[Edit] So, we have an old #KitchenAid #StandMixer that hubby inherited from his grandmother. When we heard the gears grinding, a friend of ours looked up the diagram, told us what we *might* have to order, then ended up replacing the old grease with some new grease! Mixer is as good as new and might last another 30-40 years!

Here are some resources if you have a #KitchenAidMixer that needs some #TLC!

What To Do If Your #KitchenAid Stand Mixer Breaks

Sarah Rae Smith, 2010

Read more (includes links to repair guides):
https://www.thekitchn.com/what-do-to-when-your-kitchenai-125923

Source for Kitchen Aid parts (this is where we found the gear box we needed):
https://www.mendingshed.com/shop/KitchenAid-Parts.htm

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Four high-school boys fall victim to infectious laughter in addictively wholesome 'spit take challenge'

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Cwtch Mawr multibank begins pilot expansion into Neath Port Talbot

Faith in Families says the expansion marks a significant step for the Swansea‑based project, which has been battling rising need by redistributing new, surplus goods from businesses to families struggling to afford the basics. The charity says it is now moving at speed to support more households across the county.

Five hubs have been chosen for the rollout — in Port Talbot, the Afan Valley, Neath, the Dulais Valley and Pontardawe. Faith in Families says each hub will receive clothing, toiletries, nappies and household essentials, ready to be passed on through trusted local organisations.

The charity says its vans are already being loaded, with deliveries expected to begin as soon as each hub gives the green light.

A rapid response to rising need

Faith in Families says the pilot will test how fast large volumes of essential goods can be moved across a wider area while keeping support rooted in local communities. The charity says the work forms part of a wider partnership known as NPT United, bringing together public services, charities and businesses to support families under pressure.

Jon Waite, Facilities and Development Manager at Faith in Families, said:

“This pilot is about working at pace while keeping things local and practical. We know there is real need across Neath Port Talbot, and by working with established community hubs we can get essential items to families quickly, through people they already know and trust. This trial will help us understand what works best on the ground and how we can build strong, joined‑up approaches going forward.”

Expanding a model built on speed and dignity

Faith in Families says the multibank model is designed to get essential goods to families without delay, paperwork or stigma. The charity says working through schools, community groups and frontline services ensures support reaches people through organisations they already trust.

Faith in Families says the Neath Port Talbot pilot will help shape how the model can be expanded further across Wales, with the aim of making sure no family goes without the basics.

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Lemons, onions and salt: the household hacks to de‑ice your car this winter

Motoring experts at comparison site LeaseLoco.com say everyday items such as lemons, onions, salt and even sandwich bags can help motorists save time on cold mornings.

Kitchen cupboard solutions

Among the tips shared are some unusual but effective tricks:

• Onions or potatoes – Rub half an onion or potato over car windows the night before. Both contain compounds that help stop ice sticking to glass.
• Saltwater spray – Mix salt and water in a spray bottle. The solution lowers the freezing point of water and helps melt ice quickly.
• Lemons – The citric acid in lemons can break down ice. Squeeze half a lemon onto the glass and rinse with tepid water.
• Vinegar solution – A mix of vinegar and water sprayed on windows in the evening can prevent ice forming overnight.
• Sandwich bags – A viral TikTok hack suggests filling a sandwich bag with lukewarm water and dragging it across the windscreen to melt ice in seconds.
• Beach towels – Covering the windscreen overnight with a towel secured in the doors can stop frost forming.
• Rubbing alcohol spray – A mix of isopropyl alcohol, water and a drop of dish soap can help shift thicker layers of ice, though experts warn it should only be used on glass to avoid damaging paintwork.

‘One of the worst tasks’

John Wilmot, CEO of LeaseLoco.com, said:

“Temperatures are dropping again which means we’ll be waking up to cold weather and frosty cars more often. We can all agree that de‑icing the car in the morning is one of the worst tasks. It’s a tedious job that feels like it takes forever but it’s so important to wait until your windows are fully defrosted before you set off.”

He added that traditional ice scrapers and sprays can leave drivers waiting up to 15 minutes before their car clears, while household hacks could save time and money.

Safety first

Experts stress that whichever method is used, drivers must ensure their windscreens are fully clear before setting off. Driving with restricted visibility can lead to fines and points on a licence.

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🤔 Round bowls and food storage containers are not sensible.
Square bowls and containers would take up less space and would be easier to stack and organize in cupboards, refrigerators, and freezers.
Square bowls would be more stable on surfaces and easier to control for senior's hands.
Why not use the square shape....

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Going in circles: Trump sets new deadline for peace in Ukraine — Ukraine to mass produce long-range Flamingo missile in winter — Video shows aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes on oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast — Where is Crimea? And other things you (and US presidents) should know … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/friday-august-22-2025/

Thankfully, there are several easy and pain-free ways to do just that—using items you probably already have at home. So whether your skin is sensitive, you’re in a rush, or you prefer natural remedies, these solutions have you covered.
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#UK: New #LibraryOfThings offers help in #ToughTimes'

Ben Mellor, 8 March 2025

"A new Library of Things will 'reduce waste' and help people struggling for money, organisers say.

"It will operate from #BeestonLibrary in #Nottinghamshire and open in the coming weeks, although an exact date has not yet been set.

"The service will allow people to borrow #HouseholdItems, rather than books, such as carpet cleaners, sewing machines, and children's party sets.

"Fiona Hartley, an organiser, said: 'These are typically things that might be a bit more expensive, and then you only use them once or twice, and then they sit in your cupboard unused.'

"She said times were tough at the moment and "this is just something that helps people save a bit of money and a bit of space in their homes".

"The project has received funding from the Beeston Civic Society and Broxtowe Borough Council to help with the purchase of items - totalling £1,500.

"This money will be spent on purchasing supplies and items to stock the library.

"Ms Hartley said there was a 'growing movement' behind Libraries of Things nationwide. Similar projects have been set up across the wider #EastMidlands.

"Peter Cribb, the district manager at Inspire, which runs Beeston Library, said he was 'excited at the potential'.

"'It's not something we've done before, you know we do loan out non-book items, but they're on a one-off basis,' he said.

"When the service starts, people will use an app to book an item they wish to use. Library staff will then retrieve the item.

"The maintenance of the items and the app will be operated and paid for by the volunteer groups, Mr Cribb said, and the library's role is to act as storage.

"Karrie Stainer is the chairwoman of the volunteers and said she first had the idea for the Library of Things over one year ago.

"However, she struggled to secure funding for the project until recently.

"'The underlying motivation really comes from #environmental issues, not being wasteful of stuff, not throwing stuff away,' she said."

Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4pyl70yvo
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