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Yea, definitely. In high school, I was so self-conscious about the dark, thick hair on my arms that I shaved them a few times (and claimed I didn’t, lol). 🙄 A couple of years ago, I realized : I hardly have ANY hair on my arms now. It’s fine and light. Interestingly, underarm hair is still going strong. 🤷♀️
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There are also some conspiracies that are tying this to Thomas Kingston’s recent death. It all could be perfectly reasonable and explainable, but the longer they are silent with the media, the crazier the rumors will get.
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Tiny Homes - Do you know of anyone who lives in one?
alisoncooks replied to Hannah's topic in The Chat Board
Do you have it hooked up to sewer/water/power? Did it require permits? I’m weighing future options, in which my oldest might want to launch, but probably won’t be able to afford to live elsewhere for a while. -
Yes.
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I was recently surprised that our kids’ new checking accounts at the state employees credit union charges a $1/month fee. It doesn’t seem like much, but when the kid only has $20 in there for emergencies, and doesn’t use it for a few months, it feels like you’re leaking money! 😂 We’ve been looking into Fidelity, which might have a checking with no fees…but don’t hold me to it. I’m still researching.
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Anyone tried Unisom and B6 for morning sickness?
alisoncooks replied to DoraBora's topic in The Chat Board
That’s what my midwife told me to do for my oldest (now 18). Half a unisom and a b6. I was still a little under the weather, but not throwing up all day, every day. My second pregnancy was worse; they went straight to the zofran. -
If you only had to buy food for just yourself…
alisoncooks replied to Indigo Blue's topic in The Chat Board
DH leans carnivore/low carb, while I lean veg-heavy. I also have more of a get-er-done/food as fuel approach, while he’s…particular about flavors being just so. So when he’s not around, I make one big pot of soup or beans and eat it for days. My oldest is currently out of town, so I actually had fun planning a minimalist menu for just me and my youngest this week. -
Target is probably safe — and a lot of Target locations have a mini-Ulta inside, so win-win!
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Oregon woman contracts bubonic plague from pet cat
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I remember hearing that prairie dogs quite commonly carry bubonic plague. 🤷♀️ -
Our 25th is next year. Usually we just go out to dinner, but I think we’ll plan a trip for this one. We *never* go on trips, unless it’s camping/amusement parks with my parents and kids. (Because my parents usually pay, lol.) But he’s had a lot of health issues that he’s overcome; maybe we should splurge. He’s never been to the Grand Canyon and would like to. I’m partial to relaxing, spa-like, all-inclusive resorts…
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Technically piedmont, but definitely on the southern/western edge of that area.
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I do love skin care stuff! Australian Gold was my go-to for several years. I liked it, but I seemed to be getting clogged pores from it. I switched to Cōtz a few years ago when AG was getting harder to find in the light shade. When I switched, the texture of my skin improved. (Could’ve been the switch or could’ve been age/hormones…?) Cotz Flawless Complexion doesn’t feel as heavy as AG, nor does it have as much tint, imo. The tint literally just counters any white cast (for me, anyway — I’m fair to light). But since I use powder foundation over it, that’s fine. For a while I used Cōtz Prime and Protect — it’s heavier and definitely silicone-y. Definitely has that primer-feel and the tint is heavier/slightly darker. But I’m cheap and you get double the product with Flawless Complexion, so that’s what I stuck with. (Their website has a tiny sample set of 4 sunscreens for $10. It’s worth trying if you’re curious.) I’m pretty sure I tried a few Elta MD but I can’t remember which specifically. There are several that get recommended. That said, I must’ve not loved it because I moved on to other things.