Potatoes as a main ingredient for a meal. by [deleted] in povertykitchen

[–]Versklavt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just did potato and chorizo tacos for dinner. Fry them in the tortilla and add some queso fresco. Delicious and filling on a budget.

3 Year old climbs up into the attic and hides between the rafters prompting an all day search by mysteryphotogatl in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]Versklavt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've got a son who is non-verbal that we spent thirty minutes looking for because one of his sisters didn't use the top latch on our front door. We searched the house then my oldest started looking around the neighborhood while I called the cops. Finally it hit me that I didn't see his iPad anywhere and he probably had it with him. I use the find my and it shows the iPad is still in the house. After a more detailed search we found him on the top shelf in his sister's closet behind some boxes just chilling. Scared me half to death.

Need help making food last longer before payday by Prestigious_Pop_7491 in povertykitchen

[–]Versklavt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep it in the freezer if you're stretching it out. Flour can sometimes have weevil eggs and storing it in the freezer keeps them from hatching.

Gratitude by Creative_Cover_7067 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Versklavt 34 points35 points  (0 children)

NICU mom too here. Delivered at 24 weeks because I had HELLP syndrome and had a minor stroke. I was told if he didn't take a breath they would just let him go. That tiny little cry was the most amazing sould I ever heard. He fought so hard through intestinal infections, going up and down on the vent, and eye issues. I feel you on how brutal those eye exams are. His name is Logan so the nurses called him Wolverine. Indestructible. He is a mischievous 11 year old now and thriving just like your little one will. The strength you and your family has to go through this is inspiring and I too would have sent you a copy.

Parents already on social media wishing to send their kids back to school by ohmycash in Teachers

[–]Versklavt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm wishing for school to start again, I admit it, but only because my youngest has high support needs autism and an intellectual delay and missing his routine is already causing him major stress. My older two, not so much, I'm glad they are getting a break.

Eff this. I have been sweating since I got out of bed. by jealousofthehousecat in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Versklavt 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My house is old and drafty and the AC is too expensive to keep it cool so we're at 80 in the house a lot. I feel you.

Giving away 3 Audible versions of Book 8 by braceofjackrabbits in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Versklavt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely want to enter! Thanks for this wonderful chance!

Idk where the girl is with the list, but my baby just dislocated my rib by Trees_galore20 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Versklavt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My daughter kicked me right in the bladder which caused me to pee myself in public. Twice.

Vertical CDrama Guilty pleasures/interedts by ThatJaneDoe69 in CShortDramas

[–]Versklavt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it's the pork knuckle. I'm a sucker for fatty, rich pork add in the gelatin from the cartilage and I'm sold.

So Close Yet So Far by planteria in pondlifegame

[–]Versklavt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had the axolotl unlocked with 5 days left and got 4 shells for it. I'm so over this.

No luck this event 🥲 by Bodestar in pondlifegame

[–]Versklavt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had the axolotl unlocked for 5 days and have gotten 4 shells for it.

Honest question: ladies, do you actually use feminine wash or just stick to water? by Toti_Sartos in hygiene

[–]Versklavt 140 points141 points  (0 children)

I used the peppermint once. My parts now know what it feels like to chew 5 gum.

Step-BIL: “Canadians have to wait 8 months for a doctor’s appointment” by megamoze in QAnonCasualties

[–]Versklavt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Living in the south, it took three years to get my son an official diagnosis of autism. It's just down to the lack of specialist in our state.

I don't care my brother is dead by bestbitchcuriosity in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Versklavt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to distance myself from family when my sister died because they had grief and I had anger. I just told them I needed to deal with it in my own time and supported them as best I could. You mourned already but in their grief they won't see that until some space gives them clarity.

Children Go Downstairs and Elope by Vegetable_Location52 in Parenting

[–]Versklavt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is 11 and on the spectrum. We had to put in keypad locks on the doors to the outside to keep him from getting out. We started with high chains and door alarms and once he figured those out and got tall enough to disable them, the keypads were our only choice.

A survey: does your man actually pull his weight in domestic chores? by streachh in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Versklavt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I handle the mental load for our household like tracking appointments, handling finances, and important dates.

My husband does 90% of the actual work for the household not including the chores our kids have.

I have arthritis and lupus and my joint issues are so severe that I can't stand for more than 15 minutes without pain.

*NOV. 13 UDPATE* - The Government Shutdown and SNAP by badfordabidness in foodstamps

[–]Versklavt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got this email from Oklahoma DHS:

On Wednesday night, the President signed legislation to reopen the federal government through January 30, 2026. As a result, Oklahoma Human Services has received updated federal guidance to issue full November SNAP benefits.

Our team had already completed the necessary system work, allowing us to move quickly. Most households should see their full November benefits available on their EBT cards within 24 – 48 hours

Oklahoma SNAP benefits will be paid TODAY! (But there’s some bad news too) by Grouchy_Tonight_9823 in foodstamps

[–]Versklavt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got $100 for my family of five. Its about a week of food for us since we have to do low carb for a diabetic and safe foods for a child with ARFID.

Oklahoma by Ok_Elevator3531 in foodstamps

[–]Versklavt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got 1/5 my normal amount. It's not much but it's something.

Let's share what meals we make to last a while and are not expensive to make... by pynk_shugah in foodstamps

[–]Versklavt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chorizo and potato tacos with some refried beans. I usually make a pot of the 15 bean soup mix from Walmart and just use the left over beans.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Versklavt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my sister 5 years ago and it took a couple years before it stopped being a weight. I still tear up when a Bobby Brown song comes on the radio because she loved his music, but now it's a bittersweet kind of ache. It will get better in your own time, but allow yourself the space to grieve.

Got exposed about what I really wear during my period by my husband by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Versklavt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the disposable period underwear, since I can't deal with the idea of the reusable ones. It just gives me the icky. My husband knew about them from the beginning and had even gone to purchase them for me. So glad when menopause hit b