NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (128386)

United States

Joined myLot 10 years ago

"I'm growing older but not up" --Jimmy Buffett

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I wish there was a nicer way to do this, but I am fed up

snowy @snowy22315 (214843) • United States 8 Nov

So, as I have mentioned on here before the closest grocery store here unless you count the Dollar General market is Food Lion. Food Lion is a good clean basic store, and I usually like them, however, this particular store that...

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NJ Chicaa Check out Bravetart's recipe for English muffins on Serious Eats. Super easy to make but it does take 2 days. I've done her Angel food cake when I have a ton of egg whites to use up. (Stella Parks)

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Please, I need some real advice about this lady

Michael @Wrexxo (10955) 8 Nov

I'm still in bed looking at 25 degrees celcius, low 24, high 37, and hoping for a productive day. First thing, I need to figure out how to charge my devices, still no power, it's been forever. Something I can't stop thinking...

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NJ Chicaa I do well enough but not gonna lie--I wouldn't want to be with someone who made a lot less than me.

8 Nov

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The Walmart saga continues...

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (64914) 7 Nov

As I have said before, we lost our nearest grocery store due to inflation and I think, poor management. At any rate, unless I go into the city (which thankfully I do, frequently) if we need something I didn't plan on, Walmart is...

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NJ Chicaa There is a "nice" Walmart around here but I haven't been there in years. I just do Instacart for the local grocery store.

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Have you ever brined a turkey?

snowy @snowy22315 (214843) • United States 7 Nov

Thanksgiving is coming up in the good Ol USA and with it is the traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the fixings. Son has said he will definitely be coming down for the day so I will be preparing a turkey meal....

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NJ Chicaa I've brined a turkey breast before with apple juice, water, cinnamon sticks, and herbs. Check out Ina Garten's Accidental Turkey recipe. It has a delicious dry brine with kosher salt, lemon zest, and herbs. Really good!

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Giving a Little Thanks

Amber @AmbiePam (132854) • United States 6 Nov

Anyone got anything they are thankful for today? I’m thankful for how well the appointment with my primary care went. I mentioned to her despite increasing my protein my energy was low, and she asked if I wanted to see a...

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NJ Chicaa Happy to hear that you will get the referral. I'm not thankful about anything today. I am in a very crabby mood.

6 Nov

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Tasting Haagen-Dazs Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream

John Roberts @JohnRoberts (109281) • Los Angeles, California 6 Nov

Taking a break from the chocolate assault. Many ice cream lovers are not into chocolate and have a large non-chocolate selection to choose from. This one is for you especially if your preference is fruit flavors. Coconut pineapple...

food

ice cream

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NJ Chicaa oooh that sounds sooooo good!

6 Nov

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A Fond Farewell to HubPages

Veronica @hongdouzi (26) • United States 5 Nov

It’s hard to see HubPages go. For years, it gave people a place to share their stories, advice, and ideas—and gave readers the chance to learn from folks with firsthand experience. For many of us, it was more than a website. It...

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NJ Chicaa I felt that way when Epinions shut down. I still have some online friends from there on my Facebook. I don't think any of them are on here still.

5 Nov

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Maybe We Are Seeing the Wagon Before the Horse

celticeagle @celticeagle (195841) • Boise, Idaho 5 Nov

I have wondered since the blue wave why Trump hasn't thrown a royal tizzy yet. I guess he has in his weird off wordily way. I am seeing where quite a few people are talking about the Veto Trump will probably be carrying around in...

ice

doge

laws

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NJ Chicaa I think they can walk and chew gum at the same time.

5 Nov

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Has it started to get to you yet?

Amber @AmbiePam (132854) • United States 5 Nov

I’m having a hard time not wanting to go to bed too early now that the sun starts to set (here) at 5pm. If I go to bed early I end up waking up throughout the night, and ending up worse off the next day. My best friend loved that...

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NJ Chicaa I like driving to work with some light since I leave here at like 6:30am. I hate it getting dark early though.

5 Nov

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I’ve Finally Had Enough

Amber @AmbiePam (132854) • United States 5 Nov

Some of you may remember my unfortunate journey with my current pain management doctor. My previous one, a dream of a doctor, died unexpectedly years ago. My current one has given me fits, but I won’t go into the biggest reason...

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NJ Chicaa I hope it works out

5 Nov

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I just can’t sleep ! Please help ….

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (15233) • United Kingdom 1 Nov

I’m in one of those ‘ weird moods ‘. The Mister has gone to bed…..I stay up as my snoring keeps him awake ..but I’m simply not tired …i don’t want to go to bed. It’s almost 3.30am here and I’m watching telly. He has to be up at...

sleep

still awake

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NJ Chicaa I can't believe I didn't think of this when responding the other day. Try yoga nidra. It is a guided meditation where you body scan. There is an app called Insight Timer. If you search yoga nidra many of them come up. I like to do one when I go to bed. It is...

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Idaho is Such A Backward State

celticeagle @celticeagle (195841) • Boise, Idaho 4 Nov

What a major bummer. Proposition One lost with 56% of the vote. So sad. We have so many LDS here. Now if a pregnant woman has a medical issue and needs an abortion she has to go to another state. Doctors can't help her. Isn't...

abortion

doctors

woman

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NJ Chicaa They also voted for an official state gun. Ironic

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I’ve got a good one.

Amber @AmbiePam (132854) • United States 3 Nov

I was doing my laundry (at my dad’s), and he was actually there. He told me he wanted me to follow him when he had to leave in about thirty minutes. I thought he wanted me to follow him to a garage where he was getting something...

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NJ Chicaa That was so sweet.

3 Nov

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I just can’t sleep ! Please help ….

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (15233) • United Kingdom 1 Nov

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NJ Chicaa When I was in the hospital this past spring they put me on Seroquel to help me sleep. First it was Trazadone but I would wake up like every hour or so. The Seroquel didn't necessarily make me sleep longer but it was continuous. I DON'T recommend melatonin....

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Am I cooking up a leg of lamb today?

The Horse @TheHorse (241207) • Walnut Creek, California 1 Nov

My step-mom would cook us up a mean (yummy) leg of lamb back in the day. We had it maybe once every few months. We would have it with mint sauce (not mint jelly) on the side, along with with riced potatoes and gravy. Man was that...

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NJ Chicaa

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I think they would be thrilled if I moved there

snowy @snowy22315 (214843) • United States 1 Nov

So, my mother told me the house across from them is for sale for 222,000. She would love to have family take care of her and my dad since they are very old. Even though I have long thought about having a summer place up there...I...

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NJ Chicaa I get it. My mother moved in with my sister and her family after my dad passed. She and I could never live together.

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Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding today ….

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (15233) • United Kingdom 1 Nov

Oh yes, it’s Sunday ….. Roast dinner day ….. Today we had roast beef, roast potatoes, cabbage, green beans and carrots, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. I had a change today and didn’t have mustard….i had horseradish sauce. For...

sunday roast

roast beef

yorkshire puddings

apple and blackberry crumble

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NJ Chicaa oh that sounds so good!

1 Nov

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Got my dishes in. Will vacuum. It's that kind of day.

The Horse @TheHorse (241207) • Walnut Creek, California 30 Oct

The sun is trying to poke through now (Noon). But it's been a dreary and cool morning. We won't break 70 F today. Still, I got my dishes in, practiced some guitar, and will vacuum before I run a brief errand. Wheee! How is your...

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NJ Chicaa I need to do some chores and I will run the Roomba.

30 Oct

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I’m trying to get that protein boost.

Amber @AmbiePam (132854) • United States 30 Oct

We all noticed in Canada our allergies were better, and we loved it. Boy, do I miss Prince Edward Island right now (for many reasons). I seem to be coming down from a vacation high, and the allergies have set in again. I’m relying...

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NJ Chicaa Are you anemic?

30 Oct

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Good morning everyone

Michael @Wrexxo (10955) 30 Oct

It's 7:22 in the morning. I'm still on my bed. It's 24 degrees celcius outside, low of 23, high of 33 today. I woke up a little early, checked my phone, scrolled MyLot, and handled a quick online gig that popped up. Yesterday, I...

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NJ Chicaa I can't imagine being without power for so long!

30 Oct

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