To replace the antibacterial soap, I came across a recipe for a bath soap I'm going to try. It's a 1:2 ratio - 1 bar soap, grated to 2 cups boiling water. When dissolved (may need to heat a little) cool and it will thicken. I'll use one of the empty soap bottles I've saved, and I'm going to try this with Ivory soap because its inexpensive.
I've also used an empty hand soap bottle to fill from my mega-bottle of shampoo that I get from Sams. It usually comes with it's own pump that dispenses 3x the amount you actually need. The hand pump dispenses just about the right amount. I noticed that when we travel we don't use very much of the little sample shampoo compared to what we use at home, so I figured that we could cut back a little. Works like a charm! By the way, I save those little bottles and fill them up with the products I usually use and take them when I travel. No sense in taking a specially purchased bottle of any size when I'm notorious for leaving them in the shower!
Since my family is mostly from NC, then I would like to retire in my area since we have a great hospital and my youngest daughter will always need some form of medical care and both of my oldest daughters will probably be employed in the hospital here
Wow. Still fraud in my mind. You're causing the other persons insurance to go up so you can buy a new tv? Get a life! Use the money for what it is intended for. And if you don't? I hope someone without insurance hits you, because you honestly deserve it.
I like expensive things. Unfortunately I'm not rich so I simply buy used. I'm wearing a Rolex GMT that I bought 20 years ago for $1400.00 I could sell it now, on Ebay, for about $3000.00. Driving a 2004 Mercedes S500 with the AMG sport package. Cost new over $100,000. Bought it three years ago for $15,000. In two years I'll sell it for about $10,000 and buy another, five years newer. Been doing that every five years, this is my fifth one and what a fantastic ride it is.
Plus many belong to Surcharge Free ATM Networks and/or the Shared Branch Network providing members with up to 30,000 free ATM's or over 5,300 shared locations to match any big bank.
While I agree with 80% of the post, two issues do not fit in, certainly not in my life. I am not a truly patient person, obviously, because I do not have time for lots of things. And "who do you think you are" is "dismissive of the other person's needs?" Who NEEDS to tell me this? Our days are numbered, we do not all have time. I do not hate, don't even say "I don't like" most of the time. It's more accurate to say "I don't love" (whatever it is). And I don't love keeping books on what I hate or how to spend my time. But keep up the 80% good work. Modify the other 20% before prescribing next time. Thanks.
This actually helps a lot. My wife likes to buy everything at the farmer's market, but I've noticed problems with a lot of the fresh greens. Never actually had her bring home "strange" fruit or vegetables, but now that I saw that photo (what was that?) I have to make sure I try new things!!! One thing she does get from the local farmer's market is fresh honey in varying flavors and it is SO good, and a great alternative to sugar.
Max,
There are flower wine recipes online. I figured if people in old times made it in crocks it can be done in gallon sized glass pickle jars. Check your library perhaps for more recipes. You may want to learn from local people too. The only ideas I could offer are those others gave me, one person suggested I use potassium metabisulfate to sterilize the fermentation vessel and bottles, instead of bleach water. Another suggested Cote des Blancs yeast, instead of baking yeast. The product with the legit wine yeast turned out a bit better. I siphon off the clear liquid from the the sludgy "lees" using a length of fish tank tubing, but there may well be other more standard methods. The big work is finding enough flowers and processing the petals to make the "must". After that it's mostly stirring and siphoning off. Hope you have fun.
We do this with green onions/chives. During the winter we plant them in a pot on the window sill. They eventually get thin and spiney, but you can certainly get more than one harvest from them.
Thank you for your input, Jason. I had heard about "roboadvisors" in legal matters, but not in financial ones. It is pretty crazy that futurologists and trend watchers are already predicting that absolutely everything will be possible to outsource by 2040! Do you think that year prediction is plausible or completely far off?
That's great to hear Kelly. So glad to hear that Amazon was willing to replace your stolen printer, that must have been a great relief. Printers are not cheap!
I've had some awesome customer service experiences with both USAA and Amazon. Wasn't surprised to see that Amazon was willing to replace that guy's stolen Playstation - we had a box with a printer stolen from our doorstep once and they didn't hesitate to send another. They were also great about quickly resolving issues when things were sent to wrong addresses - refreshing to see from such a mammoth company.
To replace the antibacterial soap, I came across a recipe for a bath soap I'm going to try. It's a 1:2 ratio - 1 bar soap, grated to 2 cups boiling water. When dissolved (may need to heat a little) cool and it will thicken. I'll use one of the empty soap bottles I've saved, and I'm going to try this with Ivory soap because its inexpensive.
I've also used an empty hand soap bottle to fill from my mega-bottle of shampoo that I get from Sams. It usually comes with it's own pump that dispenses 3x the amount you actually need. The hand pump dispenses just about the right amount. I noticed that when we travel we don't use very much of the little sample shampoo compared to what we use at home, so I figured that we could cut back a little. Works like a charm! By the way, I save those little bottles and fill them up with the products I usually use and take them when I travel. No sense in taking a specially purchased bottle of any size when I'm notorious for leaving them in the shower!
I'm quite a ways from retirement, but I'd like the flexibility of being able to retire wherever my children are.
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I want to retire around my current area - Minneapolis, MN.
Since my family is mostly from NC, then I would like to retire in my area since we have a great hospital and my youngest daughter will always need some form of medical care and both of my oldest daughters will probably be employed in the hospital here
I would love to be somewhere by the ocean, traveling the world when we aren't at home working part time!
Wow. Still fraud in my mind. You're causing the other persons insurance to go up so you can buy a new tv? Get a life! Use the money for what it is intended for. And if you don't? I hope someone without insurance hits you, because you honestly deserve it.
I like expensive things. Unfortunately I'm not rich so I simply buy used. I'm wearing a Rolex GMT that I bought 20 years ago for $1400.00 I could sell it now, on Ebay, for about $3000.00. Driving a 2004 Mercedes S500 with the AMG sport package. Cost new over $100,000. Bought it three years ago for $15,000. In two years I'll sell it for about $10,000 and buy another, five years newer. Been doing that every five years, this is my fifth one and what a fantastic ride it is.
Plus many belong to Surcharge Free ATM Networks and/or the Shared Branch Network providing members with up to 30,000 free ATM's or over 5,300 shared locations to match any big bank.
I'VE SEEN DOZENS OF SMART TVS THAT ARE NOT 3D.
I'm drawn to southern Utah. The natural beauty is unparalleled. Haven't visited or researched it enough to narrow down a community.
While I agree with 80% of the post, two issues do not fit in, certainly not in my life. I am not a truly patient person, obviously, because I do not have time for lots of things. And "who do you think you are" is "dismissive of the other person's needs?" Who NEEDS to tell me this? Our days are numbered, we do not all have time. I do not hate, don't even say "I don't like" most of the time. It's more accurate to say "I don't love" (whatever it is). And I don't love keeping books on what I hate or how to spend my time. But keep up the 80% good work. Modify the other 20% before prescribing next time. Thanks.
This actually helps a lot. My wife likes to buy everything at the farmer's market, but I've noticed problems with a lot of the fresh greens. Never actually had her bring home "strange" fruit or vegetables, but now that I saw that photo (what was that?) I have to make sure I try new things!!! One thing she does get from the local farmer's market is fresh honey in varying flavors and it is SO good, and a great alternative to sugar.
Anywhere near family.
I already like it where I live!
Somewhere warm, maybe Texas or Arizona!
Max,
There are flower wine recipes online. I figured if people in old times made it in crocks it can be done in gallon sized glass pickle jars. Check your library perhaps for more recipes. You may want to learn from local people too. The only ideas I could offer are those others gave me, one person suggested I use potassium metabisulfate to sterilize the fermentation vessel and bottles, instead of bleach water. Another suggested Cote des Blancs yeast, instead of baking yeast. The product with the legit wine yeast turned out a bit better. I siphon off the clear liquid from the the sludgy "lees" using a length of fish tank tubing, but there may well be other more standard methods. The big work is finding enough flowers and processing the petals to make the "must". After that it's mostly stirring and siphoning off. Hope you have fun.
We do this with green onions/chives. During the winter we plant them in a pot on the window sill. They eventually get thin and spiney, but you can certainly get more than one harvest from them.
Originally, we didn't plant them in soil and just kept them in water. Here's the post:
http://paintingontheceiling.blogspot.com/2013/03/green-onions.html
Happy frugal living, everyone!
Croatia! (Or Portugal.)
I'd add "new clothes" to the list. The thrift store has saved me a bundle, especially since i have to dress up for work.
I would love to retire somewhere near Portland, OR.
Thank you for your input, Jason. I had heard about "roboadvisors" in legal matters, but not in financial ones. It is pretty crazy that futurologists and trend watchers are already predicting that absolutely everything will be possible to outsource by 2040! Do you think that year prediction is plausible or completely far off?
That's great to hear Kelly. So glad to hear that Amazon was willing to replace your stolen printer, that must have been a great relief. Printers are not cheap!
I'd like to retire in Spain to be near my family and to enjoy the leisurely pace of life (and great food).
I've had some awesome customer service experiences with both USAA and Amazon. Wasn't surprised to see that Amazon was willing to replace that guy's stolen Playstation - we had a box with a printer stolen from our doorstep once and they didn't hesitate to send another. They were also great about quickly resolving issues when things were sent to wrong addresses - refreshing to see from such a mammoth company.