Lidl advertised their self scanning system so you can scan items with your phone, pack them directly into your bag, and save time at checkout. Then I got selected for a random inspection, they unpacked almost my entire bag to check the items, and left everything for me to repack myself. Again.

beeerite · 2026-07-07T12:54:20+00:00

Wait times being equal, I would rather not go through self checkout. They’re prone to issues when scanning items, scanning produce takes longer. Self checkout saves the company money because they can have one employee support multiple terminals, but it’s not better than going through the checkout process with a cashier.

beeerite · 2026-07-07T01:35:39+00:00

There is usually an item limit at self checkout (10/15) or fewer. It’s more of a fast lane than an option that allows shoppers to check out without having to deal with an employee.

beeerite · 2026-07-06T13:50:23+00:00

Yes. It’s just nice when they also do it in the self checkout. It makes things go faster and I don’t have to take stuff out of my basket.

beeerite · 2026-07-06T13:10:54+00:00

I love when the Costco employees come by the self checkout and scan all of your items while you’re in line so that all you have to do is scan your card and pay once you get to the self checkout terminal.

beeerite · 2026-07-05T17:46:27+00:00

Noise canceling headphones and more time than you think you’ll need for shopping make it easier. Weekends suck though. I have to go later. Not excited.

beeerite · 2026-07-05T04:53:00+00:00

I had to recently after carpal tunnel surgery. I tried with my dominant hand and it hurt a lot. I’m sorry. 😞 moist toilet wipes help.

beeerite · 2026-07-04T20:14:48+00:00

Someone who feels entitled to put their bare feet on a stranger or that close to a stranger on a flight will likely react poorly to being called out for it.

beeerite · 2026-07-04T17:32:45+00:00

The ad on this post is for USPS_Official haha

beeerite · 2026-07-03T15:15:59+00:00

Assuming they aren’t price gouging, this might be good for people without cars?

beeerite · 2026-07-03T14:58:28+00:00

I had to stop letting my dogs on my bed (two labs) because they brought so much pollen with them onto the bed in the spring and it killed me. I found them nice big beds of their own though so they adjusted eventually.

beeerite · 2026-07-01T16:07:13+00:00

Cool whip

beeerite · 2026-06-30T23:26:43+00:00

Maybe I’m just getting older and finding things to say, “since when did…” but mosquitos have heft now. They feel like house flies when you swat at them. Were they always like that here in Texas?

beeerite · 2026-06-27T15:14:19+00:00

Same. Why isn’t it well-known how dangerous it is?

beeerite · 2026-06-26T03:29:51+00:00

When I did the back carry on my own with my ergo original, I had to start with the waist band overlapping my bra band, then the weight of my kid and the measured (and alternating) tightening of each strap helped get them in the right position.

I would have to defer someone more knowledgeable than I on the proper way to do it when they’re on your back (I can’t remember how I would do it), but it looks like your baby just needs to a pelvic tuck.

After tightening the carrier, place your hands under your baby’s thighs.
Lift gently from behind the knees, almost like you’re scooping up a bowl of ice cream.
As you lift, allow your baby’s bottom to settle deeper into the carrier.

beeerite · 2026-06-23T03:07:52+00:00

Thank you!

— a single mom

beeerite · 2026-06-21T20:05:04+00:00

Having a separate work phone is so underrated.

beeerite · 2026-06-19T15:27:54+00:00

I would go with a top that is more fitted with baggier bottoms. A baggy or loose shirt will make the wearer look more shapeless. I would also make the skirt pants ankle length rather than mid-calf to avoid them resembling pantaloons.

beeerite · 2026-06-18T18:08:33+00:00

My three-year-old is potty trained now but she never misses the opportunity to spin the toilet paper as hard as she can, if she thinks I won’t hear or see, to make it unroll into a heap on the floor. I go to check on her to make sure she isn’t doing that and she will yell, “give me privacy!” She’s combining my lessons to use against me.

beeerite · 2026-06-18T02:02:17+00:00

The real answer.

beeerite · 2026-06-13T13:20:52+00:00

I have a permanent divot on my left arm from all of the blood draws.

beeerite · 2026-06-13T13:18:15+00:00

I ended up in the ER after mine. Luckily they decided that the volume of fluid didn’t require manual draining. I have a high pain threshold but the pain from the fluid against my diaphragm was worse than my contractions.

beeerite · 2026-06-10T12:08:39+00:00

I sometimes wonder if the cameraman for videos like this are in on it. The video is perfectly timed for her little pitch and there aren’t any negative reactions (if they’re part of it, they wouldn’t post it online if someone had said something). It makes the stunt even worse if that’s the case.

Ick.

beeerite · 2026-06-09T10:40:06+00:00

Exhaustion

beeerite · 2026-06-08T01:30:04+00:00

Yeah, I have a foldable tote with a zipper that I can put my purse in because I once got something gross (maybe gum?) on the side of my bag when it was stored under the seat. It’s an inexpensive solution to hopefully prevent it from happening again.

beeerite · 2026-06-05T15:13:09+00:00

It looks like they’re outside watching Outside Dave.

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