stephig

@stephig (31)

United States • Age 40

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Do we really need to send our children to school?

hdb425 @hdb425 (72) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

For several months now, my husband and I have been seriously thinking about sending our 4-year old son to school. On our own, we were able to teach him to speak in English (and not just plain English but with an American accent)....

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stephig I agree that the socialization aspect of schooling is extremely important. I thought about homeschooling my two children, but I also want to make sure that they are learning everything that they are supposed to, and I just don't know if I would be able to...

7 Feb 07

How many kids?

anglwatchinme247 @anglwatchinme247 (104) • United States 5 Feb 07

Please tell us how many kids you have, how old and genders. and names if you want.

mother

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stephig Logan (2) Owen (3 months) My pride and joy!!! :)

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I'm a newbie!

stephig @stephig (31) • United States 3 Feb 07

I am going to learn to sew, and I need recommendations on finding a good machine that isn't overly expensive. I am borrowing an 1950's ELNA supermatic, but I would like to have one of my own because that one belongs to my...

sewing machine

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Lost art of Sewing

judysims @judysims (81) • United States 4 Jan 07

Sewing used to be the mainstay of the family wardrobe. Girls were taught so strictly, endeavoring for perfection. The clothes we made had to be worn out in the knee or seat because the seams sure weren't going anywhere. Hand...

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stephig I agree with you. I guess I'm old fashioned... and born in the wrong era, but I feel like there is so many things wasted now-a-days. I hate buying clothes anymore, because I know they will fall apart sooner than they should. The fact that clothes are so...

3 Feb 07

American Idol Making Fun of People..and I'm not talking about Simon

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 17 Jan 07

Tonight American Idol made me kind of sick. I'm used to Simon making fun of people. That's Simon. They choose to go in the room and they know what he is capable of. People expect that crap out of him. However, I don't think...

american idol

simon cowell

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stephig This show making fun of people is nothing new. If people go and audition they should expect some kind of criticism. That's what TV does... and honestly, if they can't handle American Idol laughing at them, they won't make it in the music business. The people...

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Where are you from?

stephig @stephig (31) • United States 14 Jan 07

I'm just curious to see where everyone is from. I'm in Austin, Texas.. is anyone else on here nearby? :)

austin texas

location

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stephig I've been to Tennessee. I only remember being to Memphis really, but I liked it! :) SeaWorld is great!! I once went to a summer camp there for a week and it was a really neat experience; we were able to go behind the scenes and feed the animals.. I even went...

18 Jan 07

Simon Cowell

Maryam_Nazir @Maryam_Nazir (249) • Pakistan 11 Jan 07

Why do you love or hate Simon Cowell?

american idol

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stephig I love Simon Cowell because he simply tells it like it is. Most of the time I agree with him!

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Sob stories.

stephig @stephig (31) • United States 17 Jan 07

This season hasn't started on a very good note!! (pun intended.. lol) I know it's only the two shows, but I wish that the production crew wouldn't focus so much on the contestants' sob stories. I watch this show in the beginning...

american idol

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American Idol: Something I Cant Understand About the Contestants.....

MissGia @MissGia (955) • United States 16 Jan 07

As im sitting here watching the season premeire and listening to some ungodly singing i wonder why dont some of these people get unbiased opinions about their singing skills, or tape record themselves and then listen before they...

american idol

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stephig I have this same question every season! WHO IS TELLING THESE PEOPLE THAT THEY HAVE TALENT?! lol.

17 Jan 07

How to start a business?

stephig @stephig (31) • United States 16 Jan 07

I want to start my own online business but I'm unsure about getting started. I've already gotten my domain name and hosting provider (godaddy.com), but I need a website! I'm working on all the graphics, but I am unable to put it...

business

kids

wahm

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stephig Thanks, I've found some great info on those sites. :)

16 Jan 07

Too old for another child?

writerightmom @writerightmom (148) • United States 5 Dec 06

I am a 34-year-old woman, and my husband is 40. We have two sons together, but I would really like to try for a daughter. Are we too old to have another child? I feel like I am. I feel more like 44 than 34 sometimes. My aunt just...

baby

old

pregnancy

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stephig Personally, I wouldn't want to have any children at that age. I want to be young enough to enjoy their lives as long as I possibly can. And I want to be able to go camping and doing other things with them too.... without a cane!

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Where do you go to be ALONE?

kyliepops @kyliepops (269) • Australia 15 Jan 07

With so much hustle and bustle in the world these days and so many things happening in our lives, i find that i need to take time out. Time for just me and my hubby but also time for just me. My favourite place to go is the...

alone time

kyliepops

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stephig My favorite place to be alone.. or at least to get away from the city-life.. I go out to the country and either just drive, or go to spend time with horses. It is the best way to unwind in my opinion because horseback riding is soooo refreshing and calming....

16 Jan 07

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Which LOTR character are you?

Kangleicha @Kangleicha (376) • India 15 Jan 07

I want to be Legolas Greenleaf. He is so cool. Well, Aragon is ok, but I like elves better than man.

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stephig I would be Arwen. She's awesome. =) And if I was Arwen... I would have chosen Legolas to be my mate! haha.

16 Jan 07

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How to start a business?

stephig @stephig (31) • United States 16 Jan 07

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leaving feedback...

itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 15 Jan 07

What do you do if you had an excellent transaction, but the person on the other end flat out refuses to leave feedback?? I had this transaction recently where I left this girl glowing feedback, even though the item she sent me...

buying things online

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stephig I know how you feel, because I sell things on Amazon all the time, but people NEVER leave feedback on there. I wouldn't worry about it at all though, it's just one feedback from someone who apparently has a I-can't-leave-fb complex! lol.

16 Jan 07

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daycare cost, daycare cost..

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

Who is with me that daycare is too dang much. I have two kids and I was paying 1320 a month for a good, registered, well known daycare. The ones that are crap and look like roach invested were only like 300 dollars less than 1320....

children

daycare

working mom

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stephig I know exactly how you feel. I don't understand it at all either. I guess I'm just missing the money train, because I NEVER have any money because it all goes to daycare and bills! What am I not doing to earn money! lol. Luckily a lady in my neighborhood...

15 Jan 07

Etiquette?

Adrenochrome @Adrenochrome (1653) 14 Jan 07

Does good etiquette still have a place in society today. For example, I frequently get a sneer from a young woman if I hold a door open for them (they think I'm a sexist pig). Does it matter if you pass the port to the right,...

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stephig I'm glad to know that there are others who think that being polite is still in good taste. I think it's quite rude when others won't hold the door open... for a male or female! It's just common courtesy! I also find it hard to understand why saying "excuse...

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have books lost importance in this modern age of computers....???

cuteangel1987 @cuteangel1987 (54) • India 14 Jan 07

i just went to a library one day to check out new books and novels, strangely i found noting new there,on questioning the owner of the library i came to knw ht ppl these days do not prefer books rather they prefer cd's and vcd's...

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stephig I prefer books to a computer because it's much more involved than listening to a novel on an iPod. It's also better because I don't like spending too much time at my computer. I do not believe that computers will replace books. There are still fans of the...

14 Jan 07

what is the most memorable camping experience you've had?

samsonskola @samsonskola (3357) • United States 14 Jan 07

For me, it was camping in a tent for 2 days 1 mile high in the Smoky Mtns. We had a gorgeous campsite, right by the edge of the mountain where we could view many miles...the air was fresh and clean, and it was a wonderful...

camping

hiking

tents

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stephig When I was younger my parents and I would go on 3-4 week camping trips. It was awesome for me because I was able to visit so many places in the United States and Canada at such a young age. I think it helped me grow into a really down-to-earth person because...

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How do you like to read?

Zebrochka @Zebrochka (333) • Brazil 13 Jan 07

I mean, where do you do it? On a sofa? In bed? In transport? Do you like to eat smth while reading? Drink? Put your favourite music on?

read

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stephig I can read almost anywhere... but I really prefer if I am somewhere where it is quiet and not a lot going on. It allows me to really get into the book and enjoy my quiet time. lol. :)

14 Jan 07