What do you think women used before brands like Kotex and Tampax came along? It's unnecessary unless your budget seriously won't allow for disposables. But why would you want to.
Although, things like reusable breast pads are far more conventional than disposables. Practically the same instance, but for breast milk.
Thanks Lauren -- I appreciate it. Good point too (about decluttering to freshen the look of a home). Nothing makes a room look better than clearing a bit a space!
I do canning, cooking and gardening, make my own household cleaners and laundry soap. Traded extra mulch that I had to a neighbor and they loaned me their tiller to use in my garden. We also trade extra produce from our gardens. I can't get cucumbers to grow well in my yard but my neighbor always has plenty to share.
The best I got was to network and make sure you have people review your resume for grammatical and spelling errors. Traveling on a budget was a good read.
Terrific article! You made me smile! Yes, there are quite a few people who spend their money so foolishly. Even if you have 100 million dollars but don't know how to budget, you can go broke one day. Not a rocket science! The perfect proof is all those lottery winners. Rich or poor - use your brain!
Most of what I own is second hand. By perusing thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales, I have good quality things that no one knows I bought for about 10% of their original retail value. I wear cashmere sweaters in the winter because I find them at a charity shop for $3 each. My favorite thrift store sells all their clothing and shoes for $2 - mostly designer. There is a lady at our local flea market who sells kitchenware for 10 cents an item. Auctions fill in with some larger purchases. Unless my fortunes change, I'll never be able to afford retail. Thankfully, I don't need to in order to have nice things.
I enjoy reading, so to relax, I like to read something from the library or on my Kindle. I also enjoy Sudoku (and even though it can be tough, I also find it relaxing), so I will do a puzzle or two when I want to relax also. Likewise, going to the gym can be "relaxing" for me as a SAHM, where I cat get some time alone to use the elliptical or stationary bike or treadmill while reading and not having to worry about my toddler while she's in the gym's daycare area. Even doing grocery shopping (or running other errands) can be relaxing. I either leave my daughter at home with my husband or drop her off at the child watch area of my local grocery store and take my time!
Oh, great tip on the the strap adjustment. I'll give that a try. I suppose a less elegant solution might be a couple of pieces electrical tape.
My experience with off-leash heeling and walking matches yours. Once the Easy Walk fixed the pulling -- and the stress connected with it -- it was a lot easier to work on the other stuff.
As for Humphrey and Stay -- Do you mind if I share what worked with Doughty? I trained her on Stay two ways. The first was recommended by the trainer -- I asked Doughty to 'Sit' and 'Stay', moved a couple of steps away, counted silently to five, then called her over and rewarded with a treat. Over time I gradually increased the distance between me and Doughty and the duration of the Stay. It wasn't long before I could move to another room and call her to my side.
The second way is a lot more fun. We play a "Hide and Go Seek" game in which she sits and stays while I hide one of her toys. I make a big production of it, ducking in and out of rooms to throw her off. I return to where she is and send her off with a "Take It!" command. You'll need to work up to this one, too, and reward Humphrey when he Stays until you give him the "Take It" command rather than bolt as soon as you reappear.
There is something else you need to seriously think about - your partner and the addition of possible children - if possible, buy the home before you get married - it'll save you lots of hassle later on if you separate.
I have this harness and it has made life SOOOOO much easier. We have Humphrey, a 47 lb German shepherd/Lab mix, who is 8 months old.
Walking Humphrey used to really hurt my neck, shoulders and hand because he would pull so much. Plus, he would often get choked from pulling so hard, and I was afraid I would damage his throat. We worked on training him not to pull, but it was only helping a bit. I refused to take him out where there would be a lot of people simply because he was too hard to handle. Don't get me wrong, he is incredibly sweet and not a bit aggressive, but he was so darn happy to see everyone that he always wanted to run over and greet them. Not everyone wants a 47 lb slobbering puppy jumping on them.
The first time we put the harness on him it was like we had a different dog. Now I can take him out among people and as long as he stays on the leash I feel like I can control the situation.
One tip I have is to adjust the harness to the proper size and then sew a few stitches to keep the rings from slipping. The stitches are easy enough to rip out if you need to adjust the harness for growth.
One other tip I have is to make sure you put it out of puppy's reach when not in use. We left Humphrey's on the coffee table only to find it chewed through a half an hour later. We were at the store the next day buying the replacement.
Another bonus using this is that Humphrey has learned to heel. When we are walking I say "Next to me." and he moves right next to me and gets a treat. If he is off leash all I have to say is "Next to me." and he runs right over and stands next to me waiting for a treat. Now if he can just figure out "Stay".
Me, I like to settle on the couch with the cats and read a book - preferably one from the library.. Coffee/tea/beer is optional, depending on the time of day and/or my mood.
Here on the other side of the pond it's just been announced that Kerry Katona of Atomic Kitten has just gone bankrupt a second time. She's blown millions and is in a worse financial position than probably anyone reading this site. Crazy.
Good to see some celebs who do know the value of money!
Are questions about age appropriate? I once had an interview with a person at a private company. I was asked directly, "How old are you?" I did an appropriate side step by asking if age or rather physical ability was important to the job. The interviewer would not let it go. He asked when I graduated from high school. I just gave up in the interview since I got the sense that this guy would not be hiring me. So I just told him and other illegal questions. I'm smarter now and I would probably just end the interview by saying that 'the job requirements do not appear to fit my profile'. That way, I wouldn't have to endure the list of illegal questions. I reported him to the headhunting firm that sent me for the interview, but should I have made a claim against him for doing this type of interview questioning? I sometimes think of the poor lady he had crying in his last interview (his words not mine) because of the interviewing questions.
We sold our first house in 2 days and our second in 30 days. What helped the most was choosing a desirable neighborhood and buying at a good price (so that we could sell at decent price). Plus, choosing a good agent to represent us (there are great ones and some that are not very professional).
I think your point about being emotionally ready is a great one, often overlooked by sellers. I learned this when we tried to buy houses, making decent offers that were snubbed. The agents and owners tried to say we were making too-low offers ($1,000 below asking price for example on houses that had been listed for 12 months or more) when the owners just weren't ready to move.
I could certainly use one of these for our dog. The walks would be so much more pleasurable and it would make walking her a lot easier for my wifey. Well probably just pick one up from Amazon or eBay.
Zoning out online or in front of the tv.
Will this work in Florida?
Listerene the yellow bad tasting kind. 50 50 water listerene Spray on grass around patio. Kills instantly and last a while.
What do you think women used before brands like Kotex and Tampax came along? It's unnecessary unless your budget seriously won't allow for disposables. But why would you want to.
Although, things like reusable breast pads are far more conventional than disposables. Practically the same instance, but for breast milk.
What kind of dog is the one with the ball rope toy?
Thanks Lauren -- I appreciate it. Good point too (about decluttering to freshen the look of a home). Nothing makes a room look better than clearing a bit a space!
I do canning, cooking and gardening, make my own household cleaners and laundry soap. Traded extra mulch that I had to a neighbor and they loaned me their tiller to use in my garden. We also trade extra produce from our gardens. I can't get cucumbers to grow well in my yard but my neighbor always has plenty to share.
The best I got was to network and make sure you have people review your resume for grammatical and spelling errors. Traveling on a budget was a good read.
Oh to relax and unwind, I love to work on my jigsaw puzzle and listen to music! Always helps me!
Only the first one is still up... couldn't you just have explained them?
I take a walk or listen to music.
Terrific article! You made me smile! Yes, there are quite a few people who spend their money so foolishly. Even if you have 100 million dollars but don't know how to budget, you can go broke one day. Not a rocket science! The perfect proof is all those lottery winners. Rich or poor - use your brain!
Most of what I own is second hand. By perusing thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales, I have good quality things that no one knows I bought for about 10% of their original retail value. I wear cashmere sweaters in the winter because I find them at a charity shop for $3 each. My favorite thrift store sells all their clothing and shoes for $2 - mostly designer. There is a lady at our local flea market who sells kitchenware for 10 cents an item. Auctions fill in with some larger purchases. Unless my fortunes change, I'll never be able to afford retail. Thankfully, I don't need to in order to have nice things.
I enjoy reading, so to relax, I like to read something from the library or on my Kindle. I also enjoy Sudoku (and even though it can be tough, I also find it relaxing), so I will do a puzzle or two when I want to relax also. Likewise, going to the gym can be "relaxing" for me as a SAHM, where I cat get some time alone to use the elliptical or stationary bike or treadmill while reading and not having to worry about my toddler while she's in the gym's daycare area. Even doing grocery shopping (or running other errands) can be relaxing. I either leave my daughter at home with my husband or drop her off at the child watch area of my local grocery store and take my time!
Thank you for mentioning my article!
Oh, great tip on the the strap adjustment. I'll give that a try. I suppose a less elegant solution might be a couple of pieces electrical tape.
My experience with off-leash heeling and walking matches yours. Once the Easy Walk fixed the pulling -- and the stress connected with it -- it was a lot easier to work on the other stuff.
As for Humphrey and Stay -- Do you mind if I share what worked with Doughty? I trained her on Stay two ways. The first was recommended by the trainer -- I asked Doughty to 'Sit' and 'Stay', moved a couple of steps away, counted silently to five, then called her over and rewarded with a treat. Over time I gradually increased the distance between me and Doughty and the duration of the Stay. It wasn't long before I could move to another room and call her to my side.
The second way is a lot more fun. We play a "Hide and Go Seek" game in which she sits and stays while I hide one of her toys. I make a big production of it, ducking in and out of rooms to throw her off. I return to where she is and send her off with a "Take It!" command. You'll need to work up to this one, too, and reward Humphrey when he Stays until you give him the "Take It" command rather than bolt as soon as you reappear.
Thanks for the comment and the tip!
There is something else you need to seriously think about - your partner and the addition of possible children - if possible, buy the home before you get married - it'll save you lots of hassle later on if you separate.
I have this harness and it has made life SOOOOO much easier. We have Humphrey, a 47 lb German shepherd/Lab mix, who is 8 months old.
Walking Humphrey used to really hurt my neck, shoulders and hand because he would pull so much. Plus, he would often get choked from pulling so hard, and I was afraid I would damage his throat. We worked on training him not to pull, but it was only helping a bit. I refused to take him out where there would be a lot of people simply because he was too hard to handle. Don't get me wrong, he is incredibly sweet and not a bit aggressive, but he was so darn happy to see everyone that he always wanted to run over and greet them. Not everyone wants a 47 lb slobbering puppy jumping on them.
The first time we put the harness on him it was like we had a different dog. Now I can take him out among people and as long as he stays on the leash I feel like I can control the situation.
One tip I have is to adjust the harness to the proper size and then sew a few stitches to keep the rings from slipping. The stitches are easy enough to rip out if you need to adjust the harness for growth.
One other tip I have is to make sure you put it out of puppy's reach when not in use. We left Humphrey's on the coffee table only to find it chewed through a half an hour later. We were at the store the next day buying the replacement.
Another bonus using this is that Humphrey has learned to heel. When we are walking I say "Next to me." and he moves right next to me and gets a treat. If he is off leash all I have to say is "Next to me." and he runs right over and stands next to me waiting for a treat. Now if he can just figure out "Stay".
My favorite comment is to consider the cash the buyer has available. It's an excellent point that many may not think of as they get offers.
Me, I like to settle on the couch with the cats and read a book - preferably one from the library.. Coffee/tea/beer is optional, depending on the time of day and/or my mood.
When I worked at a bakery, the staff got a decent discount (25%) but got to take home day old breads and pastries for free.
Here on the other side of the pond it's just been announced that Kerry Katona of Atomic Kitten has just gone bankrupt a second time. She's blown millions and is in a worse financial position than probably anyone reading this site. Crazy.
Good to see some celebs who do know the value of money!
Are questions about age appropriate? I once had an interview with a person at a private company. I was asked directly, "How old are you?" I did an appropriate side step by asking if age or rather physical ability was important to the job. The interviewer would not let it go. He asked when I graduated from high school. I just gave up in the interview since I got the sense that this guy would not be hiring me. So I just told him and other illegal questions. I'm smarter now and I would probably just end the interview by saying that 'the job requirements do not appear to fit my profile'. That way, I wouldn't have to endure the list of illegal questions. I reported him to the headhunting firm that sent me for the interview, but should I have made a claim against him for doing this type of interview questioning? I sometimes think of the poor lady he had crying in his last interview (his words not mine) because of the interviewing questions.
We sold our first house in 2 days and our second in 30 days. What helped the most was choosing a desirable neighborhood and buying at a good price (so that we could sell at decent price). Plus, choosing a good agent to represent us (there are great ones and some that are not very professional).
I think your point about being emotionally ready is a great one, often overlooked by sellers. I learned this when we tried to buy houses, making decent offers that were snubbed. The agents and owners tried to say we were making too-low offers ($1,000 below asking price for example on houses that had been listed for 12 months or more) when the owners just weren't ready to move.
I could certainly use one of these for our dog. The walks would be so much more pleasurable and it would make walking her a lot easier for my wifey. Well probably just pick one up from Amazon or eBay.