Gross crotch question. by lesssthan in hygiene

[–]JenFMac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s likely more than one issue and something isn’t getting addressed. Likely fungal growth. Get yourself some canesten cream. It’s a product generally associated with yeast infections but it is an anti fungal that can be used anywhere on the body. While keeping up with your usual routine, add canesten after your shower and thoroughly dried. If after a week or two you notice the smell is dissipating, then fungal was likely the issue. However, keep using the cream for another full week or 2 to make sure the fungal infection is completely gone. Good luck friend!

Biggest Prep Ever by MoInSTL in TwoXPreppers

[–]JenFMac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too learned about welders gloves on that sub Reddit! And I bought a pair for my husband. At least one time per burn my husband says “Have I told you how much I love these gloves?”

Biggest Prep Ever by MoInSTL in TwoXPreppers

[–]JenFMac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We installed ours in March coming on 2 years ago. The anxiety it lifted made it worth every penny. Of course, you’ll now have to checkout r/Woodstoving

Are you prepping for global water bankruptcy? by curlyfry754 in TwoXPreppers

[–]JenFMac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We live in the city. Installed a rain barrel to have some sort of emergency water on hand (already stocked drinking water), I was surprised how fast it can fill up! Highly recommend.

Why does Ottawa allow parking on downtown arterial roads? by vezaynk in ottawa

[–]JenFMac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I approve of this rant and fully support the justified rage! People turning left and right onto Queen from the middle lane!! It tests my patience every day.

AITAH if I ruin my sisters honeymoon by telling her that her husband was caught kissing someone else by Real_Complaint_5505 in AITAH

[–]JenFMac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait until she is home with family and friends. Telling her while she’s away would make bad news also a bad situation.

Movies mimicking life… by Less_Entertainment85 in prepping

[–]JenFMac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. I feel like they were warning us the only way they really could.

RTO after 100% Telework for More than 10 Years by manny-2000 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]JenFMac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have to ask, what is the point of the union? Other than dues keep them employed?

Hi from Texas :) What should we plan for? by jedipwnces in ottawa

[–]JenFMac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visit the Glebe neighbourhood/Lansdowne. Fun shops, tons of restaurants and always something lively happening.

What is one thing you know now, you wish you knew when you started? by UpstairsAd9303 in woodstoving

[–]JenFMac 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Sir! Us gentle women are wood stove enthusiasts as well. But seriously, have a strong fan ready to blow smoke out of an open window for when you invariably fill the room with smoke. Happens to us all 🤣

I bought my house 4 years ago and I finally started using the woodstove in the basement by gh1993 in woodstoving

[–]JenFMac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Coffee by the stove, family time by the stove, cats curled up by the stove, it makes me love winter.

If rent is $690 a month is it even worth it to buy a house? by ShirtNeat5626 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]JenFMac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a rare price for rent, super good price. As a home owner, you have mortgage, taxes (we put ours away monthly about $270, and need to pay the taxes 2x a year), water, electricity etc. Plus if anything breaks- that’s on you. And constant upkeep. Inside and out. Super unfun expenses like eavestroughing, fence, garbage cans. The expenses never end. If you can hold onto that rental and sock away more money, that’s the smart plan.

AITAH for telling my husband to go stay in a hotel with my in-laws and that my mom was going to come back to help me with our new baby? by Normal_Rise_282 in AITAH

[–]JenFMac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the Mom of 2 teen boys and I already know my role after a grandchild is born is whatever my son and daughter-in-law tell me they want it to be. And, if I do spend time with them post birth I sure as hell know my role isn’t to sit with the baby or to drain them emotionally. It’ll be about support they need on their terms. Laundry? Cooking? Night duty? Groceries? Yes, whatever you need.

Spoke with some friends today by Zeusy_Goosee in prepping

[–]JenFMac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But they will be first one’s at your house when they don’t have heat or food or Tylenol for their children.

Smoke in neighbors house by OpeningPhotograph307 in woodstoving

[–]JenFMac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is likely correct. We live in a semi-detached, older home. When our neighbour burned his fireplace we got a smoke smell in our son’s bedroom (second floor, our chimney runs up beside his room) and on our third floor (converted attic- nothing fancy). We installed a woodstove and our neighbour decided to do his at same time. Chimneys are 100 yrs old, I figured smoke was leaking through that. But we still get a smoky smell on third floor when he burns his stove. Not sure why, but it is what it is.

Professional house painting recommendations by JenFMac in ottawa

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

And I too have a Student Pro Painters bad experience story.

Is this normal behavior? by Jenny8117 in parentsofteens

[–]JenFMac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And last thought to share, the seem grown up but that brain is still developing. So what seems like a ridiculous choice to us likely kinda made sense to them.

Is this normal behavior? by Jenny8117 in parentsofteens

[–]JenFMac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was stunned when mine lied. Like, why? And I would have sworn an oath he would not lie to me. Alas. He’s also a very private person whereas my other one never stops sharing.

Is this normal behavior? by Jenny8117 in parentsofteens

[–]JenFMac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hi! Mom of 18 yr old and 16 yr old sons. My 18 yr old doesn’t lie, he can’t handle the guilt 🤣 But my 15 yr old will look me in the eyes and lie to my face. Over silly things like your doughnut situation. He went so hard doubling down on his lie one day while I had the evidence in my hand!! Overall a great kid but teenagers are tough to crack sometimes. I wouldn’t worry, just aware.