sweetana3
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Got a bunch of mushrooms at the grocery clearance price of 50% off. Turned them into cream of mushroom soup. Instead of using $2+ heavy cream,...

We bought Mom a Kindle since the library closed and she still had a need for a lot of reading material.

The yeast is gone from our stores. I am thankful each loaf takes 1/4 teaspoon and I have a jar. Probably should share some of it so it does not go...

I think on your old job the mismanagement or micromanagement kept you from doing all you could with your knowledge and experience. Bet you find it...

my husband decided in July to start getting rid of a whole room full of collectibles. We have hauled these things around for over 20 years. He is...

KayLR, I am fond of This Week in Virology. Because of the virus, they always have a topic of interest, lots of discussion about new studies and they...

We are finally able to go to our exercise classes. 3 hour long classes until Sept when it will be four. Two are pure cardio and one is strength...

It is only a "safety" issue not an personal investment issue. I am with Rogar. And as BAE has posted, if in a remote or rural location, supplies...

I grew up in Alaska. Father was only survivor of a small commercial plane crash (all eight others died including the pilot). He lost his partner in...

I would never pass up a flu shot. Just one more precaution. We get them either at the grocery store (Kroger pharmacy) or I make a call to the...

If the Republicans are reelected and have any chance to retain what they have in the Legislature, they will concentrate all their efforts on the...

In my next dream kitchen, there would be both a huge island to spread out on and a big closed pantry so I can see and reach all that I need. Would...

It is not a popular idea but I believe in "balance in all things". Rushing from one extreme to the other is a quick way to crash and burn. We have...

If we had to live in the same small space like an RV or a studio apartment I think the tv issue would kill the relationship. So now he has the...

My brother is deep in genealogy and had his done. So I kind of piggyback on that one. Husband had his done and it helped a new first cousin find...

Contact tracing n the US is only as good as 1. the timeliness of the test results, 2. the cooperation of the people being questioned and 3. the...

My husband had severe issues with his arms while doing lots of corporate computer work. The ergonomic specialist said he had to have a chair with...

There have been recent stories usually due to the covid virus, about sweatshops making clothing in LA and in England. The England one was caught...

Hubby bought a pair of slacks at Costco where there is no changing room. Got his regular size. No way would they fit. Sizing was off a full 2...

A smaller city about 40 minutes north of us is having a convention, shop hop, in a convention center this Friday. They expect from 400-900 people to...

Iris Lilies, we have also lost money. Not a lot. More than made up for it with other investments. RE has only been just housing and not a big part...

$300 is nothing. The first high rise in Indy has a $1,200 monthly HOA. Monthly - 1217, Monthly, Association Home Owners, Common Cable, Exercise,...

We are so glad Mom gave up her license when she moved here at about 80yo. She was really only comfortable in the little town she lived in all her...

What a sweet story.

If a group of people cannot have a civil discussion regarding masks, race is beyond them. I agree with Iris lilies, take a college class or find an...

I will be waving to you from Indianapolis.

Big congratulations. Sounds like it ticks all the boxes.

Planning is my favorite part and all my plans this year were cancelled. Not planning anything new next year. Two trips were rescheduled from this...

My husband is finally selling his entire collection of "stuff". He tried to sell it as one lot but they did not offer enough so he is doing Ebay. So...

This is our new normal. If you expect their marriage to be a life long event, I would not put health at risk for a social event with unknown people...

Iris Lilies, we are still 60% equities as we are only moving 10% into cash. We still have a large portfolio mostly index funds and such now. It is...

Due to our age, we are going to reallocate some of the stock to cash equivalents. We are just becoming more pessimistic. We are also accelerating...