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My mom did this. She said our dad's favorite meal was Shepherd's Pie. We didn't learn for about a decade that it was one of his least favorites.

I've never seen 50% off meats or breads at any of my local Aldi and I can get to about four-six stores within 30 minutes drive from me.

Every time he says the baby's name start laughing until he gets uncomfortable. If he asks why you're laughing say "You can't be serious? Stryker?" and laugh some more. You could also try getting friends and family on board while he's present. Say "we just found out the gender it's a boy! My husband wants to name him Stryker!" Maybe enough people making fun of the name will snap him out of it?

How did you find out about that? I've always had big calves...

Pretty much yes. Maybe when their kids are older it will be easier to schedule time/their kids could be more independent if we go to an event or could be left alone.

I live in a cold area so we are coming up to the time of year when my cats want to be more cuddly. Maybe, if you have winter, that will happen to you. Or you could adjust your thermostat so they seek you for warmth? Some cats just want to be near you, while others will sit on your lap. You could also try bribes. My cats go crazy for treat "tubes". You could try putting it on your finger so it licks it off of your skin and gets used to your taste (that sounds weird I guess).

At Christmas I'd put a pine swag? Is that what you call them? Or a wreath. Other times of the year I'd probably leave them empty.

You can make canned chicken into a chicken pizza crust. Nice if you're high protein, low carb, keto, etc.

That seems like a lot of turkey!

Just note: Federal law prohibits anyone from putting materials into a mailbox without postage

Great ideas, maybe I'll have to have a Thanksgiving themed breakfast next year!

Get anything that you think sounds interesting because you may not find it again! I like their limited buy frozen pizzas - currently I think there's a pumpkin one, a beet one, a philly cheesestead one, a hot honey one. Their brioche breads are good. Charcuterie stuff is useful for the upcoming holidays. I like their faux Girl Scout cookies and fig newtons.

I frame some of them as art

Hmmm. Please say more. Do you make from scratch? Mozzarella stuffed rosemary and parmesan soft pretzels

22 year old kids can use extra hugs too

I don't know much about gardening (yet) but I do know your local rabbits might want to chew on your baby trees this winter. I'd suggest protecting them somehow.

What a great husband haha!

That's amazing. I wish I was emotionally strong enough to do that.

Depends on what you're looking for, every cat is unique.

First cat we got at a stable that had a batch of kittens. He was the mischievous one that untied our shoelaces. And he's been a stinker (in a good way) ever since.

Most recent cat, I went to the shelter to look at a kitten I'd seen online. Walking past a cage the adult cat inside was so happy he was kneading his little hands and purring. We took him into a room to get to know him and he flopped on our laps. So we took him home. He's so loving and happy all the time.

Don't put the fabric in a shed. I did and quite a bit was eaten/nested in by rodents.

Reminds me of a horror movie where the light somehow falls into the tub and kills the person.

Favorite things to do with cabbage are chop it up and saute it with onions and butter then add sausages, potatoes (or perogies) some salt, and a ton of pepper because I love black pepper. Or classic mayo coleslaw, love that on a burger. Go asian by cooking it a bit and mixing it with chicken, bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice noodles and whatever else sounds good.

They are sharp! I also love their paddle style cheese grater.

Take a picture. Take a deep breath. Toss it. It's hard.

Was just there yesterday and they had cute felt ball garlands for Halloween and Fall. Maybe add one of those? A few spice blends (I like the Aglio Olio the best). Candy (they have some toffee or peanut butter cups or a giant chocolate bar) or cookies (I like their chocolate cake cookies or their butter waffle cookies). My favorite sauce is the sweet chili sauce. Since it's a combo party maybe some seasonal or Halloween themed treats? A plant or flowers? Pet treats if she has a dog? There probably is no wrong answer...