Grandma of six

I have heard only terrible things about it, and I want some positive feed back. Any feedback is good, but if you live in one or have lived in one, please let me know all the good and bad, and would you do it again??

I need a good thought on giving a flavored pancake syrup as a Christmas gift. (like: with sprite, saying 'may your Christmas be merry and sprite'.. ) Please send any thoughts I can use, or somewhere I can look. Thanks a bunch!

What is the life span of a betta fish on the average...

My daughter brought home a Betta fish and it is in a clear vase. I want to put a plant on top with the roots hanging in the water... I have bought a Nephthytis exotic bold plant, and I am wondering if this plant will kill my fish. Any suggestions on what kind of plant if this one isn't the right one to use..

My son's wife is expecting their first baby. They ask me what I wanted the baby to call me since we will be living quite a ways away from each other, I would like some suggestions that are original but cute.. any suggestions??

I don't want to constantly entertain them but I want some ideas they can do on their own... They are 12, 10, 7 and 6. I don't let them go off on their own, and we do have a trampoline, but they get bored so very easily and want me to give them ideas... I have too much to do to constantly play with them all day.. BTW, I am an older mom, I turn 51 tomorrow, I raised 4 before these four, and I am just out of date with kids now...

I walked in the door for a Christmas party, and my brother in law looked at me starting at my face and went down to my shoes. It seemed odd to me. I just happen to see him do it. I was just wondering what he may be thinking. I had on a pair of courdory pants and a "grandma" sweat shirt.

I plan to go see lights, and drink hot cocoa for one thing, any more ideas that are free or cheap to do with the kiddies?

It has been snowing in many places where it hasn't snowed much in the past. Who is getting more than they want, who is getting not enough??

I bought a plant at walmart and it didn't have any information on what it is, but it looked cool and I wanted to buy it for a gift, I would like to know if you can identify it and let me know the name and how to care for it, I think it is some kind of palm tree. It is about 10-12 inches high, looks like a big root, pear shaped and has thin leaves coming off the top. I can email a picture if you need me to.

I took a fun tree test today in my cub scout pack meeting, and each question had a tree name for the answer. For example: Q. What tree will keep you warm? A. the fur tree. I cant remember one of the answers. The Q. is... What is a double tree?? The first right answer will get you 10 points, I will remember it when it is said. Thanks for you help, I am sure someone knows it.

I am nearly 50, and have sure symptoms of menopause. I had a light period the last week of April and I am starting again this week. I have been very regular for my entire life, so I am wondering what comes next. Aren't the periods suppose to stop, not be closer together? should I worry? I just wish it were over!!!

Please only reply if you are going threw it or have an intelligent knowledge/answer for this question.

Thanks!!

My son is getting married in a different state, and I want to have an open house for them a few weeks later, what are some simple, unique, and not so expensive ideas for me to do for an open house for them to meet the folks here where he grew up. nothing formal, very simple but nice. I want to empress...

A Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture representative stopped at a farm and talked with the old farmer. " I'm going to inspect your farm."

The old farmer said, "You better not go in that field."

The Saskatchewan Agriculture representative said in a wise tone, "I have the authority of the Saskatchewan Government with me. See this card? I am allowed to go wherever I wish on agricultural land."

So, the old farmer went about his farm chores. Later, the farmer heard loud screams and saw the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture representative running for the fence and close behind was the farmer's prize bull. The bull was madder than a full nest of hornets and the bull was gaining at every step.

The old farmer called out, "Show him your card!"

Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really pissed.

She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE !!"

The next morning he got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box

gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.

Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, brought the box back in the house.

She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.

Bob has been missing since Friday.

did he really say he wouldn't say the pledge or put his hand over his heart? I want references please.

The ones that have cream cheese inside, does anyone know the recipe to make them??

We love to cook out during the summer and usually buy marinade, but want to make our own. Please send your favorite recipe for steak,

My son wants a unique way to tell a girl he likes her, he wants something spontaneous and original. Nothing nasty please. They live 50 miles apart, so if he showed up at her work, it would have to be simple and fun. They text each other almost every day, and call on occasion. Please send as many cute clean and fun ideas as you have. They haven't held hands yet, so the relationship is pretty new. They are in their early 20's

In 'The Karate Kid' the little Japanese girl calls the bad guys a name. she says "baca booso, baca baca booso. The spelling is probably wrong but my three year old says this all the time and I want to know just what he has learned to say!!