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6-19-13, 8:33pm

Jilly replied to a thread Woo hoo! in Open Forum

Yay! All that hard work has really paid off. Yay!

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6-19-13, 8:30pm

Jilly replied to a thread Glue advice? in Hobbies & Creativity

It is expensive, but I have had the same jar for at least six years and it is still going strong. Using this stuff is proof that less can be more. ...

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6-19-13, 7:28pm

Jilly replied to a thread I hate being a stepmom... in Family Matters & Relationships

Weston, sentimental fathers are one of the best kind. You cannot argue with the kind of successful family all of you have created, and I think it...

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6-19-13, 7:21pm

Jilly replied to a thread Figuring out Medicare in Health & Health Care

In our county there is a department that offers workshops on all the aspects of Medicare and the extra insurance options. They also offer one-on-one...

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6-19-13, 6:59pm

Jilly replied to a thread Glue advice? in Hobbies & Creativity

Yes is great for paper. You can thin it if you like, but you have to be careful, otherwise paper will crinkle. I like Gorilla Glue for secure...

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6-19-13, 6:40pm

Jilly replied to a thread An Example of Subconscious Purchasing Decisions in Consumerism & The Media

How could that work? I mean, I go there with the boys because they love mixing the soft drinks, the fries are their favorite and they get to play in...

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6-18-13, 8:35am

Jilly replied to a thread How does your budget compare with this one (Income: $196,000) in Personal Finance

Monthly budget Mortgage : $2,500. ($600) Utilities: $500. ($150, average) Gas for their Jeep Commander and Ford F-150 truck: $440. (Compact car,...

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6-17-13, 6:16pm

Jilly replied to a thread June Gratitude in Dailies and Challenges

That is cool. Grateful that you shared it!

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6-17-13, 6:09pm

Jilly replied to a thread Mattress pads- to use or not to use that is the question in Open Forum

Mattress pad user here. I have an elderly cat that randomly vomits. Good reason, huh?

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6-17-13, 6:06pm

Jilly replied to a thread Pulling back on charitable donations in Making a Difference

I used to support Special Olympics, Salvation Army and Habitat For Humanity. Now that I am retired, I volunteer three days each week and give money...

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6-16-13, 6:26pm

Jilly replied to a thread The Daily Peeve in Dailies and Challenges

I save leftovers for making soup. This morning I pulled duck wings, chicken wings from the freezer, and the turkey wings that were in the...

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6-16-13, 4:01pm

Jilly replied to a thread I hate being a stepmom... in Family Matters & Relationships

Yay.

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6-13-13, 4:37pm

Jilly replied to a thread June frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

It has been too cold here for me to put any plants in the ground, followed by laziness, so when I was at the bank today I stopped at the garden...

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6-10-13, 11:20am

Jilly replied to a thread I hate being a stepmom... in Family Matters & Relationships

Huge hugs for 12-year-old Kara.

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6-10-13, 10:54am

Jilly replied to a thread I hate being a stepmom... in Family Matters & Relationships

redfox, I use your posts and your experiences to help me with everything that is a struggle or barrier to my life. I am in awe of how you are...

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6-10-13, 10:06am

Jilly replied to a thread Check out Google today in Open Forum

I would have totally missed this today. When my daughter was in high school, one of the questions she asked prospective dates was if they had read...

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6-10-13, 9:57am

Jilly replied to a thread Just how do YOU accomplish "Simplicity in the kitchen"? in Food & Recipes

CathyA, frozen ravioli? Is that worth remembering to look for in the market? I have not had any since I stopped making it from scratch. I gave up...

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6-10-13, 9:53am

Jilly replied to a thread Just how do YOU accomplish "Simplicity in the kitchen"? in Food & Recipes

I eat only simple foods. No complicated recipes, rarely more than three or four ingredients, and the only things I can think of are soups,...

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6-9-13, 9:03am

Jilly replied to a thread Living without TV in Consumerism & The Media

:D Even redfox's little house has a television. http://tinyhouseblog.com/apartment-living/deeks-seattle-apartment-visit/

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6-8-13, 1:02pm

Jilly replied to a thread June frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

:D:D:D

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6-8-13, 1:00pm

Jilly replied to a thread Living without TV in Consumerism & The Media

I am pretty minimalist, at least I pretend to be :D, and I like television. I did not have one for the past twenty years or so, but I do watch at my...

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6-8-13, 12:49pm

Jilly replied to a thread The Daily Peeve in Dailies and Challenges

When you finish there, Jane, please consider coming here, as my gripe is similar. A large building, nearly the entire block, has been empty since...

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6-8-13, 12:41pm

Jilly replied to a thread June Gratitude in Dailies and Challenges

I am grateful for being in the company of people who do so much to manifest good things in their lives and in the world. Cool. I have a couple of...

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