put them in the dryer for a while, and hang immediately
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put them in the dryer for a while, and hang immediately
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Originally Posted by pussnboots
I just checked the two pairs that I wahed today - 97% Cotton, 3 % Lycra and 98% Cotton, 2 % Lycra
How longer in the dryer?Quote:
Originally Posted by Anza
One pair today is pretty good but still needs to be ironed.
Cotton is bad. It gets so wrinkly I hate ironing also, so I just don't buy things that require ironing. And if I accidently get some difficult fabric, I just wear it wrinkly, or I take it to the cleaners, and wear it once and then file it in the back of closet and go buy more poly-blend.
I buy my husbands khakis and work shirts and all of them MUST have the no-wrinkle label before I buy them because I don't really have time to press his shirts and I've found out the hard way that he will just wear it wrinkly. Luckily, the other people at his office are polo and khaki guys also, and I've seen them wearing faded beyond hope polos and not so pressed khakis. His job is not about image, so that is good for me. If it were, I would just budget in the cleaner's bill
a load of laundry-- about an hour.
it's perfect when the clothes are dry and warm to the touch.
I love cotton, it just feels so nice on the skin and I actually find ironing to be really relaxing...that is as long as the amount stays within reason. Luckily, my job doesn't require pressed clothing, church clothes are about the only things I have to iron so it's not so bad.
I agree with Idril...ironing can be relaxing.
I only iron something when I need to use it.
I NEVER iron beforehand. I hate to wear clothes that's been ironed too long in advance.
Maybe if I knew what I was doing, ironing would be relaxing. When I iron, the little ironing board pad comes off the bored while I am ironing and there is this bump I have to iron over. The iron table itself kind of wobbles and I just don't know how to situate the clothing on the ironing board. My husband's aunt would always iron his shirts for him so he was always clean pressed until he met me :lol:
did someone teach you all how to iron, or did you just figure it out for yourselves? I remember watching my grandmother iron, and then I tried it myself. The first thing I ironed was a white cotton shirt. When I was done with it, it was a white cotton shirt with a burn mark on it, and some black crusty stuff seared into it.
Ugh...ironing,why bother? :p
Shalot, my Mom taught me to iron.
She taught me by letting me iron my Dad's handkerchiefs [I hope I spelt that right!]. Then I graduated to pillowcases, my dolls' clothes, etc.
I guess I like ironing now cause it reminds me of the times my Mom and I spent together!
I remember getting one of those "kids say the darndest things" emails. The only one I remember was about a family at church: After mass the pastor was greeting people at the back of the church, a little girl came up to shake hands and the pastor commented on the pretty dress the girl was wearing, the little girl said "Thank you, Mom says it's a ***** to iron". That's how I feel about most cloths.
hate ironing. :sick:
On another note
Someone hand me a feckin mug of virtual tea! Cant drink the real stuff anymore on account of IBS and it aggrivates it so....
*plonks bum down on budda bean bag and folds arms in a sulk*
Awww, that's too bad! My son has Crohn's disease which has a lot of the same symptoms and he can't have popcorn anymore and it just kills him, especially when we go to the movies. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
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*virtual tea for you*
Yeah popcorn is on a no list for me too but, that is not going to stop me!!! I just couldnt go to the cinema and NOT have popcorn. Also if i wanted to get an alternative thing to popcorn at the cinema, i cant because i cant eat any of the other crap either!:bawling:Quote:
Originally Posted by Idril
thanks for the tea your two!
:lol: The very truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
Many prefer synthetic materials, but I am loyal to cotton and wool as they are so much more comfortable, breathable, and don't get pille. However, most of my clothing does not require ironing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shalot
I don't think cotton knits need pressing, so those might be an option. :idea:
Can you have herbal teas? Some of those are quite good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
That's my son's attitude about a lot of his "nos" too but popcorn is one thing he's learned the hard way he absolutely can not touch. It is hard for him at the theatre but he just buys candy instead. I don't think the sugar is great for him but it's better than getting pieces of popcorn hulls lodged in his intestine so he's learned to live with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Can you guys have those popcorn puffs? It's not the same but it's close.
Well, Isaac can have it. It's not quite the same thing and it seems to have the effect of making him more bitter he can't have the real stuff but he's been known to break down and eat it once in awhile. :p
This sounds exactly like me :lol: We must have the same ironing pad and board. My mother in law would normally iron my husbands shirts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shalot
Herbal and fruit teas are fine. Its the caffine on coffee and tea that causes spasms. I'm drinking peppermint tea at the moment which is very good for me. Also i have to get my hands on fennel tea because its supposed to help get rid of the bloating caused by the IBS. I have a LOT of herbel and fruit teas at home. nettle is one of my favourites.Quote:
Originally Posted by RJbibliophil
Sugary things are a nono i think. I'm not allowed to eat milk or white chocolate (the gastroentrologist nicely told me this while my mam was sitting beside me!) but i can eat high cocoa chocolate (dark) 65% and above, because its full of antioxadents.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idril
Whats popcorn puffs?Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
I've got exams every-darned-day and lately i'm staying up either late or the whole night! And I've wasted some time back last night writing a poem. Now i've got drooping eyes and a thirsty soul. Though there's a lot to do, I'm in high spirits and just can NOT study right now for some reason. Who else thinks I need some coffee? :(
I think you need a sound sleep. Its okay to take a break, despite the hectic schedule, to re-charge your batteries :) .
But I'm so high I cant even sleep. :D
The world's feeling so wonderful i dont want to miss it while sleeping! :D
I agree with madhuri. Sounds like you need some time to wind down first, though. When I'm feeling over-strung I always find a that I relax best by making myself a hot cup of herbal tea, climbing into a cozy chair and listening to some quiet music. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78...obedsmiley.gif
Symphony, sleeping is good too, you can always dream :p Anything is possible in dreams :)
The world is dream enough at this very moment. :D
Where's my coffee dammit? :lol:
I promise to be a good girl and sleep! :) A bit later.
This promise seems like the type I used to make to my mother and never keep.... very tricky :D .Quote:
Originally Posted by symphony
yeah since i didnt specify on the "later". :D
I was just flipping stations and there was an infomercial for a cloths steamer. I think it was called the Toobi. It looked so much easier then ironing but I wonder if that's actually true??
A new Health and beauty aid store just opened in my neighborhood. The Grand Opening is today so I went on my lunch hour (I had work related errands to run as well). I got a goodie bag of free products (sample size of course) I had a consultation with a hair dresser, a free eyebrow wax, and a mini make over. It was a glorious lunch hour. The marshmallow flavored lip gloss tasted good but not filling enough so I had to stop for a burger on the way back.
Can't go wrong with free waxing and free stuff! Didn't anyone question your puffy forehead when you got back to work though? lol
I've always wanted to get my eyebrows waxed but never have for some reason. I pluck but I don't really know what I'm doing so while they may be nice and groomed, they have no discernible shape. :lol:
And there are few things more awesome than flavored lip gloss. :nod:
I had my eyebrows waxed once. I still had to clean them up once I got home though. Oh well.
And yes, there is nothing so satisfying as putting on lip gloss that tastes good. HA
Oh, I know! I have a ton of them in every flavor imaginable. I have one in every coat pocket, every purse and scattered here and there through out the house so I'm never more than a few steps away from one at any given point during the day...I'm a little obsessed. :blush: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Hey guys, I got a style question: Does dark red hair look good with olive skin? (think sallow, the color of old parchment, taupe/beige and dark, bright red)
hmm...depends on the red. If it's a bright, unnatural red, it won't look good on anyone lol. My friend has very dark skin (I dunno that it's olive) and dyed her hair a very dark red-brown and it looked good.
Like this color?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bakiryu
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I got the mini makover after the waxing, they gave me a dusting of that mineral make up so it wasn't so bad. :DQuote:
Can't go wrong with free waxing and free stuff! Didn't anyone question your puffy forehead when you got back to work though? lol