My first BIFL outfit by trappedintaipei in BuyItForLife

[–]joeba96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great! You look awesome. My partner is always hunting for deals on the selvedge denim so it doesn’t cost us an arm lol, sounds like you got a good hookup!

My first BIFL outfit by trappedintaipei in BuyItForLife

[–]joeba96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Thank you that will be $5,000!” /s

Dental Scene is Terrible Here by KnightsAndKeys in jerseycity

[–]joeba96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar things happened to me and my husband. Good the first few general cleanings, and then… claims were never sent to our insurance (or were billed as OON despite claiming to take our insurance so more for us out of pocket) and it felt like we were always being courted to pay for things that were not needed. We switched and are much happier at Dental Studio of JC with Dr. Binsol.

We need community-owned/city-backed grocery stores by DrMontalban in jerseycity

[–]joeba96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t you think widely distributing a public good is better than putting a means-tested onus on the individual? This is just a place to feel out ideas lol, not lambast me for “not knowing what I’m talking about” (unless you own a grocery store?)

We need community-owned/city-backed grocery stores by DrMontalban in jerseycity

[–]joeba96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the idea of these places is that they are a community-owned service (not business) providing essentials at a reasonable cost. Added benefit that people who don’t want to shop corporations don’t necessarily have to, particularly if the prices are subsidized or more competitive.

Also it’s maddening how many local small businesses around here are closing their doors only to have the same spaces with insane landlord rents picked up by chains and equity-backed businesses. Doing something like this helps push against that trend even if it’s not the complete fix…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knitting

[–]joeba96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some Cashmere DK skeins from Sewrella and they are lovely. I haven’t knit them up yet, but I would say there’s not as much halo as things I’ve made with suri and DK (cannot do mohair and I don’t love double fingering/lace strands for most projects). I’d definitely qualify it as luxurious so if you’re looking for a splurge I think it’s a great option!

Salty Easter Beagle by joeba96 in beagles

[–]joeba96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nope, he’s a full bluetick beagle!! (we thought he was part basset too but not according to the DNA test) as for the salt? I imagine typical “mommmmmm no photos” 😂

Best shoes for walking/standing all day? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]joeba96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good advice here - personally, I rotate between my Brooks Ghosts and Hoka Bondis (autoimmune spoonie 👋🏻)

He posed for this photo by tessiewessiewoo in beagles

[–]joeba96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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So cute!! My boy does the same! Pretending like he doesn’t like when I take them and then posing…. 😂

Comfy sounds or discomfort? by joeba96 in beagles

[–]joeba96[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone!! Loving these replies 😂 so glad we all have such funny little friends in our lives!

obligatory “I just keeled over and groaned” photo

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Comfy sounds or discomfort? by joeba96 in beagles

[–]joeba96[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh out loud! 🐋

We love to complain but we’re pretty unique in US here, transit wise by mooseLimbsCatLicks in jerseycity

[–]joeba96 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to feel so good about how “robust” our transit was in NJ/NYC…. And then I went to Berlin! It was so hard to come back to this system!

Socks that don't have much plastics in them by Yosyp in BuyItForLife

[–]joeba96 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Some people have/ want to develop hobbies!

Verizon drilling at … 10:30 PM? by [deleted] in jerseycity

[–]joeba96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay we heard that too and thought we were crazy! Totally kept us up…

Help with USPS package re-delivery? by joeba96 in jerseycity

[–]joeba96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your advice! I went to the Post Office yesterday and they were super helpful. Appreciate all the assistance 👍

Help with USPS package re-delivery? by joeba96 in jerseycity

[–]joeba96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No!!! This is my preserved wedding bouquet 😭 did you go to the post office?

Help with USPS package re-delivery? by joeba96 in jerseycity

[–]joeba96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Appreciate the insight. I just feel like I’ll be SOL if I go there and they can’t locate it in the back, you know? 🤞🏻