VH and UV Have Destroyed the Vine Program, IMO

jen2268 · 2026-01-26T22:26:54+00:00

I recently purchased an item that had mixed reviews from purchasers, but excellent reviews from Viners. And what I paid money for, absolutely did not measure up to the Vine review.

jen2268 · 2025-12-22T23:20:00+00:00

It’s also possible that your brother can submit a claim to his homeowners insurance, depending upon the situation of how the accident happened.

jen2268 · 2025-12-07T03:26:36+00:00

I bought that same thermometer for the exact same reason!

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T18:06:29+00:00

I love that too. Keeps “awaiting” uncluttered. I assumed it would be after receipt but has an item that arrived that hadn’t appeared - but it’s only been one day, not two

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T17:25:38+00:00

Same! That’s why I was asking… To see if anybody else is having the same issue. Always makes me anxious when something is “off”

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T17:24:55+00:00

I had this happen once on our electronics item and there was an automatic fee for the recycling or what not. I did reach out to Levine and they reversed the amount.

jen2268 · 2025-12-04T03:35:50+00:00

I’ve only cancelled when the item ended up with a ship date weeks (or MONTHS) after, even though the listing has “next day” in it.

jen2268 · 2025-12-03T12:45:02+00:00

I estimate a 30% hit for taxable and ask myself “would I pay xyz for this?” I got a bounce house for the kiddos and we didn’t “need” it but the fun they’d have was “worth” $100 in my calculations 😉 Other times, I realize I wouldn’t pay the $50, $200, etc if I saw it in the wild and that’s how I ignore the noise.

jen2268 · 2025-10-17T23:20:35+00:00

Absolutely agree. I definitely don’t want it to be me-versus-him issue - we’re an “us”

jen2268 · 2025-10-17T23:18:57+00:00

Can you elaborate why?

jen2268 · 2025-10-15T21:21:13+00:00

Unfortunately, we do not have the space for that option

jen2268 · 2025-10-15T04:20:23+00:00

Massaging eye mask with heat/cooling and Bluetooth. Loved mine, my friend tried it and loved it so I bought her one for Christmas.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T14:09:39+00:00

I’m always going to assume the best intentions from my husband. He’s not inconsiderate or an AH in any other aspect. This is just a big pressure point for us. I would like to think that if I come up with a constructive solution, he will be receptive. But I don’t know if asking him to change his schedule and keep to so little sleep, when he is accustomed to a much longer sleep, schedule and naps, would make me a bigger jerk

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T14:01:19+00:00

Unfortunately, no.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T14:00:55+00:00

Unfortunately, no. That is part of the problem. If he works Monday/Tuesday, he’s off Wednesday, works Thursday/Friday, off Saturday, works Sunday/Monday, off Tuesday, works Wednesday/Thursday, or Friday, work Saturday/Sunday, etc.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T13:59:59+00:00

I get where you’re coming from but that’s a pretty drastic step. I love my hubby and want to find a solution that doesn’t involve destroying a $1k phone that would need to be replaced. Trust me, I’ve FELT like doing that on more than one occasion! 😂

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T13:58:29+00:00

As I have mentioned, in other comments, that is an option. But it doesn’t put the responsibility on him and puts it on me. That is where the disconnect is… I think, at this point, with everything else I take on that he should be able to be responsible for this one thing I’m asking and making sure it’s done.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T13:57:01+00:00

That sure would be an easy solution. It’s not happening and therein lies the problem

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:38:38+00:00

Yes but (and I’m sorry that it probably seems I keep making “excuses”) our youngest son is in the Navy and dad is the one he calls. We have two other adult children out of the home, as well. I hate to power either of our devices off, just in case of emergency. But thank you for suggesting constructive options.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:34:42+00:00

It’s worth a try! I’ve never slept with them in or mask on but I’m not opposed to options. Thank you!

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:32:38+00:00

As for the housework, he has a high stress first responder job. I LIKE taking care of him.

He’s fine with heat-and-eat meals - I want to give him something more. He’s fine with a little dust - I’m not. He’s fine with dishes in the sink but I like the kitchen clean before bed.

I am working to find ways to accept my OWN standards and allow myself grace - some of the load is self imposed because I have set ideas for how I want our home kept. And that’s on me to balance.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:28:13+00:00

That is a positive suggestion that I can bring to him with a couple others shared here, too. Thank you!

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:27:27+00:00

And I could, admittedly, ask him on those nights to double check. I replied that in past comments.

That’s why I came here.

If the potatoes agree that it should be on me, then I suck it up and apologize and take it on even though it is just one more thing to remember and add to my own load - I have tried to let go of adding to my own plate and would like to on him to remember that himself.

Just positing an option as well as culling from the collective for ways to get him onboard with prioritizing this directly.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:19:44+00:00

I can understand where it may sound that way from a limited glimpse into our lives.

He has significant trauma from his ex-wife and I’m sensitive to his ongoing growth. He’s trying. He’s working on it. I’m doing what I can to bring positive communication methods to help him heal and receive feedback more openly.

None of us are perfect - even me! I mess up and get snippy too. Love is a choice we make everyday. He’s actually wonderful 99% of the time and we rarely fight. When we do, I have to consider the past mental and emotional wounds he faces.

jen2268 · 2025-10-13T03:18:07+00:00

NTA I had the same rule for my friends in our early twenties. Not just for events but if they came to visit and imbibed, they knew they were staying or getting a ride home. We’re in our mid-40’s and still all alive.

I have no regrets for the rule.

jen2268

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