I ordered lots of books and had them sent to my local library. It was closed for many weeks during the summer. Now they openend again and gave me notice that my pile of books has arrived. But now I am an vacation. I kindly asked them to keep the books for another week for me and they let me know they would do this.
Elastic! 1/2 price clothing at the local thrift shop, so I bought a few pieces which have now been dissected to supply narrow elastic for face masks, as its sold out everywhere!
Cheap pinot noir and fanfiction.
Quote from: okcisok on June 23, 2020, 08:41:52 PMSadly, a toebean was harmed in yesterday's home nail trimming. I made it all the way to the last nail and cut too short, resulting in blood and an entire day of reproachful looks from her while curled up in a tiny, insulted ball on the couch. Cheap things that make you unhappy..?Oh no! I know that heart-achy feeling all too well. It seems that no matter how many times that you try to kiss the injured toebean better, the reproach remains. Since a similar accident in February, my dog turns into a thrashing giant squid whenever I get the clippers or dremel out. I wonder how many games of chase, kisses and butt-scratches it takes to earn forgiveness.I collected rose petals and made rose water. It smells heavenly but I'm not decided on how to use it. Any suggestions?
Sadly, a toebean was harmed in yesterday's home nail trimming. I made it all the way to the last nail and cut too short, resulting in blood and an entire day of reproachful looks from her while curled up in a tiny, insulted ball on the couch. Cheap things that make you unhappy..?
Quote from: TheFrenchCat on August 25, 2020, 07:11:45 PMCheap pinot noir and fanfiction.Tell us more???
Jiffy corn bread mix: $0.552/3 can of cream corn: $0.36The most moist, most delicious, most simple cornbread ever cooked in a cast iron skillet: pricelessTopped with some of my mom's homemade wild blackberry jelly: gastronomic ecstasyMakes enough cornbread for four meals or snacks. Very little nutritional value but not as bad a comfort food as say, boxed macaroni and cheese. :)
Did that once upon a time but my method broke. What's your's?
Quote from: Just Joe on August 10, 2020, 05:05:04 PMDid that once upon a time but my method broke. What's your's?We use a website called ukproxy.tv - they do everything for ya! :) It's great
Jacaranda flowers against a blue sky. They are impossibly purple
Quote from: mspym on November 19, 2020, 04:47:28 PMJacaranda flowers against a blue sky. They are impossibly purpleOoh, I love jacarandas. They don't grow here. I was mesmerized by them when I visited San Diego in late spring.
I have been admiring/lusting after the massive snake plant on display at my fishmonger's for years. It is almost bursting out of its planter so I cheekily asked if I could take a cutting to help tidy it up. I am there almost every week and have a good relationship with the women who work there so they were more than happy for me to help myself. And bonus, the piece I took had roots attached so will establish much quicker than a cutting. Got to love a free indoor plant!
Quote from: lazycow on November 18, 2020, 06:43:44 PMI have been admiring/lusting after the massive snake plant on display at my fishmonger's for years. It is almost bursting out of its planter so I cheekily asked if I could take a cutting to help tidy it up. I am there almost every week and have a good relationship with the women who work there so they were more than happy for me to help myself. And bonus, the piece I took had roots attached so will establish much quicker than a cutting. Got to love a free indoor plant!I wish we lived closer-I’d suggest exchanging cuttings.
Today I found out a coworker is being severely abused by their spouse. I’m grateful for a loving spouse and a family ethos where we strive to treat each other with respect and kindness. Cheap and priceless!
I went on a hike and discovered the woods behind our neighborhood have a bunch of Holly trees. I'm going to take a few cuttings and put them in a wreath. I took some small moss samples too and started some terrariums in old candle containers that I saved over the years. It's a project I've been meaning to do for a while and it feels good to finally have my little window sill moss garden set up.I also bought myself a dried flower bouquet. I'm usually anti cut flowers but these seem like a really nice alternative that will last months if not years. PM me if you want a link to the flowers I found. They're only $37 for a big bouquet that's very colorful. I'm feeling a bit of winter blues especially with social distancing so I'm hoping all these plants will add some cheerfulness to my house.
Also take a look at fake flowers. They are looking better nowadays than they used to look like in the past. We have some nice ones from Ikea. Dried flowers can maybe last for a very long time as well.
