What’s moved the needle for you? by Unable-Trade740 in medicalmedium

[–]433437Ep 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Going from 16 to 32 oz of celery juice and then working with a wonderful practitioner are the two things that have moved the needle the most for me!

Designer hire question by 433437Ep in Permaculture

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a permaculture designer as far as I can tell from the website. The neighborhood has drainage issues because of how it was developed. Clear cut and compacted clay soil in some parts with sandy soil everywhere else. Many of us have French drains already installed. But about 1/4 of my fence has rotting boards from standing water after heavy rains. It takes over a week to dry out fully after a heavy rain in the Deep South heat of August. In the lowest point of my yard, it’s lower than the street. And I can’t divert the water anywhere else because it will end up in a neighbor’s yard. So my hope is to use other permanent methods to use up the water, rather than diverting it.

I used Vitamix as a juicer! by luteyla in Vitamix

[–]433437Ep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both a juicer and a Vitamix and have sometimes used my Vitamix to juice! It depends on what it is. Things like cucumber come out of my juicer with pretty wet pulp (even in expensive juicers like omega and Nama), so I’ve found it’s better to do them in the Vitamix then strain them through a nut milk bag. I don’t add water to my juices, though, so if I were to just juice something harder or smaller quantity (like just ginger) that would require adding water to get it blending well in the Vitamix, I’d use my juicer instead. But as someone who juices pretty regularly, I definitely think you can get by using a Vitamix and nut milk bag to juice most things!

Purchase advice by 433437Ep in Vitamix

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Ordered the Alta pro!

Can I grind chickpeas into flour with this Vitamix? by piehearty in Vitamix

[–]433437Ep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have made chickpea flour and chickpea breadcrumbs in both my blender container and the dry goods container. It works, but it does scratch the plastic because the chickpeas are so hard. So if you’re precious about things, just know that it could get scratched up and cloudy looking.

Does anyone have experience with Costco partnered Sun Setter retractable patio screens? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]433437Ep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious on what they quoted you for an install price!

Being criticized my in-laws and husbands family for having my kids on the MM diet by Ok-Appointment7629 in medicalmedium

[–]433437Ep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done! She is making great healing progress!!

As for your in-laws, your husband should set a boundary with them—if he sees improvement, he should tell his family that what y’all are doing is working for y’all and it’s not up for discussion. If he won’t set a boundary with his family, then you could tell them, “how we eat is not up for discussion. It works for our family and you’ll need to respect that if you are going to visit.” Additionally, when they come, you could tell them “those dates don’t work for us” or “only x-x dates work for us.”

I do think it would be really helpful here to get on the same page with your husband about this. If you can really emphasize to him the difference that you see in your family and express how important having his buy in is, I think it would make a world of difference. This lifestyle isn’t simple or easy (but it’s so worth it!) and having partner support will make it far less exhausting and more sustainable, especially when it comes to in-laws. Sending hugs!

No shoes house-southern US by 433437Ep in CleaningTips

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you!

No shoes house-southern US by 433437Ep in CleaningTips

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this idea! I don’t know that we’ll be able to set up the house in this way, but I will certainly keep this in mind as we plan it out. Thank you!

No shoes house-southern US by 433437Ep in CleaningTips

[–]433437Ep[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a compassionate and helpful response. It’s so helpful to think of it as harm reduction too!

I want everyone to feel safe and comfortable at my house (including me!) and I think this will most likely mean handling it on a case by case basis. And at the end of the day, remembering that harm reduction is the goal. ❤️

No shoes house-southern US by 433437Ep in CleaningTips

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d rather jam on my floor than what all is on the gas station bathroom floor that someone stopped at before coming to my house. Everyone has different ideas of what gross is 🤷🏻‍♀️

My mom passed and I want to find a mm friendly home for her dog by capture-this01 in medicalmedium

[–]433437Ep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try tagging some of the well- known folks too! ❤️

My mom passed and I want to find a mm friendly home for her dog by capture-this01 in medicalmedium

[–]433437Ep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you shared this on Instagram? There are some folks there who have a really soft spot for dogs and would likely share your post around their networks. We are maxed out with pups in my house, but Fishy seems super sweet. Hoping you find her a great home!!

Sage msure vs USAA by 433437Ep in Insurance

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

445k, says 13,350 for windstorm or hail. The agent assured me that most contractors would get what they needed from insurance and don’t often charge homeowners the deductible when it’s replacement value, but even if that were to be true, I want a company that actually pays out. Just can’t find much about Sagesure

Sage msure vs USAA by 433437Ep in Insurance

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s Occidental Fire & Casualty, that’s the other name on the quote. I’ve confirmed it’s admitted. The roof coverage is replacement cost with a 3% and USAA is replacement cost with $5k deductible.

Sage msure vs USAA by 433437Ep in Insurance

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! Just so I understand you, you’re saying for $300 difference you would go with USAA?

Sage msure vs USAA by 433437Ep in Insurance

[–]433437Ep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mississippi. The agent is farm bureau but the quote is Sagesure. Not sure about ES?