twilight021

@twilight021 (2059)

United States • Age 48

Joined myLot 18 years ago

That'll put marzipan in your pie plate bingo!

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A recipe for potato bake?

carlos2008 @carlos2008 (210) • China 13 Nov 08

Does anyone have a good recipe, that they actually use themselves, for a nice potato bake that DOESN'T have bacon in it? I don't want people to just google it. I can do that myself. I'd like actual tried and true recipes if anyone...

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twilight021 I haven't had this in ages, but this is one of my favorites from my childhood....my sister and I fought over it! If you are vegetarian you can take out the ham or substitute something else. MASHED POTATO PIE 5 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1...

13 Nov 08

Ravelry.com

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 11 Nov 08

Has anyone heard about this site? I think it's a pretty neat site and really brings needlework crafters together. If you really want to find some amazing patterns, and even advice, I would suggest getting an invite. It doesn't...

patterns

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twilight021 I really like Ravelry. It's such a good resoruce. I think my favorite thing is seeing how people subsitiute yarn. Sometimes the reccomended yarn is just too expensive and seeing what other people have used and had work is great! It's also such a good...

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Frugal Tradition

DCMerkle @DCMerkle (1281) • United States 10 Nov 08

In todays economy I know I am thinking more and more about the ways that my grandmother use to do hings to save money around the house. She did a lot of baking, cooking, sewing, coupon saving and things like that. I was wondering...

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twilight021 I've been knitting for many years and I will relying on that skill both for keeping warm and for gifts this holiday season. I'm horrible at sewing so I'll be sticking with knitting for sure! I will also be relying on some more "natural" gifts. In fact many...

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How Much Money Do You Plan To Spend On Christmas Gifts This Year

livinglegend7 @livinglegend7 (114) • United States 12 Nov 08

I am asking personel question about how much money you plan to spend on Christmas this year because, of the bad economy. I was talking to some of my friends and it seems like everybody is going to cut back a least 25% from last...

christmas

economy

gifts

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twilight021 Yes, I will definitely be cutting back this year. In fact many people will be getting plants from me. I have soome very prolific spider plants and I will be making cuttings from them, rooting them, and then giving people little baby potted spider plants for...

12 Nov 08

Have you decided to try a new craft lately? What was it and what atracted you ?

Loverbear @Loverbear (4918) • United States 23 Sep 08

I decided to try needle felting, as I've seen all kinds of animals and things done with it, I found it is so much fun that it's a regular craft for me. Have you found a new craft that you're trying, what is it and what...

trying new crafts

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twilight021 Needling felting is fun! It's a good way to get out your frustrations too. I've done machine felting....where you felt knitted items, and then sometimes I have added a little decorations to these things with needle felting. One craft that I would like...

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What is your favorite thing to knit? Do you sell them?

Loverbear @Loverbear (4918) • United States 23 Sep 08

I love to knit, and my favorite thing to knit is intricate patterns such as Aran or intarsia knits. I usually knit sweaters (human) but now that I have mini Dachshunds I also knit dog sweaters. What's your favorite knitting...

aran knits

dog sweaters

knitting

selling your projects

sweaters

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twilight021 I'm not sure if I have an absolute favorite thing to knit. I often go in fits and starts. I'll love knitting one thing for a bit and make a few of them, then I'll get bored and move on to something new. I actually do sell my knitting so I have to make a few...

23 Sep 08

Dealing with Stress at Work

dreemsofdark @dreemsofdark (714) • United States 23 Sep 08

I am a pretty easygoing person, and my career is working as a video editor/graphic Designer in houston. It's usually easy going, and it gives me time to do my own little graphic things like make my friends look like Zombies in...

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twilight021 When I get into situations like that I try to seperate things out to deal with them in smaller increments, rather than in one big scary overwhelmin chunk. Maybe you can take 1 day off from work and do all your halloween costume stuff, or at least make a...

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How Much?

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 24 Jun 08

I'm on a fixed income and lost a good percentage of it a few months ago, so I'm scrimping and saving every way that I can. I'm a very frugal person to begin with, but I've had to take it even further than normal. I've been...

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twilight021 I pay my electric bill online so I can track how much power I use each month and see what my high use months are. Of course the colder months are worst, especially since we have electric heat (though given the cost of heating oil it wasn't too bad). In the...

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need ideas

jdoss23430 @jdoss23430 (379) • United States 23 Jun 08

Anyone have any good ideas of foods that will be good for a day long fishing trip?? Every year we go I make chicken salad pita pocket, but Im gettin a little tored of that and want something different. Thanks

fishing trip

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twilight021 You could always make your chicken salad in a difference way. Curried chicken salad with red grapes is really good. I think if I were going on an all day fishing trip, I would like tuna or egg salad....with plenty of chips to put in the sandwich...I love...

23 Jun 08

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recipes anyone?

thaprecious1x @thaprecious1x (25) • United States 23 Jun 08

having a party in a week, and was looking for some good side dishes, and desserts, as the rest will be catered. anyone have any favorites to share?

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twilight021 This is a favorite recipe amoung me friends. No kidding, we all go wild for it and it's so simple. It's an awesome sweet dip that's great for fruit or cookies. fruit dip 1 block of cream cheese 1 jar of marshmallow fluff - the size that's in the glass...

23 Jun 08

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Where do you cut back next?

newtondak @newtondak (3946) • United States 23 Jun 08

I'm sure we've all made a number of adjustments to our way of living to bridge the gap between the amount of money coming into the bank account and the amount going out. With gas and food prices continually rising, what steps do...

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twilight021 My boyfriend and I are going to start riding our bikes more during the nice weather. We can even run a few errand with bikes and backpacks. I also do a lot of thrift store shopping, trading with friends, and just trying to figure out what I really...

23 Jun 08

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which band member is your favorite?

sephiroth829 @sephiroth829 (113) • United States 7 Mar 07

nathan explosion, the lead singer. swisgaar skwigelf, lead guitar(fastest guitarist alive). toki wartooth, rhythem guitar(second fastest guitarist alive). william murderface, bassist(murderface murderface). pickles, the...

dethklok

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twilight021 My favorite band member is definately Pickles the drummer (doodily-do). The episode when you learn about the band he was in before Dethklok was hilarious! He was such a beautifuls ladies back then! His accent is really funny too. He seems to be the most...

23 Jun 08

What do you have too much of?

scarywhitegirl @scarywhitegirl (2766) • United States 9 Jun 08

I was at a craft show/swap with friends yesterday, and some of us were talking about how much of various supplies we have. One woman had 6 Rubbermaid containers of fabric. Another had 6 just of one variety of fabric! Compared to...

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twilight021 I have too much many craft supplies! Of those I think yarn is the biggest offender. My place isn't very big so I have been storing yarn in a closet roack. This seems to work, but I am considering getting rid of some of what I have. There is a craft store...

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Any tips to avoid late night snacking?

jickyeung @jickyeung (201) • Hong Kong 9 Jun 08

I think most people understand how bad it is to eat before bed, but not all people can avoid it. For me, I use to drink a cup of Coca-Cola, and have a piece of bread for my late night snacking. Not really hungry, but just want...

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twilight021 I know I would never be able to sleep if I had coke before bed. That is a lot of sugar and caffine in that. I set a time for myself that there is no snacking after. For me it's 9pm. No snacking after 9pm. It is often the case that dehyration pains are...

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Is it cheating to serve hamburger

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12588) • United States 9 Jun 08

helper for dinner? I went to the pantry and have no ideas. But did find 2 boxes of the stuff. With hamburger in the fridge it does seem a logical choice. What would you serve with it?

from a box

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twilight021 It's not cheating at all. It's so difficult to come up with something every night for dinner! I can really get burned out on comingup with recipies, so having some help from the pantry is a nice thing. I would be sure to serve some vegatabels and/or salad...

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Gas, Gas, Gas - it's all about gas...

reinydawn @reinydawn (11642) • United States 2 Jun 08

Oh, I have seen so many discussions about the prices of gas! I know it's a hot topic, and one that is just going to keep on being a hot topic. Normally, I don't gripe about it because I chose to drive the vehicle I drive and I've...

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twilight021 With gas prices now hitting $4 a gallon, I am definately re-thinking my summer plans. Thankfully I can walk to work and have been doing that now that the weather has gotten nicer. I am also lucky enough to live in an area with public transportation,...

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Holy Season Finale of Lost!

cortjo73 @cortjo73 (6498) • United States 29 May 08

How much did everyone love that episode. So, I read that there would be three deaths of originals. I am sad about Jin. I really had high hopes that he was still alive after Sun was mourning him in the episode where she had her...

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twilight021 **this response contains LOST spoilers** I loved seeing Desmond and Penny get together. It made me sort of teary. The Sun/Jin episode from a few weekes back. It was fully of flashbacks and flash forwards. Sun being in the hopital and having the baby...

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Do you have a favorite bean recipe?

tanniebabe78 @tanniebabe78 (2934) • United States 28 May 08

I only know one way to make beans. Ham, beans in a crockpot for 8-10 hours. I substituted turkey last time I made it. Very good. I am looking for more though.

beans

recipes

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twilight021 Seeing as I am from Boston, I have to share the quintessential bean recipe...Boston Baked Beans! My mom used to make these in a bean pot in the oven, but you can use a crock pot as the recipe says. 1 lb. Navy beans 1 lg. onion 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c....

28 May 08

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