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[ChiliPepper]

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@tiny 2 wrote:

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

Made cheesecake strawberries for a refreshing little snack:

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@ChiliPepperBeautiful, I want!!! I love the star plate also.

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@tiny 2

@momtochloe  

Thank you! They were easy & delicious! Very refreshing on a hot day.

The bowls are from WM. it's a 3 piece set, $ 3.98. They are plastic/melamine.

It's not a candle holder but it could be for a b/o candle. Great idea!!!

[Writer with Flair]

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@Writer with Flair wrote:

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@mustang66lady wrote:

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@Writer with Flair wrote:

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

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@Writer with Flair wrote:

     We did our bi-monthly Costco run tonight and saw lots of wonderful organic fruits and vegetables.

     I also got a Carole Hochman three piece PJ sets (top, shorts, and short capris).  I had gotten a set when they had them on sale in the flier before last for $13.99 (originally $17.99).  Tonight,they were $12.97.  They are 100% cotten, wash well, and are so comfortable.  I highly recommend them.  I got the pink combination.  They also come in a navy and white or a blue and grey combo. You get one tee top that goes with a pair of shorts and a pair of capris.

The shorts are pink and white stripes.

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I bought 2 sets of the pink.  I don't have any "real" Carole Hochman, so I have no idea how these compare to what she sells in stores or at the Q.  But these are very nice.  I was going to look online today to see if they have any more.  Love Costco's free shipping.  Keeps me from having to navigate that zoo.

I ordered 2 more sets.  They are no on sale online.  They are still $18 each, still a great bargain.

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VaBelle,

     I agree.  F.Y.I.,  her website is having a good sale of winter things, if you have any interest.  I especially love her 100% cotton items.  They wash well and don't seem to shrink.

     They had these in grey and in blue, but I, like you, preferred the pink.  The floral capris are particularly pretty.  I think you'll like them.

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@Writer with Flair 

@VaBelle35 

I am kind of a new shopper to HSN but I purchased an Aria brand nightshirt that I just love.  I think the quality of it is as good if not better than Carole Hockman.  I also believe I read somewhere that the Aria brand could sometimes be found at SAM's or Costco.   Just wanted to give you all an FYI in case you run across that brand and wonder about it at all.  I did size up one size from my QVC size as I have found seems to be normal with HSN in the lines I have tried except the Marla Wynn line-I stay with my QVC size in her line unless the host says to go up.   Hope this helps.

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Mustang,

    Just to let you know,  T.J. Maxx, Marshall's, and Ross often have Aria and their prices are GREAT!  I have not seen a 100% cotton fabric content in any Aria items, so I don't buy them.  For some reason, their poly/cotten blend makes me too hot (I tried a nightgown once.). 

      I haven't seen any Aria at Costco, but that is not to say they don't get it sometimes.  Now that I know you are looking for Aria brand items, I'll keep an eye out for you.

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Mustang,

     I saw some Aria items at Ross recently.  The short gowns were $10.99 and the pajamas were $15.99.  It looked like they had just gotten a bunch in.  Marshall's and T.J. Maxx usually get Aria things in at about the same time Ross does, so it may be worth taking a look at those places as well--if you are interested.

[Writer with Flair]

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@novamc1 wrote:

Another new fave of mine at Aldi.........

Little 8-oz. tubs of Priano fresh mozzarella balls in marinade.

I buy large tubs of this stuff at Costco for party appetizers, but can't use that much cheese in oil and herbs any other time.

So glad to find these tasty little things in a size that is manageable for $3.29.

These are great for a crowd if you skewer one cheese ball with a little tomato on a toothpick.  It's just another way of serving a caprese salad.  

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Sounds delicious, novamc.

[momtochloe]

Good morning Kitchenettes, happy Souper Sunday my friends . . . 

[tiny 2]

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@momtochloe wrote:

Good morning Kitchenettes, happy Souper Sunday my friends . . . 

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@momtochloeand Kitchenettes Good Morning!!!

[ChiliPepper]

@tiny 2 

@momtochloe 

Good morning Ladies!!!

Happy, happy Not-so-Humid Sunday!!!

What are you all up to today?

[novamc1]

Dropped into a Tuesday Morning store yesterday after not being in one for many years.

Saw both round and one square wreath identical or similar to those you all were mentioning from Aldi that have shaved wood "flowers".  

These were red, white and blue for July 4 and yesterday were marked down 25 percent--originally $29.99.

The square one was so unusual that I almost bought it for my front door, but a wiser voice in my head led me to other items.

I don't go out shopping at random too often........need to restrain myself when I do.

[VaBelle35]

Happy Sunday everyone

We're having typical 90s weather here these days.

Friday was surprisingly busy at work.  I thought most people would take the day off, but everyone seemed to be working.  I'm sure most of us were working from home.

We had rain on the 4th at prime fireworks time, so the city fireworks didn't quite make it up to the sky for everyone to see.   It would have made more sense to postpone them, but they didn't ask me ;o)

[VaBelle35]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

Good morning everyone

It's been in the 90s here, but not as humid as it will be in July and August.

I'm hoping for a quiet week at work, especially later in the week as I don't think anyone will be working Friday so I can definitely work from home that day.

I can't shop ahead at all.  I buy what I need for the week to make whatever recipes I'm making and that's it.

I end up throwing less stuff out that way.  

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Hiya @VaBelle35 , did you get all of your ceiling fans/lighting fixtures installed?  Are you happy with what you selected especially the ceiling fans?

I think of you often these days as through a series of unfortunate events I have discovered I have a certified HVAC guy lives next door to me and also does also random house repair type work so just maybe I will finally get my beloved hall mirror that weighs a ton hung and I can sleep at night knowing it won't tear down the wall . . . 

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@momtochloe 

I have not had them installed yet as I cancelled my vacation in May.  Hopefully later this month.

[momtochloe]

Good morning Kitchenettes, happy Monday my friends . . .