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I agree with username26 and Violet Veil and GradStudent. I hate "hidden ingredients" in things and always read labels to make sure I'm not eating something that shouldn't be in my diet. Blech.

I use his potato starch to thicken soups & sauces. Great article.

***Brown Cow Greek Yogurt-Strawberry***

A comparable tea I have found is the Triple Leaf Tea Cold & Flu Time. $3.99 for 20 bags at World Market.

I don't have a dishwasher at home, but I take my mugs to the office and wash them once a week in the dishwasher. It gets rid of the coffee smell until the next go. Other than a dishwasher, I don't know because I've had the same problem when handwashing!

Anytime there's a dog in the photos, I must click through.
This girl right here, totally jealous. I love Chicago and the South Loop!

I work full time and have two dogs and my roommate also works full time and has a dog. Let's just say, the days that I am at home, they sleep ALLLLL day. Lazy dogs. And they sleep ALLLL night.
The younger one was insane as a puppy! He earned the nickname El Diablo from my neighbor who watched him for a weekend.
So far, he's eaten: coffee table edges, baseboard, window sill, sofa cushion, sofa sides, three pairs of shoes, and I think that's it. Luckily he's 1 1/2 now and has calmed down a lot. Let's just say I about threw him off the balcony on many occasions! But, he's my boy and such a sweet dog!

I have two slipcovers and lots of advice:
1. Surefit's two piece slipcover in suede looks very nice, but the bottom cushions slide off very easily if you have dogs or anything that will be doing a lot of jumping and playing on your sofa. If you are just using it to sit, you'll be in good shape. They wash up quite nicely.
2. If you have dogs or anything that jumps around on your sofa, get the one piece cover. They're easier to take off and wash and put back on than the two piece.
3. Ebay, Ebay, Ebay. DO NOT pay $120 for your slip cover! I bought both of mine on Ebay for $50 or less, just be patient and watch for a couple of days, you'll find something nice!

I make about $720 a week before taxes, but only end up taking home about $475 a week after taxes, insurance, 401K, etc. So basically, I can only afford to pay $475 a month...I'm screwed.

Has anyone ever heard of a landlord increasing rent when a new roommate moves in? My landlord is trying to increase the rent by $100 for three of us living there instead of two...I think she's milking us! Is this even legal? I mean, the third roommate is going through the application process and everything too.