Need advice re: visiting disney world!!

We are FINALLY going to break down and take the kids (ages 6, 9, and 12).  But I've heard so much conflicting info.  Stay in the resorts/stay in Kissimmee, go in Sept./go in Dec, Go to Disney/go to Universal - I'm soooo confused.  Yes, we will be on a budget, but I DO want to have a good experience as this may be the only time we can do this, at least while the kids are young enough to see it through a kid's eyes.  PLEASE, some of you who have been before - tell me where you stayed, which parks you went to, etc.  THANK YOU, thank you, thank you...Sherrie

• Need advice re: visiting disney world!! - Sherrie
  • Here are my recommendations....sm - Georgia Gal
    • International Drive is a good place to hang your hat - Suri
  • Florida vacation - Anne
  • Make sure to nap every day so you can still use the evening hours. And don't go in Oct. when the - So. American soccer teams go. Havoc! nm
  • There's so much (sm) - KKB
  • I went and took a lot of folks - Sherri
    • the poster is seeking advice on lodging, on a budget - N/M
      • Oh, pardon me! I thought she also asked - Lannie
  • We have been there many times.. - sm
    • Thank you all SO MUCH for your excellent info!!! sm - Sherrie
      • You said budget? Do not think inside WDW - Suri
      • I would stay off if you're not going to Disney (sm) - KKB

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Swiss restaurant to serve meals cooked with human breast milk

A Swiss gastronomist has stirred a controversy in the tranquil Alpine republic after announcing that he will serve meals cooked with human breast milk.

Women will receive just over £3 (US$5.4) for 14 ounces of their milk Photo: GETTY The owner of the Storchen restaurant in the exclusive Winterthur resort will improve his menu with local specialities such as meat stew and various soups and sauces containing at least 75 per cent of mother's milk.

"We have all been raised on it. Why should we not include it into our diet?" Hans Locher, who has become Switzerland most controversial restaurant owner, said.

Mr Locher attracted the attention of the leading media of the German-speaking world this week after he posted ads looking for women donors, who will receive just over three pounds for 14 ounces of their milk.

He said: "I first experimented with breast milk when my daughter was born.

"One can cook really delicious things with it. However, it always needs to be mixed with a bit of whipped cream, in order to keep the consistency."

The food control authority in Switzerland was initially confused by the apparent loophole in local legislation regulating the use of human milk and it was not clear whether Mr Locher could actually be banned from serving his specialities.

"Humans as producers of milk are simply not envisaged in the legislation.

"They are not on the list of approved species such as cows and sheep, but they are also not on the list of the banned species such as apes and primates," Rolf Etter of the Zurich food control laboratory said.

The main thing I'd say is to remain calm and explain to the investigator like you did here.  Their job is to sort out the truth from the fiction.  I was investigated once because my MTSO made false accusations about me to the police. 

I had to answer questions I didn't enjoy but when the interview was over the investigator was done she told me she believed me and I had nothing to worry about, but if the accuser made another call they'd file harassment charges against me. 

The truth is the truth and they'll sort it out.  Patience will serve you well. 

but I will tell you this, most mothers are going to voice their opinions to their kids about how they did things compared to out YOU do things.  I think it's in the mother by-laws somewhere.  :)  My mother constantly tells me I'm too soft with my kids and I am.  My mother was a strict disciplinarian similar to your aunt when I was a kid.  Spankings were routine and generally with the belt or the fly swatter or any other object handy.  That's why I'm so soft.

I let me mother know early on after I became a mother, that my kids are MY KIDS.  She can give me advice and I'll always listen, but I will make the final decision on how and when to discipline my children and I and ONLY I (and DH too of course) will dole out any discipline necessary.  Nobody else has permission to spank my children, EVER! 

My mom and I get along pretty good now.  I accept that she will be nosy and pushy and she accepts that I will ignore her and not call for a few days when she gets on my nerves. 

I would just suggest being honest with your aunt and letting her know that you think you're a good mother, your DH thinks your a good mother and that your kids are doing fine and behave fine and if she doesn't think so, then she doesn't need to see the kids.

This info was just passed along to me about Golden Retriever puppies dying during the making of "Snow Buddies." 

American Humane is the authority behind the “No Animals Were Harmed” end credit on movies, and they can't put this statement on this movie. 

How awful. 

See link below for the details.

I am a news junkie.  I hope I don't tread on the political aura because that is not my intention.  I've been watching CNN regarding how one can cut back to survive in this ecomony.  Every tip is MY LIFE for the last 10, 20 or more years!!  So what does one do who HAS been living a frugal lifestyle and finds themselves STILL having to cut back? 

As a disclaimer, I am okay, as I have been living somewhat frugally, and have (for now anyhow) a good job.  I just worry about those who have lived as I have and then find themselves in a fix, with nothing else to shut off...

For some reason Adam's performance was not aired when I watched AI Tuesday night, unless I blinked and missed it somehow! I can't say I have liked every one of his performances, but he is ALWAYS memorable. He is the son of one of my high school classmates and I do hope he wins.  Does anyone know of a link I can go to watch it?

As far as the new judge, Kara?, I much prefer her over Paula Abdul any day.  At least she is coherent when she gives advice, etc to the contestants.

Sorry CrankyBeach,

This has nothing to do with what was posted, but what in the world is that in your picture????

The clue for your caller would have been when you said "hello"?  Don't ya' think? 

we have 14 kids in 6 houses on my street.  all under age 10.  the kids are all staying home all summer.  i did put my 2 in summer school but its only 4 hours in the morning.  we have been going through this for way too long. our rules are that my kids have to stay in my yard,,,they can have friends over, but they are not to get out of my sight.  sick of having them bullied, and then myself bullied when their parents find out i have yelled at their kids....lol, i had a post a few days ago about my trashy neighbors and they bad kids...the topic went on for a while.... long story short...we are selling our house and getting out of here.

I love her to death, but she is going into her 3rd marriage.   She has only been dating the guy 7 weeks.   She has known him for about 7 months.  She has 2 absolutely wonderful kids.  They are my kids best friends as well.  I have been married for "almost" 20 years.  I don't quite get the "changing husband thing."  I don't know what it would it be like to NOT be married to my husband....admittedly and I have no intention of finding out.

I guess what I am trying to say is this..... I love her to death.  I am afraid she is jumping into the river instead of over it.  She has 2 kids, he has 4.  He was married for 18 years and just got a divorce.  She was married for 4 years and just got a divorce. (Both of their divorces in the last 8 months).  I am worried she is jumping into something.  I know she can handle it fine.  BUT, my 2 "adopted" kiddos do not need another failure. They need stability.  They come stay with me as much as possible but still, they worry.  They talk to me.  Their mom is fine with that.  But I guess..... i am just worried.  sorry this is long