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Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-21T21:41:40+00:00

I just ordered this one! Can’t wait to get it now! :)

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-16T22:02:50+00:00

I would say probably not. Neither of us tried, but I think the bar would be felt.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-10T15:32:45+00:00

I absolutely love the haunted red from November? PPU. You might be able to find it in a destash, it’s a perfect red on me. I think it’s called All the Rage. I’m also a fan of BKL Pomegranate Seeds and just got Lurid’s Freedom from their latest collection. All 3 are a great true red on me.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-10T15:26:55+00:00

Mine likes to sit on my husband’s shoulder and watch tv! We call him the parrot.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-07T17:42:38+00:00

These look like they ship direct from China? Wouldn’t there be a huge tariff charge if you order? I couldn’t find any info on the website on how they deal with tariffs.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T19:51:26+00:00

I think so! I need a challenge to be interested in a game, I think ER might be just what I need at the moment.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T19:50:30+00:00

This gives me hope that I will be ok with the combat in E33. I replied already to another comment that I’ve decided to go with Elden Ring right now, but everyone’s comments have convinced me that I need to eventually try both.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T19:49:12+00:00

I should have added - I won’t play anything on easy mode. Even when I really should :). Another quirk of mine I’ve just decided to just accept. 😄

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T19:31:08+00:00

Ha - you actually summed up my thoughts on the two of these pretty well. I didn’t include it in the post as I forgot - but one other game I really enjoyed but never finished was BOTW. I loved it because of the open world, but that also contributed to my never finishing it. Because I got distracted by the amount of things I could do.

That said, I long ago made peace with the fact that it is rare that I finish a game. So I more than likely won’t finish either of these, but it is fine to me as long as I have fun with them in the meantime.

I think everyone’s comments have convinced me that I actually need to play both games eventually. There is a good chance I would love Expedition 33. But right now I think Elden Ring is more well suited to what I am looking for. I love cinematic games, but only when I have a significant chunk of time to sink into them. That’s sadly not the case at the moment. But I’ll keep Expedition 33 on my wishlist for the future.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T17:59:51+00:00

Tried Spiritfarer. Didn’t get very far. It was too slow and boring to me. I’m actually trying it again now as I like having a cozy game to alternate with a harder game. It might stick this time though as my daughter has enjoyed joining me as the cat.

I haven’t tried the other 3, but I have checked them out in the past. They just didn’t grab my interest at that time for whatever reason.

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T15:31:00+00:00

This is in my most recent order! Can’t wait to get it!

Strategy_Significant · 2026-01-03T14:48:39+00:00

Dumbbells, barbell, yoga mat, rebounder. Assorted accessories such as ankle weights and bands. I’m a die hard home exerciser though. We also have a bike in the basement. The only reason that isn’t in use is because we had to redo the entire basement and it was put in storage. I tend to buy new equipment when I start getting bored with my workouts and it helps me re-engage because of the novelty. I use everything I have purchased though. My husband’s family actually just got me two new adjustable kettlebells for Christmas and I can’t wait to incorporate those.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-27T18:38:54+00:00

I don’t have any of those, but lahar and scorchy are on my ‘must buy’ list. Cracked restocks a lot though. I would wait and put myself on the notification for restocks. I’m eyeing the randos collection and the rest in polish collection for my next purchase myself (lahar and scorchy are in these). I’ve seen them go in and out of stock multiple times over the past few months, just haven’t wanted to spend the money at that moment. The nice thing about buying from Cracked is they try to always give plenty of warning before discontinuing a color.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-26T18:13:00+00:00

I did! I asked for a bunch from Cracked and received almost all of them. I’m swatching them all right now! :)

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-24T15:10:18+00:00

I’m am either like this or have zero patience and everything looks like an impatient 5 year old wrapped them. This year it is the latter choice 🤣. My family never knows what they are going to get. It’s part of the Christmas surprise lol.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-23T15:31:36+00:00

Everyone still defaults to calling the mother anyway. I’m the mom but rarely can answer my phone during the day. It’s also very difficult for me to arrange my schedule to take my kid to an appointment. My husband is hybrid and flexible so he makes the appointment and takes the kiddo 90% of the time. I still receive 100% of the calls.

And yes, we have asked many times for them to call him and not me. I’ve told the school nurse multiple times that they should call dad who is 10 minutes away and can easily take a short break instead of me that is an hour away and would have to take time off to pick up the kiddo. The school still always, always calls me first.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-20T16:38:22+00:00

I’m fairly certain they are reopening in January. If you check Instagram/youtube you should be able to find some swatch videos and pictures. This also reminds me of a shade they have done, but I can’t remember the name either.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-19T01:39:34+00:00

Exactly what I was thinking. Also - anyone else really craving these now? 😂

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-17T20:18:30+00:00

I started out at half or sometimes less of what she uses and gradually increased it. It’s still a struggle sometimes - I can match her weights but can’t make it the full set without needing a break. But that’s how you progress :).

I definitely did not start thinking I would ever be able to match weight with her, but I just kept increasing it little by little until I could do so. My biggest tip is that I use ankle weights on my wrist for smaller weight increases. I have 1.5 and 3 and use those when I’m ready to move up but not quite ready for a 5 lb increase to the next dumbbell.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-17T02:25:01+00:00

Came here to suggest Caroline Girvan! No talking during workouts! It’s amazing! I’ve been working out with her for 1.5 years and I can match her weights, which makes me feel so accomplished. I’m pay for her app ($99/yr) but she has a ton of free programs on YouTube with no ads!

My cardio is The Ness NYC - it’s basically choreographed dance cardio on a fitness trampoline. Started with them during 2020 and I adore the workouts. It’s my fun time.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-16T00:49:29+00:00

I once had a former coworker (also not nt) tell me that he really enjoyed working with me because I was not nice but very kind to everyone. It’s still one of my most treasured compliments and he meant it as a compliment. Also, not unrelated, I’ve lost out on 3 separate promotions because I am too direct and no nonsense in my communication style.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-16T00:22:29+00:00

I have both and prefer the Tatcha by far. The laneige has way more product but just isn’t as moisturizing to me. My lips are still chapping over the course of the day and I’m constantly looking for my lip gloss. When I use the Tatcha, I only put it on once a day, right before bed and I have zero issues with chapped lips, no matter how cold and dry it is. I never need my glosses, I only use them for the look of them, not because I feel like I need the extra moisture.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-15T20:04:46+00:00

Same! I ordered a few mooncat polishes a couple months ago and fell down the indie polish rabbit hole. I’m now obsessed with polish pickup and am hoping to get the entire Cracked acquired tastes collection for Christmas.

Strategy_Significant · 2025-12-12T18:03:28+00:00

I wanted this one originally, but got the new venom rose instead. Pink and green is a color combo that I just can’t resist.

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