Saturday, August 13, 2005Cobb GrillTwo things I'd like to get for camping. One is non-stick cookware with alumimum bottom. The other is a Cobb grill. "A design innovation straight out of Africa, the Cobb was initially designed as a cooking system for people in rural areas without access to electricity so they could cook in a safer... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 9:07 AM Comments (0) (link) Saturday, December 18, 2004Seen on TVIt's not surprising but things that are seen on TV infomercials don't look that great in the store. They mostly have a tacky feel about them. And they are expensive. My friend who has no credit card or banking account asked me to buy some nail polish sets. The telephone number she gave me was no... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 7:00 PM Comments (1) (link) Wednesday, October 20, 2004Buying a New CarToday I bought a new car. My husband agreed to the sale long distance and tomorrow he will sign it and we'll pick it up. I don't know a job so I can't be the principle owner. Last weekend, we went looking for cars as a way of having fun. We went to one the Honda dealerships and were treated nicely... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 10:18 PM Comments (0) (link) Wednesday, August 11, 2004DurabilityI had a several pairs of underwear that lasted several years. When they finally wore out, I went to find some new ones and the no longer made them. I suspect that since they had diminishing sales they stopped making them. Our economy is built on things wearing out. If things are made to well, then... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 7:37 PM Comments (0) (link) Scan PanIf you want non stick cookware that won't lose its non stick coating and will last no matter how many times you burn up dinner, buy scan pan. It is a little more expensive than some, but it will last your life time. I have one pan, and would like to buy more, but we already have cookware so we can... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 7:16 PM Comments (0) (link) Saturday, August 7, 2004Good furnitureL.L.Bean: Freeport Ultralight Sectional Sofa The Ultra light sofa by LL Bean, is lightweight and portable, but it is also high quality and has the price to match. So in order to get the quality you want, you have to pay for it. Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 3:24 AM Comments (0) (link) Cheap furnitureI found some inexpensive furniture on the web. It can be shipping for a small fee, it can be put together and new coverings can be put on. The only problem is that it is cheap and won't last long. It doesn't look very good either. Home Reserve Furniture: Shipped UPS to your door. It's too bad it... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 3:14 AM Comments (0) (link) Thursday, August 5, 2004Thrift Store ShoppingThis year, I discovered thrift stores. Here the Goodwills have very good things. I've bought several name brand dresses new with tags. I have started a hobby of making bracelets using jewelry that I bought at good will. All of my things are put in beautiful baskets and containers, bought at good... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 9:15 PM Comments (0) (link) Saturday, September 6, 2003Fix nail polish with a different color.Too busy to redo you nails? Just get a contrasting color and paint over the chipped parts. It actually looks good. Then when you have time, you can redo them completely. Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 6:35 PM Comments (0) (link) Wednesday, August 20, 2003OfficeIn order for our house to look good when visitors come into the front door, I would have a six food high bookshelf with a finished back. It would extend from the east wall to three feet from the west wall. I would have a key hanger and mail sorters. On the east wall is the coat closet. I could treat... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Make2short at 5:34 PM Comments (0) (link) |
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