Monday, June 16, 2008

Things I've Learned Lately

Random things I've learned lately:
  • My friend and wonderful neighbor told me about something called freecycle- it's a group in different cities where people give away stuff they no longer need so that it doesn't go into the landfill. You can go here to find out more about it: http://www.freecycle.org/I've only been a member for a few days but it's neat to see all the stuff that is given away. I always love free stuff- and when it's saving on trash that's even better!
  • You can use baking soda and dish soap to clean a bathtub. And it worked better than the tub cleaner I had (which was from the dollar store... so that shouldn't be too much of a surprise).
  • I like the texture of tofu when I mash it up/crumble it, but not when it's cubed. (I recently tried cooking w/ tofu for the first time).
  • I think I'm lactose intolerant or allergic to milk products. Good to know; sad because I miss dairy products. :(
  • Pinto beans taste pretty good cooked in a crock pot.
  • For approximately every 5 people that contact me about art lessons, one of them will end up taking lessons.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Regarding being lactose intolerant, try taking probiotics. You can find them at most grocery stores or at a GNC... or online. Taking them 2-3 times a day at first will not only help you digest diary, but also help you built up the "good bacteria" in your GI system so you can continue to digest dairy. I have struggled with this for years and, finally, I take a probiotic every few days, and I am (generally) good to go!

Renee said...

Thanks Jenn! I will have to try that!