Posts by steffiesue75

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The stairmaster and a good spin class burn the most for me.

The class is an excellent idea.  The reason I got into shooting was because my husband had guns.  (ex-military just can't seem to let go )  I told him that if they were in the house I wanted to know how to use them.  So he took me out and taught me all about them.  

I have a Ruger .22 .  I love it   I seem to be the only one who can shoot it accurately though.  My hubby doesn't like it.  He likes the bigger stuff anyway.  It is a great pistol for plinking.  We live near the mountains so we take the guns up there and shoot at whatever we happen to bring along at the time.  My husbands favorite target is watermelons and pumpkins with his 300 win.  That thing will knock your arm off. I shot it once, said ouch, and gave it back to him.  The water jug was destroyed though :)

The best protein shakes I have tried are the EAS brand ones.  I buy a large 6 pound bag of powder at Costco.  They have chocolate and vanilla.  Each serving is 140 calories and 27 g of protein. 

I think the fact that you can find one under the seat of your car several months later and it looks like the day you got it is a damn good reason not to eat them.  I used to go to fast food all the time and now I haven't been in months.  Just the idea of it makes my stomach turn.

I think the IRS just needs to go away.  I don't see why we can't just have a flat tax rate that everyone pays.  Divide it by the number of checks you get in a year and be done with it.  They don't owe us and we don't owe them.

All those pants and shorts with writing on the butt.

I was induced with baby #1.  They used the cervical gel stuff.  Sorry, no idea what it is called.  Less than 15 min later I was having really hard nasty contractions.   I had friends tell me induction didn't even work for them.  I think the hospital was even planning on sending me home.   They took it out and needless to say I didn't go home.   My stubborn son took 30 some hours after that to show up. 

Baby #2 I had a c-section.  I was all hooked up getting prepped and the nurse says "Did you know you are having contractions?"  Nope, not a clue.  I still had my c-section but the difference was night and day.

Baby #2 was 100% easier.  I was at the hospital a shorter amount of time and I actually healed faster than I did going natural.   I did have 9 + pound babies though.

Sorry I don't have any info for you on a total natural birth.

Why not just buy the amount of fresh produce that you need for a couple of days then go back to the store?  Then things are always fresh and you don't have to buy the bags at all.

I like whipped cream so it didn't taste like that.  I can't really describe it.  It was just really gross and after I took a taste I just threw it out.

I am in Washington north of Seattle.  The station down the hill from my house is $4.39.  I swear it goes up daily.  I always go to Fred Meyer, Costco, or Arco.  They are usually 15 to 20 cents cheaper.  The last time I filled up I paid $4.09.

I got carded to buy a scratch lottery ticket when I was 21.  I have always been told I look young.  A few weeks ago I got carded to buy a drink and my friend didn't.  I am 33 now.   It sucked back then but it is kinda nice now.

Do you have a YMCA nearby?  My membership costs more than your old gym but I am also paying for a family one.  An individual would be less.   At my Y they don't charge for childcare.  They do have a two hour limit though.  That is where I keep my sanity.  I started out taking classes and got to know alot of people.  In the mornings it is mostly stay at home moms and elderly people.

The other thing that keeps me busy is my kids sports.  Yours are still a little young but the 6 yr old could start.  I get to meet other parents that way and have time to sit and chat while the kids practice or play games.

Congrats!! You guys are so cute!