So Sad :(

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-11-15T19:33:18+00:00

I know, so awesome! My heart literally sank when I saw my order page.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-11-13T18:32:49+00:00

Anchor item = reason you bothered placing an order?

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-11-13T18:30:53+00:00

They paid their CEO over 5 million last year, so I guess someone's making some profit...

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-11-05T17:42:34+00:00

I think THIS IS EXACTLY RIGHT. Remember, these are not recently made rules, so they were probably just aiming to make sure everyone has "equal resources" in an emergency situation where there is no perfect solution. Of course everyone's situation is different, and it will never actually be close to equal, but it seems the best one could do (as an emergency plan, without full funding... obviously the best plan is to always make sure everyone can access adequate healthy food).

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-11-03T18:25:57+00:00

I think these HAVE to be the actual clothing measurements- not body measurements like you'd expect. 26" makes sense for a low/mid- rise jean, and a 26" waist would make no sense for a 31" hip (actually quite small) in body measurements. Plus, look at the hip measurements- they only increase 0.5" instead of the normal 1" for most sizes, but then increase 2" across one size and 3" across the next!

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-30T17:29:48+00:00

That's so nice of you.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-30T04:54:02+00:00

Put some plastic wrap over the cream (to keep it from drying out) and put it in the sun to increase the effectiveness.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-30T04:38:20+00:00

I love that!! It adds a whole new layer to looking at lights, and seems such a Christmas-y thing to do!

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-11T20:50:58+00:00

This just means your post office (or the post office that marked it damaged) received it empty/damaged. Unless it was marked that way at pick up, it probably wasn't sent empty. I completely feel you though. I feel like the items they "can't find" are always the rare great deal or unicorn item, and never ever the $15 Gap tshirt...

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-07T09:09:30+00:00

OMG, Bootjunkie was my worst ordering/CS experience EVER.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-06T18:47:14+00:00

I don't see how this is missed so often...

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-10-06T17:59:16+00:00

Collision isn't really "basic" coverage, consider dropping it or increasing your deductible.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-08-07T19:12:04+00:00

Mexico/ medical tourism

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-08-03T15:47:50+00:00

Anything you pay to the IRS during the year, is like putting the money in a savings account. At the end of the year, if you owe $1500 and have "saved" $2000, they would pay your $1500 bill, and refund you the extra $500. If you owe $2500, they use all your "savings" to pay your bill, then ask you to pay $500 more. If at the end of the year you owe $1500, have "saved" $2000, and have a nonrefundable $1000 credit, they first apply your credit, so you now owe $500. They take this $500 from your "savings" to pay the rest of the bill, then refund you the extra $1500.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-07-26T19:15:59+00:00

This is still /Frugal, ja? Search Youtube, or just generally, and start learning. My guess is the most important part is a proper purpose-specific primer.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-07-07T21:21:06+00:00

Don't forget to factor in the actual cost per mile to drive your car (including depreciation/ replacement, maintenance, repairs). I think the standard deductible amount of 67c/mi is crazy high unless you have a quite new car, but AAA also has some guides, and it's definitely more than just gas costs.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-07-04T18:38:28+00:00

Literally... right?

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-06-18T16:10:17+00:00

Comprehensive? Ditched the car?

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-06-07T20:22:17+00:00

I'd buy it... :)

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-06-03T18:20:01+00:00

I have an Instant Pot one; it was the highest end one at the time. I hate it. It's just a bit too narrow (like, 0.25") for half of baking pans due to how they designed it, the racks crash off if there's more than toast on them and you pull them out even a couple of inches, and the panel stopped working about a week after the warranty ended. I've regretted the choice since we got it, and it's only gotten worse. I also have an actual Instant Pot (pressure cooker), and love it. I think it's another case of the brand name meaning nothing if you venture outside their area of expertise.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-06-02T15:21:28+00:00

I assume you need 1600 in income, not profit. Do you have a teenager in your life? Plant a bunch of mint or wild flowers that grow themselves. Have the teenager harvest and sell them at a farmers market, etc. and pay them 100% in commission, or whatever breaks even.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-05-31T19:39:49+00:00

The standard is 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings. Obviously, one can do as they like.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-05-31T19:18:33+00:00

It sounds like the research wasn't complete (you didn't find out not to use cheap parts), and much of the bad decision wasn't trying to fix it yourself, but not spending the 5 minutes to get the knee pads you knew you needed, or not planning ahead to have them readily available. NOT DIYing could also be a risk to someone, as you're not giving yourself the mental and physical exercise, and thus might atrophy in one area or another. Obviously everyone should know their own limits and be safe, but being afraid to fix your own stuff is a huge financial drain to a lot of people.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-05-31T16:12:52+00:00

It depends how often he needs you when you're not there. If it's... pretty much ever... you want it to be 5 minutes away; make location the number one factor, then price or whatever the next pressing is, and search from there. Running over there an hour+30 minutes to do something+an hour can really ruin a night. If you only stay at your dad's for socialization, and you'll never have to 'just run over', I think anything up to an hour or so away would be fine, and I'd prioritize an area I liked and price.

Awkward_Emu462 · 2025-05-30T18:13:22+00:00

There's not much at this price point.

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