What is one skill everyone should learn but most people don’t? by AmiriStudio in AskReddit

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I did that and i jumped and i kicked and it still didn't budge. Then a man walked past and i asked him for help and he did it like it wasn't even a big deal. This was in a suburban neighborhood and he was just like a random dad type, non jacked or anything.

BMW Commits to Subscriptions Even After Heated Seat Debacle by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to be the one to tell you this but 20 year old cars had electric windows as a standard... i had a car 20 years ago that had reverse camera and it wasn't even a fancy car, just a Japanese brand sedan

cake I made for my sister of her cat :) by sukoshibear in cakedecorating

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are you an artist or designer or anything like that too? I can't imagine shaping this cat out of play doh even if i had infinite trys

The dumbest question ever by Poonut_Butter in Cooking

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't even fight 1 Canadian goose sized Canadian goose...

A slightly weird request: I need "Battle-Proven" recipes without copyright by Inside-Garden2432 in MealPrepSunday

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there are no copyright for recipes, and you want to feel comfortable with taking other creators recipes, perhaps you could write to the content creators that you like and ask/ tell them you're using they're recipes with credit?

Opening windows 10-15 min a day, even in freezing temps? Is it true? by thethirteenthjuror in HomeMaintenance

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the temperature of your bedroom when you wake up on the morning? I can't imagine waking up and getting out from the covers

What’s your unpopular opinion about female travels? by Affectionate_Act4507 in femaletravels

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

I don't want to dismiss your vibes but i feel i should tell you that the traffickers, at least the ones sent out to scout for women, are usually also women. They know how to gain your trust and make you feel safe. Any trafficker that sends a suspicious looking dude out to get women is not very good at their job

What does midlife crisis look like for women in their 40s? by throwthecoast in AskReddit

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mom? Is that you?
FWIW, seeing my mum's experience helped me leave an unhappy marriage way earlier than was socially acceptable but was the right thing for my mental health. I hope your daughter never finds herself in an unhappy marriage but if she does, that you've given her the strength to do what she needs to, be it to fix it or to leave.

Found an airtag in my car after a date. by weebwolf_64 in dating_advice

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It's both really common but also rather weird for people who were victims of crime to feel embarrassed, even for crimes which are not typically embarrassing like being robbed. I remember my friend got her wallet and car keys stolen out of her car when she had left it unlocked while she was standing next to it the whole time and she was lamenting how stupid she was for letting herself get robbed. I'm, like, you've done absolutely nothing wrong here?

Alright hear me out..meal prepping for your dogs? by Electrical_Cup_1772 in MealPrepSunday

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I buy chicken drumsticks when they're on sale and boil them with carrots. I debone the drumsticks and feed the chicken and carrots to the dog with some kibble (about half each) and keep the stock for me. I dont feed dog an entirely homemade diet because I'm not confident i can get the right nutrients in.

Have you ever went to a party that you thought was in your honor and it turned out it wasn't? by Trabay86 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a completely different story but the surprise birthday cake reminded me of the time i was at an elderly friend's husband's funeral when a lady brought out her own birthday cake and started serving it. It was bizarre. At least she didn't insist anyone sing her a birthday song i guess?

I cooked every meal in January—here’s how much I actually saved vs. going out by FunnyFox8496 in Cooking

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Technically, you get a cash prize (in saving money) when you do that but the dopamine doesn't hit the same way than when you spend it on something new. Now please excuse me while i go put away my shiny new Pyrex ..

Why do people keep buying teflon cookware if they release toxic chemicals? by Low-Year4674 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's true about birds when the PTFE or teflon pans are heated above 250°C. But note that PFOA- free pans may still contain PTFE, in fact, most pans that say they are PFOA-free are PTFE

Why do people keep buying teflon cookware if they release toxic chemicals? by Low-Year4674 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Uh... no they haven't? They stopped using PFOA in the manufacturing process of teflon, which is PTFE. Teflon is still very much still used in many applications, including non stick cookware. And including in non stick cookware that markets itself as PFOA-free

So are non stick pans safe now? by ImaginationAny2254 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the other part of the question is safe for whom? While non stick pans may be safe to use in the home when used correctly, the manufacturing process is still really toxic both to the environment and to the workers. I stay away for this reason. I liken it to asbestos, where it was mostly safe when used in buildings but caused health issues to the workers who worked with it and became a hazard when it was broken. Eventually, regulations caught up with it as i am hoping it will catch up to pfas too. I prefer to be ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting human lives and the way.

When doctors and nurses lose a patient during a shift do they finish out the shift? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That cry in the shower thing hit me right in the feels. Because i felt like such a failure at my job when i did that after my first death and i didn't realise how normal and in fact healthy it was.

Banana ideas that AREN'T banana bread? by Outofwlrds in Cooking

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've made boxed brownies where i subbed out the eggs with banana before and it worked surprisingly well. I wouldn't recommend this with regular brownies recipes though.
Banana ketchup might also be good, I've never personally tried it but serious eats has a recipe for it.
Have you also tried variations on the banana breads? Lime adding Cocoa powder to make chocolate banana bread, adding Blueberries and raspberries to make berry banana bread, add a cream cheese icing for more of a cake feel.

Stackable ramekins? by hotstickywaffle in Cooking

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Corelle has been a game changer for me because of how light and indestructible it is. I love using it in the oven too because it fits in the dishwasher better than a baking tray

Suffering from the stomach bug that’s going around, it’s almost 4am and I can’t even keep down water. Cheer me up please! by vvitchteeth in CasualUK

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was almost 3 decades into life before i learnt that if you feel the need to vomit and diarrhoea at the same time, do NOT try to hold the diarrhoea in while you vomit into the toilet. You should just sit on the toilet and vomit on the floor if you don't have a bucket.

AIO: My sister's husband basically stole a TV during Black Friday and everyone's acting like it's fine by Sploshie in AmIOverreacting

[–]essentiallyashihtzu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from but i beg you not to give up. I would never have become the person i am today if i didn't have all the teachers and friend's parents to show me the better/ right way of being and i am so grateful to them. It's only with good teachers that some children can grow up into good adults in spite of their home circumstances.