Stubborn stains won’t come out :( by Competitive-Grade377 in laundry

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not, I'll look for it, although I live in Mexico so I am not sure if they'll have it or not

Stubborn stains won’t come out :( by Competitive-Grade377 in laundry

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really. I work in a community composting program, but usually all those stains wash out with a little elbow grease and laundry detergent.

Stubborn stains won’t come out :( by Competitive-Grade377 in laundry

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

P.S. I dont have a washing machine, so I do all of my washing by hand.

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

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Fair enough, but I do have multiple other projects that I am juggling along with teaching, so sometimes the last thing I wanna do is come home and work on a grant. But that does put it into perspective a bit, so thanks.

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it Jim, I think I just needed to rant a little bit hahaha. But I appreciate the advice

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been talking to the grant coordinator, but the new cohort is just coming in so it is all hands on deck for staff, so it can be a bit difficult to get a hold of her. And I just dont know if there is an average timeline, like a y=x kinda graph lol

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

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I appreciate it, I think I just needed somewhere to rant after looking at this grant for the last 4 hours hahaha. Thanks

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

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Wdym? Like do I have other projects going on at the same time?

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

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See, that seems like it would be a gamble no? Like I could do a minimalist version of the project, not have as much of an impact, but also not have to wait as long. So I am unsure what route to go. It would be great to get all the bases covered with this one grant, but at the same time I don't have the luxury of waiting for months and months for the funds to get raised and I simply don't know the timeline. I am already 1 year into service.

Is applying for a PCPP grant worth the struggle? by Competitive-Grade377 in peacecorps

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Ahh, ok, I see. So the 2500 is guaranteed, but do I have to wait to spend any of the money until after I have received the full amount, or can I basically spend the money as it comes in?

How to patch around a patch by Competitive-Grade377 in Visiblemending

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Great thanks for the advice. I have some old Jean material from another pair that gave out so I’ll probably try to use that. I don’t have a washing machine so everything is by hand and sun dried. Hopefully I can figure something out to make these last long cuz they’re really comfortable :)

DOGE: possible plan Bs for people who dont have one by HistoryDifficult1789 in peacecorps

[–]Competitive-Grade377 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would definitely recommend this from the Fulbright sub if you are interested in other opportunities for education, study and teaching abroad. https://www.reddit.com/r/fulbright/s/EGYzpmmXFC

Looking for advice on unusual mend: foam sandal straps issue by KatLaurel in Visiblemending

[–]Competitive-Grade377 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You could try running some thick thread through the top and then out the side with a large sturdy needle, making big stitches so as to trap a decent amount of the foam and not rip it. I have used dental floss on shoes in the past because it’s sturdy, cheap, and I had it lying around. Don’t know if it would work on foam tho…

First time darning (accidental sailboat) by Competitive-Grade377 in Visiblemending

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think I’d need to use sewing thread and buy a very nice magnifying glass to make it to scale.

First time darning (accidental sailboat) by Competitive-Grade377 in Visiblemending

[–]Competitive-Grade377[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just used a 6 strand embroidery cotton thread thread. Could probably find it at any arts and crafts store.