you can also store overripened banans in the freezer, the skins will turn black but they are perfectly usable in fruit smoothies or "banana shakes"   Recipe, makes two large glasses 1 frozen banana, sliced 3 ice cubes 1 cup cold water, more if you want it less thick 1/2 cup powdered milk dash of vanilla o...more

If you can afford to shop everyday then by all means go ahead and feed the economy.  I think a lot of people though shop out of boredom (and the high they get doing it), these people would benefit from getting a hobby, joining hobby groups and or volunteering their time.   I'm all for consumerism, just within ones ...more

One landlord said he was keeping half the deposit because he wasn't present at the walk-thru.  He was on vacation that day and had his secretary do it.  He eventually coughed up the other half when his secretary told him he was being a jerk.   My last landlord wanted to charge me for every little normal wear to the...more

@Misty, my grandma hoarded linens.  Even with spliting up towels and sheets everyone got a huge pile.  I don't think I will have to buy another towel as long as I live, if I do I will definately check out thirft stores and garage sales, because I am cheap.

frayed towels need to be replaced? Maybe in the guest bathroom, however I have been using hand me down towels that are over thirty years old.  Eventually they will become dog towels or cleaning rags.

one thing I noticed is the old towels last longer than new ones.  The same goes for many things.  I have a pair of hiking boots I have had for over 20 years.  However my sister has bought a new pair every couple years because the boots fall apart in bad places, like the soles split where as mine are dirty but in otherw...more

My father was set on me going to college.  I didn't last three weeks.  I hated living in a dorm with a bunch of crazy teenagers and I was used to working as many hours as I could and saving my money.  My parents agreed with me talking a year off.  I got a full time and part time job and pushed off school further.  I en...more

when I was younger I worked in a restaurant.  Many would come to work sick. Mainly because they were young college age people who lived paycheck to paycheck and push themselves.  Often most shifts were short anyway so if someone didn't show up the others were really screwed.  Because of this during flu season I avoid e...more

it's a personal choice. Also, if I am sick I stay home.