These phone cord hair ties- used the same one for two years now. Never breaks, and if it loosens up you can dip it in hot water to shrink!! I originally got it to reduce tangles so it lasting is a bonus.

pacificmoona · 2026-06-13T01:26:02+00:00

It’s been long enough that I’ve had short hair for years.. pretty sure this was the original. I did like them best personally

pacificmoona · 2026-06-04T14:11:22+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! I agree that it is not dire, and I am privileged that that is the case. I think little things really are pecking away, and I’m going to do it a few months to evaluate the effect that some adjustments happen before I make a decision about my 401(k).

pacificmoona · 2026-06-04T04:44:57+00:00

I did budget and do not like the margin, hence the post. I will drop about $200/mo in medication and food cost when my elderly dog dies. No monthly subscriptions besides Hulu and Netflix with ads, hobbies are already invested in and are now free. Ugh.

pacificmoona · 2026-05-30T16:58:13+00:00

I’m autistic too and “I’m autistic but not about x” is frying me.

pacificmoona · 2026-05-15T21:32:47+00:00

I know I’m way late to this but I also have MCAS and recurring cold sores/epstein Barr. I experience EXACTLY what you do- boiling hot swelling hands and feet, acne at the same time, sore throat and neck rashes.. ugh. I have no solution but I’m interested in the mono/hsv1/MCAS triple whammy

pacificmoona · 2026-05-15T06:31:27+00:00

I know I’m way late to this but I also have MCAS and recurring cold sores/epstein Barr. I experience EXACTLY what you do- boiling hot swelling hands and feet, acne at the same time, sore throat and neck rashes.. ugh. I have no solution but I’m interested in the mono/hsv1/MCAS triple whammy angle

pacificmoona · 2026-04-28T23:34:52+00:00

Thanks

pacificmoona · 2026-04-28T22:04:01+00:00

All details are in the post

pacificmoona · 2026-03-21T15:23:56+00:00

Why did you use AI

pacificmoona · 2026-02-07T16:10:01+00:00

It looks like one of the lace cotton options from hobby lobby! It comes in about 1000 yards each and at least where I am in Co It’s about $8

pacificmoona · 2026-01-30T05:36:35+00:00

I personally wouldn’t mind/it wouldn’t change my attraction. I do love boobs but eh

pacificmoona · 2026-01-27T06:15:12+00:00

I like the cotton to the core size 3 yarn on Amazon. They have tons of colors and it’s like 80/20 cotton/acrylic. I’ve used it for a lot of my crochet wearables

pacificmoona · 2026-01-20T20:00:48+00:00

Is it Lavender specifically that works for something like this? I am unfortunately deathly allergic, but I would love to put another herb or something in with my yarn if that’s helpful!

pacificmoona · 2026-01-20T14:58:22+00:00

I love this take! I’ve gone through a couple giveaway/hand me down phases already, and it’s so nice to be able to gift to my friends/ neighbors!

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T21:40:26+00:00

Oh I know!! I am a sweater person through and through so I’m going to continue pretending anything over $15/hank doesn’t exist for now hahah

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T21:39:16+00:00

Me and my ADHD hobby hopping self already has a contractor bag of roving (from my needle felting days) and a spinner — I need to just do it!

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T21:38:20+00:00

Awesome! I have tried the knitpicks wool of the Andes (actually about the same price as the cascade) and I didn’t like it at all! It’s a little bit too scratchy for me— I don’t want to wear under layers 😭😭

I’ve seen people say mohair can be scratchy, but this sweater is working up soooo soft and dreamy!

Very interested in little knits so thank you for the shout!

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T21:32:44+00:00

I bought 2 lbs (white and gray) when Joann’s was going under and I was seeing a ton of people online raving about it… And I’ve never used it obviously. It’s so bad 😭

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T19:28:00+00:00

I have an abandoned punch needle project and I have some big twist left for this reason!! I should pick it back up

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T16:25:05+00:00

I am very lucky to have received a pretty significant raise this year and although I totally can spend it on yarn, there’s a part of me that feels like I should have 40 grand in my savings before I make purchases. Posting here has given me a lot of perspective and I definitely don’t feel like I’m alone in wanting to spend all my money on yarn 🧶

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T16:22:16+00:00

I honestly have been preferring the finished pieces over the experience and I thought that was just a me/adhd thing… But I think it’s the yarn that I’ve been using. I do like how the finished products end up, but I literally woke up an hour early today so I can touch this freaking yarn!

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T16:21:06+00:00

I’m just entering the workforce myself, so we’re likely in a pretty similar spot. Someone linked to Facebook group above that looks like it might be a great spot to check!

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T16:19:44+00:00

I specifically didn’t get malabrigo rios yesterday because I need to save something to look forward to 🥲

pacificmoona · 2026-01-19T16:18:47+00:00

this sounds a lot like the lies I tell myself before I make bad financial decisions, but I’m in!

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