frugal-one
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I traveled extensively for my job for years. I know many people but would classify them as acquaintances not anyone I could count on for help. I...

Guess I took it to mean today too...

People do have nannies. Woman now are doctors, lawyers etc.... It is the quality of time spent, not the quantity. I think a mother is a better...

Yesterday made spaghetti from leftover sausage and peppers (mentioned earlier), added marinara sauce and put over spaghetti noodles. EXCELLENT! Bet...

We walk everywhere around our community, talk to people and have lived here for many years. I feel people have their own families and don't need...

You are lucky to have that experience. I experienced many incidences of gender discrimination since high school. I am also stubborn and persistent,...

I was willing to pay for the test too. She told me they didn't do that type of testing there and was not helpful in any way. I will not miss her.

Ditto

I asked doctor for a particle test too. She refused me. At the beginning of the year I started with new insurance, therefore, a new doctor. Just...

Doc probably got a kickback????

WONDERFUL! Now you can rest a bit easier knowing where you will be.

I have been using Forever Bags. They do help keep produce longer. Here is what I am talking about. FYI- I did not look elsewhere to see where they...

Cholesterol naturally goes up as you age. A previous doctors (at my request) had a pharmacy student relate to me the benefit of taking a statin...

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Today for lunch I tried a new recipe and it was DELICIOUS and EASY! Sausage and peppers in one pan. Put on (scooped out) pretzel buns. Leftovers...

I have number of holistic "medical" books. Many answers cannot be found (or buried very deeply) online. I also have a number of cookbooks that I...

My Canadian friend commented that Justin and Joe were going to "chinwag" today. I never heard that before but, it too, makes sense in the context.

Stephen Colbert monologue last night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCkNMMlB0Nk

Freezer instructions: Spread the sun-dried tomatoes out in an even layer on a parchment-covered baking sheet or plate. Then transfer to the freezer...

Ditto. I can't even imagine!

My rave for the year.... Thank God we are rid of the dictator-wanna-be. Hopefully, we can resurrect relationships with family and our allies!

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Deleted my original post. These types are best ignored.

What a rotten day. Hope all days forward are better. The magic thing to take out EVERY stain I have ever had...even when it had been washed ... is...

Obviously, this is not a place you would possible live if your DH is no longer in the picture? Personally, I like cabinets. I don't like to always...

LOVE IT!

Thanks for posting... will have to try this out! Main meal is lunch at this house... today was mushroom stew and homemade bread....

Why don't you just filter your water? We use a Pur filter on the tap. There are a number of different kinds that filter whatever you need out of...

Ok... simple living frugal suggestion..... Why not just put hot water in a Stanley thermos. I used to take with me all the time when working and it...

A Milwaukee pharmacist was arrested and accused of "tampering with and causing the destruction" of more than 550 doses of the Moderna vaccine against...

My amazing DH fixed/replaced the light on the kitchen ceiling fan from parts he had in the garage!!! He does this all the time. It amazes me every...

DH and I read the paper together every morning. We do the daily quiz and discuss events. Paper is not getting better though and probably will give...

FYI.. an exempt or salaried position can be paid hourly.

There are a few industries/positions that have totally different overtime provisions (CBRFs... etc). It makes no sense to me either.

It may depend on the state... some after 8 hours in a day??

Had wonderful homemade kabobs with chicken for lunch.

He did, I missed him.

Watch "Social Dilemma" on Netflix... interprets what is transpiring.

I don't care about decorating anymore. It is fine as it is. I don't care about planting umpteen flowers or having everything immaculate. I easily...

She said only for Public Policy forum... otherwise she will be posting.

Sadly not spending any money on take-out or restaurant food, hardly any gas for the car, can't go for haircuts, travel is out, not paying much more...

My concern is how it will react to whatever other medications you take (contraindications?)? Not all drugs interact well with each other. I, too,...

Who knows? But it should be noted.

Wondered if trump is impeached ... what benefits would he lose? Thought it interesting. So, the sole benefit that an impeached and convicted...

The amount of debt incurred by the trump administration has spiraled.... Article in today's paper: The US trade defiicit jumped to $68.1...

We had dental work done in Mexico also. The place we went had dental implants for $1,500. The dentists were trained at Baylor University in Texas. ...

Guess i have lost all humor in this situation and understood jeppy’s (as usual) ridiculous comment.

By what standard? Times of terror?

Would the 25th mean he could not run for office in the future?

Neighbors flew today and had a COVID test. If they did not have the results back before they left they had to quarantine for 10 days at the...

Just heard someone say they are not committing to resolutions this year. Instead they are using the word "intention". They are intending to...

Just watched the documentary on Netflix called "Social Dilemma". It was very worthwhile watching and very disturbing. Highly recommend.

You are correct dado potato... if the bonds are properly registered there would be no probate.... ie POD. The ones I cashed in were my name only no...

The problem I see with I Bonds is that if you die they will be part of probate. I cashed in some this year because I am not sure if others would...