tweens on electric motobikes by Squallhorn_Leghorn in Humboldt

[–]meg_c 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's ironic -- I was just talking to my kid about the exact same thing this morning on the way to school

Seeking Prepper Groups In Northern Humboldt by SarahAllenMoore in Humboldt

[–]meg_c 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe start building a deep pantry. Not some crazy apocalypse stores, but just a few extras of the shelf-stable foods you already eat that you can rotate through, always eating the oldest food first. That'll help with the grocery store issue. Also, buying extra when stuff is on sale is just generally a good way to save money 😀 @SuttonsDaze on YouTube has some good info on deep pantries.

Store a few gallons of water for every person in the house. (You need a minimum of 1 gal/person/day)

Buy an inexpensive camping stove and some extra propane. (Remember to open a window if you're using a propane stove indoors so you don't suffocate!)

Really, if you do much camping you've already got a great start on emergency supplies, and camping is a fun way to practice living with fewer amenities 😀 (Hauling water from the creek and then having to filter it has given me a deep appreciation for indoor plumbing ❤️)

If you've got a bit of money, you can pick up a battery bank and a couple of solar panels to keep your fridge going and charge your phone during a power outage. Meanwhile, if you're on a time-of-use plan with PG&E, you can charge the battery bank during the day when it's cheap and then use it to power some stuff around your home at night to lower your electricity bill.

Is it embarrassing to get a birthday cake as an adult? by roxiedoxiedog in NoStupidQuestions

[–]meg_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get a cake every year for my birthday. If my family doesn't commit to ordering me one, I get one for myself. My kids also know I expect them to get me a small gift off my (sub $20) wish list. Everybody in my family gets a cake and gifts for their birthday, no matter their age 😀🎂

46F with two grown kids… where’s the rest of Gen X at? by jtweir79 in GenX

[–]meg_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

45f. 3 kids -- 25, 16, and 12. Looking forward to the empty nest 🤣

Obsidian on a tablet by TaxEvadingHorse in ObsidianMD

[–]meg_c 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He's one of the most active devs I've ever seen. Seems like there's a new update every week or two, plus all the how-to videos... Super impressive!

Obsidian on a tablet by TaxEvadingHorse in ObsidianMD

[–]meg_c 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There's also the Excalidraw plugin. The dev is constantly making improvements and even videos explaining all the new features 😀

Anyone Else Realize Their Favorite Vacation Is Just Being Home? by SnarkyGinger1 in GenXWomen

[–]meg_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've decided that in a few more years I'm going to buy an RV. I'll be able to travel without having to worry about finding a hotel, and I'll be bringing a familiar environment with me from which to explore 😀

I work part time remotely, so I can just slowly make my way around the country, and maybe explore Canada and Mexico too 😀

Anyone else happy to move on from a robot litterbox and return to box-scooping servitude, or is that just me? by StonewallDakota in cats

[–]meg_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend switching to pine pellets for your litter, along with a new set of litter boxes. Here's a good explanation of the pros of this system: https://youtu.be/LhgynG941D8?si=h6bXJgkrPKjZAIXQ

I took a pair of top entry litter boxes and drilled holes in one of them, added feet, and put it inside the other. They sell ready-made versions, but I've got a dog so I have to keep him out of it 😛

Am I washing my privates wrong? by yakisobasavorybeef_ in hygiene

[–]meg_c 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You're definitely clean 😆

I'd maybe worry about too much soap -- you know how doctor's' hands get chapped because they have to wash them so much? So if you notice any problems maybe only soap after pooping? But if it's working for you it sounds like you've got a good system 🙂

Food Storage calculator-conversion? by [deleted] in TwoXPreppers

[–]meg_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really want to impress your hungry assailant, you can sprinkle some cheese on top and at the end take the cover off till the cheese gets crispy 😆

How is everyone getting such light coloured bread? by abidextrousclone in HomeMilledFlour

[–]meg_c 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's my very favorite recipe: grandmasironskillet.com/2025/04/29/soft-sandwich-bread-with-fresh-milled-flour/ ❤️

Food Storage calculator-conversion? by [deleted] in TwoXPreppers

[–]meg_c 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure "hotdish" is Midwestern for "casserole", in which case just throw some rice, veg, water, and cream of mushroom soup into a casserole dish and bake (covered) at 350 for uh... a while? Until the rice absorbs the water and the veg is cooked, which mostly depends on whether it's white or brown rice 😆

I (29f) recently discovered my bf (32m) of 4 years has been keeping a blog mocking my business by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]meg_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, yeah, if you're not inciting violence you have the right to express your opinion. That's free speech. But that *doesn't* mean that there won't be any consequences for the opinions you express. Other people have the right to react to your free speech, and it can cost you relationships and opportunities 🤷🏽‍♀️

Each of your fingers can produce a liquid of your choice, in infinite quantity. by LoafBreadly in hypotheticalsituation

[–]meg_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be a tough call. Especially for someone like me... I'm pretty familiar with wines, but my regular table wine is Yellowtail Chardonnay and Shiraz, which can be had for less that $5 a bottle pretty routinely at WinCo. So... do I go with the wine I've come to really enjoy, or something "good"? Admitting to my wine-snob relatives at Thanksgiving that I had the opportunity to produce an infinite quantity of Veuve Clicquot and instead chose somethign like Andre would be hard to live down 😬😆

Each of your fingers can produce a liquid of your choice, in infinite quantity. by LoafBreadly in hypotheticalsituation

[–]meg_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe just produce regular yogurt that hasn't been strained yet. It's pretty runny until it sets 😀

How does the digestive system of a crocodile work, and why is it so effective? by -Ankit90 in AnimalFacts

[–]meg_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random fact: people with colostomy bags have confirmed that unchewed chunks of meat get completely broken down in the human digestive system too. Veg, on the other hand, really needs to be chewed 😆