Beauty

[aprilskies]

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@DL2843 wrote:

I feel your pain Dosey. My mother and I spent several hours downsizing the mug collection. About a month ago BF gave me the first "just because" gift. You guessed it ..... a mug. Apparently the look on my face was not quite what he was hoping for.  Some days we Compactors just cannot win.

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I know, it is amazing. It is so hard to get away from it.  Years ago when I first started on my decluttering path, I had a big conversation with a friend of mine. I told her I just dont want chakuhs anymore and that I was getting rid of mine.  No sooner, she decides to give me one and told me that she knew I was getting rid of them but thought of me when she saw it and had to get it.  While I greatly appreciated the sentiment, it didn't make it through my many rounds of decluttering. I hope that didnt sound ungrateful because I was really grateful, but I didnt want to hold onto something for years upon years because someone gave it to me. I kept it for awhile and then let it go.

I no longer take giveaways either. If its something I dont need, I just dont bring it home, free or not, I just dont want the clutter and then the mental fight of getting rid of it or not.

[dosey]

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@FindingMyJoy wrote:

Dosey - What you going to do with your new collection of collectibles? Is her hoard going to slowly become yours?

My mom has a collection of random knick knacks and plates. I always hated having the job of dusting them when I was a kid so I have no desire to ever get them when the time comes.

I received all of my Isomers packages. I know I'll like them and use them but I definitely went overboard this visit. I will need to do a no skincare buying as a goal for September. The one good thing so far re skincare sales? I've avoided buying anything from Paula's Choice's sale! I know it's not yet over but I feel safe that I won't buy since I did items in a prior sale so I have no need of adding to that stash.

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Gosh!  I hope my MIL isn't going to send me everything. I need to call my SIL and see if she received anything.  I put the knick knacks in the garage.  When my MIL visits, I'll put the stuff on display.  I am a little mad.  I told her, just like everyone else in the family did, that I didn't want anything.  I am sure she remembers because her memory is sharp.

I have a few brown bottles, too.  Enough to last for a while.  I've never ordered anything from Paula's Choice and have read about it a lot on this board, so I took a look.  Her cleansers are much larger than Isomers.  A great value.  Isomers C cleanser is only 4 oz.  When I am low on Isomers, I think I will order some samples, but that is months away.

[dosey]

Oshare-girl, thank you for taking my SAHM thoughts exactly how I meant then - as just something to think about.  When you make the decision whether you want to stay home or not, you will do what is best for you and your family.  No one knows your home and personal life better than you do.

After my son was born, I went back to work for nearly a year.  Because I was a customer service manager, sometimes I did not get home until 8 pm.  On those days, I hardly saw DS.  One time, I came home late, and DS was still awake.  He was crying and out of sorts.  Trying to figure out what was wrong, I asked my husband if DS ate all of his dinner.  My husband replied saying that he thought I was going to feed him.  How could I feed him while I was at work?  I told hubs that  HE. HAD. TO. FEED. THE. BABY!  It was then that I knew I needed to be home.  We lost 40% of our income when I quit so that was an adjustment, but I truly do not regret being home with them.  I just wish I had kept up my work skills because I am having such a rough time right now.  I tell myself that it will be alright because it will.

Congratulations and a great big WOO HOO to you on raising remarkable kids!  They are learning financial responsibility early.  It is truly never too soon.

[dosey]

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@DL2843 wrote:

I feel your pain Dosey. My mother and I spent several hours downsizing the mug collection. About a month ago BF gave me the first "just because" gift. You guessed it ..... a mug. Apparently the look on my face was not quite what he was hoping for.  Some days we Compactors just cannot win.

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Ha ha!  He knows you like tea and wanted to give you something useful.  That's sweet.  You'll have to keep that mug.  Perhaps you can repurpose it into something that you need.  Pen holder, planter, vase, key cup, etc.  Maybe as a holder for your nail care stuff, e.g. file, clippers, cuticle oil.

[dosey]

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@aprilskies wrote:

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@DL2843 wrote:

I feel your pain Dosey. My mother and I spent several hours downsizing the mug collection. About a month ago BF gave me the first "just because" gift. You guessed it ..... a mug. Apparently the look on my face was not quite what he was hoping for.  Some days we Compactors just cannot win.

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I know, it is amazing. It is so hard to get away from it.  Years ago when I first started on my decluttering path, I had a big conversation with a friend of mine. I told her I just dont want chakuhs anymore and that I was getting rid of mine.  No sooner, she decides to give me one and told me that she knew I was getting rid of them but thought of me when she saw it and had to get it.  While I greatly appreciated the sentiment, it didn't make it through my many rounds of decluttering. I hope that didnt sound ungrateful because I was really grateful, but I didnt want to hold onto something for years upon years because someone gave it to me. I kept it for awhile and then let it go.

I no longer take giveaways either. If its something I dont need, I just dont bring it home, free or not, I just dont want the clutter and then the mental fight of getting rid of it or not.

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If she asks about the knick knack, tell her it didn't make it through the great quake.  Ha ha!  

I took just a few minutes today and went through some of the paperwork that I let pile up.  I didn't get through all of it, but what I did felt great.  Just a few minutes here and there makes a difference and relieves stress.

[dosey]

As I type this, DS and his dad are buying a car.  DS found one that he liked.  The mileage is a little higher than we wanted, but the dealership reduced it by $1,000.  It has a five star crash rating.  {thumbs up}  DS is feeling much better.  I can't wait to see his face when he gets home.

Funny story:

When stations started converting to high definition years ago, my husband was so happy.  Apparently, our television was equipped to handle it back then (or something like that).  Anyway.  My husband would stand in front of the TV and switch back and forth from a normal channel to the HD channel.  He would comment on how much clearer the HD channel was.  I saw no difference whatsoever.  I mean none.  Fast forward a few years to this last weekend.  Our cable box went out, so we exchanged it for a new one.  The new box is much smaller than the old box.  After connecting the new box, we turned on the TV.  I could not believe what I was seeing.  HDTV.  Our old box wasn't pulling in the HD whatchamacallit.  Now, we have HDTV.  The difference is amazing.  On the news, I could see pores, freckles, etc. on people.  I could not see any of this with our old cable box.  The colors are so much nicer, too.  Watching television is a whole new experience, now!

[DL2843]

Hello All,

BF and I went to view the falls yesterday. The only thing I bought TEA.  it is truly an addiction.

The next is a tea review since Just Bee asked. Skip if you are not interested.

The Cup and Kettle in Leavenworth:

   Milma Estate GFOP-- this is a single estate black tea from Kenya that is a HG for me. Strong.

    Tiger Hill Estate BOP-- this is a single estate from Nilgiri. I like tea from this region and I like this one. 

    I like the tea but the service was beyond bad. I would be very hesitant to order from them.

Cha Fine Teas from Wenatchee

    Earl Grey la Creme--this is the first Creme tea that really has a creamy taste. Light on the bergamot flavoring. 

Republic of Tea

    Frost Tea--single estate tea from Nilgiri. My friend loved it. I am going to have to try another pot and play with the steep time. Does taste different from the previous Nilgiri tea. This one is pricey because it is hard to grow tea in frost regions.

Stash

    Moroccan Mint Iced Tea--this is green tea with mint added. It is meant to be cold brewed and I love it on a hot summer day.

    Salted Popcorn--a green tea with popcorn. Not thrilled. I will stick with toasted rice rather than popcorn.

Enjoy all your teas.

[Brenda810]

Hi everyone,

I've been absent from the board for several days and had a lot of catching up to do!

Just bee - have you been checking the owl cams?  I haven't been able to catch them "live" but it's nice that the parents are visiting the box again.  I miss the young ones though.  I wonder how they are doing.

dosey - I'm so sorry to read about the accident.  How scary.  You were quite lucky to be hit from behind and not head on or t-boned.  Is your son physically okay?

Update on the job situation - I had a 2nd interview this morning though not at the long term care facility.  I haven't heard from them so that's God's message to me that the one I had this morning was in His plan.  It was between the 2 jobs anyway and there were pros and cons to each.  The cons to this is that it doesn't offer as much paid time off as the long term care facility and it's in a somewhat sketchy area.  However, the hours are much better and it's about 12 miles shorter of a commute each way than the long term care facility. I know my references are being checked since one of my references was contacted and let me know    May I please still ask for prayers and good thoughts though as "it ain't over 'til it's over".  Pay hasn't been discussed but I do know the range.  A bit of a pay cut but quality of life for me and DH will be better because of the better working hours.  I'll keep y'all updated!

I still have to check out this Isomers of which a lot of you speak!  Well, maybe next year after I've used 2 of my Miracle Worker kits...lol

Have a lovely day everyone!

[dosey]

Brenda810, thanks for asking about DS.  He was not hurt physically and has regained his driving confidence.  Yesterday, we bought him a used car, and he drove it to school today.  He really enjoyed that.  This afternoon, he and his sister went for a 10 minute drive.  They have grown up so fast.

I miss those owls, too, and hope mom and dad reuse the nest for more owlets.

Well, both jobs have positive aspects.  I am sure it will work out for the best.  Hope you get a call, soon!!

[FindingMyJoy]

woohoooo! I feel absolutely NO temptation at all by the Laura Geller TSV! Have I finally figured out what I really want in makeup?? Have I hit saturation point? I don't feel the need to jump and buy every beauty makeup kit? I watched the presentation (I've always thought Laura was fun to watch) but seeing how shiny the foundation looks on the models. I have NO desire for it. I fight shine already and don't want to intentionally add more LOL.