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Subject:	~~We Now Return to Normal Programming Week of 1/5/2026 Potpourri~~
From:	chloe
Date:	Mon, 05-Jan-2026 6:13:31 AM PST
Where:	SoapZone Community Message Board

Back to the Grind, folks!

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I picked up the dog from the vet hospital yesterday... - Justathot - 08-Jan-2026 5:03 PM
- Aw, glad your pup is OK! And no, you are not a terrible dog mom... - Wahoo - 09-Jan-2026 11:09 AM
RIP Elle, from America's Test Kitchen - SoftSoap - 08-Jan-2026 2:51 PM
Back to work for a few days as we pack and pack and prepare to move. - Cassie - 08-Jan-2026 10:52 AM
- Good luck with the move! I know it's SO much work! EOM - Kris - 11-Jan-2026 3:03 AM
Kris--I got a sweetheart of a post-Christmas deal yesterday! - Wahoo - 07-Jan-2026 4:23 PM
- That's awesome! - Kris - 11-Jan-2026 2:50 AM
  - I like Jack's style <g>. I was lamenting to Dad the other day that the - Wahoo - 11-Jan-2026 10:34 AM
Recommendations for a good, relatively inexpensive vacuum cleaner? - Wahoo - 07-Jan-2026 9:31 AM
- Not sure what you consider pricey, but......... - ladyday - 07-Jan-2026 3:10 PM
  - Thanks! I was thinking more in the $100-150 range but under $200 - Wahoo - 07-Jan-2026 4:14 PM
and how about a wisdom tooth extraction for the new year? - chloe - 07-Jan-2026 6:19 AM
- that was pure trauma, people. - chloe - 09-Jan-2026 7:30 AM
  - I'm so sorry! You should definitely tell your dentist not to recommend them. - Kris - 11-Jan-2026 2:56 AM
  - Oh goodness. I hate it was such a horrible experience. BUT - Sparky - 10-Jan-2026 8:17 AM
  - I am so sorry you went through all that! Honestly? Report this - Wahoo - 09-Jan-2026 11:08 AM
  - I'm so sorry. That oral surgeon sounds horrible :( Hope you have a speedy - senorbrightside - 09-Jan-2026 7:58 AM
    - thanks, Pablo. - chloe - 09-Jan-2026 8:04 AM
- I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I wish you a quick recovery and - Kitchop - 08-Jan-2026 4:24 PM
- Yuck! i hope the extraction goes smoothly and your pain goes away! EOM - Cassie - 08-Jan-2026 10:37 AM
- man, i am freaking out over here. - chloe - 08-Jan-2026 7:56 AM
  - Dentists are scary... EOM - senorbrightside - 08-Jan-2026 9:11 AM
    - i didn't start getting scared of them till my 30s. - chloe - 08-Jan-2026 9:30 AM
- Fingers crossed it goes as well as possible. EOM - senorbrightside - 07-Jan-2026 3:33 PM
  - thank you very much!!! EOM - chloe - 08-Jan-2026 7:57 AM
- Not something I would've chosen to "celebrate" the new year... - Wahoo - 07-Jan-2026 9:23 AM
  - hopefully i'll be shooting hoops later this afternoon, as well. EOM - chloe - 08-Jan-2026 7:57 AM
- Good luck! - Sparky - 07-Jan-2026 7:28 AM
  - well damn girl! - chloe - 07-Jan-2026 8:56 AM
    - Yes my top ones were not impacted. - Sparky - 07-Jan-2026 9:30 AM
- Ouch. That sucks. I hope it goes as smoothly as it can. EOM - The_Cat_Did_It - 07-Jan-2026 7:14 AM
  - thanks - it will feel SO much better once it's over and done with. EOM - chloe - 08-Jan-2026 7:57 AM
My tree is still up with the lights on... - Justathot - 06-Jan-2026 7:53 PM
- My tree is down and I'm slowly packing things up and organizing them. - Kris - 11-Jan-2026 3:03 AM
- I'm off today and hope to have Christmas completely down and - Wahoo - 07-Jan-2026 9:18 AM
- I have slowly started the the De-Christmasification process. - Sparky - 07-Jan-2026 7:31 AM
- ALL of my decorations are still up. maybe this weekend. maybe not - chloe - 07-Jan-2026 5:56 AM
Links to some Christmas tree bonfire videos on Facebook. - ladyday - 05-Jan-2026 2:12 PM
Hubby said this will be a long week of work. I don't think he's had a 5 day - Capricorn - 05-Jan-2026 1:55 PM
Lip balm recommendations? My lips have been dry all winter and nothing - The_Cat_Did_It - 05-Jan-2026 10:11 AM
- Carmex is great. When I get chapped lips (or get a lip sunburn, like I - Cassie - 08-Jan-2026 10:38 AM
- I prefer Blistex. It's very good for the price... - Justathot - 06-Jan-2026 7:43 PM
- Right now I’m using Burt’s Bees original lip balm and Banana Boat Sport - Kitchop - 05-Jan-2026 4:49 PM
  - Ooo, you reminded me of another one I like: Sun Bum. Great for - Wahoo - 05-Jan-2026 5:40 PM
  - Burt's Bees has gotten 2 recs so I will try it next. EOM - The_Cat_Did_It - 05-Jan-2026 5:35 PM
- Carmex. It’s cheap and effective. - AmberRedux - 05-Jan-2026 4:12 PM
  - back in the early 90s, we used to think you could get addicted to Carmex. - chloe - 06-Jan-2026 8:14 AM
    - Ha! I’m definitely a Carmex addict. But if it wasn’t Carmex, it would … - AmberRedux - 06-Jan-2026 11:46 AM
  - I've used Carmex for years but it's just not doing the job this year. - The_Cat_Did_It - 05-Jan-2026 5:36 PM
    - I hope Burt’s Bees works for you. If not, you might try Aquaphor Lip Repair. - AmberRedux - 06-Jan-2026 3:52 AM
- i'm a classic chapstick girl. i stock up on the candycane flavor - chloe - 05-Jan-2026 3:03 PM
  - I have some of the candy cane Chapstick which is helping a bit but - The_Cat_Did_It - 05-Jan-2026 5:39 PM
- I can't be without lip balm... I get twitchy. - Sparky - 05-Jan-2026 11:16 AM
  - I'll have to try to Vitamin E trick. EOM - The_Cat_Did_It - 05-Jan-2026 5:37 PM
    - It helps me quicker it seems than lip balm. EOM - Sparky - 06-Jan-2026 8:32 AM
  - i have tubes all over the place. purse, house, car, desk, console in the sofa. EOM - chloe - 05-Jan-2026 3:04 PM
    - LOL... I do the same. And my husband has learned to make sure - Sparky - 06-Jan-2026 8:29 AM
    - I don't have quite as many places stocked with lip balm but what I lack - Wahoo - 05-Jan-2026 5:38 PM
- I'm a lip balm junkie...I like Burt's Bees and EOS. I haven't done it - Wahoo - 05-Jan-2026 10:20 AM
  - I've tried EOS with varying results so I might try Burts Bees next. EOM - The_Cat_Did_It - 05-Jan-2026 5:34 PM
What new SPAM are you seeing based on holiday shopping? - chloe - 05-Jan-2026 6:18 AM
- Since I didn't search online for Christmas gifts this year, I'm not seeing - Capricorn - 05-Jan-2026 2:01 PM
  - i LOVE lists for folks that are picky. or temperamental or weird. - chloe - 06-Jan-2026 8:16 AM
    - I just didn't have a clue this year for them. And they had just moved to a new - Capricorn - 06-Jan-2026 1:52 PM
  - I am a HUGE fan of lists! I think since my siblings--especially Sis--refuse to - Wahoo - 05-Jan-2026 5:42 PM
    - Lists are a wonderful thing! The recipient knows they are getting something - Capricorn - 06-Jan-2026 1:46 PM
      - Right? I know a few folks who poo-poo the Christmas wish lists - Wahoo - 06-Jan-2026 2:35 PM
- Fun question! Maybe not so much holiday shopping but holiday related... - Wahoo - 05-Jan-2026 7:58 AM
  - Are you starting to get stories in your news feed about SNAP (food stamps)? EOM - Kitchop - 05-Jan-2026 11:47 AM
    - LOL--no but I wouldn't be surprised if that's coming later <g> EOM - Wahoo - 05-Jan-2026 5:35 PM
  - definitely holiday related!!! - chloe - 05-Jan-2026 8:26 AM
- also? Coldwater Creek. - chloe - 05-Jan-2026 7:29 AM
can't say i'm sad about having the house back to myself... - chloe - 05-Jan-2026 6:15 AM

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