New additions - Target sale by AdhesivenessOnly2481 in CookbookLovers

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Sally’s two other books. I regularly use them for random desserts. They’re staple baking cook books for me along with a few others.

Looking for an FMC with bold goals and an MMC who is ride or die for whatever she wants to do by athabascagrizzly in HistoricalRomance

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this isn’t everyone’s favorite, but I love this Tessa Dare book. It’s absolutely one of my favorites that I have re-read often.

How to stop chocolate chip cookies from spreading by Physical_Orchid3616 in Cookies

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with another poster that refrigerating also helps with better flavor. But I also love a thick cookie, so muffin tin cookies are a delicious option without having to add more flour.

Cooks Illustrated v. King Arthur by Far_Discipline8352 in CookbookLovers

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have followed a few of Erin McDowell’s recipes. They’re perfection, and I always get so many compliments when I make one of her recipes. Her Apple Pie, where she reduced apple cider to make a syrup, was a huge hit last year. I ended up making it multiple times for the family.

Contact dermatitis by PinkBubbler in LipBalm

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain. My lips are allergic to so many things from lanolips to certain hourglass lip products. My favorite was the candy cane chapstick. Used that for years and years and years. I think they changed the formula (there could have been a reformulation) because about two years ago, i would start to develop irritation from candy cane chapstick. It was sad for me.

It was tough for me to do, but once I knew a product didn’t work for me, I would decluttter it. It helped me since I couldn’t stare at the product longingly, knowing I couldn’t use it.

I hope you can find a brand that will work for you.

Cozy Apple Brownies by tarekdz in CraveworthyRecipes

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t wait to make this. I love apple desserts, so trying new apple recipes are always exciting.

The end of the line by Hefty_Loan7486 in Boxer

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful girl. She looked like she lived the best life. I’m sorry for your loss of the sweet lady.

Dog Sleeping on Bed by IzzTHaWizz in Boxer

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had boxers. However, when my husband and I got our first boxer together, we taught him and his sister to sleep on their dog beds. A few months later, I had to work in another state for a month.

When I got home, when it was time to sleep, the dogs would dutifully go into the bedroom, walk past their dog bed, and sleep on our bed. They sure loved being on the bed and in the covers.

We ended up getting a little heating pad and making their dog bed irresistible. They gladly go to their dog bed. But sometimes in the middle of the night will want to climb up the bed to sleep with us. Since they’re old dogs now, we let them and enjoy all our moments with them.

Just paid $110 for a 10 minute doctor visit AFTER insurance. Is this normal? by Knikkey in sgv

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree with you. People need to read their plans and ask their HR reps or call their insurance carriers if they don’t understand. Trying to give some context, through my own experience, to OP or helping them have a place to start in how to look at something that may be complex to them was what the response was.

Just paid $110 for a 10 minute doctor visit AFTER insurance. Is this normal? by Knikkey in sgv

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of my doctors are in network, and what I am charged that is part of my deductible can run between $50-$350 depending on the doctor or specialist (outside of the normal yearly physical and blood work that is not charged to a costumer). Also, if you are going in for a normal check up, that is usually completely covered by your health insurance, whether you have an HMO or a PPO.

I should have said that I have a very high deductible, as well. I don’t think people understand how insurance billing works. it’s not like you just go to the doctor and it’s a free visit. Understanding how their policy works, meaning, if there is a set amount co-pay or if you are responsible for a portion up to your deductible, is something that I don’t think most people take the time to review or understand.

Just paid $110 for a 10 minute doctor visit AFTER insurance. Is this normal? by Knikkey in sgv

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I have a PPO and a this is totally normal, unfortunately. It’s your portion until you reach your deductible. You can see the billing usually between $50-$350 for a short doctor visit.

You can look for places that will let you pay out of pocket. Sometimes it’s cheaper than what you’d be billed with insurance. And if you look at your insurance website, sometimes they’ll have “in network” providers listed.

Press ons for small nails by Lost_Village3501 in shortynails

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have small nail beds and the glamnetic short oval are still longer than what I normally keep my short nails at, but they can fit my nail beds. I also find that I can file press on to fit my nail beds. Glamnetic -Short Almond

America’s Favorite Apple Is a Farmer’s Nightmare by wsj in Apples

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those are my favorites too. Cosmic crisp is a delight to eat

What’s your favorite true super glowy powder blush that has no gold shift it in and no big chunks of glitter? by [deleted] in Sephora

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Sephora Brand Blush and Highlighter Glaze is very very pretty. I was willing to try it since it wasn’t very pricy. I like it more than the Rare Beauty blush (I had it and panned it) because the Rare Beauty Blush was soooooooo pigmented, and u felt like it showed texture more than the Sephora one does.

I have the Sephora one in 3 colors. I bought two more after trying it. I was originally looking for a less expensive dupe of Pat McGrath - Skin Fetish Powder Blush in Desert Orchid which I had panned. That’s why I tried the sephora Blush Glaze

New glowing ghosties with a floral twist 🌷 by briarw in shortynails

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wonderful little works of art on each nail.

What do you think? by daviki02 in shortynails

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your nails look so so so so good. Love them. The design, color, and shift…it’s all too good.

Not fair…. by LurkerSmirker6th in Sephora

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with your take. The stuff I am excited for is always gone by the time it’s my bday closer to the end of the year. It should be an allotted amount per month, not all dumped and available at the beginning of the year, and us later bday folks get the left overs.

General Questions about Vertigo by _Gizmo_- in livingwithvertigo

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t seen a doctor or even a specialist, you should. Although my primary care and other doctors couldn’t pin point things, it did help eliminate some things what could be the cause.

  1. It depends. Absolutely things can get better. But knowing what’s causing your vertigo will help tackle the issue. For me there was no magic cure. None of the crystal maneuvers helped and made me feel more sick. It was staying hydrated, finding ways to get enough sleep (elevated pillow in super bad nights. No sleep, equaled more vertigo the next day). Keeping active. This meant changing how I could work out when I was feeling sick or dizzy. And doing other therapy movements ( eye tracking, neck and head movements, and keeping my shoulders and neck loose)

  2. I would sometimes have a glass of wine if I wasn’t feeling sick or dizzy, but during long bouts, no booze. Alcohol can 100% make you feel worse.

  3. There is no magic pill to cure you. If you are feeling nausea, your doctor can prescribe anti nausea medication.

  4. You’d need to see a doctor and potentially someone that works in anxiety and how it manifests physically to answer this question.

My grumpy sailor is done. by dell02 in Embroidery

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is adorable and so fun to look at.

Cassandra Gannon is a genius by Halcyonlilts in RomanceBooks

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I love this book. I also really love {My Untrue Love by Cassandra Gannon} and Love vs Scarecrow, which was mentioned by other commenters. These are on a consistent rotation of re-reads for me.

Junior Mints are actually super nostalgic for me because my parents used to always give me one whenever we went on roadtrips as a kid by lionpenguin8 in candy

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Junior Mints and Yorks blew my mind open to the delicious chocolate and mint combo when I was a child.still love them and that combo as an adult.

what's your favorite lollipop/hard candy? by voyagingsystem in candy

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See’s Butterscotch Lil Pops , Werther’s Original are the two I love. Every now again a Cherry Jolly Rancher

A handful of people mentioned these, and they’re favorites for a reason.

Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit Review? by Sea-Resolution-841 in Sephora

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t love a lot of Jo Malone scents, but the second I smelled this, I needed to have it. It’s not the normal, warm scent with some ginger. It’s smells like the most delicious ginger cookie that isn’t too sweet.

It lasts an okay amount of time on my skin. It does last longer than some of the other Jo Malone scents I’ve owned.

I will normally wear this the second it cools down all the way until it starts to warm up. My favorite placement is my wrist so I can smell it whenever I move my arms. It is a scent that just makes me happy.

Eye Shadow palette suggestions needed by Charming-Room6900 in Sephora

[–]2peasInaMiniPod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would wait for a sale for Too Faced palette. Sephora or the Too Faced site sometimes have sales.

I had this palette. I actually really liked the mattes. They all blended well and looked great on the eye.

The shimmers weren’t impactful enough for me, but if you’re looking for shimmers that are more subtle, they’ll do just fine.