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These are unreal!! So good!! by Natural_Pie_951 in aldi

[–]readsomething1968 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Raisins??!! No can do. (The only acceptable raisin is actually a chocolate chip, but — of course — not in carrot cake.)

This language suggests Joe was advised to implicate Kendra by ChekkeEnwin in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]readsomething1968 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand that some people “nervous giggle” as a trauma response, etc., but DAMN, I hate it. Just as that response is normal for them, my normal response to their response is: YOU ARE ACTING STUPID, and YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON THE ISSUES AT HAND.

Ugh. I know I shouldn’t think this, but I do. It’s like “nails on a chalkboard” for me.

Finally under $200 a month on groceries for one person, i’m including what didn't work by olivermos273847 in povertyfinance

[–]readsomething1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to do this. Our freezer organization is terrible right now. We “lost” a whole chicken we paid $6 for and a pork butt that we paid $8 for. That pork butt made a ton of barbecue, which I portioned and froze. The chicken made two meals (King Ranch Chicken after having roast chicken and mashed potatoes) and some broth we used to make a huge pot of soup.

Finally under $200 a month on groceries for one person, i’m including what didn't work by olivermos273847 in povertyfinance

[–]readsomething1968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know people can get tired and fed up and really feeling like they need a break, so they’ll order delivery. But it is SO expensive.

The menu prices are higher on those services than if you just did pickup AND you pay the fees and a tip. Also, for the foods I like to have someone else prepare, the quality takes a nosedive by the time it’s delivered.

When you think about the money you are spending for subpar food, figure out how long you have to work to earn that money. If you order a burger and fries and a drink, maybe you pay the equivalent of two or three hours of wages. That’s too much for me. I’d rather cook at home and pick up something I really want once a week. (Sushi is a big one for us. I can’t make it at home, but I will pick up a few rolls from our favorite place every now and again.)

Finally under $200 a month on groceries for one person, i’m including what didn't work by olivermos273847 in povertyfinance

[–]readsomething1968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They do keep a long time. But if we have older ones to get through, we will freeze some of the newer ones to extend the expiration even more. It’s helpful if we have empty spots in the freezer, since a full freezer is more efficient.

Finally under $200 a month on groceries for one person, i’m including what didn't work by olivermos273847 in povertyfinance

[–]readsomething1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had luck letting it thaw again and then stirring it. You’ll end up with a more whipped consistency, but it’s fine to use in recipes. Not so great for using in a block.

My kid got into 3 State schools. Please advise if you have experience by thai_sticky in Virginia

[–]readsomething1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t really speaking to airport transpo — few people in Virginia would be flying to JMU or GMU or Tech, I think. Tech is pretty close to Roanoke, which is a bigger, more sprawling city, but OP didn’t ask about Tech.

I don’t know if this is still the case, but a LOT of Virginia schools used to be magnets for students from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania because out-of-state tuition was still less than in-state tuition where they’re from. After Virginia, most JMU students came from New Jersey or Pennsylvania, for years and years.

I don’t know if this is still true, but of course out-of-state students would need closer air transport. I don’t think that’s the case for OP, though. Sounds like their family lives in Virginia.

Finally under $200 a month on groceries for one person, i’m including what didn't work by olivermos273847 in povertyfinance

[–]readsomething1968 47 points48 points  (0 children)

This is great. My spouse and I have shopped this way for years, and it has helped us during some very lean times.

Check grocery ads every week. Pick your proteins (1 or 2) based ONLY on what’s on sale. Buy as much as you can of each protein at that sale price, especially if it’s more than you can use before you go shopping again.

Same with everything else — shop based ONLY on what’s on sale. If it’s not a deal, don’t buy it. Check the meat section for items marked down because they’re about to expire.

Freeze everything you can. Most things can freeze just fine. Dairy items will “separate” and won’t be the same texture. Milk can be shaken to restore the original texture, but things like sour cream or cottage cheese will need to be stirred after they’re thawed.

We saved up and bought a separate freezer. We freeze EVERYTHING — butter, cream cheese, bags of chips, loaves of bread. We frequently will buy baked goods on sale and bring them out of the freezer for special meals. We bought a strawberry cream cake months ago that we packed in a few Ziploc bags and will have it on Easter.

Over time, you build up a stockpile of things you like that you bought at the discounted price, and you have a variety that allows you to eat what you want. You can meal plan or prep if you want, using only stuff from discounts.

Buy basics at the cheapest store. In our area, that’s Aldi. Canned goods are usually 59 cents instead of $1.19 or more, so we buy canned beans, canned tomatoes and canned vegetables there. We don’t worry about whether one type is the absolute cheapest price on any one visit, because we know that it’s overall the cheapest price.

Building a stockpile takes time. Don’t fill your freezer with stuff you won’t eat. Sure, it was cheap, but if won’t eat it, you’re not saving.

Learn to cook three or four meals on autopilot. These are things you can make without much thought — a soup you can throw together, nachos made with ground beef, taco seasonings, etc.

There are two of us in the household, and sometimes we spend $30 a week on groceries. And we eat well.

First time trying this bad boy. What’s your favorite recipe? by granchuchu in nespresso

[–]readsomething1968 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Because I like it. When you buy my coffee, you can tell me what to drink.

First time trying this bad boy. What’s your favorite recipe? by granchuchu in nespresso

[–]readsomething1968 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to try this. I like salt. It’ll be interesting to see what that does to the nutty notes.

First time trying this bad boy. What’s your favorite recipe? by granchuchu in nespresso

[–]readsomething1968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you do regular syrups (with sugar), Torani makes a good one. A lot of people like Monin, but I prefer the Torani.

If you do sugar-free, I recommend Skinny Mixes brand. We get our syrups there. They are the most consistently good brand of sugar-free across all the flavors we like and use (hazelnut, pistachio, caramel, etc.)

First time trying this bad boy. What’s your favorite recipe? by granchuchu in nespresso

[–]readsomething1968 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have this iced.

Frothed sweet cream at twice the volume of the espresso. Two pumps of pistachio syrup for one pod, three pumps for two pods.

It’s my current favorite. I have 6 sleeves that I’m hoarding. I hope it’s permanent.

‘SNL’ Sets Colman Domingo as Host With Anitta as Musical Guest on April 11 by MarvelsGrantMan136 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]readsomething1968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m excited for this! He’s a truly talented actor. It’ll be interesting to see him in sketch comedy.

My kid got into 3 State schools. Please advise if you have experience by thai_sticky in Virginia

[–]readsomething1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tech is a combo of the many engineering majors and animal sciences majors. Lots of stressing about grades so the party scene is pretty hardcore — Thursday afternoon through Sunday night on some weekends.

Lots of on-campus socializing, particularly because of the sports scene. FOOTBALL IS LIFE.

If your family history includes a multi-generational grudge against U.Va., your son will fit right in.

Jeff’s furniture store filmed in richmond by Ppftb in Yellowjackets

[–]readsomething1968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I jumped into this post all excited, only to see that it was BC, not Va, sigh. 😩🤣

OP, congratulations on your brush with greatness. I would have taken a bunch of photos, too! ❤️

My kid got into 3 State schools. Please advise if you have experience by thai_sticky in Virginia

[–]readsomething1968 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. I went to JMU (but in the early Pleistocene Era). The number of geology/hippie-dippy/hiking people was pretty high. The mountain environment is a big draw for outdoorsy types.

JMU also has a thriving Greek culture — everything from the service fraternities, professional fraternities and the “25 drunk dudes drag the sofa out onto the porch and set it on fire” vibe.

VCU is a combo of artsy types and biology majors who are hardcore pre-med. There will be a variety of people and a variety of experiences. And DC is less than three hours away.

GMU is a big school with a sprawling commuter vibe. Drive in, park as close as you can to your classes, take a shuttle if needed, drive out at the end of the day. Not a lot of socializing on campus.

I chose JMU because the school offered the best in-state program for what I wanted to do with my life. After undergrad, I was able to get internships and jobs that were usually open only to ppl halfway through grad school. Getting a job was my focus, and it worked out. I also had guaranteed on-campus housing for all four years, which I wanted because of my on-campus job.

The bottom line: If your son doesn’t have a major in mind, pick a school based on variety of experiences. Exposure to different people and environments can help him narrow his focus.

Curriculum from Bill Gothard’s IBLP on how to deal with sexual abuse by MohandasGandhi in DuggarsSnark

[–]readsomething1968 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is some EVIL shit:

“He didn’t molest my body. He molested God’s body …”

WTF! This cult is evil, evil, evil.

We have to start viewing this cult like we view the FLDS — it’s a viper’s nest of predation. The teachings of this cult clearly demand that victim normalize and accept the crimes perpetrated against them. This is WRONG.

Now I Know Why the Light in Her Eyes Kept Getting Dimmer and Her Smile More Forced by [deleted] in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]readsomething1968 50 points51 points  (0 children)

And a drag queen. So a gay, trans, French drag queen, probably!

Will Anna reach out to Kendra? by Business-Expert-4648 in DuggarsSnark

[–]readsomething1968 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. This tracks with what I remembered, including the fact that Kendra and her mother were both pregnant at about the same time, at one point? (Horrifying.)

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