My house has the whole open concept thing - living, dining, kitchen are all one space.  I have grown to dislike it immensely.  I really want a kitchen that is separate.  It looks nice but is totally impractical.  The lack of walls makes it hard to arrange the living room furniture.  I'll know better next time....

I absolutely cannot shop in a store that is freezing cold.  Want me to linger?  Turn up the temperature!

This article sends out quite a negative tone about many harmless ingredients (i.e. guar gum, autolyzed yeast extract, etc.)  The authors need to brush up on their food ingredient technology.   Hey, if you like it - eat it!  Just remember that moderation is the key.  FYI - I like Scrapple!!  I know what it's made of...more

I learned to drive (in the 1970's) in a Mercury Monterey.  Sounds luxurious, doesn't it?  It was the most hideous car on the road.  My family called it the redneck-mobile.  I was so embarassed to be seen in it.

1.  Restocking fees are unrealistic.  I will not purchase anything from a store that charges a restocking fee for a return.  I'm sure it doesn't cost them 15% of the product's value to take it back.   2.  Shipping fees for catalog/internet purchases are sometimes totally outrageous.  I look for free shipping offers (...more

Does anyone know if Diet Cherry RC Cola is still being made?  That was some good stuff!  The last time I bought it was probably in the late 90's.

I totally miss the original "Herbal Essence" shampoo and cream rinse!  Oh, and my 20-something niece always teases us for saying "cream rinse" instead of "conditioner!"  That's what they were called way back when.

Marie Osmond?  Oh, Puh-lease!  She has no appeal.  She looks like a hooker on her weight loss commericals.  Who can take her seriously anymore?