Food prices are increasing. Too fast and too much!
12-07-2021, 09:42 AM
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12-07-2021, 10:13 AM
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I make a smoothie using protein powder, 30 gram per serving when I don't eat much protein for the day. Keeps me full a long time. Protein powder is great to mix with lots of blendable foods.
12-07-2021, 10:31 AM
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As for gender roles...I believe that both people should learn to both kinds of things. I hate that my husband resorts to the year 1954 when it comes to doing dishes, cleaning up after himself, shopping for his clothes, etc. I'm not his "mommy," nor am I a "hausfrau." These chores take away from my time to do other productive things when he doesn't help out...not to mention hurting my dignity.
He probably hates me asking him to work on my car, chop the wood, or make home repairs. (I do know how to do many of these things, but he always takes all of my tools. What mine is his and what's his is his.) He feels like I'm working him to death and that I don't care about him. (I really do care about him.)
As for money...both should always know what's going on with the finances. There should probably be one person to keep the books, but no one should be kept in the dark about anything. No hidden bank accounts, no overblown spending sprees, everyone should be in agreement about where the money goes for major purchases, retirement, etc. Talking about money is hard, but it might be one of the best ways to save a marriage down the road. A good accountant isn't a bad idea either.
He probably hates me asking him to work on my car, chop the wood, or make home repairs. (I do know how to do many of these things, but he always takes all of my tools. What mine is his and what's his is his.) He feels like I'm working him to death and that I don't care about him. (I really do care about him.)
As for money...both should always know what's going on with the finances. There should probably be one person to keep the books, but no one should be kept in the dark about anything. No hidden bank accounts, no overblown spending sprees, everyone should be in agreement about where the money goes for major purchases, retirement, etc. Talking about money is hard, but it might be one of the best ways to save a marriage down the road. A good accountant isn't a bad idea either.
The mind boggles!
12-07-2021, 06:22 PM
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I used to do that. Unfortunately, with my food sensitivties, I haven't found a protein powder I can tolerate. I wish I could. It would make things much easier.
12-07-2021, 09:04 PM
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Unfortunately, with my food sensitivties, I haven't found a protein powder I can tolerate.
Vital Performance Protein powder is lactose free. It may work for you. I buy it at Walmart.
https://www.vitalproteins.com/blogs/...protein-powder
Vital Performance Protein powder is lactose free. It may work for you. I buy it at Walmart.
https://www.vitalproteins.com/blogs/...protein-powder
12-08-2021, 05:58 AM
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Unfortunately, with my food sensitivties, I haven't found a protein powder I can tolerate.
Vital Performance Protein powder is lactose free. It may work for you. I buy it at Walmart.
https://www.vitalproteins.com/blogs/...protein-powder
Vital Performance Protein powder is lactose free. It may work for you. I buy it at Walmart.
https://www.vitalproteins.com/blogs/...protein-powder
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12-08-2021, 06:00 AM
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We used to call Costco the "$200 store" because we could never get out of there for under that. Now, I think that it's more like the, "$500 store." However, I did use my dau's card yesterday to buy gas. I saved 10 cents/gallon. I didn't go into the store, though...too financially dangerous!
12-09-2021, 06:05 AM
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