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Did more VV shopping and getting creative with the decorating today. I found the “chandelier” picture for $5. I poked a few pinholes and put some dollar store LED string lights behind it! I’ve seen pictures for like that for 3-4x the price, but I made my own. It was a LAST minute idea.0177D55A-6CBD-44CF-9A4F-646E120ABF9F.jpeg
 
Carolla said:
Oh my - all that allergy stuff is even making me get itchy! Sounds awful - hoping some relief finds its way to you all soon.

Kimmio - your brick painting project turned out fantastic! Are you happy with it? Looks amazing to me.

BethAnne - I recently discovered the seniors centre I go to for my exercise programme has a small library in it - and that has an assortment of jigsaw puzzles!! I have two big & difficult looking ones waiting in my cupboard - gifts from my kids - that I will get to after Xmas :) But then I will explore the library supply! You seem to be pretty quick with them. Kind of addictive for me.
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Thank you. I’m pretty happy with it, yes. :) We had to leave one of the bricks with instructions on it, and that pipe. Otherwise I think it’s pretty good!


Maybe my decorations are getting a bit “gauche”, as my mom would say. I can’t tell anymore. They are more flowery and “frilly” than I usually go for, but it’s sort of just going with the ‘shabby chic’ theme I started with. I’m thrifty, and I find it lots of fun - that’s what matters. It’s like playing with that design app, but for real. It’s a lot different than when I moved in!
 
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BetteTheRed said:
Nope; maybe a little more takeout food than I used to, due to the addictiveness of Skip the Dishes when one works until 6:30 p.m. I'd be more inclined to try an epsom salts bath (baking soda is the wrong pH for my skin), and I may do that. Thanks for the suggestion. I think the exacerbated problem is due to this drug, but I'd like to get back to some sort of tolerable level of itchiness and unsightliness.
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Have you tried sweet almond oil...in the bath and/ or directly on your skin? I find it nicer, lighter, than coconut oil and I’ve found it helpful. I don’t have any right now, I keep meaning to look for a good deal on it. It’s pricey some places but Marshall’s/ Winners often has it for around $5-6.

My mom liked it too when she used some of mine...a couple of years ago she found out she’s allergic to a chemical that has about a 15 letter long name, and is in almost every brand in the drugstore that’s supposed to be hypoallergenic, even Aveeno products. It causes an extremely itchy reaction for her, that looks a lot like psoriasis. It’s a pretty rare allergy, but common enough that the allergist tested her for it.
 
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Jae said:
I asked because I was genuinely concerned. @Kimmio Laughterlove mentioned shopping at Value Village. In my experience, people shop there when they are low on cash.
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People shop there because they want to reuse/ recycle or don’t see the need to buy new, or they want to support local charity. You sound you never bought anything second hand.
I noticed that a person truly independent from material judgement is one that has no problem going into second hand stores, wearing / using and admitting to it.
 
Mrs.Anteater said:
People shop there because they want to reuse/ recycle or don’t see the need to buy new, or they want to support local charity. You sound you never bought anything second hand.
I noticed that a person truly independent from material judgement is one that has no problem going into second hand stores, wearing / using and admitting to it.
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I've bought one or two things at garage sales. I certainly don't make a regular habit of buying second hand. I feel sorry for those who need to and I find second hand stores icky.
 
Lordy, Lordy ... second thoughts can be latent ... and more compassionate that the first thing that roles in the mind ... trolling?

Spoons in the Mira turn to attract fish ... a dark chord may be required as minor key ...
 
Jae said:
I've bought one or two things at garage sales. I certainly don't make a regular habit of buying second hand. I feel sorry for those who need to and I find second hand stores icky.
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No need to feel sorry. I buy second hand regularly for items that can be washed/ disinfected if needed and often over the internet. You are missing out on good deals.
We have a local chain in Nova Scotia, called “ Frenchys”. You can find new items with still the tag attached.
A local charity once had a “ Frenchy’s fashion show” as a fundraiser that was quite a hit. Lots of my colleagues shop there and are not ashamed to say so. We also have a second hand skates store and many parents with kids in hockey go there every year to trade in the old skates and get the next size up for their kids.
The local ski resort has a sale on ski equipment well before the season starts and takes a commission. People bring their used equipment and shop for what they need for the season. We got all of our ski/ snowboard equipment there. In a world with limited resources, it might be appropriate to review your perspective.
 
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