Had this been the original article about plus size shopping I think a lot of the negativity and harsh words could have been avoided! I was one of the people who gave a piece of my mind to the original poster as well as the ones who came to their defense.
This article is so vastly different there is nothing bad I could or would say. It raises an issue, proposes solutions and goes on with life! Just the way it should be!
Great post, unlike the super negative previous post regarding plus-sizes. I absolutely agree with you that finding what looks best on you and duplicating that in various colors and patterns is the way to go. The big thing that irked me about the other post was that the author thought that everything would look fabulous if only it was made in their size. GET REAL. Even if you're a size 6, some clothes just will not look good. I used to be a size 14, and finally had to get in shape because I hated clothes shopping, and I hated the way most clothes fit me. Now that I'm a size 8 I actually like shopping and feel better about my healthier body.
Hey,
In The Wealthy Barber,
Michael Chilton said to save at least 10% of
whatever you earn and you probaly won't even notice it.
It's true that people just starting out might need to impliment
more tips on budgeting to be able to accomplish this, and reduce spending in other areas, but it can be done.
I tried the Mr. Beer Kit when someone bought it for me at Christmas time. I had NO Idea what I was doing, and ended up with a brew that was less than good lol.
I forced through it and drank most of the gallons it made by myself because the friends refused to drink "Evanweiser"
I remember when my mom was single with three of us under 12
And was scratching her head for tips on bugeting.
I remember she found a book at the library called 'Make you own Groceries'
We even went as far as to make our own ketchup.
I know she doesn't have tme to do any of that now, but when we did, it sure got us through a tight time.
The other great thing about consignment and thrift stores too is that you don't see your chosen fashions being worn by every Sarah, Nikki & Sally (my version of Tom, Dick & Harry) I like that you can be unique in your look by shopping off the beaten path.
Buying off season is always great as well. Also, many of the online retailers such as Zappos & 6 p.m. carry a good selection of designer shoes and they are always having sales. Zappos even offers free shipping! I got a pair of DKNY from 6 p.m. normal retail $295 for just over $36 & a pair of Michael Kors for $20 that should have been $195. I am always stalking online sales. Great article, I had no idea that thrift stores got overstock. I'll have to check that out here in Tampa and I'm going to be calling Vegas to add my name to that Manolo list!
I agree with Arthur above but ALSO want my country's government to STOP printing out so much cash and paying for crap that it cannot afford to pay for on borrowed dollars... The value of the American dollar is THE problem.. It is NOT prices of goods and services going up it is the value of the dollar going down, down, down; so it takes more dollars today to acquire goods and services than it did 5,10,20+ years ago... As long as the cash printing presses roll then it will only get worse... This IS the problem ladies and gents so please get involved by letting your representatives in govt know that enough is enough; don't spend with what you don't have to spend... cheers, kooler
In simplest terms and even some more complicated.
The steam boiler and low pressure are the 2 that I like the idea of best. Taking what you see here, what you have learned on column stills and add the ideas together should get you a nice set up. The steam still is used for stripping oils from plants. If you use that idea, you should be able to get the oils from citrus rinds to make lemon vodka. As seen here, http://www.lavishproducts.com/images/knowledge_eointro_steam.jpg you can see how the steam passes the plants and strips away the oils without destroying the plant too fast. It's kind of bottom up for us, but you can feed the steam from the top too.
I can totally see what you were going through in your story. It's really a big burn to not get paid money you were expecting to receive. I'm glad you found a solution to your problem by taking out the credit card cash advance and paying that off within 6 months. Very impressive! I wish more people would realize that “If you don’t have the money now, you will NOT be likely to have it in two weeks.”
@ Kathy F -- good tip on calling your CC company to get them to stop sending them. Hate these things. Seems so easy for them to fall into the wrong hands. You can pretty much tell what they are by the envelopes.
As much as my body and face don't seem to cooperate at 5AM, there is something to be said for dressing with style. I wish I had a job or a life that necessitated 50's-style dresses (petticoats!) because that's a look I could rock.
Also, I actually found a high-waisted skirt that worked for me - at JCPenney, of all places. It almost works as a girdle!
want a plan that is easy to understand, no referrals, no out of network snafu, coverage for annual physicals and lab work. Eliminate the tier coverage for prescriptions. Don't want to worry about what is covered and what isn't. Vision and dental coverage also.
I called my credit card company and asked them to stop sending them and they did. I was not using them and they created another paper mess I had to shred. Also, mail gets misdelivered frequently in my hi-rise building and I don't want them to end up in some one else's mailbox.
Defintely shred them if you don't use them. I once found a neighbor's blank balance transfer checks in thrown away mail in a garbage bag in the trash chute room on my floor. I was seeking evidence to make a complaint about someone not putting their trash down the chute and instead just dumping in on the chute room floor, blocking access for others.
And I got the best swimsuit I've ever had from Bravissimo. They size their suits by bra size instead of "dress size" and carry cup sizes D-KK. I had always bought separate top & bottom because my top & bottom are different sizes, but then after I had my baby my top got to a size I couldn't find easily.
I wanted to post that on the last article but it got shut down first.
and do gardening, weed pulling, messy art projects. I just put on an apron and I'm good to go. I'm admittedly one of those people who longs for the days when America dressed to leave the house. I used that dress photo because that's the dress I bought.
In a word: Portability. To me this means that I should be able to select my healthcare plan myself from anywhere in the country. Each Healthcare Insurance provider can then have a variety of healthcare choices that I can make that are relevant to me. From basic catastrophic care, to wellness visits, to aging related services. The insurance pays for it if I have paid into the plan and I pay for it if its not.
The only drawback to dresses is that you really have to commit to (1) maintaining some nice stockings/nylons/tights or (2) dedicate time to shaving and caring for your legs. I am so lazy that I have trouble with these things.
I think you'll have a hard time acting like the owner if you don't really care about the mission of the organization. It's a matter of authenticity.
If I really care about and believe in the mission of my organization, I will automatically think about the big picture and give it my all. And the reward will be in the results for the clients or customers. Nothing beats that kind of satisfaction in a job.
When I worked at Carleton University providing computing services to students in the early days of the internet, my biggest satisfaction came when students said the hardest part of graduating was having to give up their Carleton internet account.
So, I think the most important thing to do is find a job that you find truly meaningful and fulfilling.
I would love to see preventative care covered. If I am sick, or getting sick, let me go to the doctor and get better before I am half-dead. Preventative care will allow people to visit the doctor on their schedule, not miss as much work, and will allow Americans to be healthy.
I got a balance transfer check from Discover that offered me the low rate of 5%... with a 3% charge. And the 5% rate was only good for six months. So, essentially, it only makes sense to transfer if you have debt at above 11% interest but you can pay it off in six months. That can't be that many people. I wonder how many people who got the same letter actually estimated the real interest rate.
I have never used these, but I receive them all the time. It freaks me out how easy it would be for someone else to get a hold of them! Is there any way to get a credit card company to stop sending these? It just seems like a huge security risk.
Had this been the original article about plus size shopping I think a lot of the negativity and harsh words could have been avoided! I was one of the people who gave a piece of my mind to the original poster as well as the ones who came to their defense.
This article is so vastly different there is nothing bad I could or would say. It raises an issue, proposes solutions and goes on with life! Just the way it should be!
Congrats on the article, it was a good read!
Great post, unlike the super negative previous post regarding plus-sizes. I absolutely agree with you that finding what looks best on you and duplicating that in various colors and patterns is the way to go. The big thing that irked me about the other post was that the author thought that everything would look fabulous if only it was made in their size. GET REAL. Even if you're a size 6, some clothes just will not look good. I used to be a size 14, and finally had to get in shape because I hated clothes shopping, and I hated the way most clothes fit me. Now that I'm a size 8 I actually like shopping and feel better about my healthier body.
I wish I had seen the hot dog article yesterday as I just bought some buns for tonight! Thanks for all the great posts and links you always bring us!
Hey,
In The Wealthy Barber,
Michael Chilton said to save at least 10% of
whatever you earn and you probaly won't even notice it.
It's true that people just starting out might need to impliment
more tips on budgeting to be able to accomplish this, and reduce spending in other areas, but it can be done.
Cheers,
I tried the Mr. Beer Kit when someone bought it for me at Christmas time. I had NO Idea what I was doing, and ended up with a brew that was less than good lol.
I forced through it and drank most of the gallons it made by myself because the friends refused to drink "Evanweiser"
Hey,
I remember when my mom was single with three of us under 12
And was scratching her head for tips on bugeting.
I remember she found a book at the library called 'Make you own Groceries'
We even went as far as to make our own ketchup.
I know she doesn't have tme to do any of that now, but when we did, it sure got us through a tight time.
Cheers,
The other great thing about consignment and thrift stores too is that you don't see your chosen fashions being worn by every Sarah, Nikki & Sally (my version of Tom, Dick & Harry) I like that you can be unique in your look by shopping off the beaten path.
Buying off season is always great as well. Also, many of the online retailers such as Zappos & 6 p.m. carry a good selection of designer shoes and they are always having sales. Zappos even offers free shipping! I got a pair of DKNY from 6 p.m. normal retail $295 for just over $36 & a pair of Michael Kors for $20 that should have been $195. I am always stalking online sales. Great article, I had no idea that thrift stores got overstock. I'll have to check that out here in Tampa and I'm going to be calling Vegas to add my name to that Manolo list!
I agree with Arthur above but ALSO want my country's government to STOP printing out so much cash and paying for crap that it cannot afford to pay for on borrowed dollars... The value of the American dollar is THE problem.. It is NOT prices of goods and services going up it is the value of the dollar going down, down, down; so it takes more dollars today to acquire goods and services than it did 5,10,20+ years ago... As long as the cash printing presses roll then it will only get worse... This IS the problem ladies and gents so please get involved by letting your representatives in govt know that enough is enough; don't spend with what you don't have to spend... cheers, kooler
Found this while searching for pics of a steam supply boiler.
http://www.tutorvista.com/content/chemistry/chemistry-iii/organic-compou...
In simplest terms and even some more complicated.
The steam boiler and low pressure are the 2 that I like the idea of best. Taking what you see here, what you have learned on column stills and add the ideas together should get you a nice set up. The steam still is used for stripping oils from plants. If you use that idea, you should be able to get the oils from citrus rinds to make lemon vodka. As seen here, http://www.lavishproducts.com/images/knowledge_eointro_steam.jpg you can see how the steam passes the plants and strips away the oils without destroying the plant too fast. It's kind of bottom up for us, but you can feed the steam from the top too.
But I, too, love Philip's thoughtful posts.
I can totally see what you were going through in your story. It's really a big burn to not get paid money you were expecting to receive. I'm glad you found a solution to your problem by taking out the credit card cash advance and paying that off within 6 months. Very impressive! I wish more people would realize that “If you don’t have the money now, you will NOT be likely to have it in two weeks.”
@ Kathy F -- good tip on calling your CC company to get them to stop sending them. Hate these things. Seems so easy for them to fall into the wrong hands. You can pretty much tell what they are by the envelopes.
As much as my body and face don't seem to cooperate at 5AM, there is something to be said for dressing with style. I wish I had a job or a life that necessitated 50's-style dresses (petticoats!) because that's a look I could rock.
Also, I actually found a high-waisted skirt that worked for me - at JCPenney, of all places. It almost works as a girdle!
want a plan that is easy to understand, no referrals, no out of network snafu, coverage for annual physicals and lab work. Eliminate the tier coverage for prescriptions. Don't want to worry about what is covered and what isn't. Vision and dental coverage also.
I called my credit card company and asked them to stop sending them and they did. I was not using them and they created another paper mess I had to shred. Also, mail gets misdelivered frequently in my hi-rise building and I don't want them to end up in some one else's mailbox.
Defintely shred them if you don't use them. I once found a neighbor's blank balance transfer checks in thrown away mail in a garbage bag in the trash chute room on my floor. I was seeking evidence to make a complaint about someone not putting their trash down the chute and instead just dumping in on the chute room floor, blocking access for others.
And I got the best swimsuit I've ever had from Bravissimo. They size their suits by bra size instead of "dress size" and carry cup sizes D-KK. I had always bought separate top & bottom because my top & bottom are different sizes, but then after I had my baby my top got to a size I couldn't find easily.
I wanted to post that on the last article but it got shut down first.
and do gardening, weed pulling, messy art projects. I just put on an apron and I'm good to go. I'm admittedly one of those people who longs for the days when America dressed to leave the house. I used that dress photo because that's the dress I bought.
Margaret Garcia-Couoh
In a word: Portability. To me this means that I should be able to select my healthcare plan myself from anywhere in the country. Each Healthcare Insurance provider can then have a variety of healthcare choices that I can make that are relevant to me. From basic catastrophic care, to wellness visits, to aging related services. The insurance pays for it if I have paid into the plan and I pay for it if its not.
No CEO works 400 times harder than the person who mans the front desk at company headquarters. Nice fable, though.
The only drawback to dresses is that you really have to commit to (1) maintaining some nice stockings/nylons/tights or (2) dedicate time to shaving and caring for your legs. I am so lazy that I have trouble with these things.
I think you'll have a hard time acting like the owner if you don't really care about the mission of the organization. It's a matter of authenticity.
If I really care about and believe in the mission of my organization, I will automatically think about the big picture and give it my all. And the reward will be in the results for the clients or customers. Nothing beats that kind of satisfaction in a job.
When I worked at Carleton University providing computing services to students in the early days of the internet, my biggest satisfaction came when students said the hardest part of graduating was having to give up their Carleton internet account.
So, I think the most important thing to do is find a job that you find truly meaningful and fulfilling.
Jane
www.janemillerlifecoach.com
janemill@magma.ca
I would love to see preventative care covered. If I am sick, or getting sick, let me go to the doctor and get better before I am half-dead. Preventative care will allow people to visit the doctor on their schedule, not miss as much work, and will allow Americans to be healthy.
I got a balance transfer check from Discover that offered me the low rate of 5%... with a 3% charge. And the 5% rate was only good for six months. So, essentially, it only makes sense to transfer if you have debt at above 11% interest but you can pay it off in six months. That can't be that many people. I wonder how many people who got the same letter actually estimated the real interest rate.
I have never used these, but I receive them all the time. It freaks me out how easy it would be for someone else to get a hold of them! Is there any way to get a credit card company to stop sending these? It just seems like a huge security risk.