WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 17,174 Member
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:) The beginning of a new month is a good time to make a fresh start or to double down on the habits and behaviours that are important. Each of us knows what we want to accomplish. Research shows that the company you keep makes a difference and I've found that the support and encouragement and example of the women I meet on this thread has make a difference in my life.

:) Please sign your post with a name or nickname and a location, specific or general to make this more personal and to help us get to know each other better.

:) Be sure to bookmark the page so you can find it again easily. I like to check in with my breakfast every day and often again later.

:) We were all new here at some time and we welcome anyone who is new. Just jump into conversation that interests you or ask a question.

<3 Barbie in NW WA

My word for 2024 is "enough".
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,174 Member
    :)Sue yes, I am halfway through Michael Easter's book. It's very thought provoking. There are some interviews with him on YouTube

    <3 Barbie
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,702 Member
    thanks for moving us forward Barbie.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,852 Member
    Thanks, Barbie...
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,058 Member
    Thanks for starting August off for us Barbie..❤️
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,189 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,189 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,058 Member
    Morning ladies
    Another lb down yipee ..going to take Doris to the eye Dr and to get bloodwork.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,241 Member
    Thank you Barbies for the new month!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,174 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,269 Member
    Barbie - thank you so much for moving us into August. Time is whizzing by!

    And I wanted to mention how neat it is you have a walking partner with a dog, and you've found some common ground with her. I'm sure you're a valuable resource for any new person in the neighborhood.

    Kim - it would be great if your mom could prepay her cremation expenses and get that all taken care of. I need to do that, too.

    Rita - I forgot to mention earlier, I'm also vegetable-challenged it seems. You are doing much better than I am with the "half of your plate with vegetables" plan. I bought some baby carrots and try to have cooked broccoli in the fridge now I can add to breakfast and lunch. It's not half the plate but it's a vegetable at least. Suppertime I seem to do better with a big salad. I think every little bit helps. I love seeing your meals - your DH is a good cook and it's nice he loves creating foods to help you on your diabetes prevention plan.

    Sue - I'm not looking forward to the heat again but it won't be like we had a month ago, plus the shorter days help make it more bearable. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

    Beverley - welcome! Lots of gals in this thread having success with different methods. You've come to the right place. As Barbie said, join in any conversation that interests you and ask questions if you wish. :p

    About Pantry Storage - when we moved into this house, part of the garage already had a large wardrobe-type area with sliding doors. DH installed some very sturdy shelves in there which is a good place for canned goods, foods in glass jars, cleaning and canning supplies. I keep some mouse traps baited and ready and generally catch one or two each year. We also have sturdy pantry shelving in and alcove in the laundry room where I keep items that need to be eaten soon, and cereals such as oatmeal that the mice can't get to.

    My trip to town this morning - I looked at the little Bay Laurel trees, and they were very nice and a good value. But I didn't make a purchase. Think I'll prune old Bessie way, way back this fall and see if I can get another year or two out of her. Plus go ahead and pick and dry some leaves. If they crumble, they crumble. Organic (crumbly) bay leaves are terribly expensive at the health food store.

    I also stopped at one of the little produce/fresh food stores to get some nitrate-free bacon. It's the best, love when I can buy just a few slices.

    Some bad news/good news about another purchase there. They had ripe looking cantaloupe, so I grabbed one. When I got it home and cut it open, I discovered it was honeydew! Wonder if it was cross-fertilized in a farmer's field. I'm not a fan of honeydew, BUT the hens are. So it won't be going to waste and will help keep them cool in the coming hot days. Gotta keep the girls happy.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    @Lanette and everyone, if I was cooking for myself, I would prep or buy pre-cut/shredded veggies to add to everything, especially carrots, celery, and onion. You can buy the frozen onion/peppers chopped but also there are fresh. I would try to buy more organic however, and pre-cut/prepare them for the week. I would also try to plan my meals for the week. But as things are, I plan my own breakfast and have ideas for supper for the week. DH plans dinner and doesn’t share until he cooks it or I ask as he does it! Most of the time he says “I don’t know” and call it a ‘Kevin Special’ and it usually is good-hard to log though, so I log ingredients when I ask him.

    Non-mayo dressing for potato or macaroni salad includes: veggies cut according to texture of salad, such as grated carrots, celery, onion, or others as you like. I’ve seen him use pieces of greens in it too. Seasoning: garlic powder, basil or oregano (DH says don’t mix them) black pepper, sprinkle of bullion (depending on inclusion of beef, chicken, or veggie only, just a bit) either/or or both olive oil and avocado oil. EVO is best. Nut oils would be good too but a bit more expensive. Vinegar added only if you want or like it but use either red wine vinegar, or balsamic vinegar sprinkled on top at the end. He cooks by taste and smell! Let me know if you try this and how it came out!

    RVRita in Roswell
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,568 Member
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