joannaelizabeth's Profile
| Display Name: | joannaelizabeth |
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| Member Since: | 12/4/10 |
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Hm. You've got me thinking. On one hand, what you describe sounds like a recipe for an attractive, shiny, bacteria-farm. On the other hand, I acknowledge that Mineral Oil is shady stuff.. it's a by-product of making gasoline, after all. I have been reading more today, and I've learned some pros and cons: Pros: The highly refined version of Mineral Oil ("food grade") in small amounts, seems like it"s probably is okay since we've put it on our babies for so long (Baby Oil is Mineral Oil!) and many people ingest it as a laxative, and so far -seemingly- so good. Mineral Oil does a much better job than vegetable oil in rappelling water. It does a much better job in filling the cracks of wood where bacteria would live. Kitchens regularly get exposed to E-Coli, Salmonella, and LIsteria (Listeria is a big food poisioner) and you don't want these guys surviving and breeding. Cons: The less-refined version of Mineral Oil is a carcinogen... which makes you wonder how okay the refined version can really be. Here in the States you can use Mineral Oil as a laxitive, and in some countries it's used in candy manufacturing, but Food Grade Mineral Oil does not exist in Europe. They will not approve it. Also, I read a study from UC Davis that says Salmonela and E-Coli don't actually thrive on wood. They live on the wood for a bit, some live longer if they burrow deeper into cracks, but these bacteria don't re-contaminate very much- not in their tests anyway. So... I don't know what to think now! Thanks, Caralyn! : ) DIY Wood Butter Creative Culinary |
12/14/12 2:40 PM |
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Just read a bunch online to make sure, and yes, seems like a lot of people are saying no to olive oil and other vegetable oils. They turn rancid and promote bacteria growth, plus they do not protect as well as mineral oil. DIY Wood Butter Creative Culinary |
12/13/12 5:28 PM |
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Mineral oil doesn't go rancid, though...... That's why I always use it instead of olive oil. DIY Wood Butter Creative Culinary |
12/13/12 5:21 PM |
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So much good advice! I like the part where you have the manager in your place while she's on the treadmill... and also inviting her to be in your place while you run on her treadmill, to learn what it does. Neighbor's Treadmill Noise: Help ! Good Questions |
12/11/12 8:09 PM |
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Museum-worthy. Win: Saab Roadster by Daytrip Society Holiday Giveaway |
12/6/12 3:14 PM |
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Good one, KittyW! : ) Before & After: Repurposing a Garage Sale Dresser Our Blue Front Door |
11/21/12 1:39 PM |
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Costs money, but the UP wristband (which you use with an app) relaunched last week - very cool tool for food monitoring, plus tracks things like sleep and activity level.... The Free App That Changed My Life...and Helped Me to Lose 20 Pounds |
11/18/12 12:11 PM |
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Wait a sec, no cranberry bread? 15 Rolls, Biscuits & Quick Breads for the Thanksgiving Table Recipe Roundup |
11/17/12 3:18 PM |
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Bread porn - ha ha! : ) 15 Rolls, Biscuits & Quick Breads for the Thanksgiving Table Recipe Roundup |
11/17/12 3:17 PM |
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Nice one, Elizabeth! Before & After: Thrifted Microwave Cart Turned Bar Cart She's No Martha |
11/16/12 3:10 PM |
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Canadian - very freaking suave. Source for Quilt Stitch Leather Lounge Chair or Something Similar? Good Questions |
11/2/12 1:32 PM |
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Hah! A.Ray and I were writing that at the same time! Five Great Documentaries to Stream on Netflix Tonight |
9/4/12 7:22 PM |
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Jdavilla is right, "Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father" is very strong. Quite horrifying and sad. Five Great Documentaries to Stream on Netflix Tonight |
9/4/12 7:22 PM |
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JJ1News: I'm an apartment manager and if someone loses a job or are just unable to pay rent, they leave or in one case, they get evicted. When you need a helping hand, that's the time to turn to friends and family, who may pay your rent or offer you a room or a couch... Being your safety net is not the job of a landlord. If you owned an apartment building or a duplex, you'd either be counting on that income as income, or you'd have a mortgage to pay. If someone does not pay rent, the bank isn't going to give a pass to the landlord, is it? The landlord still has to pay their mortgage amount.. and would need to find that extra money somewhere... so, don't count on that happening. Tips for Breaking a Lease Agreement: A Landlord's Perspective |
8/23/12 8:07 PM |
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"Hopefully you have a close friend who practices contract law." Most people don't. The vast majority. That was a weird thing to say. Tips for Breaking a Lease Agreement: A Landlord's Perspective |
8/23/12 7:59 PM |
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Good effort, but it looks like an Ikea table with fabric or something loosely wrapped around it. Before & After: Origami Lack Hack Design Manifest |
8/14/12 6:03 PM |
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PS Three Easy Ways to Make Your Cell More Office Appropriate |
7/18/12 3:16 PM |
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You should have the Jambox there - it can work as a speakerphone for your cellphone calls - very cool looking and great alternative to the classic landline conference room phone. Also, I love Jawbone headsets, too, but why did you show their oldest model? That's not even available to buy anymore, it's at least 4 generations old. Just saying. Three Easy Ways to Make Your Cell More Office Appropriate |
7/18/12 3:15 PM |
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The fabric is on the thin side, and it is attached in a loose way -but it looks pretty cool, and I bet it feels like butter! Before & After: Jude's Virtually Free Sofa |
7/5/12 1:03 AM |
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MMattus - what kind of shape are you talking about - like those crazy hedge gardens some people have with animal shapes and whatnot? Please be more specific I am curious. Help with Untamed Evergreen? Good Questions |
7/2/12 11:44 AM |
