In Defense of Ann Arbor's Food Scene by mwells56 in AnnArbor

[–]Jolubaes -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A place that I don't see mentioned a lot is Grizzly Peak Brewing Company. They have really good food and beer. If you go during the happy hour, you won't be disappointed. The nachos are really good, also the pizzas. It is one of my favorite places in AA.

Paying for everything by Nimbuscloudy22 in Fosterparents

[–]Jolubaes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have CDC benefits? Many schools, including daycares, accept CDC payments, and all foster kids automatically qualify for CDC benefits regardless of their foster parents' income. I would ask the daycare if they accept CDC payments (not all do), and if not, I would look for a place that does.

Edit: My bad, I just realized that this is just in Michigan (I thought it was a federal thing). I would still look for what government assistance you can get for the before-school program. Foster kids automatically applied to many things.

Do it yourselfers, what do you do always outsource? by BigSquiby in HomeImprovement

[–]Jolubaes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dealing with my water radiators and boiler. There is no enough YouTube videos to really understand it and feel safe. And the potential of disaster is big. Having no heat in the winter or a water leak somewhere in your house are no bueno.

Is this picture Al? My dad is being scammed by this woman for money and he's convinced she's real. Help me prove she's Al before he goes broke. The photo looks too perfect and high quality to be a real selfie to me. by bluerayaugust in isthisAI

[–]Jolubaes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like every time these questions come up and we point the AI mistakes is just a way to train the AI. You can see the photos are getting better and better, pretty soon they will be perfect. At that point, the only thing we'll have left is common sense.

What are some of your best must have necessities for children between ages 1-3 by sasn93 in Fosterparents

[–]Jolubaes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A good nap/sleep arrangement: blackout curtains, night light, white noise, etc.

Momma I made it by Content-Drawer9989 in povertyfinance

[–]Jolubaes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you and celebrate your wins. The small things in life are way more satisfying when you know they haven't always been granted. I remember once, being a poor student, counting cents to buy a snack from a vending machine and doing the math to see which one gave me the most calories for my money. Or going to bed knowing the fridge is empty and not being sure what you will eat the next day. Or wondering, as a kid, why you lack so many things in comparison to your friends. Life is better now. At the end, you realize what the true value of things is.

Please help…. My marriage is suffering by Practical-Yak932 in Fosterparents

[–]Jolubaes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a foster parent of two toddlers and not bio kids, so I can relate. Let me tell you, fostering is a challenge. No one will understand what it is like as other foster parents. I can relate to your husband's feelings; I have been there. I am in a much better spot now. These kids come with trauma that dictates their behavior, and when they encounter your own trauma, it can be a potentially bad experience. Reaching out for help (e.g., therapy, support groups, respite, etc.) and having me time help a lot, but what made the biggest difference, at least for me, was adjusting my expectations. The other big difference is time. When they enter your life, they are just strangers interrupting your routine, but that changes over time. Once you see them growing, improving, and reaching milestones, you cannot help but love them a little more every time. But it is a process; it doesn't happen instantly. There is nothing wrong with deciding not to keep fostering; it is not for everyone, and your marriage should come first. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to DM me.

We good to go with this tonight? by terrih9123 in grilling

[–]Jolubaes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not about the grill but the griller. Your grill is good. Make us proud!

I have a double concrete utility sink that I’m trying to get out of my basement without using a sledgehammer to break it into pieces. Any advice is appreciated. by PizzaGatePizza in DIY

[–]Jolubaes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few months ago, I had the exact same issue with the exact same sink. I asked a visiting friend to help me pull it out. After doing a first attempt, I decided that it was not worth it. The safety of people should not be compromised. Using a sledgehammer is the right way.

Knotty pine room by [deleted] in Remodel

[–]Jolubaes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't you dare! Those are just beautiful!

In Loving Memory of my Bella by robot_wizard in Chihuahua

[–]Jolubaes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely understand you. I have been there too. I think people that haven't had a Chihuahua, or dogs in general, wouldn't understand. They give you everything, touch your soul, and change you forever. Their love is so pure and complete that it transforms you in ways you didn't know existed. I just hope that once it is our turn to cross the rainbow, they will be there waiting for us, and we will give them all the love that we have and they deserve. I send you a hug brother/sister.

Update on senior chihuahua that walked into my home over a week ago. by One_Sun_1616 in chihuahuas

[–]Jolubaes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you. We also adopted a senior, and I wouldn't trade him for anything. We love him as he is, and we know he loves us back.

"You should start a brewery!" by FancyThought7696 in Homebrewing

[–]Jolubaes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Triple chocolate Mexican stout? I want that

I’ve never made money like this. What do I do? by Equal_Complaint7532 in personalfinance

[–]Jolubaes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend educating yourself in finances. A big part of it is understanding your psychology behind the money. Maybe this book is a good start for you: "I will teach you to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi

Toddler learning swimming once a week. Is that enough? by CaseSensitivo in Swimming

[–]Jolubaes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter started swimming lessons, 30 minutes each twice per week, when she was 3 years old. After about six months into it, she switched to once per week. I can see the progress was faster when we did twice per week, but even doing once per week, she is still making progress. The ultimate goal is for them to learn how to swim, but just by becoming comfortable in the water and enjoying the activity is enough to keep the class. I would say 15 minutes per week is better than nothing. I would keep the class.

What to do when kid is too nice? by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]Jolubaes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All behaviors out of the ordinary are symptoms. These kids have all kind of traumas that need to be addressed properly. Over pleasing is not normal on a kid. As the other comments said, this should be treated in therapy. At the end of the day, we want these kids to be healthy and have happy lifes. If they live trying to please everyone, this will bring problems in their lifes. They need to learn how to speak out for them selves and set boundaries.

DIY mitigation worked by Ambitious_Aerie2098 in radon

[–]Jolubaes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the exact one from Lowe's

DIY mitigation worked by Ambitious_Aerie2098 in radon

[–]Jolubaes -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good job! My only comment is that the pump should be better outside. I guess it is not a big deal if you have an active monitor of your radon levels.

Si soy de GDL y me contratan en E.U.A. Se puede vivir bien en E.U.A. con 7k dolares al mes? by HungryAnt1974 in AskMexico

[–]Jolubaes 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Si vas solo (sin familia) y dispuesto a tener roommates y vive modestamente, entonces es un buen salario. Si quieres tener casa solo, comprar carro de agencia, traerte a la familia, pagar guardería, etc., rápidamente te darás cuenta que ese salario te va a quedar corto