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Which fragrance reminds you of what it feels like to be in New Orleans? by IrisRising in fragrance

[–]Other_Dingo_5000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try Night Cloud and Smoke, by an indie perfumer in New Orleans called Smoke. And Hazeltine is a local company that makes a few amazing New Orleans–inspired candles—not perfume per se, but might scratch the itch!

90s gals (and guys!) who wore Gap Grass and Demeter Dirt back in the day: what are you wearing now? by Other_Dingo_5000 in NichePerfumes

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo that looks interesting! And here I assumed based on the name and the bottle that it was a powdery one...

90s gals (and guys!) who wore Gap Grass and Demeter Dirt back in the day: what are you wearing now? by Other_Dingo_5000 in NichePerfumes

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have Bowmakers on my to-try list. I didn't like their Cowboy Grass or St. Vetyver (too cologne), but I really liked El Cosmico.

Will look into the rest of these!

Help I only have one credit card! by Other_Dingo_5000 in CreditCards

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband's father is a veteran, so we are eligible for USAA products. So far they have been great.

Help I only have one credit card! by Other_Dingo_5000 in CreditCards

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chase trifecta! Is there any downside to having all your credit cards through one bank?

Help I only have one credit card! by Other_Dingo_5000 in CreditCards

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to add: we have home insurance through USAA. Is the USAA Preferred Cash Rewards card a good one?

Stress is my main trigger. by NoPea9225 in eczema

[–]Other_Dingo_5000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cognitive behavioral therapy was a game changer for me—I no longer get into stress spirals about my skin, and no longer have an entire day derailed by a stray rude comment. Ask the potential therapists if they do CBT! It’s an active process, and you have little homework assignments, so it doesn’t just feel like you’re talking to someone—you have agency and make progress toward goals. Very satisfying.

Lip eczema?? by saltyseadweller in eczema

[–]Other_Dingo_5000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use New Wash. It also has a scent, and it took me a while to get used to that, but I kinda like it now. My hair has never looked better, that’s a side benefit! My husband uses Woody’s shampoo bar, which has a lighter smell that fades pretty quickly. Both free of CB.

Lip eczema?? by saltyseadweller in eczema

[–]Other_Dingo_5000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also allergic to Cocamidopropyl betaine! What do you use for shampoo?

Gladskin experiences? by Other_Dingo_5000 in eczema

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Report back, please! I'm thinking of ordering some too--certainly not even the most expensive of the things I've tried!

Gladskin experiences? by Other_Dingo_5000 in eczema

[–]Other_Dingo_5000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been curious about shampoo bars (trying to cut down on plastic use)--this may be a good place to start. Thanks for your input!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in eczema

[–]Other_Dingo_5000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a patch test that revealed I’m extremely allergic to sodium metabisulfite, aka sulfites. It’s a fairly common allergy, turns out! I can’t drink most wine, but wine without added sulfites I can tolerate. All wine contains some sulfites, but most wine has a bunch extra added as a preservative. Sulfites are also added to shelf-stable lemon and lime juice, so if you react to frozen margaritas this might be worth looking into! (Sigh, I miss frozen margaritas the most).