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  1. THE FRONT DOOR Last Post

    1. Announcements, Rules, Questions, and Tech Help

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      REQUIRED READING: Read this weekly if you are a member! New members review before posting. Do you have a question on one of our rules? Do you need help with an avatar or changing your profile? Do you need to clarify something? It ALL goes here!

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    2. Meet & Greet: INTRODUCTIONS

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      Welcome to The Parlor! Please introduce yourself. Share your interests and a little about your family. Are you back after an absence? Let us know!

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    3. Member Swaps & Challenges

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    4. Member Celebrations & Brags!

      Let's celebrate together! Share your happy news, your birthday surprises, birth announcements, accomplishments and anything you want to brag about!

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  2. RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY & HOME Last Post

    Ask questions, vent, swap ideas on relationships, parenting, grandparenting, elder care and pets!

    1. Mom and Grandma Talk

      Vent, chat and talk about your kids, grandkids, your day and your life!

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    2. Helping Ourselves and Our Children

      The world today is often a confusing and stressful place as we worry about terrorism, child abuse, crime and more . Share your concerns and tips for helps our families in a confusing world.

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    3. Romance & Relationships

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      Whether you've been married one month or 50 years we can all support each other in our relationships. Let's share! (MUST be family friendly)

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    4. Elder Care

      Are you a caregiver for an elderly member of your family? Post here for support and to meet others who are caregivers as well.

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    5. Animal Family Members: Our Pets!

      Questions, tips and discussions on our cats, dogs, hamsters, ferrets and all of our other family pets!

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  3. PERSONAL EXPRESSION & GROWTH Last Post

    1. Concerns, Needs & Requests

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      Post personal concerns or needs with us so others can support you...

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    2. Spiritual Thoughts & Resources

      Post quotations, websites, poetry and other thoughts with a spiritual theme, including Christian, Native American, Jewish, Celtic, Buddist etc. NO debating or posting of doctrine or theology.

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      1. Inspiring Music, Devotionals and Spiritual Resources
      2. Gratitude and Thanks

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    3. Bible Study & Discussion

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      Mindy moderates a non-denominational Bible study. NO discussions of church doctrine is allowed-- NO DEBATING OR ARGUING.

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    4. Patriotic Songs, Poetry and Essays

      We are sharing our favorite songs, and encourage you to share yours, as well as poems, quotations or essays.

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  4. JOURNEY INTO LEARNING Last Post

    Learning is the highest form of play. ~David Meier

    1. Reader's Corner

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      Share your favorite books, what you're reading now and participate in the current book discussion.

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    2. Education

      Whether your kids go to private school, public school or you are homeschooling, the desired result is the same. Education.

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    3. The Writer's Desk

      Are you a writer? What kind of writing do you enjoy? Share poetry, publishing tips, accomplishments and anything else related to writing personally or professionally.

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    4. Historical Cultures, Traditions and Genealogy

      Share tidbits on Native American, Celtic, Greek, and Medieval Cultures or any that interest you. Share resources, ideas and what you've learned on your family history journey. Ask questions too!

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    5. Word of the Week

      Dawn helps expand our vocabulary!

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    6. Learning About the Internet

      Post questions related to the internet--how to download, hoaxes, alerts, virus information, building websites & more!

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  5. TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES Last Post

    Trade ideas and resources in this area on handling stress, taking care of ourselves emotionally and physically, plus share pampering tidbits!

    1. Pampering Ourselves!

      Recipes for pampering our bodies, plus ideas and tips for relaxing. Let's Share!

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    2. Stress & Emotional Health

      How do you handle stress and your emotional health? Share ideas or ask questions

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    3. Health Resources, Questions and Concerns

      Do you have diabetes, or other health problems? Do you want help finding answers to health questions? Post Here for support!

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      1. Weight Loss Support and Resources
      2. Exercise Tips & Challenges
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  6. RECIPES, ENTERTAINING & TEA! Last Post

    1. Kitchen Questions and Chat

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      Do you have a question about cooking, kitchen gadgets, pans or other kitchen related things you've always wondered about? Post it here!

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    2. Tea Time Fun!

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      Share your tea favorites, tea party ideas, questions and anything tea related!

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    3. Main Dishes & Meal Ideas

      Share your main dish recipes, meal ideas and questions about family dinner time.

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    4. Desserts and Baking

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      Share tips, recipes or ask questions on desserts, breads or baking in general.

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    5. Snacks and Lunches

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      We can never have too many of these recipes and ideas!

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    6. Healthy Recipes & Tips

      Share healthy recipes including sugar-free dishes, low carb, heart-healthy or ask questions.

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    7. Appetizers and Side Dishes

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      You find the best meat sales around but what do you serve with those main dishes?

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    8. Canning and Preserving

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    9. Company's Coming!

      Entertaining ideas, questions, decorating suggestions and more.

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      1. Party Fun--Birthdays, celebrations, graduations and more!

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  7. HOME & HEARTH Last Post

    Share your ideas and resources on crafting, do-it-yourself, organizing, decorating. How do you make your house a home?

    1. Crafts!

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      Share your crafting ideas, projects, or questions here.

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    2. Decorating and Do It Yourself

      From painting to plumbing post your accomplishments and how you did it yourself or ask questions!

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    3. Trash to Treasure

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      Share those great projects using things you've found or had for a long time and you gave them a face lift!

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    4. Antique and Keepsake Care

      Do you have questions or advice about caring for family keepsakes, antiques or collectibles? Swap ideas!

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    5. Collections & Keepsakes

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      What are your favorite collectibles or keepsakes? Do you collect something special? Ask questions or share!

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    6. Household Tips & Organizing!

      Watch here for tips and organizing help! Ask questions or share advice.

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  8. GARDENING & HERBS YEAR ROUND Last Post

    1. EVERYTHING HERBS!

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      Ask questions, share tips on anything herb related!

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    2. Flowers, Bulbs, Trees, Vegetables & Fruit

      What are your favorites? Share tips and ask questions!

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    3. Organic Gardening

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      Post your tips here or ask questions about compost, natural fertilizers, sprays, and other non-chemical tidbits.

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    4. Gardening Inspirations & Resources

      Share your favorite gardening memory or tell us about your favorite public or private garden. Let's inspire each other! Have you run across something interesting online or offline? Share the resource with us!

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  9. THE BACK PORCH Last Post

    Chat about your favorite television programs or movies, share pass-around humor and poems. Lighten or brighten someone's day!

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    2. Voice Your Opinion

      This is the ONLY place where debate and arguing is allowed as long as it's fair and friendly. Voice your opinion on politics or social issues IF you can do it in the spirit of debate and no personal attacking...

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    3. Humor and Poetry

      If they are being passed around and you think it's neat---post it here. Please remove quote marks if it's from an email. If it's on a web page post the URL. Give credit whenever possible!

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    4. Games and Fun!

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      Post games, surveys, and fun questions here!

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    5. Television Favorites!

      Discuss your favorites and find other fans!

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    6. Music: CDs, Concerts and Radio!

      Share your favorite artists, albums and your opinions on concerts you've seen or anything related to music!

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    7. Movies, DVDs and Videos!

      Share your favorites, reviews of what you've seen lately, opinions, questions or anything else related to movies...

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    8. PC or video games---

      Do you have favorite computer game? A questions or a tip to share? If it's game related post it here!

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    9. Travel and Dining

      Share your favorite restaurants, destinations, museums, and other fun places!

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  10. OLD FASHIONED LIVING TODAY Last Post

    Penny pinching tips from yesteryear, antiques, country living, patriotism, keeping it simple and other old fashioned topics.

    1. Frugal Living, Contests and Freebies

      Discussions, ideas, tips and resources on frugal living.

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    2. Simple and Country Living

      Discussions on living simply in our complicated world; including expressions of our faith, hospitality in our homes and more. Do you living in the country? Share ideas, tips and meet others who live in rural areas!

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    3. Troop Support, Memorials & Charity Resources etc.

      Charity, Memorials, Troop Support or Natural Disaster Resources. You MUST be able to confirm it is legitimate!

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    4. Family Traditions

      Do you have special traditions for birthdays, holidays or other special times? Share them!

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  11. OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAYS Last Post

    If it's holiday related post it here!

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      Chat away about family during the holidays, gift ideas, and anything that doesn't fit in the other holiday categories!

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    2. Holiday Recipes and Tips

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      Ask Questions or share your own recipes and ideas!

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    3. Holiday Crafts and Decorating

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      Share your holiday crafts or decorating ideas. Need ideas? Tell us what you need!

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    4. Holiday Activities

      Share your holiday activities for kids, adults or the whole family! If you need ideas just ask.

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    5. Holiday Reviews and Resources!

      Share your favorite holiday books, movies, videos, music and resources.

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