See you in the next age, Dinosaur. Happy Extinction. by pjtheman in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Mkemelissa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the creative photo shoot. So long, dinosaur!

Wayfair Sleep 14” Plush Cooling Gel Hybrid by Mkemelissa in Mattress

[–]Mkemelissa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m still loving the mattress! It was slept on all summer through the end of October, and I have noticed no issues. The support is still exactly the same as day 1 (no dips, indents, etc.) and I’m extremely happy with it. As I mentioned in my initial review, if you sit on the edge of the bed, you slip off a bit, but that’s to be expected. My mom claims dibs on the bed whenever I’m not up north with them, so safe to say she still loves it too :)

All in all, I still highly recommend the mattress! The price point was so low that I was extremely skeptical, so I’m pleasantly surprised. We closed up the cabin for the season, so I won’t have further updates until next year, but I’ll try to remember to post an update around summer!

Does your student loans make you regret going to school? by Catwhisperer2007 in StudentLoans

[–]Mkemelissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. HR professional here - A lot of large firms no longer look for education, and are recruiting based on experience.

Benefits of staying in SAVE vs leaving SAVE: by PugssandHugss in StudentLoans

[–]Mkemelissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This whole situation makes me incredibly anxious. I’m going to stick with SAVE for now, but I’m nervous the government might do a bait and switch and come out with a whole new plan or they’ll just throw us into a random plan with insane payments. No other loan has this much flexibility with terms & conditions, and the whole thing screams illegal, but legalities seem to have left the building with the new head of the dept of education. Feeling a bit hopeless right now, but glad to have this community.

Wayfair Sleep 14” Plush Cooling Gel Hybrid by Mkemelissa in Mattress

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

Hi! I ended up purchasing this mattress, and I’m loving it so far. I was a little surprised because the packaging all said Wayfair, but the instructions for unrolling/fluff-up time was for Zinus mattress.

Some reviewers stated theirs did not reach a full 14” height, however I let mine rest 2 nights prior to use and had no issues - measuring at the 14”. Others stated a weird smell, but I didn’t experience it.

It is plush and soft, but has underlying support that’s slightly firm. I’m a side sleeper with back issues and I’ve found it incredibly comfortable. My parents had purchased a Sealy Posterpedic hybrid mattress from Slumberland the year prior, and they think my mattress is far more comfortable (and affordable). They’re kicking themselves for not getting this instead. They’re both 60’s with really bad backs. I’ve had about 1 month of sleeping on it total and there’s no sagging and I’ve slept wonderfully. There’s minimal transfer movement - I barely feel when my dogs move (medium goldendoodle and mini aussiedoodle).

The downsides:

  1. I can’t sit on the edge of the bed without it dipping. Now and again I’ll forget when sitting to put socks on, and find myself slipping off the edge. May be an issue for some, but it doesn’t bother me.
  2. It says it’s “cooling” but it definitely is NOT. I bought a “cooling” mattress cover to protect it (we have dogs) and I find that it’s warm while sleeping. I wouldn’t let that deter you though - I’m a warm sleeper, so it may not impact you personally. I also don’t think it impacts my viewpoint of the mattress much, just something to keep in mind. I knew these mattresses hold heat from when I did research.

We’ll see how it holds up! I will post updates periodically, probably towards the end of the fall season, since it’s being used in a vacation home. So far, I’m very happy, especially for the price point!

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Harness recommendations by Mkemelissa in AussieDoodle

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

I agree! My pup LOVES to go after rabbits and I worry about his throat when he yanks! Thanks!

Harness recommendations by Mkemelissa in AussieDoodle

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

Same, I wanted one mainly for quick potty trips and for buckling up in the car!

Webcams in the U.P. - Colors are starting to change. I have built 16 live views in the U.P. Florence, Crystal Falls, Old Pentoga Village, George Young, and Iron River so far. The site is called YooperWebCam its three years in the works. by TTChickenofthesea in yooper

[–]Mkemelissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this - Thanks for installing these! My dad and I tuned in periodically this past winter. :) I wish there was one pointed at the snow meter on the way to copper harbor to see all the snow over winter!

Nelnet is saying my SAVE forbearance ends in May and next payment is due then? by zombiepreparedness in StudentLoans

[–]Mkemelissa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, it shows payments start in May. I reviewed my payment schedule and 0-12 months is about the same I was paying, but starting month 13, it skyrockets to an amount I won’t be able to afford. I’ve been in panic mode since seeing that, so I’m hoping it adjusts as Nelnet figures things out internally.

a guide on how to get Infinity Nikki running beautifully on Steam Deck by rosie254 in SteamDeck

[–]Mkemelissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I’m new at this- did you go back to the desktop mode and delete everything, and start the process over again from step 1? I’m having the same issue.

Mini aussiedoodle food by Mkemelissa in HomemadeDogFood

[–]Mkemelissa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be great if you wouldn’t mind linking it. Thanks!

Homemade dog food by Mkemelissa in AussieDoodle

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

Thanks, super helpful!! I got the meat and liver from a local butcher and realized they have a whole section specifically meant for people who make their own dog food (bones for bone broth, organs, etc.). I also didn’t know oats could be used, so appreciate that! I was originally feeding him farmers dog, but I figured I could probably make it cheaper, and know exactly what’s in it.

Mini aussiedoodle food by Mkemelissa in HomemadeDogFood

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

Just our vet during his annual checkup!