http://www.minti.com/members/jillofalltrades/comments/ Latest comments by Jillofalltrades on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk Jillofalltrades Fi Wish I had known that you were going through such a scary time, but am so glad that your results are negative.  I hope you get the Lap soon and everything else is ok, I'm thinking of you... Wish I had known that you were going through such a scary time, but am so glad that your results are negative. 
I hope you get the Lap soon and everything else is ok, I'm thinking of you...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/494635/Test-Results/#496185 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/494635/Test-Results/#496185 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:48:11 -0700 Jillofalltrades Hi Fi Fi Oh dear I go away for a few months and my little Fi pops right outta her shell!!!!   LOL!!!  Have I been missing some serious blogging???????  Love Tam xxxxxx Oh dear I go away for a few months and my little Fi pops right outta her shell!!!!   LOL!!!  Have I been missing some serious blogging??????? 
Love Tam xxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/493040/CHOICES/#496171 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/493040/CHOICES/#496171 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:36:15 -0700 Jillofalltrades Great info.  Also beware the doctor that can't tell his fallopian tube from his ligaments!!!!!!!   My girlfriend had C section with number 3 and opted to have her tubes cut and... Also beware the doctor that can't tell his fallopian tube from his ligaments!!!!!!!   My girlfriend had C section with number 3 and opted to have her tubes cut and...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6797/tubal-ligation/#463043 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6797/tubal-ligation/#463043 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:41:44 -0700 Jillofalltrades They are an excellent idea I only have the wooden ones at home, only because my little ones think that the cardboard tastes great!!!!!!!! and I ended up loosing all the pieces.   Kmart and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5747/ROADTEST-The-Good-Old-Wooden-Puzzles/#425931 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5747/ROADTEST-The-Good-Old-Wooden-Puzzles/#425931 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:31:22 -0700 Jillofalltrades Great article Wish I had this information when I was younger.   At the ripe ole age of 20 I was told I had Stage 3 cervical cancer.  They performed both a cone biopsy and then Laser... Wish I had this information when I was younger.   At the ripe ole age of 20 I was told I had Stage 3 cervical cancer.  They performed both a cone biopsy and then Laser...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5379/Types-of-treatment-for-cervix-cancer--Part-2/#424762 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5379/Types-of-treatment-for-cervix-cancer--Part-2/#424762 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:14:05 -0700 Jillofalltrades Now that's just scarry!!!!   Only because my sons name is Joshua!!!!!   On the other hand what a very funny little anedote nearly wet (since I can't use the work that I would like... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/424365/dads-letter/#424754 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/424365/dads-letter/#424754 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:46:36 -0700 Jillofalltrades Oh thats sooooo cute.  xxxxxxx http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6463/Breastfeeding-through-pregnancy/#424752 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6463/Breastfeeding-through-pregnancy/#424752 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:38:58 -0700 Jillofalltrades Excellent article.  Thank you ..... I have three kids and always wondered if you could breast feed while expecting ..... now I know.  Mind you I think it might be a little bit too late for... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6463/Breastfeeding-through-pregnancy/#424751 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6463/Breastfeeding-through-pregnancy/#424751 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:37:58 -0700 Jillofalltrades Well put Lexi honey.  I agree I come here because there are things that I can't discuss with people I see on a regular basis.  My friends on Minti are my confidants and I love them all for... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5405/What-I-feel-minti-is-about/#424746 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5405/What-I-feel-minti-is-about/#424746 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:32:01 -0700 Jillofalltrades I won't go into my birth stories I think they would scare the stuffing out of most new parents to be.   LOL     I have to say absolutely fantastic article and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5860/Giving-Birth/#424742 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5860/Giving-Birth/#424742 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:26:29 -0700 Jillofalltrades Fantastic suggestions thanks honey xxx http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5850/Getting-fussy-toddlers-to-eat/#424739 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5850/Getting-fussy-toddlers-to-eat/#424739 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:21:55 -0700 Jillofalltrades Oh honey I,m so sorry to hear about your friend ..... i'm sitting here balling my eyes out and I have never met this wonderful woman but I can tell you what I would do if it were me!!!...  I... http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/422753/What-would-you-do/#424733 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/422753/What-would-you-do/#424733 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:59:34 -0700 Jillofalltrades I think in this instance the universities should also look at helping out.  Most have Childcare as a subject so they should look at having working daycares on campus to cope with all the... http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/417635/Isnt-child-care-for-everyone/#418457 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/417635/Isnt-child-care-for-everyone/#418457 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:01:09 -0700 Jillofalltrades Phooey!!!!!  We stay at home mums are just as entitled to a break from our children as anyone else.  that's what I see going to work as!!!!!  These people who go to work choose to do... http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/417635/Isnt-child-care-for-everyone/#418450 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/417635/Isnt-child-care-for-everyone/#418450 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:57:53 -0700 Jillofalltrades Welcome to the Minti family ....... as for your pending bundle of joy you could always write bubby up in your profile as a "Work in progress"    enjoy all the advice the site... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/409737/is-minti-set-up-for-unborn-children/#409961 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/409737/is-minti-set-up-for-unborn-children/#409961 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:51:12 -0700 Jillofalltrades Ahhh it always takes children to help us see that we can sometimes be guilty of the same thing.   Thanks Nell  I had a little chuckle and I'm so glad your a nice dinner lady ....... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6228/They-Did-it-First/#409958 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6228/They-Did-it-First/#409958 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:45:43 -0700 Jillofalltrades Oh so not looking forward to the day when this happens in my house ..... I mean really then I'd have to acutally speak to my husband LOL!!!!!!!!   Just kidding hehehehe. No matter how... No matter how...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5018/Empty-nest-syndrome/#339056 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5018/Empty-nest-syndrome/#339056 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:21:19 -0800 Jillofalltrades LOL ahhh the toilet testers!!!!  My 3 y old is also toilet training at the moment and refuses to do the poo on the toilet, she will wait until night time when we have asked her repeatedly if... My 3 y old is also toilet training at the moment and refuses to do the poo on the toilet, she will wait until night time when we have asked her repeatedly if...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5034/Toilet-Training-and-3-year-olds/#339052 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5034/Toilet-Training-and-3-year-olds/#339052 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:09:43 -0800 Jillofalltrades So very true and it's so important to them when they get older.  My poor husband has absolutely nothing from his childhood because of parental breakup and moving etc and it's really sad because... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5029/Capturing-Family-Life-in-Photographs-Idea-2/#339047 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5029/Capturing-Family-Life-in-Photographs-Idea-2/#339047 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:01:01 -0800 Jillofalltrades Fantastic idea - My kids lost their little doggy last year and we have done something similar.  Master 1 doesn't remember her but the two eldest girls do.  Miss 3 still asks about... My kids lost their little doggy last year and we have done something similar.  Master 1 doesn't remember her but the two eldest girls do.  Miss 3 still asks about...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5009/coping-with-a-death-in-the-family-make-a-memory-book/#339031 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5009/coping-with-a-death-in-the-family-make-a-memory-book/#339031 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:36:02 -0800 Jillofalltrades Always - there are too many beautiful people on this site to worry about the minority. xxxxxxxxx  xxxxxxxxx ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4991/Troubled-Waters/#339021 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4991/Troubled-Waters/#339021 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:22:28 -0800 Jillofalltrades Ahhhhh the bain of our existences!!!!!!    I am so not looking forward to having to deal with them for this when my girl turns 16 so thanks for the heads up Angie again as always a...  I am so not looking forward to having to deal with them for this when my girl turns 16 so thanks for the heads up Angie again as always a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5020/My-Child-is-15-turning-16What-to-do-with-Centrelink/#338670 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5020/My-Child-is-15-turning-16What-to-do-with-Centrelink/#338670 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:39:57 -0800 Jillofalltrades   I'm with you Nell - all for one and one for all!!!! Share the love, Live the life and be ever mindful of the friends and associates you meet along the way for all have something of value to... Share the love, Live the life and be ever mindful of the friends and associates you meet along the way for all have something of value to...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4991/Troubled-Waters/#338669 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4991/Troubled-Waters/#338669 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:35:34 -0800 Jillofalltrades Well done Angie, you sure know your stuff and looks like you've gone to a lot of research and trouble so again well done.  I too know what effect this drug and a few others can have on people... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4990/Illegal-drugs-and-TeensSpeed/#338667 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4990/Illegal-drugs-and-TeensSpeed/#338667 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:26:50 -0800 Jillofalltrades Very interesting I have never heard of this before. I have been told by a phsycic that I have an indigo aura .... and I know I'm stubborn with a short fuse but the rest ?????? xxxxxx I have been told by a phsycic that I have an indigo aura .... and I know I'm stubborn with a short fuse but the rest ??????
xxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3467/Who-are-the-Indigo-Children/#334381 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3467/Who-are-the-Indigo-Children/#334381 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:22:28 -0800 Jillofalltrades I'm like you Lexi - sent out invites and never got any reply.   Anon you just need to get the right ones - you can pick me if you like too xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/327738/friends/#327962 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/327738/friends/#327962 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:33:53 -0800 Jillofalltrades That would have scared the c*** out of me, especially if she wasn't making a sound.  Thank goodness it all turned out for the best.   Just goes to prove that even when we are with... Just goes to prove that even when we are with...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4912/Electric-window-WARNING/#325087 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4912/Electric-window-WARNING/#325087 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:02:15 -0800 Jillofalltrades I completely agree Jess because of  some of the unethical aproaches of some people one of my friends is very hurt.   There is no need for anyone to be offensive or hurtful we are... http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/324822/How-Minti-changed-a-lot-from-what-I-remember-before/#324981 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/324822/How-Minti-changed-a-lot-from-what-I-remember-before/#324981 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:44:16 -0800 Jillofalltrades You know that kind of activity is really starting to bug me.  I have said it before and I will say it again we are here to obtain advice, give advice and we are all well within our rights to... I have said it before and I will say it again we are here to obtain advice, give advice and we are all well within our rights to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324561/not-a-parenting-question/#324719 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324561/not-a-parenting-question/#324719 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:54:15 -0800 Jillofalltrades It's just dawned on me that it appears to be only associated with voting on the comments, I was just having a look through the activity list and noticed - perhaps it isnt a glitch at all. xxxxxx xxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324692/anonymous/#324707 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324692/anonymous/#324707 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:39:51 -0800 Jillofalltrades Of course I didn't even think of that!!!   -  See how much faith I have in Minti that I didn't think that would be a possible cause LOL   Kisses for Minti admin xxxx   Kisses for Minti admin xxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324692/anonymous/#324705 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324692/anonymous/#324705 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:32:46 -0800 Jillofalltrades What a great deal of courage and strength it took for you to write this Simone - well done you have taken the first step on the road to self healing and with the help of everyone here you will make... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4851/Alcohol-Abuse/#324686 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4851/Alcohol-Abuse/#324686 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:12:27 -0800 Jillofalltrades   Big thumbs up to the team at Minti who do an absolutely fantastic job on the site and behind the scenes.    I love the new site changes and today is the first time I've... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323607/argh/#323838 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323607/argh/#323838 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:52:28 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hi Libby (just checking did you mean FEB?).   Checking pregnancy can be very different for everyone.  Some women know the minute they fall pregnant others can do pregnancy test...
Checking pregnancy can be very different for everyone.  Some women know the minute they fall pregnant others can do pregnancy test...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323810/when-do-i-check-pegnancy-tests/#323836 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323810/when-do-i-check-pegnancy-tests/#323836 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:40:22 -0800 Jillofalltrades What a little treasure you have there Fi, don't they always seem to know when to say the right thing no matter how little they are?   Your right though you'll never really be lonely with... http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/207829/ive-seen/#323455 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/207829/ive-seen/#323455 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:00:55 -0800 Jillofalltrades Forgot to mention I think it's the potassium in them that helps!!!   http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4139/How-to-Cope-With-Morning-Sickness/#323445 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4139/How-to-Cope-With-Morning-Sickness/#323445 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:54:48 -0800 Jillofalltrades Nothing worse than that constant yucky sicky feeling when your pregnant but I found as well as the crackers that believe it or not Bananas were a good cure for it too - I think I kept Carnarvon... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4139/How-to-Cope-With-Morning-Sickness/#323441 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4139/How-to-Cope-With-Morning-Sickness/#323441 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:53:45 -0800 Jillofalltrades Check out www.laundryball.com.au you will be absolutely amazed I use them and they work a treat.  My friend Dana is the brains behind the product if you go to this website you will get all the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4839/Miracle-Wash-Perfect-for-sensitive-skin/#323407 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4839/Miracle-Wash-Perfect-for-sensitive-skin/#323407 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:31:05 -0800 Jillofalltrades Oh that poor lady with the baby she must have been absolutely devestated.   I can never understand why some people need to be so cruel as to voice such derogatory opinions like that in... I can never understand why some people need to be so cruel as to voice such derogatory opinions like that in...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4743/Man-That-Is-One-Ugly-baby/#323358 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4743/Man-That-Is-One-Ugly-baby/#323358 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:55:11 -0800 Jillofalltrades What a fantastic idea very clever of you.   I haven't done that but my eldest understands that she only gets her pocket money if she does her household chores, it goes straight into her... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4674/Teaching-kids-about-money/#323341 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4674/Teaching-kids-about-money/#323341 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:43:34 -0800 Jillofalltrades Thanks for that it just goes to prove that explaining things correctly to our little ones can work.     I'm still trying this at home but Little Miss 3 in my house is very head... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4815/IDSR-Helping-children-make-easy-transitions/#323329 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4815/IDSR-Helping-children-make-easy-transitions/#323329 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:36:36 -0800 Jillofalltrades Sorry orange / gold for my wealth and white for the protection. Maybe?????   Maybe?????
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111702/#111725 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111702/#111725 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:37:49 -0800 Jillofalltrades I would like Wealth and travel protection (thanks for your help selly).  I'm thinking my days would be Wednesday - travel protection cast my spell on a waxing moon and Thursday for wealth... Wednesday - travel protection cast my spell on a waxing moon and
Thursday for wealth...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111702/#111723 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111702/#111723 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:29:19 -0800 Jillofalltrades Yeah Selly now knows i'm an old f**t LOL!!!!!  http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112183/#112184 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112183/#112184 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:45:32 -0800 Jillofalltrades Funny I should read this now.  I went to my old high school the other day to drop off my girls enrollment forms and there I was sitting in the office (which looks nothing like when I went to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4450/HeadmasteritisHow-I-help-myself-to-not-feel-so-nervous/#238143 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4450/HeadmasteritisHow-I-help-myself-to-not-feel-so-nervous/#238143 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:41:43 -0800 Jillofalltrades Mony darling you are not alone for I also have the tribe from H**L!!!!!!!  I cringe everytime I think of heading to the shops or any where for that fact as it seems to be an instant ingredient... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4509/Public-tantrums-Seeing-it-from-the-other-side/#238608 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4509/Public-tantrums-Seeing-it-from-the-other-side/#238608 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:35:34 -0800 Jillofalltrades Well i'm glad to see my son isn't the only one who likes the toilet water.   I have much to my dismay found all sorts of things in our toilets at home from 4 rolls of new toilet paper (all... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4684/Babyproof-Your-Toilet/#239996 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4684/Babyproof-Your-Toilet/#239996 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:06:23 -0800 Jillofalltrades Family History I think is really important .  I have been tracing my family tree and I remember the stories my grand mother used to tell me, but there are so many things about history that are... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4669/Please-Tell-Me-Our-Story/#239902 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4669/Please-Tell-Me-Our-Story/#239902 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:40:55 -0800 Jillofalltrades Great Article.  My 10 year old had 2 sets of grommets and was due to go and have a 3rd set when I decided to get a second opinion.  Her poor little ear drums are now very badly scarred... My 10 year old had 2 sets of grommets and was due to go and have a 3rd set when I decided to get a second opinion.  Her poor little ear drums are now very badly scarred...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4681/Grommets/#239978 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4681/Grommets/#239978 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:22:35 -0800 Jillofalltrades Friday named after the Norse Goddess Freyer (though some say it was actually named after her sister Frigga).  Freyer was the goddess of love and beauty. Green Candles represent the Element -... Green Candles represent the Element -...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112163/#112169 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112163/#112169 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:18:10 -0800 Jillofalltrades Yeah I guess so ...... ohhhh but 3 lots of nappies AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!  LOL    ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jillofalltrades/blog/203976/I-think-Im-going-insane/#203978 http://www.minti.com/members/jillofalltrades/blog/203976/I-think-Im-going-insane/#203978 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:49:08 -0800 Jillofalltrades Welcome back to the land of the living ..... looking for you on myspace right now LOL   xxxxxxxxxxxx   xxxxxxxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111915/#111927 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111915/#111927 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:17:29 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hey Lexi Girl Tracing family can be a daunting task and not easy to do.  I've been tracing my family for the last 6 months and have managed to find them all the way back to the 1500's.  It... Tracing family can be a daunting task and not easy to do.  I've been tracing my family for the last 6 months and have managed to find them all the way back to the 1500's.  It...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112178/#112180 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112178/#112180 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:14:37 -0800 Jillofalltrades Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight wish I may wish I might, wish these bars away tonight!!!! hehehehehehehehe xxxxxxxxx
hehehehehehehehe xxxxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/1/Add-a-caption/blog/100071/#100072 http://www.minti.com/groups/1/Add-a-caption/blog/100071/#100072 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:13:31 -0800 Jillofalltrades I love this little email.  It is always a little reminder of the power of love and humanity.   Of acceptance for those who need a little help to make life a joy. Thanks xxxxxx
Thanks xxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/peachynowamum/blog/188831/Two-choices/#188835 http://www.minti.com/members/peachynowamum/blog/188831/Two-choices/#188835 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:08:52 -0800 Jillofalltrades Oh hang on ...... was that an excuse??????  LOL xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238071 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238071 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:53:58 -0800 Jillofalltrades Excellent sound advice.  Thanks for a well written article.  I learnt all these things the hard way the first time around.  Made for a better second and third times around.  ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4481/7-secrets-for-surviving-your-babys-first-year/#238361 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4481/7-secrets-for-surviving-your-babys-first-year/#238361 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:47:49 -0800 Jillofalltrades Yes every birth is different,  but I bet every mothers first impressions are all the same, absolute joy and love at what they have achieved. Thanks for sharing your story. Cheers Tam xxxxx
Thanks for sharing your story.

Cheers Tam xxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4522/The-First-Time-I-saw-Your-Face/#238714 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4522/The-First-Time-I-saw-Your-Face/#238714 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:40:34 -0800 Jillofalltrades Thanks xxxxxxxx http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3827/Things-to-do-in-Tasmania/#233262 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3827/Things-to-do-in-Tasmania/#233262 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:33:46 -0800 Jillofalltrades Well done absolutely 100% spot on Kayla.    The other thing to note as well is that we need protein for brain development.  Therefore it is so very important that our children get... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4521/Importance-of-protein-in-a-diet/#238710 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4521/Importance-of-protein-in-a-diet/#238710 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:26:09 -0800 Jillofalltrades This is very sound advice, and taking note of whats happening to you is very important.  If I hadn't,  I would have lost my eldest at 19weeks, but because I thought something wasn't right I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4511/Pregnant-women-dont-ignore-anything/#238641 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4511/Pregnant-women-dont-ignore-anything/#238641 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:10:21 -0800 Jillofalltrades Cool idea.  Thanks for the suggestions. Loves and hugs xxxxxxx Loves and hugs xxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4510/Travel-Tip/#238621 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4510/Travel-Tip/#238621 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:06:10 -0800 Jillofalltrades Excellent Raine. I think I am the worst offender for this exact problem.   I never make excuses, I grew up having to fight to be heard so I learn't to butt in and now I can't learn to butt... I think I am the worst offender for this exact problem.   I never make excuses, I grew up having to fight to be heard so I learn't to butt in and now I can't learn to butt...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238070 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238070 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:01:40 -0800 Jillofalltrades This is a great article and very well written.  I ran a naturals body building comp for many years and sometimes that was like dealing with children, but generally great fun. ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4493/Parents-Exercise-With-Your-Baby-and-Get-FitSuggestions-to-Get-Started/#238487 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4493/Parents-Exercise-With-Your-Baby-and-Get-FitSuggestions-to-Get-Started/#238487 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:56:08 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hey Luna,  I've had a few problems too.  I've run virus scans on my computer and tried with firefox but I've had comments go missing, not been able to add photos and I had a lot of trouble... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319559/has-minti-got-a-glitch-or-am-i-crazy-please-help/#319571 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319559/has-minti-got-a-glitch-or-am-i-crazy-please-help/#319571 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:01:46 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hi there Qantas won't charge you for a seat unless you want baby to have one.   You will be charged taxes though but thats pretty minimal.   I think someone suggested before... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/314601/overseas-travel/#314609 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/314601/overseas-travel/#314609 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:38:37 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hey Selly I agree with you, my ex-hubby was a mentally challenged, lying, sadistic scum of the earth A***.  He said he never wanted my eldest so I cut him off, I even told the court I wasn't... I agree with you, my ex-hubby was a mentally challenged, lying, sadistic scum of the earth A***.  He said he never wanted my eldest so I cut him off, I even told the court I wasn't...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/selly/blog/195016/Fathers/#195020 http://www.minti.com/members/selly/blog/195016/Fathers/#195020 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:01:15 -0800 Jillofalltrades LOL!!!! Ain't this the truth!!!!!   I have 4 children at home (this includes hubby) He says he's dying when he's sick, but will deny it if you ever compare his being sick to mine. ... http://www.minti.com/groups/165/Ask-Mony/blog/108923/#108929 http://www.minti.com/groups/165/Ask-Mony/blog/108923/#108929 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:03:37 -0800 Jillofalltrades Impulse Body Spray!!!!! LOL xx http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2293/For-All-Women-A-Must-Read/#224460 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2293/For-All-Women-A-Must-Read/#224460 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:57:55 -0800 Jillofalltrades Wow you've got barely anytime for yourself by the sounds of things.   LOL.     You said you are tired by the afternoon.  Do you have enough carbs for breakfast... You said you are tired by the afternoon.  Do you have enough carbs for breakfast...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/511/Fitness-As--A-Parent/blog/117002/#117003 http://www.minti.com/groups/511/Fitness-As--A-Parent/blog/117002/#117003 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:08:04 -0800 Jillofalltrades Awww Merle your such a lovely passionate person how could anyone be offended.  I agree, we are here to help each other to learn and grow from each individuals knowledge and thoughts. ...
I agree, we are here to help each other to learn and grow from each individuals knowledge and thoughts. ...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4376/Opinions-and-Feelings/#237510 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4376/Opinions-and-Feelings/#237510 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:44:14 -0800 Jillofalltrades I've also had comments that have gone missing.  What say ye our beloved Minti Admin?? xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315742/advice-gone-missing/#315749 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315742/advice-gone-missing/#315749 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:25:15 -0800 Jillofalltrades Ok I've opened my myspace account.    www.myspace.com/ariellastar I think thats right.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111618/#111626 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111618/#111626 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:03:54 -0800 Jillofalltrades I'll join you Selly, i'm thouroughly enjoying learning the Wiccan way and would love to know more.    Ohhhh I wanted to add a picture but it's telling me I'm not logged in??????? ... http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111618/#111625 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111618/#111625 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:58:19 -0800 Jillofalltrades I'm gob smacked!!!!!  I don't know what to say.  Thank god Vicky made it out of there, and thank god for true friends, the ones who know something isn't right without being... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4288/Domestic-Violence-Why-you-must-get-out-while-you-still-can/#236886 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4288/Domestic-Violence-Why-you-must-get-out-while-you-still-can/#236886 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:45:09 -0800 Jillofalltrades I use Miracle Wash Balls.  They are enviromentally friendly with no Phosphate or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in them.   I find that they don't have the same smell you get from normal... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311848/laundry-detergent/#311872 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/311848/laundry-detergent/#311872 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:23:42 -0800 Jillofalltrades I would have to say the one Goddess that I relate to is Cerridwen.      She is one of the Old Ones Pre-christian goddess of the Celtic World.     ... http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112204/#112207 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112204/#112207 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:40 -0800 Jillofalltrades I am it's great.  Thanks Selly xxxxxx http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111889/#111896 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111889/#111896 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:21:10 -0800 Jillofalltrades Maybe,   never mind I learn't some things anyway so it was cool.    xxxxxxxxxxxxx   xxxxxxxxxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112052/#112055 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112052/#112055 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:12:29 -0800 Jillofalltrades Ohh I just learnt so much then!!!!Ok a Besom is The Witches Broom.    It represents both the Goddess and God.  The staff (handle) is considered to be the masculine and the brush... http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111889/#111893 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111889/#111893 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:07:58 -0800 Jillofalltrades What is it with that.!!! My neice had the same problem and when she finally stopped wanting to be their friend the tables turned.    As well as the fact that her mother went to the... My neice had the same problem and when she finally stopped wanting to be their friend the tables turned.    As well as the fact that her mother went to the...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/316144/school-kids/#316148 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/316144/school-kids/#316148 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:52:39 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hi Bella,  I only got them with my first child 10 years ago and again but not so bad with the second 3 years ago (OMG I feel old!!!!!)  anyway again it was only during the first... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/314752/headaches/#314761 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/314752/headaches/#314761 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:42:24 -0800 Jillofalltrades Never fear this is as the other mums have said.  Perfectly normal.   My son is 17months and hasn't let go of it since he discovered it.  He loves to go out the back and litereally... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304213/help/#304220 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304213/help/#304220 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:28:12 -0800 Jillofalltrades I know most of them were wrong but where'd it go????? Luna your tooooooooo clever!!!!!!!!!   Luna your tooooooooo clever!!!!!!!!!  ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112052/#112053 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112052/#112053 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:11:16 -0800 Jillofalltrades  i so wouldn't have known this!!!!  LOL http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111889/#111890 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111889/#111890 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:59:59 -0800 Jillofalltrades I'm a Libran !!!!!! http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111726/#111741 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111726/#111741 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:18:32 -0800 Jillofalltrades Power of love. I would have said to cleanse crystals Sea salt disolved in water and crystals left on windowsill (the crystals in water) in the moonlight. I'm a bit slow getting to these... I would have said to cleanse crystals
Sea salt disolved in water and crystals left on windowsill (the crystals in water) in the moonlight.
I'm a bit slow getting to these...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111726/#111730 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111726/#111730 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:17:04 -0800 Jillofalltrades I had no idea,  I wasn't kidding when I said I wasn't a wiccan I would have said Energy is powerful Everthing is possible Possibilities are endless The path is ? ? ? (no idea!!!!!) Put me... I would have said
Energy is powerful
Everthing is possible
Possibilities are endless
The path is ? ? ? (no idea!!!!!)
Put me...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111584/#111587 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111584/#111587 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:11:30 -0800 Jillofalltrades Hi I wrote an article not long ago about some things to be aware of when looking for your family car.   Be very wary of 2nd hand cars make sure you guys have them thoroughly checked out... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315204/safe--reliable-cars/#315206 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315204/safe--reliable-cars/#315206 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:04:25 -0800 Jillofalltrades Thanks this is timely advice as I'm planning a trip to the US with Master 1 so thanks for the tips greatly appreciated. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4086/Simple-Tips-for-Air-Travel-with-Small-Children/#235178 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4086/Simple-Tips-for-Air-Travel-with-Small-Children/#235178 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:08:24 -0800 Jillofalltrades Thank you, I  didn't realise that just a cracked nipple could cause such a thing, I was always getting them and bubs would draw blood.  Good on you for your persistence it must have really... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3883/Breast-Abscess/#233757 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3883/Breast-Abscess/#233757 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:04:45 -0800 Jillofalltrades Great article I totally agree with you.   My husband drives me nuts when he lets Little miss 3 sit in the front seat  in just the normal seat belt ........ but then I get the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4166/Car-seatscapsules-for-children/#235856 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4166/Car-seatscapsules-for-children/#235856 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:58:14 -0800 Jillofalltrades I've used all three methods mentioned here on both my girls and they all work very well.    Just a note though, with the patting on the back method just remember to make sure your hand... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4261/Croup/#236659 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4261/Croup/#236659 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:53:45 -0800 Jillofalltrades My three year old is wanting earings because her big sister has them.  I'm not sure if I'm ready to get hers done yet as I think she may do the ole pull on the earings thing and I really don't... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1108/Ear-Pericing/#217736 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1108/Ear-Pericing/#217736 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:49:13 -0800 Jillofalltrades For the courage to share.    You and your husband are truely special and It sounds like you have a beautiful little boy.   It is hard to not think of the negatives sometimes,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4206/never-blame-yourself/#236191 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4206/never-blame-yourself/#236191 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:39:53 -0800 Jillofalltrades This is a wonderful idea.  I thought of keeping a journal but that really is more about the things that they say and do rather than what we are feeling or thinking.   You've done a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3838/How-to-write-a-letter-of-love-to-your-child-for-the-years-to-come/#233335 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3838/How-to-write-a-letter-of-love-to-your-child-for-the-years-to-come/#233335 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:26:52 -0800 Jillofalltrades These are fantastic and they work a treat.  My daughter cannot access anything without my permission first so I can control what she does and doesn't use and you can find free ones.  Check... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/707/children-and-internet-safety/#215363 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/707/children-and-internet-safety/#215363 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:20:03 -0800 Jillofalltrades Good on you, I would have done exactly the same thing.    I have house rules and my daughters friends know them the minute they walk in the door.   If they break them then I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4270/Your-Teenager-can-VisitBut-My-Rules-are-adhered-to/#236738 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4270/Your-Teenager-can-VisitBut-My-Rules-are-adhered-to/#236738 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:15:02 -0800 Jillofalltrades Oh my god Luna, that's one hellova workout and I thought getting up at 5.15am and going to the gym was good.  Your a ledgend ....... all hail the SUPERMOM!!!!!!!!!!... http://www.minti.com/groups/511/Fitness-As--A-Parent/blog/116966/#116969 http://www.minti.com/groups/511/Fitness-As--A-Parent/blog/116966/#116969 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:04:02 -0800 Jillofalltrades Cool Selly, I'll be in that ....... I'd love to learn the basics        ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112192/#112195 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112192/#112195 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:56:27 -0800