This week we have more questions from our message boards as well as several new topics. The forums were recently upgraded and have been improved for you! Join us at the all new Idea Box community. Don't forget that today (29th) is National Puzzle Day, see our posting on that here.
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
WINTER FAMILY TIME
During the winter months when you can't visit the park or go fishing or camping, what do you do to spend time with your family? Do you enjoy outdoor activities or do you spend your time indoors playing games and watching movies?
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISHES?
I love baked potatoes and baked sweet potatoes but I don't eat them often since my kids don't like potatoes that much. We eat a lot of rice. One of the ladies from FamilyCorner turned me on to Jasmine rice. We love it! We also eat a lot of pasta. (BAAAAD for my hips!)
VDAY PRESCHOOL TREAT
I'm in charge of a sweet treat for dd's preschool party. I've done fancy decorated cupcakes but they're so messy - I'm sure the teachers love me!! LOL I'm not big into the flooded sugar cookies - I'm looking for something easy-ish like Rice Krispie Cake heart-shapes. Anybody have a fun, easy, semi-mess free idea??
WHAT DO YOUR GRANDKIDS CALL YOU?
My grandson, who is 2 1/2, calls me Gamma! And when he does I just melt!
HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU BECAME A GRANDPARENT?
I was 42 when my son blessed me with a grandson!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
What do you all think about U.F.O.'s and E.T.'s..Are you a beliver or a non believer???
SPECIAL DAYS JUST FOR FUN
There are tons of special days out there, from Ice Cream Day to National Oatmeal Month. Take advantage of these special days to come up with fresh ideas for playing with your kids.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR SCHOOL AGED KIDS
These days it's getting too expensive to host a birthday party at one of those adventureland type places. It can cost around $150 to host the party for 8-10 kids and most places charge you for a minimum number of guests. The pizza and drinks that are wasted is awful and many of them don't include cake and ice cream. You only get a certain amount of time in the party room before you are booted out. Are you finding that even though it's messy, it makes more sense these days to host birthdays at home?
TRIED AND TRUE APPETIZERS AND FINGER FOODS--LOOKING FOR RECIPES
I'm looking for new tried and true recipes for munchies for the Superbowl! If you have a recipe for something that you make for something like this, would you share it please?
JUST FOR FUN
Got a story you would like to share? Or a joke you would like to tell? Share it with us here.
TRAVEL
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?? I've never been to Las Vages and I'd like to go there. All my friends that have gone had a blast!
WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON THE TY COMPANY MAKING SASHA AND MALIA DOLLS?
Do you think that it is ok or do you think that it is wrong? Personally, I don't see anything wrong with it. I do not think that these girls will be "harmed" by selling these dolls, like all of the so-called pros are saying. It might have been nice if TY offered to donate part of the proceeds to their favorite charities or put some of the proceeds toward helping our schools, though.
YES OR NO TO SENDING YOUR CHILDREN TO PRESCHOOL?
Have you sent or are you planning on sending your child(ren) to preschool? Why or why not? I chose to home preschool both of my kids. I'm very happy with my decision to do so. I believe that it's a personal, individual choice for no one but the parents of the particular child, to make.
WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT?
What are you having for dinner tonight? Share your ideas and menus and pick up some from other members!
WHAT'S YOUR WEEKEND PLANS?
Do you have anything going on this weekend?
MY DH IS RIGHT...I'M A PACK RAT!
I started out the day searching for a prescription card that I needed to take with me today. I knew (thought so, anyway) that I stuck it into a pile of papers that I needed to sort through. Well, after sorting through the pile, it wasn't there. After searching more, I realized that my dh was right...although I make organized pile, there are still A LOT of piles everywhere! Is there anyone else here who is an admitted pack rat?
Hope to see you around soon!
Amanda
Chief Editor
The Idea Box Crafts & Activities
The Idea Box Community
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
WINTER FAMILY TIME
During the winter months when you can't visit the park or go fishing or camping, what do you do to spend time with your family? Do you enjoy outdoor activities or do you spend your time indoors playing games and watching movies?
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISHES?
I love baked potatoes and baked sweet potatoes but I don't eat them often since my kids don't like potatoes that much. We eat a lot of rice. One of the ladies from FamilyCorner turned me on to Jasmine rice. We love it! We also eat a lot of pasta. (BAAAAD for my hips!)
VDAY PRESCHOOL TREAT
I'm in charge of a sweet treat for dd's preschool party. I've done fancy decorated cupcakes but they're so messy - I'm sure the teachers love me!! LOL I'm not big into the flooded sugar cookies - I'm looking for something easy-ish like Rice Krispie Cake heart-shapes. Anybody have a fun, easy, semi-mess free idea??
WHAT DO YOUR GRANDKIDS CALL YOU?
My grandson, who is 2 1/2, calls me Gamma! And when he does I just melt!
HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU BECAME A GRANDPARENT?
I was 42 when my son blessed me with a grandson!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
What do you all think about U.F.O.'s and E.T.'s..Are you a beliver or a non believer???
SPECIAL DAYS JUST FOR FUN
There are tons of special days out there, from Ice Cream Day to National Oatmeal Month. Take advantage of these special days to come up with fresh ideas for playing with your kids.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR SCHOOL AGED KIDS
These days it's getting too expensive to host a birthday party at one of those adventureland type places. It can cost around $150 to host the party for 8-10 kids and most places charge you for a minimum number of guests. The pizza and drinks that are wasted is awful and many of them don't include cake and ice cream. You only get a certain amount of time in the party room before you are booted out. Are you finding that even though it's messy, it makes more sense these days to host birthdays at home?
TRIED AND TRUE APPETIZERS AND FINGER FOODS--LOOKING FOR RECIPES
I'm looking for new tried and true recipes for munchies for the Superbowl! If you have a recipe for something that you make for something like this, would you share it please?
JUST FOR FUN
Got a story you would like to share? Or a joke you would like to tell? Share it with us here.
TRAVEL
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?? I've never been to Las Vages and I'd like to go there. All my friends that have gone had a blast!
WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON THE TY COMPANY MAKING SASHA AND MALIA DOLLS?
Do you think that it is ok or do you think that it is wrong? Personally, I don't see anything wrong with it. I do not think that these girls will be "harmed" by selling these dolls, like all of the so-called pros are saying. It might have been nice if TY offered to donate part of the proceeds to their favorite charities or put some of the proceeds toward helping our schools, though.
YES OR NO TO SENDING YOUR CHILDREN TO PRESCHOOL?
Have you sent or are you planning on sending your child(ren) to preschool? Why or why not? I chose to home preschool both of my kids. I'm very happy with my decision to do so. I believe that it's a personal, individual choice for no one but the parents of the particular child, to make.
WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT?
What are you having for dinner tonight? Share your ideas and menus and pick up some from other members!
WHAT'S YOUR WEEKEND PLANS?
Do you have anything going on this weekend?
MY DH IS RIGHT...I'M A PACK RAT!
I started out the day searching for a prescription card that I needed to take with me today. I knew (thought so, anyway) that I stuck it into a pile of papers that I needed to sort through. Well, after sorting through the pile, it wasn't there. After searching more, I realized that my dh was right...although I make organized pile, there are still A LOT of piles everywhere! Is there anyone else here who is an admitted pack rat?
Hope to see you around soon!
Amanda
Chief Editor
The Idea Box Crafts & Activities
The Idea Box Community
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