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Midnightmom

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  1. If there's nothing breakable in them, just put them on the landing at the top of the stairs and give them a little "nudge of encouragement" to get gravity to do the work for you. (This is one emoji I never thought I would ever use!!! )
  2. Have you tried NUK brand? "NUK Simply Natural nipples mimic the shape mom's breast takes while breastfeeding. The scooped nipple cavity allows space for baby's tongue and jaw to move naturally, just like they do when breastfeeding." (https://www.nuk-usa.com/)
  3. St. Patrick's Day is coming up soon. I expect to purchase a whole lot of cabbage on sale and ferment all of it into sauerkraut since I recently learned that it can be canned! Going to have to purchase some more canning salt though.
  4. When I saw them in the store, I thought so too. BUT, the box they were in was clearly marked for canning, so I bought the last 2 boxes they had. When I opened one of the boxes to wash the jars I discovered how slick and slippery they were when wet, so they went straight back to the store.
  5. I purchased some of the "smooth" canning jars a few months back. I returned them. Regualar canning jars have the Ball/Kerr/etc name on them on the sides of the jar in "relief." That is, they are textured. That makes them easier to handle when wet or soapy. The smooth jars were waaaaaaaaaaay to slick when they got wet because the smooth surface provided nothing to "grip." (The Ball name was on one side in very small lettering at the very bottom of the jar)
  6. Oh NO! You mean I have to "replant" my "garden?" Just went back to that thread: nothing after Dec13!
  7. If cabbage is cheap enough around here I will have to buy some to ferment and make kraut. I just learned that it is possible to can fermented kraut w/o losing a lot of the benefits of the fermenting process.
  8. Good cardiovascular system. He didn't "tire" at all! I think he was having fun "racing" the 2-legged beasts down the mountain.
  9. I believe this means she knew he wasn't out of breathe, etc, from "rushing to catch the plane." ("Initial reports say the man’s wife claimed they had been in a rush to catch the flight, explaining why he wasn’t feeling well.")
  10. I wonder if they will quarantine all passengers and crew from that flight until they know what killed him???
  11. If you have a dehydrator you can make your own. Would you like a link?
  12. Just like my pooch. She won't come when I call her, so I have to have a neighbor or somebody else she knows "catch" her. And, do not punish him/her when caught as it will only reinforce the idea of NOT coming to you.
  13. It's been a while................................
  14. That is a good idea, but it's even better because a pressure canner needs a minimum number of jars to use up the "air space" in a canner to ensure it can come up to the correct pressure for canning safely. Check w/ the manufacturer of your canner to see what the minimum number of jars should be. ETA: According to this info, you would have been fine with the number of jars you had in the canner. I might suggest though, if there is ever a time when you don't have empty jars to pun in the canner that you use a rack that is for water bath canning. That should also keep the jars from knocking into each other.
  15. I'm fine here, thank you for asking. I live in Northern Calif in the Sacramento Valley. Southern Cal is getting all of the rain, not here. The issues we have are mostly high winds and occassionally I-5 gets snow laden through the mountain passes going north into Oregon.
  16. Happy Birthday Cat! Even if it is a day later and you are a day older, I hope your day was great!
  17. You should have free internet service at places like McDonald's, Burger King, Barnes & Noble, etc. Hope you have one of them nearby.
  18. When a store has an advertised sale item that is not in stock, don't forget to ask for a "Rain Check!" Safeway's are good for 90 days past the sale date, CVS's are good forever. If I am in a store on the first or second day of a sale and they either didn't get in the item, or it is already sold out, I will get a Rain Check and also go back to that store during the "Sale" period so I can get the item I want at the sale price and also hang on to that Rain Check for "future" use. If they still don't have the item, I will ask for another Rain Check! Unfortunately, Winco does not issue them. Maybe that is just another way they keep costs down?
  19. Do you have a family "tried and true" recipe for banana bread that you are willing to share? Please post here if you do. Thanks.
  20. When I visit the grocery store I always go to the produce dept whether I need stuff or not. I like to pull the packing that is used in the shipping cartons for tomatoes, apples, etc. Sometimes it is "molded/shaped cardboard" between layers of apples, sometimes it is a sheet of "foam" between layers of tomatoes, etc. These items are good for packing things in boxes at home, or for shipping items to others. However, I generally only take from boxes which have had at least on layer of already purchased goods, and redistribute the remaining items to other fuller boxes of the same items. The stores don't seem to mind - less trash for them to have to get rid of.
  21. Is that $1.25 each??? That is the price around here for stores such as Safeway, Raley's, and Holiday Market. Winco has them(green bell) for 68c each; however the price of red bells hovers between 98c & $1+ each. Winco is my "go to" store for most of my shopping because their prices are good and their shelves are always well stocked - even during the era of "social distancing" their shelves were never empty. @Littlesister Winco keeps their costs down in several ways: This one pertains to all stores in CA - Bring your own bag, or pay 10c/bag at the store when shopping. Cal-Fresh (food stamps) purchases get free bags. No baggers/bag your own groceries. Each lane has two sides and the cashier puts purchases down one conveyer belt or the other, so they can be ringing up another purchase while you are still in your lane bagging your items Winco does not accept credit cards - Cash, debit, or "food stamps" only. Not having to pay the "discount fee" for accepting CC helps to keep the costs down. They do not advertise. You can check their website for digital coupons, but they do not print a circular to be mailed or even to have available in-store. They have a "Wall of Values" which is the first aisle you go down once you enter the store. Most of their "sale" items are located here. (Sale = temporary price reduction), although you will still find marked down items throughout the store. They have a "bulk" section where you can purchase just what you need of an item instead of commercially pre-packaged varieties that come in sizes that you don't want or need. This is especially helpful if you want to try a "new" (to you) spice or other ingredient. You can purchase some of the bulk items they carry by the larger unit they come in (which are used to fill the bulk area dispensors). There are generally no limits on how much of a single item you can purchase; although sometime the first 2 items are the "sale" price but any additional items are sold at the normal price. This has been mostly true for the eggs. However, there are ways to get around that too. You can purchase 2 doz eggs for the sale price and also purchase two 18 count eggs also at the sale price!` You can shop for "reduced" priced meats as they get marked down due to close dating/expiration dates. Also, the only taxes on food in CA are for soda, and liquor or prepared/ready to eat foods like "fast food," fountain drinks, and restaurant meals. Plus there is a "recycling" fee added to most beverages sold in plastic bottles or cans. Garden seeds (food items only) are tax free and can be purchased with food stamps. But, if I remember correctly, if you purcase plant "starts" you pay a tax (perhaps because of them being potted (dirt + container).
  22. Our 99c Store and CVS pharmacy were divesting themselves of these types of products last year for pennies on the dollar. I think I have enough for a small army. But I'm sure you would have stocked up too at 25c/bottle! Even if you don't wind up using it for its intended purpose, it makes a good fire starter!
  23. I put up 12 quarts of "unstuffed pepper soup!" Check out the size of these peppers - they were only 59c each!
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