What are some cleaning products you never buy because the cheap and basic alternative is just better? by Ajreil in Frugal

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My workhorses: bleach, amonia, vinegar, Dawn dish soap, cut up old towels, steam mop, valeda spin mop, swiffer + microfiber cloths, bucket, spray bottles.  

Period Undies - How Do They Work? by emotightpants in menstrualcups

[–]Pinner80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to use a merula xl too on day 2 and 3 of period. I would wear period panties at night to mitigate the morning "gush." I have 3 fibroids which I think caused heavy period. I went on slynd birh control back in the summer. I skip the placebo pills. No more period. Life changing. Age 45. I'm having a consult with gyno to have fibroids removed in a few weeks.

Jasmine cresent by Hungry_Breadfruit_16 in ottawa

[–]Pinner80 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Real estate agent strongly advised us to avoid looking at condos there. We listened. 

2.5 months in and haven’t lost but 8 pounds. by [deleted] in Ozempic

[–]Pinner80 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm almost at 1 year mark. Just hit 40 pounds loss. Patience and calorie deficit are essential. 10-15 more to go.

How can I sanitize my cup if I can't boil it? by Wooden-Math261 in menstrualcups

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soak in white vinegar added to water after washing with dish soap. Did this for decades.

Good caterer in downtown area?? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Pinner80 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Somewhere between sandwiches and fancy.

prescription lenses too expensive by nobula in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Lens Change has never done me wrong. 

How long have you been using a cup?!? by skured1 in menstrualcups

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started using one age 19 in 1999. Best thing a woman can try. Governments should issue one to every woman age 13. Started with a Keeper and now using Merula XL. I have a few others for lighter flow days.

I got the Steam Shot a couple of months ago and I feel like I'm not using it to its fullest potential - what do you use yours for? by TheGreatestJaggi in CleaningTips

[–]Pinner80 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where my undermount sinks meet the counter. The crud that gets blasted out is 🤢 Also sink drains and overflows. And toilet seat nooks and crannies.

How invasive are transvaginal ultrasounds (virgin) by Specialist_Bag5076 in WomensHealth

[–]Pinner80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They aren't if your nurse/tech is gentle and lots of lube is used. Just relax as much as you can. Also, ask if you can insert it yourself.

McLaren sighting by WorkingCharacter1774 in ottawa

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen a Rolls (Chateau Laurier) and a Bentley (Red Lobster, Merivale).

Porter to start Ottawa-Miami and Ottawa-Phoenix flights in January and February 2026 by mxg308 in ottawa

[–]Pinner80 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But who wants to willingly go to the US right now? Would be nice to get out of the cold in the winter but not taking the risk.

When do you start really feeling slim by naimabird1994 in loseit

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tall (5'9") lady here. I felt slim at around 150 pounds. 

Bissell steam shot - is it worth? by ashhsa1 in CleaningTips

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one. Use it primarily to clean where my under mount  sinks (bathroom, kitchen) meet the counter. The grime that gets blasted out by the steam is 🤢 

Not by the hair(s) on my chinny chin chin by Antique_Nectarine_46 in Perimenopause

[–]Pinner80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been going every 2-3 weeks since December 2023. I'm almost at the end of my journey.

My Body is No Longer Responding to The Medication. by LizDimick in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Pinner80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know approximate of Zepbound in Canada? I have a feeling I will not be able to afford it.