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Ariel Castro would 'freak me out,' says neighbor
Thu May 9, 2013
- *face palm*
Mom's work is never done – and now it's worth less, too
Mon May 6, 2013
- My father held the title of "Chief Engineer" at many radio and television stations during my life, and he does not have a degree. He was self taught, and I can assure you that he would take no offense to the term "Domestic Engineer".
Federal officials ask to interview wife of slain bombing suspect
Mon Apr 22, 2013
- And she needs to immediately quit wearing that damned headscarf.
Girl Scouts chapter to add video game patch
Sat Apr 20, 2013
- No, Girl Scouts does not discriminate, and so far as I am aware it's up to individual troops (perhaps councils) as to the inclusion of transgendered girls. I'm a troop leader currently, though my girls are still young (Dasies and Brownies), but I would have no issue with having a gay co-leader …
Coupon clipping declines as shoppers get savvier
Tue Mar 26, 2013
- Restrictions on coupons & store policy changes made it less of a benefit. Once upon a time it was awesome and I did well for my family.
Watching Beyonce's halftime show with kids raised eyebrows, questions
Tue Feb 5, 2013
- "Likewise, the NFL, an organization that strives to be family-friendly (as it should!), sends young girls and boys the message that talent and even beauty are not enough." Uhm, lady you are a hypocrite. The football players are there because they can play football, which would be considered …
Boy Scouts close to ending ban on gay members, leaders
Mon Jan 28, 2013
- "It was never religious based" "In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell wrote specifically about Christianity, since he was writing for youth groups in the United Kingdom:
Target employees protest over Thanksgiving shifts
Tue Nov 13, 2012
- I hope none of you who are willing to boycott the stores who partake in opening on Thanksgiving are planning on ordering ANYTHING from Amazon.
Romney vs. Christie?
Tue Nov 6, 2012
- I'm sorry, but I have NEVER heard a party so brazenly say that their goal is to make the president a one term president, at least not until the tea party hijacked the republican party.
Parsing the meaning of 'campaign event'
Tue Oct 30, 2012
- Romney can call it what he wants, polish the turd as it were, but it's still a freaking turd.

Questions & Answers

Kids can't see anti-bullying film due to R rating
Yes, kids need to see this movie, and they hear the language every day
Pregnant Jessica Simpson poses nude for Elle, says she's having a girl
She looks great to me. More power to her!
Should breast-feeding be shown on Sesame Street?
Yes
- Kash - I never attended a LLL meeting, nor was I ever seen by an LC while in the hospital, but I nursed my youngest for 17 days shy of 2 years before she self weaned. Though with my eldest there were a lot of issues and I was never able to nurse, so I've been on both sides of the fence.
- Meridith - I do believe BBonnet was using the exact same things said about breastfeeding and inserting "bottle feeding". If breasts were not sex objects to just about every person in this county then no one would think twice about a mother nursing.
Should parents take children to Occupy Wall Street?
Depends on the protest
Do you worry about the politics of your kids' teachers?
Yes, I worry they are too conservative.
What do you think of the 'pink, princess' girl culture?
It's fine! Let girls be girls
What do you think of the 'twiblings' story?
I think it's great
Were the parents of a 6-year-old cheerleader right to complain about a 'booty' cheer?
Yes. The cheer was inappropriate for the child's age.
Would you go a full work day with no makeup?
Sure. Why not? Natural is best.
- As a mother of 2 young kids, I spend almost every "work day" without makeup. I'm makeup free right now. I save it for going out. ;)
Are kids spending too much time 'plugged in'?
Yes. Use of electronics should be limited before our kids turn into zombies.

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ferrferr

I'm a lot of things, most notably I'm a mother.

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