The poor spiders. They should have bridges or something for them. 😞

I am so confused by this statement. One of the definitions of milk is "the liquid made from some plants and trees or their nuts." One example is coconut milk. What else are we supposed to call it?

"In this quiet corner, the best wild flowers grow, and the first peepers are heard in the spring, even before the snow melts. Here, owls call from the treetops in the early morning, and the irreverent crows hold their noisy conventions. Here, the mother deer has her fawn, and the migrating geese come to rest. It is here that the fox is safe from the hunters.” Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm

"I was beginning to learn about the farmers and what I found I liked. They had a toughness and a philosophical attitude which was new to me. Misfortunes which would make the city dweller want to bang his head against a wall were shrugged off with 'Aye, well, these things happen.'" All Creatures Great and Small

"The library was a little old shabby place. Francie thought it was beautiful. The feeling she had about it was as good as the feeling she had about church. She pushed open the door and went in. She liked the combined smell of worn leather bindings, library paste and freshly inked stamping pads better than she liked the smell of burning incense at high mass." A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

My family (including my animals), my friends (including you all!), my washing machine, my small town. Humor. Good tv shows and movies. Good books. The beauty of the earth. Running water. Coffee. Little kids.

Just going to leave this here. 🙂 https://www.snorgtees.com/products/peace-love-and-the-oxford-comma-womens-v-neck-tee

2 apartments as an infant / toddler 1 childhood house 3 college dorms 1 post-graduate apartment 2 California apartments 2 Midwest houses Total = 11 All except the California apartments were in the same state. I hope to never move again. 🙂

DD loves to drink milk. Her affection for it is...intense. She wants to switch to a non-dairy alternative. Does anyone have a recommendation for vegan milk that tastes as close as possible to dairy milk, with a similar mouth feel? She says it should have no sweetness at all. Also, I currently have four different containers of oat milk in my refrigerator, none of which she cares for. She says they are all too sweet. That's fine, but what do I do with all that oat milk before it goes bad? I already have two different kinds of oat milk creamers, so I don't need it for coffee. I can use it on cereal, but it won't get used up fast enough that way. Any ideas? Any recipes that use a ton of milk? Thanks all!

@PeterPan, I love puzzles but holy $$$ on those Liberty ones. 😉 (BTW, so random, but thanks so much for all the travel advice the other day. Super helpful.) Sorry for the rabbit trail, Toocrazy!

I hope everyone has a lovely day. 🧡💛🤎 May your preparations go smoothly and your conversations be pleasant. Don't forget to pass the bean dip. 🙂

My parents are still living in my childhood home, but I have pulled up my grandma's house several times. She would love what's been done with the interior. Miss her so much. ❤️

Vitamin Water has fewer chemical ingredients than Gatorade and no artificial colors. I hate drinking water, so I need something flavored. My favorite is Vitamin Water Zero XXX (acai blueberry pomegranate).

My DD15 and DH love to play Munchkin. They laugh a lot during the game. 🙂 There is some strategy, but according to DD it's not too intense.

What kind and from where? 🙂 A relative likes Cheech & Chong (yes, really) but it's $$$.

These are on sale at Macy's for $12.99 right now! https://www.macys.com/shop/product/bali-comfort-revolution-comfortflex-fit-seamless-shaping-wireless-bra-3488?ID=790931&swatchColor=Black Black

DH and I have had separate beds for years. I love it and wouldn't go back. We both sleep so much better. Is there a place you can sleep by yourself when you really need it? If so, do it and don't feel guilty about it! As you know, sleep affects everything. Hoping you feel better today (caffeine?) and get a good rest tonight.

My grandmother was allergic to aluminum deodorants and used Shower to Shower body powder instead. I never noticed her smelling badly at all. Possibly something else to try.

I know this is an old thread, but here's a new-to-me product I love: Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen & BB Cream I should have been using sunscreen all these years, but I decided to finally buckle down and use it daily. This stuff is the bomb. Usually putting any type of cream product on my face results in an oil slick after a couple hours, but this stays nice and matte. It gives a bit of light coverage and evens my skin tone. It's moisturizing. It's cruelty-free and vegan. I like it better than the Paula's Choice equivalent and it's much cheaper.

Does he use a antibacterial bar soap in the shower? That might help.

Love it! What a sweetheart. 💕

OP, I was right there with you at the beginning of periomenopause, but several years in it has abated somewhat. Sending sympathy and chocolate.

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