Ancient thread but it interested me . . . Loved reading all of these comments, especially Miss Cellane's! I haven't seen the show. Don't have a TV and would no doubt get so p*ssed off watching it I'd...
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Ancient thread but it interested me . . . Loved reading all of these comments, especially Miss Cellane's! I haven't seen the show. Don't have a TV and would no doubt get so p*ssed off watching it I'd...
I really like the idea of this thread that flowers everywhere launched . . . sharing (not the same as bragging!) one kind thing as a way to inspire ourselves and others . .
I enjoyed my morning...
I like the idea of this thread so am reviving it for others who may also be interested.
Check out this great online digest on boomer aging http://fiercewithage.com/#
I'm savoring every single...
My challenge with parting with excess clothing is that the items are usually too funky to donate. Maybe there's a little tear that I patched and am fine with but, once donated, will just get tossed...
I am avoiding the grocery store even though I need a few things. I'm focusing on what's in my pantry and fridge and freezer and being creative with what I find. Feels good!
I roast my beets like Birdie does--so darn tasty. An under 5 minute way: chop beets, drench with olive oil, add salt and pepper, stick in 375F oven til soft (~45 minutes). Check and stir once to make...
I feel sad for privileged folks sometimes who seem to be overly focused on their objects--wanting to possess them even if they won't be using them. A sense of scarcity in the face of wealth.
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I would say to try to figure out what foods tend to spoil for you and avoid those. I started buying romaine rather than red lettuce and wrapping it loosely in a paper towel inside the plastic bag. It...
Ditto on the Alvarado Street Bakery. Trader Joe's carries it with their name on it. It is sprouted and flour less which slows down the digestion and keeps blood sugar from spiking. Like Gardenarian,...
Protein is supposed to help with satiety . . . simple carbs tend to create cravings . . . I agree that sticking beans in everything may fill that boy up without bankrupting you! Bean dip, chili...
Whole Foods and other similar stores have a huge variety of options in their delis and salad bars. I like that there are so many choices; lots of healthy ones. They're kind of pricey but if the...
Azure, I got curious about Cream of Wheat's ingredients and found this: "Cream of Wheat is an enriched hot cereal with a smooth texture and mild flavor that was first manufactured in the United...
There is a wonderful practice called Naikan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naikan that invites a person to ask 3 daily questions:
What have I given? What have I received? What trouble have I...
Causes of crime are incredibly complex . . . this is a good overview: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistical_correlations_of_criminal_behaviour
I am grateful for living in a relatively safe...
There are so many reasons to buy organic if it's at all affordable. A number of those reasons are already discussed. Bees are truly imperiled and pesticides are one reason they're dying off. (See the...
wren, You paint a lovely picture of the wild geese.
I felt delight in having no agenda today . . . I loved having no time pressure, no urgent to-do list, no one needing anything from me. I got to...
p00c: Thanks for sharing that TED Talk. I don't want to waste time making choices about the little things--I do get seduced by all them. I tend to not get paralyzed so much as distracted. I can spend...
I am clueless about fridge repair but my freezer was just doing the same thing you described--not getting cold enough and the problem was just the thermostat or something like that. The repair guy...
Me, too. I love the colors and textures and layers of winter dressing. Though today, here in Northern California, it was an outrageously warm day in the high 70's, so my leg warmers stayed in the...
Congrats, Rosarugosa . . . so hard to resist a bargain even when there's no need there. That's why I have to be very careful going to my favorite thrift store. I only go on their half-off days, but...
p00c: I like your statement: "For me, simple living means less choices, more freedom and a clearer mind." This is pretty much true for me, too. An additional motivator for me is "Live simply so...
I get so frustrated with myself for letting food spoil. Even though I work a more-than-full-time job and come home too weary to cook up the veggies sometimes, I still hate the waste. The only thing...
I read my way through the month and so appreciated all of the tips, links, and support I found in the January Frugals thread. As some of you do, I also heat only rooms I'm in, in spite of a...
Simplemind, I can completely relate to the love of quiet mornings and having one's home all to oneself. I'm so glad you have a cooperative partner.
I was invited to a New Year's Day potluck with...
Happy to be back . . . Bouldercreeker returning as Seedycharacter (cuz I love eating & planting seeds and I don't live in Boulder Creek anymore) . . . I don't track precisely these days but I always...