Black Friday

Hey how many of you guys run to shop on Black Friday? I have never been one of those people. But if anyone out there knows of an offer that I shouldn't pass up, please let me know. I have sons, ages 2, 6, and 16 to shop for.
Thanks a lot

Datenight

Hi friends,
Well, my husband and I have started this weekly datenight thing. That is, every Friday we go somewhere together just he and I. This has been going on now for the last 6 weeks. Next week is my week to pick a place for us to go. I have no idea where to take him. We usually go out to eat. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or just comments let me know.

Green Bean Casserole Recipe

If you don't already do so you should add this dish to your thanksgiving feast.

Ingredients:
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
Dash ground black pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French's French Fried Onions

Directions:
Stir the soup, milk, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Bake at 350°F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining onions.

Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

Halloween Ideas

Halloween is coming up in less than a week. Does anyone have any Halloween traditions, rituals, etc..... Well me, I usually dress up with my children and go trick-or-treating. Yes, the old fashioned way. We walk two, three miles and go door to door and say "trick or treat"! Just being nosey. I cant even believe that some people take their children to the mall to trick or treat. WHat fun is that? You don't get much candy, and they don't get the full effect like the traditional way. Tell me which way you'd perfer.

Paranormal Activity?

What happens when you sleep? Paranormal Activity!!???
Who plans on going to see this "Freaky and Terrifying", "Horror Phenomenon", "Genuinely Frightening","Best Horror Film of the Year". Me, I am terrified of scary movies but is very intrigued about seeing this "true to life" movie. I am not a believer of "paranormal activity". Maybe because I have never experienced it first hand. If there are any one who has can I please hear your story. Attached is a trailer of the movie from u tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_UxLEqd074

Birthday Party Ideas

Friends, classmates, and peers. I need some ideas. My 9 year old daughters' birthday is coming up and I haven't a clue of what to do for her. She is my foster daughter and I only have boys of my own. So if there are any mothers, aunts, big brothers, big sisters, etc.. that have an idea for me please toss it out there because i need help. Her birthday is October 23rd. This is my last resort.

Relaxation Response

*Find a quiet place and sit in a comfortable position*

1. Close your eyes.

2. Relax all your muscles deeply. Beginning with your feet and moving slowly upward, relax the muscles in your legs, buttocks, abdomen, chest, shoulders, neck, and finally your face. Allow your whole body to remain in this deeply relaxed state.

3. Now concentrate on your breathing, and breathe in and out through your nose. Each time you breathe out, silently say the word one to yourself.

4. Repeat this process for 20 minutes. (You can open your eyes to look at your watch periodically but don't use an alarm.) When you are finished, remain seated for a few minutes - first with your eyes closed, then with them open.

Facebook

Hello everyone. Have you all heard of Facebook? Well, I just got wind of it and thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread. I have found so many people on there from my past. I have even found relatives I havent talked to in years. If you havent yet you should give it a try.

www.facebook.com

Racism or Ignorance

I was not shocked but appalled by the incident that happened on the West High School bus. A young man who needed a seat on the bus was beaten mercilessly by not one but two students. No one on the bus seemed bothered by it. They just looked, gasped, and laughed. The bus driver did nothing!! I read the news story and it said that they believed that the incident was racially motivated. Racially Motivated???? I think not!!! And why did the newspaper have to tell the race of the young men involved. The incident involved one white (victim) male, and two black males(fighters). But in this story I don't think it mattered what color the young men involved were! This is an issue of wrong and right not black and white. The young men that beat up that other young man was wrong and should be punished to the extent of the law. But not because of their race but because of their ignorance. Being a parent of a high school, school bus rider I couldn't watch it. But if you think you can stomach it click on the link to see the incident for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qYT8Ouxo44

Dreams

Did you know that you can control what you dream about? Well, you can!! I was reading about Lucid dreams. It is when people try to control the outcome of a dream while still dreaming. I tried it and it worked. This is how:
1. Relax
2. Close your eyes and focus on an imaginary spot in your field of vision.
3. Focus on your intention having a lucid dream.
4. Tell yourself that you are going to dream about whatever you want.
5. Imagine yourself in a dream of the type you want to have.
6. Repeat the steps until you fall asleep.

Happy Dreaming!

Discussion Thread

Hi everyone, I was just wondering what everyone was doing for Labor Day. My family and I usually go to the Labor Day Parade every year. It is fun for them but not so much for me. When I am off from work I "try" to sleep in. But having children makes that almost impossible. Anyway just being a little nosey.

Distance Learning

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Starting up

Hi everyone!! Just checking in to see how this works.