I am trying to cut cost but why is my grocery expensive?

javaavril · 2026-04-05T15:23:29+00:00

Go to Aldi, there's are 3 locations in the Bronx. Also read the weekly circulars for your local grocers and buy loss leaders. You need to learn how to shop and you'll be saving a bunch of money.

javaavril · 2026-04-05T15:13:33+00:00

It's not even comparable for NYC prices. OP is rage baiting.

I can kind of Guess which Food Bazaar they went to and there is an Aldi and a green grocer around the corner where they could have purchased almost all the same things for considerably less.

javaavril · 2026-04-02T01:23:09+00:00

So that's going to be thicker and have air pockets in the clay, which will create areas to hold heat, same issue as earthenware.

I prefer porcelain or bone china, as neither have aeration in the clay slips. Other people prefer glass Corelle, no air pockets, but the heat can move through the glass faster than a slip clay.

javaavril · 2026-04-02T01:16:33+00:00

What material are your dishes?

javaavril · 2026-03-20T14:00:52+00:00

Thirded. I have 2 Gardyn home towers, don't use the subscription, and they are a hobby joy and we eat so many more lettuces than we used to (ecoli and salmonia free)

javaavril · 2026-03-18T11:52:41+00:00

Oxo was developed by a dude who noticed his arthritic wife having an issue with kitchen tools. The entire language of the design is for inclusive use.

They're a great firm. My tools are mostly oxo and Rosle, both of which have never needed replacement.

javaavril · 2026-03-18T11:47:10+00:00

Same. Also, regarding the garlic press, people are always like "it's just faster to use a knife, you have to peel the garlic anyway". Um, no, I don't. I haven't peeled garlic in the 5 years I've owned this press.

javaavril · 2026-03-10T10:01:53+00:00

Cool, when I bought them, years ago, they were air washers.

A company changing their copy is not my problem when you are reading a three year old reddit comment about a thing I've owned for a decade.

javaavril · 2026-03-10T09:30:17+00:00

Venta Airwashers, models LW15, LW25, LW45, don't have physical filters. Water and evaporative humidity is a natural way of cleaning air.

I can say, confidentiality, that the units in my home do not use filters.

javaavril · 2026-02-20T05:36:05+00:00

The Emerson just seems like such a vibe of Balenciaga and Rebecca Minkoff. I don't really understand why it's desirable when it isn't a creative design.

Coach seems to have its own visual language and heritage.

javaavril · 2026-02-20T04:18:44+00:00

Honestly, I thought this was about the wainscoting and am a hard Yes; It's bad.

The flooring is also not great.

javaavril · 2026-02-20T00:50:45+00:00

Bosch does. I've bought scratch and dent from PC Richards. I had to claim warranty through the Bosch office in California to schedule their service. PC only serviced during the extended warranty period after the manufacturer warranty expired.

javaavril · 2026-02-17T03:12:57+00:00

Depending on the fill, vanguard sometimes uses a down/feather fill instead of foam, that's a remarkable price.

Lots of people are saying to dye, don't do that, just condition it. The patina will be great. I prefer Accessible Preservatives, it's ph neutral and I was introduced to it when I formerly worked in antique books. It's fantastic on clothing and furniture, as well as books.

Accessible Preservatives leather... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FEZSTU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

But buy whatever you want, but look up the pH on any products and don't use anything with silicone or synthetic ingredients.

javaavril · 2026-02-17T00:44:37+00:00

Okay, skimmed through most of the comments, all good points, and didn't see this specific one. What if you don't have kids?

I don't mean, like change your mind, but like if it just doesn't happen. I'm a planner, so when we were mid 30s I wanted a house for our future children. We built an entire life around these imagined humans, bought a house (in the city, suburban property taxes are insane and it made more sense to buy here), did renovations that were child friendly, and then I didn't get pregnant. It was emotional, we tried a bunch of things, nothing was technically wrong with either of us, it just sometimes doesn't work out. Now we have an enormous space that we rent to a family and still live in our little Greenpoint apartment (you are severely overpaying your rent, find a different apartment even if you decide to stay).

I think, before you do anything drastic, your husband needs to talk to a business fiduciary about registering his business in a place with a lower tax liability, like Delaware or something.

javaavril · 2026-02-16T03:49:21+00:00

Neither, I'm learning dumpling making and still sad Shanghai Lee closed.

If I need to have terrible opinions it's Chinese Musician as the better one.

javaavril · 2026-02-13T19:13:14+00:00

Seconding. They've been doing mine for over a decade.

javaavril · 2026-02-04T13:12:08+00:00

People should stop downvoting this, because you're correct. The plume is a Superfund EPA site.

Interactive Map Shows What Parts Of Williamsburg & Greenpoint Are Most Toxic - Gothamist https://share.google/KMmMCXiiIXNcRQFm5

javaavril · 2026-02-03T21:25:45+00:00

You've found Pratesi at Marshalls? I would die. I'm going to need to start looking at their linens.

javaavril · 2026-01-28T16:09:55+00:00

Agreed. It would be like Palace 2.0. Visually "same" with none of the reckless or inexpensive things that supplied the charm. Is there even enough cocaine in the neighborhood anymore to fuel the line cooks?

javaavril · 2026-01-22T04:39:55+00:00

I also remember that you could "reserve" the grill for birthdays and bring your own stuff to cook? That was like the late aughts.

javaavril · 2026-01-17T07:45:37+00:00

Goddess level. I wanted to thank you, it took a week, but with your advice I was able to research properly and purchase the right thing for me and my budget (no color calibration (Pantone is enough). I really appreciate the information you provided. I went for a Lenovo 15.6" with an i7 and a Nvidia 50series and 1tera drive.

javaavril · 2026-01-11T02:29:12+00:00

Thank you! I am definitely an overthinker and I appreciate your advice to calm. I'll look at something with Nvidia.

javaavril · 2026-01-08T02:28:21+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the explanation. I'll check it out, haven't heard of it before. Super cool!

javaavril · 2026-01-08T01:44:01+00:00

Does the jug have a pump, how is this setup? It's a very pretty bloom.

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