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Yes, it’s ok to buy one.
It’s called hishtadlus.-Psak as per my Zaidy
Hi Syag 👋🏻 It’s nice seeing some familiar faces. Ahem, names.
We’re doing all right! If you can just send some chocolate my way. Thanks!Hi there Little Froggie! Seems I can always count on you for a welcome back greeting!
Back to the topic on hand, any ideas is cynical really funny? I find that when I’m cynical I just sound really insensitive and inappropriate. Is there a fine line that I should be toeing?
I almost felt famous when The Country Yossi magazine had a column “Conversations in the Coffeeroom”
My posts made it there a few times. Was nice seeing my name in print. Even though it was just my screen name. Almost the same thing.
Yep. That’s me.
I used to crack myself up. Now life breaks me down 😛
Or my kids. Same thing.As the saying goes “Kids are the reason you fall apart and also the reason you keep it all together” or something like that.
Mazel tov Shopping! Your news made me so happy 😀
May you and your lucky chosson build a bayis neeman and know of only Bracha and mazel!
@chash Oh if only you knew how appropriate this announcement is on here. You missed out on some good times…@littlefroggie hi there
Now I’ll go climb back in to my hole. Nice seeing y’all
Sure it’s real.
YouTube has a lot of videos for beginners.
And hypnobirthing… All I can say is thank you Hashem for that!
I’m about a year older than my husband.
It’s working just fine. Age is just a number; I’ve preached about this numerous times here in the CR.
I always joke that it would be nice to be the first one to die. My husband doesn’t find it that amusing.
Straw.
If it’s with a spoon, then it <bold> CANNOT </bold> be shaken up before.
This is how I was as a kid.
Not I don’t touch leben.
My kids use a straw with the foil top on for the first half. Without the foil for the last half.
Growing up, once a year my mother used to demonstrate how to use the fire extinguisher that was kept in the kitchen, as well as the fire ladder kept on the second floor. We had a meeting place, but I don’t recall ever having an actual fire drill.
I have a plan in my head for my family, but my kids are too young to practice. I’ve imagined the scenario many times, so I hope to be prepared if c”v something happens.
Have a screaming baby on your lap. You’ll have the whole row.
Streekgeek!!! OMG, did you really see what I wrote and decide to chime in? I’m going to bed like right now so I may not see your reply till tomorrow…..
Of course! It’s always nice hearing (all right, seeing) your voice.I’m a big time lurker here. I don’t have time for the big conversations, but I keep up with the chit chat.
I loved having pen pals. I was a kid in the 90’s, and loved looking at the Olomeinu’s pen pal column to see if there was another girl there my age.
I doubt any publication would put out a column like that these days… safety and all…
I’ve had a few e-pals too. One from the CR who I’m not in touch with anymore. But she’s still active on here so…
Patience
Wisdom
Happiness
Healthand Chocolate. I would store that under my…actually I won’t tell you.
I am a very intellectually honest person, despite all the attempts of our culture to squish that in me. And I realized soon after getting out of BY system that I am really ignorant in Judasim . My years in school and seminaries have been largely a waste. I have not been able to invest much time in study since then, since I am a mother of many young children bh. And I feel a real void.
Mindful – Can we meet up and learn something together while our kids play like little angels together. I could’ve written this. Word for word.
@Streetgeek
we also use laundry detergent that is dye and fragrance free.
Yes, I use All Free and Clear and love it! Can I ask which brand you use?Streetgeek: Lol! 😄 I thought baby’s naturally smell wonderful and even their soiled linens smell like roses! Don’t tell me it isn’t so!
Oh of course they do! Don’t let anyone tell you other wise.And I should probably reintroduce myself as StreeKgeek with a K. It’s been some time since I’ve been here last…
AS CTLawyer said, it’s a fabric softener.
I also use unscented because I don’t like scented clean laundry.
Except for when it comes to baby clothes. Then pile on the Dreft. AhhhhBtw, does everyone remember Uncle Yossi and his storytelling?
Yes! He’s a relative of mine and I grew up with his animation videos. Love that they sell them as books now. My daughter loves them!
1 vote for fleishigs especially if its in the evening.
Maybe serve salads and other parve options for those that are fleishig-phobic.does anyone know how cheap car leasing is?
This may not apply to everyone, but if your husband or close relative is somewhat handy, buying a used car make sense. Most parts that need replacing are not that expensive, and you can find YouTube tutorials of practically everything. You can change the brakes and do oil changes yourself too.
Car insurance though…For those of you queasy about using cloth diapers, off brand diapers are a great option. Especially Walmart’s in-house brand and Kirkland/Costco diapers.
Target has good diapers as well. If you order online, you can subscribe and save. That’s on top of the frequent sales they have. They usually have in-store coupons as well for 5-20% off. I don’t spend more then 14-16 cents a diaper.Rent is cheap.
Food prices are fair. I usually don’t spend more that 75-100 a week for a family of 4.
Cleaning lady, takeout, vacations are not necessities for most people on a small budget.
from when you tracked me down IRL
What a way to make me sound creepy! I don’t try to track people down on here. I like keeping my CR friends just where they belong, behind the screen. I didn’t track you down, just happened to come across a way to contact you.
@taom – nice to hear your ‘voice’! Haven’t seen you around these parts in a while. Yes, we were sincere. I’ve been going back and reading some old posts over the last couple of hours. Some posts were so raw and full of emotion. I feel like I’ve lost that side of me somewhat.Well, I’m glad it seems like we are all in a better place now!
Cheers to the CR and the mods for allowing all that to go on back then!
And I occasionally think of the others too. I wonder where they’re holding, and daven that things are going well for them.
TAOM, OURTorah, feel free to come and tell us how you’re doing.
WIY too.I’m such a lurker on here these days…was surprised to see my name.
@Shopping613
First of all, you’re welcome. Thinking back, I don’t remember “helping you survive”, but I definitely remember the good times and interesting, thought provoking conversations we’ve had.
And yes, we were young and dumb back then, oh so confident behind our anonymity. I’ve since gone back and requested of the mods to removed some of my more revealing posts. So far, aside from my husband, no-one has approached me and asked if I’m streekgeek.Boy am I glad I’m past my teen years. Everything was just so intense back then (as if I’m that old lol).
Glad you feel I was some sort of help. We can still be friends y’know 😉
Yapchik and Carlos and Gabbys are both excellent restaurants
Carlos and Gabby closed. There is a new dairy place there, haven’t tried it (yet).
Skunk spray is universally repulsive, and not just to humans. That’s why it’s an effective defense mechanism.
My husband claims he enjoys the smell of skunk spray. It reminds him of the good ol’ camp days.
rebshidduch- you’re right, there are just so many places to shop and eat here. Was wondering what kind of place you’re looking for.
Re women’s clothing, as you said there is Junee’s. Right around the corner is probably the biggest clothing store, Brooklyn South West – it can get very busy there. Your best bet is to go on a weekday morning.
Girls on Glen is nice, as is Periwinkle.Re food, Entree is my fave by far. Nice elegant affordable meat restaurant.
Ottimo is an upper scale dairy restaurant. It’s in the same shopping plaza as Junee.
Pizzano and Circa are both “nicer” pizza stores.
Four Corners Bagels has three locations, great food and even better iced coffee slush if you’re in to that kind of thing.Let me know if you need any other recommendations or addresses. Been living here a while…
That’s like asking what there is to see in NYC. Or what store can I shop at on 13th Ave
Who is shopping? And for what occasion? And what sort of food are you looking for? Dairy? Meat? Takeout?
I had a Rabbi in high school who used to give over erev Shabbos divrei torah from the Razdaf. It took some time till we caught on they were his own peirushim.
(and a shoutout to all my fellow classmates on here…)
This has got to be one of the best posts I’ve read here in a long time.
<quote>(EVEN THOUGH THE WONDERFUL ART SCROLL PEOPLE DECIDED TO PHOTOSHOP THE PICS).
Can you cite an example of this in an Artscroll book? I’d be interested to see it.
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I can vouch for this. I don’t work for Artscroll, but I do work in that line of business. And yes, we sadly photoshop women out of their own family pictures, shirt colors, hand holding etc.
My first date with my husband was on Isru Chag Pesach. His family’s minhag is to keep “the first half” of sefirah. He asked his Rav, who told him that which part of sefirah you keep is not based on minhagim; you can keep whatever works for you that particular year. He shaved until Rosh Chodesh that year.
The last few dates he had a beard, it didn’t bother me. He shaved for the L’chaim, which was on Lag Ba’omer. He had a beard by the vort, which was a few days later. That bothered me a bit because of all the pictures we took for posterity.
Are there no children who are picky and will eat only vegetables?
Yes! My daughter. It’s her breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. Tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, green beans etc. I learnt to first put the protein on her plate, once she’s done that she gets her veggies.
Kids could be strange. I find it odd because I’m a picky eater myself and figured she would take after me. Seems not.
I know this isn’t a bug, but its driving me crazy.
That ad in the top left corner of the page for the wig website is so obnoxious.
When does their contract run out?
I won’t even get started on this.
OK maybe I will.
I left my phone at home today.
I forgot what day of the week it is.
I invited a couple for shabbos, forgetting I had already invited someone else. Someone will have to sleep on the couch!
Met my friend today, but forgot her sons name. BH got through the conversation without it getting awkward.I could go on and on. But that’s the least of my worries 😉 The rest of my brain is in good functioning order (I think).
Aryeh Kunstler
I second Eli Schwebel. Very different style.
And they lived in a drab black and white world.
I find these protests (not just the violence) so hard to watch and stomach.
I just don’t get why parents can’t teach children acceptance. Yes, there are going to be people that have different beliefs than you. It’s just the way things are. You still have to respect them as a person, as a tzelem elokim, regardless of what their beliefs are. Isn’t that a basic in Judaism? How come it isn’t enforced, let alone even taught?
We all learn the Bais Hamikdash was destroyed because of Sinas Chinam. Why can’t we teach and show our children the concept of Ahavas Chinam?
Thanks Shopping 🙂 How have you been? Didn’t know you’re still around here…
Better than too few stores. Glad we hit the point where there is too many, nothing like some good old competition.
ThatHat has a really cool store. Other than that I know nothing about it.
I know, I’ve been a big help.
<quote> Yekke2-
“Age is an issue of Mind over Matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Mark Twain? </quote>Age is just a number -said the girl who (gasp) married a man younger than she
Seriously though, health concerns can affect anyone, any age. There are some 20 year olds that can’t have kids, lo oleinu. I don’t think age should be a deciding factor in marriage.
That said, my grandfather a”h was 7 years older than my grandmother. They started dating when she was 18. He had no idea how old she was, nor did she know his age.
This is anything but a quick question.