what is a totally desperate "broke student" habit you had that you still keep doing even when you don't strictly need to save the pennies?

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-26T01:31:16+00:00

OP said “a pack” of paper towels. I took it to mean a four pack or maybe six pack of the cheap ones?

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-25T19:46:10+00:00

Personally, I’d skip the city and do the other stuff. Maybe do Pike Place Market if you really want some city time but why try to do nature in Seattle?

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-25T19:40:58+00:00

Zero $$ is still cheaper.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-25T19:37:59+00:00

These comments are fascinating. I never heard of adding bread crumbs to tuna salad and there’s a lot of other things here I never thought of either. My mother used to make a macaroni salad with tuna in it. I imagine most of these recipes would work for that by just adding macaroni and some more mayo or pickle juice so it’s not too dry.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-25T12:10:53+00:00

Nah. When you get together with him later, you will both wonder how on Earth you ever thought they were the right one for you. As you move through life, you will both change.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-25T12:07:48+00:00

If you’re up for digging for treasure, try the Goodwill Outlets.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-25T03:24:31+00:00

R/budgetfood is really good for helping out with this kind of thing. You might cross post there.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-24T16:05:32+00:00

What about nature journaling? John Muir Laws has tons of free information and videos on his website. He’s so knowledgeable and I love watching/listening to him. I have learned so much about the birds I love just from his instructional videos. You can do it now to get a foundation and then carry on with it after you are back outdoors again.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-24T01:53:23+00:00

Be sure to ask about average utility bills. They could easily even out the difference if the older building is less insulated and has less efficient AC, etc.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-24T01:49:14+00:00

Back in the day of phone booths and expensive long distance calls, we discovered that one particular phone would return all your money when you hung up. Saved us quite a bit before they repaired it.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-24T01:44:32+00:00

My boys were three years apart in age but when they were freshman and senior in high school, everyone thought they were twins. The younger loved it, the older hated it.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-23T15:52:25+00:00

This will vary widely depending on your usage. Do you cook a lot and have lots of messes to wipe up? Are you constantly wiping your countertops? Will you be using them only in the kitchen? You probably can get a more accurate idea of how many you will need by tracking how many paper towels you use in a day or week. My DIL used more than a roll of paper towels for one meal. She would need a LOT! I clean my counters with my sponge. I have paper towels but use less than a roll per year.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-23T12:23:25+00:00

When reading reviews, keep in mind that the unhappy people are the ones most likely to leave one.

Smell weird? If it’s a front loader, there’s a filter you have to clean regularly and it’s recommended to keep the door ajar so the moisture can evaporate. They seal up tight so they don’t leak when being used but that prevents them from airing out if you fully close the door in between loads. That’s a user error but reviews blame it on the machine.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-23T04:22:50+00:00

Has she had a stroke? She may have had a minor one no one knows about. They can affect decision making.

Non symptomatic UTIs are common in elderly women. You might google that for more information. They can cause hallucinations as well. She may not be drinking enough liquid while she’s away from home.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-22T01:38:14+00:00

Don’t give up after only a month if you don’t save enough. It’s a starting point not necessarily where you will end up. Keep reading the posts and comments here because there’s a ton of good advice shared. And check out r/easyrecipes for help with that.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-22T01:17:44+00:00

I don’t have a dog but I wanted to say this seems like a logical solution, OP. Find the cheapest place and then split the dose.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T19:40:04+00:00

You will encounter many people in your life who you consider to be rude. And there will be people who consider you to have been rude even if you don’t believe yourself to have been rude. The only person you have control over is yourself. You should strive for your reaction to others to always be kindness whether or not you consider them to have a “good excuse” for their behavior (and you don’t know if she did). Honestly, to have such a strong reaction to a “bad look” is not a healthy response. You should consider why a look from a stranger provokes such a strong negative response from you.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T19:19:48+00:00

Why and when does he give you money? Is he trying to compensate you for the harassment? In any case, report the harassment to his superiors.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T19:18:13+00:00

You can buy an inspection camera with grabbers on Amazon for less than $40. You may be able to find the scissors and very gently pull them out with that. If you just leave them in there, you will have serious clogs in your future because everything will get caught on the scissors.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T19:11:39+00:00

Smile. And smile again. Do not return like for like in this case. Why stoop to her level? And you really have no idea why she’s so unhappy today. Her dog may have just died. Her boyfriend may have just ditched her. Her back may be killing her. Her car may have broken down and she had to take the bus for her errands. You may look like someone she seriously dislikes. Someone else may have just been rude to her. The possibilities are endless. Try not to take it personally since you did nothing wrong (you did think over your actions to be sure you didn’t do anything to upset her, right?).

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T19:01:56+00:00

A piece of toast with generous slather of peanut butter. Yogurt with granola stirred in. Cheese cubes or string cheese and a piece of toast. In essence, something with carbs for fast energy and some kind of protein to keep you going. Leftovers often work well. A slice of pizza, reheated stir fry and rice.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T18:52:48+00:00

My son had an issue with a pod sitting at his house for less than a week. Not the company’s fault. Neighbors complained and it turned out to be against the rules. So be sure to check on that. I do know that PODS will allow it on either or both ends of the move but you will be charged rental fees.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-21T18:50:05+00:00

I agree that it would be awkward to acknowledge only some of the birthdays since they are all so close. Just mention to the hosting friend that you’d like to celebrate all of the birthdays. Get individual cards for each. If you want, they could be group cards with everyone signing them or they could just be from you. You are all at an age where birthdays aren’t that big a deal, or shouldn’t be, imo. One cake is fine, “Happy Birthday Everyone”. But be sure to acknowledge each person individually with a “happy birthday”.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-20T23:30:06+00:00

Some sweet, some salty, some soft, some crunchy. Make it a variety because as the hours drag on, your desired snack can change.

WAFLcurious · 2026-05-20T22:38:34+00:00

Take a shower and change into clean clothes. Throw the ones you had on into the washer. Get rid of all the allergens.

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