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I'd take her in. Is it possible she has a blockage? Does she eat non-food items?
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I have some of these mason jars, only the name of the couple was on them. The names started wearing off fairly quickly in the dishwasher. I had one other favor that I used for several years. The bride loved to crochet and crocheted dishrags in white and black and tied them with a ribbon, giving it a bride and groom look.
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I use a Baggalini and keep my everyday cards in the slots. I keep those I don't use daily in a leather zip card holder that I keep in the bag. Mine is an older (cheaper) Fossil but this is the idea. https://www.fossil.com/en-us/wallets/womens-wallets/card-cases/
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I have really good results with IT Cosmetics CC Cream. It's light moisturizing coverage, and it helps even things out without accentuating wrinkles. I just use my regular moisturizer (Aveeno) on dry patches.
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Good luck with those! I wear Gloria Vanderbilt Classic jeans in colors every day. They pass for non-jeans but the fit and feel is like jeans--softer even.
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Even if there are beneficiaries listed, they wouldn't necessarily have access to the accounts, even with a death certificate and valid will. Only the executor that is appointed by the probate court would have access , and only after they have the appropriate documents granting them authority in hand. I was my mom's executor--as well as a beneficiary. The bank would answer questions about her account, such as amounts, bills that were paid, etc. But I couldn't transfer any funds or use her funds to pay any of her bills that weren't on autopay. My dad's situation was different as he died in a state where small estates (under $50,000 in assets and no real estate) didn't have to go through probate court. A valid will and death certificate was all that was needed for me to have access to his accounts as his executor.
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BM's may still be moving through during the early stages of a blockage or in a partial blockage. Everyone hates ER, but this is a better-safe-than-sorry situation, as either of these conditions can become serious quickly. Keep us posted.
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If your pain is worse this morning, I also suggest heading to ER. I get occasional flare-ups of diverticulitis and the pain for me usually gets better in a few hours after onset. I've also had an intestinal blockage that put me in the hospital for five days. Go get it checked.
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NM--I see you want to stick with one store.
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We have a big plastic drawstring bag that has Garfield on it, saying "Now this is a gift!" It's made an appearance nearly every Christmas for the past 20+ years.
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Celebrating Christmas in hospital - how do we still make it a special day?
Pippen replied to Hannah's topic in The Chat Board
I'm sorry, Hannah. We had family member start a long term hospital stay on Christmas week and it was tough on everyone. You've had some great ideas here, but I'll toss out playing it up and making it ridiculously Christmasy. One of my kids graduated from college during lockdown, so that meant nograduation ceremony. We decorated, ordered out food, watched the prerecorded speeches, then played it up big, dressed a sibling in a graduation gown to hand out the diploma, blasted Pomp & Circumstance from a cell phone, followed by prerecorded crowd noises. Somehow just going all in--mixed with a little silliness--went a long way to help taking the sting off a totally abnormal celebratory event. -
I have several foot issues and need to replace shoes about every 6-9 months for maximum support. I'm currently wearing Dansko waterproof sneakers with an insert (theirs hits my feet wrong). https://www.amazon.com/Dansko-Paisley-Waterproof-Outdoor-Sneaker/dp/B07T44NP7J/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2SDGBS9PW6S4G&keywords=dansko%2Bwaterproof%2Bsneakers%2Bfor%2Bwomen&qid=1703189234&sprefix=dansko%2Bwaterproo%2Caps%2C359&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
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This was just recommended to me by a trusted friend and great cook. I'm planning to make it for New Year's. https://www.tippsinthekitch.com/baked-goat-cheese-appetizer-with-fig-jam/
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Christmas gift suggestions (preparedness related)
Pippen replied to Indigo Blue's topic in The Chat Board
LifeVac antichoking device Amazon link -
I don’t think I did a good job with my retro tree
Pippen replied to Janeway's topic in The Chat Board
I'm seeing 1970's also. It may have been around that time that more trees were sheared to shape them. It looks like it was fun to put together. -
Cardinals and Grosbeaks could handle my larger Squirrel Buster, but prefer this acorn feeder. I did have a cardinal that figured out my small Squirrel Buster today, but they usually don't even try. I've given up the squirrel fight. I also have one of these ground feeders so they can take what they want, but they still go for the hanging feeders. This is the ground feeder I have and I've been happy with it.
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I have that small Squirrel Buster and really like it but larger birds like Cardinals often have trouble with it. This is my Acorn Screen Feeder is my absolute favorite.
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Sunshine broth with chicken meatballs is fast, but you could use rotisserie chicken. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sunshine-broth-with-frikadelki
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Try Lenox. I replaced the dishes we got as wedding gifts with a set and I love them.
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The Thanksgiving Kitchen -- post your winners and losers
Pippen replied to Halftime Hope's topic in The Chat Board
I made this new-to-me stuffing recipe and it was a hit. I added in some good quality wheat bread along with the sourdough. Next time I might cut the herbs back a little and add dried cranberries. https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffing-recipe/ -
A very old, rescued Thanksgiving Cactus to make you smile
Pippen replied to Ginevra's topic in The Chat Board
All my plants have to live high on top of furniture to stay out of reach of my cat. He' a huge fan of Christmas cactus especially. It dangles! And it's crunchy! -
What to serve for Thanksgiving evening gathering?
Pippen replied to Spryte's topic in The Chat Board
Tacos or nachos? We often carry out Mexican food a day or so after Christmas. The spicy food is a nice contrast to the usual holiday fare. -
A very old, rescued Thanksgiving Cactus to make you smile
Pippen replied to Ginevra's topic in The Chat Board
I'm pretty sure yours with the very pointed leaves is a Thanksgiving cactus. There's a picture of each type here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/news/it-thanksgiving-christmas-or-easter-cactus -
I may be the lone voice here, but replaced ours two years ago and I went with not pre-lit. I like colored lights and there weren't many choices available. Plus I like a lot more lights than were on the pre-lit trees available in my area. Yes, it's a pain, but it't a once a year pain. My next tree will likely be a downsize so I might reconsider then.