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    Buying a home (VA loan)

    VA Loan My husband and I are both veterans but have not gotten around to using our VA loan benefit yet (although we have bought a house). My knowledge which is limited is... - the benefits of using a VA loan is you can get a loan with 0 down. - the negatives are, you typically pay a...
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    Celiac Disease/Gluten Free Living???

    I am pretty knowledgeable about it. My son is on the GFCF diet, it has been about 4 years, HUGE difference in him.... and I help mentor other moms starting it through a support group. I recommend removing both wheat and dairy, and then if she has constipation issues, you might consider that she...
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    Asperger's syndrome resources?

    Re: Aspergers Michelle Garcia Winters has a ton of stuff on social skills for Asperger types. I tend to think of aspergers as a compilation of a lot of other things you mentioned she had. If she has any gastro intestinal issues, you may look into biomedical therapy for Autism...
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    Mothers Day problem

    I have 3 little boys and a MIL! At times like this I will often put myself in her shoes, because I WILL be there one day, hoping their spouses like me, hoping my boys and their families will still want to spend time with me, and being a little sad that I lost my place in line in my boys'...
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    40 and acne

    What I find works 1. make sure I use a mild exfoliating cleanser am and pm. I find keeping the dead skin off my face really helps. 2. Take flax seed oil or another EFA 3. Watch what I eat....even breakfast cereal can make me break out because it causes my blood sugar to shoot up. I...
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    skin problems

    I also recommend flax seed oil or any kind of EFA. That really makes my skin muuuuch muuuch better, and almost overnight.
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    ww points equate to how many calories?

    WW points It is 50 calories for every point, so if something is 100 calories it is 2 points, but then from there you add 1 point for every 12 grams of fat, and subtract a point for every 5 g of fiber. So if something is higher in fiber, you can eat more calories of it, with the same points...
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    Career and children – need your thoughts (REALLY long)

    You don't make his life easier. Like sticky notes. You make his life POSSIBLE. Sorry, it just chaps me when a woman works her fingers to the bone raising 3 kids and then someone looks at her and says "Why don't you...you know..... CONTRIBUTE???" LOL! ARGHGHGHG Plus you are already working...
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    Career and children – need your thoughts (REALLY long)

    Re: Career and Children Ok, well you asked :-) Here are some thoughts of mine. I am sure plenty of people will have other thoughts. You know, one with benefits, responsibilities, and challenges? Where I’m part of something bigger and can make a difference? You are already doing this by...
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    Footlocker coupon code for 30% off!

    Omg Your avatar is so hilarious.
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    why do I keep doing this to myself

    Figure out why you ate it, usually people see that kind of stuff as a reward for making it through the day. Need to find another reward. I hate when the books say 'find a non food way to reward yourself'. Um...I really couldn't think of any! LOL! Especial NIGHTLY! I buy sugar free fat free...
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    I've just discovered almond butter.

    I have just two words: Cashew Butter. OMG!!!!!!!!!
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    How DO you age gracefully?

    He was probably impressed with your fitness level and therefore found it necessary to comment on your age, as most women that age are starting to lose tone(= clueless, but not evil). Frequently men do stick their feet in their mouth. I agree with the new hair style comments. My SIL is 43...
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    Need "home remedy" for pen mark on leather!

    RE: Need Try hairspray. And a scrubby type thing. I got a ballpoint pen out of a white leather couch that way. My then 2 yo son wrote all over the (fabric, velour type) interior of my car and the detailing place got it out. Jen
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    Help Me Choose An Appropriate Dress!

    I agree on the seamstress idea. THey are very reasonably priced, usually, and it is worth it!!! Wow, you have a 26 inch waist!!! I would loooooove a 26 inch waist!!!
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    My Son....AAU regional karate tourney

    WOW!! That is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Dave!!!!! That is just the best.
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    Don't be fooled!

    Lately I have been frustrated by how many restaraunt chains refuse to disclose calories, fat, etc. either on the menu or online ANYWHERE. There is no requirement! I find this infuriating. Jen
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    Back acne

    My vote is for the sweating thing. If you are working out/sweating more than you used to, the first place it shows up on me anyway, is my back. If you can try to shower asap after working out, that really helps, and make sure you give it a good scrub. I am a big believer in diet affecting...
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    My son's brown belt test

    Congratulations Dave!!!!
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    Need Help with vacation to San Diego!

    Another shout out for "Point Loma Seafood" It is the best.
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