Three names I go by ( Read more... )

I know there's a lot of math, strategy, and planning that goes into this Super Couponing thing. But can someone explain to me how it isn't theft? Spending less than $10 for $500 of stuff goes beyond simple thrift or even "sticking it to the man." Every coupon i've ever used said something about "one per customer" and "one per item" so hoooow? Is it ( Read more... )

I can post from my phone. Just not my laptop. Super convenient, LJ. :|

Almost every time I want to post on LJ, the post button doesn't work. Is that a thing for everyone? Or am I special?

I'm starting to understand why soccer moms are so often portrayed as alcoholics or oblivious to their kids' actual needs: my 12-year-old's schedule is absolutely kicking my ass ( Read more... )

How much do you talk to your coworkers?

Is it just noncommittal smalltalk?

Do you gossip about other coworkers?

Do you tell them about your family?

Are politics and religion on or off the table?

Something may be happening very soon to change the lives of everyone in my household.

It's so out there, and so huge, that i can't even put it into words.

But maybe it won't happen at all.  I cannot say.

Apparently 5 gallon bottles for water coolers are NOT universally-sized ( Read more... )

So my kids are cleaning out their rooms of unwanted things, and i was about to post a ton of their old books to paperbackswap, but um....they've gone to a fee-per-transaction system?  When i'm already paying the shipping cost for sent books?  Ummmm nope ( Read more... )

1. Don't put hot liquid into a ceramic bowl. Even if it's intended for use in a crock pot. Even if the liquid doesn't seem 'that hot.' Simmering at a '1' on the stove is too hot ( Read more... )