Thanksgiving Turkey 2016
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This was the 7th straight year I baked Thanksgiving turkey alone. Just like last year, a friend dropped by for a short time. But I was home alone for the most part. I live a stress-free life. I was invited to a couple of places. But I didn’t want to drive 2 hours to see my family. And I didn’t want to go where I could not truly relax. Many people talk about holidays and stress. I have absolutely no stress.

First, I baked the turkey upside down for an hour. Then I flipped the turkey and put it back in the oven. I like this technique. I think it was the best turkey I have ever made. I can’t wait for next Thanksgiving.

Red Lobster biscuits (from Costco) were very good. Turkey, stuffing, organic cranberry sauce, and turkey baking racks were also from Costco.

32 Degrees Men’s Mesh Performance Heat Tee
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Costco is currently selling long sleeves tee shirts by 32 Degrees Heat. With a $2 instant rebate through November 27, they are only $6.99 each. I bought 5 of them. Kids’ sets are also on sale. They are high-quality products. They look good. 

They are supposed to be undershirts. But they look good enough to wear outside. Especially women’s shirts look freaking hot.

*They are also available online, with free shipping.

Costco Shopping (10/4/2016). Green Pan
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Updated October 2018:
I don’t like The Original Green Pan that I bought in 2016. They started to stick like glue after several months. The dimples were a gimmick. Costco better not bring those pans back.

The pair of Original Green Pans were $39.99. What caught my attention was that they have dimples – they call it “Dotted Surface” that optimally distributes oil. But these pans are not good. I am bitter about this experience.

I am sick of buying frying pans. They all claim to be nonstick. But they never last long enough. My prior non-stick ceramic pan lasted about 4 months and it started to stick like glue.

Giveaway Event – Refresh Skin Therapy
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The Event Has Ended. Thank you for participating.

40 items will be given away

Refresh Skin Therapy products will hit Costco soon.  To celebrate, your friends at Refresh Skin Therapy would like to send you their products for free.  FREEEE~~!!!  $$$

Two items will be available at Costco soon, they are Fruit Gel Facial Peel ($35) and Peptide+ Eye Serum ($45).  They got picked up by Costco, which means these are quality products worth trying.  40 items (20 of each product) will be given away to my visitors.

If you miss the giveaway, you may be able to find them at your local Costco warehouse at lower than their website price.

Look below for how to enter.  Good luck~!

 

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First Sign of Christmas 2016 – July 29
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For the last several years the first sign of Christmas at Costco was these Christmas ribbons. I always see them in late July. Today, July 29th, at my Costco shopping, I expected to see those Christmas ribbons, and there they were.

We still have long Summer months ahead. But seeing these ribbons changes my internal energy. Things will be different now that Costco has officially hinted at Christmas 2016.

We will have a good time this Winter. And, soon, 2016 will be history. So, now is time to show love to my friends and family before I look back with regret.

LED Tubes at Costco – Died after 11 months
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One of my LED light tubes died after 11 months. It’s supposed to last 45 years. It didn’t even make 1 year. I guess it happens.

I took it back the next day (Costco handled it no problem) – and I bought the same pair as a replacement. I hope they last 45 years as they promise. This was a little hassle (a waste of my time), but I was glad I bought them from Costco. Imagine if I bought them from elsewhere, or an online store, etc.. then I’ll have to package them and ship them back??? I avoided a major hassle because I shopped at Costco.

Buying a defective item is something you cannot avoid. It’s nobody’s fault.

Below is my blog from 11 months ago – about the light tube.

Below: “11-04” written by the prior homeowner. 
This irritates me. Did he mean November 2004? or April 2011 ?

Important Reminder – Your AmEx card will stop working tomorrow
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Starting tomorrow, your AmEx/Costoco card will stop working PERIOD. Don’t get confused and think you can still use your AmEx/Costco card at other places outside of Costco. 

Your card will stop working completely. According to the AmEx website, you can’t even access your web account starting tomorrow (June 20, 2016).