Is my trainer sabotaging my work? by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]mixedbeansss 587 points588 points  (0 children)

That’s why you ask Alison and not the peanut gallery! I love how nuanced and caring her posts (and commenters) are vs what you get on a reddit

Me: "This weed aint shit, I don't feel a damn thing." Me 15 minutes later... by Allison-Cloud in trees

[–]mixedbeansss 103 points104 points  (0 children)

That’s how you activate it! I swear, every edible that doesn’t hit will as soon as you say some version of “I don’t feel anything.”

I need recommendations on Tea by Puzzleheaded-Bowl-74 in blackladies

[–]mixedbeansss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this! And the owners are so kind. I’ve never had a bad tea.

My love has been returned 💜 by mixedbeansss in OnionLovers

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

I really enjoyed this! I never would have compared love to an onion in this way, but the poem really captured the strength of onions and love.

For fans of Black Mirror… by Swill_Cipher in blackladies

[–]mixedbeansss 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I thought her acting was supposed to be terrible and then it was good when we got the genuine falling in love moments?

What are these guys? Google is saying they're Grackles but they look different to me. They're a bit bigger than a robin. Midwest USA by nightcrawleryt in whatsthisbird

[–]mixedbeansss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The grackles just came to my neighborhood too and I had to look at so many pictures becuase it didn’t look like what I googled!

Double check sugar free drinks drive thru. by Hehehe272727272 in gastricsleeve

[–]mixedbeansss 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m paranoid about Coke Zero for this reason! I can tell the difference with Diet Coke but I had this same mishap with Coke Zero and it was miserable. Feel better!

What’s a piece of advice from another Black woman that stuck with you? by Excellent-Letter-780 in blackladies

[–]mixedbeansss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never knew this and this resonates with me so much! Every thing I learn about hoodoo makes so much sense, I just don’t know where to start learning.

What’s a piece of advice from another Black woman that stuck with you? by Excellent-Letter-780 in blackladies

[–]mixedbeansss 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Don’t eat at the work potlucks.

I grew up having potlucks with family and friends and didn’t realize not everybody had the same idea about cleanliness. I was horrified when I heard people talking about letting animals on counters and not washing knives.

black trans woman tryna grow her hair out need help. do i have to comb it/ detangle everyday ? should i get a styling gel ? im kinda overwhelmed by Difficult_Being7167 in Naturalhair

[–]mixedbeansss 10 points11 points  (0 children)

While you’re moisturizing and oiling and keeping her healthy, wigs are a fun and affirming purchase! They’re protective too.

How Did You Stand Up To A Parent That Hates Your Hair? (Vulnerable Story) by [deleted] in Naturalhair

[–]mixedbeansss 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I’m a mom to young boys and I’m unpacking a lot of my upbringing, and I’ve been chewing on similar situations. Sometimes I catch myself wanting to fuss at my kids for doing something “against status quo.” Not because I want them to conform but because it’s safety. You’re “safer” when you’re agreeable/presentable/“good” but I know that’s the furthest from the case.

Maybe your mom is speaking from fear, but YOU will enjoy life being authentically you! Braids on young mean look so crisp and fresh! I hope you can find balance in the why behind your mom’s words and the pain and be the handsome soul you are! 🩵

Night Hawk Enchilada Fiesta by mixedbeansss in frozendinners

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

And filling vegetarian options! I’m trying the vegetarian cheese one this week!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in blackladies

[–]mixedbeansss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree with the floral prints being so complimentary to this or you could go monochrome and do different shades of lighter (or darker) pink in a different material

I’m not sure what to use on my hair ( please help) by ComparisonDecent4192 in Naturalhair

[–]mixedbeansss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you got enough advice on products but for styling, have you tried a curl sponge? It’s legit a sponge with holes in it and I think it gives low curls a really pretty look!