http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/comments/ Latest comments by MissieK on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk MissieK Hi & welcome to the group :) Melissa Melissa]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/445298/Hiya/#533035 http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/445298/Hiya/#533035 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:05:23 -0700 MissieK The sad thing is that these people are spoiling it for others who do offer legitimate work from home opportunities.  That is one of the reasons I started my business - so that we can connect... http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/399304/what-I-really-hate-about-the-hook-line-want-to-work-from-home-and-earn-s/#429589 http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/399304/what-I-really-hate-about-the-hook-line-want-to-work-from-home-and-earn-s/#429589 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:45:40 -0700 MissieK Leith, I think you've hit the nail on the head - it was the same with me & my ex.  In hindsight, we were both in a bad place, and things got worse from there on! http://www.minti.com/groups/38656/Christians-and--Divorce/blog/360680/About-me/#362088 http://www.minti.com/groups/38656/Christians-and--Divorce/blog/360680/About-me/#362088 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:17:14 -0700 MissieK I don't know how it goes, but I love the one that talks about housework and ends saying basically that the housework can wait cos my baby needs to sleep. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360888/baby-poem/#361087 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360888/baby-poem/#361087 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:14:33 -0700 MissieK Sorry it's been so long to reply!  I only just noticed there were comments here Is Nature's Cuppa expensive?  I'll keep a look out for it next time I'm at the supermarket :) Is Nature's Cuppa expensive?  I'll keep a look out for it next time I'm at the supermarket :)]]> http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/210520/Tea-a-Mums-best-friend/#360816 http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/210520/Tea-a-Mums-best-friend/#360816 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:34:07 -0700 MissieK You've made some good tips.  Though I do find I work really well at 6.30 am where I delete my spam and check message boards & forums (most of it is marketing for me) - all while dressed in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2288/Working-From-Home-When-You-Have-Children/#360813 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2288/Working-From-Home-When-You-Have-Children/#360813 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:30:41 -0700 MissieK This is one of the reasons I'm a work at home Mum.  My son is in daycare a few days a week so I can concentrate on work and he has a great time.  My older son is at school.  It sounds... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/141/Do-I-Work-or-Stay-at-Home/#360808 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/141/Do-I-Work-or-Stay-at-Home/#360808 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:27:08 -0700 MissieK My kids would only eat Motherly Cubes (frozen baby food) or food made myself!  They wouldn't eat jars.  My second would only eat food he could feed himself    Another great thing... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/359917/baby-food/#360788 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/359917/baby-food/#360788 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:57:04 -0700 MissieK Good luck!  My kids aren't at puberty, so I have no advice, just lots of hugs. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360646/total-frustration/#360784 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360646/total-frustration/#360784 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:54:23 -0700 MissieK I get things like this through e-mail all the time - but have only had one through Minti from a man.  Enough people must take advantage of these scams in order to make it worth their... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360441/stupid-e-mails/#360782 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360441/stupid-e-mails/#360782 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:52:59 -0700 MissieK My kids are 23 months apart.  I'm the eldest of 4 kids - my sister & I are 2 years apart, my sister & brother are 2.5 years apart & my brothers are 3 years apart.  We are all... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360581/baby--2-when-is-a-good-time/#360781 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/360581/baby--2-when-is-a-good-time/#360781 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:50:38 -0700 MissieK Thanks Nell.  I'm only 29, and the thought of being on my own for the next 50 or 60 years is quite depressing! The marriage wasn't good, but not hugely bad, but was dead for years before I... The marriage wasn't good, but not hugely bad, but was dead for years before I...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/38656/Christians-and--Divorce/blog/360680/About-me/#360779 http://www.minti.com/groups/38656/Christians-and--Divorce/blog/360680/About-me/#360779 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:47:09 -0700 MissieK This is one of the reasons I'm glad we needed to change churches - it helps me feel more at ease, even though our old church was fantastic. I'm also coming out of a long battle with post natal... I'm also coming out of a long battle with post natal...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3282/Christianity-and-the-single-parent/#359888 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3282/Christianity-and-the-single-parent/#359888 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:43:59 -0700 MissieK My 5 year old has the same product.  Olive oil works, as does the Awesome ozioil from www.oziboi.com.au, and when it's really bad I use Nutririch oil from Nutrimetics. All of these I put on,... All of these I put on,...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/356185/any-ideas-anyone/#359340 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/356185/any-ideas-anyone/#359340 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:55:24 -0700 MissieK I use Family Day Care and for my first child I waited about 2 weeks before getting a place. Whenever we've needed to change, we've found places very quickly. It's around $4 an hour for Family Day... It's around $4 an hour for Family Day...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355660/day-care-options/#355742 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355660/day-care-options/#355742 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:08:27 -0700 MissieK Thanks for that advice.  These are great tips :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3251/Dating-someone-who-doesnt-have-kids/#355521 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3251/Dating-someone-who-doesnt-have-kids/#355521 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:57:18 -0700 MissieK Is there any way you, a mediator or your lawyer can talk to your ex about your daughter & how she is feeling?  Explain to him that it's not punishing you, but your kids? Is there a trusted... Is there a trusted...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355072/unsupportive-x/#355073 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355072/unsupportive-x/#355073 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:14:27 -0700 MissieK Thanks for that :)  I'll remembre that for next time. http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/341472/How-do-you-get-lipstick-out-of-carpet/#354960 http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/341472/How-do-you-get-lipstick-out-of-carpet/#354960 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:49:09 -0700 MissieK An there is an award you can enter...  just not sure if I;m allowed to post the link here. Great article. Great article.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5362/No-parent-of-the-year-award-here/#354958 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5362/No-parent-of-the-year-award-here/#354958 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:46:02 -0700 MissieK I have an amazing church who have been a great support to me and really show me and my kids the Grace of God. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3282/Christianity-and-the-single-parent/#354955 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3282/Christianity-and-the-single-parent/#354955 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:38:33 -0700 MissieK Great advice - I've been really struggling with this issue, so it was great to read :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5134/Help-for-the-Christian-Divorcee/#354952 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5134/Help-for-the-Christian-Divorcee/#354952 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:36:52 -0700 MissieK Huge hugs.  If you are worried, go and see your GP or Health Nurse - they have a test to see if you may have PND or if it is just the Baby Blues.  And they can  help you through it. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354282/could-it-be-late-baby-blues/#354790 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354282/could-it-be-late-baby-blues/#354790 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:22:39 -0700 MissieK We don't do the whole easter egg thing.  We have Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday after church, and go to church on Easter Sunday :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354386/what-do-you-do-for-easter/#354789 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354386/what-do-you-do-for-easter/#354789 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:20:25 -0700 MissieK I still occasionally have a bath with my 5 year old & 3 year old.  They love playing with me in the bath.  My 3 year old sometimes comes in the shower with me too. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354551/having-a-bath/#354788 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354551/having-a-bath/#354788 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:19:00 -0700 MissieK I was married at 20, had my first at 24 and second at 26 - some of the looks and comments I received were unbelievable!  I was not a teen Mum and was married...  It's definately unusual... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354596/not-a-teen-mum-but-feel-like-it/#354786 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354596/not-a-teen-mum-but-feel-like-it/#354786 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:15:21 -0700 MissieK Huge hugs.  My main advice would be to document EVERYTHING!  Especially things your daughter tells you Daddy has told her.  This can be invaluable in a court setting.  Second, do... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5268/Court-case/#349461 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5268/Court-case/#349461 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:55:00 -0700 MissieK One thing I hate is that you can't just buy a few photos - I have so many unwanted extra photo's of sittings of my kids.  I would love an option where you can just buy a few - one for Mum, one... http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/102164/SICK-OF-PIXI-AND-ALL-OTHER-PHOTO-SHOPS-RIPPING-YOU-OFF-Suggestions-for-photography-business/#349450 http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/102164/SICK-OF-PIXI-AND-ALL-OTHER-PHOTO-SHOPS-RIPPING-YOU-OFF-Suggestions-for-photography-business/#349450 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:37:35 -0700 MissieK Good tip - thankfully my 2 don't have dummies any more, and I often used glow in the dark dummies - however there were times when they weren't available for sale! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5231/Night-time-dummiespacifiers/#349441 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5231/Night-time-dummiespacifiers/#349441 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:23:19 -0700 MissieK Some good tips there - though my rule is "No hitting", rather than "don't hit girls".  I've also found that my boys just aren't interested in tea sets, lol, they prefer... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5035/The-mother-of-boys/#349439 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5035/The-mother-of-boys/#349439 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:18:15 -0700 MissieK I also received this & sent it to Clay.  I don't think it's money laundering, I think it's a scam, like the nigerian spam I often receive! Hopefully they remove him & ban him from this... Hopefully they remove him & ban him from this...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/349212/fraud/#349434 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/349212/fraud/#349434 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:04:53 -0700 MissieK LOL - my name is Melissa & I didn't even know there were other ways to spell it!  People still get it wrong sometimes. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4438/Naming-Baby/#349416 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4438/Naming-Baby/#349416 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:21:58 -0700 MissieK Sorry I missed your comments.  I wasn't sure if I was able to post the link! My site is www.businessmums.com :) Melissa My site is www.businessmums.com :)
Melissa]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/114500/New-here-/#349415 http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/114500/New-here-/#349415 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:17:45 -0700 MissieK Looking good :)  Well done. Melissa Melissa]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/114498/-inakid---My-online-store/#349413 http://www.minti.com/groups/325/Working-From-Home/blog/114498/-inakid---My-online-store/#349413 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:14:41 -0700 MissieK With my second, I ended up carrying more, cos I had nappies for 2! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4461/Nappy-Bag-Essentials-the-first-year/#238227 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4461/Nappy-Bag-Essentials-the-first-year/#238227 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:39:31 -0800 MissieK So did I - for all sorts of things, and we had so much fun with it :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4463/Kids-and-Letter-Box-Drops/#238238 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4463/Kids-and-Letter-Box-Drops/#238238 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:18:37 -0800 MissieK I had/have PND and it's amazing the stigma out there about that!  I can't believe the number of mother's who won't go & get help because they are scared their kids will be taken away from... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4150/Mental-illnessLets-help-put-a-stop-to-the-Stigma/#235708 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4150/Mental-illnessLets-help-put-a-stop-to-the-Stigma/#235708 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:58:07 -0800 MissieK I do this, but modified slightly - I shop every fortnight as that is when I get paid.  It's easier for me to budget this way :)  I don't tend to pre prepare foods in one go, but rather if... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4423/Meal-Time-Blues-Getting-Organised/#237949 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4423/Meal-Time-Blues-Getting-Organised/#237949 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:56:07 -0800 MissieK I found this yesterday... and this morning!  Oops, I'd better go & get the kids dressed... I can see this being a problem   lol http://www.minti.com/members/madmel/blog/201544/NO-MORE-MINTI/#201545 http://www.minti.com/members/madmel/blog/201544/NO-MORE-MINTI/#201545 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:31:31 -0800 MissieK With both my boys, I found this worked well - and I still do it!  They are now 3 & 5 & if I want them to do something, I tell them, don't ask. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4343/Dont-ask-tell/#237207 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4343/Dont-ask-tell/#237207 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:29:53 -0800