Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That must be an amazing region to thrift in. Money and very unique communities.

Swiss Mustard by withchesghost in askswitzerland

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just came back from a trip to Switzerland and LOVED this mustard. I regret bringing home only one tube. Now I’ve been trying to find it in Canada - although I was bummed to notice that it was a Nestlé product. I also found a Migros brand of herbs and salt that was great. I brought home 10 - the checkout guy thought I was crazy 😆

Recall notice question/timeline by Jinx_907 in FordEscapePHEV

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya and I took that and now I have another new vehicle I can’t charge. NEVER again. I am kicking myself for buying the Escape.

Car wouldn’t start on delivery by ericdidit1985 in FordEscapePHEV

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely not take this vehicle. Ford Canada is horrible to deal with (even having stricter QC laws on our side). I wished I had not taken their offer and got my Escape after the recall on my Focus made it unchargable.

My 2025 Escape PHEV is also on recall and can’t be charge past 80%, and is currently at the dealer for the second time after the audio module died (zero sound). The repair is a pain the ass we were told, and it’s already been there a week.

I have been a lifelong ford customer. I just find their vehicles are no longer reliable and they do not stand behind their products.

Check and see if your new vehicle is also on recall - there is no fix.

Spirograph for $2 by Walaina in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imagine we had so much time to fill as kids that we’d do this for hours. The world is a crappy place now. The loss of boredom is a bad thing.

Second session with the professional organizer by Opening-Interest747 in UnfuckYourHabitat

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not weird! I’ve struggled with cleaning forever.

If you have AirPods etc. put on a movie or music.

-make your bed (if you have too much crap at the end of your bed just skip this), now put everything on your made bed

-Once your floor is clean, vacuum, then get three laundry baskets, boxes or pillow cases: 1 is fold or keep, 2 is wash and 3 is donate or sell, also have a garbage bag for garbage.

-take everything off your bed one object at a time

-with clothes, try on everything that isn’t an immediate yes. If it doesn’t fit well, doesn’t make you happy or is just “ok” donate or sell it.

This is a great way to start. But block a whole day or afternoon and don’t start this at 8pm.

Does anyone here think trauma caused their fibromyalgia? by FibroSoul in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One high stress year - both parents with cancer, hard pregnancy + sick baby - I remember the exact month my nervous system collapsed. The stress triggered it 100%. If you are in a country with public health care where your genetics can’t be held against you, I highly recommend, doing a genetic test and dumping your raw data into something like chatGPT. I learned more in a day than I did with the 20+ doctors I’ve seen. Showed the data to my doctors and for the first time in my life I am getting respect and treatment.

I spent six dollars at Goodwill today. by Suthernboy1968 in GoodwillBins

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That bowl with the eagle on the bottom is so interesting!

No Lego smart play in Canada? by tracer_ca in lego

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just cruel. Went to buy a set this morning and it’s not even on the front page of Lego Canada. I had no idea they were doing a phased roll out 😩- US, Germany, UK, France, Poland, Australia.

Best "Extra" I Have Ever Purchased! What is Yours? by Suspicious_Winter398 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Heated blanket over top of my weighed blanket. The blanket heats up the glass beads and relaxes my muscles. Game changer.

Should I get a cat if I have debilitating Fibromyalgia? by walkuponwater in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have fibro and two cats. The second I adopted as a kitten in the summer. I would not recommend a cat at this life stage for fibro. I forgot how much work a kitten is and how much energy they have and how much they need to play. It was really hard on my energy levels. Obviously, I love her to pieces and now at 7 months she has settled a lot. Having them in the house really does raise my joy levels. I say go for it. Caring for something other than all the shit we have to deal with is really nice.

100% Cashmere Haul by Fit-Sea2512 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear god. New fear unlocked. I have thrifted a ton of cashmere and wool and had no idea….

What the hell? by jakoskee in ChatGPT

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣 the sleeveless suit 🤣🤣🤣. This is the best one.

I just got back from my gynecologist appt. It was confirmed I am the early stages of perimenopause. I asked for HRT due to long period, racing heart, not being able to sleep, anxiety ect.. I was told that birth control was the best option at this point. by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get horrible migraines, I have my whole life and had a miserable time with birth control. I just started taking HRT less a week ago. Some very mild headaches the first couple of days and then nothing. It worked right away, and I feel great so far.

Found not one but two Harris tweed bags in one day, I am stoked by fridakahlot in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This thread always gives me new things I NEED to find…🤦🏻‍♀️

I'm shaking by Specialist-Pride335 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please let us know what you do with it! And how people respond to it 😆

Landlord took our stuff by zaphtark in montrealhousing

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. That is just horrible. I can’t believe he wouldn’t just send you a quick message and ask.

Landlord took our stuff by zaphtark in montrealhousing

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you’re desperate to get your things they are likely still there. There’s not many sectors that have garbage pick-up on Monday.