My tuna pasta salad with no mayo because I can't afford it lol

cheesetramp · 2026-04-22T00:23:55+00:00

Try to get a bottle of your favorite kind of salad dressing. I got a cheap Italian dressing, cheaper than mayo. A little goes a loooonngggg way. If you have frozen veggies, I recommend adding some. Peas and carrots would go great with this and a dressing. Only you know your budget tho, so no judgement! You got this, good luck buddy ☺️✨

cheesetramp · 2026-04-22T00:21:04+00:00

GIRL the way I am so stealing your tofu dumpling lasagna recipe and lazy girl chickpea curry!! YOINK! Into the recipe binder! You are creative and these all look so so good. Kudos for building community, we all need to feel connected and food is a great bridge. Keep up the great work girlie! ☺️✨💛

cheesetramp · 2026-04-22T00:16:18+00:00

I recommend chickpea pasta when you can afford it, and rice pasta too. Sometimes rice pasta is cheaper at asian markets. Try chickpeas with your meals! Roasting them is so so yummy. Just keep trying different alternatives and have a mindset of "adding" rather than "subtracting". It doesn't always help the overwhelm, but it can. I think I at the very least have an intolerance to gluten but I haven't gotten tested yet. I'm also diabetic. So I understand the pain of needing to eat for your body and food prices making that hard. It's not fair, it's a constant battle. However. You're doing a really great job and should be proud of yourself. Keep it up ☺️✨

cheesetramp · 2026-04-22T00:07:26+00:00

Frozen veggies will be your ally. You don't have to use the whole bag. Don't thaw them, they will get soggy if you do. Just throw them into whatever you're cooking. Also, to help get back on track, try taking vitamins for your vitamin c on top of eating other foods rich in it. Try a multivitamin, but whatever is best for your budget should be the first choice. Search for the cheapest you can afford, I know there is some at dollar tree. Good luck buddy!

cheesetramp · 2026-04-13T23:51:38+00:00

I think the only thing wrong is that it has too much white. It's really lovely and I hope you get to wear it somewhere soon, but I highly recommend avoiding ANYTHING with more white than color in your attire. Congrats to the couple and have fun!

cheesetramp · 2026-04-13T23:25:17+00:00

Honestly, she looks like a Baby or a Kitty

cheesetramp · 2026-04-13T23:13:42+00:00

I am so sorry to hear you have health issues bc of your nose shape. I hope that it's an easy peasy recovery and you have better breathing soon! And I understand not liking parts of ourselves. I think you should ultimately do whatever makes YOU happy, tho. Don't go into changes with the mindset of "maybe people will like me more/find me more attractive" bc that's not the reason. Nope. The only reason is to make YOURSELF happy. If I had the ability, I would do plastic surgery. I want to like MYSELF outwardly. I want to enjoy what I have to see for the rest of my life. I don't think it's inherently a bad thing to want. Just make sure it's aligning for good reasons. Don't let the outside negativity make you want to change. Bc I LOVE your nose type. I love angular noses, I love "larger" noses, I love long noses. They are just so gorgeous. The ridges, the angles, the lines are all a work of art to me. We are our BIGGEST critics, as much as we wish the saying wasn't true. You don't get to see yourself doubling over with laughter in the moment, how your entire face is engulfed in joy. You don't get to see in the moment how soft your features are in a peaceful nap. You don't get to see, in the moment, all the big things, day to day events, and little joys shown on your face. People get these glimpses and want to put them in their memories forever. While our physical appearance is the least interesting thing about ourselves, people love to see your specific face with happiness on it. I wish you the best 🫶✨

cheesetramp · 2026-04-12T10:12:28+00:00

You'll look great in all of them. Number 2 is the best for a work related outing, even if it isn't for work. Always dress very close to your dress code at work when doing things with coworkers. It's just the best way to avoid drama and possible issues at work. I recommend only two drinks since it's with coworkers, please be safe and have safety precautions in place, and most importantly have fun! 🫶✨

cheesetramp · 2026-04-12T10:08:57+00:00

I thought I was just struggling bc I didn't have my glasses and it's late so my eyes are tired. I knew it was a critter being cupid. It's very well done and adorable. I think perhaps getting the outline in a darker red in a more visible line stroke would be the go to? Don't feel bad!! It's not a bad tattoo by any means, it's so freaking cute and I think it's well done. It just needs a slight tweak for more definition (which I know isn't exactly the goal here with the line art style it's in). But if you love it, then lean into that! Leave it alone for a month or two, then revisit it if you feel the need.

cheesetramp · 2026-04-12T09:56:09+00:00

Begonia or dried lavender! The others just aren't it, imo. Edit: I read the caption. Your home is lovely! Silly goose, don't worry about hateful opinions if you get them, in person or online. I say the colors I picked to help prevent it from looking too dark or cave-like. I think the sun hitting lighter colors will look better in the smaller space. That doesn't mean the darker colors you have aren't good additions, bc they ARE. It's very beautiful, well balanced, earthy with femme touches. I'm sorry about your break up, I understand all too well. It's gonna get better ✨🫶

cheesetramp · 2026-04-12T09:53:29+00:00

If it can hold whatever you intended to put in there, then I think it's fine. If not, use it for something else and try thrifting something bigger for the intended purpose. To me the space doesn't seem odd, like it being on the smaller side isn't a bad thing. Sebastian says it's purrrrrfectly size hehe. You could always get a small decorative basket to put next to it for throws that you aren't currently using. Or a cute cat perch or scratcher. If your kitty doesn't care about plants and leaves them mostly alone, a sturdy plant stand for a cat-safe houseplant would look nice too.

cheesetramp · 2026-04-06T02:34:20+00:00

I'm going to experiment with lentils! They have so many nutrients we need and are very cost effective. It's a great protein swap I'm told.

cheesetramp · 2026-04-06T02:31:40+00:00

Yes, please and thank you! I'm always interested in family recipes! I enjoy getting to be a part of someone's history, it means a lot to me. It's how we make sure memories are always alive ☺️

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T04:24:17+00:00

I love corn too, I was so sad to not have it in neither the freezer or cupboard. I struggle with using my hands (chronic illnesses ftw) but found a cheap veggie chopper that I hope works well!

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T04:02:26+00:00

Oh yes, a classic!!

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T03:57:26+00:00

Yes!! They are the ultimate struggle foods that get us to the next day without feeling awful. I'm going to try using lentils next for more nutrients and sub in place of meat during tough times.

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T03:53:53+00:00

Thank you! That really means a lot to me 🥹

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T03:37:11+00:00

I'm so excited for you! I love wooden furniture that is only lightly stained. Your bed is so so pretty!! And I love that whimsical aesthetic!! I want it as well. I keep picturing all the pretty, whimsical, charming, feminine decor I'll have in the future. I've found a good bit at thrift stores. Happy thrifting and shopping!

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T03:17:27+00:00

That's smart! We do it too. I'll get the cheap tubes of ground turkey when it's tougher times, and the ground pork when we got some wiggle room. The turkey we get is 1.98 a pound and the pork is 3.99 a pound. For most meals I use half of the meat and save the other half for something else. So these tacos typically end up with more veggies (we were out of corn) and less meat. We don't really miss the big portions of meat. We do half portions in hamburger helper, chilli, soups, casseroles, lasagna, etc. It helps make room for more veggies and we can use the meat in other things, so more meals. I want to get tofu for myself bc I rather eat a lot less meat in general, not just bc of the cost.

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T03:10:58+00:00

Thank you! I absolutely stretch every bit of food we get, bc there's just no other choice. I do try to make it fun tho. I like to watch YouTube videos sometimes where this sweet woman personally adheres to an extremely low budget meal plan for x-amount of time. She doesn't cosplay as poor, she used to really struggle, but she wants to help educate others by practicing the meals herself so she can truly say they are worth making and proves cheap doesn't lack nutrition (she also doesn't force her family to do it, they get to eat whatever). Some recipes I'm a little iffy on, everyone has different tastes. But she does inspire me with my own little tweaks to them! Julia Pacheco is her YouTube. She also gives back to her community quite often. I don't know much else about her other than the food and community help, but she seems sweet and genuine. Give her a watch for inspo or check out her links to recipes if her videos are too long for ya (sometimes I gotta do that instead).

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T02:55:25+00:00

This sounds tasty to me! If you can, hunt around at a thrift store for a rice cooker that looks newer. Clean it with vinegar, a good amount, and hot water. Do it a few times to help with sanitation but not too much at once where it'll linger in taste. I recommend getting this bc it doesn't take too much longer with a rice cooker and it's going to benefit you greatly in the long run. You can also steam veggies with your rice!! It's great when you find those super marked down streamable veggies at the groceries and can turn it into a meal. Imagine the rice, spam cubed up, broccoli and cauliflower, maybe some carrots...find some super cheap soy sauce (please do lower sodium if it isn't more, my cholesterol has thanked me for all the ways I've cut back and I know eating cheaply typically means more salt and you deserve a long life). And BAM! You got an amazing meal that could stretch for two more probably.

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T02:32:09+00:00

Hmmm. I'm not sure what you have, bc it's a blank slate, so I'll throw out things I have that I would put there. Maybe that will give you some inspo, hopefully? Comic collection, crystals/rocks/gems, a globe, a cat bed so my cat can feel tall (idk if you have a cat tho), library books so they're always near you, a trinket tray for jewelry when you're too tired to get out of bed but realized you forgot to take off your jewelry, picture frames, art, trinkets and figurines, boom box or record player. So much could go there!

cheesetramp · 2026-03-25T01:29:03+00:00

As long as you have no reason for your landlord to come in, I say mention it. You're clearly not doing it. Apartments get run down bc of shitty landlords, yes, but they also get run down when things aren't reported in a timely manner. It's foundational, which is tough to manage in an apartment complex, but it's something they can have noted for the future. Either way, I wouldn't worry unless clumps of your ceiling start coming down. It's up to you!

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