptr's??)

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 15 Jan 07

I saw a discussion on ptr's and looked at a couple websites to see what they were about. Should I open a separate e-mail account if I want to try this??? Do I actually have to read every e-mail, or just click them to open them???...

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fishing in a long time

kingkong9274 @kingkong9274 (9) • United States 28 Dec 06

i ant been fishing in a long time can someone tell me what was the biggiest fish ya ever got in on shore not the one that got a way mine was 10 pound carp i know not big but i got it in

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happymom I've caught a couple of huge dog fish, probably 10-15 pounds....They are very ugly fish that feed on the bottom from what they tell me...Boy you get really excited when you're really them in, and boy do they fight, but when you get it up to the boat you don't...

14 Jan 07

Baiting the Hook or Touching the Fish

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 12 Jan 07

I know when most girls go fishing they refuse to bait the hook. I have no problem with that, no matter what kind of bait we are using. My problem is that when I actually do catch a fish, I refuse to touch it. Someone else...

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happymom When I was a kid, my Dad never even taught us how to take them off the hook...Actually we didn't catch many fish when I was a kid because my Dad took us out into the middle of a lake in a 12 foot aluminum fishing boat and we sat..and sat...and sat...Very...

14 Jan 07

Will Isreal ever know peace in our time?

texasbunch11 @texasbunch11 (29) • United States 13 Jan 07

Eill there ever be peace in Isreal? What in your opinion will it take to accomplish this peace? Do you believe that creating a Pallistinian state with in the borders will actually lead to peace?

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happymom I've read the Bible and many prophecy books concerning the "end times" and there is much prophecied about Israel. Many prophecies have already been fulfilled. Israel is supposed to sign a 7 year "confirmation of the covenant" with the antichrist. This is...

14 Jan 07

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What not to wear.. Who loves this show?

sirora @sirora (56) • United States 14 Jan 07

I love make-over shows.. I like to see how people are so content with themselves but realize at the end that a little improvement never hurt anybody.

fashion

tlc

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happymom I do love this show because people always seem happy after they've discovered how to shop...I could use some help with it myself, it'd be great to have someone show you how to put things together, and what to look for...the only thing about the show that makes...

14 Jan 07

saltwater or freshwater?

brandonknies @brandonknies (305) • United States 6 Jan 07

ok. who prefers what, and why? i like freshwater, because it is more easily accessible, and found everywhere. but at the same time, i like saltwater, because there are much larger fish to be caught. i like catching very large...

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happymom I think I'd prefer freshwater fishing...I've never been saltwater fishing, though I've been on the ocean...It kind of scares me to think about what I might catch, like a shark---too scary for me...It's an accomplishment for me to be able to handle a pike, I...

14 Jan 07

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How do you deal with Obsessive Compulsive Husband???

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 11 Jan 07

My husband is Obsessive Compulsive. He mops our floor every day (he claims he sees water spots-i'm supposed to carry towels under the dishrag when I walk to the counter). Goes over everything I cleaned because I didn't clean it...

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happymom I did mention it to our doctor. She can't discuss it with him unless he brings it up due to privacy issues...He doesn't feel it's a problem...Just thinks he's right (his mother is the same way)...He has exploded a few times, with lots of rage...He's thrown...

12 Jan 07

Why do men call it babysitting when they are watching their own kids???

happymom @happymom (31) • United States 12 Jan 07

I get so frustrated that my husband as well as many other dads I know call if babysitting when they have to watch their own children. Isn't it called parenting???

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Who takes care of U when U r sick?

maapav @maapav (729) • India 11 Jan 07

Before my marriage my mother used to take care of me.But now I really miss her.Today I am sick with fever and see I have no one to take care of me. My daughter is there.But I miss my mother.What about U?

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happymom Unfortunately, I take care of myself because noone else will. My husband is not much help and still leaves me to take care of the kids even when I'm sick. My kids are 2 & 5 so they aren't any help, they make it harder, because I can't nap or rest because I'm...

12 Jan 07

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Favorite "Bodies of Water" Songs #4 - "Children of the Sea"

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43415) • Denver, Colorado 21 Oct 17

This particular music series, my Favorite "Bodies of Water" Songs, was inspired by @FourWalls and her two recent countdowns of songs with bodies of water in the title. I am at #4: "Children of the Sea" by Black Sabbath. From...

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happymom This particular music series, my Favorite "Bodies of Water" Songs, was inspired by @FourWalls and her two recent countdowns of songs with bodies of water in the title. I am at #4: "Children of the Sea" by Black Sabbath. From their 1980 album (and first with...

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Do they make anything but low-rise jeans??

rick615 @rick615 (413) • United States 11 Jan 07

Ok, I have twin girls who are quite young. I went to the girls section and was looking at the clothes. All the jeans were these things that didn't even go up to their waist. They came out of the dressing room with their hip...

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happymom My favorite was when I was a room parent at my daughter's preschool last year. At that age, kids are on the floor playing alot, and of course I could see my daughter's underwear. Low rise jeans are ridiculous for girls and women. Only very skinny women look...

11 Jan 07