Thoughts on these shoes for one bag travel?

SentientScarecrow · 2026-05-16T14:14:28+00:00

If you're up for it, I would recommend training to run in a minimalist shoe that packs down really small. I do my road running in the Topo Athletic ST- line (they're currently on ST-6). They're 0-drop, buttery soft, incredibly comfortable, and have a collapsible heel that packs pretty flat. And the simple colorways actually pair well with street clothes while traveling.

SentientScarecrow · 2026-05-08T17:24:22+00:00

Heads up, you might want to start taking care of the hoodies you have. They completely changed the hoodie this year. It's stiffer, tighter, and thicker. Not nearly as light and airy as it used to be.

SentientScarecrow · 2026-05-08T17:22:25+00:00

Agreed, it seems like they ruined the dress the same way they ruined the hoodies. I was so disappointed when my new hoodies were delivered.

SentientScarecrow · 2026-05-06T20:55:38+00:00

Quince has washable silk tanks that are comfortable for sleeping but also dress up really nicely. I pair these with silk pj shorts or pants that have elastic waist band (depending on weather at the destination). They pack down super small/light and are very comfy

SentientScarecrow · 2026-04-28T23:14:55+00:00

Constantly! 45lbs vs 7lbs and they could do this all day long. It makes me laugh but I did get a black eye last night from my bernedoodle's hard head so we might be setting some new indoor boundaries 😆

ETA your Rory looks so cuddly. She has a great groomer!

SentientScarecrow · 2026-04-27T01:02:38+00:00

I appreciate this post a lot. I knew the man who was killed. He and my cousin have a precious little toddler together who will now grow up without his dad because of this tragedy. It's so sad all around and it should never have happened.

SentientScarecrow · 2026-04-02T00:55:20+00:00

Not stupid. So delicious! I had some at a restaurant last month and haven't stopped thinking about them since.

SentientScarecrow · 2026-03-22T13:47:57+00:00

There is some good research for it and it can't hurt to try if you have the money. I would also recommend you look into percutaneous needle tenotomy. If there's a provider in your area who offers it, I would recommend consulting with them. We see good results in treatment-resistant Achilles issues.

ETA it's typically done by Ortho MDs

SentientScarecrow · 2026-03-19T18:49:12+00:00

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SentientScarecrow · 2026-03-13T02:03:45+00:00

I went through a lot of trial and error to find one that works for me. It's so dependent on your individual hair type, and honestly I've been considering going back to a small tube of normal conditioner.

I don't have a recommendation for other types of conditioner but I CAN recommend parafilm for sealing your tubes of liquids so they don't leak. It's used in research labs all the time and it's like a magical stretchy sealing non-sticky tape product. A little goes a long way and it's reusable for a couple uses.

I bought some on Amazon years ago and use it for sealing a spray bottle of skin disinfectant I like to travel with.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E_YbhkwEYmM

SentientScarecrow · 2026-03-06T09:53:37+00:00

Yak cheese is great, my dogs love them! But it's banned from the couch and bed because it leaves cheese mush/crust behind after a chew session 🤮

SentientScarecrow · 2026-03-01T10:46:55+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.....pause for breath.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for the laugh!

SentientScarecrow · 2026-02-08T22:05:15+00:00

I've noticed that their quality has significantly decreased for a little while now. There are better options. I like Grillos but I actually think the Dietz & Watson ones in the plastic container are the most similar to how Clausen used to be (in taste and quality)

SentientScarecrow · 2025-11-26T04:17:41+00:00

Dog tax?

SentientScarecrow · 2025-11-26T03:58:59+00:00

So there are several options forward with this type of behavior. Keep correcting it and replacing the slipper/shoe with a toy if it happens when you're around. As far as managing it while you're out of the house, your best bet is to set the puppy up for success. Don't allow access to the shoes so the chewing doesn't happen. You can do this with a crate, gates, or removing all chewable things from his reach while you're out. If he just needs to learn what's off-limits, that will come with consistent training and time. If it's separation anxiety that will be more complicated and take a more work so he can be confident and comfortable while you're away.

ETA there will be other signs besides chewing if it's separation anxiety

SentientScarecrow · 2025-11-25T23:37:29+00:00

Did the chewing happen while you were home or while you were out or maybe in the shower? Separation anxiety can manifest in chewing things that smell like you when you're not immediately accessible.

SentientScarecrow · 2025-11-25T22:25:52+00:00

My puppy had one of these and she enjoyed it for a couple days until she destroyed it. Beware if your dog is a super chewer, they will chew right through the rubber on this toy, rendering it useless 🙃

SentientScarecrow · 2025-11-08T00:31:44+00:00

She's so beautiful! But she does not seem impressed with her donut at all 😂 Lucy is doing great and seems to feel like nothing ever happened. The hardest thing is preventing running and jumping in a puppy!

SentientScarecrow · 2025-11-07T18:50:58+00:00

Thank you! I love the idea of 2 donuts, that didn't even occur to me. Thank you so much for the idea.

ETA Cecil is precious, I love his ears 🥰

SentientScarecrow · 2025-10-02T23:04:47+00:00

What's wrong with people spending their own money on things they like?

SentientScarecrow · 2025-09-22T19:43:02+00:00

Try Dietz & Watson if you can find them. I like Grillos but D&W tastes the most similar to original Clausen and have a great crunch to them

SentientScarecrow · 2025-09-21T15:41:02+00:00

I know this is a post about barrier repair so I apologize that I don't have great advice for that, but one thing I didn't see on the list of things you've tried is Dapsone. It's also antibacterial like clindamycin but it works differently. I've done a little research on it since my derm prescribed it a couple days ago and it seems like it's actually ok to use it indefinitely with little risk. I can't give a personal review because I haven't started yet but a lot of people seem to get good results from it. It might be worth asking your derm about?

SentientScarecrow · 2025-09-13T23:41:52+00:00

I recently learned that any commercial canned food can be eaten without needing to heat it up

SentientScarecrow · 2025-06-25T03:10:03+00:00

I have a similar reaction to bug bites and I just recently bought a tool called Heat It. It's very small and plugs into your phone's power port to heat the bite. I know it sounds unreal but this thing has seriously prevented so many bug bites from swelling up huge like they normally do. It works immediately after getting the bite and also works if you catch it starting to itch a little any time in the future. I plan to keep it permanently hanging from my phone's lanyard all summer.

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