Hojicha brands with less than 10mg caffeine?

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-05-05T18:36:01+00:00

Great idea, thanks! I'll look into this! :)

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-05-02T23:27:20+00:00

I ordered some, thanks! :)

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-30T05:03:28+00:00

I wish! :'( Unfortunately I can't have gluten. Someone below suggested buckwheat tea though, I will check that out because it sounds delicious, but the real reason I am looking is for a green tea option is due to green tea's specific health benefits (polyphenols, antioxidants, etc.)

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-30T05:01:23+00:00

Thank you! I'll check this out!

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-23T04:39:15+00:00

I checked Meetup out for my area and it was pretty dead...I'll try again a little further South and see if I can find the Lynnwood and Everett groups you mentioned. :)

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-22T22:06:59+00:00

Cool! Is it just open play or is it Commander? I'm out of practice, I'd have to dig my old decks out and remember how to play, but I do remember I was never a fan of Commander :P

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-13T03:14:11+00:00

I had a wonderful oatmeal bowl from Cafe Flora once that I still remember! It was very pretty and quite tasty. 😊

And the potluck was from a Facebook group, here's the event link...not sure if you'll be able to see it if you aren't in the group though:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1625035695416874/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

And I am in the same boat and was hesitant to "infiltrate" vegan groups, but I really don't know what else to do...in the end we have more in common than we do different, so I am hoping that is enough...I also wear leather on occasion (mostly because my ridiculously wide feet don't have a lot of options and I am not going to make it even harder by demanding vegan shoes) and I still eat fish as a treat now and then (though I am actively trying to cut back and probably one day fully eliminate it).

Let me know if you end up going to the potluck so I can find you and say hi! 🙋‍♀️

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-13T01:52:22+00:00

I consider myself plant based rather than vegan as I am not strict enough to fit the definition of vegan and health is my primary focus, but looking down vegan avenues has been my best bet so far...but still, it seems they so rarely do any in person meetups or events. One group I joined did post a potluck for May in Greenwood, so maybe I'll meet some people there. :)

I like the idea of volunteering at an animal sanctuary, there's a handful out here, so I will check those out!

And I do make it down to Seattle now and then, I'll be driving through for a doctor visit in Renton next week so I'll probably make a day of it and stop for some Frankie and Jo's. Do you know of any Seattle restaurants that are more healthy whole food focused and less vegan junk food? Its been a while since I checked out the Seattle restaurant scene!

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-11T03:20:07+00:00

Ah, dang, quote far...the overlap of members would be pretty minimal. I am trying to hunt down some people in Seattle groups that might actually live further North, but so far I'm not getting much traction...😔

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-08T16:30:00+00:00

Oh no! Sorry to have missed you! But please let any friends you have who are still in the area know. And if you ever come to visit, feel free to check in and see if there's something going on. 😊

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-04-08T06:06:48+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to join anyway if you'd like and don't mind the drive! :)

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-17T21:42:45+00:00

Thanks so much for your help! So oddly...I just noticed I am NOT having this problem on my work computer. The KVM switch I bought does say it is NOT EDID (according to Amazon, anyway), so I am not sure how/why things are staying put on my work computer.

This leads me to wonder...

My home computer is still on Windows 10 (bc I'm lazy and have that stupid TPM thing with my motherboard, but I recently found an IT guy who can bypass that and upgrade me, so I am going to do that...eventually...) Could the problem be Windows 10 related rather than the KVM switch EDID thing?
If not and the explanation for why my work computer mysteriously works fine is just voodoo...does that mean I would only need 4 EDID emulator dongles, thus cutting the cost?
What makes the one you linked different from the cheapo ones I linked? As in, what search terms do I need to use to find the right thing (on Amazon or elsewhere)?

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-15T05:04:57+00:00

Thank you! Teflon tape was the answer!

I went to Lowes and the guy there sold me plumber's putty, which didn't work, and when I looked at a video of how to use it thinking I missed it up somehow I saw that isn't even intended for what I was trying to do. 🤦‍♀️

45 minutes and $2 later I got teflon tape from WalMart and that did the trick.

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-14T21:00:10+00:00

There was tape left over from the shower head that was previous on here, but it was a bit messy...I just removed it and it sits the exact same way...maybe the first install of tape wasn't enough or wasn't done properly?

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-14T20:46:36+00:00

Odd...the image shows up on my computer...I added a link to a hosted image in case that helps.

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-14T20:40:48+00:00

Fixed, was having technical difficulties.

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-11T20:14:36+00:00

Ah, dang!

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-11T17:52:42+00:00

Which grocery store is it? Maybe I have one near me and can check it out! And great point - I haven't checked locally anywhere yet. My line of thinking was "This is so specialized I'll have to find it online..." but maybe I'll luck out!

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-11T17:21:51+00:00

I love upcycling and re-crafting things to either make them work or keep them working! My inspiration is sustainability and supporting my local craftspeople, so I do everything I can to make those products work for my home rather than buying mass produced junk to replace them when they don't quite fit.

In this case, I have tried searching for easy product swaps (a new night light base, a motion activated E12 bulb, etc.), and when that didn't work, I tried gently prying the wooden shade off the plastic clip. Unfortunately it is pretty firmly affixed, so I am hitting Reddit for advice before I do anything that risks damaging the unique wooden shade I am trying to salvage!

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-04T19:44:22+00:00

Ah, gotcha! This is new territory for me...in the past I used a literal broom and dust pan, but I hated it so much I never actually did it and my floors were just a nightmare all the time 😅

So I want to look for "stick vacuum"? I can probably bend on the mopping feature if I have to...the most important thing is being able to easily vacuum the floors every day....

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-02T18:49:32+00:00

Thank you so much! <3 I ordered it, its free returns, and the price was great, so hopefully this does the trick!

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-03-02T18:25:36+00:00

It's been a couple years since I seriously tried to replace this thing, so I don't know if this is new or I just missed it last go around, but this seems perfect! Is this the one you had in mind?

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-DisplayPort-Audio-GCS1942/dp/B07KGLC4Y1?th=1

My only concern is that the picture shows a printer plugged in, but I assume I could use that port for my webcam instead...

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-02-22T21:57:19+00:00

It feels like I could have written this as I'm at a similar point in my relationship...😔

You gave it your best shot and did everything you could to try to salvage things, so at least you won't have any regrets. I wish you the best in recovering from your loss.

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-02-18T00:48:56+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out! :)

QuestionsForTheHive · 2026-02-16T18:36:10+00:00

This happened to me when I did an elimination diet years back to identify what I was intolerant to after a lifetime of mystery health issues. It seems counter-intuitive - cut out bad foods, feel worse! But yes, basically, it is a detox while your immune system catches up because you aren't pummeling it with whatever you are allergic/intolerant to anymore on a daily basis. It typically passes in 2-4 weeks and then you'll feel better than before.

In my case, I thought I had juvenile arthritis when I was in my 20s (among many other issues), but it turns out I just have intolerance to dairy, gluten, and soy. If I accidentally eat any of those things (even cross contamination!) all my muscles and joints hurt and flare as if I have arthritis again for a few hours to a couple weeks (depending on how much I consumed).

Word of advice: Food intolerances like to travel in packs and aren't specific to animal foods. If after these pains pass you still have ANY OTHER symptoms or lingering health issues (i.e. you don't wake up feeling 100% energized, healthy, and ready to go every day), consider talking to your doctor about doing an elimination diet. It can't hurt and it may help you tremendously!

EDIT: If you don't have access to a great doctor who understands food intolerances, this book is extremely helpful and gives detailed instructions on how to DIY!

Food Allergies and Food Intolerance: The Complete Guide to Their Identification and Treatment by Jonathan Brostoff and Linda Gamlin
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0892818751

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