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  1. This type of attitude drives me crazy. People have a hard time throwing things away, so they send their trash to others and consider it charity. 😞 

    It really make me angry when people do this for Operation Christmas Child boxes. I've seen it over and over when it clearly states in the instructions "new items only." 

    ETA: I know a lot of these people mean well. But poor people are every bit as deserving of nice things as people who are well-off. It's often the luck of the draw in life--where you are born, how you are raised, where you go to school--that determines what you have. 

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  2. If you'd like to stay with Mennonites or Anabaptists (or on properties owned by them), check out this website:

    https://mennoniteyourway.com/

    Hosts in the "printed directory" request a fair donation. Hosts on other sections of website state how much they would like guests to pay.

    It's a way that Anabaptists show hospitality and has been around since 1976. 🙂 

    ETA: Suggested donation is $15 a night per adult, $2 a night per child, and $5 per meal.

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  3. On 3/23/2024 at 7:42 PM, EKS said:

    I've been thinking about BlsdMama and have been concerned about her absence.

    We did find her Facebook page, but she hasn't been active there (that we can see) for about a year. Someone here told me that if she has her posts set to private, we would not be able to see new posts, so hopefully it's that. A boardie who is on Facebook messaged her but has not heard back; however, this might be due to her privacy settings, too. 

    Sorry we could not find out more. 😞 

    Thanks so much to those who helped me look. ❤️

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  4. Sending hugs and love. I understand about Sid. 

    I love the little prizes and flashcards you give away in addition to the books. It would have seemed like a treasure chest to my DD!

    It sounds like the neighborhood really appreciates you! Please take a little time before deciding to give it up. 

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  5. 17 hours ago, KSera said:

    I feel concerned as well. Her last posts were just normal, with no indication of anything new going on. I remember she was looking for remodeling advice for the exterior of her house. Someone bumped her thread about her dd going to S Korea in February and tagged her with no response. I don't recall if anyone here knows her IRL.

    I don't know her, but I do know her name from the time she posted her video. I'm not on Facebook and don't know if she is, but if someone wants to check, PM me. 

    ETA: A couple people are working on this.

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  6. Okay! I finally got around to filling the bag I bought for $20. It held a ton of stuff:

    4 baby items including a good-sized fluffy blanket

    9 men's shirts, most long-sleeve

    5 tees

    5 napkins / placemats / washcloths and other misc. small stuff

    30 socks

    Sweatpants

    As soon as I scanned my bag and printed the mailing label, I received my $50 in "Trashie Cash." I did not even have to mail the bag before receiving it. I was glad to receive the $50 as promised, because the bag itself said I would only receive $20. I immediately redeemed $20 of it for an L.L. Bean gift card and it worked perfectly. I even combined it with a coupon from Bean.

    The downside: most of the available Trashie Cash is for places I would never shop at (think expensive organic clothes, expensive beauty items). There is a $15 Bath & Body Works gift card that was available but is now sold out. Also, I'm not able to get another L.L. Bean card since I've already claimed one. 

    You need to read the terms of each offer carefully. Some are straight-up gift cards, but others are just coupons. 

    I'm happy overall with keeping things out of the landfill and getting a little reward, too.

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  7. My grandma was allergic to deodorant and always used talcum-type powder (it's made with cornstarch now) under her arms, dusted on with a large powder puff. She never had any body odor that I noticed.

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  8. I carry a purse everywhere I go. I've tried going minimalist and it just don't work for me. I need the stuff I carry! I have pared down my purse over the years to make it lighter and less bulky.

    I start with a Kipling purse. Super light, full of pocket, washable. Plus most come with either a fluffy or rubber gorilla keychain. 🙂 

    Contents: hand sanitizer, Kleenex, keys, reading glasses, pen, small pad of paper, wallet, toilet seat cover, gum or mints, small tape measure, cosmetic bag containing lip balm, powder compact, creme blush, eyeliner, eye makeup remover pen, mini brush, hair elastic, small med container containing ibuprofen, etc., nail clippers, dental flossers, Q-tips, bandages, feminine product(s), individually packaged hand wipes. 

    1. What is in your purse that might be unusual but is very useful? My measuring tape (similar to these) is great for thrifting. I use it to check the length of skirts / dresses, the size of tablecloths, etc. It often comes in handy other times as well. 

    2. What is in your purse that you would have a hard time without? (not really looking for the obvious, like car keys......) reading glasses and hand sanitizer

    3. What items do you (or have you in the past) had in your purse that are a waste of space because you never use them? (or what do you use least that is regularly in your purse?) I don't usually use the toilet seat cover. It's a heavy-duty waterproof disposable one. It's in there in case I need to use a really gross public bathroom.

    4. What items have you thought, "I should start carrying......." headphones for my phone

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  9. 6 hours ago, YaelAldrich said:

    My reference is in Japan from public  bathing houses; but the older ladies don't have as much hair down there as the younger ladies.

    I think everyone should go nude bathing just to realize we don't have to be super models and that bumps, lumps, and wrinkles are 100% normal. 

    Interesting story: I know a female Christian missionary in Japan whose modus operandi is spending a lot of time at onsens. I know we all have our own opinions about missionaries. I just think that hanging out in the nude at hot springs is an interesting way to meet people. 🙂 

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  10. I was blessed to have seven living grandparents / great-grandparents as a child. The six who lived nearby were all Grandma First Name and Grandpa First Name. No confusion at all. The one who lived farther away was known as "Grandma in Chicago" or sometimes "Grandma Last Name." She always sent all her great-grandkids a $2 bill for Christmas. 🙂 

    I would much prefer to just be Grandma or Grandma First Name. I'm not really into the cutesy names (but to each their own!!). I still miss my Grandma so much. ❤️

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