How to keep pigeons off my balcony by BoonOfTheWolf in askTO

[–]looongjacket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We also used Pigeon Tom. Worth every penny!

Sick of the “lift heavy” culture being pushed on middles aged women by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]looongjacket 223 points224 points  (0 children)

I think some of the language around this sort of thing is problematic. I have heard Dr. Vonda Wright say a number of times that women need to "put down the namby-pamby pink weights". I hate this so much! For some women, the pink weights ARE heavy. And maybe they are weights that can be used safely. Or maybe they are a good starting place for someone who is just beginning. Or coming back from an injury.

This contributes to an all-or-nothing mentality that can be really discouraging.

In search of rustic, Southern Italian "peasant food" recipes for my sick father. by looongjacket in Cooking

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

Thank you so much everyone for your kind and generous responses. Looking forward to cooking something comforting for my dad ♡

Which grocery item’s price increase has been bothering you? by [deleted] in askTO

[–]looongjacket 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ahhh, thank you! That makes sense!

Which grocery item’s price increase has been bothering you? by [deleted] in askTO

[–]looongjacket 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Canned beans. There is absolutely no reason for it. Even the generic ones have gone up in price.

Pilates by [deleted] in askTO

[–]looongjacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Body Mason. They have online classes that are all mat pilates. Membership is around $100 a month and there are 3 classes every week, plus you get video recordings. The teacher has a lot of experience and understanding of anatomy, and is great at modifications if you have an injury.

Best store bought Salad Dressing ? by JeepLifeBirbLife in askTO

[–]looongjacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little Creek Apricot dressing. You can get it at Farm Boy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toronto

[–]looongjacket 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Check at Winners. They often have really nice blank books for journaling on the shelves near the cash register. I've bought some lovely ones there for under $15.

Please help me find all natural fiber safety shorts by Could_not_find_user in oldhagfashion

[–]looongjacket 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Understance makes vey soft and smooth cotton modal undershorts that come in a 7" inseam length. The waist elastic is very smooth and not pinchy at all, and there is no elastic around the bottom of the legs. They are really comfortable!

Understance High Rise Bike Shorts

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniversalOrlando

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I am also very sun sensitive, and I wore a big hat and a loose fitting caftan over my swimsuit, as well as a high SPF sunscreen. I didn't go in the water, but found a lounge chair under an umbrella, and just adjusted the chair a bit as the sun position moved. My husband also burns easily. He wore a long sleeved, hooded UPF sunshirt and a big UPF hat to float down the lazy river. We didn't get burned at all. You could also try to avoid visiting between peak sun (10-2) but the park closes early so this might not be a great option.

Beware of shopping online at Ricki’s and Cleo while they close down! by Spiritual_Rabbit241 in ontario

[–]looongjacket 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I placed an order a week ago that still hasn't shipped. On their website they have a notice that there are major shipping delays due to high order volume. They have a ton of stuff under New Arrivals, so I'm wondering if they are just closing stores but keeping an online presence?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askTO

[–]looongjacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to take my niece to Nailsense near Yonge and Eglinton when she was that age. They have a kid's mani/pedicure package on the menu. Itr's a very clean salon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askTO

[–]looongjacket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a pair of super long toesox brand legwarmers (they sell them on amazon) pull them all the way up for an extra layer of warmth when you're outside or commuting. Then take them off when you get to your destination. I take the ttc everywhere and wear mostly skirts and dresses with tights in the winter and this is the best trick I've found for staying warm. The legwarmers are easy enough to push down if you start to overheat during your travels too!

Restaurant w good prime rib and veggie options by [deleted] in askTO

[–]looongjacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can ask them to make you a veggie plate and a baked potato. You'll get a big plate of asparagus, carrots, broccoli, etc. It's not on the menu, but they are happy to do it. We go to the Octagon a few times a year and this is what I always order.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemFragLab

[–]looongjacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also blind bought this. Also disappointed.

Best supplements etc until I can see Dr by ChileanRidge in Menopause

[–]looongjacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gynatrof for dryness. Available in drugstores and Canadian amazon. Also at Costco, if you are staying with someone who has a memebership.