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12 March 2021 | 7 replies
When possible, I like to leave some bottled water in the fridge and some non-perishable food items (bags of nuts, individually packaged bags of chips or popcorn, etc) with a note welcoming them.Toiletries are also a good idea...like the size and quantity you would find in a good hotel.
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4 October 2017 | 22 replies
The perks of those areas are the local food, coffee shops, and restaurants, so I don't ever need or use an appliance.
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18 March 2017 | 89 replies
What do you think about small food markets and gas stations; convenience stores?
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26 April 2020 | 76 replies
We are affordable compared to other vacation destinations and staying in a private cabin offers entertainment and food preparation options that add vacation value.Renting a private mountain home will be more immediately appealing than hotels when guests return to planning vacations.
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17 January 2023 | 1 reply
Food prices are going to stay up or go up.
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27 July 2023 | 17 replies
Along with my 9-5 job, I work a side gig as a food delivery driver for extra income!
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17 July 2023 | 9 replies
Totall fell apart because I couldn't get consistent participation (even with free food!)
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28 August 2023 | 1 reply
I always like to get my initial investment back asap, just food for thought.
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16 May 2019 | 20 replies
And many of us grow our own food, cut our own wood, pick our own cotton, or whatever, but we are just normal people.