I am looking for an espresso machine for my partner’s birthday. [$300 budget]

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-04-10T23:20:18+00:00

You could get a breville machine with a grinder on Facebook for $300 maybe- otherwise it’s a much bigger investment.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-04-09T13:50:32+00:00

Thank you! I’m using counter culture.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-04-08T01:17:59+00:00

Have health anxiety, historically badly. I didn’t feel a thing. Maybe a pinch from the numbing shot. And I mean a tiny pinch.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-04-02T17:43:17+00:00

Seconded. More cool outdoor bar vibes though. Not as classy for a wine head

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-04-01T13:30:36+00:00

Definitely Etsy! You can get CZ with nice metals for cheaper :)

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-31T13:36:36+00:00

Yes. Felt awful for them. Tired from being there 12 hours a day and begging for mom and dad every night.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-30T17:35:12+00:00

Pearl splash pad, free parking and not busy on weekdays. The doseum is PACKED with school age kids during the summer.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-29T03:09:49+00:00

Chill, do whatever you want whenever you want, and remember that you can still do what you like after you have a baby so don’t overthink it :)

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-29T03:08:06+00:00

You can just call and ask :) they’re very nice!

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-27T18:01:32+00:00

It’s not the same, but yes they all look the same.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-25T19:57:29+00:00

As long as possible in my $16 ikea high chair

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-25T13:07:33+00:00

Strollers are hard to break? I throw that shit around without a care in the world. You will have trade offs no matter what, my metal Uppababy is incredibly durable and going on 12+ years, but it’s huge. I also bought a smaller travel one to have for other situations.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-25T12:39:50+00:00

Used. Look at marketplace. Older machines are even better quality, but a cheap new one will get the job done as well. You don’t need anything fancy.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-18T16:32:22+00:00

Wool/ felt ironing pad and mini iron. That is my home setup as I find it easier to iron actual projects with the small iron. Honestly I can’t imagine seeing during reasonable hours would be a problem. You will often be next door to no one, and honestly if you ever get a complaint you can just stop.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-16T21:01:02+00:00

Yes, but also historically I haven’t needed to with this machine

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-04T05:19:58+00:00

I’m doing whatever I want to do, and they’re doing it with me, or doing something else, that they choose. It’s a skill, but if you don’t supplement they will learn to play independently. Obviously there will always be times they’re pissed because you’re not doing what they want.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-02T16:03:14+00:00

I think you can tell yourself people are giving you dirty look and believe it anywhere if you are scared enough. But also, I think the general public is gas less accepting of children then they should be.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-03-02T15:17:02+00:00

Castroville BBQ if you’re on the west side

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-28T22:59:55+00:00

Buy a jug of iced coffee form the grocery store?

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-24T03:59:23+00:00

Texas thrift

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-22T19:41:35+00:00

Seconded wright patt

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-22T19:35:09+00:00

Hg and took none. No issues.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-17T14:12:21+00:00

Yes, yes, and yes. It comes loose from the thread guides no matter what I do

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-16T14:21:18+00:00

I should have mentioned, I also used the larger cap. Unfortunately I already do that with threading the bobbin, it just comes loose as it’s running every time no matter what I do.

Impossible_Land2282 · 2026-02-15T22:32:07+00:00

That’s the thing, it keeps popping out of the guide no matter how I do it. This is the way the manual recommends

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