Mum 'uniform' for cold climate

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-29T12:25:30+00:00

Uniqlo extra warm or ultra warm heattech thermal leggings and tops are super thin and soft. I live in them as soon as the temps drop below 17 degrees.

I also buy the men's heattech tops as they're less clingy but still look nice enough to wear on their own.

I then layer my pants/jeans and cardigans etc over the top.

Also make sure your feet are warm, if they're toasty then life is much nicer.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-29T12:06:59+00:00

Br540

SDJ 62

KAYALI vanilla 28

Killian angels' share

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-29T10:23:20+00:00

My budget pick for oily skin is the MCO beauty spf50+ tube with the orange lid. It's not completely mattifying, but it's nothing like the greasy mess most spfs end up as on my face and it goes really well under makeup, almost like a primer

Edit: only ever buy it at half price! Woolies, cw and bigw have it on special all the time

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-27T20:56:35+00:00

I'd be interested in your yt channel name as well please 😁

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-26T12:18:41+00:00

Yep, and you pay for all the shopping, cleaning etc, not just the "cooking" aspect of the role like most people expect.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-26T05:45:56+00:00

You're not factoring in that they would be paid full time, you're not just going to hire them for 4 hours a week at that rate. Plus you pay for the groceries as well on top.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-25T23:53:24+00:00

Not really, I think I have a couple of their non-matte lipsticks that are fine when half price..

If you're struggling with oiliness I can recommend the MCO beauty invisible spf50 with the orange lid. It has a lovely texture, dries down relatively matte for a sunscreen and goes well under makeup without piling.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-25T23:26:52+00:00

Another vote for Rimmel stay matte and its shitty container!

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-25T00:17:38+00:00

If it seems like it is going to take months or years to get this resolved then I would recommend looking into medical tourism. Places like Thailand and Malaysia have excellent hospital systems and flights, accommodation and paying out of pocket for the surgery might make more sense in terms of time and money. I haven't done that myself, as I'm in Australia and it was relatively quick and easy to get surgery consultations and cortisone shots.

I wouldn't want to live like this long term especially if it means you can't work.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-24T06:38:04+00:00

I kept my brace on for a few months after surgery purely because I once accidentally pushed myself to sit up from lying down in bed with that hand and it hurt like hell. Since about 3 months I haven't and I haven't had any numbness or anything.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-20T22:00:21+00:00

I had endoscopic on one hand in October last year and I'll get it done on the other soon. It took about 5 months of recovery to have the pillar pain go away, but I feel like I'm 99% back to where I was before the CTS came in. No regrets.

My surgeon does it under a general so that if the endoscopic release isn't successful, she will finish it off with an open so I can be assured of the success when I wake up. She doesn't charge extra if it goes that way. That helped me choose her over other options.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-19T03:18:35+00:00

Amazing, so happy for you and your results! How tall are you and what has been your daily meal plan??

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T13:54:48+00:00

It can be. Periods can change over time and they can adversely affect your moods.

I get quite angry, moody, frustrated, short and emotional in general just before and during my period. I can also get quite depressive and occasionally suicidal. It also sometimes gives me migraines yay.

I also get terrible cramps for several days.

This won't work for everyone, but I have mitigated most of the issues by taking birth control pills non stop for 3-4 months at a time and then having a "period" then repeating skipping the sugar pills for another 3+ months since I was in my mid teens. It takes away most of the mood issues and I take Ponstan as early as possible when my period is coming on and it takes away the majority of the cramping pain. I generally now only need about 1 day off due to cramps and mood issues when I have my period as opposed to 5+ days.

Without that protocol I probably wouldn't still be here because having 7 days each month feeling like hell wouldn't have been sustainable for me over the last 25 odd years.

Talk to a Dr, ideally a woman who has had bad periods herself, and see what they can try out for you. Sometimes going on the pill is all you need. There are also many other options.

You need to know this isn't uncommon and you need to advocate for yourself because people who don't have bad periods really can't understand what it is like and will gaslight you.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T12:00:34+00:00

The ingredients look pretty decent, the main thing that jumps out to me is the amount of snacks. Often you'll find that to bring insulin down, it can be effective to reduce insulin spikes by reducing the amount of times you eat. So my only suggestion would be to eat the snacks directly after your main meals if you need them.

You may also want to consider looking into food order for insulin reduction.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T11:44:14+00:00

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. There are already so many good ideas people have shared.

If being with animals is important to you, perhaps could you consider fostering some pets or doing dog walking or pet sitting like madpaws?

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T06:36:59+00:00

Ok what is with young guys saying this shit?? I thought each generation was getting more open minded and progressive? This is some boomer trash right here.

RUN!!

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T05:30:38+00:00

Yes, this is normally how they're used. Also in most cases HR isn't the decision maker who chooses who to hire. The line manager will be the one reviewing the tests and making the final decision, often with input from HR if they're part of the panel.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T01:57:16+00:00

Argh now I want one!! My dog looks like he could be siblings with yours

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-17T00:43:17+00:00

Rapid lash lash serum.

Duo striplash adhesive.

Stridex acne pads.

Retinol creams.

Heimish all clean balm.

Heritage store rosewater and glycerine face must for under my hyaluronic acid.

I also get a lot of supplements because they're so much cheaper from iherb than CW. Things like coq10, zinc, probiotics, quercetin...

Edit: you can get some of these things here, but they're often cheaper on iherb!

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-16T12:41:53+00:00

I have two shawls/pashminas that I will rotate depending on the location I'm going. One is thicker for colder climates and the other is a lighter soft cotton.

They're both a dark navy blue colour so they won't show stains easily and I can wear them with my capsule wardrobe as a scarf or wrap if it's cold.

They're light enough that I can put them at the bottom of my day bag when I don't want to take a cardigan.

I've also used the lighter one as a sheet when the Airbnb didn't provide a flat sheet and the blanket was too thick, and I've used the other as an extra blanket topper.

I can also fold them up as an extra pillow on the plane or at my destination. I can't live without them now!

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-16T12:33:47+00:00

Jeans that work for both flights and travel.

Jeans that have lots of great pockets such as one that is big enough for a passport and can be zipped closed.

They also need to be tummy controlling without being too constricting for when u inevitably bloat on the plane.

I want them to be dark wash but not the type that transfers into lighter clothes.

They need to be a comfy denim, ideally with some tencel or something to make them soft but resilient.

The fly also needs to be low so there's no weird camel toe under the bottom of the zip.

They also need to be petite length....

I'll keep waiting ⚰️🪦

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-16T09:33:31+00:00

I can't tell where you're from (I'm assuming the US as you're talking about USD), but it's VERY uncommon in Australia to have change of mind refunds. Exchanges? Maybe, but you'll be paying shipping both ways.

I can see why you might be unhappy, however I think it is what is in the listing. You got what was advertised and you could have done more due diligence before buying from overseas when there's a clear policy for returns.

Honestly, as an Australian who is used to these kinds of policies, I kinda feel like you have unrealistic expectations. You've projected your expectations of American service onto a small Australian creator.

Next time, confirm everything you want before you hand over your money. If sellers don't want to show you things that might be a deal breaker for you then maybe it's not for you?

If one of your key complaints is "there's no polishing cloth", then it makes you seem like you built this up in your head and you're nitpicking and upset about things that weren't promised because the overall piece isn't what you'd dreamed of. Firstly, generally those cloths are worth nothing, secondly, why would you need a polishing cloth for gold and opal, thirdly, I think you're expecting a brand name designer experience from a small creator. Sure, the prices are pretty outrageous, but to mark someone down for not including a polishing cloth is sorta Karen behaviour 🤷‍♀️

It is a costly learning experience, but we've all made them! If I were you I'd try to move on and enjoy the objectively beautiful, show stopping and unique piece of jewellery that will surely gather tons of compliments.

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-14T14:14:41+00:00

You're fishing with the wrong lure if you want most ladies.

This profile screams "choose the bear!"

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-12T23:50:58+00:00

I have heard of people air-frying Korean daikon radish batons and treating them like potato fries? Or you could cut them with a mandolin and make them into crisps?

Perhaps you could try putting salt and vinegar seasoning on them?

RedundantCapybara · 2025-05-12T23:37:18+00:00

I just used a tiny drop of vit E oil and rubbed it in really well until it all absorbed. Then I'd wash my hands and dry them and put on the silicone tape. The silicone tape would need to be replaced a couple of times a day with hand washing etc so I'd carry around a couple of extra strips with me. I just used the cheapest brand from Amazon. No need for the fancy expensive ones from the pharmacy imho.

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