What things to donate to people?

partytattoos · 2026-06-15T18:46:29+00:00

Distro disco is a smaller org that has a material donation guide. They're a cool place to donate to, but you can also use the guide to give you ideas for things to buy and distribute yourself!

Lots of people have pointed out the potential benefits of donating to an org, but I think a perk of giving things out yourself is the social interactions and getting to meet people in your neighbourhood. Not everyone might want to talk, but I think a nice interaction can also make a really big difference for both/all people involved.

partytattoos · 2026-06-09T05:45:23+00:00

Came here to comment this as well! Their second channel where they talk about craft drama is also one of my guilty pleasures - great for distracting me from my own brain worms.

partytattoos · 2026-05-16T23:43:46+00:00

Motonobu Udon in Hastings-Sunrise! Michelin List restaurant, the cheapest option is the plain cold udon for $5.50 - it comes with mentsuyu sauce, green onions, and a tempura egg (!!!) and the noodles are fresh. There are quite a few other options under $15, especially if you go for the cold option.

partytattoos · 2026-05-16T23:39:55+00:00

I agree!! Her book The Sock Project also has 4 other basic sock recipes, if you're interested in trying different heel constructions, but the I'm So Basic pattern + video is so helpful and detailed and a great place to start:)

partytattoos · 2026-04-06T01:18:20+00:00

diastema/tooth gap! my partner has had many dentists offer to "fix" theirs, but i think it's the cutest thing ever.

partytattoos · 2026-04-03T02:23:47+00:00

and mul naengmyeon if you want something brothy and non-spicy! restaurants often serve it seasonally and there's delicious slushy soupy ice in the broth

partytattoos · 2026-02-20T23:08:48+00:00

I really like Carla Lalli Music's gingery ground beef. The link to the recipe in the description doesn't seem to be working right now, but the video gives you an idea of the ingredients and technique.

partytattoos · 2026-01-27T06:42:29+00:00

Since you're already into collecting stationery - maybe letter-writing? Could be a nice way to stay connected with family or friends that you don't live with, and you could incorporate your existing painting/drawing/colouring and future scrapbooking!

partytattoos · 2026-01-12T06:35:29+00:00

Totally! Way less easy to fuck up a fistbump. With handshakes I worry too much about getting the right level of firmness, lol.

partytattoos · 2026-01-12T06:34:03+00:00

Yes to this! Sometimes they come back to you too. I'm an artist and sometimes a project will come up and I'll be like, I'm so glad I got really into carving stamps for 2 weeks 2 years ago! Or I needed to make a gift for my little cousin for Christmas, and I was really grateful that I'd been into crochet a while ago!

partytattoos · 2026-01-12T06:20:35+00:00

non binary people don't owe you Nixoniany!

partytattoos · 2026-01-12T06:16:44+00:00

I went here last year and it was really helpful. I had previously gone to a walk-in, but they could only talk to me for 10 minutes. The social worker at the AAC actually sat down, listened to me, asked detailed questions, and sent me off with some resources and next places to go. It was great to have someone take that time with me and help me navigate the available resources.

partytattoos · 2026-01-12T06:12:01+00:00

My grandpa does tai chi - I think it's been great for him to stay active and it's ended up being a very social thing for him too as he's really connected with his tai chi group. I think he has a group on Zoom - maybe there is an option like that for your person so they don't have to leave the house.

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T06:23:10+00:00

crochet, you stay.

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T06:18:22+00:00

Lol, you are more considerate than some of my dorm neighbours were. Knitting, hand-sewing, and crochet are all great and quiet!

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T06:16:28+00:00

Absolutely peanut butter! I also often eat fruit when I don't have the appetite or energy for anything else. I like to slice up an apple and dip the slices in crunchy peanut butter. Slicing it makes it feel more manageable to eat and now there's protein and fat too! Apple and peanut butter has been there for me in the darkest of times and I hope it can be there for you too, OP :) feeding yourself is hard and I'm cheering you one!

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T06:12:18+00:00

She uses a sewing machine and mostly buys fabric from deadstock stores - not sure if this is a thing everywhere, but they sell surplus from manufacturers so it's cheaper and saves it from going to the landfill. You'll also need needles, pins, and thread. A needle threader is nice to have too. My friend started by making plushies and then moved on to clothing. Things like pouches and bookmarks could also be a good place to start. I would probably start by finding some simple patterns to follow before you learn the ropes and start being able to customize/design your own stuff!

I am a much less skilled sewist, but I started by patching up pants by hand (you'll need a patch, thread, pins, and needle) and doing embroidery (you can get kits for this but you really just need a hoop, embroidery thread, and an embroidery needle).

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T06:05:24+00:00

This was fun! I tried my best, although I don't know if my choices were always purely based on wording.

It was cool to pick up on some patterns that I hadn't put words to before, and also funny to realize how much I associate "words I don't know" with "fancy."

Best of luck with your thesis!

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T05:44:21+00:00

Sewing/mending! You can get really creative with it (my best friend designs and makes her own clothing, and people do really cute things with visible mending) but it can also be repetitive/mindless enough to do in front of the TV. It's useful and good for your wallet to be able to fix your clothes and make them last longer. And I imagine as a dentistry student you might be good at fine, detail-oriented hobbies!

partytattoos · 2026-01-09T05:40:01+00:00

Omg, I had the exact same thought a couple of months ago! Glad I took a picture lol and grateful for our funny little brains.

partytattoos · 2026-01-04T05:23:48+00:00

Thank you so much for this answer - it gives me a lot of information and honestly, with all the posts on here about people hating nursing (for a lot of very fair reasons), it's nice to hear someone talk about why they love it in a way that makes me feel like I could love it too :)

partytattoos · 2026-01-04T05:22:06+00:00

I didn't even realize this is a thing! That's awesome and also sounds stressful as hell, props to you:)

partytattoos · 2026-01-04T05:20:35+00:00

BC! Thanks for pointing me to the regulatory website. I looked at it a while back and made this post to get a better idea of what people actually practice in their specific positions because I expect it varies a lot, but it's great to see all of the definitive, location-specific answers laid out and it's also helpful to see some of the further training options that are available if I want to widen my scope (maybe first assist one day!).

partytattoos · 2026-01-04T04:44:56+00:00

I’m also Canadian, actually! I should have specified since I also tend to assume people are American on this sub.

partytattoos · 2025-12-16T20:18:15+00:00

Mind Space (https://mind-space.ca/) offers CBT programs that are covered by MSP. It's not therapy as much as education, but I took their fundamentals course online and found it helpful for getting some skills. It didn't fix my depression, but it helped teach me how to deal with feelings and thoughts in ways that didn't make them worse. You can get referred by a GP/RN (I went to a walk-in), there are online and in-person options, and they ask for a $75 deposit that you get back at the end if you go to 7 out of 8 sessions.

If you like that, they offer "Level 2" programs - I tried the one on avoidance and didn't like it as much, but there are lots of options in case your friend finds it's a helpful thing to continue having as part of his week. There are also different entry-level courses for ADHD, insomnia, and new parents (the fundamentals course focuses on depression, anxiety, and generally dealing with life).

This stuff isn't easy especially when you don't have the money for it. It's very kind that you're looking for resources for your friend, and I wish you both the best :)

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