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How to Save on Back to School Purchases
The Problem
Does anyone out there have any ideas on reducing back-to- school expenses? I have a third grader and a kindergartner. Both need backpacks, notebooks, crayons, etc., not to mention shoes and clothes!
I have their supply lists, and things are coming on sale now. I also shop at the second hand store, which helps a lot. Any other help would be appreciated!
Needs vs. Wants
...first sort out needs from wants. I try to explain to the kids that the things that they want will go on sale when there is no longer such a demand. Since I buy on sale all through the year, I don't need to buy into the back to school philosopy. We just buy a few new clothes on sale and try to get lots of school supplies for the year because this is the best time to buy that. Also banana and carrot muffins don't take much time to prepare and big batches can be frozen. Also pudding can be made at home and put into snack size containers. Its worth buying small containers to give variety like raisins, apricots, chopper veggies and dip and your imagination is the limit.
Notebooks and Backpacks
Sometimes offices have many 3-ringed notebooks that go unused and are eventually thrown out to make way for new notebooks. My husband's office is like this. The notebooks have the name of a client on them and when the business with the client is finished they have no need for the notebooks any longer and they end up in the dumpster. DH takes them, with permission ofcourse, before they hit the trash. It wouldn't hurt to ask around and see if someone you know is in a similar situation. If youi find them and the kids rebell because they are just "too ugly" to use, a denim cover is easy to make. Pattern it after the kind of grocery bag book covers we used in the "old days". The kids could decorate the covers with fabric paint, patches or whatever.
If you find that your kids go through back packs yearly, an investment of high quality packs may save you money in the long run. Sure they won't be Space Jam or whatever is popular this year, but you're probably teaching your kids that this kind of thing isn't important anyway so that's not a big deal. I looked at the plastic packs on sale in some of the local department stores and was rather shocked at the poor quality. However, if they don't last because due to mistreatment (being dragged on the ground, written all over and poked with pencils and pens, etc.) I'd suggest making them earn the money for next year's pack and supplies.
Quality Pays
First, on backpacks - I felt that my kids were just wanting to be trendy when requesting a certain brand of backpack [Jansport]. I refused to spend the $30 x 3 kids. When we moved and they had to change schools mid year I relented and bought them as a sort of consolation gift because I felt bad for them. Well, lo and behold - those backpacks take a beating!! They have been using the same ones for 2 1/2 years now. And not only for school, but for travel, sleepovers, going to the beach, etc. I've washed them in the machine, etc. and not had a problem at all. I just don't usually machine dry them. The only problems I've noticed as they get older are zipper problems. Since the packs come with a lifetime guarantee I guess I will contact the manufacturer and see how I should go about returning them for replacements if the zippers become too problematic. If you have a Costco in your area they had these packs priced at $19.99 two weeks ago! That is a 33% savings over the regular retail store price. I even offered my daughter a new one, [in a very unfrugal move]; she had written on hers and I thought it looked messy. I figured at that price, why not? But the frugality in her won out and she declined my offer. What a good kid!!
Also, this may not save during back to school season, but it will save all year long. During the back to school sales, stock up on supplies at very, very cheap prices. Local stores here are offering filler paper for .38/200 sheets, 1 subject notebooks 4/$1, etc. During the school year these items must be replenished, and you won't find yourself spending more than you wanted to for last minute replacements when there are no longer any sale prices.
Just Wait
All of the discount stores in our area are now running their back to school 'sales', but we pass them up. If you look closely at the supplies list, you will find that only a few of the items are needed at the start of school, most if not all of which you can supply from home (1 pencil, a note book, etc), as most real work doesn't start for a couple of days as they distribute books and such.
After school starts, go back to the discount stores and purchase during the clearance sale. You might not get first choice of colors and styles, but yellow pencils write just like florescent ones and paper is paper.
Garage Sales
Garage sales are an excellent place to buy back-packs and other back-to-school items. Dollar Days-type sales are good for note books, crayons, etc.
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Make sure everyone knows that you will accept ALL handmedowns. Don't complain if you get some trashy stuff or stuff you don't want. You can easily throw it away, donate it to Goodwill, or sell it at the consignment shop. Sometimes people are afraid you might be insulted to get used stuff. My daughters and I love it!
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From an Experienced Mom
As a parent, I have had many years of experience with the annual purchases of back-to-school supplies and clothes. I offer several suggestions to "S" and others readers who have similar concerns.
School Supply Purchase Tips:
- Watch the discount stores sale flyers and shop weekly if you can. The major discount stores feature school supplies from the end of July through the end of August. Guesstimate how many of each item your children will need for the entire school year (if the budget will allow).
As the items go on sale, purchase enough folders, markers, paper, crayons (2 boxes of crayons for each elementary school child is my recommendation), etc. to last for a school year. You will be amazed at the price difference (and the possible lack of availability) if you have to purchase replacement items during the year.
- Office supply chain stores are a great source for pencils and pens. Stock up here as well. Their prices remain steadier throughout the year, but it is nice to have a stash at home.
- I have found the warehouse stores to be another good source for school supplies. IF you are a member of one, check their prices and compare. A box of poster board is an annual must on my school supply list. Buying in bulk saves time and money. No last minute trips to the store when your child suddenly remembers that they need to make a poster for school.
- Keep your extra school supplies organized in one location, to avoid the "Where did I put it?"s, when the need for the item arises. Also, inventory your unused supplies from the last school year, before purchasing new items this year.
- Invest in a quality backpack for each child when they begin elementary school. I am partial to L.L. Bean's quality (no affiliation - just a satisfied customer). We are beginning year number 6 for my youngest child's backpack. To aid in identification, spend the few dollars extra to monogram their initials (NOT their first name - for stranger-danger safety reasons!) on it. I usually replace each child's backpack when they advance to middle school, and then again when they enter high school.
Clothing Purchase Tips:
- Begin your back-to-school clothes shopping in your children's closets and drawers. In early August, I often hold a "try-on" morning for my children. They have to try on all their clothes, determine which still fit, which items they still like, and then pass down the clothes that did not fit to a younger sibling. Then together we determine what their clothing needs are to begin the school-year and make a list.
- Start your childrens' clothes shopping at yard sales or resale shops. Remember children often outgrow their clothes before they wear them out, and you can often find good values in children's clothes by buying used clothing. However, check the clothing items carefully for stains, rips, loose hems, missing buttons and working zippers before you buy. You may be able to make a big dent in your child's clothing needs by shopping resale and then supplementing with "new"...purchased "on sale", of course.
- Take your child along with you to shop for their clothing if possible. No clothing item is a bargain if it is just going to sit in the closet unworn.
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New 'Good Faith Estimate' will help borrowers save nearly $700
WASHINGTON - For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today issued long-anticipated mortgage reforms that will help consumers to shop for the lowest cost mortgage and avoid costly and potentially harmful loan offers. HUD will require, for the first time ever, that lenders and mortgage brokers provide consumers with a standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that clearly discloses key loan terms and closing costs. HUD estimates its new regulation will save consumers nearly $700 at the closing table.
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"It has been a long road but today we can finally announce a better way to buy homes in America," said Preston. "Consumers need and deserve to know what they're getting themselves into before they sign on the dotted line. After carefully considering the concerns of consumers and the different businesses in the housing sector, we have developed an approach that empowers the average family to shop for the most appropriate loan to meet their needs."
Last March, HUD proposed reforms to the longstanding regulatory requirements of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) by improving disclosure of the loan terms and closing costs consumers pay when they buy or refinance their home. Last May, HUD extended the rule's comment period to June 12th to allow for more opportunity for comment on the Department's proposed GFE form.
Brian Montgomery, HUD's Assistant Secretary of Housing, Federal Housing Commissioner, said, "We have carefully considered the concerns expressed from every corner of the mortgage market in developing this rule. I am convinced that we successfully balanced the needs of consumers with those in the business of homeownership. None of us can lose sight of the fact that millions of Americans simply don't understand all the fine print of their mortgages and this, in many respects, is at the heart of today's mortgage crisis."
Since 1974, little has changed about the process Americans endure when they buy and refinance their homes. Now, HUD's final reform will improve disclosure of the key loan terms and closing costs consumers pay when they buy or refinance their home.
HUD received approximately 12,000 comment letters following the proposal of its new RESPA rule. In considering those comments, the Department made considerable modifications to its proposal. For example, HUD originally proposed that settlement agents read a closing script at the closing table and that a copy be provided to borrowers. HUD ultimately discarded the script in favor of a new page on the HUD-1 Settlement Statement that allows consumers to easily compare their final loan terms and closing costs with those listed on their Good Faith Estimate.
Most industry commenters said HUD's proposed four-page GFE was too long. HUD shortened the GFE form to three pages including an instructional page to help borrowers understand their loan offer. HUD continues to believe that consumers need to be aware of the key aspects of their loan as well as associated settlement costs.
HUD agreed with many commenters who suggested the new GFE allow consumers to compare their estimated closing costs with the actual costs included on their HUD-1 Settlement Statement. To facilitate comparison between the HUD-1 and the GFE, each designated line on the final HUD-1 will now include a reference to the relevant line from the GFE. Borrowers will now be able to easily compare their estimated and actual costs in very much the same manner as many of the commenters suggested.
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Toffee Apple French Toast Recipe
- 8 cups cubed French bread (1-inch cubes)
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1-3/4 cups milk, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
- 5 eggs
- 1. Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with apples. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars, 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth; stir in toffee bits. Spread over apples. Top with remaining bread cubes.
- 2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and remaining milk and vanilla until blended; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 0 calories, 0g fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 0g carbohydrate (0g sugars, 0g fiber), 0g protein
Reviews for Toffee Apple French Toast
"I wouldn't really call this French toast. I was not thrilled with how it looked coming out of the oven. Like a casserole dish full of bread cubes (like the photo here). It tasted pretty good, very bread-y. I wouldn't make it again. Surely there are better French toast/breakfast casserole dishes out there."
"This was one delicious breakfast dish. We had it for 2010 Christmas Breakfast. NO LEFT OVERS. Accompanied with the Apple Spice Syrup (also of ToH) made this dish outstanding. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It is a favorite is our household."
"I will only make this recipe again after adjusting... Lots more bread and lots less liquid. Its been in the over WAY over an hours and I'm still not convinced it is done and its not nearly as pretty as it should have been. I followed the directions EXACTLY as I do with all new recipes and I'm very disappointed. :("
"I had to modify it the second time I made this. The way it is written makes for VERY soggy bread that is kinda slimy, and the kids won't eat it. I now make it and immediately pop it in the oven to counteract the soggy bread issue."
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National Consumer Protection Week — March 2-8 this year — is a time to highlight free consumer resources that help people avoid scams, prevent identity theft and make more informed buying decisions.
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If Shopper Systems and some companies like it were to be believed, mystery shopping jobs like this were not only widely available, but could generate "insane profit." All for just $2.95 for training and a week's trial, then $49.95 a month after that for an up-to-date list of interested retailers — and you'd be free to cancel any time.
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"Dancing With the Stars" announced the cast of the new season this morning on "Good Morning America." One of the most recognizable faces in daytime, Drew Carey will put on his dancing shoes for the show. "The Price Is Right" host joined the rest of the cast and the pro dancers live on "Good Morning America" for the announcement.
"Dancing" host Tom Bergeron and new co-host Erin Andrews were on hand to welcome the cast and to introduce their dance partners to the GMA audience. The new season has a new twist of the season. Five-time "Dancing with the Stars" champ Derek Hough, announced that sometime during the season, the stars will switch partners, meaning that anyone could dance with anyone. The twist is the first in the show's history.
Another Daytime face hitting the dance floor this season will be legendary actor Billy Dee Williams. Best known for his starring roles in "Mahogany" and "The Star Wars" franchise as Lando Calrissian, Williams also made an appearance on the Daytime drama, "General Hospital."
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Former pro hockey player Sean Avery partners with pro Karina Smirnoff.
Candice Cameron Bure of "Full House" fame partners with pro Mark Ballas.
"The Price Is Right" host Drew Carey partners with pro Cheryl Burke.
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Para-athlete Amy Purdy partners with 5-time champion Derek Hough.
Pop singer, Cody Simpson joins first time professional partner Witney Carson.
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College Hockey:Mercier Killing
No. 2 Miami Survives OT Scare, 3-2
WORCESTER, Mass. — It was an exciting trip to the big dance, but eventually the clock struck midnight for Cinderella.
Fourth seed Air Force, vying to be the second Atlantic Hockey team ever to win an NCAA tournament game, gave No. 2 Miami a real scare, as the Falcons led 2-1 until the waning minutes of the third period. The teams traded chances well into overtime until Justin Mercier killed the dream with a beautiful top-shelf goal to give the RedHawks a 3-2 win in the Northeast Regional semi-final.
"The puck came loose in the neutral zone; I was able to pick it up," Mercier said. "I knew I could take advantage of their 'D' if I got him turning, pivoting. It was almost a fake shot, got him to freeze up for a second, took the puck around him and made a play on net to get it past their goalie."
Andrew Volkening played an amazing game in goal for the Falcons, making 30 saves. Carter Camper was the offensive standout for Miami, notching a goal and an assist.
"It's exactly the way we thought it was going to go," Miami coach Enrico Blasi said. "Tough game, could go either way. [Air Force] did a great job; in overtime, it could've gone either way. Justin Meunier made a heck of a play to win it."
"Obviously, it was a great college hockey team," Air Force coach Frank Serratore said. "I'm extremely proud of our team. We overcame a lot of adversity in that game, giving up a goal in the first minute."
Before the game, Serratore had referred to Miami's game film as a nightmare. The opening minute looked like a sneak preview of an equal to that horror movie when the RedHawks scored almost immediately.
It was a pretty harmless looking play. Miami took it up the left-wing side, and Tommy Wingels fired a 25-foot wrister that caught the far side of the net. Just 19 seconds in, it was 1-0 Miami.
Miami forward Nathan Davis followed that up 21 seconds later with a backhanded chance in the crease. Falcons' goalie Andrew Volkening made the save, but it certainly looked like it could be a long day for Air Force.
"My game plan was to get off to a great start and that went out the window pretty much right away," Serratore said. "So we had to go to plan B."
The Falcons survived a handful of nominal chances over the next several minutes, then they enjoyed a modest flurry of shots of their own, as Derrick Burnett, Brad Sellers, and Greg Flynn all got pucks on RedHawks' netminder Jeff Zatkoff within 20 seconds around the six-minute mark.
The next ten minutes featured no scoring chances whatsoever, which was probably just fine with the underdog Falcons.
Finally, senior Eric Ehn, one of the top forwards for Air Force despite missing 14 games due to injury this season, picked up a caroming puck on the left wing at 7:28 and fired a shot that just missed the far corner.
Miami very nearly made it 2-0 at 18:45 on a two-on-one chance. Freshman left wing Andy Miele rushed in on the off-wing, and the Falcons' defender sprawled in an attempt to block his pass to Brian Kaufman. Miele's great pass got through to Kaufman, but Volkening came up with a terrific save to keep it a one-goal game. With shots only 9-8 for Miami, the Falcons had reason to hope.
The early going of the second period was quite a turnaround from the game's beginning.
At 1:50, Volkening made a highlight-reel save for the Falcons. After making the initial save on a power-play slapper by Ray Eichenlaub from the right point, Volkening was down and seemingly out as the rebound went to Jarod Palmer on the left-wing side. Palmer shot the puck at the wide-open net, only to have the netminder lunge to make a mid-air stick save with the puck inches from the goal line.
"Wow," muttered Ryan Jones and Meunier together when asked about Volkening's play afterwards. "He's a big goalie and he does a good job of getting his body across the net," added Jones.
"He was unreal," teammate Josh Print said of his netminder. "He kept us in it more than a couple of times."
"Over the years I've seen him make some unbelievable saves, more than I ever thought a goalie at Air Force could make," Ehn added.
Spurred on by those heroics, Air Force tied it up within two minutes. Jeff Hajner got the puck on the left-wing boards and fired a shot on net. Zatkoff stopped it, but Derrick Burnett buried the rebound on his second attempt at 3:21.
Then Volkening stopped a Pat Cannone backhander 40 seconds later to keep it tied.
At 8:34, Air Force stunned the top seed by taking the lead on a great team effort. Two shots toward the Miami net bounced off bodies, and the Falcons stormed the crease. Print knocked it in, picking an extremely timely moment for his first goal of the season.
"Probably the biggest goal I've scored in my life," Print said.
That seemed to get the RedHawks' attention. Within a minute, Miami almost tied it when Nino Musitello somehow shot wide of a mostly open net from less than ten feet away. Miami mounted stead pressure, except, ironically, for a botched power play at 15:53, and by the end of the period, it seemed like Air Force really was ready for the buzzer to sound.
The early minutes of the third period were uneventful until 6:20, when Volkening got hammered while diving on a loose puck. Seconds later, Volkening faced a tough shot by Cannone. The goalie moved to his right but managed to throw out his pad for the save when the shot came to his left.
Volkening made another good save at 10:30 when Andy Miele nudged the puck to Brian Kaufman crashing the net.
A questionable too-many-men penalty on the Falcons with 7:50 remaining looked like it would loom large for both teams. Serratore squawked mightily about it but was extremely diplomatic afterwards.
"You can't give the linesman an opportunity to make that call by leaving the bench early," Serratore said.
Initially the result was almost a shorthanded shocker. Air Force won the draw and fired a shot on net from behind the red line, and the rebound went right to Brent Olson for a fluky but great opportunity. Zatkoff came up with the save on what might have been the game at that point.
Before the power play was up, Miami capitalized. After the RedHawks controlled the puck for an extended period with no clears, Alec Martinez fired a shot from the point that deflected off of a player in the slot. For once Miami got a good bounce, and the puck landed on the stick of Carter Camper on the left-wing side of the net for the easy shot and goal. That tied it with 6:16 left.
The teams headed into overtime, where Air Force had a chance one minute in on a two-on-one. Eric Ehn got off a backhanded shot, but the hustle of Ryan Jones backchecking made it less of an opportunity.
A questionable slashing call gave Miami a power play and a great chance to win it starting at 1:49. Two RedHawks fanned on one terrific bid early into the man advantage.
The next heart-stopping moment for Air Force came at 4:40, when a great pass off a two-on-one set up Ryan Jones, the nation's leading goal scorer, for a clear shot, only to have Volkening make the arm save to keep the game going.
Air Force countered on a two-on-two when junior Brent Olson beat his man to get off a backhander that Zatkoff stopped. Three minutes later, Falcons' forward Matt Fairchild had a shot as well, and it started feeling like the game could go either way after the RedHawks enjoyed the edge earlier in OT.
Finally, just after another great chance for Jeff Hajner of Air Force off of a rebound, Mercier ended it at 15:21.
Miami (33-7-1) faces the winner of the Boston College-Minnesota nightcap, though perhaps without forward Nathan Davis, who missed most of the game after suffering an upper-body injury in the early going.
Air Force (21-12-6) meanwhile, is done after a successful season
"To me, I'm so proud of our players," Serratore said. "Most people didn't even know that Air Force Academy was a Division 1 program, but they sure as heck do now."
The loss also brought back memories of last year's near win in an NCAA regional semi-final in both positive and negative ways.
"I'm proud that we're not a one-hit wonder and that we're a one-man band," Serratore said, alluding to how the team won their league championship with former Hobey Baker finalist Ehn injured. "But I'll take these two games to my grave."
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Julianne Moore will topline the $25 million supernatural horror thriller "Shelter" for Nala Films reports Variety.
Based on a script by Michael Cooney ("Identity"), the project will be directed by the Swedish duo Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein ("Storm").
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Hopyard stole MY idea of making bulletproof vests with golf balls.
Glad this story has a happy ending.
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Certainly something to put into the 'memory banks'...could save someone else some construction bucks.
Glad your neighbor was understanding.:hand9:
Simply amazing story. Who could imagine? Thanks for posting.
Either way lesson learned. I did try out some magsafe .40 rounds .vs a cantaloupe and two phone books taped together. The amount of damage they do is insane. I'll see about doing a review or something in a thread in a different area. Sadly I forgot to take pics or video.
for all the rounds i've put down range and been there when others did--the list of odd things is quite long
and apperantly still growing.
another vote on your manning up and fixing up.
To the OP. Thanks for sharing. Information like this always helps....
Golf ball body armor... available at your local sporting goods store soon.
Seriously though... no flaming here.
That's a great post and lesson learned.
+1 on Hopyard and oneshot... didn't read the whole thread. Great minds...
Quick update. Talked to my buddy today on my lunch break. Happened to catch him when he came in for his shift. He went to his neighbors house to make sure we were all cool Sunday after church. The guy said not to worry about fixing anything they are just going to hang a picture over where the round penetrated. He said we are good though and that it was a lesson learned on both sides.


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STARKVILLE, Miss. – After opening the season with three home games, Mississippi State will travel all the way to Logan, Utah, for a pivotal showdown with Utah State on Saturday.
Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. CT at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game can be watched live for free through live video streaming by the Mountain West Network at http://www.themw.com/#!/watch-live (backup link: http://www.utahstateaggies.com/videos/). Live audio will be available on the MSU Radio Network and through HailStateTV.
The Bulldogs (3-0) hope to continue their winning ways after claiming a double-digit victory in every game this season. MSU has only trailed in one game and has a perfect record through three games for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Sophomore forward Gavin Ware leads Rick Ray's squad with 15.7 points per game and is tied for second in the SEC with 12 rebounds per outing. Ware has grabbed at least 10 boards in every game and has tallied two double-doubles after only recording two all of last season.
"We need Gavin to be active for us inside," Ray said. "And we need to make sure our guards give him that chance."
Colin Borchert, Roquez Johnson and Fred Thomas also average double-figure scoring for the Bulldogs, who are averaging an impressive 81 points as a team.
The Aggies (3-0) host an SEC squad for the first time since a home matchup against Georgia in 1985. Utah State claimed a 71-64 win at UC Santa Barbara in its last outing. Jarred Shaw leads the team with 15 points and 7.7 rebounds a game.
USU boasts one of the nation's top home environments, holding a remarkable 112-9 record in nonconference games at home under Coach Stew Morrill.
Mississippi State won the only meeting between the schools, a 66-64 nail-biter on New Year's Eve in 2011. Dee Bost drained two late free throws and made a key defensive stop to preserve the win for the Bulldogs.
Following Saturday's road clash, MSU will play its next six games in the Magnolia State, beginning with a home matchup against in-state foe Jackson State on Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. at Humphrey Coliseum.


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I kid you not. After three years of mostly failure, you would think Obama would have learned some humility. You would think wrong:
Obama asks CBC for Biblical faith in his agenda
President Obama made an appeal to the religious faith of black voters at a Congressional Black Caucus rally, likening Biblical prophets who had faith in God — and so refused to worship an idol — to the black voters who "keep the faith" by supporting him and his policies – and, he hopes, his reelection campaign.
Obama opened the speech by mentioning the Biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three captive Jews who were thrown into a fiery furnace because they would not worship a golden idol. Obama quoted a pastor who referred to the three men as "good crazy" for having that faith. He added that the pastor had attributed the same "good crazy" to him when he decided to run for president.
Obama continued that analogy, equating the Jews' "faith in the things not seen" to the more mundane "belief that if you persevere a better day lies ahead."
Obama added, "you and me, we're all a little bit crazy, but hopefully a good kind of crazy…We're a good kind of crazy because no matter how hard things get, we keep the faith; we keep fighting; we keep moving forward."
So continuing to support Obama is just like keeping faith with God. Wow. That makes the Greek columns and Lightworker BS look like self-effacing humor by comparison. Of course none of those "men of faith", including several preachers, took Obama to task for his Luciferian-scale ego trip. Why would they? They agree with him.
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Sept. 4, 2009
Sophomores Natasha Marks and Sarah Landsman are ranked in the Campbell's/ITA National Preseason Singles Rankings.
Marks, the only Wildcat to compete in last year's NCAA tournament is ranked No. 29, while Landsman, who finished out her freshman year 26-9 in singles, is ranked at No. 106.
"Tash and Sarah had excellent rookie seasons and I'm happy to see them in the rankings to start of the year." Said head coach Vicky Maes, "They both posted wins over significant players and I expect them to do even better this year."
The Wildcats will begin the 2009-10 season on September 18, at the UTEP Invitational in El Paso, Texas.


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When the Prove It Scratch Challenge tournament series resumes, the competition will include an additional qualifying game and a new bowling center venue.
Tournament director Chuck Souzer has announced that after conducting eight 2013 events at Sarasota Lanes, the next one will be at AMF Gulf Gate Lanes on Sunday, Jan. 26, and the qualifying round will be extended from four to five games.
"Upon request from some of the bowlers who support the tournament, I am switching to five games of qualifying," Souzer said. "The remainder of the format will remain the same, although the entry fee will now be $55."
Bowlers' starting lane assignments for the five-games-across-10-lanes qualifying will be drawn at the time of check-in, which will begin at 11:45 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.
The prize fund will be based upon the number of entries, with first place paying $500, based on 30 participants, and cash ratio will be 1-in-4. In addition, optional brackets will be available at $5 per entry, and optional high-game jackpots will cost $10.
After the qualifying round, the first cut will be 1-in-4, with all advancing bowlers guaranteed to cash. Those who make the cut will enter the match-play segment, with qualifying pinfall carried over. Thirty bonus pins will be added to the net score of each match-play winner, and the field will be cut in half after each match-play round until a champion is determined.
Jesse Hawver of Sarasota is the defending champion after outlasting the field in the November tournament, and there has yet to be a two-time titlist, with other winners being Daniel Gassera of Port Charlotte (October), Saul Insignares of Sarasota (September), James McCleland of Venice (August), David Shedrow of Parrish (July), Jon Rakoski of Estero (June), Aaron Albritton of Sarasota (May) and Dennis Beagle of Fort Myers (April).
Complete information, rules and other pertinent data can be found on the Prove It Challenge Web site, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Weekly Examiner.com league high-score report
This week's list of high-score accomplishments is far shorter than usual, due to many leagues taking some time off during the holiday season.
Three far-over-average performances were reported from Sarasota Lanes: Sam Steiner, with a 183-over 706 series that included a 268 game in the Yoder's Restaurant League; Will Turner, with a 182-over 725 series topped by a 275 game in the La Malinche Restaurant League; and Danny Shaffer, with a 162-over 747 series that included a 275 game, also in the La Malinche League.
Some other top individual scores from area bowling establishments:
- SARASOTA LANES: David Shedrow 279-760, Kevin Craycraft 278-715, Phil Rockey 278, Manuel Fontanot 268, Terry Deshaies 266, Aaron Albritton 725.
- TREASURE LANES: Jeffery Reed 269, Gordon Staley 266; Deb Lugiewicz 258-603, Jennifer Peacock 254-639, Renae Gross 247-649, Dolores Meyers 237-685, Pam Ladoman 226, Ona Wood 609.
- AMF BRADENTON LANES: Ken Holmes 278, Verlin Jones 265, Rod Axberg 717.
- BOWLAND PORT CHARLOTTE: Tony Wisenbarger 269; Mickeal Paige 228-630.
- AMF VENICE LANES: Bob Powers 267.
- ENGLEWOOD BOWL: Dan Snode 279.
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Johnson Named To Biletnikoff Award Watch List
July 17, 2012
Tallahassee, Fla. (TQC/SMU) - SMU senior Darius Johnson has been named to the 2012 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) announced today. The award annually recognizes the outstanding receiver in college football.
Johnson has been named MVP in back-to-back bowl games for the Mustangs and was a first-team All-C-USA pick in 2011. He wrapped up 2011 with a seven-catch, 120-yard, one-TD performance in SMU's BBVA Compass Bowl win over Pitt. He finished the year with 79 catches for 1,188 yards and eight TDs.
The award recipient is selected by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of over 180 prominent football journalists, commentators, and receivers. The TQC will announce the 10 Biletnikoff Award semifinalists on Nov. 12, following a vote by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee. Likewise, the three finalists will be declared, following another vote, on Nov. 19. The 2012 winner will be presented live on Dec. 6, 2012, on The Home Depot College Football Awards Show to be broadcast on ESPN.
The name Biletnikoff is synonymous with the term receiver. Fred Biletnikoff, a member of the pro and college football halls of fame, was an All-Pro receiver with the Oakland Raiders and an All-America receiver at Florida State. He caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns in his 14-year NFL career and was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XI.
The TQC created the Biletnikoff Award in 1994. Sixteen college receivers have won the award, including Randy Moss, Calvin Johnson, Michael Crabtree, and Larry Fitzgerald.
A full watch list can be found here.
On the heels of its third straight bowl appearance, SMU will host Texas A&M, TCU, Memphis, C-USA West rivals Houston and Tulsa and 2011 C-USA Champion Southern Miss at Ford Stadium in 2012. Ticket sales have been brisk, as SMU has already surpassed its season ticket sales totals for the rest of the June Jones era. For Mustang ticket information, call the Athletics Department Ticket Office at (214) SMU-GAME (768-4263).


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In a non-conference game full of momentum swings, the Pasadena City College football team couldn't match Ventura College enough in big plays as the Lancers had their four-game winning streak snapped by the Pirates, 33-29, Saturday night at Robinson Stadium.
Ranked No. 5 in the state regional poll coming into the game, PCC dropped to 4-1 overall while 16th-rated Ventura improved to 3-2. The Lancers enter their bye week and won't be back in action until their National Southern Conference opener at Fullerton College on Saturday, October 16 at 7 p.m.
The Lancers rallied from a 13-0 first quarter deficit to take a 23-13 lead on a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nick Owens to wide receiver Michael Harrison 1:26 into the third quarter.
Ventura answered with three straight touchdowns to regain the advantage at 33-23. PCC would cut it to four on a 21-yard TD strike from Owens to Kemonte Bateman with 4:44 left in the game. A ferocious pass rush by the Pirates kept PCC from passing midfield on its final two series as the Lancers suffered their first loss of the 2010 season.
PCC's biggest problem was stopping Ventura quarterback Antavius Sims, who dazzled with 22 carries for 134 yards and two rushing TDs along with 121 passing yards (13 of 21 attempts). Running back Michael Davis added 121 rushing yards in 27 carries and one score.
The Pasadena special teams, a strength coming into the game, had their problems against Ventura. PCC punter-kicker Brian Gonzalez missed wide on two extra point attempts and had a punt blocked that resulted in a 4-yard return for a touchdown by the Pirates' Jordan Anderson with 10:42 left in the game. David Brown's extra point made it 33-23 at that point.
In the first quarter, Ventura's defense created another touchdown thanks to a botched pitch by Owens that was deflected and rolled back for a 22-yard loss before Daniel Miller fell on the fumble in the end zone for a Pirates' touchdown.
Owens tied the PCC record for most passing attempts in a game with 57, completing 29 with two interceptions for 299 yards and three touchdowns. All-American David Pittman set the original mark with 57 throws in a 2007 game v. Saddleback.
Telvin McMillian's team-leading ninth touchdown came on a 2-yard run 1:43 into the second quarter. Owens would hit Reuben Thomas for a 22-yard TD throw with 7:03 left in the half. Gonzalez, who was 2-for-4 overall on extra points, drilled a 39-yard field goal on the final play of the first half to increase PCC's lead to 17-13.
Pasadena's defense was paced by defensive end Charles Tua'au, who made nine tackles, made 2.5 sacks, had two quarterback hurries and forced and recovered a fumble. Linebacker Kimball Niumatalolo led the squad with 14 tackles and also forced and recovered a fumble. Linebacker Cordell Robinson added nine tackles and 1.5 sacks before leaving with an undisclosed injury in the third quarter. Linebacker Grant Haggard contributed nine tackles and defensive back Marcus Graves made an interception and broke up a pass.
On offense, Harrison led all PCC receivers with 11 catches for 96 yards while Thomas had nine receptions for 104 yards. Running back Danny Robinson made four grabs for 44 yards and added 20 yards in five rushes.
Reserve punter and holder Michael Varela had a big game with two coffin corner punts for a 40.5 yards average that pinned Ventura twice inside its 6-yard line. In the first quarter, he participated on a fake field goal, throwing a pass that resulted in a pass interference call on Ventura for a first down at the 2. McMillian followed with his touchdown.
PCC's rushing attack struggled with just 38 net yards in 21 attempts.
[Photo--Charles Tua'au (99) and Grant Haggard (40) pressure Ventura quarterback Antavius Sims (1) on a pass play during PCC's 33-29 loss to the Pirates Saturday at Robinson Stadium, image by Richard Quinton.]
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The Church of the Ascension will hold its annual Oktoberfest Dinner and Auction on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. The event will take place in the undercroft of the church, located at 1 Kingsley Ave, West Brighton. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for review of auction items. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 6 to 18, and free for children under 6. Delicious apple strudel for dessert will top off the dinner of traditional German food. Bring your own beer, wine or soda to celebrate. Tickets may be purchased at the church or call calling Roy Williamson at 718-448-9508. Send payment to the parish address by Monday, Oct. 7. Tickets will be mailed prior to the event. Seating will be limited, so purchase tickets early.
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A Guide to Choosing the Best Preschool for Your Child.
Like any parents, my husband and I wanted to find the best preschool for our son Josh—a preschool that would nurture him, teach him, and be a good fit for our family. But I quickly learned that this would not be as easy as it seemed.More >>
Are Women Too Busy to Shop?
A movement is in progress and they want YOU. It seems that everywhere you turn in the communications and marketing world, the topic of marketing to women is red hot. In all of the 20-plus years I have spent in the communications industry, I have never seen such interest in the topic.More >>
Your Husband Needs This Book!
My friend Sharon has always been a tad more practical than most when it comes to love and marriage. While I was trying to figure out how intoxicating a guy smelled on our first date, Sharon was asking HER first dates how they felt about sharing breadwinning and childcare duties 50/50.More >>
Everyone is Beautiful.
Every great love story needs a great obstacle. Obstacles heighten the tension and drive the plot. They energize everything. In a very real way, the love couldn't exist without them.More >>
Ivy & Bean Brainstorm.
Until Ivy and Bean was published, in 2006, I didn't know that I was writing about spunky girls. I thought I was writing about just regular girls. As far as I could tell, Ivy and Bean acted like my daughters, the kids I saw on the playground, and the person I remembered being a long time ago.More >>
13 is the New 18.
When my son turned 13, I thought we'd gradually transition to having a teenager in the family. Just like potty training doesn't happen overnight, and learning to read doesn't happen overnight, and mastering a two-wheeler doesn't happen overnight, I assumed that becoming a teenager was a gradual process.More >>
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Steppe Forward
With Rogerio Boccato (percussion), Sam Dillon (saxophones), Nick Llerandi (guitars), Jera Lippi (drums), and Mike Kujawski (bass)
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Corner Mushroom, September 2010
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The women's basketball team (10-11, 0-7 SEC) will travel to face the sixth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (19-2, 8-0 SEC) on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT. The matchup will take place in Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, and will air on Comcast Sports South.
"I think this is going to be a really good challenge for us," said Alabama head coach Wendell Hudson. Kentucky is in first place in the SEC and undefeated in league play. I really think we have been playing better the last couple games. I think the players are excited to head on the road and play in a great college atmosphere."
Sunday's game marks the 37th time the two teams have faced each other on the court. Last year's game resulted in an 82-69 victory for the Wildcats.
Alabama is still on the hunt for its first conference win with its latest game against No. 7 Tennessee resulting in an 86-56 loss. Junior forward Kyra Crosby led all scorers, but her effort of 15 points and three blocks was not enough to overcome the Lady Volunteers, who had four players in double digit points.
Sophomore Jasmine Robinson continues to lead the Crimson Tide in scoring for the year averaging, 11.3 points a game. Junior Erin Hogue also remains the Tide's leader on the boards with 6.2 rebounds per contest.
Kentucky looks to continue its winning streak as the Wildcats have yet to drop an SEC game this season, marking the best start in conference play in the program's history. Kentucky's most recent victory came by a score of 66-48 against Auburn. Junior A'dia Mathies led both teams in scoring with 20 points.
On the season, Mathies leads the team in points per game with an average of 15.6 per outing, while sophomore Samarie Walker pulls down a team-high 6.3 rebounds per game. The Wildcats are averaging 21.3 points per game more than their opponents as well as 5.7 more rebounds a night.


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International Understanding Council welcomes King Abdullah's initiatives
May 13, 2009
The Council for International Understanding concluded today its 27th session, held at the King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh, with a final statement stressing the importance of intercultural and interfaith dialogue. "The world today lives in an environment of economic and technical globalization and, therefore, the concept for which we should work in this century is the cooperation in all aspects of thought and action," the statement declared.
The Council warned that the Middle East will remain a hub for conflict in the world unless a real peace is achieved between Israel and its neighbors. "Here, the importance of the comprehensive initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah launched in 2002 is shown with the call for it again January 2009 to achieve peace in Palestine, but it seems that Israel is not interested today in peace," the statement added.
The Council highlighted the Kingdom's status as one of the few moderate countries in the region and welcomed the reform proposals put forth by King Abdullah. In particular, it praised his Interfaith Dialogue initiative that resulted in international conferences held in Spain and at U.N. headquarters in New York last year.
Following the Council's session, King Abdullah received participants at a reception held in Al-Janadriya.


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Democratic incumbent Karen Weldin Stewart pulled out a win Tuesday night, winning a second term as Delaware's insurance commissioner. She received 61 percent of the vote, with Republican Benjamin Mobley bringing in approximately 36 percent. Libertarian David Eisenhour received only 2 percent of the vote.
With more than 380,000 votes cast in the state of Delaware, 233,352 went to Stewart, while 140,669 went to her republican challenger, Mobley. Libertarian Eisenhour received only 7,838 votes.
Eisenhour was also on the ballot in Sussex County, where he was running for Sussex Clerk of the Peace. He lost that race to Democratic incumbent John Brady and Republican Brooks Witzke, and received a little more than 2 percent of that vote.
Stewart told Democrats at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington Tuesday night that she was honored to serve a second term as insurance commissioner.
"I want to thank everyone for voting for me," she said. "You didn't believe all the lies that were put out there. You voted for the truth."
Stewart said she plans to continue to work for consumers.
"Since I've taken office, home owners' insurance is lower; auto insurance premiums are down. I have a great staff," she said.
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MEDINA — The best high school girls tennis player in Medina County is now part of the best prep team in Medina County.
That became official when two-time Gazette MVP Ali Garrity and the Medina Bees defeated Highland 3-2 Thursday in non-league action, giving coach Pete Hoffmann's squad the mythical county championship.
Medina (8-8) came in with victories over Wadsworth (4-1) and Brunswick (5-0), while the Hornets (13-5) had beaten the Grizzlies (4-1), Blue Devils (4-1) and Cloverleaf (5-0).
"It's nice," Hoffmann said. "We do all our summer stuff with Highland, so it's like a sister thing. We always cheer for each other at tournaments.
"It's kind of like a sibling rivalry. When you play your brother in basketball in the driveway, you want to kick his butt."
Garrity won the featured match of the day at first singles, defeating two-time All-Gazette choice Nicole Hadler 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of juniors. The Medina left-hander, now 17-1 with a 16-match winning streak, raced to a 5-0 lead in the first set and seemed to be cruising, but the speedy Hadler started chasing down balls and extending points to make the match interesting.
"It's winning ugly. That's the best way to describe it," said Garrity, who will be seeded second among singles players when the Medina Division I Sectional begins this morning, though she beat the Nos. 1 and 3 seeds in dual matches earlier in the week. "I started focusing on getting it in, but that's not my game. That's her game."
With Highland's Ashley Lengel posting a 6-0, 6-1 win over Erin Rerko at second singles and freshman teammate Allie Welch, the Suburban League champ at third singles, rallying to defeat a game Brooke Ott 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 at the No. 3 spot, the match came down to the doubles courts.
Medina won both, as Brooke Kaylor and Alyssa Schmitt defeated SL champions Taylor Supeck and Claire Watts 6-4, 6-2 at the first position and seniors Kelsey Bingham and Kate Nickley downing Kate Harris and Cassidy Krivos 7-5, 6-4 at the No. 2 spot.
"We've been in kind of a slump," said Nickley, who was celebrating her 18th birthday. "It's good to get out of it right before sectionals. We're hoping the momentum carries over."
Medina competes in the rugged Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division and has lost a number of matches 3-2, with Bingham and Nickley coming up short in several of them. Against Highland, however, they got the job done.
"We were finally able to close it out," Bingham said. "It's a good thing."
It was not a good day for the Hornets, who had a much tougher time than expected at third singles and came up short at first doubles, a point they were counting on.
"I always like to win, so of course I'm disappointed," Highland coach Lisa Reynolds said. "I thought we looked kind of flat. At first doubles, we looked tentative. Normally, we're able to shake that."
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Thomas Kelati scored 17 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, as Washington State beat High Point 78-71 on Saturday.
Kelati was one of five Cougars (4-4) to score in double figures. He went 5-for-7 on 3-pointers and tied his career high with five assists.
High Point's Danny Gathings led with career highs of 29 points and 14 rebounds. He went 13-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 at the free-throw line. Gathings missed five straight free throws late in the game.
The Cougars led 38-30 at the half and 60-46 with 8:30 remaining. High Point (2-6) then scored nine unanswered points, but WSU season scoring leader Marcus Moore and Kelati hit key baskets down the stretch.
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High Point, an NCAA Division I school from North Carolina, made its first-ever trip to Washington partly on behalf of senior forward-guard Dustin Van Weerdhuizen of La Center, Wash. Weerdhuizen, the reigning Big South Conference scoring champion, had 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal.


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Ok, i'm hoping this won't stir anything up on this board. But, I'm a ftm and I truely am looking for opinions and suggestions. I'm against spanking, at this early of an age for sure. And, I see other moms here talking about time outs. I'm not necessarily against time outs. But, I don't get it. Do they really understand what's going on when you put them in time out? And how in the heck do you get them to stay in time out?!?! My dd doesn't sit still for 5 seconds, let alone 5 minutes. Am I wrong for not discipling my dd at this age? Don't get me wrong, I do tell her 'no' when it's necessary. Like, when dd has hit me in the face, I tell her no and if she does it again, I put her down. If she tries to get into something she shouldn't I tell her no and get her away from it. If she pitches a fit, I let her and ignore it. She doesn't actually get 'in trouble' for these things because I'm not sure it would do any good. So, what, at this age, in your opinion deserves more than a 'no'. What deserves a time out?
at 17 months? nothing deserves a time out...IMHO, until a kid is old enough to understand WHY they're being put in a T.O. they shouldn't be put in one.
All the kid knows is, mom is taking me and sticking me in my crib (or where ever) for 5 minutes and leaving me.
Really, a time out is supposed to last the same as a child's age...putting a kid somewhere for 1 1/2 minutes is useless.
and they need to be able to understand the brief explanation of WHY they were put there (not some long winded drawn out thing that they won't hear anyways)
Personally I think people over use time outs, and don't use them in a way for them to be effective most of the time.
ignoring certain behaviors and redirection still work for us so that's what we're doing.
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I think it depends on the child. I don't (and won't) spank, but we do give David time-outs. Certainly not 5 minutes, but 30-60 seconds in his pack & play alone in his room.
The thing is, he's an extremely active child, and I think he's precocious. We've tried ignoring bad behavior, and it just escalates. (This is a child who, when mad at DH a few days ago, dropped his head and ran at him like a ram!)
I don't know how much he understands, but he absolutely knows that there are some things he's not allowed to do. I know because he says "No no no" as he does them! He also will occasionally stop himself from doing something when I give him a time-out warning. I consider that success, and I figure it's not hurting him to have a 30 second cool-down period anyway. He has also stopped some of the behaviors that convinced us to start trying time-outs.
I'm not a super strict mom. In a lot of ways, I'm really laid back. He loves to feed himself, so he makes an enormous mess 3 times a day. I believe in letting him do things on his own if he wants to, even if it means it takes me 4 times as long as it would if I just picked him up or took over.
It is helping us. BUT I know there are plenty of children for whom this would be too early, or at least not yet necessary.
David's just not one of them!
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"putting a kid somewhere for 1 1/2 minutes is useless"
This just hasn't been true for us. And we don't give long-winded explanations, we say "I love you, but you can't hit so you're getting a time-out."
Then, a minute later (tops), we say "I love you, you just can't hit."
It's working with David, that's all I know. I will add, he's never all that alone...our apartment is TINY and we don't even close the door.
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DD gets time out...sometimes for ods sake. If DD hits him he will tell on her and say "you need a time out,....MO-OM.." I use it both to be fair to him (after explaining that she is still learning how to behave) since that is what would happen if he were to hit. And also to remove her from a situation hopefully to redirect into calmer territory. At this age i think it is less a "consequence" than a break.
We give Lily time outs. I was actually told by our ped. at her 1 yr appt to start giving her time outs for discipline. She said this is a good age to start and do it by putting her in a play pen or crib for 1 ot 2 minutes at a time. It actually came up cause she got to experience on e of her temper tantrums first hand at the visit. So far it has worked pretty well for us, and she understands whats happening pretty well. More than anything it gives them time to chill I think. Also, as far as spanking goes I would never spank at this age. THAT is something they wouldnt understand. And I dont think there would ever be a reason too. However there have been a few times I can remember spanking my older ones when they have done something that could have seriously injured them or someone else and they knew they were not supposed to do it. Its very rare though, like I said I only remember a few times.
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We are still using redirection at this age. I don't really think time-outs would work with my DD at this age.
When she seems frustrated with something, usually it's because she can't communicate what's wrong. So, we focus on helping her communicate with short words.
I just don't think time outs or really any type of real discipline is even necessary for anything I've seen her do thus far. I do realize all kids are different though so that's just what works for us so far.
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My feelings are same as Lauries too. We are far from time outs yet.
well, that's how I feel too. I just don't think time outs would be effective with my lo. I think redirection is the best thing for her at this age as well. Thanks!
my dh has put JL on time out, it does nothing for him. I mainly do redirection right now
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