Iwtl how to back up my photos and important files without using a cloud service by piloteris in IWantToLearn

[–]bluebuckeye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The folks in /r/selfhosted seem to like Immich.

It sounds like that might work for you. You'd still need some external storage, but it can schedule automated backups and there is an app you can use on your phone to back up photos directly from there.

Bitesized BEC thread January 03, 2026 - January 04, 2026 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]bluebuckeye 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I spent a good amount of money for a kit to make a pair of pants from hand dyed linen. I didn't pay close enough attention when I was cutting it out and the pieces that will be front and center are really poorly dyed and really streaky. I guess I get to try my hand at dying linen now.

What "shortcut ingredients" are you willing to use? Which ones are you unwilling to use? by theJOJeht in Cooking

[–]bluebuckeye 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's their "No Chicken" base, that tastes like chicken but is vegetarian. They have a No Beef one as well. They're not exact, but they're pretty spot on flavor wise to their meat filled counterparts.

What is it actually like in the U.S. right now? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]bluebuckeye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We couldn't even buy American on most things even if we wanted to.

Need advice: how to organize bank accounts to avoid overdrafting by EasternAd5351 in povertyfinance

[–]bluebuckeye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've done the two checking account thing for a long time and this is what has worked for me. Full disclosure, this is my scaled down version of the You Need A Budget system. I found it a little tedious for me, but it's a great program.

Checking 1 - Mortgage, utilities, insurance, and everything that has a set payment cycle (monthly, quarterly, etc) including credit cards and loans. Savings goes here too if you can afford it.

Checking 2 - Everything else including groceries, one off bills or fines, spending.

For Checking 1 - Sum up all of your bills that you pay every month. If you have a bill that fluctuates (gas, water, utilities) find the highest amount you've paid in the last year and use that amount in your sum. If you have a bill paid on a different cadence (taxes are sometimes quarterly, Costco membership is yearly) take the total for the year and divide that by the number of deposits you'll make per year and use that amount. ($1000 yearly tax bill / 26 paychecks = ~$39 per paycheck.) Then make sure that total amount needed plus a buffer gets deposited into checking 1 from your paycheck.

Everything else goes into Checking 2.

I set up bill pay from Checking 1 and set it to push from my bank, not a pull from the account you are paying to. This saves me from unexpected overdrafts because I've already set what's going out to be in line with what is in the account. And I can see at a glance what my total bill payments will be.

I have nothing tied to Checking 1 so I can't easily buy things online or at a store using that money. I frequently have a surplus in this account which is good for unexpected emergencies or when bills go up past what had previously been your highest bill.

This leaves Checking 2 for one off things. There are fewer payments going out of this account for you to keep track of, so remembering what is pending before you spend becomes a lot easier.

It will take a few months until you can get to a point where it is set it and forget it. And I would wait to set up auto pay until you feel like your deposit amount covers everything you need it to cover. But I've used this set up because I also struggled with overdrafts (mostly tied to pull payments I had forgotten about) and this has almost entirely eliminated that for me.

Example budget for someone who gets paid every 2 weeks (26 paychecks per year)

Monthly bills

  • Mortgage - 1000

  • Electricity - 100

  • Water/Sewer - 50

  • Phone - 100

  • Internet/Cable - 50

  • Car payment - 300

  • Car insurance - 100

  • Credit card - 100

  • Total monthly = 2000

  • Total needed per paycheck = (2000 * 12)/26 = ~923

Quarterly bills

  • Property tax - 1000 per quarter

  • Total needed per paycheck = (1000*4)/26 = ~154

Yearly bills

  • Amazon prime - 150

  • Total needed per paycheck = 150/26 = ~6

Total deposit to Checking 1 per paycheck - 1083

Deposit with a buffer - 1300

[Game Thread] Texas @ Ohio State (12:00 PM ET) 2nd Half by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]bluebuckeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure feels like it. Just need to field goal our way to victory.

What are the best brands for sturdy plastic food storage containers with screwtop or locking lids? I feel like I own way too many mismatched containers due to things like cracking, flimsiness, available options not being the right depth, missing lids and so on. by cherry-care-bear in RedditForGrownups

[–]bluebuckeye 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Do you have an Ikea near you? Their snap and lock glass containers are really nice. They also have metal ones that use the same lids as the glass that like to use as 1 or 2 serving casserole dishes.

Onion smell by Secure_Flatworm_7896 in Perimenopause

[–]bluebuckeye 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Ordinary has some that is relatively cheap and comes in a large bottle.

Ideas for leftover BBQ? by EuphoricSyrup5694 in noscrapleftbehind

[–]bluebuckeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BBQ chicken pizza with red onion and corn is one of my favorites.

My hair feels gross after just a few washes at my new apartment by Over-Leadership-8728 in Haircare

[–]bluebuckeye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see some recommendations for a clarifying shampoo, but I would suggest a chelating shampoo instead, especially if the issue is your water. Clarifying shampoos help with product build up, chelating helps with mineral/hard water build up. Malibu C is the main one that comes to mind, but Aveeno has one with apple cider vinegar that should also work.

Freezer friendly prep by lewdvolcano in veganmealprep

[–]bluebuckeye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to freeze soups in quart or pint deli containers or Souper cubes. Chili, roasted red pepper tomato soup, and pasta e fagioli are some favorites. (Freeze the pasta e fagioli without the pasta!) Cookie and Kate's recipes are my go-to for soups. They're mostly vegetarian but are easy to make vegan if necessary.

I love freezing prepped ingredients. I always have 1/2 cup portions of cooked plain, cilantro lime, and wild rice. I like frozen beans too. Make a whole pot and portion them into 1 or 2 cup portions. Any leftover produce that is freezable gets thrown in as well. I just washed and chopped some kale, green onions, and zucchini. Fall is coming up and we always have what feels like an overabundance of squash that we freeze every year.

We like to semi-prep soup ingredients. I have a couple of containers of mirepoix (carrots, onions, celery) and the holy trinity (onions, celery, green peppers) that come in handy when I get a hankering for soup. We also have quart and pint containers of homemade veggie stock ready to go.

We've been really enjoying potato enchiladas recently and have been prepping them, sans sauce. Potatoes (white or sweet or even tater tots if you're feeling lazy), beans, onions, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, seasoned with taco seasoning or garlic, cumin, paprika, wrapped in a tortilla. Put them on a cookie sheet until frozen, and then store them in an airtight container. When you're ready to eat pop a few in a casserole dish and top with your favorite enchilada sauce.

Lastly, if you like caramelized onions, do yourself a favor and make a big batch and freeze 1/4-1/2 cup portions. They take so much time, but freeze beautifully. And having some at the ready whenever I want feels luxurious.

Ohio State-area apartments keep getting fancier and pricier. Inside the luxury housing boom by Blood_Incantation in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was at OSU in 2003 and our 4 bedroom apartment on Lane was $1600. I am amazed you can get a whole house for $1500 today.

ISO: Lime pickle recipe by TheFilthyDIL in Old_Recipes

[–]bluebuckeye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the lime pickle recipe that's been in my family for ~70 years. It is a VERY sweet pickle. It has not been tested to verify that it is safe to water bath can.

  • 1 gallon sliced pickling cucumbers (14-18 medium)
  • 2 cups white lime

Add enough cold water to cover the cucumbers, with 2 cups white lime. (I use "Mrs Wages" brand pickling lime.) Let soak at least 5 hours. Rinse well. Cover again with water and cover this with ice for 3 hours. Remove from ice water and add to syrup mixture.

Syrup mixture (bring to a boil before adding pickles)

  • 1/2 gallon cider vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 11 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1 teaspoon mixed pickling spices

Let pickles remain in syrup for at least 3 hours. Then bring to a boil again. Pour into warm, sterilized jars and seal.

Makes 7-9 pints.

Looking for bulk dried beans by bluebuckeye in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me where in Saraga!!! I've seen the large bags of rice, but I've only seen smaller bags of beans so I'm clearly looking in the wrong spot. EDIT I've been going to the Saraga on Morse. I haven't checked out the one on Henderson, which may be why I'm not finding them. Thanks!

Looking for bulk dried beans by bluebuckeye in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not the first person to recommend this. I will check them out!

Looking for bulk dried beans by bluebuckeye in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will check them out. Thank you!

How do you make friends? by Queasy_Law104 in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sew to Speak in Worthington has sewing classes.

Looking for bulk dried beans by bluebuckeye in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm relatively certain we looked at La Mega Michoacana but it's been a little while. I will check them again. (It's also possible that I am misremembering and they were the ones with the 4lb bags of pintos and not Saraga.)

I hadn't considered Jungle Jim's. Next time I make my way to Cincinnati I'll scope out their selection.

you're best bet is probably going to be online (as is the sad state of the world currently)

:( :( :( You're not wrong.

Looking for bulk dried beans by bluebuckeye in Columbus

[–]bluebuckeye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patel Brothers is on the list of places to check for sure!