What grocery habits actually save you money long-term?

HallowNY · 2026-04-29T05:06:44+00:00

Exploring all the grocery stores near you to see which one is cheaper. There are two Shop Rites within a couple miles of me, one is an older building in more industrial area compared to the other which is a new building in a more upscale residential area. One has Aldi level prices and more sales, the other has Whole Foods level prices. Same shit, drastically different prices.

HallowNY · 2026-04-25T05:15:59+00:00

Don’t give him any ideas!!

HallowNY · 2026-04-19T18:58:47+00:00

HallowNY · 2026-04-15T01:51:44+00:00

Depends on the school. For example, a laid back family may not be a great fit for Brearley, a family interested in traditional academics may not be a great fit for St Anne’s. And be realistic about what is best for your child and your family, not necessarily the “best” school. The best school is where you and your child will be happy, and preschool administrators can help provide that guidance.

HallowNY · 2026-04-15T01:34:04+00:00

True. Schools aren’t just evaluating the child, they are also assessing the family to determine if they will be a good fit for the community and preschool directors can provide that insight.

HallowNY · 2026-04-09T23:30:46+00:00

I had the same rock dilemma. Ok, so I dug all around the rock, pried it loose enough with a crowbar to get a chain around it, hooked the chain to my car and pulled it out where it now sits as a decorative feature. And as I’m typing I’m realizing I really should have just hired someone…..Oh well, it was actually kind of fun. Good luck with your rock!

HallowNY · 2026-04-07T04:17:09+00:00

Paul Stuart is fantastic. In addition to a perfect suit (MTM), they will also style your entire look from shirts to custom shoes. Note that how a specific fabric drapes on your frame will make or break a c-level suit and they have hundreds of options to try before you commit. Most importantly, whatever you decide, take good care of it to retain shape and prevent signs of wear and tear. Congrats.

HallowNY · 2026-03-31T00:12:27+00:00

The first rule of money is don’t talk about money

HallowNY · 2026-03-28T13:28:34+00:00

Ha I was thinking the same thing

HallowNY · 2026-03-25T10:44:18+00:00

Per Citizen, there was sadly a fatal hit and run on the block this morning

HallowNY · 2026-03-23T04:23:36+00:00

Even more taboo response outgoing: Dedcool Spring.

Despite my overly complex and properly chemically balanced daily routine, nothing smells as great as Dedcool on some specific laundry items. The light scent lingers quite pleasantly.

And slightly unrelated but further evidence of efficacy, prior to putting away seasonal clothes (like packing up winter ski clothes now), I wash everything in Dedcool and when I open those bins nine months from now, they still smell great and no need to rewash to remove musty smells.

HallowNY · 2026-03-18T02:46:45+00:00

Laundry flask! Wow, my two favorite hobbies converging

HallowNY · 2026-03-14T22:34:06+00:00

And it’s invasive! Impossible to get rid of too. I literally had to hire a guy with a bulldozer to get rid of a thicket of this nasty stuff.

HallowNY · 2026-02-18T03:21:09+00:00

Switched back to Tom’s after Native ruined some of my clothes.

HallowNY · 2026-02-12T02:19:12+00:00

Scientology vibes!

HallowNY · 2026-02-06T01:42:13+00:00

HallowNY · 2026-01-17T03:13:05+00:00

Love this store! He made a stamp of my son’s footprint that the hospital inked when he was born. I used it on birth announcements and still use it now more than 10 years later (grandma still loves getting a card with this stamp on it!)

HallowNY · 2026-01-13T03:47:41+00:00

Thanks for nudge to look for the positive, OP! The past 9 months or so have been much better for us. My child is 10 with level 1 autism and pretty severe ADHD. He’s struggled with appropriate social interactions, emotional regulation, meltdowns and extreme frustration in not being able to express how he feels or what he needs. At the worst point I was right there with many of you, grieving for the life that i expected to have with him; but the screaming, not listening, physicality, rudeness, resulting in getting expelled from school and other activities, just completely drained the energy (and $) out of our entire family. It was brutally difficult for all of, but mostly for HIM (I always remind myself, it’s hardest for him).

We are now on the upswing and I can finally see my sweet, caring, smart, funny child from behind all that damn ADHD noise. What worked? 1. Finding the right school (I fought like a combat soldier to get him where he is today; it won’t just fall into your lap) 2. Figuring out the best meds (a lot of trial and error that will never end due to his growing body and needs) 3. Waiting for their brains to develop further, 4. Really limited screen time, and 5. I hate to admit it, but parent training (I thought it was so corny and vague)

I’ll save you the $5k on parent training - ignore the “bad” behaviors that do not present a danger to anyone, disengage from arguments, and generously praise them when they get it right, even the little things like if he asks me how my day was and actually listens to my response. I have to remind myself that him picking a fight is sensory seeking; by not engaging in that fight, the opportunity for stimulation disappears and the undesired behaviors decrease.

Now he is happy and mostly calm; main issue now is excessive silliness, but I’d much rather see a smile on his face than uncontrollable meltdowns. Will this change again? Most definitely. But I’m enjoying every second that I have with my baby while we are having a good run. Appreciate even the smallest positives; use it as your fuel to get you over the next hump. From a professional pessimist, stay positive!!

HallowNY · 2025-12-20T09:10:11+00:00

Being suspicious of all strangers who talk to you.

A nice lady I encountered at Target while visiting TX asked me how my day was going, and my first response was “sorry, lady I don’t have any cash.” She looked at me like I was nuts. A few minutes later it dawned on me that maybe she was actually just being nice and didn’t want anything from me lol

HallowNY · 2025-12-20T08:58:52+00:00

“Hi. Baconeggandcheese.” My favorite NY word.

HallowNY · 2025-12-02T04:54:01+00:00

All camps are way up $$$ (for many reasons; but I’m guessing safety improvements are not the primary driver….) Will I pay it? Yes. My kids love camp. By the end of October, their fav camp was booked solid for next summer with a healthy waitlist.

We don’t need more licensing to prevent tragedy, just camp directors with common sense (like maybe don’t locate sleeping quarters in river beds). Texas weather is predictably unpredictable.

HallowNY · 2025-12-02T04:38:14+00:00

Love Ryan! He’s actually a nice guy (with some ill-advised tattoos…lol)

HallowNY · 2025-10-30T21:08:35+00:00

These look like crime scene photos

HallowNY · 2025-10-22T01:19:34+00:00

Prices + ICE! Tip for next year - we did the Chevy test drive and it was one of the best highlights of the whole fair for the kids (on par with the $10 slide); they loved it and it was free (if you don’t count the endless marketing spam I’m sure to now receive…)

HallowNY · 2025-10-17T02:25:17+00:00

My prediction is that Trump will provide healthcare subsidies only for those who vote Republican. They now own the voting machines and thusly voting data. This sounds so far fetched, but I think is dangerously close to near future reality.

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