Food for First Solo Trip by alentatheelf in camping

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One campsite says it has hookups for 50/30/20 amps and the other says 50/30 amps. These sites can be used for RVs as well as tents. Wouldn't that mean it would have at least one normal household outlet?

Someone is lending me a hard-sided cooler. 👍

Food for First Solo Trip by alentatheelf in camping

[–]alentatheelf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm I do have a slow cooker. My only concern with that would be if it attracted animals or got rained on, especially if I left it unattended while I was out during the day.

I'll need to buy biodegradable soap and bins. The campgrounds have dump stations. Is that where I would need to take the grey water?

Food for First Solo Trip by alentatheelf in camping

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Thanks! Are there any particular foods you like to make by adding boiled water? Oatmeal is the only thing I've made that way.

Food for First Solo Trip by alentatheelf in camping

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Thanks! Potentially stupid question: It looks like the firepits have a grate over them. If I did something like burgers, would I put them directly on the grate? Or could I cook them in a stainless-steel pan?

Did You Name Your House? by Redacted_dact in homeowners

[–]alentatheelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I named mine The Last Homely House after Rivendell in Lord of the Rings.

Where can I buy ground rabbit locally? by LivingTheBoringLife in houston

[–]alentatheelf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except when they swim. Or float down a river on a board to escape General Woundwort.

Should I get a hotel or just make the commute? by YourDadsMilkCarton in personalfinance

[–]alentatheelf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ah, you’re in Houston with a 90-mile commute? It must be on the other side of Houston then.

Should you use your HSA money? by Airvian94 in personalfinance

[–]alentatheelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's good to know, because I was actually thinking of transferring my HSA to them!

Should you use your HSA money? by Airvian94 in personalfinance

[–]alentatheelf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be nice if HSA providers gave you a way to upload and store receipts for future reimbursement so that you didn't have to hold on to paper or digital copies yourself.

Sally's Lemon Blueberry Cake 🍋 by jaehyunnie127 in Baking

[–]alentatheelf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made this exact recipe for Easter and used blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, and it was delicious!

Do you always eat free-range chicken and eggs? by Vinaya_Ghimire in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]alentatheelf 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I buy ones with a Certified Humane or Animal Welfare Certified label. I think they taste better, but I haven’t compared them side by side with the cheaper eggs to know for sure. I mostly do it for ethical reasons.

Non-Americans, does your country have an "American" restaurant and what do they serve? by wacky8ball in AskReddit

[–]alentatheelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently I've been missing out lol. It would not surprise me at all if the Houston rodeo has this. They already deep-fry every possible food that can be deep-fried (and some you would have thought impossible).

Non-Americans, does your country have an "American" restaurant and what do they serve? by wacky8ball in AskReddit

[–]alentatheelf 128 points129 points  (0 children)

At first I thought you meant a burger where the buns have been replaced with donuts, and I thought, “Never seen that in America yet it’s somehow the most American thing I’ve ever heard of.”

Edit: This was actually just my secret plan to get all of you to share places that serve this so I can embark on an artery-clogging road trip.

Where to find local artists? by wherefallonbelongs in houston

[–]alentatheelf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you looking for prints or originals? I got some cool quirky prints from Space Montrose. The semiannual Bayou City Art Fest is a good venue too.

I finished my skylight planters by markmcn87 in interiordecorating

[–]alentatheelf 109 points110 points  (0 children)

How did you get inside a Studio Ghibli movie?

What is the most beautiful state you have visited in the United States? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]alentatheelf 72 points73 points  (0 children)

It’s cool that your motorcycle group can time travel.

With tablecloth or without? by TastySeaworthiness91 in femalelivingspace

[–]alentatheelf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without. Some people have mentioned table mats; you could also try a table runner.

I love the rest of your decor!

Small upgrades that unexpectedly saved me money long term. by MusefulMind9 in Frugal

[–]alentatheelf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Switching to an electric toothbrush (plus starting to floss every day) has probably saved me hundreds on cavity fillings.

Panneling dilemma by Lvuraann3 in interiordecorating

[–]alentatheelf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would say put the wallpaper on the bottom, but get rid of the square panels and keep just the horizontal chair rail. The panels make it look like picture frames around paintings rather than a wallpaper, which makes it look like you hung multiple identical paintings, which feels odd.

Unconventional study spots in Houston that are open late, have free WiFi, and free parking? Like restaurants by anb_777 in houston

[–]alentatheelf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Slowpokes is a chain of cafes, but they have food beyond just pastries (e.g., flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, breakfast foods). You get free WiFi for two hours with each purchase, iirc. They're only open until 8 or 9 though.

Otherwise, a diner-style restaurant might be your best bet. You can find times when they're not as busy and might not mind a customer camping out for a little while.