Recipes for Life

I made a comment recently that all I really needed was a new crockpot. My trusty old slow cooker had a broken settings knob, so to switch from high to low or warm, I had to use a pair of pliers. Not exactly earth-shaking, but aggravating. If you love using a slow cooker especially in fall or winter months, you'll understand why it was at the top of my wish list.

My husband had overheard me. So the next day, he stopped by Target and bought a new 6-qt. crockpot. I've always kidded him about how low maintenance I am, but you know what? It's true. I don't have a long list of must-have's. Neither does he. Maybe that's why after 37 years of marriage, we aren't stressed over finances or bored with Stuff.

How often do we human types think we need something until we bring it home...then quickly lose interest? It could be that we've confused needs with wants. Think back on all the gadgets and gizmos that have come roaring onto the technology scene. Seems like there's always a stampede to be the first to try something. (I confess, I did cave and buy myself an Amazon Kindle--one of the best purchases I've made in years.) I wanted it and I sorta-kinda needed it. Turns out it's a great tool for researching. So there.

Are you a stampeder? Why?

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I'm sworn to secrecy on this one, so don't send chocolate bribes, please. Certain members of Squidoo have graciously offered to answer the following question. Thanks, guys.

In the last five years, what have you bought impulsively, and later regretted?

1. A tennis bracelet
2. Year's membership at our local country club
3. One of those stupid Food Saver things that seal leftovers in freezer bags.
4. A used motorcycle
5. A puppy
6. A watch from a pawn shop. It keeps lousy time but looks good.
7. I joined a coffee club from an email ad.
8. A membership to a warehouse shopping place.
9. A bracelet my mother-in-law hinted for, then hardly ever wore
10. A water purification system for our kitchen.

1. I enjoy people more than things.
2. I count my blessings instead of problems.
3. When life throws me a curve ball, I try to remember that somebody else is facing something worse.
4. In times of sorrow, I turn to God. He's never disappointed me.
5. In times of celebration, I remember to give thanks.
6. When I'm upset, I've learned to confront (gently) without it ruining my day.
7. Stressed spelled backwards = desserts. (M&Ms now come in dark chocolate!)
8. I try to not sweat the small stuff.
9. Life isn't going to be perfect, so roll with the punches and look for brighter days.
10. I work hard at de-cluttering. I love hauling out excess Stuff that weighs down my life.

♥Squidoo is such a great creative outlet. Everybody has a story, because each of us is unique, with distinct backgrounds, interests, goals, and dreams. Wouldn't you like to share a snippet of your life with the world? Make your own lens, and I bet you won't stop at just one, either.

It's free and registration is fast. Squidoo provides all the tools you need to launch your first lens...or your 100th.

Once you begin, if you have questions, the answers are available at The Answer Deck, the best resource around for newcomers. Don't hesitate to jump into a discussion at Squid U too. That's where I learned in my early days of Squidooing. Squidoo lensmasters are some of the nicest people around, and very willing to help you.

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