Favorite Show of the Week

What’s that one show on TV each week that you just have to watch. What makes it so special?

Last Post: Grey's Anatomy once a week. General Hospital daily

Bonding with Your Son

Share ways you have found to build a strong relationship and understanding with your son. What special things do you do together?

Last Post: My boys are now 22 and 19.  I was able to have a great relationship with them by letting them know if someone made a comment and they did not understand it, to ask me what it was.  Many times during shows when they were in middle school they would ask me what something meant. I would tell them and not act embarrassed about it.  Many nights when I would be in bed reading, one of them would ask if he could read with me.  we would both start out reading and then my son would shut off the light and start talking about life, i.e, sex drugs, issues at school.  topics that they did not want to see my facial expression.  I learned to breathe deep before answering, but now my kids will talk about these things in the day light.  I love my boys and the fact that they do not find any subject off limits because of these "in the dark" conversations.

A New You – Makeover Tips

Help other moms look their best – suggest your favorite cosmetic product or share a great beauty tip on our message board.

Last Post: The best way to mend a broke nail is with liquid bandage this will allow the nail to grow out before having to remove it.   liquid bandage also works well on those soft brittle nails. Try coating them with liquid bandage before applying your regular nail polish.  

Keys to a Happy Marriage

For some, a great marriage comes easily; for others, it takes a little more work. What do you do to keep the spark alive with your spouse?

Last Post: Well today is my 24anv, and I love him more now then I did when I met him. I  just love being with him and he respcts me. I work and he is diable but he makes sure that dinner is cooking when I come home and he ask me about my day and gives me a kiss and a hug each day.

How Did You Celebrate a Memorable Birthday?

Birthdays can be a great reason to have a celebration and spend some time with friends and family.  Share with us how you celebrated one of your most memorable birthdays.

Last Post: I had a wonderful birthday yesterday. I baked bread all day, then my husband and I went to our daughter's and let her cook dinner for us. It was great.

Simple Ways to Blow Off Some Steam!

What is a quick and easy way you’ve found to relieve stress in your life?

Last Post: Exercise & Music.  If I'm at work music, if I'm at home both exercise & music. Also, I will combine music with walking the dogs. My dogs always calming affect on me!

Grilling Out? Bring on the Side Items!

What’s the special dish you make for BBQ’s? Oh yeah, don’t forget about the desserts!

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    I like to make nachos over the gril, I use tinfoil and add the tortilla chips then mashed up black beans and small tomatos and seasonings, add that on top of the chips, then add cheese fold the tin foil over the top, check for the cheese to be melted and then when I take them off, I like to add sour cream!  Delish! :)        leahmariehiggs@aol.com
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Multi-tasking: What’s Your Secret?

Able to do two things at once? What time saving secrets do you have to get more things done?

Last Post: i turn the musci on loud and it seems to help pass time plus when you are cleanin you can dance

Keeping in Touch with Your Siblings-Thru Thick and Thin

In many families, moving away is a common part of growing up. How do you stay close with your siblings when you don’t live near them. How do you deal with siblings who leave you out or don’t visit when they’re in town. A Vocalpoint member wants to know what to do!

Last Post: Denise,I can totally relate to what you are saying - but as hard as this may be - and believe me - I know from first hand experience just how hard it is!  (Long story on my own history, but I'll skip it!)  I too am supposed to try to be as 'unstressed as possible' - for me, it was a daughters wedding - and old "friends".Let me just say - although you don't have to "forgive" this cousin - though ideally you should - not so much for them as for you - I will tell you, if you can at least 'Let go, and Let God' - or at least make peace with this person and the family in whole, you will not only be taking the higher road, but also reduce your stress level as well!Don't carry a grudge or plan 'revenge'.  And - do NOT hurt the innocent (your niece and other family members) by letting this hurtful incident divide your family.  Inevitably, no one will 'win' in this situation - though you will do a lot more for creating family unity if you can just let it go, and make peace.  Let go, and let God (or your own 'greater power' if you will) take care of the judgements.  In my case, I called the people whom I'd had the falling out with, and told them, that I was just calling to let them know that I was making peace with the situation.  I ended up calling my older son (who felt responsible for much of the conflict) and just told him, that I had already called the people and had made peace with our past.  He was stunned.  He then called his sister (who had refused to talk to me - as had her husband-to-be) and passed along the events that had unfolded.  They then called me, to express their amazement - and pride in my taking not only a higher road - but going beyond their wildest dreams, of a possible 'future outcome'.  At the bachelorette party, I met up with my former friends - and we hugged.  Our friendship is not what it once was - I don't think it ever will be, but at least there is a far more 'friendly' relationship in place.  We even talk on the phone sometimes now - where we didn't speak to each other for many years before.Does their previous behavior still hurt me? - Yes.  Do I let it bog me down? - No.  Have I really 'let go, and let God'? - Yes, I believe I have.  I do care about my former friends, and their kids, and more than that, I care about my own kids - and carrying a grudge around is a heavy load indeed.  Let go of the grudge, let God take that burden from you.  Make peace.  It will all work out much better than you can imagine!

I Talk With My Kids. Do You?

How do you get your kid's to open up and talk to you?

Last Post: All the time.

What is Your Daring Beauty Tip?

Have you tried something that was totally different and outrageous for you, but looked great? What rules do you keep or break? Be daring, share!

Last Post: I use egg whites for a pore refining mask about once a week. Just apply the egg white to clean skin, let dry, then rinse. And it costs less than a dime!!

Your Turn to Speak

As Jack and Carly set out to find redemption, every turn’s going to be filled with drama. Will Jack return? Should Carly follow? Share your thoughts with other moms about everything As the World Turns.

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Last Post: Been watching ATWT for a very long time-(when I wasn't working as a L&D nurse) they have some GREAT writing going on now...and some terrible things too (Brad dying- Lily's character is like a limp dish rag) ....my daughtets will come home from school and say "what is going on with Jack/Katie/etc. now?" in the middle of the show...hhmmm, that is NOT a good thing! ;-)

Share Secrets to Well-Behaved Kids

How have you handled situations when a child is having a temper tantrum or experiencing anger issues?

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  Seems like each of my children at one some time tried to initiate a door slamming phase when they got angry or upset.  These phases never really got off the ground because they quickly discovered that it was not fun having to open and close their bedroom door quietly 50 times in a row with mom or dad looking on and keeping count.

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Money Concepts for All Ages

Kids of all ages can benefit from learning how to handle money responsibly. Do you have a successful tip that may help others teach their children?

Last Post: My sons school has a bank day every two weeks where a local bank comes to the school and the children can make a deposit and record it in their deposit book. He earns his money by doing weekly chores and getting 100's on his spelling test. He was so inspired to make more money that we have started recycling soda cans and turning them in for extra cash. We even continue to do it during the summer months at the bank itself. At the end of the school year he gets to withdraw the amount he needs for whatever his goal was. (Last year it was a D.S.!)