Shake, rattle, and squeeze: How much is left in that container?


	Shake, rattle, and squeeze: How much is left in that container?

Lexica

9-17-2009 4:47 PM

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frugality, economics, sustainability

Lexica says:

My own experience with this sort of thing.

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9-17-2009 4:55 PM

wiganfootie

Hi Lexica,ha,ha,I do that specially if its my last bottle x

9-17-2009 6:00 PM

mona

I do that too..... For most things, except toothpaste.

9-17-2009 7:54 PM

debbyski

You wouldn't happen to be Mennonite would ya Lexi?

9-17-2009 8:04 PM

Lexica

Nope – Swiss-descended Yankee. Very similar effect.

9-17-2009 8:45 PM

ljsdesign

9-17-2009 9:00 PM

debbyski

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