mckeekitty

@mckeekitty (21)

United States • Age 61

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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Waht do you prefer? Microvave ovens or traditional ovens?

marguicha @marguicha (222809) • Chile 3 Oct 09

I never use a microwave except mabe to reheat cooked rice, melt butter or make some easy popcrorn to the grandkids. I find it better tasteing my food cooked in a traditional rage or oven. I don´t even thing the time is so much...

microwave ovens

traditional cooking

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mckeekitty I have never owned or used a microwave, and I intend to keep it that way. There is just something "creepy" to me about nuked food. If people with pacemakers need to stay away from them, I think they might pose a general danger. I'm going to stick to my...

4 Oct 09

time for some frugal christmas ideas!

cher913 @cher913 (25782) • Canada 24 Sep 09

its almost christmas time and i, like most of you (no doubt) have a hubby who is out of work and not a lot of money to spend on christmas presents. this year, i got some great shadow box picture frames from the dollar store and...

christmas

frugal gift ideas

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mckeekitty I try to keep gift-giving in mind all year long. I frequent tag sales, auctions, and library book sales (I sell on ebay) and often find items for family and friends while hunting for inventory. I don't care for the commercial side of Christmas and refuse to...

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Are you able to spend more for christmas?

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32191) • United States 2 Oct 09

Are you able to spend more for christmas this year then you were last year? Or is the vice versa, could you afford more last year, but not so much this year! I am planning on balancing a lot of things to get some money on here, I...

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mckeekitty I purchase all my gifts for others at tag sales, auctions, and book sales throughout the year, never spending more than a few dollars for a gift. I'm really put off with the commercial side of Christmas, and I refuse to go into debt over a holiday.

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Wow I've been making my Own Laundry Detergent for a Year

neededhope @neededhope (1085) • United States 10 Sep 09

I can't believe it's been a year already. I've save so much already from taking about an hour out of my day ever 3 months. I love it!! It's so easy to make and it cleans really well. And it only costs us about 4 cents a load or...

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mckeekitty Good for you! No, I don't make my own, but applaud your efforts. I purchase Arm & Hammer laundry soap in bulk when it is on sale, but I wish the containers weren't plastic! We have an old washing machine and our water is "hard". As such, I don't trust...

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Do you think you eat healthy food

jmohana @jmohana (95) • United States 17 Sep 09

We are born with the desire to eat ..But we all know only little about eating and we don't know the nutritional facts of the food we intake .Do you all think about the nutritional facts daily and have your food..

food

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mckeekitty We are trying to eat healthier. I'm sad that Fall is upon us and that the farmer markets will soon be closing shop. We are trying to reduce our red meat consumption. I've discovered the wonders of wok cookery (stir fry) and just love it. I want to try...

17 Sep 09

i really love my crockpot ? is there anyone who doesn't like it ?

Sissygrl @Sissygrl (10912) • Canada 17 Sep 09

Tonight i cooked ribs in honey garlic sauce.. wait.. THIS MORNING i cooked them.. started them. i actually left them overnight in the sauce.. mmm they where so tender and juicy.. i LOVE cooking stuff in my crock pot. Best...

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mckeekitty I love my slow cooker as well! However, I attempted some recipes from a slow cooker cookbook that were terrible. Don't attempt pasta or dairy in a slow cooker. I'm looking forward to making soups this winter!

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Cooking on a Budget?

good2go2001 @good2go2001 (915) • United States 15 Sep 09

I have a rather large family. Lastly it seems the price of cooking and buying all the groceries has just steadily increase over last 3 months. Im wondering what other people might be doing to stretch their food dollars? Do you...

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mckeekitty We have a small family (just two of us), but this is what we do. Every two weeks, I roast a whole chicken. I purchase the chicken when it is on sale, usually around $1.00/pound. If you are feeding a small army, consider roasting two at a time. It will be...

17 Sep 09

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Almost Free Crock Pot

hvedra @hvedra (1619) 14 Sep 09

I do some on-line surveys and one of my sites owes me £15 in Amazon vouchers and I've decided to put it towards a crock pot. I can find one with good reviews that is the right sized for £17.99 so it will cost me just under £3 and...

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mckeekitty Congrats on scoring a deal on a slow cooker! I found a vintage Salton Yogurt Maker at a thrift shop a few weeks ago. It looks like it was never taken out of the box! I have yet to "play" with it, but hope to make some yogurt this winter.

17 Sep 09

We're helping local folks with a Savings Almanac... you can too

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 10 Sep 09

Last year a few of us found how many of our neighbors were fearful of the recession and their ability to survive it (they still are). We put together an almanac of ideas on how to save money (like a foundation that gives away...

savings almanac

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mckeekitty What a brilliant idea! Don't know if you have another copy to spare, but I would love to see a copy of your creation! I have never heard of using a potato as a bed warmer!

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Question about the quality of myLot discussion topics...

mckeekitty @mckeekitty (21) • United States 17 Sep 09

Hello folks, I'm brand spanking new here and trying to navigate myself through this site and trying to grasp the concept of myLot. I don't mean to ruffle any feathers, but I notice what I consider to be an awful lot of...

mylot discussions

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mckeekitty Thanks for your response. I will explore the interest tabs per your suggestion. So true...what is "fluff" to me could be a topic of interest to others.

17 Sep 09

Question about the quality of myLot discussion topics...

mckeekitty @mckeekitty (21) • United States 17 Sep 09

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Am I The ONLY One?

kprofgames @kprofgames (3091) • United States 16 Sep 09

I have a lot of friends and family that live all of the the States and they constantly send requests for Facebook and Myspace. Now I've heard but Twitter being talked about. Well, I don't have any of these. Am I the ONLY one...

facebook

internet

myspace

posting pictures online

social networking

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mckeekitty You are not alone! I'm also uncomfortable with social networking sites, and the pressure to sign on by friends. It is all pretty superficial to me...I find email is just fine for my needs. That said, I respect those that enjoy social networking. Just not...

17 Sep 09

Do you wear a seat belt all the time?

Sheri @tuckersheri (1327) • United States 16 Sep 09

I am a firm believer in wearing a seat belt. I believe you should wear one all the time. Not because it is the law but because it is for your own safety and well being. Seatbelts save lives. Life is important to me so I wear my...

seat belts

tickets

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mckeekitty Yes...I wear a seat belt at all times. And I asked my husband, as a Christmas present to me, always to wear a seat belt. He's obliged for the past eight years (can't guarantee that, but I trust him...he always buckles up in my presence). I feel that seat...

16 Sep 09

do smokers deserve a choice

donie11 @donie11 (35) • Canada 16 Sep 09

do you think it is fair for the government to just keep banning everywhere that smokers can and can not smoke....i understand banning in vehichles with children under the age of 19 but with the amount of banning that the...

deserve

smokers

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mckeekitty I'm ashamed to admit I'm a smoker. I would like to say I "choose" to smoke, but truth is I'm addicted and wish I never picked up the habit. I respect the regulations that keep second-hand smoke away from others. To be honest, even as a heavy smoker myself,...

16 Sep 09

What do you do with your Mylot earnings?

ChaoticBeauty @ChaoticBeauty (263) • United States 16 Sep 09

What are you planning to do with the money you make here on Mylot? I play and record music, so there's a couple instruments I would like to buy. A drumset, and a custom electric guitar. I have been an active member here on...

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mckeekitty Well, I only registered on myLot about an hour ago, so I doubt very much that I'll be rolling-in-the-dough anytime soon. But, heck, I love to dream. I would put every penny (if I earn any) towards the principle on our mortgage. I tend to dream big, and...

16 Sep 09

Do you intend to get the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccination when it is available?

mckeekitty @mckeekitty (21) • United States 16 Sep 09

We attended a small gathering last week and the subject of Swine Flu came up at the dinner table. A lively (and at times contentious) debate ensued about the vaccination that is currently in production. Opinions varied wildly...

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mckeekitty Good point...I'm assuming the vaccine would be free if indeed H1N1 is deemed a public health threat, but who knows. I also agree that there are far graver dangers out there. I try to keep abreast by checking out the CDC and WHO websites, but the information is...

16 Sep 09

Do you intend to get the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccination when it is available?

mckeekitty @mckeekitty (21) • United States 16 Sep 09

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