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Post by gooddecisions on Jan 8, 2017 12:11:35 GMT -5
Sam, is any of the reason you feel like you don't have real life friends you can get together with due to your husband? No. He tells me to find someone to go out with. I just don't have that person. I realized the other day when I was thinking of calling someone that I had one option that wasnt my sister or my mom. We left the strict church where we grew up about 2 years ago now. I never quite fit in with the groups there, but even having that cut off did more than I realized. And we dont have a church where we go now at all. There was a neighborhood group that got together once a month, but it folded. I go to work and I come home. I am a complete introvert so I could spend weeks in the house and be fine with it. DH is the opposite and spending a whole day at home drives him batty. He at least has to get out for a drive. I know I need more IRL friends, but I have a hard time figuring out where to find them. All Ive ever known was church groups, and now we dont go anymore. And the time and effort required seems overwhelming to the point where I just haven't done it. So, yay, another point for the counselor to dissect. How about joining a moms group? There are some non-church based groups. My county offers them along with some of the neighborhoods. Once you started going to one regularly, more doors will open, like a book club, or bowling league, etc. Or, if fitness is a goal, I've had great luck with joining running groups. If you can find one thing to join regularly, you'll be able to make connections. Think about what your interests are and ask around. I know you said you're an introvert, but some of the best entertainers are also introverts, maybe you could join an improv group or play group. But, just like with anything, it takes time to build relationships. So, don't be surprised if you don't feel a connection right away. Good luck!
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Post by gooddecisions on Jan 8, 2017 11:46:49 GMT -5
OK, so I am trying to start using cloth napkins instead of regular ones and instead of paper towels, thanks to gooddecisions . Anyone who does that regularly - how do you handle the washing part? My husband is very much willing to try - but he is worried that our washing machine is going to get clogged with pieces of all kinds of food. gooddecisions - I know you don't post on this thread, but I am tagging you here bc I didn't want to start a whole other thread about it I have something like this, but it has a black and white geometric pattern. I've had it for 5 years and it's still like new. The heat from the oven doesn't bother it a bit. ETA, it doesn't look like images are cooperating today.
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Post by gooddecisions on Jan 8, 2017 11:39:06 GMT -5
OK, so I am trying to start using cloth napkins instead of regular ones and instead of paper towels, thanks to gooddecisions . Anyone who does that regularly - how do you handle the washing part? My husband is very much willing to try - but he is worried that our washing machine is going to get clogged with pieces of all kinds of food. gooddecisions - I know you don't post on this thread, but I am tagging you here bc I didn't want to start a whole other thread about it Big chunks of food don't normally end up on my napkins, so I've never had that issue or if they have, the machine handled it just fine. In 5 years, I've never given it any thought. I keep a bag hanging on my oven door and that's where the dirty ones get tossed, which is 2 feet from the trash can. I empty it whenever I do a load of laundry, it doesn't matter what the load is. There are 5 of us, including a baby, so I'm pretty much doing a load of laundry at least every other day. My parents have their washing machine right by the kitchen which is also where their garbage is, so they just toss the used ones in the basket in the laundry room. Whatever your set up is, you probably need to have a discard bin/basket/bag near where your trash can is just to make it convenient.
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Post by gooddecisions on Jan 8, 2017 8:17:56 GMT -5
We had computers in my house in the 1980's, computers plural. If you were just getting a computer in your house in 1996, you were a late adapter, not an early adapter. I can remember getting a TI computer in the early 1980's, it had BASIC loaded, and used cartridges for data storage. Yeah. I remember having a Laser 50 in maybe the mid-to-late-'80's. I think I won it as a prize somewhere. The first "real" computer was an XT that my wife brought home from work in about 1991. As I recall it had dual floppies and a 20MB hard drive. Anyone want Windows 3.1 on 3.5" floppies or DOS 5.0 on 5.25"? Or dial-up modems? You know, though, I think we might be a little off-topic with all this.... Maybe it would have been better as its own thread? I had the exact same thought. I lived in very poor WV in the 80's and our elementary school had computers. I distinctly remember playing Oregon Trail by 1985. My middle-class side of the family had a personal computer by 1990 and I remember playing chutes and ladders. We had dial up by 1993 at home on that computer and when I went to college in 1995, I got a personal computer for my dorm as did 100% of the student population (although it wasn't technically required). I went to Virginia Tech and the electronic village had already been established. No dial-up, all ethernet.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 30, 2016 7:19:31 GMT -5
Good luck MJ, that sounds very promising!
I had my follow-up call with the hiring manager and it was a little odd. I did not receive an offer, but she acted like something might happen in January. We had a pretty big re-org announced the day before she called me. A new manager was announced, but not reporting to her and it was really confusing if that was the job I actually interviewed for. My manager and the other managers I interviewed with all sound like I'm going to get whatever position is opening up, but it's all a lot of talk until I get an official offer. Business as usual in the meantime.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 30, 2016 7:13:08 GMT -5
I didn't pack a bag for any of my hospital stays. And, I delivered all 3 of them at 41-42 weeks, so I really had no excuse. The hospital is only about 15 minutes from my house, so I just had my husband run home at some point later to get my tooth brush, a change of clothes for me and the baby and my ipad. I also only stayed one night and told every nurse and doctor I saw that I only wanted to be there one night so they could do all their tests as soon as possible. The standard is 48 hours, but my group b test was fine, so if everything else checked out fine (i.e. jaundice), I knew there was no reason for us to be there a second night. Worked out just fine and I was thrilled to be home in my own bed without nurses and doctors interrupting my sleep all day and all night- a baby does that enough! I will say, if you care about fixing yourself up for a nice "I just had a baby" photo, maybe a make-up bag and brush is helpful. I look pretty busted in mine. Good luck!
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 29, 2016 10:48:58 GMT -5
Good luck taz. Speaking of gross stuff, a nasty stomach virus has entered my house. 4 of us down and 1 to go. I cleaned up vomit and diarrhea Tuesday and this morning. There is no chance I am getting out of it.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 27, 2016 20:36:37 GMT -5
What's everyone's thoughts about second-hand gifts? I buy second-hand for just about everything except gifts. So, when grandparents bring over a huge pile of thrift store puzzles and clothes, I can't help but think one $5 new puzzle and one pretty new sweater would have been better than 10 used ones and a bunch of wrinkled clothes that I now have to find a place for.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 27, 2016 14:57:44 GMT -5
I only feel obligated to give gifts to my kids because they still believe in santa.
I don't like getting gifts. It makes me uncomfortable. I don't like getting them either. My brother moved back to the lower 48 last year and now has a girlfriend that was texting me asking what I wanted for Christmas. I was like "NOTHING! PLEASE, NOTHING!". Well, she gave me a $50 Target gift card anyhow and now I just feel crappy that I didn't get them anything...and there's no way I would have known what to get or have spent $50. Yesterday my ex's family was giving me gifts and I was not filled with joy either, it was just uncomfortable. About the only ones that I can get gifts from and not feel weird is my parents. Me too! I don't like giving gifts to adults at all. It seems so silly. We have jobs and can buy stuff all year long. I really wish Christmas could just be about kids and very young adults. My parents always give me a very thoughtful and useful gift. But, they actually know what I like and don't like. Their gift hasn't arrived yet this year. They got my girls kids edition tablets, which might as well be a gift for me since they will provide hours and hours of endless entertainment.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 27, 2016 14:36:33 GMT -5
I also opted for 5 and below for the bulk of my kids' gifts, so spent $100 and bought 36 items. They were all great. I spent another $100 for clothes and shoes for each of them. So about $400 total on all 3 of them.
I gave each of their teachers $50 gift certificates = another $350.
Then I spent another $400 on gifts for the inlaws and another $100 for the kids to be able to give some gifts. We also hosted Christmas day dinner and spent another $150 on food. What am I at, $1300? ouch.
I did not receive anything other than a flat iron that I don't need because I have an amazing one that works awesome. But, that's okay.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 26, 2016 11:07:35 GMT -5
Also, my MIL told us in October she was going to pay for a cleaning service for Christmas to give us a little relief. They got us a small, cordless vacuum cleaner instead. I feel like there is a joke in there somewhere.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 26, 2016 11:05:42 GMT -5
I'm pretty good at staying on top of things, but we got some really bright flashlights for Christmas and man those things are going to have to stay in a drawer. Nothing like shining 1000 lumens on the floor or under furniture to magnify how filthy your house really is.
On another depressing note, the instructor at the gym commented about making it to the 5:30 AM class- Monday this, Tuesday is that, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and then repeat for the rest of your life. A nice reality slap to the face.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 24, 2016 21:53:04 GMT -5
gooddecisions -there is another app called Catch Santa In My House. I think that is the app I saw on Facebook yesterday because the sample pictures look familiar. I used this app and it turned out pretty realistic looking. The girls are going to be so excited to see the photo in the morning! Thanks again for the idea!
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 24, 2016 11:07:43 GMT -5
When I read these things about in laws it helps to remind me of what to do and not do if I'm ever one. The biggest thing for me is that if they would tell me when they are coming and be on time and leave when they say they are going to leave. This is a no-brainer for friends setting up play dates. They reach out a week in advance, establish a time- usually between meals, stay for 2 hours, have a great time and then leave. Family likes to show up whenever is convenient for them and stay as long as they want. I have to scramble to figure out dinner for more people, sleeping arrangements, chores, etc. For a full-time working mom with a baby, toddler and pre-schooler, that's very challenging and frustrating. There is no leisure time in my schedule for this. I would also love it if they took the big kids on excursions instead of always hanging out at our house- the children's museum, the science museum, the art museum, the playground, the movies, ice skating, bowling, whatever. If it's the weekend, all I want is to have some time in my own house to myself to lay in bed in peace while the baby naps. I know it will be better once all the kids are a bit more independent, but this past 5 years has been really exhausting, to say the least. The good news is, I've had Christmas done for 2 weeks and I even have some back-up gifts just in case an extra person or 2 shows up tomorrow. I only have an 8 lb rib that I'm hoping will stretch for 8 of us, but I suspect there will be 2 more "surprise" guests.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 23, 2016 18:09:41 GMT -5
I want to be like my friends MIL. She wasn't an hour away so that helped. She came over and made her DIL go to her house and nap while she tended the baby, did the laundry including changing the sheets, and cleaned the house. Plus brought dinner. She cried the most when her MIL died. Her mom was useless. My friend's mom would go over to her house during her maternity leave, do the laundry, take the 2 year old and 3 year old out to play/watch them all day, come back, cook dinner, set it out, clean the kitchen and leave as soon as my friend's husband got home from work. This was M-F for 2 months. I stopped by to bring her lunch and her mom came out, grabbed the baby and disappeared so she could just enjoy my company, I guess. I can't even imagine. My mom is deceased and my dad is 12 hours away so I've never had any help...other than paid daycare, of course. My step-mother had planned on coming up for a month to help this last time around and she would have been amazing as she is wonderful with children and was great with us growing up, but my dad unfortunately got cancer and his treatment prevented them both from coming. He's okay now, thankfully.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 23, 2016 17:38:21 GMT -5
Congrats! I hope a day doesn't mean as soon as they're home from the hospital. I've accepted all my inlaws into my house when I've had my children and it was completely miserable all 3 times. I have to do a lot of work cleaning, cooking and hosting. I'm cranky and sleep deprived- it shows after a day or 2 and nobody cuts me any slack for my moodiness. I wish I had waited at least 2 weeks, a month would have been better. You guys must have terrible in laws. I'm so sorry. I actually really like them a lot. I'm sure if their daughter ever has children they will be a wonderful, huge help to her. But she's comfortable with them and knows how to ask. And they are comfortable with her and know how to jump in and start cleaning or cooking. They don't know how to help me, so they come over and hang out thinking that they are "helping." They are an hour away and prefer to stay the night. An hour is a day trip to me, but I don't argue. I can't bare the thought of my house being messy, so I clean it and wash all the sheets, make the beds, etc. Then their other adult kids come over too and they are also an hour away and like to stay a night or 2. I end up with a house full of people that I have to feed, clean up after and play nice when all I want to do is take my baby and hide in my room. And, then I get irritable, sigh- especially when they emerge at 11:00 AM and brag about how awesome it was to sleep in. This last time around was the worst experience yet since it was Easter and nobody would help me with an Easter Egg Hunt for my almost 2 year old and 4 year old, so I had to do all that myself too. Sigh.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 23, 2016 14:52:35 GMT -5
I'm sorry Sam. Oh Taz that must feel like light years away! I found out in early Dec but I wasn't allowed to say anything till today, because DS1 and DDIL got here last night, and they saw DS1's grandfather and DS2 today. I'm getting a FANTASTIC Christmas present this next year, due 7 June! I can't stop grinning lol! It's so wonderful to finally be able to tell people! I can't wait!!! I asked my DDIL, would you mind if we come over in June and stay in a hotel nearby? She said, would you mind giving us just a day alone, just the 3 of us? I said OF COURSE NOT!!! But I have to admit I've been hoping you don't need a month ... she said oh no, OF COURSE NOT! Just a day, you're more than welcome to come anytime after that! Since they're in the UK I'm sure it would be more than a day, but that made me so happy! I told DS1 that we had noticed a cheap hotel chain we like not too far from them, DS1 said naahh, that hotel's too far, it's a 15m bus ride. You should book an AirBnB in walking distance. Congrats! I hope a day doesn't mean as soon as they're home from the hospital. I've accepted all my inlaws into my house when I've had my children and it was completely miserable all 3 times. I have to do a lot of work cleaning, cooking and hosting. I'm cranky and sleep deprived- it shows after a day or 2 and nobody cuts me any slack for my moodiness. I wish I had waited at least 2 weeks, a month would have been better.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 23, 2016 13:10:07 GMT -5
I thought about you when I read that Mark Cuban article about what he would do if he lost everything and had to start over. He said he would immediately get a job as a bartender during the nights and find a job as a sales person during the days. He's a good sales person so he felt strongly that he'd be able to make millions again. As soon as he brought in enough commissions for some capital to start his own business, he'd be back in the game.
Me, I have no interest in sales and I've worked in restaurants. I love sports and understanding rules, so I'd have no problems getting certified and signing up for all the ref/ump gigs during the evenings and weekends while I look for a steady income job during the day. I also wouldn't mind delivering for amazon or driving for lyft/uber during the day, since I could decide for myself if I was available to work the times needed around interviews.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 23, 2016 12:47:21 GMT -5
My daughters are learning to code already. My husband is a software engineer so he likes to teach them. I resisted it because they have enough time to get addicted to computers, but I guess it's a good thing. Next year they will work on building a computer. They are 2.5 and 5 years old, but they like that focused time with him, so it's fun.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 21, 2016 14:58:34 GMT -5
I can't remember what I pumped anymore, nor do I want to. [bjr] I know, right? I am pumping right now
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 21, 2016 14:50:19 GMT -5
I remember each of my 3 kids' feeding schedule. My youngest is almost 9 months old and get 3 five oz pumped bottles as daycare and breastfeeds morning, before bed and once or twice middle of the night. I would estimate about 30 oz/day until 1 year old.
My other two were exactly the same. I never increased the volume and sent 3 bottles to daycare until I dropped a bottle at 13 months, then another at 14 months and weaned completely from bottles at 15 months. I continued to breastfeed morning and night for a bit longer. I offered finger foods with all of them starting at 7 months. We are very fortunate and have no food allergies, intolerances or aversions.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 19, 2016 10:15:33 GMT -5
No, my skin is great and I have no health conditions. I just needed a sreening and I wanting some that actually worked to prevent fine lines. Maybe that isn't the name of it, but it is some retinoid cream.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 19, 2016 10:11:20 GMT -5
I went through my own make-over this summer. I was the most I've ever weighed on Memorial Day, so I set a goal to exercise 7xweek and eat better. I lost 30 lbs by September and felt much better about myself. I drank 2 gallons of water a day and went to the dermatologist instead of getting sucked into buying over-priced Rodan & Fields products- and got a prescription for tretenoin. Walgreens helped me out with a coupon so that cost $60 instead of $300. Then I started buying nice looking, but reasonably priced clothes again. My go-to store is The Limited since I don't have time to shop in stores and I can easily buy online. $30 is about as much as I spend on any single item, with most shirts being half that price. I got my hair cut and I actually blow it dry again. I wear it long and it's thick and naturally wavy. I'm not going grey yet, so I just embrace my natural color until I have to start hiding grays. I went to the eye doctor and got a new contact lens prescription. Finally, I bought some new make-up for my office and home. I take good care of my teeth and eyebrows. Fortunately, Stacey and Clinton never ambushed me during my work-from-home, glasses, mom-bun, over-grown eye brows, elastic waist pants and baggy shirts days. Good luck! Do you suffer from acne or some other skin condition? AFAIK, Tretinoin is prescribed only for skin diseases and for leukemia and one can't get prescription without a cause.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 18, 2016 20:19:43 GMT -5
I went through my own make-over this summer. I was the most I've ever weighed on Memorial Day, so I set a goal to exercise 7xweek and eat better. I lost 30 lbs by September and felt much better about myself. I drank 2 gallons of water a day and went to the dermatologist instead of getting sucked into buying over-priced Rodan & Fields products- and got a prescription for tretenoin. Walgreens helped me out with a coupon so that cost $60 instead of $300. Then I started buying nice looking, but reasonably priced clothes again. My go-to store is The Limited since I don't have time to shop in stores and I can easily buy online. $30 is about as much as I spend on any single item, with most shirts being half that price. I got my hair cut and I actually blow it dry again. I wear it long and it's thick and naturally wavy. I'm not going grey yet, so I just embrace my natural color until I have to start hiding grays. I went to the eye doctor and got a new contact lens prescription. Finally, I bought some new make-up for my office and home. I take good care of my teeth and eyebrows.
Fortunately, Stacey and Clinton never ambushed me during my work-from-home, glasses, mom-bun, over-grown eye brows, elastic waist pants and baggy shirts days.
Good luck!
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 18, 2016 8:09:24 GMT -5
The answer for me would depend on how you are going to pay for it. It certainly looks like you can afford it. I was driving around my 1998 maxima until I finally replaced it in January with an odyssey, no regrets at all. But, I purchased a 2012 with only 20000 miles and negotiated the price down to $20,000 to pay cash. Not that there is anything wrong with 0% car loans. I just like keeping my insurance premiums low and buying from an individual.
You must be lucky enough to live in a state with no inspections, no way would a non-operating driver side window pass inspection in Virginia.
Good luck on you decision!
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 18, 2016 2:46:30 GMT -5
I joined the old MSN board in 2004 after buying my first place and being furious after I read the article about living off 60% of your income. There was no possible way!
I remember Phil, Miller the Large and Cronewitch, among others posting on the old boards and being very inspired by their posts.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 16, 2016 15:37:07 GMT -5
You could sign up to be a referee or umpire. My neighbor gets paid $1200/month to referee high school girls lacrosse as his side gig. But there are also county gigs and private recreational sports gigs. My city and county has tons of leagues for every sport you can think of.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 16, 2016 15:04:58 GMT -5
If I am hosting, I am always happy to cook the basics: Thanksgiving- turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, vegetable side dishes; Christmas- prime rib roast, veggies and store bought frozen rolls. Pies I buy from Costco or Marie Callender. Since this is all very basic and partially prepared, it does not mean too much time in the kitchen. If extended family is joining us and they want to get fancy, then they can bring it. Christmas Eve and New Years Day are just normal meals. Growing up, my step-mother always cooked corned beef, black-eyed peas and cabbage for New Years Eve. I don't like the smell of cabbage cooking, so I haven't picked up that tradition. Though, I do like the idea of a good luck traditional meal on New Years Day, so I may come around.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 12, 2016 20:29:34 GMT -5
I always wonder if folks who make stuff factor in their wage per hour even at minimum ? I admire all you folks though. There is a great satisfaction in making stuff yourself. So even without wage consideration - I can buy dishwasher tablets for under $10 at BJ. I think there is 110 in the box, so it would cost me $30/yr. While I know that little things add up - I can not imagine trying to spend time on something that will save me may be $20/yr. I can probably see savings in paper products the most, but with other things - I don't know. Although, after a big cavity scare, we made toothpaste for kids and it was MUCH MUCH cheaper than store bought. But that's probably bc I buy fairly expensive toothpaste for them. gooddecisions - so.....I just bought some flannel two sided thingies on Etsy. $40 worth of. I will let you know in about a month whether I love you or hate you Nice, I made the switch 5 years ago and never looked back. The key though is the discard bin must be as convenient as the trash can. That's why I have a hanging bag on the oven. When you get them, stash a few in your car and purse. I even converted my parents. My stepmother loved them so much, that she started making them and will send me or the girls new fun designs. It's an easy gift for that person you don't quite know what to get.
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Post by gooddecisions on Dec 11, 2016 20:09:24 GMT -5
If you want to explore the option, I use 7"x7" two sided flannel squares. I have a hanging wet bag on my oven door they go in. Anytime I do a load of laundry, I throw them in. They are so small that it doesn't add any laundry to my routine. You can either make them yourself or find them on etsy. These things clean up spills, fingers and noses so much better than paper towels and they are much smaller and simpler than a normal dinner napkin. Plus, when we're outside, they don't fly away in the wind. I keep a stack of them on my kitchen table, kitchen counter, by the doors and in the car. Convenience is everything. Did you make them yourself? I just looked on etsy and they are selling for over $1/piece Also, how many do you think you have, in total? I'll probably need to triple that number I have at least 60 and I never run out because I do a load of laundry every other day. If you don't have a sewing machine, a hand-held serger will do the trick nicely. Double-sided makes a huge difference. I wouldn't recommend cutting up a blanket without serging two squares together. It will be too flimsy and you won't want to use them. They should be sturdy and soft. I mention etsy because I don't think I've seen this style of cloth napkins/wipes sold anywhere else and they are so much easier than large dinner napkins, rags, dish towels or wash cloths. I like mine to look decent and uniform enough for company to use. So, a big stack of stained and dingy rags just won't do.
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