Collect items for your house only where it is useful. Don't even let it in your front door till it passes this test. If you really want to eliminate clutter from your life, you will need to have some discipline.
If one buys into the hype, then sure. Valentine's Day can become a matter of who buys the biggest bouquet of the reddest roses and the largest, most lace-smothered box of chocolates possible. It can be about fine dining and theater, with a rented tux and ballroom gown, costing a month or two's wages.
I don't do it that way. I love my family, not my wallet, and having a day set aside for thinking of how dear they are to me is a great thing! I'm going to make heart-shaped pancakes for the kids, I hope to make a cake (heart shaped or not) and I'm going to think hard about how I can show my family how much I love them. Me too - it's been forever since I did my nails, and I'll take extra special care with my hair. Thought and time are the main currency I'll be spending, and it's going to work out well.
The month of days between mid-January and mid-February are among the hardest for those hit by the winter blues. I *need* to look forward to Valentine's Day.
To put this simply, yes. Valentines Day has been lost in all the mindless advertisements and sweet treats that happen every year. Back in the day people were writing their own pomes, cards, and gifts. Today all I see is people fighting over the newest Hanna montana, or Edward valentine cards. Great way to show love, nobility, and admiration.
Absolutely. 364 days of the year, love is held sacred in its ephemeral, intangible beauty; on Valentine's Day, we measure it with a price tag. Poets throughout the ages have struggled to describe love in human language; on Valentine's Day, love is reduced to ten letters on a sugar heart. Kids learn to judge the affection of their peers by how many perforated Spongebob Squarepants Valentines they get during the class exchange. All in all, a holiday which purports to celebrate love has actually begun to quantify and cheapen it.
My husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day as it is not in our religious traditions. Yet, I have a soft place in my...heart...for it and so does he, because it is in the popular culture, we grew up with it in school, and we are mushy. Also, I love the color red. We have been married for 38 years. Usually, on Valentine's Day, he gives me something little and tells me how much he loves me. And we feel we are doing something a little naughty just because we don't really celebrate V Day! One year he gave me sexy lingerie, but usually it is a rose or red carnations, a small candy gift, and this year it was [yes, he gave it to me early] a beautiful card "To my wife, the love of my life" in red and copper, and I plan to hang it in our room. I don't usually give him a gift that day, or maybe I do but not one that can be giftwrapped.
I've been going to Papa Murphys for at least 7 years. The prices are increasing more than other places while quality is going down. can you say skimping on the ingredients? If they stay on course the will go away soon.
And the major problem with jacking is that you are just concentrating the fusels and stuff. you could probably get rid of them , the "heads", by gently warming your hardjack on a stove to evaporate them without reaching a temperature where the decent ethanol would start going, but you'd still be stuck with a lot of concentrated "tails" stuff, wouldn't you?
if your bill is paid late there is an immediate cut off but if you switch from comcast to wow it takes approx 2-3 months to get your refund. i have in formed everyone in my complex that has comcast to switch to wow due to your bad practices and i made sure this complex has switched to wow. keep the money as long as possible for the interest to build. we are talking about 132 people that i have had switched and i am an attorney. you guys suck.
Goddam hillbillys with your "traditional corn-liquor moonshine" as opposed to "prohibition era hooch". Get with the program.Thought we were all just trying to make some decent, safe, drinkable alcohol here. A sugar/yeast wash will give safer and more consistent results. listen up to zorca and the brewster. And get yourself a hydrometer, an alchometer, and an aquarium heater to keep it fermenting at the right temperature.. Even if you're in the appalachians, you can still make it the modern way. Check out the "smartstill" thing. I know i guy who has one. I have seen the future.........and it's a glorious haze!!!And I wouldn't even bother running anything less than a 10 to 15% wasah through a still............waste of time and effort.
What's the deal with all this inverted snobbery from the hillbillys,about "prohibition era hooch" as opposed to "proper corn-liquor moonshine"? i thought we were all just trying to make some decent harmless alcohol? It all tastes near enough the same when it's properly distilled anyway. Just pay a bit of heed to the brewster. And personally, i'd go for a 10 to 15% wash anyway. Anything less is just a waste of time and too much hassle.
For a home office - you don't talk about picking up free pens & pencils wherever they are offered - fairs, conferences, hotels, etc. Ditto for post-its (there are also samples available on line.) In addition - look for the deals in office supplies in dollar stores! I have bought post-its, pencils, pens, markers and liquid paper there! And at the office stores (Staples, I think), you get credit for recycling your cartridges, which we use towards printer paper. There are also mousepad giveaways and so on. And pick up notepads when you see them offered. For in-house use, who cares if there are ads. I am currently using a Minute Rice notepad! My husband also haunts the sale racks at the office stores for deals on software and other office things.
Go together. It's fun, and you'll both get hot. And you'll both find out a few surprises about what each other likes! I have even sent my boyfriend cell-phone snaps from the dressing room to see what he wants me in!
"Knowing your woman’s size is the most important step of this entire endeavor. It’s like the foundation of your home: without it, you got nothing. Think about it, there is no way you can buy the wrong size and have it turn out okay. Too large and she’ll be wondering if you think she’s really that big. Too small, and she’ll think you’re hinting that she needs to lose a few."
With that said, smaller is always better than bigger. Baggy lingerie? Don't think so.
I will definitely make sure that I do a better job of tracking my expenses so that they will be accessible for next year's filing period. This is great information that I plan to keep in mind as a guide for my part-time business.
CL is not good any more. 95% of every job on CL is a scam of some kind. Virtual agent companies are full for the big cities and intern jobs is the new employer scam to get people to work for free.
In my mind, Valentine's Day is just like Christmas or Halloween in the commercial sphere: every year, the time creep expands a little, and you see the decorations, gifts, and sales just a little bit earlier.
But, just because it happens that way in retail doesn't mean that it needs to be the same in your own home. Especially with the current economy, we've talked about doing something fancier later in the year, when it won't be subject to holiday hype pricing, but at the same time, we might just go hiking and call it a holiday.
Setting aside time for your loved ones -- be they significant others, or friends, or family -- is a good thing, and having a day set aside for it is kinda nice. The key is to not let the Holiday Buying Is Good For America And Means You Love Someone More madness get you.
Thanks for really great tips. My most favourite is the free stuff because when I was growing up my father used to say or imply that if something was free it wasn't very good. As a result I had a bad attitude towards free which locked me up for quite some time. Success on the web is all about free and so if you're not looking for it you'll miss out on lots of things that money just can't buy!!
I like the idea of having a special day to remember to tell people you love them- although I certainly don't think that 1 day is sufficient! However, the hype and commercialism does get to me. Somehow, it seems silly to buy chocolates and heart shaped jewelry to just because its Vday. I'll admit, my bf and I do like to use it as an excuse to have a nice night out though.
It is over commercialized in the sense that there is a big push in the stores and on T.V. for it but then again almost every holiday but Ground Hog day is over commercialized. Its not going to change and may even get worse.
Now having said that, it doesn't mean the day itself means any less just the same as Thanksgiving or Christmas or the Fourth of July mean anything less to those who celebrate it.
My wife and I do nice things for each other on that day simply because it gives us an excuse to do something goofy and silly. We do nice things just because on the other days but on this day it a co-ordinated effort.
I will continue to celebrate all the holidays for their meaning rather than because a commercial tells what to believe and do.
I believe that every day is significant; sacred, if you will.
I also believe that people in the US, as a general rule, overconsume like crazy. It's not just about having special socks to wear on St. Valentine's Day, although nobody can effectively argue that it's a need. It's about taking more than we need from our planet, other humans, and animals, then throwing much of it into a landfill.
I also believe that high-quality, ethically/sustainably produced is an excellent Valentine's Day gift. And that every day is a good one to eat well, live well, and love well.
Collect items for your house only where it is useful. Don't even let it in your front door till it passes this test. If you really want to eliminate clutter from your life, you will need to have some discipline.
If one buys into the hype, then sure. Valentine's Day can become a matter of who buys the biggest bouquet of the reddest roses and the largest, most lace-smothered box of chocolates possible. It can be about fine dining and theater, with a rented tux and ballroom gown, costing a month or two's wages.
I don't do it that way. I love my family, not my wallet, and having a day set aside for thinking of how dear they are to me is a great thing! I'm going to make heart-shaped pancakes for the kids, I hope to make a cake (heart shaped or not) and I'm going to think hard about how I can show my family how much I love them. Me too - it's been forever since I did my nails, and I'll take extra special care with my hair. Thought and time are the main currency I'll be spending, and it's going to work out well.
The month of days between mid-January and mid-February are among the hardest for those hit by the winter blues. I *need* to look forward to Valentine's Day.
To put this simply, yes. Valentines Day has been lost in all the mindless advertisements and sweet treats that happen every year. Back in the day people were writing their own pomes, cards, and gifts. Today all I see is people fighting over the newest Hanna montana, or Edward valentine cards. Great way to show love, nobility, and admiration.
That’s my little rant :)
Matt
Thanks for the tips. I got a great Valentine's Day hotel package at Valentinesdayhoteldeals.com
Absolutely. 364 days of the year, love is held sacred in its ephemeral, intangible beauty; on Valentine's Day, we measure it with a price tag. Poets throughout the ages have struggled to describe love in human language; on Valentine's Day, love is reduced to ten letters on a sugar heart. Kids learn to judge the affection of their peers by how many perforated Spongebob Squarepants Valentines they get during the class exchange. All in all, a holiday which purports to celebrate love has actually begun to quantify and cheapen it.
My husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day as it is not in our religious traditions. Yet, I have a soft place in my...heart...for it and so does he, because it is in the popular culture, we grew up with it in school, and we are mushy. Also, I love the color red. We have been married for 38 years. Usually, on Valentine's Day, he gives me something little and tells me how much he loves me. And we feel we are doing something a little naughty just because we don't really celebrate V Day! One year he gave me sexy lingerie, but usually it is a rose or red carnations, a small candy gift, and this year it was [yes, he gave it to me early] a beautiful card "To my wife, the love of my life" in red and copper, and I plan to hang it in our room. I don't usually give him a gift that day, or maybe I do but not one that can be giftwrapped.
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I've been going to Papa Murphys for at least 7 years. The prices are increasing more than other places while quality is going down. can you say skimping on the ingredients? If they stay on course the will go away soon.
i dont care what you think is appropriate.
And the major problem with jacking is that you are just concentrating the fusels and stuff. you could probably get rid of them , the "heads", by gently warming your hardjack on a stove to evaporate them without reaching a temperature where the decent ethanol would start going, but you'd still be stuck with a lot of concentrated "tails" stuff, wouldn't you?
if your bill is paid late there is an immediate cut off but if you switch from comcast to wow it takes approx 2-3 months to get your refund. i have in formed everyone in my complex that has comcast to switch to wow due to your bad practices and i made sure this complex has switched to wow. keep the money as long as possible for the interest to build. we are talking about 132 people that i have had switched and i am an attorney. you guys suck.
Goddam hillbillys with your "traditional corn-liquor moonshine" as opposed to "prohibition era hooch". Get with the program.Thought we were all just trying to make some decent, safe, drinkable alcohol here. A sugar/yeast wash will give safer and more consistent results. listen up to zorca and the brewster. And get yourself a hydrometer, an alchometer, and an aquarium heater to keep it fermenting at the right temperature.. Even if you're in the appalachians, you can still make it the modern way. Check out the "smartstill" thing. I know i guy who has one. I have seen the future.........and it's a glorious haze!!!And I wouldn't even bother running anything less than a 10 to 15% wasah through a still............waste of time and effort.
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What's the deal with all this inverted snobbery from the hillbillys,about "prohibition era hooch" as opposed to "proper corn-liquor moonshine"? i thought we were all just trying to make some decent harmless alcohol? It all tastes near enough the same when it's properly distilled anyway. Just pay a bit of heed to the brewster. And personally, i'd go for a 10 to 15% wash anyway. Anything less is just a waste of time and too much hassle.
I like Valentine's Day. It causes both of us to stop and remember why we got married in the first place, and celebrate that. I agree with Andrea.
For a home office - you don't talk about picking up free pens & pencils wherever they are offered - fairs, conferences, hotels, etc. Ditto for post-its (there are also samples available on line.) In addition - look for the deals in office supplies in dollar stores! I have bought post-its, pencils, pens, markers and liquid paper there! And at the office stores (Staples, I think), you get credit for recycling your cartridges, which we use towards printer paper. There are also mousepad giveaways and so on. And pick up notepads when you see them offered. For in-house use, who cares if there are ads. I am currently using a Minute Rice notepad! My husband also haunts the sale racks at the office stores for deals on software and other office things.
Go together. It's fun, and you'll both get hot. And you'll both find out a few surprises about what each other likes! I have even sent my boyfriend cell-phone snaps from the dressing room to see what he wants me in!
"Knowing your woman’s size is the most important step of this entire endeavor. It’s like the foundation of your home: without it, you got nothing. Think about it, there is no way you can buy the wrong size and have it turn out okay. Too large and she’ll be wondering if you think she’s really that big. Too small, and she’ll think you’re hinting that she needs to lose a few."
With that said, smaller is always better than bigger. Baggy lingerie? Don't think so.
I will definitely make sure that I do a better job of tracking my expenses so that they will be accessible for next year's filing period. This is great information that I plan to keep in mind as a guide for my part-time business.
CL is not good any more. 95% of every job on CL is a scam of some kind. Virtual agent companies are full for the big cities and intern jobs is the new employer scam to get people to work for free.
In my mind, Valentine's Day is just like Christmas or Halloween in the commercial sphere: every year, the time creep expands a little, and you see the decorations, gifts, and sales just a little bit earlier.
But, just because it happens that way in retail doesn't mean that it needs to be the same in your own home. Especially with the current economy, we've talked about doing something fancier later in the year, when it won't be subject to holiday hype pricing, but at the same time, we might just go hiking and call it a holiday.
Setting aside time for your loved ones -- be they significant others, or friends, or family -- is a good thing, and having a day set aside for it is kinda nice. The key is to not let the Holiday Buying Is Good For America And Means You Love Someone More madness get you.
Thanks for really great tips. My most favourite is the free stuff because when I was growing up my father used to say or imply that if something was free it wasn't very good. As a result I had a bad attitude towards free which locked me up for quite some time. Success on the web is all about free and so if you're not looking for it you'll miss out on lots of things that money just can't buy!!
I like the idea of having a special day to remember to tell people you love them- although I certainly don't think that 1 day is sufficient! However, the hype and commercialism does get to me. Somehow, it seems silly to buy chocolates and heart shaped jewelry to just because its Vday. I'll admit, my bf and I do like to use it as an excuse to have a nice night out though.
It is over commercialized in the sense that there is a big push in the stores and on T.V. for it but then again almost every holiday but Ground Hog day is over commercialized. Its not going to change and may even get worse.
Now having said that, it doesn't mean the day itself means any less just the same as Thanksgiving or Christmas or the Fourth of July mean anything less to those who celebrate it.
My wife and I do nice things for each other on that day simply because it gives us an excuse to do something goofy and silly. We do nice things just because on the other days but on this day it a co-ordinated effort.
I will continue to celebrate all the holidays for their meaning rather than because a commercial tells what to believe and do.
I believe that every day is significant; sacred, if you will.
I also believe that people in the US, as a general rule, overconsume like crazy. It's not just about having special socks to wear on St. Valentine's Day, although nobody can effectively argue that it's a need. It's about taking more than we need from our planet, other humans, and animals, then throwing much of it into a landfill.
I also believe that high-quality, ethically/sustainably produced is an excellent Valentine's Day gift. And that every day is a good one to eat well, live well, and love well.