lillake

@lillake (1630)

United States • Age 44

Joined myLot 18 years ago

Treat your children in the way you hope to see them as adults.

www.wiredfornoise.com

Discussions (166)

lillake's Discussions

Nature Study Journal

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 7 Dec 09

Have you ever created a nature study journal? It is a journal where you describe, study, and explore nature. There is a great old book on this called The Handbook of Nature Studies. My son keeps one as part of his schooling. He...

journaling

nature

nature study

Handmade for the holidays

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 6 Dec 09

Every year I try to make as many gifts as I can instead of buying them. It's a lot cheaper, plus helps keep me out of the consumerism trap. This year there will be cookies, hot chocolate mixes, candles, secret compartment books,...

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What are you doing for Yule this year?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 6 Dec 09

I'm just curious what others are doing for Yule or Solstice this year? We are keeping it very simple. A little baking, a little crafting, looking at lights. I'm hoping it will snow, but I doubt it will.

solstice

winter solstice

yule

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Would you ever consider homesteading?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 3 Dec 09

Homesteading is gaining in popularity, especially as costs go up and wages go down. A lot of people are looking for more self reliance and getting out of the system. Would you ever consider it? Why or why not?

homestead

homesteading

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Want to talk about real food

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 3 Dec 09

If you want to talk with others about eating real food instead of the prepackaged, fake junk then tonight join the live chat on Twitter. Just use the code #realfood to share and follow along. It's fun, join it!

Are you making money here?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 29 Nov 07

I know many people are here at MyLot for the community and not themoeny. But I have a question for those who are here trying to earn a little extra. I'm just curious how much you are making on averae hre daily. Has it gone down or...

money

mylot

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Sunday School for athiest

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 28 Nov 07

Have you hard about this? In Palo Alto, California a group has created a program for kids that teaches morals and values without the god stuff. I wish we had something similar here! Here's an article in the Times about it...

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Messy house!

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 28 Nov 07

What is the messiest room in your house? And why is it so messy? Do you hate to clean it or is it used the most often and doesn't stay clean? Mine has to be the kitchen. It's always a mess! I hate cleaning something that just gets...

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What's cooking?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 27 Nov 07

What are you making tonight? I'm bored and curious what others are making to eat tonight? I'm making roasted chicken for my boyfriend, with mashed potatos. I've also got some seasoned mixed veggies baking and a big pot of rice....

cooking

food

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What would you do?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 27 Nov 07

Here's a question that I'm curious to see how others feel. My boyfriend has worked for the same company for over 5 years. The last 4 years he has been an assistant manager, and he hates it. His job sucks, pays low, and he works...

job

promotion

work

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Do you reuse glass jars?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

So many things come in glass jars. Pickles, olives, jelly, etc... Do you reuse the glass jars or recycle them? If you reuse them what do you do with them? I've heard of people using the small glass jars that baby food comes in to...

glass jars

recycle

reuse

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Do you write paid blog posts?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

Do you use one of the sites that pays you to write blog posts? If so which one do you use? Which one pays you the best? PayPerPost, Smorty, Loud Launch, or Blogvertising ar the ones that I use. Though so far only PayPerPost really...

blogging

make money blogging

pay posts

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Has anyone else read the Chalice and the Blade?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

Have you ever heard of it? How about the author Riane Eisler? The Chalice and the Blade is a powerful book that discusses the roles of men and women throughout time and various cultures. It really changed my life to read it. She...

books

chalice

riane eisler

the chalice and the blade

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Do you know what a lactivist is?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

A lactivist is a person who is passionate about breastfeding. They spend time, energy, and money to support and encourage breastfeeding for all children. Please do not call us "nazis" it is insulting and only makes yourself look...

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My name is Summer

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

It was once an uncommon name, though I am seeing more and more people named Summer. Yes just like the season, and no I wasn't born during the summer. I think those are the questions most frequently asked. Is anyone else here...

nmaes

summer

unique names

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Being a non-Christian at Christmas

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

Despite the myhtical "war on Christmas" Christmas is huge here. Nearly every store has displays and signs up, Christmas music is playing everywhere (and this includes religious music). And already people are wishing others a merry...

christmas

christmas music

religion

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What are you getting your kids this holiday season?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 24 Nov 07

With the major shopping season here a lot of parents are fighting to get their kids the perfect gifts. I'm curious what others are planning to get, or have gotten already, their kids for gifts this year? Mine both got wooden...

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Are you proud to be an American?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 4 Jul 07

With today being the 4th of July, our independence day, I thought I would ask how many of you are really proud to be an American. What about it makes you proud? How do you feel about those who are not? Can you be proud of your...

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What is the longest you ahve gone without cleaning your house?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 30 Jun 07

My youngest son has been sick the last few days. Because of his cruddy feeling he hasn't wanted to let me do anything, especially at night. He refuses to sleep without me right there beside him. As a result I haven't been able to...

clean home

cleaning

house cleaning

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Make money now!!!

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 30 Jun 07

Everyone is in such a hurry to make money. They want instant riches from some website or pay to click site. It seems that everyone expects to be able to spend $10 and get back hundreds instantly. But it doesn't work that way. You...

get rich quick

make money now

money

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