Comments for Family Briefs http://familybriefs.com A Few Briefs Along the Parenting Journey . . . Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:44:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Menu Plan Monday . . . already? by Family Briefs » Blog Archive » Dust That Won’t Settle http://familybriefs.com/2007/06/25/menu-plan-monday-already/comment-page-1/#comment-5664 Family Briefs » Blog Archive » Dust That Won’t Settle Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:13:29 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=53#comment-5664 [...] meal, so she’d be working on her meal planning (or recipes). I immediately thought about our dip night and wondered, “why can’t you count it as a meal????” So, it’s an easy lunch [...] [...] meal, so she’d be working on her meal planning (or recipes). I immediately thought about our dip night and wondered, “why can’t you count it as a meal????” So, it’s an easy lunch [...]

]]> Comment on The Fine Art of Practicing by All Rileyed Up » Blog Archive » Carnival of Family Life: Now Showing at a Blog Near You http://familybriefs.com/2007/05/31/the-fine-art-of-practicing/comment-page-1/#comment-5380 All Rileyed Up » Blog Archive » Carnival of Family Life: Now Showing at a Blog Near You Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:47:20 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=22#comment-5380 [...] presents The Fine Art of Practicing posted at Family [...] [...] presents The Fine Art of Practicing posted at Family [...]

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday With Lots Leftover! by 1loans http://familybriefs.com/2007/09/09/menu-plan-monday-with-lots-leftover/comment-page-1/#comment-5026 1loans Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:17:51 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=171#comment-5026 wow :-) its very interesting article. Good post. realy gj thx :-) wow :-)
its very interesting article.
Good post.
realy gj

thx :-)

]]> Comment on The Fine Art of Practicing by Carnival of Family Life: Now Showing at a Blog Near You « All Rileyed Up http://familybriefs.com/2007/05/31/the-fine-art-of-practicing/comment-page-1/#comment-4412 Carnival of Family Life: Now Showing at a Blog Near You « All Rileyed Up Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:59:29 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=22#comment-4412 [...] presents The Fine Art of Practicing posted at Family [...] [...] presents The Fine Art of Practicing posted at Family [...]

]]> Comment on Allowance is Such a Chore! by Karen http://familybriefs.com/2007/09/14/carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-4167 Karen Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:31:43 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=180#comment-4167 I LOVE these ideas! I agree that paying the kids to help you with your job is wonderful - it creates that "team" environment that you're all working together to make something happen. Our kids get a regular allowance just for their participation in household chores - we sort-of have them on a weekly schedule. We do pay them extra allowance for doing things "above and beyond" like washing the cars, major yard work, etc. (Actually, we don't "pay" them an allowance because I never have the cash - we put it in their "banking account" that I keep up with in Quickbooks :). I really like the ticket idea - it reminds me of our screen time solution a little - we take their screen-time dollars away for bad attitudes and behavior. And I think the field trips are wonderful rewards - they provide you with a great opportunity to get out of the house and spend quality time with the kids (not to mention getting a yummy slice of cheese cake!). Thanks so much for dropping by the site and especially for leaving your comments! Hope you'll share more great ideas with us at familybriefs.com! I LOVE these ideas! I agree that paying the kids to help you with your job is wonderful - it creates that “team” environment that you’re all working together to make something happen. Our kids get a regular allowance just for their participation in household chores - we sort-of have them on a weekly schedule. We do pay them extra allowance for doing things “above and beyond” like washing the cars, major yard work, etc. (Actually, we don’t “pay” them an allowance because I never have the cash - we put it in their “banking account” that I keep up with in Quickbooks :).

I really like the ticket idea - it reminds me of our screen time solution a little - we take their screen-time dollars away for bad attitudes and behavior. And I think the field trips are wonderful rewards - they provide you with a great opportunity to get out of the house and spend quality time with the kids (not to mention getting a yummy slice of cheese cake!).

Thanks so much for dropping by the site and especially for leaving your comments! Hope you’ll share more great ideas with us at familybriefs.com!

]]> Comment on Allowance is Such a Chore! by Caroline http://familybriefs.com/2007/09/14/carnivals/comment-page-1/#comment-4145 Caroline Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:07:56 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=180#comment-4145 I read David Owens' book along with another one (can't recall the name) that suggested pretty much the opposite. But I was able to pull great ideas from both. I pay my kids allowance based on the fact that they're home all day with me (homeschooled) and help me with my paying job, which is to take care of two toddler boys. This amount is based on age and experience and overall willingness to be helpful. My almost 7-yo dd gets $6/week (she's extremely helpful) and my 5-yo ds gets $3. Then I use a ticket system for their chores. They can earn at least 4 tickets a day: morning self-care, chore time, school, and bedtime self-care. More tickets can be earned for doing special jobs and going above and beyond. Tickets can be taken away for bad attitudes, etc. At the end of the month if they've accumulated a total that equals 4 tickets per day, we go on a special field trip or out for a special treat. This month they're keeping their eyes on the goal of going to Eli's Cheesecake Factory to watch cheesecakes being made and then having a slice to eat! I read David Owens’ book along with another one (can’t recall the name) that suggested pretty much the opposite. But I was able to pull great ideas from both.
I pay my kids allowance based on the fact that they’re home all day with me (homeschooled) and help me with my paying job, which is to take care of two toddler boys. This amount is based on age and experience and overall willingness to be helpful. My almost 7-yo dd gets $6/week (she’s extremely helpful) and my 5-yo ds gets $3.
Then I use a ticket system for their chores. They can earn at least 4 tickets a day: morning self-care, chore time, school, and bedtime self-care. More tickets can be earned for doing special jobs and going above and beyond. Tickets can be taken away for bad attitudes, etc. At the end of the month if they’ve accumulated a total that equals 4 tickets per day, we go on a special field trip or out for a special treat. This month they’re keeping their eyes on the goal of going to Eli’s Cheesecake Factory to watch cheesecakes being made and then having a slice to eat!

]]> Comment on “Doing” Disney - Part I (Snacks) by Family Briefs » Blog Archive » Remembering Disney http://familybriefs.com/2007/04/15/doing-disney-part-i-snacks/comment-page-1/#comment-4077 Family Briefs » Blog Archive » Remembering Disney Thu, 29 May 2008 13:37:35 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/blog/?p=14#comment-4077 [...] course, I had already shared some information about surviving the parks in posts like this one on snacks and this one on some of our favorite rides. And, I know I’ve talked about our [...] [...] course, I had already shared some information about surviving the parks in posts like this one on snacks and this one on some of our favorite rides. And, I know I’ve talked about our [...]

]]> Comment on A Storytime Saturday Nest by Skittles http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/29/a-storytime-saturday-nest/comment-page-1/#comment-3475 Skittles Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:04:19 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/29/a-storytime-saturday-nest/#comment-3475 It sounds like a wonderful story. :) I'm letting everyone on the Heads Or Tails blogroll know that HoT has a home of its own! You can find it <a href="http://headsortailshome.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. :) It sounds like a wonderful story. :)

I’m letting everyone on the Heads Or Tails blogroll know that HoT has a home of its own! You can find it HERE. :)

]]> Comment on No Watermelon Seeds for This Party by Michelle Eichler http://familybriefs.com/2007/07/29/no-watermelon-seeds-for-this-party/comment-page-1/#comment-3447 Michelle Eichler Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:08:10 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=94#comment-3447 My daughter Melanie(3) also wants a party with watermelons~ So a WaterMELANIE party it is. Thankfully, it is in June~still watermelon themed items are hard to find!!!!! I 'd also like to see the poem if you still have it. We are already on the lookout for anything watermelon flavored for the treat bags. Thanks for all your advice!!!!!!!!!! My daughter Melanie(3) also wants a party with watermelons~ So a WaterMELANIE party it is. Thankfully, it is in June~still watermelon themed items are hard to find!!!!! I ‘d also like to see the poem if you still have it. We are already on the lookout for anything watermelon flavored for the treat bags. Thanks for all your advice!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Friday Favorite - Swiffer by Eric http://familybriefs.com/2008/02/29/friday-favorite-swiffer/comment-page-1/#comment-3428 Eric Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:59:30 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/02/29/friday-favorite-swiffer/#comment-3428 <strong>Eric...</strong> Great post. I have added you to my digg bookmark... Eric…

Great post. I have added you to my digg bookmark…

]]> Comment on Sleepless in Alabama by baby http://familybriefs.com/2007/03/10/sleepless-in-auburn/comment-page-1/#comment-3420 baby Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:22:19 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/blog/?p=5#comment-3420 Nice website!! Nice website!!

]]> Comment on Feeling a Little Green? by Laane http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3379 Laane Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:15:36 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/#comment-3379 Great green post. Thanks for the links. My "green" is up too <a href="http://www.laaneworld.com/2008/03/heads-or-tails.html" rel="nofollow">::here::</a> Enjoy your day! Great green post. Thanks for the links.

My “green” is up too ::here::

Enjoy your day!

]]> Comment on Feeling a Little Green? by Tumblewords http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3377 Tumblewords Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:54:40 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/#comment-3377 I haven't tried the test yet - I'm going to sneak up on it!! :) I haven’t tried the test yet - I’m going to sneak up on it!! :)

]]> Comment on Feeling a Little Green? by Misty Dawn http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3376 Misty Dawn Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:10:52 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/#comment-3376 I thought I did pretty good with getting 32, but you still beat me ;-) I thought I did pretty good with getting 32, but you still beat me ;-)

]]> Comment on Feeling a Little Green? by Charlotte (Charmed Life) http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3375 Charlotte (Charmed Life) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:54:47 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/#comment-3375 36- WOW! i can only names 22 colors in 5 minutes! happy easter! 36- WOW! i can only names 22 colors in 5 minutes!
happy easter!

]]> Comment on Feeling a Little Green? by Skittles http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3373 Skittles Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:15:28 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/11/feeling-a-little-green/#comment-3373 Wow! You did a lot better on that test than I did. Of course I thought of tons more later in the day. :) Anything labeled Betty Crocker calls my name. LOL! Wow! You did a lot better on that test than I did. Of course I thought of tons more later in the day. :)

Anything labeled Betty Crocker calls my name. LOL!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by Down Home Dieting http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3369 Down Home Dieting Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:13:40 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3369 Great menu! Red beans & rice looks yummy! Great menu!

Red beans & rice looks yummy!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by CanadianSaver http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3366 CanadianSaver Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:00:06 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3366 Your menu looks great! Your menu looks great!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by Annie http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3362 Annie Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:47:49 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3362 Great menu plan for the week! Great menu plan for the week!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by Sonshine http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3361 Sonshine Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:18:17 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3361 you have a yummy week planned. I like the checkerboard sandwich idea, my kids would love something like that! Enjoy your week! you have a yummy week planned. I like the checkerboard sandwich idea, my kids would love something like that!

Enjoy your week!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by Wifey http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3360 Wifey Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:12:23 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3360 The beans and rice dish sounds yummy, I'll have to try it! Thanks for the recipe. Have a great week! The beans and rice dish sounds yummy, I’ll have to try it! Thanks for the recipe. Have a great week!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by Niki http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3359 Niki Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:13:40 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3359 That 15 minute rice 'n beans sounds yummy..I will have to try that! Thanks for sharing! That 15 minute rice ‘n beans sounds yummy..I will have to try that!

Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by PlanningQueen http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3357 PlanningQueen Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:42:52 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3357 The chequered Turkey sandwiches are such great idea. Sometimes with kids so much is in the presentation of the food. I will give them a go with different types of fillings. The chequered Turkey sandwiches are such great idea. Sometimes with kids so much is in the presentation of the food. I will give them a go with different types of fillings.

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday by Laura http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3356 Laura Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:39:09 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/09/menu-plan-monday-3/#comment-3356 Look at you being first! Enjoy your movie night. Do you know we don't have a movie theatre where I live. So sad :( Have a great week! Look at you being first! Enjoy your movie night. Do you know we don’t have a movie theatre where I live. So sad :(

Have a great week!

]]> Comment on A Surprise With No Name by Stephanie http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/comment-page-1/#comment-3342 Stephanie Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:14:39 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/#comment-3342 How about something he could enjoy with a few friends, like movie tickets or a gift card for Chuckie Cheese? That way it is something he can enjoy with friends and it makes for a special night out. How about something he could enjoy with a few friends, like movie tickets or a gift card for Chuckie Cheese? That way it is something he can enjoy with friends and it makes for a special night out.

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by Andrée http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3338 Andrée Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:25:47 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3338 I'll take everything except fruits and vegetables! LOL Hate those things! Which makes me realize that you are lucky your little boy eats a bunch of different things! <a href="http://meeyauw.blogspot.com/2008/03/heads-or-tails-243-map-of-republic-of.html" rel="nofollow">My HoT is here.</a> Thank you. I’ll take everything except fruits and vegetables! LOL Hate those things! Which makes me realize that you are lucky your little boy eats a bunch of different things! My HoT is here. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Back to The Grind Menu Plan Monday by CanadianSaver http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/02/back-to-the-grind-menu-plan-monday/comment-page-1/#comment-3337 CanadianSaver Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:38:40 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/02/back-to-the-grind-menu-plan-monday/#comment-3337 Your menu looks great! Thanks for the recipe links too :-) Your menu looks great! Thanks for the recipe links too :-)

]]> Comment on A Surprise With No Name by Ames http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/comment-page-1/#comment-3336 Ames Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:56:40 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/#comment-3336 I don't know which radio controlled helicopter he is talking about, but I think this <a href="http://shopping.discovery.com/product-65598.html" rel="nofollow">radio controlled dragonfly</a> is just the coolest thing ever! They have some other great toys at the Discovery Store, if that's up his alley. Wow, that is a lot of popcorn. Wow. I don’t know which radio controlled helicopter he is talking about, but I think this radio controlled dragonfly is just the coolest thing ever! They have some other great toys at the Discovery Store, if that’s up his alley.

Wow, that is a lot of popcorn. Wow.

]]> Comment on A Surprise With No Name by Cynthia http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/comment-page-1/#comment-3335 Cynthia Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:36:05 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/#comment-3335 My son was in cub scouts (and is now almost an eagle scout), so I can sympathize with you on the whole popcorn thing. Drove me crazy for years. :) Anyway, his favorite gifts for selling were always gift cards, espcially to Wal Mart or somewhere where he could buy camping supplies and outdoor gear for scouts. You might think about some kind of scouting-related item that he might need, like a good sleeping bag, a tent, a cool headlamp, etc. My son enjoyed going to the store and picking stuff out on his own. Just a thought. My son was in cub scouts (and is now almost an eagle scout), so I can sympathize with you on the whole popcorn thing. Drove me crazy for years. :)

Anyway, his favorite gifts for selling were always gift cards, espcially to Wal Mart or somewhere where he could buy camping supplies and outdoor gear for scouts. You might think about some kind of scouting-related item that he might need, like a good sleeping bag, a tent, a cool headlamp, etc. My son enjoyed going to the store and picking stuff out on his own. Just a thought.

]]> Comment on A Surprise With No Name by TransitionGirl http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/comment-page-1/#comment-3332 TransitionGirl Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:40:42 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/#comment-3332 Do a bit of sneaky research, if you can. take him to toys r us or a local toy store just to "look". See what he goes for. :) Do a bit of sneaky research, if you can. take him to toys r us or a local toy store just to “look”. See what he goes for. :)

]]> Comment on A Surprise With No Name by PowersTwinB http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/comment-page-1/#comment-3331 PowersTwinB Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:39:36 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/04/a-surprise-with-no-name/#comment-3331 Seems the kids here in my part of Michigan enjoy gift cards, maybe from the local movie theathers? It could include popcorn and a drinks for maybe up to 4 kids? Or Best Buy, where they can get almost anything...Or Home Depot, where there are amazing projects for kids such as bird feeders to build,, art projects ect? Or maybe coupon books from good old McDonalds??? Or Red Robin, or somewhere they might go with his family thats on the cheap and easy level??? Just some thoughts Seems the kids here in my part of Michigan enjoy gift cards, maybe from the local movie theathers? It could include popcorn and a drinks for maybe up to 4 kids? Or Best Buy, where they can get almost anything…Or Home Depot, where there are amazing projects for kids such as bird feeders to build,, art projects ect? Or maybe coupon books from good old McDonalds??? Or Red Robin, or somewhere they might go with his family thats on the cheap and easy level??? Just some thoughts

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by Robyn http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3329 Robyn Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:46:40 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3329 this is a very useful list...and I agree with Misty.. WIll you pack all of our lunches?! this is a very useful list…and I agree with Misty.. WIll you pack all of our lunches?!

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by Tumblewords http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3328 Tumblewords Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:41:55 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3328 Since I have no one to pack a lunch for, I'm going to adopt these menus for myself! They all sound good... Since I have no one to pack a lunch for, I’m going to adopt these menus for myself! They all sound good…

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by SmalltownRN http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3326 SmalltownRN Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:36:59 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3326 Those are great...I remember when I was making lunches for my girls...it wasn't that they were fussy...they just didn't have big appetites'a nd were always rushing to get outside and play...so I got to the point where their lunches were finger food....cheese and crackers. pickles, sliced fruit, juice boxes, muffins..pretzels,baby carrots were always a hit....I like yours... Those are great…I remember when I was making lunches for my girls…it wasn’t that they were fussy…they just didn’t have big appetites’a nd were always rushing to get outside and play…so I got to the point where their lunches were finger food….cheese and crackers. pickles, sliced fruit, juice boxes, muffins..pretzels,baby carrots were always a hit….I like yours…

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by Hootin' Anni http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3325 Hootin' Anni Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:28:44 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3325 Now, curiously, this is the 2nd time in a week's time I've read about the soup Italian Wedding...I'm gonna have to check it out...this has totally piqued my interests now!!! My list of 7 childhood memories is shared [with one photo of a toy that's nearly 50 years old...come by and say 'hi' if you can find time. I'd love to have you visit with me] Now, curiously, this is the 2nd time in a week’s time I’ve read about the soup Italian Wedding…I’m gonna have to check it out…this has totally piqued my interests now!!!

My list of 7 childhood memories is shared [with one photo of a toy that's nearly 50 years old...come by and say 'hi' if you can find time. I'd love to have you visit with me]

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by Misty Dawn http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3323 Misty Dawn Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:46:21 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3323 Gosh - will you pack my lunches??? I want lunches like he gets! Gosh - will you pack my lunches??? I want lunches like he gets!

]]> Comment on Seven School Lunches by Skittles http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-3322 Skittles Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:35:47 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/03/03/seven-school-lunches/#comment-3322 Gee.. All I ever got was a PBJ! These are some really good ideas! :) Gee.. All I ever got was a PBJ! These are some really good ideas! :)

]]> Comment on The Weeks Just Tumble By by Family Briefs » Blog Archive » Seven School Lunches http://familybriefs.com/2008/02/03/the-weeks-just-tumble-by/comment-page-1/#comment-3320 Family Briefs » Blog Archive » Seven School Lunches Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:29:24 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/2008/02/03/the-weeks-just-tumble-by/#comment-3320 [...] We occasionally eat frozen pizza (the REALLY cheap kind) on Friday nights for our movie night. I usually cook a little extra, so I can send him to school with cold pizza, grape tomatoes, a [...] [...] We occasionally eat frozen pizza (the REALLY cheap kind) on Friday nights for our movie night. I usually cook a little extra, so I can send him to school with cold pizza, grape tomatoes, a [...]

]]> Comment on WFMW - Comments That Hurt by Col http://familybriefs.com/2007/10/02/wfmw-comments-that-hurt/comment-page-1/#comment-3311 Col Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:01:07 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=196#comment-3311 Hi! I had that happen to me once, on somebody *else's* blog ... someone replied to what I had said (I never EVER say bad stuff, I'm of the "if you don't have something good to say, don't say anything at all" kind) and criticized me. I replied in a kind way and then they took THAT and tore it to pieces and misinterpreted it and bashed me AGAIN. I think I've learned something since then because I tried to explain myself but it only got worse and I think it taught me that meanspirited people will say what they're gonna say and believe what they're gonna believe regardless of what I do. Explaining isn't gonna help me, it's like talking to a brick wall. I can totally relate to how much this can HURT! I need to remember there are all kinds of people out there and, especially with the anonymity of the internet, they will tend to say things they might not say if you were standing right in front of them. I would say to chalk it up to "this one's a wacko, look how they're treating a stranger ... wow, they must really be miserable" and not respond. GREAT QUESTION by the way! Hugs, Col Hi! I had that happen to me once, on somebody *else’s* blog … someone replied to what I had said (I never EVER say bad stuff, I’m of the “if you don’t have something good to say, don’t say anything at all” kind) and criticized me. I replied in a kind way and then they took THAT and tore it to pieces and misinterpreted it and bashed me AGAIN.

I think I’ve learned something since then because I tried to explain myself but it only got worse and I think it taught me that meanspirited people will say what they’re gonna say and believe what they’re gonna believe regardless of what I do. Explaining isn’t gonna help me, it’s like talking to a brick wall. I can totally relate to how much this can HURT! I need to remember there are all kinds of people out there and, especially with the anonymity of the internet, they will tend to say things they might not say if you were standing right in front of them. I would say to chalk it up to “this one’s a wacko, look how they’re treating a stranger … wow, they must really be miserable” and not respond.

GREAT QUESTION by the way!

Hugs,
Col

]]> Comment on A Winter Storytime Saturday by Family Briefs » Blog Archive » When Storytime Saturday Is Sick http://familybriefs.com/2007/12/01/a-winter-storytime-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-3278 Family Briefs » Blog Archive » When Storytime Saturday Is Sick Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:27:00 +0000 http://familybriefs.com/?p=256#comment-3278 [...] reviewed her original Bear Snores On book, and this book certainly doesn’t disappoint! In this rhyming story, our beloved Bear [...] [...] reviewed her original Bear Snores On book, and this book certainly doesn’t disappoint! In this rhyming story, our beloved Bear [...]

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