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  Hollie Gonzalez

  10:40 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Hi Schelle.
  Daycare parties are tricky because you do not know what kids have allergies and to what foods. You should ask the center if there is something you should avoid, such as nuts or cinnamon. If you get the all clear, then depending on the amount of kids, you could make sand and mud cups. They are very simple.
  Use Vanilla and chocolate pudding cups. Take off the tin foil lids and go to town! use your imagination. For the sand cups (vanilla) you can get anything gummy to top them off, such as bears or swedish fish, You can crush up Nilla wafers or Vienna Fingers and add colored sprinkles. then buy the little drink umbrellas for each one for a final decoration. For the dirt cups (chocolate) you can decorate with crushed up oreos, and gummy worms. You can use any kind of candy to make to look like trash, such as sour patch kids tipped over and m & m's. Just have fun with them. Don't forget to bring the plastic spoons!

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  10:32 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013

  No Morris, you should not leave her a "Dear Jane" letter. That is horrible, and so is just leaving. Tell her! Tell her why, state your case and man up.

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  10:31 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013

  They should be stricter. We should have background checks and we should only allow law enforcement, military and government officials to have the specialized kind. Rifles for hunters who have passed the check are good. They should not be allowed to former criminals or the mentally insane. Like seriously, who needs a machine gun for protection? Like really Tony Montana??? I think that guns should only be in capable hands, and under lock and key. But that is my opinion.

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  10:06 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

  Oh boy, the dog doo dilema! Well I feel you there. We have some of "those" neighbors too. Unfortunately you can't go around slinging crap at peoples houses although we would all like too. Short of fencing in your yard, there isn't much you can do unless you can definitatively say who is letting their dog do their business on your lawn. Put up a "no trespassing" sign, and a "no dogs allowed" sign in the mean time. There are also "no dog waste" signs that you can find. Try to get real proof as to whose dog it is. If the dog is just loose and running without a leash, then you can contact animal control. If the dog is actually being walked and on a leash, try to be as nice as possible and tell the owner that it is not polite to let the dog relieve himself on your property and ask him to stop. Tell them that is is dangerous to the environmnent as well. I know some dogs have accidents, but there is no short supply of plastic bags around...Otherwise you can try to file a report at the police station and with animal control.

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  11:07 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  Switching from regular to decaf??? Whoa, that's harsh! That deffinately classifies her as a jerk in my opinion! I think that obviously one of you does not have the same feelings about your boss as you do. I would be real careful about your "water cooler" conversations from now on. Not only can that get someone on her bad side, but could also be cause for termination. As for the temperature changing and the like, I would say something to her... Maybe she is going through the "change" and is not doing it on purpose. If she really is, and there is no one else to go to, like HR or higher management, then wear short sleeves, bring in a fan, or for the opposite, wear a sweater. Good luck, and p.s..stop at Dunkins before work!

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  11:01 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  Hi, I"m sorry that you have to move. I know that this can be overwhelming and difficult. Tewksbury has gotten expensive I agree. It is sad that the times have come to this. I think the best thing to do is research the town you are moving to. Look into community activities, church groups, Bingo maybe... See if you can get the names, phone numbers and addresses of your neighbors that you have become friendly with and see if you can set up some "dates:..for example, shopping trips, lunches, even going for walks. Just try to keep your friends around and involved in your move. I bet soon enough, you will have new neighbors to do things with.

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  9:06 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013

  ....she never mentioned that...back up the bus please....

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  9:05 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013

  Hi tewksmom,
  What do you mean by "doing pot"? Smoking a few joints? Hitting a bong? dealing? There are lots of ways to interpret what you are saying. I feel like you were suspicious of his behavior because why otherwise were you "snooping" in his room? What led you to that? Are you having issues with him in general? Is there a father figure involved? I think it's time for a family sit down. Is your son in high school still? Maybe you can get the guidance counselor involved. Call his doctors office and set up an appointment. There are many ways to approach this, but not having conversations about it right away is the wrong thing to do. Keep on him and stay open minded. Do not scream and yell and lose your cool during the conversation or else he won't listen.

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  8:56 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013

  Hello Angie,
  Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Pregnancy is a wonderful experience. But it takes alot from both parties involved. I suggest having a long deep and heartfelt conversation with him. It seems like you two have had issues in the past and this is very serious. Yours and the baby's health and well being are very important. Worrying like this is not good for either one of you. This should be a joyful experience for you and your boyfriend. If he says he is not in it for the long haul, then you really need to determine if this baby is something you can handle and raise on your own. You say you don't want to be pregnant, but guess what? Too late, you already are so, step up and take charge of your life before it is too late. If you decide that this is not for you, then you need to start making arrangements for that baby's well being now.

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  8:59 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

  Hi Ray, thanks for writing.
  I say go for it! I would love to be able to open my own place, it would be amazing. If I had the means, you can bet I would do it. Let your wife and kids know how passionate you are. Write down a game plan, include your goals and how you intend on achieving them. Map out your ideas and try to have back up supporting all the pros and cons. I wish you the best of luck.

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