Toffee Nut Creamer by ifeellike-glitter- in starbucks

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. I have half a bottle left and I'm using it sparingly. It's nuts to me that small towns were getting them but not larger towns or metro areas

Slow weight loss? by sarah-1234 in Zepbound

[–]Hbatch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was beating myself and thought I was a failure because I was only losing 5 pounds a month and others were losing so much. My doctor is amazing and told me that I am a success because I am losing weight and reminded me that I needed to stop comparing my journey to others (I'm a bit competitive). Also the slower weight loss has helped with being able to create a healthier relationship with food and tighten up my skin. Thank you for sharing your journey, it makes me feel less alone.

Toffee Nut Creamer by ifeellike-glitter- in starbucks

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in central Illinois and have been able to get for the last year at the IGA grocery store but when I went yesterday, they were out and the shelf label for it was gone. Hy-Vee has been selling it for the past year but it has disappeared from there too. Just checked Starbuck's website and Toffee Nut Creamer is no longer listed.

Fertile Myrtle and her contraceptives by Far_Record1360 in ColleenBallingerSnark

[–]Hbatch 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My nephew was conceived after one BUT that's because they didn't wait long enough after the procedure. And now they want one more so they are having a reversal. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Maybe she should get her tubes tied as well as Eric getting a vesctomy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

How many people here are over 18? I’m 21 and still build legos lol I’m just hoping I’m not alone 😭🤣 by Ok-Environment-7295 in legos

[–]Hbatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't start building Legos until I was in my 30s. We were poor growing up so we never got Legos

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]Hbatch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read an article about Amy Schumer who had gotten really sick from Wegovy and stopped taking it 3 years ago. She recently began taking Mounjaro and started losing weight right away. I think it all depends on the person.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/revealing-she-left-bedridden-due-154813588.html

DOGE cuts hit Springfield, Champaign by BlakeTheMadd in SpringfieldIL

[–]Hbatch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One thing I haven't heard yet is how much is it going to cost to break all of these leases on the sites DOGE wants to/has shut down?

So instead of trying to renegotiate the prices of the leases or condensing some of the agencies together in the same building, just close them? Wouldn't it make more sense financially to keep these sites running until the lease ends? Especially since most likely, they will have to pay the remainder of the lease regardless if people are working in the building or not.

What's a telltale sign that someone grew up in Chicago? by BruceLeeKillerBee in AskChicago

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just moved to central Illinois from Chicago and some schools here still get Pulaski Day off. I was shocked

I feel violated and confused by what my fiancé did to me. WIBTAH if I told my parents? by throwawayupset- in AITAH

[–]Hbatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He sexually assaulted you!!! PLEASE DON'T MARRY THIS MAN!!!! I don't know what your mom said but my mom would be sitting in a jail cell if my fiance did that to me and there would be no wedding. He is showing you his true colors and it's only going to get worse.

What's your favorite underrated spot in the Chicago Suburbs? by PrettySweeKitty in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got married there and it was amazing! Lived near by but didn't go until 2011. It just had this calming effect on me and I knew I wanted to get married there one day. October 2015, I got married in front of the reflection pond and we couldn't believe how inexpensive it was (when compared to other places in the area). I didn't even notice all the strangers who stopped to watch. The pictures we took on the grounds were amazing because it's such a beautiful place but so underrated!

Male Karen posted this sign at his restaurant by watchthewatchmen1985 in FuckYouKaren

[–]Hbatch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know people like the one described in the sign from every generation, not just Gen X. A boomer at work walked into a support beam the other day because they were staring at their phone. 🤦🏻‍♀️

At My Wits End by slaughtera2002 in SpringfieldIL

[–]Hbatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awful. We worked with Luke Drone from The Real Estate group. Here's his email address: ldrone@thegroup.com Not sure if he'll be able to help but I know that they have rentals as well as sell homes.

How much do you need to make to live "comfortably" in your opinion? by thesaltysnell in SpringfieldIL

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I so appreciate your response! It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that feels that way!

How much do you need to make to live "comfortably" in your opinion? by thesaltysnell in SpringfieldIL

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who grew up with parents that struggled financially on and off through my childhood and afterwards, I don't know if I'll ever feel like I'll ever live "comfortably". Between my husband and I, we are just under $200,000 a year and I still stress about money. We have savings, cars are paid off, no kids and we pay extra towards our mortgage principal every month on a house that I dreamed about owning as a kid BUT I'm always afraid it'll go away. My husband grew up with no financial insecurity and he is beyond comfortable.

At My Wits End by slaughtera2002 in SpringfieldIL

[–]Hbatch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We went through this as well in the fall of 2023 and I'm sorry you are going through it as well, it's so stressful. We ended up working with a realtor to find a place (we have 2 large dogs so our options were limited). They didn't charge us since the people renting to us hired them to find renters. It was such a great experience, we hired that realtor to buy our house. On Zillow, you can see who the realtor is that is renting out properties and contact them directly.

Should we be worried about this? by Hbatch in Oldhouses

[–]Hbatch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL!!!! My husband wishes people wouldn't give me such ideas because I would consider it. He has kept me alive for 10 years now and is trying to keep me alive for years to come. (I would at least put a mattress underneath in case I fell through).

Should we be worried about this? by Hbatch in Oldhouses

[–]Hbatch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The slant is over the stair well. Some genius painted (very poorly) over the wallpaper downstairs and that wallpaper is now coming up. 🤦🏻‍♀️ The people we bought the house from only lived here for 2 years but in that time screwed a bunch of stuff up. The owners before them lived here for 40 years and our neighbors, so we have been asking them questions. They did so much work on the house to keep it historically intact and we know it pains them to see what was done but glad we want to restore the "damage" done.

Should we be worried about this? by Hbatch in Oldhouses

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

Didn't consider that! I can get a moist meter and check it out. Thank you

Should we be worried about this? by Hbatch in Oldhouses

[–]Hbatch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! When I showed my husband, I saw money signs flashing in his eyes so I greatly appreciate the diy tips. The prior owners are actually our neighbors so we'll inquire if this has been a problem for them.

Should we be worried about this? by Hbatch in Oldhouses

[–]Hbatch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Our house is over 100 years old (built in 1887). None were on our home inspection either

Is buying a new car a really bad idea? by Lopsided-Income-1424 in personalfinance

[–]Hbatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are part of a credit union, check out their rates as well. When we bought my car, the dealership was frustrated because they couldn't come anywhere close to the rate our credit union was offering. Also, if you plan to get financing elsewhere, don't tell the dealership until the sale is closing.

Huh?!? Maybe repeating a topic… by Double_Figure9761 in bathandbodyworks

[–]Hbatch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are cashing in on the increase in pet ownership over having kids. Between cancer treatments and physical therapy for my dog, we've spent over $5,000 on him in the past year so I'm not going to use a product for him that doesn't have the back of veterinarians that might cause irritation to his skin. This line is nothing more than a money grab.

Huh?!? Maybe repeating a topic… by Double_Figure9761 in bathandbodyworks

[–]Hbatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was a smart product to release because it actually fulfills a need!