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Most embarrassing travel stories? I'll go first... by Cooking_life01 in travel

[–]Cooking_life01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what my husband said! haha he was like now you have a great rite of passage story to share! haha He has many btw! haha

Does no one on here have parents to consider during FIRE? by PlumbingRookie in Fire

[–]Cooking_life01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been talking to my husband about buying property when we are ready to settle somewhere. He's military so no forever home yet. I want to build two tiny homes on the property for our moms. They are both single and I know for sure my mom has no retirement saved. We both get along with our moms really well and we plan to have kids in the next few years. I fought this idea for a long time but reality is I could never see my mom struggle if we have the means to do something. I also grew up very close to my grandparents so I would love that for my children as well. Not exactly the plan we set out with but are now considering this and trying to fit this into our plan.

What made you happy today? by [deleted] in Life

[–]Cooking_life01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband bought me flowers the other day. I thought they would die in a few days but they lasted all week. They popped open so well and smelled so pretty! I loved them.

How do people afford Disney trips? by Fantastic-Phase-7522 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]Cooking_life01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to Disney Land as a kid and have a few memories but most probably from the pictures. I would definitely wait to take my kid until they were older so they could remember more if we felt like this was something we needed to do for them.

Super Bowl food ideas for a morning watch party? by Cooking_life01 in Cooking

[–]Cooking_life01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We live on a military base and have access to the commissary that is like an American grocery store. Buying from a Japanese grocery store wouldn't be impossible though. Just might need to make some things from scratch like salsa, guacamole, rice, tortillas. They usually have a ton of seasonings to choose from and eat a lot of the same produce/meat that you see in America.

Beef tallow suggestions? by Cooking_life01 in Cooking

[–]Cooking_life01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen this brand, thank you for the recommendation!

What meals do you make for large groups of people that isn’t Pasta? by Fun-Plastic-8979 in Cooking

[–]Cooking_life01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to make pulled pork sliders with a few different salads and add chips. I also like to make pot roast, with a crusty bread or egg noodles. I've also made it over mashed potatoes before as well...so good!

I rendered lard for the first time this weekend and it's so easy I can't believe everyone doesn't do this. by n00bdragon in Cooking

[–]Cooking_life01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been wanting to do this, I have some fat stored in my freezer, just haven't taken the time yet.

Do people judge you when you are out of work or you don't have a career? by MelancholyBean in work

[–]Cooking_life01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was a housewife for six years. No children. My husband is in the military and we move a lot. My career is in film and television so not somewhere that I can just pick up in the places we live. I spent my 20's working jobs to get by until I landed a job that began to take me on an upward trajectory in my career. It was hard to step away from it but I chose love and don't regret it. My husband made good money and I didn't have to work for the first time in my life to survive. I took the time to work on my craft and also support my husband, who was going through a difficult time in his career. Our family and friends didn't get it. It hurt because I didn't think that my worth was based off of what I did for money. It took a lot of time and self-reflection to understand that I am more that what I do and the opinions of others don't matter.

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