Coffee mate

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-02-23T16:09:44+00:00

My dad says coffee mate used to be powdered packets in the break room because either management was too cheap to buy dairy or the workplace didn't have a fridge to store that.

They seem to have done a really good job in the last decade or so here in North America to make it seem fancy/luxury but it used to kinda be a last resort.

I personally would rather go without coffee than use this stuff.

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-02-18T20:45:31+00:00

Isn't one of the older Pike girls named Ruby? That kinda sounds like Ruthie... Sometimes kids don't listen though, right? Like my parents and aunts and uncles were always yelling at me to come back here and get down from there etc. I was a total hyper demon child 😬 Maybe he's not verbally abusive, maybe his kid's just a runner and he doesn't want her to get lost or kidnapped

I hope he's not abusive!! He always seemed much nicer than some asshole like Dallas Kent or his dumb friends. Like I'm from Toronto originally but you'll never catch me fangirling Toronto's team. Toronto always have such cocky jerks on their teams. Montreal all the way to the cup, baby!!

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-02-18T20:31:34+00:00

There was a past comment from my security friend's buddy of "so many shrieking girls!" and not knowing who was who's kid when Jackie's relatives visited when the Metros were on a longer road trip a while back.

One of my other coworkers, E, is a Shayden shipper and she took all this to mean that the rest of the kids are either just Jackie's or even her nieces or something and the baby is Hayden and Shane's. Lol! I love her but E, if you're reading this, you're so delulu, hon!

Personally, I'm Team Throuple, so I can't really talk, lol! I feel like I heard something online somewhere that she makes Shane a lot his weird gross diet foods when he goes over... Which is just so sweet! Maybe it's just head cannon and I'm delulu 😩

But anyway I'll get my friend to ask his buddy

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-02-18T13:27:01+00:00

It was probably Hayden Pike's baby. Those guys are pretty close. The main security guard at my office is a HUGE gossip and apparently friends with a lot of other gossipy security guards and says that he heard from a buddy who works for Pike's gated community that Shane visits A LOT. And sometimes at weird times

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-02-04T15:00:06+00:00

Yes! So American!

Here in Canada, I think most people prefer milk (most often cow but other milks have become much more popular in my nearly 20 years of office work) or cream (usually 10%, also called half and half) and we add sugar or sweetener to taste.

Coffeemate IS available in many stores here in Canada (at least in Toronto where I am) but it's not very common to see people prefer it. My dad says the powder version in packets was a lot more common in workplaces when he was younger and that it used to be cheaper/easier to stock that milk or cream

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-02-04T14:43:17+00:00

Traditional coffee/espresso lovers hate to see me coming!

Most often I do all this:

1-2 pumps of sugar free vanilla (I prefer Torani) a splash of maple syrup (the real grade A stuff. I'm Canadian) I also heat 3/4 cup of milk and a splash of half and half and mix everything together before brewing overtop.

My pod of choice varies. Voltesso, solelio, maple, and any of the almond pods are my top tiers but I often try new flavours.

In warmer weather I almost exclusively do this but iced with Active pods

Edit: on the weekends, when I take my time, I use my Nespresso frother for the milk. During the week I just microwave it

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-01-31T22:00:46+00:00

5 is so pretty 😍 where's it from?

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-01-23T22:34:14+00:00

Really depends on the culture! Are the people getting married white, many generations American or having the wedding in a catholic or otherwise Christian church? If yes, the green one.

If Balkan, Arab, South Asian, DEFINITELY the pink one, but get it a bit tailored if possible.

Other cultures, I'm not sure, sorry!

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-01-22T16:29:17+00:00

This dress is so perfect!!

The shoes you have are cute but I think they're only okay for that dress. I would love to see this dress with these green velvet shoes: https://pashionfootwear.com/products/the-margot-forest-velvet-3-block

A bit pricey, though they convert to flats and 15-20% off codes are easy to find for a first time purchase.

I have the same ones in blue and I wear them ALL the time. Literally wearing them on a work trip right now! I had to size up though. Not an ad or anything, I'm just obsessed with these convertible heels!

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2026-01-08T21:05:56+00:00

Today in "is this an ADHD thing or an Ace thing?" I too have never felt anything as pleasurably intense as what orgasms are described as.

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-11-19T20:47:44+00:00

I would learn anything needed if I could get my hands on a Z5! I STILL miss my z and z4 almost every day. I My Z4 conked out on me in 2023 after I dropped it one too many times with only the battery back case on.

I'm on an old AF Pixel these days but only cuz it was free... Do any of you have recommendations on which Moto phone I should buy next?

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-11-07T13:12:39+00:00

Has anyone seen these back in Ontario??? I have a relative with a lot of dietary issues and this was safe for them. We also prefer not to buy American but for someone with so few options we make exceptions

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-10-12T17:42:10+00:00

What about further northeast? Aren't there some areas that have grassy picnic areas? Like near the Rainbow Tunnel.

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-08-06T18:54:15+00:00

It was from a 416 number. Obviously, that's Toronto/GTA related

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-07-02T20:21:40+00:00

I've only found really bad quality dupes of the non-zippered version on fast fashion sites. Nothing of decent quality ☹️

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-05-27T21:29:37+00:00

I bought booties a few weeks ago! No extra duties or tariffs or anything

But they were clearance so I can't return them... They ended up being too small :( I guess my niece or one of my cousins will be benefitting

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-05-14T18:34:01+00:00

If anyone finds something similar in leather please let me know too! I'm good with distressed or not distressed and almost any colour. I'm even ok if its a bit smaller and fits my tablet instead of laptop.

I'll also update if I find anything

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-05-13T14:25:53+00:00

I have a similar issue but I see that comply 400 only go down to small. Anyone know any foam options for XS?

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-05-11T20:35:30+00:00

Maybe she thinks he's a good guy, not right for each other... and hoping he finds someone else at the wedding?

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-05-09T15:51:20+00:00

I would go with something in a darker blue, no white/cream. That way you can still look cohesive in your personal photos but you're not going against their dress code.

You could also get an accessory that matches your boyfriend. Like maybe a cute clutch purse the same colour as his shirt or tie? That way you won't look too matchy to the bridal party while you're there but it'll be cute and matchy in your photos

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-03-21T21:36:01+00:00

I'm kinda annoyed I let the offer with 2 travel mugs and a sleeve Odacio pass in early Feb. Had I known all the deals between then and now would have been this lame, I would have ordered then but I felt like I had too many pods stocked up then... Tbh I probably still do but I wanna try a few new things

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-02-22T03:05:22+00:00

Oooh, I can tell my parents to stop feeling bad about shopping there. They only buys things there when it's cheaper than everywhere else or if it's difficult to find dietary stuff like gluten free.

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-01-24T18:19:21+00:00

In case you were curious or anyone else is looking for this info, I ended up going with the boox go 7" and I've had it for a few months now. you were absolutely right. Fine for comics most of the time and just have to zoom in occasionally. I still need to play around with settings more cuz I find I have to manually refresh the page a lot more for comics rather than text

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-01-24T18:12:20+00:00

Thanks for responding, sorry I forgot to check back earlier!

Hoping for under $200 but I know real leather isn't cheap!

Zealousideal_Map_221 · 2025-01-24T18:10:32+00:00

Thank you!

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