I have read Wednesday Hodgepodge posts, but this is my first time to link up with this fun post!
2. January 23rd is National Pie Day...will you celebrate? Do you like pie? What's your favorite?
I missed this, but I do love a pie. My favorite is Key Lime Pie, but I also am a fan of lemon and strawberry pie too.
3. Tipping. What are your thoughts, expectations, as to who, when where? Do you appreciate a store/restaurant giving a 'suggested amount'? Have you ever left an extravagant tip?
I haven't left an etragvagant tip, but I do believe in tipping! I do appreciate a restaurant "doing the math" for me, but I don't always leave what they suggest, depending on how much that number is. I don't tip at places where I am ordering something at the counter though. It seems like everywhere asks you if you want to tip these days, as opposed to when you are just having table service.
4. Share with us one household 'tip' that works for you.
My random household tip is always keep a freezer meal on hand. Whether it be precooked meat or a packaged meal, it is nice to have a quick meal ready to prepare after a long day.
5. Influencers on social media are people who've built a reputation for their knowledge and expertise on a particular subject. Do you follow any influencers online? Have you made a purchase or tried something new because of that 'influence'? If there's one you particularly enjoy tell us who they are and why you enjoy them.
I have made several influencer purchases based on recommendations from Sheaffer and from the Big Boo Podcast. I have also been influenced by readers here who have shared items. My favorite item from Sheaffer are my Ugg boots that I bought in 2015! One day soon, I may do a post on items the blog world "made me buy"!
I am so thankful our snow has melted and we are able to get out again this week, even in the pouring rain! It seems like a lot of us are having rain this week, so stay safe and enjoy your day!
I liked reading this! That a great idea for a blog topic- what the internet made me buy. I'm sure we all have our lists! And amen to the snow being melted!
ReplyDeleteIt is rainy here as well. This was a fun list of questions to answer. I have definitely been influenced to buy things and agree totally about counter tipping. Have a great rest of your day!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Hodgepodge! So glad you joined in this week. I'm also a mom of two daughters, mine are a bit older than yours but still my little girls lol. They are both moms themselves now which is the most fun thing ever. We typically don't get snow here, but we have had an enormous amount of rain lately. Raining again today. At least it has warmed up some! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the tipping. I used to think 10-15% was a good tip. Now I see the minimum is always 18%. I think I will stop tipping on the counter service. It just doesn't seem necessary, and it only started when everything became more digital. Bah humbug...ha, ha!
ReplyDeleteOh, those Ugg boots are adorable. I love boots.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. Your household tip is a good one.
ReplyDeleteHappy to meet you at the Hodgepodge and thank you for visiting my post and leaving a comment. That is a great household tip. I'm a huge fan of Ugg slippers and I'll end up wearing them for years before I have to put out all that cash for a new pair. Cute UGG boots. Your weather sounds exactly like ours in Northeastern Washington state right now. :) ellen b. HappyWonderer.
ReplyDeleteYour household tip is a good one...I don't do that, but I should for "just in case" days.
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