Jesus, and family and friends, I have been truly blessed through thick and thin,,, I have always had the best influence.

Depends totally on the child. They are all different. There are many different ways to help your children learn things and become more independent. - For some children that involves not being paid to do chores but by being asked to do 'free' chores as a way of being taught that not all worthwhile activities in life are financially rewarded. That some rewards and benefits in life come purely from being involved, doing their share, helping others, doing their part in the running of the household and helping in the care of themselves. Out in the adult world not all activities are rewarded by money. It is an important lesson to learn. -Hence some parents teach their children to think of 'the bigger pictures' by not paying them to work around the house, or paying them only for 'extra' work done outside of the normal chore expectations. Some parents choose to reward the children for good family participation with special outings or the occasional junkfood treat rather than cash. Other parents expect the children to divide their pocket money into three. Savings, spending and charity donations. Each family is different and has different lessons they wish to teach their children to help them be stronger, independent adults. - Paying jobs outside of the household can also teach many good life lessons as well as giving them a better appreciation of how finances work and the value of money. Once again it comes down to each child being different, their ages, each job being different and how well each parent is involved in guiding them on how to save and how to socialise publicly. Is it 'necessary' for them to have a job whilst still in school? Only the parents can really decide if that is best for their child. There are so many things that need to be considered. Some children will flourish whilst others may not. Some jobs are fun. Some jobs are just tiring and non-beneficial in anyway. - Likewise, extra-curricular activities like sports can teach many good life lessons and help to keep them fit and happier. Sometimes those activities may lead them into a small paid job, like helping to coach. * Overall each parent needs to look at each of their children differently and as separate individuals with different personalities and needs. What is right for one is not right for all. One may flourish in a small part time job, whilst their sibling may do better being left to concentrate on the karate they love so much or by simply being left to study and help around the house whenever they can. These are the tough decisions that parents have to make and although seeking advice from others is awesome....in the end only you can truly know what is right for your offspring. Even when you make that choice, it may need to be tweaked as time goes on. If something doesn't work well, then move on and try something else. That will help them learn resilience and that change is ok and sometimes it is for the best.

Oh Walter W that happens every where not just in America and yes it is very wrong and very unethical, but the bank needs guarantees and unless some one is going to guarentee that the black man won't forfeit on a loan they simply won't give it to any of them. Very sad and very unjust. It happens all the time and the black man works just as hard as a white man (maybe some times even harder.) But what can one do, go guarantor on a loan for some one they don't know? Would you do that?

I am rather taken with Finland. It is known as the happiest country on earth. Their language is hard to learn I believe. I think I could live there for a few years. It is a year and a half since making a move in my own state and still haven't finished unpacking. No, don't think I could go through it again.

in my humble opinion, we all have biased since it is our opinion based on our perceptions,which are also biased

When I first joined Rewardia I was a little surprised at getting like responses to some of my comments. I've got used to it now. I have a Facebook ID but don't bother 'Liking" very much.

I use it most of the time instead of a computer. I download and read books, do banking, play games, do surveys, take and edit photos, send texts and emails, research products, order products, watch videos, listen to music, read the news, find recipes and craft patterns, learn French and Chinese, book tickets and accommodation and ask questions about anything I want to know. That takes up most of my day! I very rarely use it to ring people.

a smartphone camera to me is very valuable because sometimes in an accident or emergency you can take photos of the damage especially rego plates and get other party contact details, sometimes it comes in handy if you don't have a pen on you.

Recycle as much as possible Office Works accepts a lot of tech things, batteries, ink cartridges etc and our council has a free tech and electronic product drop off once a year

For a while Trump didn't like New Zealand either. A lot of people criticised Sweden too for touting that they're just gonna let the virus run rampant and develop heard immunity (initially). Oh and Boris Johnson has had his fair share of criticism. I think the media is just doing the rounds. Out of all of us I think China has copped it the worse even though they seemed to have dealt with the pandemic better than most countries. Oh well. Who's next?

I have just spent ages completing a survey for Otago University and at the finish I got the shrug of the shoulders and told I was screened out and given 18 points. I COMPLETED THE ENTIRE SURVEY

My mum was such a good friend when i was older, she collapsed and died in my arms of a brain embolism on xmas eve 1999. The pain eases but the hurt is still there. Always take the time to tell your freinds and family how much you love them.

Have not seen my family in QLD for 2 years. And maybe at Xmas time,but the premier of QLD has changed her mind so many times -- often over very silly events --

Question: Are you going to give Aboriginals back their land and leave Australia (which white Australians took by illegal means)? Furthermore, white Australians' politicians get freebees at the expense of the taxpayers - all the time! What is your point? NO - colonialism was NEVER a good thing for indigenous people or minorities!

It's always surprised me just how much stuff women can store in their handbag...they have to be a lot bigger on the inside....like the Tardis

In my experience doctors have not been too good at detecting health issues, including some major ones. Given that, a toilet that provides health data could be an advantage.

There is no such a thing as corrupt nation. And no, the internet cannot start WW3. People can. People can prevent it as well. That’s what I think. Think about it.

Many of the old movies are better than some of the rubbish and stories made today. The ne movies could not be classed as entertainment.

My sanity - unfortunate - I reside in the land of idiots (USA) - the overwhelming majority of the population - still thinks COVID-19 is a government cover up - the good old days (before the pandemic) are not coming back - not anytime soon!!

oh man all day do people have a sook about a scratch or paint mark, if ya gonna get paranoid over it dont take car soft ass cry baby car out.

It's said that The Legend of Santa Claus is : based on the historic figure of Saint Nicholas, a real-life Greek bishop who lived during the 4th century and was known for secretly leaving gifts at the homes of children. The name Santa Claus is from the Dutch 'SinterKlaas' which means 'Saint Nicholas'. I think to 'see' Santa Claus would be like seeing the spirit of : a wonderful act of kindness such as giving presents to Children (of all ages young or old) which brings much Joy and Happiness! Something very bright, on a very special occassion!

It hasn't crept into our vocabulary. If you use it in the wrong context you need to improve your English. What I do hate is when people say tooken instead of taken! We will eventually degenerate into neanderthals again with the horrid grammar, speech and antisocial behaviour around nowadays. Grunt grunt!

If you truly believe in God, you will realise why people get married. Marriage is a type of Christ and his bride, and when Christ returns he will take those who believe in him to be his bride, and they will live with him in bliss and everlasting joy for eternity. You see, the Bible teaches that the kingdom of God will be on earth. In the meantime by being married we are glorifying God who wants us to be faithful to our partner in this life, just as we must be faithful to God. Marriage is a big commitment but it is very worthwhile from a scriptural point of view.

I don't think it should be banned,if it is going to be banned then all contact sport should be banned.They just need to be wearing the right protection like helmets and mouth guards.

If you don't look after it ,it won't look after you. Its generally the second biggest purchase for most people, look after it!!

Have only ever purchased 1 item (as far as I can remember) - got someone else to put it together for me as it was so complicated and takes so long to put it together. The process of finally finding it in the store, selection of the wanted item, collection from the assembly store down the bottom and then getting it paid for, let alone getting it home again is a mission in itself - who has the expertise or energy left to put the item together. Only impetus is saving the $70+ dollars they want for getting someone from their store to assemble it for you. Much prefer to go somewhere else & pay a bit more but get the item in one piece at home. I'm too old to try doing the gymnastics required to assemble the IKEA items.

You cannot use the Netherlands as a comparison, their cities are designed for bicycles not vehicles, wear a helmet, stop being vein!!

No I have never needed to, just block weirdos lol.I have friends that have done though for their own reasons.I don't actually spend much time on them like I use to,it get's a bit too much the same old same old ya know what I mean.I really only use it for staying in touch with family and friends that don't live in my city/country.

get a grip Kids are part of the community deal with it or go to somewhere kids don’t like plenty of places to find alone time Be tolerant you where a kid once

No and am not interested in extending platform outreach as I only use social media for friends and family and not because I want to be an online celebrity or influencer.

Tried this a few minutes ago! Great taste, we also added some Chopped Spinach. Children Loved it.

It sounds to me that, using this method, the mushrooms would be overcooked. I'd very the recipe to add them at a later stage, or else remove them after a short time and re-add them later.

I've made chili before but never thought to serve it over rice. Now that I think about it, sounds like it might be good, thanks for the idea!

I would do thid recipe without the cheese, as I'm lactose intollerant. Do apart from the cheese, it sounds nice.

I scramble 1 egg (I've had bariatric surgery so 1 is enough for me) with a dash of cream (so much better than milk!) and then crumble a small amount of feta over the top and sprinkle with chopped chives from my herb garden. SO GOOD!!!!!

When I purchase a bunch of anything that has roots, mainly shallots, they go straight into the ground. They just keep on giving. I only have to purchase about two bunches a year. My mum has always done that so I guess I learned from her. A few years back it was a big thing. I remember people regrowing celery. I managed that one, but an idiot who lives in my house thought it was a weed and that was the end of that.

Hi Kamana. I love pizza. In my case, I will leave out the cooked chicken pieces and crispy bacon. I appreciate you submitting your recipe. It reads very TASTY!

Most surveys say that in 'timed tests, it has been found that this survey takes 8 to 10 minutes to complete'. This does not take into account the fact that many surveys have essay questions, pay attention questions, I am not a robot questions and that they usually ask the same BS questions over and over again thus making that 8 to 10 minutes more like an hour or two. Beware! Most 25 point surveys usually take an hour or two or three even! Rule of thumb- always assume that surveys can be very short or very long regardless of what they tell you! If you don't have the time needed and you are not sure if you can save the survey for later, do not start surveys you are not sure of their length. What I hate is when they tell you that you must accumulate X number of points before you can cashout! BTW Rewardia requires 50K points for $50 cash or gift cards/codes.

Such delights as this give meaning to the acronym T.G.I.F.! I'm drooling on my shirt front just reading this How-To. Thanks XXL

Hi Kamana 1696768. Never ate rice pudding (before) 'might' give it a try. Anyway, it reads very TASTY!

Hi Kamana 1696768.I will replace 2 boneless chicken breasts with X number of peanuts (for protein). Furthermore, the peanuts will give the Caesar Salad an extra crunch ability factor - the only change I will make to your recipe. Easy (to make)! Healthy! Tasty! Thanks!

That cake pictured doesn't look like the applies were just folded into the batter! They look very specifically placed on top. But delicious all the same.

Meat is expensive here in NZ, so I bought a big bag of sausages on special at Woolworths yesterday. Now I know what to do with them lol Yum thank you.

As a Dutch person...I love the Indonesian people. Some of the best people in our world. That is all.

Sounds delicious and really good for you. When we couldn't get meat at the butcher's (1956 in Hungary) can recall my mum coming home and saying we're having potatoes with potatoes again tonight!. Thanks for clarifying what Edamame beans are and for sharing your wonderful receipe.

I appreciate the time you took to share your recipe (and your recipe reads yummy). In addition, I am a 'hard-core-vegetarian' (you lost me at chicken (six chicken thighs at that)). Not sure substituting tofu for chicken thighs is going to work for me (an arithmetic issue). Anyway, this recipe is way beyond my 'limited' cooking skills (as I am a beginning cook)!

You had me at BANANA BREAD - but I have absolutely no control over my 'sweet tooth'; hence, I buy a slice of banana bread once a week at a bakery in walking distance of where I reside (an hour to walk to the bakery and an hour walk to back home (in theory I can burn off completely unhealthy calories from the banana bread)) - that way I can pacify my conscience) :-)) - I am diabetic!

Hi Smooch - Vic. Thanks for sharing. I am a vegetarian, and I will definitely be TRYING this recipe before the day is over.

Not for me. Never heard of a potato Roll or able to buy American cheese.I make a great Australian Onion Burger.

I've done this using up the crumbs from potato chip packets. Tastes great! (I don't boil the chicken first though)

Great I'll post my Fish and Chips one. - Just go to your local fish+chippy shop, give them 10 bucks and all is done. The easiest meal you will have ever prepared. 1,000 points please.

im so sorry for your loss i lost my mom 9 years ago i have a younger brotherwe dont speak so i have a older adopted sister shes helped so much i can depend on her and our faith thats all we can do

Well aren't you the feisty one?..good luck with that..I get kicked out of most surveys or ripped off half way through..or at the end...almost all of them are really annoying...you just pray its not another insurance company or bank or health fund...after 65 it seems to be a miracle to get any surveys....Some times you get really brilliant surveys..that make it really worthwhile...but most of the time it is pure dross...

If she says thank you while you're holding the door and you don't like her voice, do you let the door go on her?

Sorry not for me, you have a right to your own opinions ( as long as the government and so called do Gooders say you can) but it\u2019s not something I want forced on me.

the lowest cash amount I can withdraw is $50...and that is what I do as soon as I hit target....they might change the rules...they might not even be there tomorrow...then what would you do?...leave it there and any interest earned does not go to you either!

Naval intelligence. Since when did my belly button become such a smartie? Yes, this is a joke before someone explain that it's not....

It is not the screening out that pisses me off but spending up to 40 minutes providing answers just to be awarded 2 points, even slave labour pays more than that

Having just found out that my latest op. did not work, I worry for my partner. He's already been doing much of the domestic chores on my behalf, whilst also carting me about some distance to various health appointments. We are both in our mid eighties and don't know how long we can keep being active. Who will need extra care first? As seniors we are not in a position to pay for much home care and I see the news says that is to be increased in price to seniors using it. Life in the old lane isn't much fun is it?

Cookie hangman is good as each answer is worth anywhere between 5 to 10 points. You can usually solve the answer quite quickly so it\u2019s a higher paying rate in a sense. Drop N merge also doesn\u2019t take long and I usually get 4 points a game. I avoid games that take a long time. I guess everyone is different so what works for me might not work for you.

My sons Birthday is December 18th, I always told him his Birthday is his special day and Christmas is for everybody.

There are two Christmas occasions which stick to my mind as being the most memorable, simply because it just rained too much. Usually you expect it to be quite warm and dry on a Christmas day in Australia!

Just as I thought... Benson hasn't given any constructive answers so far. Perhaps he needs some multiple choice questions... hmmm or is he just never going to tell?:

i did this stupid thing once as a kid i got this old sign when i was living in a little town calla Yunta north of Adelaide it was 40 degrees thought it would be fun to attach it to the roof and slide down into the pool,yes after i did it i realized hot iron burns I thought i could just pour a bit of detergent on it mixed in water,i won't go on but my butt still bares the scares some 50 years later, people didn't laugh at me they laughed at how i did it a story still told to embarrass me

Probably, drivers now have no idea about lights. A car was following me on a dark night with no lights at all, when we pulled up at the lights I let him know that he didn't have his lights on, he said I can see so why should I put my lights on. I tried to explain that the lights were not for him to see with but for other people to see him. I got the finger, very nice. Knowing about lights on your car should be imperative if you are driving, it might help to lessen the number of accidents we have.

ru kiddin me...u not heard of the new world order....or adrenochrome...child kidnapping etc etc etc

So far very interesting over here .. Looks like batman's brought his own robin . lions ,tigers and bears? Drinking beers to forget one ...but not a lone ranger? Hmm all so cryptic boys. Do carry on .. Do bears need to watch Tiger movies now ?

I'm not retired and definitely do not believe elderly people are a burden. I feel similar to you about pensioners having paid there fair share of taxes. I also think that elderly people add a lot of value because they offer unique insight due to growing up in a different time. I've knoticed that Western cultures don't treat their elderly as nicely as Eastern cultures and this should change.

You can bet that any time you are risking your own real money, then the game will be configured to ensure the House will always come out ahead, usually with total disregard for the end condition of the individual players. Therefore; scam.

Not sure if anyone else was still awaiting this amazing pension increase the media has been amping up to start on the 20th ? Well that was my payday and nope did not arrive. I have to wait yet another fortnight. Maybe it's d.s.payments get even further overlooked? Disappointed..very!!

I think if you check, I will be allowed to come in! – Comment by the queen at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, 1991

Also when I lived at my parents as a teen I used to chuck avocado seeds in the backyard garden. They have a few fruiting avocado trees now. Apple cores/seeds chucked out a little before winter solstice (in temperate climates) should get enough cold hours to start sprouting by spring. You can also wash apple seeds then chuck em in a container with damp paper towel in the fridge (keep checking that it's damp) and this will give them enough cold hours to start sprouting (100% success I've found with this as all seeds sprouted). So yeah mum n dad have a few apple trees and crabapple trees.

I have twice seen one and I am basically a skeptic about flying saucers and Aliens. However on both occasions neither the Coastguard, Airforce, Police or anyone else can explain the lights I saw, which were brilliant blue when hovering, then flashed green as the zig-zagged back and forth for about 10 minutes over the ancient extinct volcano on our property, before flashing back to brilliant blue and disappearing over the horizon at an incredible speed.. They lit up the sky which woke my daughter on a neighbouring property on the second occasion. On the first occasion I was with about 6 other adults and we all reported our sighting. Several other people reported them on both occasions but we never received any logical explanations. Definitely unidentified flying objects

i was doing this, on my phone, and trying to go over it pulled down on screen, and whole page RELOADED, so not keen on this one yet.... maybe tomorrow.... ON THE COMPUTER HAHA

Doesn't take long at all, but now that Rewardia have Countdown vouchers I might get those in the future, it's as good as money since we all have to buy food

Yes they will close. I watch everything at home on TV. I do not have to see the latest film and most of these are not worth watching anyhow.

Well Edward...I'm a year older than you...expected some sort of rough passage and have both AZ shots...still walking around which is the main objective....after my first shot I had fairly horrific side effects...I spent 24 hours in bed...and one two occasions thought I might need to call an ambulance....I really thought I might die...next day I was fine.....on the second jab...absolutely nothing....and it was the same deal with my son...first shot is your body tooling up for the virus...second one is just backup mate...it seems to be the most effective vaccine....doesn't wear off so easily....honestly Edward...I'm not frightened of covid any more...I feel really safe mate....too some extent I've now been there already and done that...its strange...

No they were offered to you so take them with the generosity they are given. Don't forget to say thank you.

Hmm would they be called Main ribs? actually i have heard of Prime ribs..maybe Spare ribs are the poor cousins? mmmm ribs..yum.

I learnt to use industrial sewing machines at the age of 14 but sadly now I am retired can't afford to buy one so I can continue making and repairing clothing. I also have a really good eye for colours and when we built our last home I knew exactly what I wanted, they told us to allow 3 hours to choose everything, had it all sorted in less than an hour, colour of bricks, roof windows, door plus everything inside. I also had to teach myself how to cook and after 50 plus years married husband still asks where did you get that recipe from.

Years ago a movie was released into the cinemas and played for a few weeks or even months sometimes. Nowadays unfortunately, due to TV, cable TV, internet, netflix etc. they are barely even hitting the cinemas for a week and then hit the smaller screens. This means more and more movies have to be made and sadly many are rubbish. I agree, some are just noise and or trash and often the hype is just PR to get people to pay to watch them. I rarely watch TV and never go to the movies these days. I do not have pay TV either. Give me a good book any day.

I bought some eggs from Coles recently and the first two eggs were double yokers. First time I have seen one since I was a child.

New Zealand would be my ideal holiday destination. I have been wanting to go back for ages to see all of my friends and family. Always lots of activities or events to explore.

I love this game. Have played it before on one of the other game sites. Really love seeing new games added now and then to keep it fresh!

this whole discussion is based on personal opinion - i am a size 8 and find it offensive when people say i starve myself - or thin shame me (yes it happens often) - i am naturally this size i eat a lot, i exercise too and stay same size and think as long as you are happy in yourself it shouldn't matter what size you are - whatever words used can be offensive if we let them - i choose to smile and let it go

When we were scammed out of our life savings of $53,500 whilst building a new house we ended up with a mortgage and having to do all the landscaping ourselves so it is an ongoing thing, we just try and set out what needs doing the most and tackle it day by day.

Working in the Workers Compensation Department in an insurance company. Some weird stories told in there.

Hi Elizabeth T, please tell me what the hell did we do before the internet, we went to the shops, we were fitter, and we just go on with things without whining, make that special trip, you might find that there is a world beyond your computer screen, everything does not have to be convenient, to many people are just using co-vid as an excuse to do nothing, yes it's serious, but Australians can fight anything, walk away from the screen, it will not jump off the desk or your lap to kill it self, and the walk will do you good

I decided to get a spiral perm in 1991. The poor hairdresser took five hours to complete it. The sun had gone down and I was still in her chair lol. I booked over the phone and when I went in she was surprised. My hair was past my butt and it's thick (but I did prewarn her over the phone). She deserved her $250 and I went to work the next day and was called telephone cord and poodle, but I liked it.

Caring about what others think makes me happy, because I enjoy caring. I don't live as a hermit, I live in a community....so everything that other people do or think affects me either directly or indirectly. If you are asking solely about whether my choices are based on what other people think about my choices..... then that is very different conversation. Do I care that someone I know hates it when I wear read. No I don't, because I enjoy wearing red. Do I care that my mother disapproves of me not visiting her more than I do...yes I do care...because I don't want her to feel sad or lonely. Different situations result in different levels of 'do I care'. You can't lump them all under one heading and ask do you care or do you not....because it depends totally on what the situation or issue is. .

Not heard any news here. I don't believe in aliens per se but life on other planets is a possibility but in microbe form etc. Can't see some form of intelligent life as we have if you can call us that as we came about by circumstances that would not be repeated elsewhere. A spec of dust or a microbe started us off. I think the Governments are doing OK although some not so much. We are having a pandemic and they are in a fine balancing act trying to save peoples lives and also their livelihoods. This virus is so virulent and we have the idiots who just don't get it going about and spreading it more. Everyone stay safe, follow the simple rules of social distancing, quarantining if necessary, get tested if sick or asked, do not shake hands or hug, do not gather in groups etc. If everyone did this together we would probably not have the situation in Victoria, NSW and now it seems in Queensland.

If they care for one another there is nothing wrong. If it is for money then it is wrong. Money does not bring happiness. Sometimes the opposite.

I don’t feel comfortable posting pictures of my children online, but I am the only parent I know who doesn’t do it.

Nah, traffic is fine with me. I have experienced being stuck for 3-4hours in the middle of the road and I can’t even stop by for a pee. Hahaha.

I think it also a desensitivity to violence in general with constantly seeing increasingly realistic imagery of people being raped or blown up or stabbed/gutted with knives. Then, the lights/bells/whistles that go off when you might kill another being (in a game) to win the round or whatever, makes violence a thing to be used to maybe get ahead of the game in real life. Sadly, I think many of these ultra violent/realistic type games were/are designed to do this. When you stab someone to death, they don't really die- they just come back at you in the next round. If you do this countless times then you very well may in some small way expect the same to occur in real life, especially if you haven't yet fully developed a brain that can tell the difference (fully) between RL and a game situation or scene. Bully or brutish behaviour, towards women say, if very often associated with heroism. The 'hero' of the round got to be the hero because he just shot 25 "bad guys" up with an AK47. 7 and 8 year olds may hav

In an ideal world yes, but In our day we didn't have as many perverts & weirdo's .A balance like reading & supervised outdoor fun excursions & some computer etc is great .Parents must make more time for their children

1pt the last one

4pts I don't have a private back yard so none

Thanks for sharing your recipe but it is to spicy for me. And I have no idea what paneer is I have never heard of it.

Got the giggles, silly me read it as chicken pea salad!! sorry ... it sounds like a delicious recipe as you say on it's own but imagine would feel hungry without any meat, so I'm thinking chicken would be just lovely and a beverage to wash it all down!