veenakh

@veenakh (24)

Singapore • Age 63

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Who makes the most decisions about what everyone has for dinner?

heartuvgold @heartuvgold (493) • United States 18 Oct 07

Do you ask your family what they want to eat or do they suggest what they want you to make, or does everyone get for themselves? I get tired of always having to come up with something different, but if I let them get what they...

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veenakh Ya, I know how you feel everyday as dinner time draws closer! I have gone through this for a long time and come up with a time-table for dinner dishes for a week. This works out well for me since I donot have to break my head over the dishes to cook.

18 Oct 07

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Chores: Do Your Kids Have To Do Them?

Malyck @Malyck (3425) • Australia 12 Oct 07

I am just wondering at what age your children start doing chores (if at all), and what sort of tasks they have to do? Why? Besides cleaning their rooms, my boyfriend's younger siblings also have to help with the washing up and...

children

chores

responsibility

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veenakh I think it is a very good idea of starting kids to help at home, since it will help them to become independent and also reduces parents burden especially without maid at home.

12 Oct 07

do you like eating some snacks when you are reading?

wonderful1 @wonderful1 (2075) • China 19 Sep 07

i like eating some snacks when i'm reading some clothes magazines and pictures. what about you?

reading

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veenakh Yes, I love to snack when I am reading, especially newspaper. Most of the times I will be muching nuts or some sweets. It really gives me pleasure to eat and read.

12 Oct 07

I think it is a good idea for cutting onion

shirleylu @shirleylu (33) • China 12 Oct 07

Do you cut onion? Are your eyes full of tears when cutting onion? Wear your swimming glasses when you cut onion.I do that every time and my eyes are never full of tears.Try it,you will agree with me!

cut onion tears swimming glasses

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veenakh Hey, save your swimming glasses! The best way to cut onions without crying is to put them in water as soon as you cut them. This way their tear-inducing chemeicals are diluted and you will be smiling your way to dining table!

12 Oct 07

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What do you usually eat as a midnight snack?

tintin7978 @tintin7978 (102) • Philippines 10 Oct 07

Right now, my boyfriend has gone off to a convenience store. I told him that I was hungry so he immediately offered to buy me something to eat. When he asked me what I wanted, I told him that I want a hotdog sandwich and iced tea....

food

hotdog

midnight snacks

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veenakh I never eat after 9 p'm. if I can avoid it. Normally I finish my dinner by 8.3. p.m. and fruits by 9p.m. Once a week I fast in the night.

11 Oct 07

Cows milk - Vegetarian or non vegetarian

CEN7777 @CEN7777 (855) • India 8 Oct 07

Hi Firends,Cows milk is highly nutritous food and full-fill almost all nutritution requirements of human body. Since it does not procured by killing animals and does not consist of any animal part, being a pro milk drinker i...

milk

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veenakh Milk is vegetarian food since it is obtained without killing or cooking any part of the animal. In hinduism it is considred as one of the purest, healthiest and holiest liquids on the earth. That is the reason why it is used in worshippings and offerings to...

10 Oct 07

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How Can I Lower My Cholesterol?

thehsmomof2 @thehsmomof2 (145) • United States 12 Sep 07

I was diagnosed with "slightly high cholesteral" and am wondering what other have done to lower theirs. I do not need or wish to be on medication. I usually walk three or more miles a day, and I have whole wheat toast with...

cholesterol exercise

diagnose

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veenakh Dear, you can do more by eating walnut 4 - 5 pieces a day which is found to reduce the cholesterol. Also, take decoction of cinnamon 2-3 times a week which also helps. More importantly, destress by doing breathing exercises. Hope this helps.

7 Oct 07

The cost of diapers

4cuteboys @4cuteboys (4099) • United States 6 Oct 07

I now have three kids in diapers. One is in the newborn size, the next wears a size 4 and my 2 year old wears pullups. The cost of this is over $100 when I buy big packs. That's pretty ridiculous for something they just potty in,...

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veenakh That's correct, the cost of diapers is extremely hgh and to thiks they are going to rubbish bin after one use is really frustrating! I think best way is to train slowly (as early as possible) the babies to pass urine and motion in the toilet. This is...

7 Oct 07

Do children these days spend tooo much time watching television ????

subathra @subathra (3519) • India 3 Oct 07

It is high time parents whole over the world need to discourage letting their children watch television for a long time . When they switch on the tv set they come across many channels which are not suitable for kids viewing these...

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veenakh yes, I do limit the timings for TV for my teenage daughter. I also monitor the channel she is watching. In this way she can have her way to watch TV and I too can control the content and the timings. I feel that time should be given to kids to watch TV along...

4 Oct 07

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obesity

tabymclay24 @tabymclay24 (51) • United States 2 Oct 07

i am not exactly at my healthy weight but i was wondering if anyone else is concerned about the extreme rise of obesity amopng children today? i try my hardest to make sure that my one year old eats healthy and eats meals not just...

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veenakh Hi, I too have a concern regarding obesity and junk food in children. I always cook meals at home so that my 3 year old can have healthy food. But when you go out its difficullt to avoid junk food specially soft drinks. Kids just love the machine drinks! I try...

3 Oct 07

What's your favorite pasta?

shiloh_222 @shiloh_222 (5479) • Philippines 22 Sep 07

My favorite pasta is basil pesto pasta of angel hair spaghetti. how about u?

basil pesto

favorite pasta

pasta

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veenakh My favourite one is garlic pasta with lot of olive oil, garlic and red chilly flakes garnished with basil and mint leves.

2 Oct 07

education system of singapore

Tommyksh @Tommyksh (29) • Singapore 15 Sep 07

what do you all think about the education system of singapore? Im currently in JC, and it kinda sucks when you've been mugging for so many yrs and u still have a few years ahead.

singapore

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veenakh I think education system is very good though extremely intensive. But when you come out of it it is really worth all that mugging. You just have to be tolerant and in good spirits, you will learn a lot from it. Cheers.

2 Oct 07