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Post by disneypal on Feb 8, 2024 15:57:50 GMT
No, my mom was a SAHM until we were teenagers.
She then got a PT job (10-2) at Richway, which eventually became Target. She just wanted something more to do and wanted to make some new friends.
I feel fortunate that she was able to be a SAHM
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Post by disneypal on Feb 4, 2024 7:07:49 GMT
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Post by disneypal on Feb 2, 2024 18:19:04 GMT
With baseball approaching, how about “Grand Slam” ice cream with a chocolate swirl, some Baby Ruth pieces and roasted peanuts
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Post by disneypal on Feb 2, 2024 16:13:31 GMT
1-Clean cat’s water fountain & replace filter 2-Renew Library card 3-Catch up on Bible reading (2 days behind) 4-Get small box at Hobby Lobby 5-Register new water bill account with County (they switched to a new system so we have to re-register)
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Post by disneypal on Feb 1, 2024 15:53:50 GMT
jeremysgirl - your granny blanket is coming out beautifully and I love the photo of you working on it. A couple of weeks ago Becky Higgins made a suggestion to capture yourself working on something that you often do. I never thought of that before, but I ended up taking a photo of myself crocheting too. I'm glad I did and glad you did too and encourage everyone else here to get a photo of you working on one of your projects. It's a big part of who we are, so we should capture the moment.
scraphappy0501 - I really want to do watercolors - I've painted about 3 (using YouTube tutorials), but I have so much to learn. I even took a beginning water color class. It was only for one day, but introduced you to the basics. I have to keep reminding myself...it's just paper...if you mess up, what's the big deal? I have to give up that perfectionist thinking. I can't wait to see what you do and you've inspired me to paint something this month, so that will be one of my goals.
My other goal this month is to finish up an afghan I started a while back. I enjoy the pattern, but my cats also enjoy coming to sit with me while I try to crochet so its been on hiatus for a bit. I've ordered more yarn to make another prayer shawl (same yarn and pattern as last month's shawl, just a different color), but not sure I will get started on that this month or not. Will just have to see. I'm trying to make 6 prayer shawls this year (one ever 2 months), but in reality, I'd loved to make 12 - one a month.
Our local library is having a "Cocoa & Crochet" day on Valentine's Day. Its for all skill levels and they will even teach beginners if they want to learn and they serve hot chocolate. I'm planning on going. It should be fun.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 31, 2024 17:14:42 GMT
1. Finish blocking shawl 2. Wash dishes 3. Pick up prescription 4. Meet sister for lunch 5. Make cookies
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Post by disneypal on Jan 31, 2024 14:36:41 GMT
I finished my prayer shawl. I mentioned earlier that I got this yarn (Lion Brand Scarfie) on clearance & used Michael’s rewards points so I got it for free. This worked up super fast and the yarn is so soft.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 30, 2024 16:01:12 GMT
I once taught my dog to sit up in a manner of hours. I was surprised how quickly he learned.
I read this somewhere, so used this technique and it worked like a charm.
I had some small treats to give him. I sat him on the couch in the corner of it and I would say "SIT UP" and then sit him up on his hind legs and let him lean into the corner of the couch. I would say "Good boy!!" several times while petting and praising him and then give him a treat. I did this over and over and after about an hour, he started sitting up by himself, using the couch corner as support. I was amazed.
Then after he would do that by himself for a few times, I sat him on the floor and said "SIT UP " and he would sit up by himself and again, he'd get praise and a treat.
It takes some patience, but starting them out in the couch corner so they have something to lean against for support when first learning, I think is a big key.
I know this isn't the same as 'SIT' but a similar training method may work.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 30, 2024 15:54:37 GMT
My mom said we had a party line when I was young, but I never used the phone until I was a teen, so I guess I didn’t know
I do recall visiting my aunt and she would get so annoyed because she would pick up the phone and someone else would be on the party line and she said they tied it up all the time, she let me listen in and I thought it was so weird to be able to hear two strangers conversation on the phone as if they were actually on extension lines
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Post by disneypal on Jan 30, 2024 11:51:02 GMT
We do have Amazon lockers in the US, but seems like they stay full so I can rarely use them.
I suspect your package has been sitting there for 6 months and they sent you an incorrect code. How weird….but now, as you said, where is Victor’s package?
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Post by disneypal on Jan 29, 2024 20:11:19 GMT
Sure I got this basic set at Sam’s club for $20. I love that it came in a small, little toolbox
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Post by disneypal on Jan 25, 2024 15:09:02 GMT
Great thread!
I follow someone on Instagram, I believe she’s on TikTok too, who does 5 ingredients (or less), for $10 (or less) in 30 minutes (or less) and made a good Chili Mac
Easy Chili Mac
1 lb ground beef (I used ground turkey) 1 can Bush’s Chili Magic 1 can Rotel Tomatoes 1 can water (use Chili Magic can) 1 can macaroni (use Chili Magic can) 6-8 oz shredded cheese
Brown & drain ground beef in large soup pot, add remaining ingredients (except cheese) and cook in medium/high until pasta is done. Stir in cheese.
It was good & quick.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 25, 2024 15:01:40 GMT
It is annoying. Sometimes, for example, a pea might post a link to Amazon saying something like “What do you think of these curtains?”
I click the link, take a look, give an opinion back to the pea, and then a few hours later, I get an email from Amazon saying “Here’s some curtains you may be interested in”
It’s annoying and happens too often from so many websites
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Post by disneypal on Jan 23, 2024 16:28:18 GMT
1. Order Cat Food 2. Fold & put away towels 3. Check on Dennis 4. Check on movie tickets 5. Make chocolate mousse
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Post by disneypal on Jan 22, 2024 21:05:11 GMT
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Post by disneypal on Jan 22, 2024 16:20:41 GMT
1. Sweep & Vacuum 2. Trim cats nails 3. Dust 4. Sweep off front walkway 5. Laundry
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 23:30:31 GMT
I don't want this guy to work on Sunday. Period. I don't blame you for that and I would not allow a stranger into my home when I am not there. I say let him work on Sunday, if he wishes, but he will need to leave to go to the gas station or a fast food place to use the restroom if needed. There is nothing that requires you to let a contractor into your home when you are not there. The only other alternative, is if you have a friend that can house sit for you Sunday while the contractor is there.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 21:08:30 GMT
I just feel like a crazy lady for ordering something for a non existent baby. Haha.... I totally get it - you want to get it while it is available, because if the grandbaby arrives, the Winnie the Pooh line won't be available.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 20:59:20 GMT
I am always just so in awe of everyone's projects here...we have such a talented group of people!! I had a good yarn score today. I had a $10 rewards coupon from Michael's and I found some Scarfie Yarn on clearance for $5 (usually $12). I got 2 skeins to make a prayer shawl and used my rewards coupon, so I basically got $24 worth of yarn for free...I love when stuff like that happens.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 20:50:40 GMT
I don’t get the mentality of people who think life was rosy back in those days. I absolutely agree. My parents grew up dirt poor, I mean my dad had to drive a log truck when he was 12 years old so he could earn enough money to buy himself a pair of shoes. Times were HARD, they worked HARD. I don't think I could have lived the way they did and I am so grateful I didn't have to.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 20:48:03 GMT
Why do I always feel guilty applying for jobs??? Because you are a loyal person...but don't feel guilty...that is how life is and you should seize the opportunity. I hope you get the job - best of luck and keep us updated if you can.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 20:45:23 GMT
Oh that is so wonderful! I am so happy for you. I have been living debt free for several years now and I know how free you feel, especially from that credit card debit. Congratulations!!
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Post by disneypal on Jan 19, 2024 15:03:55 GMT
Yes, we have a popular bistro in town with a few locations and their sandwiches, salads and baked goods are served out of glass cabinets like this. Their food is wonderful and it’s pleasing to see the food to help you make a decision and possibly try something new.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 18, 2024 11:44:18 GMT
I would have a talk with him & tell him that he can’t control what comes out of your mouth or what you type and you don’t appreciate him “correcting” your text and he needs to stop. If he doesn’t stop after your discussion, I honestly would not text him - I would totally ignore his text (unless an emergency) & when he asked why you won’t respond, I would tell him because he hasn’t respected your request to stop correcting them.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 15, 2024 22:31:12 GMT
1/15
1. Make 2 breakfast casseroles 2. Take casseroles to homeless ministry & help serve 3. Go to gym 4. Donate blood 5. Get groceries
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Post by disneypal on Jan 15, 2024 22:28:19 GMT
I am feeling so sad, about 3 weeks ago, the owner of our LYS sent an email telling everyone to get the shingles shot because she hasn’t been in the store because she had gotten shingles and was having a hard time.
Today, her daughters sent out an email saying that she developed complications from Shingles, has to be hospitalized and she passed away yesterday. I am shocked and saddened.
I’ve been going to her beautiful yarn shop & of course have known her for years.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 14, 2024 23:21:39 GMT
I know - that seemed like a plot hole there. I didn’t read the book, but a friend told me that In the book Isabella guessed about the photo frame because Maya doesn’t put photos up then suddenly had a pre loaded digital frame, so she determined it was a nanny cam frame. Maybe it’s explained better in the book???
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Post by disneypal on Jan 13, 2024 17:58:07 GMT
I just finished watching a limited 8-episode series called "Fool Me Once" on Netflix - it was really good!
Following the murder of her husband Joe, Maya Stern was given a nanny cam by a friend to watch over her daughter Lilly. However, after watching nanny camera footage, she sees Joe, who was presumed dead, visiting his daughter. Meanwhile, Abby and Daniel, her niece and nephew, seek to find the truth about their mother's (Maya's sister) murder and the possible connections between both cases.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 13, 2024 17:54:03 GMT
Oh my goodness! I am glad you were able to get access to your account.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 13, 2024 17:47:41 GMT
I had a bit of a hard time choosing - there are some good ones - I ended up selecting "The County Line" and "The Impossible Brightness"
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