#shower trays on sale

[youmakemyhearthowl]

Steve likes to bake brownies for his and Eddie’s daughter for the PTA bake sale.

Eddie likes to bake pot brownies with Gareth when he knows him and Steve will have a weekend alone together.

Eddie comes home with his tray of brownies and sets it on the counter forgetting that Steve has the bake sale tonight, he goes to take his shower and Steve calls out a “bye babe love you!” Running into the bathroom and planting a messy kiss on Eddie’s lips before hurrying off to where ever he’s going.

It takes Eddie 30 minutes to realize that the brownies Steve baked are still in the microwave so they wouldn’t cool to much before the bake sale, and his weed brownies are gone.

He panics. Speeding to the school and bursting through the doors where he spots Steve setting up his table for the bake sale.

“Ed’s hey! What are you doing here?”

“Gimme the brownies Steve.”

“What no, Eddie come on i can make you more when we get home”

“Steve give..” Steve goes to pull the brownies away but Eddie crams his hands into them, just stuffing them into his mouth as fast as he can.

“Jesus Christ Eddie what the hell.” Eddie’s coughing now, having choked on the brownies before he grabs Steve’s hand and pulls him off into an empty class room.

“Those were weed brownies baby.” Steve’s eyes go wide.

“Then why’d you just shove them all down your throat!!!!”

“I don’t know Steve i panicked!!!!” If possible Steve’s eyes go wider

“Eddie I ate like 3 on the way here”

Robin gets a call 2 hours later from 2 VERY high husbands who thought they could ride it out and finish the bake sale by helping everyone else.

She’s not the least bit surprised but she is pissed her bubble bath got interrupted

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Fuhgeddaboudit! Mafia wife wannabe decorated this 1960 (looks nothing like a mid-century modern) home in Brooklyn, New York City, NY. It has 5bds, 4ba, and they're asking $2.399M. It already has a pending sale. Check this out- it's not just the decor, it's the matching architecture, too.

Clearly, the open stairs indicate that at one time this looked like a mid-century modern design, but it was given fancy schmancy railings and a tile floor. (Why would they leave it open like that, they look odd.)

Check out the ceilings and arches.

What a horror.

Note the gold lines in the tile.

So, what do we have here, 2 sitting areas. Note the coffered ceiling strip going around the tray ceiling.

A pony wall separates the dining room from the sitting areas.

Wow, look at the kitchen. I like dark cabinets, they seem timeless, but look at the green island and exhaust hood. It has a pot filler b/c every mafia wife needs one for the pasta. I'm half Italian and my dream kitchen would have a pot filler.

The kitchen has an opening to the seating areas. What is that pipe coming out of the ceiling?

Tile backsplash and copper undermount sink. I love my undermount sink- no farm sink for me.

Tiled guest powder room.

Coming up the stairs.

Large primary bedroom has a wall of closets.

The bathroom has mosaic tiles. Look at all the towels piled up on the bathtub step.

No matter how much they fancy it up, this is still a mid-century build and it doesn't have huge bedrooms, nor does it have big closets, so they have clothing racks for the overflow. Remember, someone is buying this for $2.4M.

This bedroom has an en-suite shower room. Not bad.

Down to the rec room.

No kitchenette, but they have a fridge down here.

I thought that was a bar, but it's just a dining table on the right.

The 5th bd. is down here, too.

I don't see a bathroom down here, but there's a laundry room and storage.

There's a nice yard. The home is just on a standard subdivision lot.

It's about 2 blocks from Jamaica Bay, so you can keep a boat there.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/208-Mayfair-Dr-N-Brooklyn-NY-11234/30788177_zpid/

[wanduhhh]

Afternoon Delight (18+)

Oneshot- church mommy Wanda

Can’t pretend I’ll turn this into a series because I’m too lazy, but I was physically unable to not write something based on this pic. Enjoy!

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“Just sit those beside the muffins sweetie, thanks so much for doing this” Wanda’s sweet words had you blushing and just about dropping the tray of cookies in your arms.

“Oh it’s no problem at all Wanda, anything for you” you beamed at her; internally smacking your forehead at your inability to play it cool. In your defence today was one of those glorious days where Wanda wore her glasses, and you were a goner at the sight.

Thick lenses framing her face, perched just above her button nose. She was too cute for her own good. She had recently cut her hair short and had been embarrassed about the ‘mom cut’ until you had convinced her she looked great by bombarding her with compliments until her cheeks were red.

This infatuation with the married woman had begun the second you moved to the small neighbourhood, greeted warmly by the woman the second your feet hit the sidewalk. From then on, she had become a permanent fixture in your daily life.

Wine dates and going to her whenever you had a tear in your dress that you just couldn’t sew. You had weaved your way into her busy life, and you were certainly not complaining.

This is what had led you to being in church at 7am on a Saturday morning. Wanda had flashed you a rushed smile the night before, explaining how she had so much to organise for the bake sale and practically no one to help her. Your car was loaded with baked goods before the night was over.

“Wanda you’ve really outdone yourself, this looks amazing” your eyes scanned over all the little handmade decorations she had been working on for the past week. Cheeks hurting from the smile that refused to leave your face.

“I couldn’t have done it without you silly, I really have to repay you somehow”. This was the biggest drawback to your friendship with the woman. The constant innuendos, the way she showered you with compliments and was always brushing hair out of your face with a perfectly manicured hand.

You could certainly think of a few ways she could repay you; imagining them whilst making eye contact with a crucified Jesus statue was not your finest moment.

As the day rolled on and the church became littered with all your fellow neighbours, you got less of Wanda’s undivided attention. The only thing that made you feel a little better about it was being able to study the woman whilst she was in her element.

Serving a cookie and ensuring everyone left her table with a smile, the woman was enchanting. Her movements so calculated, she stopped every now and again to throw you a quick smile over her shoulder.

Sometimes when she was listening intently to someone you would catch her twirling the bow around her neck in between her fingers, brows furrowed as she ingested every word that reached her ears. Earlier she had shed her grey coat, giving you a better view of the tight black dress that covered her body. You could not get your mind out of the gutter.

You were snapped out of your incessant daydreaming when you heard her calling your name, “y/n? Are you in there hun, you look a little warm”. You shook your head to clear the fuzziness that had taken over your brain. “Sorry Wanda, just lost myself for a moment there. What did you need?” Your words came out shaky as the hand she had placed on your forehead remained in place.

“Could you come help me with some boxes in the storage room sweetheart, there’s far too many”. You were nodding and following her like a puppy before she even finished her sentence.

The room was tiny and the boxes left only enough room for you to be pressed against Wanda’s side, the proximity leaving your mouth dry.

As you reached for the first box you felt Wanda grab your hand and raise it to her cheek. Spinning round to watch curiously as she pressed your fingertips against her ruby lips.

“Wanda what are you doing?” Your words came out as a whisper, too afraid to pierce the bubble surrounding you. “You’ve been so distracted today sweetie, and I think after being such a good girl you deserve a reward hmm?” You found yourself nodding along with her words.

“Come here darling” she whispered as she pulled you impossibly closer. Your mind could not catch up but it didn’t have to when Wanda brought your hands down to play with the bow around her neck.

“Take your reward baby” this finally snapped you out of it, not willing to pass up such an opportunity. You pushed her to lean against the wall of boxes, dropping to your knees in front of her. The irony of worshipping her in the back of a church was not lost on you.

You struggled to push the tight black skirt above her hips and she chuckled breathlessly as she wiggled her hips to pull it up. Your hands brushing over each other as desperation filled the room.

You were grateful to be on your knees already when you finally got the dress up to her waist, because the lacy black panties she had on would’ve left you unable to stand. You moaned at the sight, your mouth watering just at the thought of tasting her.

Your might flickered between wanting to tease her until she whined, and wanting to push your tongue into her immediately. But in the end she made the decision for you, grasping your hair with both hands and pushing your face between her thighs.

Her hand came down to push her panties to the side and you barely got to appreciate the view before she pushed your face back to where it was. No barrier between your mouth and her now. Your tongue immediately gathering up as much wetness as it possibly could.

Her head fell back on the boxes with a thump and you raised your eyes to see her panting with an open mouth. The sight had you moaning into her, and that had her biting down onto her own hand to stop herself from filling the church with the sound of her moans.

When you let your fingers enter her, mouth not stopping for a second you were rewarded with a moan she let slip free. It only spurred you on to move faster.

A knock at the door startled you and you tried to pull away as panic rose in your throat, but Wanda’s grip kept you where you were and you watched as she cleared her throat prepared to lie effortlessly.

“Wanda hun, you in there?” Agatha’s voice floated through the door and right before Wanda replied you added an extra finger to hear her squeak. “Uh yes Agatha, just looking for uh some trays in the boxes I’ll be back in a jiff”.

“Want some help in there?” The door knob wiggled as Agatha asked, but unbeknownst to you Wanda had already taken care of that problem. “No no it’s alright, I’m- uh. I’m all good in here Agatha”. You could feel Wanda clenching around you and you silently willed the other woman to leave and let you hear her moan for you.

“Okay hun, see you out there” you heard her heels shift as she turned from the door, “be right there, I’m just coming” the innuendo couldn’t be missed, not with the way you could barely move your fingers. “Fuck I’m coming” that one was whispered just for you. You looked up and saw Wanda staring down at you, glasses perched on the tip of her nose. Ruby lip caught between teeth.

“Such a good girl, keep going. I’m almost there” she was naive to imagine you’d stop. Not when she was about to come in your mouth. And she did, with shaking thighs and a silent moan. Nails digging into your scalp deep enough that you winced into her.

You tried to keep going, but she pulled your hand away with your wrist, dragging you to your feet as she put your fingers in her mouth to clean them up. “Mmm you’re way too good at that sweetheart. I can’t wait to repay the favour”. The thought of Wanda’s mouth on you had you grinning at her, but that abruptly ended when she fixed her panties and pulled her dress back down. Laughing gently at your pout.

“Soon baby, right now we have more cookies to sell so grab those trays and get your cute butt out there”

And she was on her way, you knew she was going to get you into a lot of trouble.

[thepenultimateword]

Spooktober Prompt #29

Human shifted uncomfortably in their seat as their definite house ghost--yep, definitely a ghost, not a draft or their cat, or a prank from their friends--scarfed down their fifth pumpkin spice snickerdoodle.

The translucent figure suddenly turned, mouth half-full, and glared at them. "What are you looking at, flesh face?"

"N-nothing, I just didn't realize ghosts could...eat."

The ghost snorted. "Ghosts no, they're just floaty things. Stupid too. Just ooooing and passing through everything in their path. Poltergeists though," the spirit gestured to themselves "whole other story." They pointed to the cookie tray on the table. "Are those pumpkin chocolate chip? I love pumpkin chocolate chip!

Human cleared their throat, stopping the poltergeist's hand just short of picking up a cookie. Yes, they'd made a small offering--as the mirror notes had beckoned--to get the ghost to reveal itself, but they really wanted to settle this before the spirit finished everything they'd made for tomorrow's bake sale.

Human cleared their throat again, this time to get their vocal cords to ungum. "So, are you going to stop throwing my lamps around and writing creepy messages every time I take a shower?"

Poltergeist leaned one elbow on the counter. "Depends. Are you going to keep making me treats?"

[n1ghtm3ds]

My father refused to fill out the paperwork until he found out that the lunch lady was paying for me out of pocket in k-1st and so finally he wasnt too proud to sign the paper for me to get the little pink lunch ticket (which was humiliating but less humiliating than just getting waved off line after i got my tray and not waiting with the rest of the kids to pay). By the time my family could pay for my own lunches i was old enough to take the $2.50 five days a week and get a $10 bottle of Georgie at the mall on Friday. I had a girlfriend who was being starved by her abusive father as punishment for one of her siblings eating a cupcake that was for a bake sale so when I did buy lunch I gave at least half to her and often just gave her my lunch/lunch money. She told the guidance office that her father was starving her and refusing to give her lunch money and all they did was give her the free lunch form FOR HIM TO SIGN. My best friend couldnt afford lunches (they had a giant house and 4 cars but no food or hot water and barely any furniture, he used to come to my house to take showers because at his house they heated up water on the stove and took washcloth-baths) and his parents were too proud to get reduced cost lunches so he would just steal them and once got an ISS for stealing a personal pizza (he was under 100lbs and his parents didnt have food in the house so school or stealing from the grocery store by me after school or at my house was like the only time he could eat). And like the school knew this and instead of being like "a hungry child was forced to steal food, we should intervene" they just punished him and called his house where he got his ass beat for making his parents look bad by stealing.

If you are responsible for children 8 hours a day, fucking feed them. we can get a new turf lacrosse field and new lights for the football stadium but can't afford to not let the poor kids go hungry? I was also the dirty poor kid at a VERY rich school which is one of the reasons i get pissed when artists like Ethel or Nicole or Ginger try to claim poverty. I didn't even face REAL poverty (we had fitting, clean school clothes even if they were off the wal-mart clearance rack, we had food in the house even if our produce was always a day or two from going bad and we ate depending on what was on sale/what coupons we had/occasionally went to the local catholic church pantry, every summer my mother and grandmother would take us on a small vacation to a theme park or museum a few hours away and spend the night in a motel, I felt destitute compared to all the other kids at my school who owned boats and summer houses and had been to disney but Ill say right now i did NOT grow up in the kind of poverty that my novel is about but did grow up with "poor" stamped on my forehead).

School lunch should just be free, they shouldn't be trying to make a profit off of children who were required to be in the building for 8+ hours, they shouldn't humiliate kids by making them pay with tickets or put abused kids at risk by making them get forms signed, they should just feed the fucking kids. Take it out of the Lacrosse budget.

[stardewremixed]

Shower Thoughts

Abigail is a shower girl, singing her favorite punk rock songs slightly off key. Switches up her hair dye every other month. Otherwise, a pretty simple routine. Has mastered the perfect cat eyeliner and a little mascara.

Alex is a soak after a long, arduous workout, and drowns himself in Old Spice products. Uses an exotic scented shampoo - guava.

Elliott is a long bath kind of guy, complete with candles and rose petals, and a writing tray to capture his thoughts. Spends hours on his hair, nails, skin, etc. Immaculate self-grooming habits.

Emily has a whole wind down routine, complete with warm shower, meditation to find her Zen, and lofi sounds to lull her to sleep. Quick shower before work in the morning, fluff drys her hair. It's just that perky.

Harvey is particular about his grooming routine. Cleanliness is next to godliness. He's a shower-to-wake-up-in-the-morning kind-of guy and a shower-to-wind-down-at-night kind-of guy. Frequently shaves and grooms. Doesn't wear cologne so not to disturb his patients with allergies.

Haley spends hours in the bathroom, primping, curling, mani-pedi touch ups, fogging up the mirror with steamy hot showers. Heavy on the perfume. Light floral scents. Flawless makeup.

Sam is a quick cold shower in the morning kind-of dude. Whatever's on sale for cologne and deodorant. Showers daily and uses hair gel. Would totally play with Vincent's rubber ducky if he takes a bath.

Maru is a Navy shower kind-of gal. Freaky fast. She has better things to do with her time. Light sunscreen and a little lip gloss.

Sebastian takes longer than his sister. Rolls out of bed half awake and stands in the shower for a few minutes to be more alert. Thinks about weird stuff in the shower. Like the Reddit argument he had over how to pronounce GIF. The best ingredients for sushi. The weird dream he had last night about the Wizard, a clown, and a ghost dog walking into a bar...

Leah would skinny dip in the lake. Fresh water. Moonlight. Liberating. Not that she does it too often. Otherwise it's a short shower. Turns the shower off when soaping up to save water. Has the same hairstyle since middle school. Lip gloss, brush of dewy foundation, mascara, a little light earthy toned eyeshadow. There. Ready.

Shane avoids it as long as possible. Heavy heavy heavy on the Axe. Does the whole scruff thing. It works for him.

Claire falls asleep in the bath, with a glass of wine, reading a book. Wakes up in cold water realizing she needs to evaluate her life. Buys cheap cosmetics with her employee discount.

Victor is clean shaven... always. He's a normal shower guy, uses aftershave, a little citrus cologne. Sends out his dry cleaning.

Olivia is a luxurious bath lady. Loofah, bubbles, champagne, candles, facial, classical, sit back and soak... ahhhhh! Victoria's Secret perfume. Something strong and vanilla. She's got her makeup routine down pat. Red lipstick is her signature. Looks like a different person when she doesn't wear any makeup.

Penny is sad the plumbing doesn't work half the time in the trailer. She enjoys long soaks in the spa, sweating out her toxins, listening to nothing but the water when showering in the locker room. It's a nice change over her mom yelling at the game on TV.

Lance likes his spiked hair. Lots of mousse and gel to get it perfect. He's a shower-under waterfalls-bathe-in-the-ocean type of gent. Uses a sea salt scrub. Rugged deep woods scented cologne.

Magnus - why shower when you can just use a cleaning spell? Such a time saver! But if he must, he will set up his tub in the woods and soak under the stars.

Sophia - has a grape chapstick she loves, special orders her pink hair dye, washes her feet nightly, showers every other day, no look is complete without her cotton candy blush.

[tenpintsof-sundrop]

i really feel you on the heat exhaustion in the summer and losing weight, i have it too. in my case i cannot regulate my internal body temperature due to medical issues so i'm always a human furnace and it makes summer awful to endure. i'll end up drinking a lot of flavoured water, eating yogurts and sandwiches with varied fillings etc and never anything hot. not even coffee, it's all iced coffee until like mid-october.

that being said, from one human furnace to another, do you have any tips to stay cool, especially for someone with no ac? i tend to drink ice water and have the "damp flannel in the freezer for 15 minutes on the neck" thing as well as cold showers, but do you suggest anything else?

Oh god the summer is tough for those of us who don't have AC and have medical conditions. You have said some good stuff here, but I can provide some tips of my own

Sugary drinks. Everyone is terrified of soda in this day and age, but I find it's actually a useful tool with chronic illness - and one of the main reasons I haven't lost more weight. Drinking low calorie or 0 calorie vitamin water is good, but sometimes it's good to drink liquids with higher calorie content in them. You get hydration and you can make up for calories that you miss during meals if you have to skip meals due to heat induced nausea. Liquid is always easier to ingest past nausea. And this goes for soda, juice, and even ice cold smoothies.

Ice. Ice, ice, ice. This may seem super basic, but I have to press it home. Buy one or two silicone ice trays on Amazon and always keep them full in your freezer, or invest in an electrical ice maker (this would be something to put on your Christmas list and ask for as a gift - the one my mom got for me and my sister was $160 on sale, so you can look out for sales too) - but having ice cubes in drinks makes a huge difference. Even putting ice cubes on your skin makes a huge difference when your body doesn't regulate heat normally.

Double walled tumblers. This is paired with ice. I know the Stanley trend seems stupid, and I don't even like Stanleys - I fucking hate the concept of paying $200 for a water bottle. The ones I use are $5 or $10 from Walmart - but make sure the one you buy is double walled and marked as insulated. This is proven effective to make cold drinks last for longer. So when you are exhausted from the heat, you don't have to keep getting up to refresh your drink and put more ice cubes. And it helps your drink stay cold from start to finish, helping your body temperature stay even a little bit lower.

Cold showers or baths. Again, this is kind of basic (and something said, but I am making a general list) - just be careful because if your medical condition means that you can't regulate body temperature, then exposing yourself to water that is too cold could make you sicker. The water should be tepid - room temperature, or slightly cool. And don't stay in for too long. Set a timer and listen to your body.

Putting cold items - cold cloths, ice packs, etc. - on target areas. There are target areas where coldness on your skin is more effective: the back of your neck, the top of your head, and your spine. This targets your central nervous system and helps you get cooler faster.

Air circulation. Again, this one might seem obvious, but I thought I would say it. Being a hot stuffy room is bad, so opening up windows and using fans to circulate air - even if it's warm air - is better than sitting in a room that is basically working as an oven toward your body. Also keep in mind that air needs a path to flow - if you open a window in your bedroom, open your bedroom door and a window in another room to help the air flow. You might be surprised what a difference this makes. Also, even if it's hot outside, it will likely be hotter inside your house if there is no air flow in your house.

Pet cooling pads. They sell relatively cheap cooling pads for dogs and cats (we got one for my cat at the dollar store) and sometimes I randomly sit on it even though it's for my cat. I recommend getting one of these to sit on or keep inside your pillow case to make sleeping easier.

I keep thinking of many other basic things: light clothing/minimal clothing, lack of activity, eating cold food (like popsicles), stick your head in the freezer...

Watch the movie Frozen and pretend that you are in the icy Arendelle summer?

[jaijaitbinks]

Picturing Saitama being the more sappy one between himself and Genos rn.

Like. Genos is romantic, sappy, sweet. The second Saitama asked for something, he'll get it to him with a kiss within a 2 days maximum. The second Saitama even hints to wanting affection, Genos will come to him, ask him for clarity, and then shower him in it once his consent was given. Before Saitama's even fully awake, more often than not he'll have breakfast ready on the table, and on the times when it's not, it's only because Genos wants Saitama's input on how much he wants or how he wants them.

Overall, very, very loving.

But Saitama. Oh, does Saitama manage to outdo him sometimes.

It takes a while before he's sure his affections won't be pushed away—he felt for the longest time at the start that, if he overdid it, Genos would get annoyed and push him away.

Of course, that never happened and Genos, once they had an in-depth conversation about intimacy, PDA, pet names, etc, would always assure him that he was 100% comfortable with tons of affection. In fact, he'd said, he liked clinginess. It reassures him that he's loved and cared for. So Saitama takes that to heart and decides to test the waters overtime. He'd gradually do more—complimenting him after every successful fight, hugging him and kissing him when he sees a chance to, splitting the chores and cooking duty so he can provide for Genos too.

Genos always encourages it, making it very clear that he appreciates him and what he does. And not only does that feed his ego, but it also feeds his love for Genos. It makes him feel appreciated, and it makes him feel like he's properly showing Genos that he appreciates him.

When he realizes that, his displays of affection is like his power surge. A slow increase before taking a sharp incline. He starts spoiling Genos. Kisses him anywhere at anytime, even in public (of course, after they both communicate and say they're comfortable with it). Hugs him, almost cuddling into him, any time they're in the same room, and if they can't hug he'll link their arms. Breakfasts on his days to cook are always served with a small gift on the side, whether it's a kiss, a flower, or a genuine present (of course, purchased on sale).

Sometimes he manages to outdo Genos in this quiet, playful little competition of "Who Can Show Their Love the Most That Day?" And on those days, Genos always melts. It's lovely to see Saitama trying so hard and doing so much just because he loves Genos that much. Plus, it's unbearably cute to watch Saitama beaming with a tray of food for a "Breakfast-in-Bed Day", indescribably adorable to see Saitama cuddle under his chin on particularly cold days and night with a kiss to his jaw in silent thanks for the warmth, overwhelmingly sweet to hear him murmuring downright cliché, hopelessly romantic variations of "You're my entire universe and then some." He loves it so much.

[alderlock]

Ristobar Alla Julien Full CC

After his bestie Zebest Quizine stole his recipe, Julien move into different country and spread his culinary expertise to the world after becoming Celebrity Chef. I love his origin story so I decided to make lot that can show his success after the fall. And ofcourse Zebest Quizine was defeated brutally and send to washing dishes for eternity.

All right here we go

The floor plan is pretty simple and almost every restaurant has to offer. I tested it and so far no bug or glitch appeared, so it's safe to use.

For this restaurant, there wil be a lot of employees involved, and possibly making less profit, my suggestion is to enslave Julien's offspring ^^, since restaurant businesses are better for family only in most of the sims 2 gameplay.

I want to make a few notes that bar items like the cocktail board, the sake board, and wine racks have Ad changed, Customers will autonomously take wines from the rack, and the cocktails upon preparation. However for the sake board I changed the Ad and autonomy into Regency Tea Set (Very Strong autonomy), so the sake will need to be refilled after the fourth cup.

If you encounter game freeze, please clean up the sake tray, strong Ad will hinder maxis and mods autonomy. However, so far no freeze happened due to the tray.

List of CC and Credits:

Jacky93sims Malibu Portable Pizza

Jacky93sims Toaster Maker

Jacky93sims Altara Rice Cooker

Jacky93sims Cocktail Board

Jacky93sims Sake Board

Jacky93sims Martini Frame

Veranka Bayside Bar Stool

Veranka Cleanstate Counter and island

Veranka Cleanstate Dishwasher

Moune999 Torrox Kitchen Counter Set

Lordcrumps 4t2 Bistro Kit

Parsimonious Quintessimtial Shower

Parsimonious Arabatic Artwork

Somedaythesun Maxis Match TS2 CD Sales Rack

Sailfindragon Manhattan Bathroom Wall Lamp

HugeLunatic Lamp Fix, Big Floor Nengi Rug Rug Fix

Adelana Geometry Kitchen Set

Michelle Tiny Living Open Shelf

Funphump Feeding The Muse Part 3

Download

Enjoy ^^

[thefluffychipmunk]

Fruity Four Advent Day 5 - I Want to Grow Old With You

Fruity Four Advent Calendar day 5 - In the future, the holidays of ‘22. Just a short little ficlet today. Barely a thing. I was initially going to write this an AU where Steve avoids an office Christmas party and Eddie works tech support and has to fix his computer, with very heavy, very excessive flirting. After yesterday’s beast of a story, though, I needed something a little shorter, a little sweeter, a little easier (if you need clarification on any of the terms or language, send an ask and I’ll add them). So here we are. Chanukah 2022/5783

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Eddie pulled into the driveway, slowly, avoiding the ice patch he still hadn't bothered to put litter on. His house was mostly dark, a soft glow coming from the kitchen in the back but otherwise devoid of the multicolored light every other house seemed to have.

He cracked his back as he got out of the car and grabbed the two bags of Chinese food. It was Christmas. It was their annual tradition, a tradition shared by Jews the whole country over. They’d been to the movies at lunch. They had to have Chinese food at dinner.

It was also the last night of Chanukah. He could smell the oil from outside. Steve was making latkes. He wasn’t sure how well that was going to match with lo mein and fried rice but oh well. If Steve wanted latkes, they would have latkes. Especially if he was the one to make them.

Eddie kicked his boots off in the mudroom and hung up his coat. His gloves and scarf were dropped haphazardly by the washing machine. He left the bags of food on the dining room table and made his way into the hot kitchen.

"I like when Chanukah falls during Christmas break. It's the only time I can do stuff like this before sunset." Steve said, slapping his hand away from the draining tray. There was already a huge pile of latkes, more than the two of them should ever eat in one sitting.

"You could retire." Eddie wrapped his arms around Steve's waist, careful of the hot stove, and rested his chin on his shoulder.

"I'm only 55. I can't afford it yet." Steve dropped the last little latkes into the pan, slowly, so Eddie could move with him and not have to let go.

"You've got your inheritance just sitting there, sweetheart. We could live off my salary plus that." He felt Steve frown, felt his shoulders tense and his back go rigid.

"I'm not living off my father's money ever again, not if I can help it. I can teach for another five or ten years." Eddie didn't push it. He knew better.

“Besides,” Steve continued, “your book sales are good enough. You could retire and just be an author.” Eddie squeezed Steve’s belly in mock shock.

“And abandon my little lost sheepies in their time of need? We haven’t even cast the spring musical yet! I could never.” Steve chuckled as he flipped the latkes. They’d had this conversation so many times. They would probably continue to have it every year as teaching got more and more difficult. 

He dropped a gentle kiss to Steve's neck and pulled away. He could at least plate the food and get the chanukiahs ready. 

He was placing the last of the candles in his own, having gotten Steve set up first, when Steve came in with the plate of latkes. They didn’t usually light in the dining room. There was a table in the living room window, the big picture one facing the street, set up specifically for the purpose of lighting the chanukiahs every year. But they didn’t use it this year. They didn’t feel like they could. Things were getting pretty bad again, worse than he could remember in a long time, and it just wasn’t safe. He wasn’t going to hide his Jewishness, but he wasn’t going to flaunt it either. 

Eddie lit the match and then each shamash. They lit the candles and sang the blessings together. Steve’s singing voice had surprised him, early on, when Steve was still learning how to be Jewish. They’d been together for years at that point but he’d never heard it, never even caught Steve so much as singing in the shower or along with the radio. But he had a good voice, a strong voice, and Eddie was able to harmonize with it easily. He loved to hear it now.

“Happy Chanukah, Love.” Steve raised his chopsticks to Eddie. Eddie raised his back in return.

“Chag sameach, Ahuvi.”

He’d spent thirty five years of holidays with the love of his life. He could only hope to have thirty five more.

[elegantshowersuk]

Discover The Best Shower Enclosure With Trays Deals

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[chrisfritchteamexprealty]

SOLD!

Discover luxury living in this executive detached townhome, situated in a serene cul-de-sac with wetland views! With a total of 3 beds, 3 baths, 2 low maintenance decks, plus an insulated 3-stall garage with epoxy flooring and cabinetry - this home is sure to impress! Enjoy stunning curb appeal w/ durable steel siding and tasteful brick accents! The main level features a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, large center island, cooktop, wall oven, SS appliances and Acacia wood flooring. Entertaining is made easy w/ both informal and formal dining options, a spacious living room with tray ceiling, plus a vaulted sunroom overlooking the private backyard. Main level owner’s suite is complete with walk-in closet and private full bath with separate shower & tub, and granite counters! Main level laundry! Finished walkout lower level boasts a spacious family room with gas fireplace, a bonus rec room, two more spacious bedrooms and another updated bath. This home is meticulously maintained!

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[hometoursandotherstuff]

My fascination with the way different people have wildly differing interpretations of how to convert a church still has plenty to see. Now, this 1868 church is like nothing we've every seen before. The variations are amazing. It's in Carlinville, Illinois, has 3bds, 3.5ba, and is an affordable $399K.

The entrance hall could be beautiful.

Look at the work they did on the ceiling, alone, in the main room. And, the original lights are still up. This is the Great Room and it has more than 10,000 metallic silver stars. (Who got up there and stuck those up?)

They put up wall partitions. Good idea.

They kept the original altar and moved it to the side of the room, making a fireplace out of it. They are having a moving sale and there is plenty of room in here for that.

A pink dining room with original doorways and wainscoting, plus a tray ceiling.

A glass wall and doors have a clear view of the great room.

There are also approximately 30 chandeliers and fixtures.

Check out the kitchen. Very high end cabinetry and a colorful backsplash.

In this sitting room, an amazing piece was turned into a fireplace.

Each of these beams have different faces carved faces on top. This looks pretty goth, doesn't it?

The half bath has a beautiful sink.

Choir loft stairs. The checkered floors are terrazzo.

The choir loft is so pretty- look at the lacy details on the iron railing.

The primary bedroom has a view of the great room and look at the architectural details.

Room for exercise equipment outside a shower room. That's pretty neat.

And, this bath is nice. Are you noticing the lighting fixtures?

How cute. This bedroom is a few steps down.

They're not kidding about the chandeliers.

Bedroom #3.

They didn't change the building's original structure so some of the baths are a bit awkward, but that's okay.

Looks like they're not quite done with this loft.

I suspect that all of these commercial tables and chairs came with the building. Can you imagine the parties you can have w/all of these? Shoot, I would even rent them out!

8,233 sq ft lot. Looks like there's a nice vine-covered fence, too. The yard has potential.

[pgraustin]

2905 Browntop CtLeander, TX 78641

Website >>https://www.puregoldrealty.com/homes-for-sale/TX/leander/78641/2905-browntop-ct/bid-39-6453102

House Description<<<

Welcome to this vast and luxurious home located on a cul-de-sac in the Sarita Valley neighborhood of Leander. With 5 bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 bathrooms, a dining room, office, loft, game room, and media room, this home offers an abundance of space in every room and premium features throughout! After entering through the Rod Iron adorned front door you are greeted by a curved staircase, as well as the dining room, office and bedroom.The bedroom is ready for your visitors, equipped with an ensuite bathroom with low profile shower. Wood floors adorn the main living areas and the primary bedroom, and you’ll find elegant double doors and expansive windows throughout the home. Natural light streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, highlighting the large fireplace and the built in bookshelves adorning each side. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, an oversized island with front and back storage, abundant cabinetry, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom features a bay window that overlooks the serene backyard, a tray ceiling, and an ensuite bathroom with a two individual oversized vanities, a large soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile game room and an extremely large media room, alongside three additional bedrooms, including an oversized bedroom with a bay window and bathroom. This home features a side garage with epoxy flooring and is wired for electric charging. On top of it all, you can enjoy several community features including an amenity center overlooking the pond with pool, cabana and outdoor seating as well as backing to a trail system. Built in a prime location, this home is zoned to the award-winning Leander ISD, and is conveniently near several shopping centers, parks, restaurants and offers easy access to Ronald Reagan Blvd. Combining luxury, functionality and convenience, this exquisite home is the perfect place for your next chapter

Highlights

Listing provided courtesy of :

Tanya Kerr

Keller Williams Realty Lone St, (512) 868-1771

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

0.23

HOA Fee

$192/Quarterly

Year Built

2017

County

Williamson

Area

CLN

Neighborhood

Sarita Valley Ph 4

School District

Leander ISD

Listing ID

6453102

Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:5

▪ Bathrooms:5

▪ Full Bathrooms:4

▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer

Air Cond:Central Air

Fireplaces:Family Room

Floor:Carpet,Tile,Wood

Above Ground Sq Ft:N/A

Below Ground Sq Ft:N/A

Other:Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage

Water:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Few Trees, Trees Medium Size

Roof:Composition,Shingle

Others:Rain Gutters, Resale

Sewer:Public Sewer

Parking Features:Attached,Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side

Website >>https://www.puregoldrealty.com/homes-for-sale/TX/leander/78641/2905-browntop-ct/bid-39-6453102

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[novumtimes]

How to save money when kitting out your garden this summer

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Garden makeovers can transform an outdoor space into something the whole family can enjoy over the summer months. Some people may have even been inspired by the designs and floral displays at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to get to grips with their own outdoor space. But while a freshened-up garden can be much more easy on the eye, it’s not always so easy on the wallet. But, there are ways to keep costs down. Remember, while you’re giving your own garden a makeover, others will be too – so keep an eye on community noticeboards and local social media groups to see what garden items people in your area may be trying to get rid of. There may also be a local garden club in your area, where people are passing on a few plants if they have too many themselves. Second-hand platforms, where people are selling on unwanted possessions or even giving them away for free, can also be a treasure trove for items that can be upcycled or repurposed. “If you have a clear vision, are willing to get crafty and creative and have a little patience, there are a number of ways to keep costs down,” says Hannah Rouch, a second-hand expert at Gumtree. She says basics such as wooden pallets, turf and tins of paint can often be sourced for free. Pallets can be painted up and repurposed as colourful screens or planters. May was the peak month last year for people searching for patio furniture on Gumtree – so you may find you’ve got some strong competition. To boost your chances of bagging specific items, Rouch suggests to “set search alerts for the branded items you are looking for”, so you don’t miss out. Sourcing items second-hand also means you can be a bit more creative and give your outdoor space a bit of added character. Rouch suggests, for example, transforming old sinks into bird baths. Shower trays could also be repurposed into beds for flowers or vegetables. Supermarkets and open gardens can be another way to source plants cheaply. Plants bought from budget supermarkets can be made to look like they cost much more by displaying them in an eye-catching pot. And pots don’t always have to be expensive either – it’s worth keeping an eye out at local charity shops and car-boot sales for a bargain. Even broken pots can sometimes be repurposed, as the chips can be placed inside other pots to help with drainage. Savings can also be made by buying smaller plants, which will grow over time, rather than purchasing big “showstopping” foliage from the outset. There may also be existing clumps of plants in your garden that you could split to fill out a border, rather than buying more. Try to make sure when splitting plants that the roots are also split fairly evenly, to help them regrow. Or maybe you could do a few swaps with a neighbour so that you’ve both got a bit more variety. Perhaps you could also create a small herb garden or plant up some herbs in a pot which could be used fresh if you’re planning a few barbecues this summer, saving on a few trips to the supermarket too. Growing your own plants from seed is another way to make savings – and then sit back to watch your garden flourish. Source link via The Novum Times

[kymbiggar]

Home for Sale - $755,000 - Beautiful Canal Waterfront Home In South Gulf Cove Virtual Tour: https://9452NastrandCirclePortCharlotteFL33981.com/

Why wait for something new, when you can buy a home with everything in it for you! This home has it all in the desirable community of South Gulf Cove. This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 3 Car Garage with an Office was built in 2005. New Roof in 2022 & new Gutters and Downspouts in 2023. 240 Sq Ft Dock with large Fish Cleaning Table & Tiki Hut. The perfect entertainment area for family, friends & anglers! These fresh waterways link Charlotte Harbor, ICW and the Gulf. A well-built home raised above flood plain, with stem wall, concrete filled block walls, full tie beam, fiberglass (no Rot) exterior doors, 16 Seer AC, (2017), R30 Insulation, Security Lighting, Insulated Garage Doors, Haywood Pool Equipment & Irrigation. High Impact, low E tinted windows with Accordion Shutters on Pool Deck to prevent storm damage & keep Lanai furniture enclosed. This home lends itself to entertaining with a large Kitchen to Dining area, which has a built-in bar area with beverage cooler. Plenty of natural light, French Doors open from Family Room & Master Bedroom to pool deck. Full Pocket Sliders from Formal Living Area onto spacious Lanai & Pool area. Further Slider from Dining Area. High illuminated Tray Ceilings in Formal, Family & Master Bedroom. Custom tile throughout living area, with carpet in Bedrooms & Pecan Wood Flooring in the Office/Den with French door entry. Travertine windowsills. Fans in every room & surround sound with speakers in Kitchen, Lanai, Family Room & Formal Living Area. The Kitchen has 100% solid wood Kraftsman cabinets, Granite Countertops & under Counter lighting. Master Bedroom has 2 Closets, Roman Entry Shower & 2 Sinks. Laundry Room leads into the 3 Car Garage. Tremendous storage for any family to house vehicles, boat, gardening equipment & toys. The third garage bay has a second rear door that opens to a large concrete pad providing convenient/secure boat storage. Lighted & Heated Pool with Waterfall & privacy from other homes. New Pool Cage 2023. Pool Bathroom with tiled floors. Beverage table & Jets in the pool making the whole pool area a fabulous entertainment space. Desirable landscaping in a convenient location to Keyway & Rte. 771, which has great access to Englewood, Boca Grande & Port Charlotte. This home has it all & is in a sought-after boating community!

Property Type: House Building Type: House Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: .23 Acres House Size: 2152 S/F Year Built: 2005 MLS#: A4608004 For more information call (941) 400-9420