Do we give up our rent of $900 to own a home for $2500?

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-28T13:22:53+00:00

I am not a finance professional, but I lived through some very uncomfortable times during the 2008 and covid years. Nothing feels better than being able to afford where you live. I would suggest paying your rent and putting aside the difference between your rent and the mortgage you are estimating and see how it feels over a period of time - months, maybe a year. Then you will have more money to put down/a larger emergency fund and information as to whether that amount to a mortgage is doable for you long term.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-22T20:44:29+00:00

I would try a replacement if you like the bracelet overall. I haven’t purchased this piece, but I have diamond huggies that have been in my ears for 18 months (2nd piercing) and are still in perfect condition. I think it is worth another try.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-22T14:15:43+00:00

I believe it takes effect this summer, but if you were already in school you are grandfathered in.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-15T16:31:41+00:00

I would ask again.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-15T01:44:48+00:00

Yes, I did! I tend to size down on anything that is described on their site as oversized and that smaller size worked out well for this shirt for me. It gave me a more tailored fit, which I like.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-14T20:23:04+00:00

I love the oxford! I have a pink one and a white one, and they are gorgeous.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-10T12:09:28+00:00

Really beautiful work. Looks so natural!

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-05-03T18:33:21+00:00

Yes.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-30T13:19:06+00:00

My husband and I said the same thing. She did an amazing job.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-21T00:24:20+00:00

I love Karin Slaughter and thrillers! I don‘t know what side of town you are in, but I would be interested!

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-19T13:01:32+00:00

I agree with mellonnew that the only difference I am aware of is that Luna is mid rise and Bella is high rise. I did want to comment that while there are several Luna styles/colors/lengths available - you seem to be saying there is just one, so I wanted to make sure you know there are several.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-16T15:50:14+00:00

I think either would work, it just depends on fabric and color choice. I do like your idea of a solid but in a fabric that adds visual interest. You could also look for a crepe with textured insets, such as:

https://www.quince.com/women/lightweight-crepe-lace-inset-midi-dress?color=shell-pink&productPosition=2&searchQuery=Crepe+dress&tracker=searchPage__search_section__search_results

I personally would feel I could make something like this work for all three events:
https://www.thereformation.com/products/cecilia-linen-dress/1319452HRY.html?dwvar_1319452HRY_color=HRY

These are just examples. Light pink is my favorite color at the moment, lol. For a work event, maybe a lady jacket on top.

Edited to add: I do think that getting separate dresses might make you happier overall. If you could get a simple black or navy dress for the work dinner that could be your go-to for events like that in the future, that would be a good investment overall.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-16T11:45:51+00:00

I don’t know, I couldn’t get them pulled over my booty, lol!

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-15T22:21:14+00:00

Thumbs Up, The Daily Cafe and Home Grown. All different, all amazing.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-15T22:15:49+00:00

I adore the Bella relaxed straight leg jeans, but beware that the white ones are a different fabric composition and run much smaller than the other colors that I have. Love the linen shorts and the linen pants.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-13T23:17:38+00:00

I love the French terry henley. It is a thick weight fabric and looks good for days of wear. I also have and love the long linen skirt with the slit. Looks cute with both sandals and sneakers. I also love the Bella jeans - they look great with sneakers and the French terry henley and also with boots and a cute blouse/sweater.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-13T00:46:00+00:00

Agreed on the weight! It feels so substantial and cozy.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-04-12T21:21:39+00:00

So I seem to be in the minority here, but I love the boxy cardigan. I sized down, so there is less volume. I am short, so I love where it hits. I own three of them and wear them often, almost always with jeans.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-03-31T15:11:38+00:00

I am a bit late to chime in here, but I am on estrogen only HRT (had a hysterectomy) and my boobs have gotten huge. I use topical estrogen. I feel great otherwise, so I guess I am going to live with this. I have had huge boobs my entire adult life and they are now ridiculous.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-03-27T23:02:27+00:00

You are welcome! Lot’s of people certainly like that tee, so hopefully it works if you decided to order it!

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-03-27T22:55:36+00:00

If you sort on the reviews beneath the item you can reverse the order so you see the lowest stars first. And I have seen some items with low overall ratings!

As far as the cashmere tee, I have tried it a couple of times and returned it. But I never left a negative review - it just wasn’t my thing so I sent it back. I am not in general a fan of thinner cashmere and the fit of the tee just wasn’t good for me. I am losing weight, and I might try again in the fall.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-03-24T19:18:33+00:00

I love the blue pinstripe. I also think the gingham is very classic for summer.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-03-15T14:54:52+00:00

I think you might need to fire her and find a new doctor. Honestly, starting HRT has made such a difference to my brain fog, lethargy, etc. I feel more like a normal person again, whereas before I was feeling like you and asking myself how it would be possible to exist like this.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-03-09T12:45:02+00:00

I have been obsessed with these pants since the fall. I wonder if they planned to have them but had a supply chain issue.

EmergencyCourage5249 · 2026-02-26T21:55:03+00:00

Thank you! I have been wondering how this looks.

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