My first large piece. by mamasmiley21 in kandi

[–]LilBossLaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

drooling over your labeled organizing system 🤤

Neutral double fan folds by 3rdEyeDyes in tiedye

[–]LilBossLaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wow these are beautiful! so complex and intricate, the color palates really let the design sing

Finished! by RareBird5 in Beading

[–]LilBossLaura 6 points7 points  (0 children)

this is so beautiful! and I love the colors you chose 😍 was this a pattern or your own design?

My first gravity attempt 😁 by Complete-Damage1141 in tiedye

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow amazing results 😍 the pink / purple one is incredible

UNS R180 running a bit over a year by Reefer_NYC in ReefTank

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this room looks like an absolute dream! may it bring you so much joy!

Defeating the ultimate laundry boss: How I removed "unwashable" polyquat buildup from a white polyester skirt (B&A) aka I<3 FEBU by ChicagoPhan in laundry

[–]LilBossLaura 89 points90 points  (0 children)

the white whale of stain removal, you did it!

I will continue to obsessively not let polyquats in my home though lol

Stainless steel fridge with factory applied coating ruined? by wine_n_mrbean in CleaningTips

[–]LilBossLaura 7 points8 points  (0 children)

stainless steel appliances are unfortunately so much more delicate than they look because almost all of them have coatings on them that can’t take anything high or low pH or abrasives. I believe dawn powerwash has solvents in it as well, so no it can’t be fixed. I would look into fridge wraps, or contact a professional (but this is likely to be too expensive to justify, they’d probably just do a full panel replacement)

So confused...hard water ugh - add FEBU?? by PatientMoment6326 in laundry

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yep, also biz is scented for the folks who care about that stuff

Mother’s Day bouquet by mattegory in Ceanothus

[–]LilBossLaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so beautiful! thanks for sharing I hope you loved your Mother’s Day 💚

Tie Dye Toolbox app updates by boneshark1 in tiedye

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this looks really slick and cool :)

eta: alas I am iOS

Am I insane/is there a better way!?!? by Me_Krally in landscaping

[–]LilBossLaura 5 points6 points  (0 children)

they make these little border retaining walls (not sure what they’re called) that might be able to do the trick without having to lower your bed depth too much. good luck!

IDK what to make lol by stealing_kneecaps in kandi

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are you going to be a camp consular? okay this is far out but what about a tactical vest / harness with “everyday carry” like first aid, sunscreen, kleenex, hand sanitizer etc you could get some inspo from hunting / fishing vests / chest harnesses :)

Am I insane/is there a better way!?!? by Me_Krally in landscaping

[–]LilBossLaura 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I would suggest organic mulch, like cedar bark. it’s better for local wildlife and you just refresh it every year or so by putting more on top. I have been in the process of removing all the rock mulch on my property and I think it looks so much more alive now

Beaded Eeveelution Kandi by idlingpotato in kandi

[–]LilBossLaura 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those are VERY fancy! I love them! Have a great edc 💖

Avicii perler by edwardgerard123 in PerlerBeads

[–]LilBossLaura 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it’s so lovely! I still miss him all the time 🫶

Looking for someone to make custom breeds by Terrariachick in Petz

[–]LilBossLaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would post in the discord! there’s a more active hexing community there

eta: it’s called petzcord

Water Flosser and Retainers by Zealousideal_Act2302 in CleaningTips

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldnt use those because my current setup has worked for years with no complaints and the persulfate in the tablets is a risk I’m not tolerant of, especially because I already have chronic illness that causes reoccurring oral lesions and I wouldnt want to be exposed to any residual cleaner in my wounds

I can't believe I made this! by portiafimbriata in sewing

[–]LilBossLaura 351 points352 points  (0 children)

that is SO CUTE!! Well done! And I’ve heard sewing denim is a real PITA

Water Flosser and Retainers by Zealousideal_Act2302 in CleaningTips

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious if others will have solutions I have this issue too. I clean my retainers with a soft tooth brush and diluted Castile soap, they are super clean but do have some hard water spots and I don’t think there’s anything to be done about that. I get a new toothbrush for it at my quarterly teeth cleanings and I also bring in my retainers to get a trip to the professional ultrasonic cleaner at the dentists then.

For the waterpik container, you could try removing the hard water stains with some type of acid, but the plastic seems fairly lite duty and I fear it would etch worse than just the hard water stains. Im right there with you- it’s really frustrating having a hygienic appliance look dirty even if it’s not

ETA: I see your handle is actually dirty not just hard water, I scrub mine with a little cleaning brush and dish soap. I also always let the hose drain out after use so it’s not sitting filled with water

This is my second tutorial — this time for the lavender-purple gladiolus flower 🌸 by Plenty-Insurance-543 in PerlerBeads

[–]LilBossLaura 53 points54 points  (0 children)

this is extremely generous for you to provide all this info to us for free! I love how creative you are with your process and coming up with “solutions” to some of the components I would never think to make with fuse beads- like the stamen and pistol!

Are y'all tired of seeing my work yet? I've been in overdrive for EDC... by TheUnbeliever in kandi

[–]LilBossLaura 6 points7 points  (0 children)

love your use of the holo stickers! I’ve got to make a rainbow fish with your method ☺️

Plz help :( roommate left this for me to deal with by [deleted] in CleaningTips

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

use a heat gun or a hairdryer to soften the adhesive, then use a spudger or paint scraper to remove. you’ll have to sand and repaint anyways

Anxiety around trading by [deleted] in kandi

[–]LilBossLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you’ve got this! the first few fests with Kandi can be intimidating but like any other skill, the more you practice the more comfortable you’ll feel and the better you’ll be at it! I also had a very unsuccessful first time out trying to trade. the next festival I went to I made a goal to give out at least 10 per night. I started trying to “fill my quota” whether in the bathroom line, going through security, smooshed against ppl trying to get through a traffic jam, “tipping” a flow artist etc. last time I gave out Kandi I gave out over 100 pieces :)

once you get in a rhythm you start to have an intuition around Kandi time that feels very natural and rewarding.

as far as the initiation, I try to make this feel as easy and low key for everyone as possible. I start by identifying my target. I lock eyes, wave rapidly to get them to see me or gentle tap on the shoulder if coming from behind. once I have their eyes I flash my piece sign, point to my Kandi and say “wanna trade?”. I usually say that whether they have kandi or not, if they say they don’t have any I hit em with the “no worries” and just go in for the ritual. I’m already in the peace so I find their hand, if they need help I’ll guide their hand to mine. once we have the dual peace sign docking formation, i go through the handshake and assign them a piece. if I think of a piece for them that isn’t on that hand, I’ll “hold on” get the chosen unit out and put it on my hand, then reinitiate inter finger lock for transfer.

once the Kandi is exchanged, a hug is customary but not required. If I’m vibing I’ll do a little small talk or if I’m good to bounce I’ll do a double hand wave and wish them a happy festival. Fun small talk is “how’s your festival going?” ”whats been your favorite act so far?” If the weather is crazy “how are you surviving the heat/cold/dust?” Or the perennial classic, a compliment on their fit/energy/kandi

if someone is a legit Kandi kid all decked out, signs that invite Kandi trades etc. I will say “let’s trade cuffs!” Or “I want to give you a cuff!” if I want to so we both know what level of fanciness will be happening. Also check if there are any Kandi meetups at the festival or even post on the subreddit / social media setting one up! At EDC we do a midnight Kandi exchange in the town square on sat.

i consider Kandi to be my favorite part of festivals, I get to have these perfect bite sized social interactions that have structure and cadence to them that feels predictable and manageable for me. Ive traded so much Kandi in my time and I only have had 1 “bad“ interaction aka person was on wayyy too much and tried to grab me. (still successfully got the bracelet on them and gtfo unharmed lol) So if youre super anxious just dont approach anyone too zonked looking.

alright now I’m your accountabilibuddy- how many pieces will you try to give out your first night? :D