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Lanolin is wonderful for very dry and even cracked skin. Lansinoh is a nice one, made for nursing mothers but great for lips, cuticles, heels, etc. But my favorite balm is by "Mode de Vie" and is called Karite Lips Shea Butter (I get the vanilla flavor). I discovered it in a boutique in...

I had my gallbladder removed when my second daughter was 8 months old, and if I'd had the option, I'd have preferred not to do it during that postpartum period. We were still nursing, so I had to deal with the logistics of pumping and tossing milk immediately post-op; and I wasn't able to lift...

A-J -- Your wisdom is hard-won and so heartfelt. Thank you for sharing! (And congratulations on these 23 years!) Allison

Absolutely darling!!

I have Jodi Picoult's new release -- House Rules -- on my bedside table, but I haven't started it yet. I know I won't be able to put it down, and I already don't want it to be over!!

That my precious 14-year-old daughter will sit and talk to me when she gets home from school - what a gift!

Annette -- Your encouraging, positive voice here is such a special one! I am sending prayers and care for your loss, and I hope knowing so many people are thinking of you and your family brings comfort. I am so sorry for your loss. Allison

Thanks, everyone, for your replies! These give me good direction for updating his look! Allison

Does anyone have ideas on great brands of jeans for men? It's time to update my husband's jeans style. He's a 32x32, and I think he tends to go too baggy -- and, dare I say, high-waisted? Like, Dad jeans?? I was just looking at Gap Standard Fit, and they look like a good possibility. Any...

Just had to chime in and say that I was just reading the exclusions on the back of a Macy's $$ off coupon -- and I'm not sure what is left that I can use it for!! I also agree that they're often woefully understaffed. And then there's the part at the end of the transaction when they ask you to...

I think your goals sound very exciting! I know I had a much greater appreciation for school and the learning process the second time around, as an adult -- it *is* fun, isn't it? Glad to hear you're doing well and loving it! Allison

Thank you for sharing! You looked wonderful! And it looks like it was a joyful day. Congratulations! Allison

I'll be filing this info away for my next odor challenge! (They do seem to have a way of cropping up...) Thanks! Allison

I take Andrew Weil's Omega-3/Fish Oil capsules, also well-tested and mercury-free. I appreciate that there's no fishy aftertaste. Amazon has the best price on them, and you can do an automatic shipment plan with them. Allison

Hi! I'm a newer nurse -- I've been an RN for 2 years, after going back to school when I was 38. I have to say, it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I love my work, definitely feel that feeling that I've done something worthwhile at the end of the day, and I really appreciate the...