http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/ ConstantChatter.com is an interactive message board community of diverse, intelligent women from all around the world. We chat about everything that life has to offer from dating to marriage, from pregnancy to parenting, from friendships to work relationships, from health to hobbies, from news to politics, from entertaining to gossiping and oh, so much more. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:45:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/ http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47424&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:45:38 GMT Alright, all you wise painters. I have read all the painting posts and tried to gather your knowledge, but unfortunately, picking paint colors is a talent that I do not yet have!

I am having the worst time deciding on a good paint color for my 2 year old's room. The bedding set seems festive and fun to me, but after many painting disasters, the only colors I would dare would be a very pale pink, yellow, or blue.

Anyone have any ideas what color would be best for the walls? Should I try to color-match any of the colors in the bedding, or go lighter than what the comforter has?

Here is the bedding set:


Here is a closer look at the detail:


Those pictures are from the Target website, but here is better picture of the true colors:


Here is this great canvas idea found on the projectnursery.com website that I am also going to do:




Thank you! I love looking at all your photos of your houses and decor. So amazing! ]]> All Things Home WinAZ http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47424 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47423&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:19:54 GMT This armoire was definitely the right price, but it is not really my style. I want to do something to it to update it a little, but I am nervous about ruining it. I was thinking I could remove the thin trim on the doors (which seem to come off easily and leave behind a little glue). Then I... This armoire was definitely the right price, but it is not really my style. I want to do something to it to update it a little, but I am nervous about ruining it.

I was thinking I could remove the thin trim on the doors (which seem to come off easily and leave behind a little glue). Then I could spray paint it black and add new hardware.

Is this a really bad idea that is going to cause me a lot of problems? It is really large, about 7' tall and 6' wide, so I don't want to have this huge eye sore every time I want to watch TV.

Any ideas, photos, or suggestions would be appreciated!

]]> All Things Home WinAZ http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47423 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47422&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:42 GMT just wondering if anyone in the same situation can share their experiences.

somehow both of my kids are in need of speech therapy. my ds has significant delays in overall speech and my dd has a strong tongue thrust that needs to be corrected. so far they've been evaluated by a private therapist, we're waiting for an appnt for the evaluation that's done through the school district. not sure which way to go here. it'll obviously be very expensive to have them both going to private therapy ($1000. per mo, at least a yr), but i've also heard that it's a long, difficult process to go through the school district (where it's free). i'm not even sure if either of their issues are that serious :confused: ]]> Big Kids - 3+ dana b http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47422 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47421&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:43 GMT Is anyone else's child doing the AR program at school? My DD has done a couple of tests so far, but only one of which has been for a book we read at home. We read 'Gooney the Fabulous' by Lois Lowery and we read it twice before DD attempted the test. She only scored 80% which meant that out of 3.9 possible points, she only got 1.9 points. She's done much better on the books they've read in the classroom.

DD is adamant that one of the questions did not have a good answer choice. I asked the teacher if I could see the test so that I'd be able to go over it with DD and help her improve her skills. She said 'no'.

So, my question is: How am I supposed to help my child succeed at this program that is so highly encouraged by the school if I can't see what she did wrong and help her learn from her mistakes? Isn't that how kids learn to become better test takers and ultimately improve their reading comprehension by mastering the type of questions being asked? They see what they missed and then review the correct answers? Am I totally off-base for thinking this program is seriously flawed in this aspect? ]]> Big Kids - 3+ mamax2 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47421 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47420&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:50 GMT This summer, my DH offered to take a miniature schnauzer that a lady wanted to give away. He is 1 1/2 and is just the sweetest most lovable little puppy. We named him Maxamillion, Max for short. We have had to kennel him during the day because he likes to get into mischief. My DD called after... This summer, my DH offered to take a miniature schnauzer that a lady wanted to give away. He is 1 1/2 and is just the sweetest most lovable little puppy. We named him Maxamillion, Max for short.

We have had to kennel him during the day because he likes to get into mischief. My DD called after she got home from school yesterday yelling at me to ask why I didn't lock the puppy up. I guess his kennel didn't latch and he created major devestation in the house. He did #1, #2, took all of DD's stuffed animals off her bed and drug them randomly through the house (upstairs and down), knocked over her trash can and rummaged through it, knocked over her bathroom trash and rummaged through it. Got into a bag of tortilla chips in the basement and left them all over the couch. Every where we looked, there was remnants of his day of fun.

Our other mini schnauzer is about 8 and he never did this kind of thing. I think we took him for granted because he is such a good dog......

Ah well, I would have loved to have had a video camera set up. He probably thought he was at Disneyland! :D ]]> Pets http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47420 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47419&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT I am sad to hear that she will be moving on in 2011. I guess 25 years in the same job takes its toll. I will certainly miss her and wonder how the void will be filled for the 42 million people they say watch her everyday. I wonder what else she will be doing - I heard she is doing her own... I am sad to hear that she will be moving on in 2011. I guess 25 years in the same job takes its toll. I will certainly miss her and wonder how the void will be filled for the 42 million people they say watch her everyday.

I wonder what else she will be doing - I heard she is doing her own cable channel and distribution (I thought that was what Oxygen was :confused:).

Has anyone ever been to her show? ]]> kimbyj http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47419 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47418&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:56 GMT We may have to move in with my parents if DH can not find a job in the next few months:( We would most likely stay the basement which is like a small 1 bedroom apt. Although I would rather not move in, it would benefit everyone. One of the problems I am having is the fact that DS will not... We may have to move in with my parents if DH can not find a job in the next few months:(

We would most likely stay the basement which is like a small 1 bedroom apt. Although I would rather not move in, it would benefit everyone.

One of the problems I am having is the fact that DS will not have his own room. I don't know how this would effect him. How can I transition him to moving into grandma's house and leaving his house? What do I say when he says I want to go home?

Also I don't really know how to go about my mother. I have a feeling she would just take over with DS. She doesn't let me discipline him at all when she is around. He can never do no wrong in her house. I know that is going to cause a lot of conflict between DH and I. Talking to her would help for a few weeks but I have a feeling after a while it would just go back to being a fun house for DS.

Any thoughts would be helpful

Thanks! ]]> Big Kids - 3+ janu98 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47418 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47417&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:04:18 GMT As the holidays approach, you may want to check out some of the helpful threads here on CC.

Frequently Used Holidays & Gifts Topics
From gift giving to holiday decor and seasonal recipes, this is the place to find threads about all things holiday and present related.

Thankgiving Menus and Recipes

The Holiday Cookie Thread

Enjoy! :) ]]> ChitChat Rosebud http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47417 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47412&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:47:34 GMT I've got a new situation that has come up with DD and I'm not sure what to do about it. Just FYI, DD is almost 3 and is in a 3yo class.

The past few weeks at daycare, she has been getting upset when other kids aren't following the rules. Things like playing with cars off the car rug or throwing blocks. Today it escalated to the point where she was hysterical because another boy in the class didn't like lunch and took the food off his plate and put it on the table (they are supposed to keep food on their plates). However, even after warning the other child several times, the teachers never did apply discipline or redirection to that child, which apparently upset DD even more. Apparently it upset her enough that one of the teachers actually had to take her for a walk out of the room to calm her down.

On one hand, I don't want her to think rules are optional. We don't have a ton of rules at home but the ones we do have, I expect her to follow. When she doesn't follow them, an appropriate action follow...ie if she was dumping food on the table or floor, I'd end the meal and that would be that. The classroom is no where near as consistent in enforcing the rules so I think that is part of what upsets her. My guess would be it is pretty hard to enforce a bunch of rules in a class of a dozen 3yos.

But I feel very bad that this is upsetting DD to the point of hysterics. It started just as tattling and I could handle that. I figured I'd deal with it as she got older. But I'm not sure where to even start with this... ]]> Big Kids - 3+ boilermaker http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47412 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47411&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:14:01 GMT My 5.5 years old DS is in 1/2-day Kindergarten.
I get an email detailing inappropriate behaviors or actions by my son about every 2 weeks.

DS is very high-energy who loves potty humor.
So in class, he's been disruptive/silly. And today he said stuff like: "I can see your bum."

Help. What can I do?

1. Potty humor:
We've ignored it, reprimand him, send him to time-out, send him to the bathroom to think about what is appropriate language, etc. But he still does it. Now his little sister is picking it up.

2. He is high-strung.
We do exercises every morning before class. And yet he still has energy to burn during class, at recess, and go home to do laps in the house w/out me asking.

I feel like my child is the only one like this.
Really looking for help/tips, ideas,
Thank you very much,
Amanda ]]> Big Kids - 3+ huango http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47411 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47410&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:42:54 GMT I thought it might be nice to have a place to post requests for specific items, if anyone has seen a good deal. With the diversity of the group, I figure at least one other person is probably shopping for some of the same things I am or has been in a location where X item is on sale. I thought this... I thought it might be nice to have a place to post requests for specific items, if anyone has seen a good deal. With the diversity of the group, I figure at least one other person is probably shopping for some of the same things I am or has been in a location where X item is on sale. I thought this thread could be a good general use post and ask if anyone has seen xyz item on sale. I'll start, even though I'm pretty sure mine is a waste of time.

ISO: The game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for XBOX 360. It retails for $59.99 and it's brand new so I think chances of it being on sale are slim, but if anyone sees it, please let me know!

Feel free to post any general fabulous holiday deals you find, too, for general use. ]]> Cooking, Entertaining and Holidays laura http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47410 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47409&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:14 GMT Can anyone help me find a dress (or share with me what you're wearing) to wear to DH's company holiday party?

I can't stand my thighs, so I'm looking for something that falls to my knees. I've looked online at Anthro, AT, JCrew, Nordstrom, etc....I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels.

Please help! ]]> daphne http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47409 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47408&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:26 GMT I'm looking to buy private health insurance. Does anyone have any tips on where I should look...what companies sell it, internet sites, etc?

TIA! ]]> All Things Money dnagirl http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47408 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47407&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:44 GMT I have been getting these annoying headaches that move around. One minute it may be pressing down on the top right of my head for a while and then move to the left back, right side, etc.. It doesnt necessarily move consistently. The pain may go away for a few minutes and then come back somewhere... I have been getting these annoying headaches that move around. One minute it may be pressing down on the top right of my head for a while and then move to the left back, right side, etc..

It doesnt necessarily move consistently. The pain may go away for a few minutes and then come back somewhere new.

I am pretty sure they are stressed induced. I seem to get them when I am stressed out (like now) and when Im tired.

I hate them. I used to only get headaches in the front (forehead). Now they are taking a trip around my head.

Does anyone else get this? ]]> Health Issues MelCohen http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47407 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47406&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:02:44 GMT Does anyone have these shoes?? I was thinking of getting these for christmas, but do they really work? Any ideas? Does anyone have these shoes?? I was thinking of getting these for christmas, but do they really work? Any ideas? ]]> janu98 http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47406