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    Shank Soup (J.Gray style!)

    Hi there.. i finally was able to find your so humorous tongue in cheek post.. it became more so as i literally became the invisible observer in your home.. . Truly, not only are you a creative person but what a amazing sense of humour you possess and shared so delightfully.. loved it. When...
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    Is this simple 4-ingredient Carbonara dinner ‘genius’ or 'lazy'? Mum's dish triggers heated debate

    I love adjusting recipes and invariably my children totally loved whatever i cooked and for my gdaughter i would call each recipe Hodgepodge (1,2,3,4 etc) but forgot to make a list.. trivia but my extended family and i enjoyed eating at my table. I see only a very creative lady using...
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    Slash your electricity bill this winter with this ingenious bubble wrap trick to keep your home cosy!

    Wow i really appreciate that comment on fully informative information on candle/terracotta heating... and definately filed in my memory bank... plus the less for myself to be more conscious when sharing as it would be horrific if i shared information that had the potential to cause injury to...
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    Slash your electricity bill this winter with this ingenious bubble wrap trick to keep your home cosy!

    Yes i used a water bottle when i lived in country in the south west where it would get extremely cold .. but its important to make sure you stand over the sink when you put in the boiling water and not over fill it and run over and burn you and also the hw bottles rubber may perish if it's...
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    Slash your electricity bill this winter with this ingenious bubble wrap trick to keep your home cosy!

    Yes i can see how the bubble wrap certainly would be effective,.. when i was a sole parent it would have been a huge blessing but it wasnt around in those days.. maybe Bunnings may have it in larger rolls so i will check that out later. Years ago there was a heating method simply using a...
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    Help! What's the best Mother's Day gift you would suggest?

    I have to say honestly no tears ever as just look at what a amazing gift of love my child gave me.. just sharing with me his spiritual growth and development was a huge understanding in what happens after death. But i am grateful to you for your loving compassion and empathy. Ty. Subsequent...
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    Slash your electricity bill this winter with this ingenious bubble wrap trick to keep your home cosy!

    Post offices, newsagents are outlets And if that doesn't work try google land but if research is too tedious then turn on air con, fan or heaters as they will despite costs fill their designed purpose and no labour involved as compared to putting up bubble wrap. Hope my unsolicited response...
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    Help! What's the best Mother's Day gift you would suggest?

    Simply being with people who I love and remembering those who have moved on to their next lifetime.. so for the latter i say a prayer and then light a T light with all the joy and love in my heart for them as those who are departed do think of us and our mutual love connectes us in our...
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    Shoppers taking matters into their own hands: Is it okay to steal from supermarkets amid the cost-of-living crisis?

    Yes ty indeed my friend has had high moments in her life.. but here's the thing, as a natural born gifted spirutual healer whst guard with that calling is the constant onslaught of nasty attacks by the dark side ( and yes, they do exist) the more she was helping people the more dreadful attacks...
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    Shoppers taking matters into their own hands: Is it okay to steal from supermarkets amid the cost-of-living crisis?

    Its been my observation that first the media start to speak of rising costs and then they have discussions left right and centre and suddenly to goes the prices of items in the supermarkets..., either they all collude together with a choreography of "next scam to rip off our loyal(ignorant)...
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    This $75 Kmart Kitchen Appliance is a Game-Changer for Your Morning Routine! - Here’s Why Shoppers Are Racing To Their Local Store

    That's important and having a coffee dispenser that looks similar when i used it i would clean it thoroughly as if i did not do so a mould could and would develop and imagine how unhealthy and gross that is... so i use my electric kettle for my cup of tea or sometimes my Turkish coffee maker...
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    Shoppers taking matters into their own hands: Is it okay to steal from supermarkets amid the cost-of-living crisis?

    Dreadful state of affairs and i feel your with the system. I totally reject the self service checkout section and will line up behind a que of customers at the only cash register that has an operator. I keep an Eagle eye out for staff member walking past and get their attention and request...
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    Is this simple 4-ingredient Carbonara dinner ‘genius’ or 'lazy'? Mum's dish triggers heated debate

    Here a weird but effective way of cooking pasta that i do mostly ( depending what pasta i use off course) Once i fill a pot sufficiently with cold water in preparation of adding pasta .. i immediately add the required volume of dry pasta into the cold water, stir it frequently whilst waiting...
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    Is this simple 4-ingredient Carbonara dinner ‘genius’ or 'lazy'? Mum's dish triggers heated debate

    I do whatever is convenient and simple to do.. i enjoy cooking and eating my food and many of the preoared sauces i used as they were full of flavour and added and often helped improve what i prepared. I enjoy making up my own recipes and when i first saw my gchild after a year and any meal...
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    Is this simple 4-ingredient Carbonara dinner ‘genius’ or 'lazy'? Mum's dish triggers heated debate

    I dont believe it's nasty, i am disappointed that some comments are unkind. In group situations whether it's in held in premises or on line as here i feel many folks hold back from actively engaging in topics simply because the running commentary can be nasty and even toxic. Why not be kind...
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    Sickening Gumtree listing slammed after offering ‘free rent in exchange for sex’ – find out the appalling details here

    Regarding sex for rent exploitstion advert.. the same situation has been used in the distant past.. i would not play nice lady and would go straight to the police to alert them of that nasty piece of work, he is a poor excuse for manhood and any decent man would never resort to such vile...
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    Beware! New Virus Targeting Android Devices Puts Millions at Risk - Here’s What You Need To Know

    Is Google perhaps not taking any or enough responsibility and also perhaps this also applies to FB as well.. Or are they also overstepping boundaries asa super big brother... to my mind there is an invitation assumed by folks in myself to use their sites but no responsibility from them where it...
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    Are supermarkets ripping you off? Lamb purchase leaves shopper frustrated

    My only issue has been in recent times noting that there is no longer the piece of absorbent material beneath the meat. I will never buy chicken pieces that are floating in bloodied water as surely it's loaded with bacteria and in fairness to Woolworths the only time i have expressed an...
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