I first heard about it on another forum.  Especially disturbing to me was the info about cooking some dried beans, which I just loved to do.  Here is some info from wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crock_pot  It is also my understanding that not one major manufacturer will have an independent analysis to prove they are actually ...

Well, I loved my crock-pot but since I have found that most leach lead into the food, I have given it up.  I am saving up for a pressure cooker.

I just need to say thank you to everyone who added important info to this thread.  I was perusing old threads, found this one, and decided I am sick of my woulda, coulda, shoulda approach to preparedness and began to take it seriously.  Well, not 3 days after I read this and started gathering some basic supplies, our power went out for ...

I found this interesting.  Thanks for the link.

Hi. Cold sores are from the Herpes/ chicken pox virus.  Please know that if you have cold sores or even feel them starting to come on, you are contagious!  Also, when you have a sore do not kiss others, always wash your hands after touching the sores.  You can spread the sores to your eyes and genitals if you are not careful.  ...

The $30 dollar gym membership on my credit card wasn't a gym membership at all.  I am so embarrassed because I have been charged for 6 months for what I just assumed was my gym membership.  Nope.  It was a fraudulent charge to a porn site.  Nice.  Because I was not diligent I will be stuck with all but 3 months of ...

My sweet girl came to us through adoption.  She is about 5 weeks now.  We did domestic adoption.  Initially we thought we would try to do foster care, but the system here in Michigan is really poor and troubled right now, and we weren't ready to face that.  (Maybe next time though!)

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone!

I need to stop lurking and finally introduce myself!  From SE Michigan.  I have a DH, a dog, a cat, and the most beautiful 1 month baby girl.  I look forward to getting to know all of you.