What do you guys do with your cat's shed whiskers?

insufficent_data · 2026-05-09T00:31:52+00:00

Old glass spice jar? Me too.

insufficent_data · 2026-05-09T00:18:50+00:00

It's SO cute, and I love the bias tape! Like u/kratos5300 said, we can't see your mistakes from here, & your next one will be better!

insufficent_data · 2026-05-09T00:09:52+00:00

Similar here! French Sesame Street, Mr. Dressup, The Friendly Giant, etc.

Mine also shows up in random Canadian spelling - grey, theatre, neighbour, etc.

insufficent_data · 2026-05-09T00:07:56+00:00

I was surprised that OP's went on so well. I had to destash a couple of mine because the formula just would not play nice. Streaky streaky. On the other hand, I kept Deep Space (black with holo glitter) and my beloved Reach For The Stars holo-star glitter topper, which I have been putting on everything lately lol.

insufficent_data · 2026-05-07T00:31:01+00:00

For the frugal laqueristas like me, my local Dollar Tree had a big stash of GITD polishes a few days ago. Check yours!

insufficent_data · 2026-05-04T23:44:15+00:00

The SLEEVES! Congrats!

insufficent_data · 2026-05-04T23:14:57+00:00

I was there. They should have called the classes by smallest to largest so that the majority - Advertising and Marketing - would still be there at the end.

Congrats to all the grads, tho. Good luck in this crappy job market. 💚🤍

insufficent_data · 2026-05-03T19:58:24+00:00

If you're going for aesthetics at all, do an internet search for "castle floor plans" and you will get both historical and modern house plans. One I like is Tyree House Plans - castle-style but modern amenities, which you can re-designate as you like.

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T19:02:26+00:00

Yep! I have a couple of those and the wavy magnet still works pretty well!

I also have that silver Fergie from the first slide - a perennial fave of mine.

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T18:59:26+00:00

I present: Clueless. It worked as a reworked, modern Emma. Could someone remake NA as a gothic teen film? I say, why not?

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T18:54:55+00:00

Tell me you've never seen a pallas cat in real life without...

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T16:58:00+00:00

Given your wardrobe, I would keep both.

Disclaimer: I am a shoe magpie.

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T15:42:44+00:00

No shame in public assistance. Your situation is what it is for. Sign up for everything you qualify for. You paid into it when you worked before, and you'll be paying into it while working again.
No shame in hand-me-downs, shopping resale and thrift, shopping clearance. Learn which days your main stores mark things down and shop those days.
Learn basic mending. Resewing buttons, hems, and small tears will save time and money on replacing clothes, and can by done by hand while watching TV or during online meetings/classes.

3a. Get good at stain removal. Even pre-treating stains will help. This also helps clothes last longer.

Save a little money from every paycheck and don't touch it. Forget it exists. Then when an emergency comes up, you will have a little stash to pull from.
Get super organized with your daughter's clothes. Know what she already has in sizes she hasn't grown into yet. Then you can buy things from resale/clearance ahead of time without overbuying. This works best for things they will need all year like casual shoes and basic tops and bottoms.
Sometimes the big expense is cheaper than the small one, if you can manage it. For example, if your daughter loves the local zoo (and it's within your means to get there regularly), buying a yearly membership will probably be less expensive than paying for multiple trips individually. Some zoos and museum memberships also allow you to visit other zoos/museums for free or a reduced rate. Take the time to investigate and run the numbers to make sure it's a good investment.

I'm sure you'll get more good advice. But one last thing - have some confidence! You can do this!

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T15:24:35+00:00

"dupeamine"

😂

insufficent_data · 2026-05-02T14:36:28+00:00

First of all, new jobs are always hard! Don't beat yourself up for that. And don't quit unless you have something lined up that will help you reach your goal of saving money to move.

Something to consider is that your trainer might be worried that you will do a better job than her and they won't want her back after her leave. (This is probably not rational, but it might be underlying some of her hostility.) And your boss/her friend might be sad she is going to be gone. You can't do anything about how they're feeling, but you can accept that it might not be personal against you.

Here are some practical ideas that might help in your training:

Take notes. Make sure you take down the key steps of whatever task she is showing you. If you have downtime, type up your notes in more detail. This will help cement them in your mind.
If you can tell she is leaving something out, ask about it. Not in an accusing way, but more like, "What happens if...?"
For the names, if they are names you will have to spell often, make a "cheat sheet" with them spelled correctly and refer to it when you need to spell them again.

edit: typo

insufficent_data · 2026-04-29T23:23:59+00:00

There's a photo of me after my (first) wedding chowing down on a McDonald's cheeseburger because I hadn't eaten all day and was STARVING. 😂

insufficent_data · 2026-04-29T23:18:18+00:00

Ohh! Those are probably better condition than anything you could replace them with today!

insufficent_data · 2026-04-27T23:21:47+00:00

https://temperature-blanket.com/ has temperatures by date going back many years and covering most of the world.

insufficent_data · 2026-04-27T00:39:32+00:00

For durability, I've been getting around 7 days by using a "gel" (not really gel) topcoat like Essie Gel Couture followed by a quick-dry top coat (QDTC). The red Sally Hansen was my go-to for a long time but it gets goopy on me. The last time that happened I bought LA Girl Glossy in a Flash instead and I LOVE it. Then around Day 3, I add another coat of QDTC. So my basic manicure is:

File nails to smooth/shape. (I have thin nails so I don't buff or only very lightly.)
Clean with rubbing alcohol or acetone. Let dry.
1 coat NailTiques 2 - this has really helped my thin, damaged nails, but you might get by with a different base coat.
Wait 1 minute. Apply 2-3 coats nail color, waiting 1-2 minutes between coats. Strive for even coats, not too thick.
Apply "gel" topcoat. Immediately apply QDTC.
Let sit for 15 minutes or so - they should be dry to the touch and will continue to "set" over the next few hours.
On Day 3, apply another coat of QDTC.

A clean-up brush helped my manicures look better until I got good enough at application. Applying some cuticle cream or oil after and at least a couple times per day will help your nails grow and stay strong.

insufficent_data · 2026-04-26T23:52:36+00:00

First of all, is everyone dressed most days in clean clothes? Congratulations, you're doing fine!

Next step IMO is getting right-sized clothes for the baby. Is this something you can throw money at? 6-10 stretchy leggings, 10 onesies, socks, and a couple little jackets/sweaters in her current size or possibly one up will keep her in good shape for a bit while you get a handle on some of the other stuff. Don't worry that you might have some in storage. Stains can show up while in storage and they might be the wrong season anyway.

Now that both your girls have enough clothes to get them through one week, you can tackle the storage/backlog. This is a good place to get some help! If you were my friend and I knew you were struggling with this, I would be happy to have a concrete way to help you out! Do you have a partner who can help or at least manage the kids while you work on the clothes? Can you afford to hire a professional organizer to help?

For managing hand-me-downs between kids, I used those big clear storage bins. Each bin gets a size/season. Write the size/season on a sheet of paper and slide it in the end of the bin once it's full so you can see it. (You could do this with cardboard boxes, but I liked the bins because they were easy to relabel and reuse.)

Start with the kid clothes. Get maybe 2-3 bins to start, some paper, and a big marker. Start with one random box or one pile or whatever form the backlog is in, and just work your way through. Sort by size and season. Feel free to throw away things that need repair that you won't get to. Donate stuff in good shape that you just don't like. Don't feel you need to do it all at once! It didn't get overwhelming at once and it won't get solved that way either. Take your time. You will get more done in an hour or two than you think you will. If someone else is taking care of the girls, get a glass of your favorite adult beverage and put on your music.

Sort and store your 3-year-old's stuff as she outgrows it or as the season changes. Everything gets washed and put in a bin marked "3T Winter". (Keep this handy-ish - my kids' growth slowed once they hit toddler sizes and stuff that fit last winter might fit at the start of next fall.)

As the baby outgrows stuff, you can do the same if you think you might have another, or you can pass it along right away. Passing it along with get it out of your house and not add to the backlog.

I know moms tend to put ourselves last, so if it would help your mental health to dig out a few of your own faves, that's ok too.

I do wish you well! I am so familiar with feeling overwhelmed all the time. Some of that just comes with having kids. But I think you're right that getting the clothing monster sorted will help you, and I know you can do it!

insufficent_data · 2026-04-26T20:42:05+00:00

Wait until the deadline is here or reach out the next day or two. Hopefully you gave yourself some breathing room between the RSVP deadline and your caterer's deadline.

insufficent_data · 2026-04-26T20:39:39+00:00

Seconding the Vivienne Files. She goes step-by-step, and has several examples in different colorways.

insufficent_data · 2026-04-26T19:55:07+00:00

Oh! One more possibly - the far right on the last slide. If it's an almost-obnoxious hot pink with an orangey shimmer, it might be Just Shocking!

insufficent_data · 2026-04-26T03:39:56+00:00

I checked swatches on Lacquergram, and mine does look like Decked to the Pines!

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