Vintage81 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 We got electric scooters for DH, myself, and our two DD’s. We’re having fun with them so far, especially since the weather isn’t so dreadfully hot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I bought a wooden 3d world map from etsy for our loft/library. I just stand and stare at it. So pretty and different. ❤️ (Pic is from the link, not my house. LOL) I also absolutely adore the product a worker at The Body Shop recommended when I asked for something for callused heels. The Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel is for the face, but OMG it does wonders on feet! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 24 minutes ago, Alte Veste Academy said: I bought a wooden 3d world map from etsy for our loft/library. I just stand and stare at it. So pretty and different. ❤️ (Pic is from the link, not my house. LOL) I love the map. I think dh would love it too or something similar. Maybe for Christmas..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08138BTMJ?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image This tailgate protector that will hold four bikes! What a great alternative to very expensive bike racks and hitches! We gave ds my car out of necessity and our bike rack went along with it. Ds rides, and it wouldn’t fit my new car anyway. So I researched and found a rack and hitch to accommodate my new car. But SO expensive for one that wasn’t flimsy. Then Dh got a new truck and we just started throwing our bikes in the back of it. I thought, well, eventually we’ll find something. We’re planning a road trip to visit a different son and Dh doesn’t want to travel with our bikes just thrown in the truck bed like that. I was disappointed that we wouldn’t be able to take our bikes. That night he asked me to pull up tailgate protectors on my iPad. I was like, why do we need that when you have a spray in liner? When I saw it, I was thinking…WHAT is THIS? It’s more of a biking transport system than a tailgate protector! To me, anyway. For $89.00 we can transport four bikes!! I didn’t know these existed! The only thing is, you can’t actually lock the bikes down to make them secure from theft, unless your truck has something physical to anchor to. The bikes do velcro securely in place, though. Dh might figure something out, but we can do without it if need be. The bikes don’t need to be left unattended in our case, anyway. Sorry this is getting long, but this is a good way to haul lots of bikes for not a lot of money! Edited September 13, 2021 by Indigo Blue 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 This weekend we bought an older model Honda Accord for the older 2 kids to drive but I'll likely be taking a turn in between vehicle purchases and stealing it here and there as I can. It reminds me of the Civic I had when we married (newer and bigger but very similar body style). I loved that Civic so much and haven't loved a car before or since then. And having a Honda (over a domestic model) gives a very huge piece of mind (for safety and my pocket book). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Nine Gulfstream nandinas, four black eyed susans, a dogwood tree, and a compost tumbler. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Pawz4me said: Nine Gulfstream nandinas, four black eyed susans, a dogwood tree, and a compost tumbler. And a partridge in a pear tree! 6 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I followed a gift recommendation from this forum and bought jalapeño lime balsamic vinegar. It is fantastic. We will order another bottle and also try the raspberry one https://www.kouzini.com/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I bought this ginormous cheese grater for my calusses. OMG. It works SO WELL!!! I am in love. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VPVEVSK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I haven't bought anything here yet, but I am adding this store to my Hanukkah list. It popped up on my FB feed this morning. I love it when our robot overloads truly get me. https://cognitive-surplus.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 2:27 PM, Soror said: This weekend we bought an older model Honda Accord for the older 2 kids to drive but I'll likely be taking a turn in between vehicle purchases and stealing it here and there as I can. It reminds me of the Civic I had when we married (newer and bigger but very similar body style). I loved that Civic so much and haven't loved a car before or since then. And having a Honda (over a domestic model) gives a very huge piece of mind (for safety and my pocket book). I love Hondas! I was raised with Toyotas. But then since getting married we stuck with Nissan. That was my first car and it was perfect for 10 years. Had a horrible time with Jeep. Then I got a Dodge minivan which was junk. I have had a Honda van for the last 6 and half years and love it. They just feel so much better to drive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 12:50 PM, Pawz4me said: Nine Gulfstream nandinas, four black eyed susans, a dogwood tree, and a compost tumbler. Heads up that you want to cut the berries off of the nandina and toss them when they fruit. Nandina are very toxic to birds. https://ar.audubon.org/news/nandina-berries-kill-birds 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Heads up that you want to cut the berries off of the nandina and toss them when they fruit. Nandina are very toxic to birds. https://ar.audubon.org/news/nandina-berries-kill-birds One reason we went with the Gulfstream variety is that they rarely develop berries. But we'll keep watch for them, just in case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiMNE Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 8:55 PM, Alte Veste Academy said: I also absolutely adore the product a worker at The Body Shop recommended when I asked for something for callused heels. The Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel is for the face, but OMG it does wonders on feet! Ooh! Can you tell me if this has a strong/distinctive odor or scent? My husband suffers from dry heels and has yet to find something really good. But he also gets migraines from strong scents..... TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 35 minutes ago, VickiMNE said: Ooh! Can you tell me if this has a strong/distinctive odor or scent? My husband suffers from dry heels and has yet to find something really good. But he also gets migraines from strong scents..... TIA! Not the person you were asking, but Flexitol is awesome, and no real smell to it at all. https://amzn.to/2XvKzYf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 7 hours ago, VickiMNE said: Ooh! Can you tell me if this has a strong/distinctive odor or scent? My husband suffers from dry heels and has yet to find something really good. But he also gets migraines from strong scents..... TIA! I get migraines from strong scents also. I find this almost unscented, slightly citrusy if anything. But now I’m looking at this… 6 hours ago, ktgrok said: Not the person you were asking, but Flexitol is awesome, and no real smell to it at all. https://amzn.to/2XvKzYf It’s way cheaper, so I think I will pick some up to compare! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Burt’s Bees Lavender Honey lip butter. So soft and yet so lasting, and I like the smell of lavender now that I am ‘older’. Lancôme newish ‘Ruby’ series lip stuff—I have the base, which I hardly ever buy but it’s very emollient and works as a stand alone lip balm, and two colors to go on top—Rubiez, and Hot Pink Ruby. They are similar, both very strong, but the first is a bold, deep red while the second is tilted a bit toward fuchsia. They are strong enough to spread over the base, kind of like oil pastels, and last really well. They don’t feather either, which is my sore point. And two scarves from CAbI—a ‘mink’ and black knit one that is ultra cozy, and a red and purples silk one that goes with 2/3 of my wardrobe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiMNE Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Alte Veste Academy said: I get migraines from strong scents also. I find this almost unscented, slightly citrusy if anything. But now I’m looking at this… It’s way cheaper, so I think I will pick some up to compare! Thanks! Ooh, if you do, could you remember to tag me and let me know? We live overseas, so I'm not picking it up anytime soon. But, maybe in Nov as a Christmas present to be delivered... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I just bought a Subway cookie. It is seriously very good. 6 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 3 hours ago, chocolate-chip chooky said: I just bought a Subway cookie. It is seriously very good. Well now I want a cookie. And it is breakfast time here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 2:24 PM, Indigo Blue said: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08138BTMJ?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image This tailgate protector that will hold four bikes! What a great alternative to very expensive bike racks and hitches! <snip> I love how Amazon shows the "frequently bought together" items as the tail gate cover, bike gloves, and a frame mounted phone case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) On 9/15/2021 at 3:37 PM, VickiMNE said: Ooh! Can you tell me if this has a strong/distinctive odor or scent? My husband suffers from dry heels and has yet to find something really good. But he also gets migraines from strong scents..... TIA! Vanicreme is also unscented, comes in different weights, and is recommended by my allergist. Oops, spelled it wrong: https://www.vanicream.com/ Edited September 16, 2021 by kbutton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 12:18 AM, VickiMNE said: Ooh, if you do, could you remember to tag me and let me know? We live overseas, so I'm not picking it up anytime soon. But, maybe in Nov as a Christmas present to be delivered... So I got the Flexitol today, and it might work well over time, but it is not the same type of product. This actually made me feel better since The Body Shop product is so much more expensive. 🤣 I have only used the Flexitol once, but it was essentially a cream that absorbed into my feet/heels. Over time (a week, applied twice a day according to the instructions), it seems like it will gradually wear down calluses. The Vitamin C peel I linked above is a fast-acting product. When you apply it, instead of absorbing into the skin/callus like a lotion, it dissolves the top layer of callus and balls up into the product to be rinsed/brushed away. In fact, I always apply it with a hand towel under my feet to catch the residue. It is essentially a chemical rasp. Also, I did find the scent of the Flexitol too much. On my feet, it is fine, but I had to wash my hands thoroughly or it would have given me a headache for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 3:06 PM, popmom said: I have one more thing to add... This compost turner aerator thingie. I'm no longer killing my precious worms with a shovel! Thanks! I bought this for DH for birthday or Christmas as a result of your post. It's in hiding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 9/18/2021 at 7:02 PM, kbutton said: Thanks! I bought this for DH for birthday or Christmas as a result of your post. It's in hiding. Hope he loves it as much as I do! I use it a few times a week on 3 different compost piles. One is in a BioStack…the other two are just piles of lawn clippings and leaves, rotting wood, horse manure, etc…my worms are thriving and multiplying! These small miracles bring me so much joy. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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