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I take about five cheap drug store, noncoated aspirin and crush then up and add either water or milk to make a paste then appy it to my face for about twenty minutes then exfoliate when I remove it. It's cheap and it leaves me with smooth skin.
I found this recipe which adds jojoba oil:
http://viviandanger.hubpages.com/hub/famousaspirinmask
Got it :)
I'm thinking of cutting my hair off, but I'm not sure what to do with it. I've super thick hair, and long layers seems to work well. Does anyone know of any good shoulder length cuts that can accommodate lots and lots of layers?
Well, if you don't want to try olive oil, maybe avo? Or yogurt works really well. It exfoliates and moisturizes. Or a honey mask. Or a honey and yogurt mask! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
My mother is into this new thing where you mix some yogurt with the contents of one spirulina capsule. It's scary looking but her skin looks amazing afterwards.
My youngest son is spending Thanksgiving elsewhere. I knew this had to happen sometime-and I am glad he's growing up and that he has friends and is happy-but I'm still depressed.
Any suggestions on how to deal with this would be appreciated.
Every time I see this thread, I think of a boy coming in here and it going down something like this.
:lol: I think that would happen to me if I got on here!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandi
Thanks mutatis. Uhmmm, that was a help. *sarcasm*
The answer to your problem, Qimissung, is you need a new puppy or kitten.Quote:
Originally Posted by qimissung
I understand, my mother felt that way about me moving out. I just reassured her that I would still visit A LOT. They only live a few minutes away. So I would suggest that, although you can unfortunately not spend Thanksgiving with your son, you can always have a family-only type day or evening when he comes back. That way you still get some quality time together.Quote:
Originally Posted by qimissung
Thank you, Vonny; I would agree, but I already have cats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vonny
Thank you, Turquoise Sunset, that's a good idea. I'm going to suggest that.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurquoiseSunset
Sorry, qimi, I didn't even read the latest post. Just hit quick reply.
I know. I was just kidding. I feel the same way if I go into the guy's thread. Any advice for me? :D
Hmm, I'd do something that you can't do when the kids are around. For example, get really, really drunk.
That's an idea. Or walk around naked. Such freedom. :D Thanks, Juniper.
Vonny was right. She has been banned, I see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vonny
Haha, or do both, now there's a good time.Quote:
Originally Posted by qimissung
Better and better...drunk, naked, and singing at the top of my lungs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnQZ-nFg9BY
Hahaha, I just watched a shed roof blow into a parked truck. Damn mountain wind.
my banana bread is still wet in the middle. wtf?
Maybe lower the cooking temp a bit and add some time... I've been toying with baking tonight too.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
Or mash it with a fork and have banana bread pudding.
At least you have ovens. I'm paying a very high price for not calling a professional-I needed to replace. a broken bake element and we asked my son's friend to do it. He is very competent, but he had never done this before. He made the attempt, without unplugging the stove, and WHOMP! A flash of light, a loud noise-I'm just so glad he didn't electrocute himself, but now the wires in the back of the stove are meted-kind od like the wicked witch of the west.
A little longer in the oven, I think, papaya.
If it's a really heavy bread the timing can be kind of tricky. It can be easy to end up with burnt on the outside and mush on the inside. I'm with Qim on longer baking time, but you may want to turn the temp down a bit, too. Or try making muffins instead of a loaf. they cook faster.
I turned down the temp just a bit and baked it longer, it came out pretty good.
Good to hear. I've been toying around with some baking myself and had to do the same with cookies. I am working to develop some gluten free recipes that don't taste crummy, so it is a huge experiment :)Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
On another random note, do any of you have issues finding jeans to fit? I tend to run tiny in the waist with wider hips... basically think the typical hourglass shape and you have me. The only issue is that the only jeans I've found are difficult to find in smaller sizes. I'm looking at Levis curve id jeans in the bold curve, but the size 8 isn't something I can find at the store. Anyone have any better suggestions of brands that may fit well and still hold up to constant wear?
If you can't find them in the store, can you possibly find them online?
I found them online, but they're about $50 a pair. If I only needed one or two not a huge deal, but I need 5+ :frown: They seem to go on sale in the store, but not so much online. I swear I hate buying jeans!
That is a discouraging amount. I'm out of ideas. Sorry, LL.
I really, really, really do not want to get up these days. Suggestions, anybody?
Multivitamins have helped me. All the issues I've had over the past few years were directly tied to my diet. Removing things that gave my system problems and adding a multivitamin helped a ton. The only catch is that I'm taking higher end vitamins. The store bought ones don't seem to work, but I've been taking Shaklee ones, and I've had great success.
The best and cheapest place I have found for jeans s Old Navy. I know, but I buy them for work. They run ~ $30 but a couple times a year go on sale for $15.95. When they are on sale I'll go in and buy 5-10 pairs. Seriously, after a few months at work my jeans look like I step in a way back machine and I'm heading to the Motley Crue concert in my ripped up jeans.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyLuck
Thanks Papaya! I'll have to try theirs on. We don't have an Old Navy at the mall here, so I likely didn't hit that store. I must have tried 10 different stores and 50+ different brand and style combinations, and still I couldn't find ones to fit right. If they fit in the hips I have 2-3 inches of extra material in the waist. If the waist fits, I look like I have sausage casings on my hips and thighs :lol:
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Originally Posted by LadyLuck
I'm straight thgouh the hips and waist and I have no butt. And I'm short.
I'm short, but VERY hourglass. I finally got a pair of the curve id jeans in the mail, and they fit perfectly. I'm thinking they're worth the price, and I'll just order them from Amazon. They don't have all the spandex in them that most jeans have now, so I just hope they hold up well to make it worth the price. They're 99% cotton 1% spandex, so I'm thinking they should last for some time.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
There's no way I would pay $990 for shoes but if I did it might be these:
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/7...6cpns440v1.png
Those are cute, but I would go for these...
http://us.jimmychoo.com/content/ebiz...ge_1_black.jpg
Too cute!
Haha, I would never be able to pull either of those off. I wear these mostly:
http://www.decademailorder.com/image...ck%20black.jpg
They're really padded and boyish, so they make your feet look bigger than they are which sort of looks a bit little-kid-ish. I like to wear them with soft, fuzzy white socks all rolled down to the ankle and poking just above the lip of my shoes. If you wear them with a lacy pink skirt like this one:
http://www.dressingvintage.com/image...es-3004-01.jpg
-you end up looking adorable, kind of like a counter-culture ballerina. Ignore that ugly blazer though, I'd have to wear something cool and dark (to match the shoes) like this:
http://www.icie2.com/img/570/poin-02...easant-top.jpg
I'd throw a bondage belt around my waist for some unexpected hardness and a pleasant jingle sound:
http://theblackcatcloset.com/ebay/AP44.jpg
Some more lace around your neck:
http://www.anyemogirl.com/image/anya...tail-party.JPG
With a biiiiig pink blossom in your hair like this one on the left (not the ugly flaming pink one on the right):
http://hair-news.info/wp-content/upl...hair-clip2.jpg
Squeeeee!!! Cute!
I see you are the person I should be going to for fashion advice, Juniper. Any ideas for people who are slightly older (not more diginified, just older)?
Those shoes are cute, ladies, but I refuse to wear shoes that make me feel off balance. Give me tennies or clogs any day.
Actually, yeah. I can't wait until I'm older so that I can get away with great fashion. I won't be able to pull off expenesive shoes, real jewlery, nice blazers or lovely hats and gloves until I grow out of looking like a fifteen year old and develop some class in my face:
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000..._2_xlarge.jpeg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_li5wPxltMR...ith+pearls.jpg
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lf...gasto1_500.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/p..._3297371_n.jpg
I'll also be able to wear scarves over my hair and red lipstick (red lipstick looks clownish on younger people):
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w7pflohsyr...600/scarf4.jpg
http://pollywalkeronline.com/images/...2005-138-g.jpg
I obviously won't be able to pull off the cutesy look anymore, my style will change. You can stop dicking around and focus on doing things well when you don't look like a little kid. If you're too young and you're using a look that's way too "mature" for you, you end up looking kind of creepy:
http://media22.onsugar.com/files/201..._Fashion_B.jpg
I look forward to new ages and new styles. I even know what I'm going to wear when I'm ancient. The way I see it, beautiful flowing pieces of fabric which are practically works of art in themselves work great on ancient ladies. I also like that whole old witchy wise-woman look.
http://www.ancientlight.info/product...ee_crone_c.jpg
Decent.
Juniper - Makes me think of how I used to dress. Now I'm stuck looking like a grown up :lol: I still look in the mirror and wonder just when that change happened.
Does anyone know where I can get some cool vintage tees that don't have things like "Red Hot" blazoned across the breasts? I love the jeans, vintage tee, and blazer look for work. I just keep having problems finding shirts that are appropriate. I'm in a pretty casual atmosphere so I can get away with casual and trendy. Mostly I just need to look like I care about what I go out of the house in.
You chose well, grasshopper. I love those slightly fitted sweaters they used to wear. Those go nicely with jeans, and a blazer if appropriate, for a kind of uptown look for day or a casual evening.
And the eastern clothing, that just kind of grazes ones, um, curves. I see that just because I'm now a grownup I don't have to eschew color, and it doesn't necessarily have to be shapeless, to pretty and even elegant.
Thank You, Juniper.
In answer to your question, I don't know LadyLuck. I gather you've looked in some vintage clothing stores? I'm not sure t-shirts were a staple for woment at least until the sixties.
I googled "vintage t-shirts" and several things came up, including these:
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CH4Q8wIwAQ#
http://www.palmercash.com/c-1-womens.aspx
http://www.vintagetshirtstore.com/Vi...ntage+T+Shirts