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musicalsilver

Anybody have anything good today?

musicalsilver

I think BOGO should be exclusively reserved for buy one get one FREE. These Stride Rite emails keep getting my hopes up.

BC&LM

I think it's stupid that they make dresses that have the belts sewn in rather than detachable. If the belt gets screwed up, then the whole dress is ruined. If it's detachable, you can just replace it.

BC&LM

I hate wearing rings, so I am not too keen on wearing my wedding ring (though I do anyway, especially to work and social functions.) When LO and I go out and he hasn't pooped yet, I purposely don't wear my ring because I don't want to change a poopy diaper while wearing a ring or risk taking it off and losing it.

I also didn't bring my engagement ring on a girls' trip to Las Vegas because I was afraid of getting mugged or something. I asked my husband (then my fiancé) if it was okay, and he was totally cool with it because he trusts me.

That being said, when I don't wear my ring, I do have those moments where I am like, "Crap, I lost it." Then I remember I never wore it in the first place.

numbersgirl08

I really dislike homes that are decorated cookie cutter like everyone else. I like some character to a house. It doesn't have to be expensive - just something that makes it different and interesting.

I also am an interior decorating snob and spend too much time reading style blogs.

needanustart

I hated all that talk about how great fall is the other day. Summer 4-Eva.

mshukh

@Bleachy14, that's so true. And despite the public perception, the pit bulls and types are much less likely to be aggressive to humans than some other dogs out there since those that showed human aggression were culled from the gene pool. Dog aggression, however, is very prevalent. 

Every dog is an individual and should be treated as such (while taking into consideration certain breed characteristics); it is important to note, however, certain things like true aggression (dog or human) cannot be cured completely. It can be managed through training, though, quite well. 

I don't have a UO yet. But I'll try to think of one. 

TheTamedShrew

I don't have any feelings about Robin Williams or celebrity deaths in general. I don't like how it's trending. There is enough death & suicide all over the world and in our personal lives that isn't blown up in the news. I understand depression and what it is (My mom battled depression most of her life). I don't like waking up every day seeing it splattered all over social media. I acknowledge that it is sad, but that is all I can say about it. Now I wish everyone would just stop and let his family mourn. 

Go ahead and flame me.

WasNotWas

@thetamedshrew this is a letter from his daughter, I'm sure the family is happy that the topic of mental health is being discussed in the media. When you grow up with someone entertaining you in the way RW did it's a connection that is deep, hence the sorrow at his loss. While you may know depression, many don't (as evidenced by that jerkoff that told one of our June moms that she just needs to faith harder), the more of a national discussion we can spark the greater chance treatment will be more available and the stigma will fade

My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that’s gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will forever be grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments. While Ill never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, theres minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions. It doesn’t help the pain, but at least its a burden countless others now know we carry, and so many have offered to help lighten the load. Thank you for that.

To those he touched who are sending kind words, know that one of his favorite things in the world was to make you all laugh. As for those who are sending negativity, know that some small, giggling part of him is sending a flock of pigeons to your house to poop on your car. Right after youve had it washed. After all, he loved to laugh too.

Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls Ive ever known, and while there are few things I know for certain right now, one of them is that not just my world, but the entire world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence. Well just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again.

phishgirl29

I read this on Us dot com  this morning regarding the suicide details.  

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/coroner-defends-release-of-robin-williams-death-details-after-outcry-2014148

ASmallWonder

musicalsilver said:

I think BOGO should be exclusively reserved for buy one get one FREE. These Stride Rite emails keep getting my hopes up.

OMG yes!  I mean hell, if I buy one I can always get another one.  It's the implied "free" that people want.  So misleading :-p

nikel13

I would love to be a couponer, but I don't think that you are saving any money buying things you don't usually use or need just because there is a coupon (like extreme couponers).

Lizzybizzy80

kari5186 said:

Gin is infinitely better than vodka.

Boom.

I heart you but gin is only for when nothing else potent is available, like at my grandma's house.

ETA and if you knew my grandma you would know why I would need something potent.

LaBellaVida

Cantaloupe is gross. I hate all melons. Yuck!

LaBellaVida

^^Same.

Lizzybizzy80

I'm not really extreme....but give me all your coupons. I get a huge thrill inspecting my grocery receipt. The best is when they pay you to take stuff off their hands.

itsStackie

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

WasNotWas

42Butterflies said:

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

But you get one for half price. I almost always leave behind the "free" one.

Freeze the bread!!!

needanustart

People leave free bread behind?!?! Please send me your bread. I make like 40 pb&js a week. I definitely buy on sale and freeze.

needanustart

steamboat123 said:

I thought of it- I normally don't get trigger warnings. Maybe I'm insensitive. In the article like @numbersgirl08‌ I appreciate it, but all the time? I'm not sure how the warning is that much better.

My problem with them is then I HAVE to read it, because what is going through my head not knowing details is worse about half the time.

dmlk413

steamboat123 said:

I thought of it- I normally don't get trigger warnings. Maybe I'm insensitive. In the article like @numbersgirl08‌ I appreciate it, but all the time? I'm not sure how the warning is that much better.

This is my UO too, I was just too chicken to post it.

GraceInCA

The extreme couponing is ridiculous. "Look! I got 72 bottles of salad dressing!" Great, but they'll expire before you even finish a dozen of them. 53 toothbrushes? Why? I have four new extra toothbrushes in a drawer for visiting guests, but I use a Sonicare for myself. What would I do with all of them? I guess I could donate them to a shelter or something. It just seems pointless to hoard all of that stuff.

Also, the coupons are mostly for products I don't use. I don't buy very many processed foods, I shop mostly organic, and don't buy regular household and cleaning stuff. When someone tells me, "You're throwing money away by not couponing!", it's bullshit. It's for stuff I'd never buy anyway. I don't care if the coupon makes it cheap or free.

TheTamedShrew

WasNotWas said:

@thetamedshrew this is a letter from his daughter, I'm sure the family is happy that the topic of mental health is being discussed in the media. When you grow up with someone entertaining you in the way RW did it's a connection that is deep, hence the sorrow at his loss. While you may know depression, many don't (as evidenced by that jerkoff that told one of our June moms that she just needs to faith harder), the more of a national discussion we can spark the greater chance treatment will be more available and the stigma will fade

My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that’s gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will forever be grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments. While Ill never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, theres minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions. It doesn’t help the pain, but at least its a burden countless others now know we carry, and so many have offered to help lighten the load. Thank you for that.

To those he touched who are sending kind words, know that one of his favorite things in the world was to make you all laugh. As for those who are sending negativity, know that some small, giggling part of him is sending a flock of pigeons to your house to poop on your car. Right after youve had it washed. After all, he loved to laugh too.

Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls Ive ever known, and while there are few things I know for certain right now, one of them is that not just my world, but the entire world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence. Well just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again.

Stuck in the box!

 This might get long...

Sorry it took me a minute to get back to this. I truly empathize with his daughter and can understand how having millions share in her loss is "minorly" comforting, BUT, when it comes to media, there is so much negative that comes along with the positive. Like nykkol was talking about. From what I have seen, his daughter is receiving abuse along with empathy. It's just a constant stream hitting you in the face every time you turn on the T.V. or log in to social media. Some of it is heartfelt, but a lot of it is petty debates (the Matt Walsh BS) and glamorization. Having lost someone recently in my personal life it just rubs me wrong. It's just that everyone feels the need to say something about it (even I did). Then I stepped back and realized that 90% of my FB friends said something about Robin Williams' death, and only a handful said anything about my mom. I understand that his fame makes this a chance to raise awareness, but why did none of my friends say anything about awareness of oral cancer when my mom passed? Or depression for that matter? 

My original point was that I can't feel anything about someone's death who I do not know (even if I do see him as one of the great entertainers), when I have lost someone imperative recently. I find it disingenuous that so many people feel the need to "mourn" this loss that more than likely doesn't really affect them on a personal level. I find it too trendy in a very morbid way. I don't expect anyone else to feel the same as I do. Even my own sister seemed to be affected by it. I just would rather not see it everywhere for weeks when I am emotionally dealing with a much deeper and personal loss.

ilovemarfa

My husband's cousin extreme coupons. She posts pics of her buys all of the time. She then turns around and sells a lot of it! She have her mom carload and has her mom selling her stuff at rummage sales at local churches. Who does that?!? She also makes up baskets and sells them. For example she will make a first aide basket with bandaids, Tylenol, etc. She peddles these things on Facebook. Unbelievable.

The whole extreme couponing doesn't really appeal to me nor would I ever be able to do it. I buy mostly organic foods and a lot if produce and coupons for that kind of stuff doesn't come around much. I suppose I can go crazy and collect coupons for toilet paper and paper towels but I don't want 1,000 toiletries hanging around in my linen closet.

TheTamedShrew

I also have to add that I DO condone any posts that try to battle the stigma around mental illness. I worked in mental health before I had E, and I agree that a lot of people need to be aware and educated on what depression is. I just wish a majority of what is being said focused on that topic alone.

GraceInCA

@mcbush It's probably because I'm so old and I've been doing this a very long time, but I can throw myself together for work in about 15 minutes, shower included. But on the days I spend more time and make an effort, I definitely look better. That's rare though. Trying to hustle two kids out the door in the morning and a dog to daycare takes up enough time.

lioness13

itsStackie said:

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

When there is a BOGO at Publix (where shopping is a pleasure) they just give the 1 item for 1/2 price. Just today on my lunch break I bought a pack of square paper cake plates that were BOGO for half off. I didn't want 2 packs because I don't need 2.

lioness13

WasNotWas said:

42Butterflies said:

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

But you get one for half price. I almost always leave behind the "free" one.

Freeze the bread!!!

Thawed out frozen bread does not taste as good. Its kinda gross actually...

lioness13

Taking off rings to change a poopie diaper? Do people really get knuckle deep in poop? I don't think its that serious.

Monkeybutt80

extreme couponing - I just don't get it. I am such a product whore, I change my tooth paste every time, I change my shampoo every time.... I just get bored and by the time I used up the entire tube/ container, I want something different. 

Re: getting ready in the morning. It takes me longer to get ready for work than to go out with friends, mainly because I need to look professional and put together for work, but not to hang out with my friends. I never do my hair other than put some oil in it and that's probably the only reason I can get ready under 30 mins. However, I actually enjoy getting ready in the morning. I feel like it's my pampering time, even if it is a bit rushed.  Now, if we are talking about an event involving pictures like a wedding, it takes me an hour and half to get ready bc I do my hair, but that's rare. 

my UO - in light of RW's death.....  When Michael Jackson died, my first reaction was "good. he wont hurt any more kids" I get that he made amazing music but I feel like at the end of his life, he did more harm to the world than good. 

GraceInCA

Bleachy14 said:

GraceInCA said:

@mcbush It's probably because I'm so old and I've been doing this a very long time, but I can throw myself together for work in about 15 minutes, shower included. But on the days I spend more time and make an effort, I definitely look better. That's rare though. Trying to hustle two kids out the door in the morning and a dog to daycare takes up enough time.

Whaaaat?! How is that possible! It's a big deal if I can just shower in 10 minutes, let alone get ready to go! Dang that impressive!

I'm an old lady, so I've had lots of experience in doing this. Strip down, start shower, get in and wash (hair washed 3x weekly or so), get out, towel off, brush teeth and put in contacts if I haven't done it before the shower, moisturize, apply some amount of makeup (as little as just lip gloss, as much as BB or CC cream, mineral foundation, blush, and mascara), put on clothes and shoes, trot downstairs, often with baby under my arm and big kid nagging me about breakfast.

WasNotWas

lioness13 said:

WasNotWas said:

42Butterflies said:

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

But you get one for half price. I almost always leave behind the "free" one.

Freeze the bread!!!

Thawed out frozen bread does not taste as good. Its kinda gross actually...

I don't know that I ever eat "raw" bread, I toast any bread I eat anyway so the taste is the same to me

BC&LM

kari5186 said:

Gin is infinitely better than vodka.

Boom.

Vomit. Gin is the nastiest liquor I have ever had!

BC&LM

melOHdy said:

Mine is probably a confession:

I've never taken my wedding ring off to change a diaper.

I wouldn't, but my LO struggles sometimes during diaper changes and mine has a little line of diamond chips on it. I could just see poop getting stuck in the crevices where the diamonds are inlaid.

BC&LM

nikel13 said:

I would love to be a couponer, but I don't think that you are saving any money buying things you don't usually use or need just because there is a coupon (like extreme couponers).

Most couponers I know just buy what they use: toothpaste, diapers, etc. Those stupid shows give couponers a bad name!

BC&LM

lioness13 said:

Taking off rings to change a poopie diaper? Do people really get knuckle deep in poop? I don't think its that serious.

Oh I have gotten poop on my hands before when changing LO. But if that doesn't happen to you I could see why you wouldn't understand it. To each her own!

BC&LM

WasNotWas said:

lioness13 said:

WasNotWas said:

42Butterflies said:

itsStackie said:

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

But you get one for half price. I almost always leave behind the "free" one.

Freeze the bread!!!

Thawed out frozen bread does not taste as good. Its kinda gross actually...



I don't know that I ever eat "raw" bread, I toast any bread I eat anyway so the taste is the same to me


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Yes! Toasted bread is the only way I make my sandwiches at home!

needanustart

lioness13 said:

WasNotWas said:

42Butterflies said:

itsStackie said:

Going along with coupons and BOGOs. Publix has real BOGOs, I get that some people won't use both loafs of bread, but it really bothers me when they leave the free one behind!

But you get one for half price. I almost always leave behind the "free" one.

Freeze the bread!!!

Thawed out frozen bread does not taste as good. Its kinda gross actually...


The bread is rarely for adults, so these ankle biters can deal with thawed bread

numbersgirl08

@mcbush‌ I wish I could wear scrubs to work but unfortunately I can't. I also have to look "professional" for work. The only reason I can get ready in 30 min or less is because I started showering at night. I have nasty oily hair and have to wash it t LEAST every other day and def on the days I have meetings. If I showered in the morning, between the shower, blow drying, quick straightening of my hair, makeup, picking out and putting on clothes, I've never been able to get that under 45 min. And I don't wear much makeup or do my hair really nice. If I shower the night before I can do it in 20/25 min.

I think partly because I'm just not awake fully in the morning for at least an hour. I'm just slower then because my brain isn't fully functioning

numbersgirl08

Also, regarding trigger warnings, I pretty much always think it's going to be worse than it is. Like on my article, I did warn on it, but apparently it was a lot worse to other people. I think I just have a weird ability to separate myself from things. Sometimes I think I'm super abnormal, and the responses on that article just made me feel like tht even more. I don't like it when people get upset by things like that but I just really didn't expect it!

Maybe I'm broken.

riansmommie

@numbersgirl08 said:

Also, regarding trigger warnings, I pretty much always think it's going to be worse than it is. Like on my article, I did warn on it, but apparently it was a lot worse to other people. I think I just have a weird ability to separate myself from things. Sometimes I think I'm super abnormal, and the responses on that article just made me feel like tht even more. I don't like it when people get upset by things like that but I just really didn't expect it!

Maybe I'm broken.

Well if you're broken I am too. I was totally expecting something way worse when I opened that article based off of responses to it. I read those first paragraphs and thought wait did I miss something!? Guess I'm good at separating myself from the story as well.