https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 18:01:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033223 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 23:21:45 +0000 sunny 2033223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a fan of the changes proposed to 529 accounts. :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033202 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:56:21 +0000 AprilK 2033202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So did you guys see the part about repealing the 529 tax benefits? Seems really off? I didn't watch but my dad is hecka fired up over it.<br /> <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanellis/2015/01/19/obamas-new-state-of-the-union-tax-hike-on-middle-class-529-college-savers/#google_vignette" rel="nofollow">http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanellis/2015/01/19/obamas-new-state-of-the-union-tax-hike-on-middle-class-529-college-savers/#google_vignette</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033172 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:25:19 +0000 NCSUchick27 2033172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the ideas of paid sick leave, paid maternity leave, lowering the cost of childcare, and free community college, but most of them will probably not pass in Congress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033154 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:06:37 +0000 jedeve 2033154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like what he said about politics too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033142 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:53:39 +0000 yoursilverlining 2033142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I agree it's time to catch up with the rest of the world, but there's nothing Obama can change on his own, especially with no support from congress. Unfortunately, paid leave of any sort is an "entitlement" program, and we know how the votes stack on those. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033140 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:52:32 +0000 artsyfartsy 2033140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been watching but I had to stop because Im about to fall asleep (not from SOTU but because I'm usually asleep by 9pm :silly: )! But I'm really pleased. The president has definitely got me intrigued. I just hope we see action! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033138 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:48:50 +0000 youboots 2033138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are watching it over here. The president has always been able to give a compelling speech, but he seems extra polished tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033134 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:45:13 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2033134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: Absolutely! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033133 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:43:58 +0000 littlejoy 2033133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I just hope they really do it. We each took 5 weeks (unpaid) and I took an additional 4 weeks, and it was tough. Having even just a little cushion would have been amazing. It's time to catch up with the rest of the world. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033132 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:43:22 +0000 jedeve 2033132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loved the first part of it. I think it was exactly what he needed to say. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033114 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:30:31 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2033114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hooray for paid leave policies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033113 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:29:57 +0000 lawbee11 2033113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I'm obsessed with Michelle Obama's outfit. And I was thinking the same thing--does Obama have a HB account?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033112 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:28:14 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2033112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1st the superficial: FLOTUS looks great; POTUS, Biden and Boehner are wearing color coordinated ties.</p> <p>2nd the speech: I'm half listening while doing some work. Middle class economics equals more tax savings! Save on childcare! Paid sick leave and mat leave! Is the White House reading HB? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033110 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:27:46 +0000 littlejoy 2033110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm most interested in childcare information and paid parental leave.</p> <p>Eta: Is the proposed 7 days sick leave and weeks for FEDERAL workers the only change? As a self-employed mother (who contributes equally to our joint income), I was hoping to hear a bit more about ideas for supporting parents during parental leave after birth or adoption. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033094 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:20:53 +0000 Corduroy 2033094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Listening while trying to occupy LO and cook dinner. It's only 6pm here though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033066 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:04:34 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2033066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Watching! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033058 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:57:47 +0000 littlebug 2033058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: Same! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033053 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:49:45 +0000 lady baltimore 2033053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The applause breaks kill me, so I prefer to just read it afterward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033043 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:43:48 +0000 jedeve 2033043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe? It's smack during bedtime! And we don't have a DVR. But I will try to catch snatches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/state-of-the-union-9-tonight#post-2033015 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:57:48 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2033015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Watching? Let's chat! </p>