happystuff
Senior Member

So far my frugals have been to simply not shop. Last couple of months, it's just been gas and the grocery store.

LOL. To some, probably.

I find it sad that members left, regardless of who they are.

Unnecessary post. Have a great day, everyone.

I had withholding on the regular, but it is the "bonus" payments - where there was no option for withholding - that I worried about. That really did...

Late to this, but hugs, RR!!

Seems the title, itself, only comes via the Catholic Church, but fortunately for humankind, there are greater and more saint-like individuals than...

Sears, Amazon, Newegg, even Walmart and many others, allow third party vendors to sell on their sites. My old company used to sell across all of...

We used to get a free weekly paper. It was great for local/area news. I know it was still being published a few months back, but we never got...

Very cool spice rack!!!!

I don't think I will ever agree that the loss of money is more dire than the loss of a life.

Actually, for suicide to be the answer to losing wealth, I think there might be more mental issues at play there than just losing the wealth.

ANM - Yes, time will keep marching on no matter what we do or don't do. :)

I'm definitely not saying wealth is "evil". But I do believe that the degree of one's wealth (i.e. having basic needs covered, etc) has a direct...

I think it is easy to decry the spoils of wealth or be "indifferent to it" when you HAVE wealth. If he did not have the wealth and the ease of life...

If I had one day left, I would get on skype and/or the phone so that I could see/hear/talk to the people I love; seeing their faces (via skype/zoom,...

Thanks for the info, George. I did talk to supervisor(s) and it basically came down to "you have a range of hours to choose from". They even tried...

There is a set range of hours that the building will be open each week day and on Saturday. This week, I will be doing the OT all in one shot this...

early morning, sending prayers and hope everyone recovers quickly and completely!

Thanks, all. It's very physical and I admit to still being sore most of the time, but I'm still doing the job to expectations. The physical...

And non-inmates, which would mean that my neighbor with a wife and three young children, who is a prison guard doing a job in extremely close...

It's just all so, so sad.

comment on the blog link: Interesting but I will confess that as I started reading the blog, I found even his explanations of why something that...

I can only imagine what the inauguration would look/be like if the election outcome were different. I'm okay with Biden doing whatever he wants!

Actually as there is just not one way to live simply, I definitely think it falls into the category,.

Except for 401k's where someone else decides, I don't play the stock market. Not enough discretionary income.

And the reality that I'm working in a warehouse was bought home on Friday. No advanced notice for preparations - we have mandatory 8 hours OT for...

Into The Wild was good. I saw it as someone definitely trying to simplify their life. I especially like the bit in the movie when he ditched his car...

Not off topic - I agree

Not a documentary, but every now and then I will watch an episode or two of Hoarding. Definitely reverse psychology for me and I find the emotional...

Wow, mschrisgo2! Congrats!

Again, agree... definitely depends on where you are starting. Definitely no fluffy pillows here! :)

Catherine, I agree with your point that - realizing you have reached the point where you are able to do the things you truly want and have the...

I don't think that Simple Living means/is defined exactly like Minimalism, but I do see that the two are related and even intertwined. The more...

Agreed. And, while I may not have changed my mind very often, I usually learn something, which is always a good thing in my book!

Important difference!

Thanks for the additional info, bae. Sigh... while the vaccine is giving hope, reality is that it IS still dangerous to everyone.

Sort of answering my own question, but - from what I have been learning - getting the vaccine will not change behaviors in our household - at least...

LOL, I understand completely! I've had to wait to post until I actually get a donation pick-up. Last time, I don't think driver even stopped....

I used the bar shampoo a while back, too. I did have the initial "straw" issues, but I guess when the ph balance and natural scalp oils, etc. got...

So glad things are progressing as easily as possible, TT. Continued good luck with the rest of the stuff yet to be done.

Last sheets I bought were from Target and they were for the kids going to college - had to be extra-long twins to fit the dorm room beds. I am a...

Why does this post not surprise me? So sorry you had possible exposure from an unmasked dog.

+1

Trying to save and definitely socking the gov. checks away, but prices for food and now gas are still going up, so I think it is turning into a wash.

Anti-vaccer??? I said that we will be getting the vaccine "eventually" - meaning when it is our turn and available. Sorry if you misunderstood. My...

I understand your frustration with the various direction(s) your OP may be taking, but most conversations tend to change and grow in various...

Going to saute some turnip and acorn squash and then add diced tomatoes, serve over rice.

I also agree that nature and nurture is at play. I think nurture is definitely that "learned" part that can then be unlearned. And, to a degree, I...

Our household will probably - eventually(when permitted) - get it, but I keep seeing conflicting information about whether or not someone who is...

Tammy, so sorry if you actually leave! I hope it will just be a temporary hiatus. Wishing you continued healing and recovery.

Great question! I do question the encoded part, though, as I believe brains are encoded to recognize "differences", but I would want more info if...

No - dead is dead and, while that is included as a result of the events, you are not discussing "race issues" in the same perspective as I am. I'm...

As discussions have a tendency to do, there is progression and often times side topics are developed and included. Unless I totally missed something...

Even as I typed my post, I knew this would be your response. :) Good luck and I hope you find someone to do it all for you. Edited to add:...

Working nights, I heard news of the events, but very few details. I'm still looking, reading, etc. but at this point in time I am feeling such...

Viewed from the eyes of someone (generally speaking - not saying anyone specifically) living with unacknowledged/unrecognized "white privilege", I'm...

A simple google "how to obtain _____ for <enter state>" gives the website(s) for instructions on how to obtain each. For my state, there were online...

I can see that working for the "haves", but what about the "have-nots"?