Barbara E's Profile

Display Name: Barbara E
Member Since: 7/26/12

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Excellent!! I am on the right track with my bowl on a plant stand just inside the door for my keys, watch, change, etc. I always know where my keys are. I have a cedar chest beside the door with a foam seat on top to put a tray for my purse and sunglasses, etc. I always know where they are. I do my mail in the kitchen on the island with a wastebasket nearby and a shredder.. I tear off my address and shred those small pieces of paper and any other personal information. It works for me!!


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10/20/12 12:41 PM

A Cuban lady told me how to make black beans, and she added a wooden spoonful each of vinegar and soy sauce along with the traditional garlic, green bell peppers, and onion. I also add cumin and a bay leaf. I do not add meat to mine and I love a dollop of sour cream on top of the soup when serving. Some people also add chopped tomatoes as a garnish. I love living in South Florida and our local Cuban restaurants.


Recipe: Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipes from The Kitchn
10/17/12 11:24 AM

Disposable ear plugs sold in CVS or Walgreen's, 30 pair for about $7. I had a noisy upstairs neighbor who walked around upstairs from me all night, also people next door who would start lawnmower and edger very early. I started using ear plugs and that eliminated the need to confront them. I slept like a baby, the best uninterrupted sleep I have ever had. I could still hear the alarm clock in the morning, but didn't hear the other noise. Go figure?


Soundproofing Ideas for Highway Noise? Good Questions
10/14/12 1:54 AM

It might be better if you can slide the litter box out the back of the box instead of lifting it out through the lid. A litter box is nasty however you look at it. Much better to have a cat that goes outside, no litter necessary... Of course, that means you have to live in the country.. lol


The Built-In Litter Box
10/10/12 11:27 AM

I just used Bon Ami in a paste with a grout brush I bought at Home Depot, on my tile floor in the kitchen. The grout lines were BLACK, and after I used the Bon Ami, it looks like new, a light tan. Not sure what the long-term effects will be on the grout, but it worked great, did not seem to do any harm.


Good Questions: Tips for Cleaning Tile & Grout?
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10/9/12 11:03 PM

I forgot! Sports-Tracker.com is FREE...


Love Bicycling? Check Out These Apps for Pedal Pushers
7/26/12 4:02 PM

I am disappointed that you don't have Sports-Tracker.com as one of the bicycle apps. I use this almost daily. I love that I can view the workouts of people all over the world, if you choose to show them. So far, since April, I have burned 20,000 kcal and had about 68 workouts, for a total of 41:10:27 hours/mins/secs and have ridden my bike 358 miles! It allows me to compare myself with myself. Check it out!


Love Bicycling? Check Out These Apps for Pedal Pushers
7/26/12 4:00 PM