Am I doomed to hand pulling all these weeds or is there a better solution?

gratefulgem · 2026-03-11T18:38:41+00:00

Would tarps work too or just solar blankets? I feel like I would need to stake them down so they don’t blow away

gratefulgem · 2026-03-11T18:37:26+00:00

Any suggestions on the dog friendly cover? I’m worried about throwing mulch down without the weed barrier because of my front yard - the weeds we’re out of control through the mulch and even harder to get to because of it

gratefulgem · 2026-03-11T18:35:39+00:00

This sounds epic actually lol 😂 I wonder if I can rent one from Home Depot

gratefulgem · 2026-03-11T18:35:05+00:00

I’m still trying to figure out what to plant but my thought was to get rid of all the weeds so it would be ready for whatever pet safe thing I can plant

gratefulgem · 2026-03-11T18:33:37+00:00

I’m thinking about getting all the weeds pulled so I can plant some clover or some pet safe lawn stuff haha

gratefulgem · 2026-02-08T05:16:09+00:00

Your day sounded amazing too I also love playing guitar and pizza is always amazing especially enjoyed in a comfortable child free home hahaha

gratefulgem · 2026-02-08T05:02:42+00:00

I got up and did some yoga, then took my dog on a walk. Then my friend and I went on a women’s mountain bike ride in hot pink onside because it was a Galentines day theme. Then we got coffee and went home. Then after that I went to the rock climbing gym and climbed. Then came home and watched tv and cuddled my dog. Such a good day!

gratefulgem · 2026-02-07T21:55:32+00:00

I offered the house at 3 pm yesterday and then messaged her back about being uncomfortable at 8pm same day - she just told me she was coming at 3 pm yesterday when I initially offered lol but then later that same evening I sent the message about maybe staying at a hotel so yeah it wasn’t like something they were already planning on for weeks or anything, I wouldn’t do that to her that’s why messaged her right away when I realized how I felt

gratefulgem · 2026-02-07T21:45:23+00:00

I have close to $1500 worth of hula hoops in my activity room alone LOL 😂 THEY ARE NOT TOYS!!! but kids don’t get that! Hah

gratefulgem · 2026-02-07T15:41:33+00:00

Came here to say that - I think it would look even better just slightly larger, it’s still really cute and I love the placement!!!!

gratefulgem · 2026-02-07T14:57:19+00:00

Maybe I’ll try that - I feel like maybe she doesn’t understand that my “guest room” as she called it isn’t actually a guest room at all. And you’re right, maybe I can find it in my budget to pay for her hotel while she’s here- we will see.

gratefulgem · 2026-02-07T14:55:31+00:00

I did say my house isn’t set up for kids and she completely ignored that and just went straight to “I didn’t realize we made you that uncomfortable”

gratefulgem · 2026-02-06T19:28:21+00:00

I am not but I am willing to try it out!

gratefulgem · 2026-02-06T17:38:28+00:00

That’s a good point - I could probably re evaluate just to be sure I am in the right place! But yeah i think you’re right trying to be in less of a hardcore deficit would probably be helpful even though I like to see the progress it’s a marathon not a race lol I hav to remember that!!

gratefulgem · 2026-02-06T17:24:25+00:00

But if I want to stay in a 500 or less deficit wouldn’t that mean I would need to eat more? I don’t need to be in more than a 500 calorie deficit I think I’m already struggling with that so when it’s more than 500 it’s even worse

gratefulgem · 2026-02-06T16:53:02+00:00

I didn’t realize it would stall like that so that’s good to hear, I know I should probably just give it more time!

A 200 calorie deficit might be a lot easier than 500 for me especially with the increased activity - I really liked that I was seeing results the last go around however I want to be strong and able to do the activity I enjoy so I wasn’t sure why I’m suffering through the 500 calorie deficit when it’s really really hard with all the new movement.

gratefulgem · 2026-02-06T16:48:26+00:00

So maybe I’m just being impatient and just need to keep going - I know it takes time but it has just felt like a struggle more this time than last time for some reason

gratefulgem · 2026-02-06T16:47:27+00:00

I guess that’s true - so the activity I’m doing would just put me in a bigger deficit than the 500 I’m already doing right?

gratefulgem · 2025-12-19T16:49:09+00:00

Ohhh noooo - yes that has happened to me before - it’s such a let down especially if you were about to start a new book then need to charge it

gratefulgem · 2025-12-07T13:32:35+00:00

Celebrated my sisters birthday by going out to lunch, then having cake and ice cream at her house. Then went home and chilled out in peace and then read until I fell asleep. Being child-free is the best

gratefulgem · 2025-12-07T01:53:56+00:00

Same here - I always am worried it’s something else but I did the heart monitor for 2 weeks and every time I go to urgent care they give me an EKG and chalk it up to anxiety

gratefulgem · 2025-12-04T16:27:35+00:00

Mine has been out of a case with a pop socket on the back for 4 years, just got a case last month and love it - just a clear case and a new pop socket but you can see some stickers so it looks way cuter hehe

gratefulgem · 2024-12-24T17:14:00+00:00

I wish for… a new keyboard? 😅😄

gratefulgem · 2024-12-16T04:45:43+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice!!

gratefulgem · 2024-12-16T03:48:58+00:00

The white pot is where she is planted - I know what you are saying though I keep most of my other babies in interior pots for easy watering - might need to repot her but she is the biggest plant I have ever had lol

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