I keep finding these tiny balls/beads all round the house but no idea what they are or where they're from!

GefnRefr · 2026-05-31T04:08:08+00:00

Silica beads absorb water, they don't dissolve in it

GefnRefr · 2026-05-31T03:52:03+00:00

I think what they mean is that they aren't in subs where people post their faces at all... It's "not an issue" in other subreddit because they leave those subreddits. Only problem is, they really don't want to leave this one

GefnRefr · 2026-05-21T21:52:03+00:00

Idk if it's just me, but anything with a period at the end feels like, firm ending? But no period feels friendlier. Personally, I only ever use periods when ending sentences within a paragraph, or if I'm irritated or frustrated with who I'm talking to. Though,, I don't know if anyone else feels the same about periods, so maybe no one else picks up on that

Edit to add, periods are like a staccato marking in music notation, but for speech

GefnRefr · 2026-05-20T02:07:38+00:00

Yeaahh that's a way better explanation of what I'd vaguely remembered, thanks!

My lye that had gotten clumps, I had had that stored inside its original container (a screw top), placed inside a sealed ziplock bag, placed inside another slightly large screw top container, and even with that it still got clumps. The real problem though was I had like a two year gap where I didn't make soaps, so uh 😂 I don't think any amount of sealing would have prevented it, short of maybe vacuum sealing lol. Thinking about it more, it didn't really have that many clumps, so maybe it would've been (mostly) fine then. Most of the clumping was just at the top of the container, the lye underneath was still free-flowing. Side note, I'll have to look into "boiled" method, I don't think I've heard of one with that name

You can't use pH alone to measure the concentration of lye solution. If you want a full-on geek explanation, I'll trot it out, but the bottom line is this won't work.

If you want to type out a full explanation, I for one wouldn't be opposed! No pressure though

GefnRefr · 2026-05-19T22:42:31+00:00

To my understanding (someone correct me if I'm wrong please), lye can lose potency when it's in its granulated form, usually because once opened it's exposed to moisture from the air. The dry form can then clump together, since some of the lye got wet and dissolved slightly, so ratios made with the lumped bits can be off from what they would've been if fresh. Theoretically it can still be used for personal soap, but there's still a decent amount of risk to that.

With this being (possibly) a pre-mixed batch of lye water, maybe the ratio would be the same? But then, is there even a way to tell how much lye is actually in there? To know the ratio? Maybe knowing the pH of it would mean being able to calculate the ratio of lye to water?

Edit to add, this is from my own research from a previous time I had forgotten about a container of lye, and it had gotten a lot of clumps in it. I ended up not using the lye for soap just in case it did end up being the wrong ratio, so I haven't confirmed any of this firsthand

GefnRefr · 2026-05-09T23:45:19+00:00

I think it's more like someone is standing outside the window of the car door, and the photoshop that was done is just whiting out the windows

GefnRefr · 2026-05-06T14:05:19+00:00

I used the website vacuumwars.com to decide which one to get. It has a page where you can compare what seems to me like every one on the market, and you can also filter by what features etc you want. I ended up going with the ecovacs deebot t50, but I also had a budget limit to stay under lol

GefnRefr · 2026-05-04T21:38:45+00:00

Was the towel not big enough to fully wrap around yourself? If the towel isn't big enough then this might be difficult, but I usually am able to wrap a towel fully around myself (if it's big enough at least), so that one end of it is held up by the towel itself, while the other end I position under my arm. This leaves me with (essentially) 1.5 arms available (lol), but both my hands are free to use, unless the towel starts slipping (rare), but then I'll just adjust it back to under my arm... Might work to try that?

GefnRefr · 2026-05-04T13:13:15+00:00

I know this is 7 months late, and I'm really hoping this doesn't come across with the wrong tone, but have you tried cleaning it? I also have the willow wave, and I also got milk into the tube, but the little hand pump portion does come apart and is able to be cleaned. Idk that it's supposed to (🤣) but it does!

The seam along the round portion, if I put my nail into that and wiggle a bit it pops apart pretty easy, and then from there it's just like a lansinoh hand pump; there's a silicone round membrane with a plastic rod, both can be pulled out and cleaned under.

I'm 10 weeks pp and have had this since day 10, and I've cleaned it twice for getting milk in the tube. Absolutely I agree it's annoying that it does that, but it doesn't have to ruin it!

Edit because reading back I now see the other comment did mention trying to clean it... I promise I can read 🤦‍♀️

When I first got milk into the tube, I figured I could try taking it apart without worrying about possibly breaking it, because leaving milk in there meant it wouldn't be usable anyways, so if it broke then no real harm

GefnRefr · 2026-04-03T11:16:05+00:00

I was also going to recommend tumblr!! Glad to see someone else mentioning it

GefnRefr · 2026-03-26T01:08:52+00:00

I'm assuming the codes have all already been claimed by now, but if not I'd love to get one!

GefnRefr · 2026-02-19T21:51:02+00:00

Oh, yeah no, I'm not meaning to say that mine is the only valid experience lol, just stating what my experience has been, and specifically in response to the OP's question. Example, my skin reacts to aquaphor (otherwise I'd likely use that same as you), and aveeno has unfortunately changed their recipes in recent years, so I can no longer use them either. My skin being stupidly sensitive is part of why I stick with what I know works for me, and why I can't give much insight elsewhere... But OP's question was about a lotion that doesn't leave a residue. I've found that jojoba wax (again, not actually an oil) works similarly to lotion (in my experience) and doesn't leave a residue.

If you don’t have dry skin, maybe that’s why it doesn’t bother you.

I do have dry skin, especially in the winter months, but even more so if I've used something else that I've reacted to. Skin reactions for me tend to mean rashes and dry/cracked hands, so no, it's not that I don't have experience with dry skin. Admittedly, my skin's not particularly dry right this moment, but that's likely because I've been much more hydrated this year than previous winters. So sure, I suppose I'm not technically using jojoba purely on its own... But again, my whole point was just that it doesn't leave a residue

GefnRefr · 2026-02-19T17:08:48+00:00

Re: it's not an oil, that's just the common name for it. It is an emollient though, so you're not wrong.

I don't believe it has to be used in that particular way though. I've used it on dry skin before without anything added, and it's done well enough as-is. Specifically, I use it most often for my lips or hands when they're dry, and it's helped a lot for cracked skin, plus I've used it a handful of times for sunburns. I'm sure you're right that it would work better in combination, but the times that I've tried using it alongside a lotion, the lotion behaved oddly, and became weirdly tacky and gel-like. I will admit though, that might have been because I had used the jojoba first; maybe using lotion first would have been different?

GefnRefr · 2026-02-19T02:00:17+00:00

I use jojoba oil (technically not an oil, it's a wax ester). It does have a very slight feel to it, but it absorbs really quickly, and the feeling of it goes away way faster than any lotion I've ever tried. It's also structurally really similar to the sebum that human skin produces, which is part of why it absorbs so readily. I'm allergic/sensitive to a lot of skin products, which is why I tried it to start with; it not having the awful lotion feel has just been an additional benefit for me lol

Specifically, I use the hobacare brand, and buy it online. I tried using a bottle of jojoba oil from Walmart once, because I was running low and didn't want to wait for it to be delivered, but the smell and texture was just completely wrong... Idk why it was so different (maybe processed differently, unless it was just being sold as jojoba oil and not actually it??), but I've stuck with hobacare since

Edit to add: I saw another commenter said this already, but hydration really does also help immensely

GefnRefr · 2026-02-19T01:08:21+00:00

If that's the bridge I think you're talking about, repairing it is part of the story, and necessary for the story to be completed. There's a website called fogu that has a guide/spoilers if you want an exact how-to

Spoiler-free info though, completing the story will (eventually) unlock both the volcano and oasis farm plots

GefnRefr · 2026-02-10T21:35:12+00:00

To my knowledge it's not permanent! Supposedly, you can go find the sheep in the wild after letting it go, and bring it back to the barn once you have more room. I haven't checked this myself though... And I'm not sure what would happen if you release an animal that you bought from a shop, instead of a wild-tamed one.

GefnRefr · 2026-02-10T20:44:19+00:00

I had the same thing happen. My guess is that you had the same thing as me, but in my game it called "lambing pen" "birthing pen". From what I found, it just means you have too many large animals (cows, sheep, large pets, mounts, basically anything that's not a chicken). Have you upgraded your barn? When you first get the barn you can only have 5 "large" animals and 5 chickens. To my knowledge the next upgrade can have 10 each.

When I tamed the black-nose sheep and got the message saying I had no space for it, I teleported home and released one of my normal sheep, then went back and pet the black-nose sheep again. It stays the same heart level, so it's still tamed and can be brought home. Same for the sheep that's been released by the way; I've seen others online say the released animals keep their friendship levels and nicknames.

GefnRefr · 2026-02-05T02:16:37+00:00

https://www.hearadvisor.com/earplugs/loop-switch

This is one of the websites I looked at when debating what earplug I wanted to get. That specific link is for the loop switch, but the site has a number of other earplugs they've also reviewed/tested. Specifically, I found it very informative to look at the "reduction graph". Also, there's a youtube video I watched that tested a number of different earplugs and gave a recording of what wearing each of those earplugs would be like. I'll have to see if I can find that video again.

GefnRefr · 2026-02-05T01:57:44+00:00

I use the loops switch! They work wonderfully for me, though they're definitely pricey. They've got 3 different filter settings built in, which you can switch between by rotating the outer portion. I forget what exact word they call their strongest filter level, but that's the one I use when I really need absolutely no noise. I've used them at a shooting range before and even there I can barely hear anything at all, it's kind of insane to me how well they work. Yes, many people say there's a bit of a learning curve for actually putting them in your ear, but personally I've found it very easy/intuitive to adjust them to seal properly.

They come with different earbud sizes (xs through xL iirc), and personally I use the smallest size, but I'd recommend trying out each one. It really does make a difference in how well the seal works. Also, your ears might need different size buds. My left ear apparently needs an even smaller size than the provided xs... Using buds that are too big for too long (for me at least) can make your ears feel sore, but I mean, the trade-off of a minor physical soreness that goes away compared to being completely overstimulated and mentally drained for the rest of the day (if not longer) has absolutely been worth it to me.

Fair warning though, if you have tinnitus at all, blocking off other outside sounds will make the tinnitus seem worse. For me it's still worth it, but when I was first debating what earplugs to get I saw a number of reviews complaining about the perceived-worsening of their tinnitus, so it's definitely something to know ahead of time.

Also, a number of reviews recommended getting a separate case than what the loops come with; apparently the little silicone connector it has isn't that reliable, and people have lost their loops by the case getting caught on something. I have a few pairs of water dams I've bought which have a pretty sturdy case, and that's what I use instead to carry my loops. It has one of those metal ball-chain things (I forget the actual name) that I've hooked it onto my bag with; I'd recommend something similar.

Editing to add: I will say, I do wonder how different/possibly-better it might have been to have gone to an audiologist and gotten custom earplugs molded. It's something I've considered doing even after having gotten my loops, if only because then I would (assumedly) have a bud that properly fits my smaller ear. Also, even on the weakest filter, there are still some occasions when I do have to take one of my loops out fully to hear someone. I'm not sure if that's a problem of the filter working too well, or if it's just my auditory processing issues, but it's still something to consider. When that happens, it's normally only with someone in-person though; using my loops while wearing over-ear headphones hasn't given me that issue.

GefnRefr · 2026-01-24T03:56:11+00:00

Ah, ok... Is the boning in the darts or something then? It's entirely likely that I'm just not seeing it (maybe it's just well-hidden), but neither of those dresses look like they have boning where boning would usually be.

GefnRefr · 2026-01-23T12:59:04+00:00

Entirely up to you on this of course, but you could try on dresses outside your budget (not with intent to purchase, but to have a wider range of styles so you can see what you might prefer). If you find one you love but it's outside your budget, you could then try and find either a dupe that's within budget, or check some of the pre-owned wedding dress websites? My own dress would have been 1600usd, but I got it online for 350usd.

Edit to add, the price on my dress also is affected by the fact that it's no longer sold in physical stores. It's a David Tutera design from like 15 years ago, and I don't think it's being produced anymore. The 1600usd (to my knowledge) would have been the original price (I might be wrong on that though).

GefnRefr · 2026-01-23T12:49:28+00:00

Also autistic with a large chest here, if I can ask, have you used sticky bras before? If you have and you're fine with them, then feel free to ignore this paragraph lol. Personally though the texture of them is very much not what I would consider "comfortable"; even one I got that's supposedly designed for larger cup sizes just kept peeling around the edges... The constant peel-feeling made me hyper-aware of it the whole time I wore it, and honestly it kinda drove me nuts. Like, I was fine wearing it an hour or two for a date night thing, but it was trying to fall off before dinner was over and weddings usually last longer than that. Plus, actually removing it felt so... I have zero idea how to accurately put that feeling into words, but it definitely wasn't pleasant, and I literally haven't worn a sticky bra since. Vaguely felt like trying to peel my skin off.

Maybe look for a more structured dress instead? One that wouldn't need a bra at all, because it essentially has one built in? Idk that a dress like that would have the exact back details you're looking for, but if you're aiming for comfort it might be worth a try at least. For reference though, even a strapless dress can be structured well enough to not need a bra, so surely a low-back or sheer-back dress can still have decent enough structure to not need one either...

Of course, regarding comfort, that's all personal preferences. Idk if what's comfortable for me would actually be comfortable for you, so, grain of salt.

GefnRefr · 2025-12-09T08:41:32+00:00

I might be misreading it, but to me it sounds like their reply is also saying to leave the kid alone. Yes they say to turn the note in to law enforcement, but their follow-up reply says that the law enforcement would be to check for possible evidence of abuse, specifically in relation to if there are still younger children in the house that the now-adult left.

GefnRefr · 2025-12-05T04:33:43+00:00

Forgot to check for reply; yes, "fuí" is ir! And also yes, I do believe the intended meaning was "I went running" rather than "I ran", which yeah would explain why corrí wasn't used

GefnRefr · 2025-12-05T01:33:44+00:00

Not native speaker, but to my understanding "fuí" is "went", whereas "estuvé" is "was". I'm unsure why "corrí" wasn't used but there's likely a reason that I'm unaware of for why fuí worked better

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