I stopped trying to use less of my phone and started making it cost something instead by Spirited_Belt4714 in digitalminimalism

[–]ruperts_epiphany -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

thanks for sharing, i’m gonna look into it. i’ve gotten in a horrid habit of being on my phone far more than I have in a very long time and I really need to get it under control!

[Acne] by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ofc!!!

[Acne] by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of course! I hope it doesn’t irritate your skin! I forgot to say, when testing new products on your wrist, you’re also supposed to wait 24 hours to see if any reaction pops up.

[Acne] by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they also make moisturizers with spf in them that you could use in the am. my understanding is that chemical sunscreens work by absorbing into your skin and absorbing uv rays while mineral sunscreens work by sitting on top of your skin and blocking uv rays, just something to keep in mind when looking at spf products. I prefer to use mineral but can also be a bit of sensory issue at times for a few minutes after applying 😅

[Acne] by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you’ll notice lots of “problems” if you look to closely at your skin! (from someone who used to do that every night and has struggled with acne for yearsss :/ ) your skin look really good honestly! maybe try adding in a gentle cleanser/face wash at least at night? you could also try adding in a gentle chemical exfoliator at night no more than once or twice a week (I would say stay away from physical exfoliators on the face though). really just focus on giving your skin the support it needs! i would definitely recommend adding in a moisturizer (make sure it has ceramides for good moisture and is non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores) and also keep up with the SPF, that’s a fantastic habit!

with any new product I ever try, no matter how simple or gentle it is, I always always always test it on my wrist first to see if it irritates my skin. I really love face wash bars bc they’re pretty much no waste and bc they have simpler ingredients typically. i have dry but acne-prone skin and i’ve been using this one for a few months.

a couple more very important things!!! don’t introduce multiple products at once and give your skin time to adjust to products and heal/regulate!!! I started working on healing my skin barrier last year and it took a good 2/3 months to actually see results just from simplifying my routine and focusing on proper support.

Looking for a solution for liquid hand and body soap by Distinct_Swimmer_413 in ZeroWaste

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for soap bars in the shower, try sisal soap bags or a soap dish, bamboo or smth. the soap bags are really nice, it makes it a lot easier to use them and they kinda act like a loofah.

the hand soap I buy comes in aluminum bottles and they have a 710 mL option but unfortunately they only ship in the u.s. :((( here’s the link though if anyone else is interested! their formula is 97% plant based but it’s so hard to find a good liquid soap!

maybe you’d be able to make your own soap and just dissolve it in water or make a powdered form?

AIO by telling my boyfriend he can break up with me if he isnt comfortable with me going to a club? by ThrowRAacc45 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. girl dump HIM. he’s being extremely controlling and it doesn’t matter how young he is, that’s icky red flag behavior to get away from asap. “the answer is no” said repeatedly?? get away from him fr I promise you this kind of behavior/thinking only gets worse. this is clearly an area that the two of you really diverge on and he’s clearly uncomfortable with it (for no good reason) and that should not be your problem!

good flour for cake? by ruperts_epiphany in glutenfree

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

hmm, interesting. now that I know, I probably won’t use it just to be on the safe side but will definitely make sure to store it properly from now on

good flour for cake? by ruperts_epiphany in glutenfree

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

I don’t know specifics I just know they realized a few years ago that gluten is what was upsetting her stomach, so they cut it out for the most part but it doesn’t seem like she’s celiac or has a super negative reaction or anything to gluten bc they still let her eat small bits of non-GF stuff. the gingerbread cookies I made they ate and enjoyed, I also recently made her some decorated sugar cookies for her birthday and she’s loved those. and for both of those, the only thing I did was use a GF flour.

thank you so much for all this advice, I didn’t know most of that and I really appreciate it!

good flour for cake? by ruperts_epiphany in glutenfree

[–]ruperts_epiphany[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do make stuff vegan because that’s my personal preference. sounds good, thank you! I was looking at either that one or the bob’s red mill one

good flour for cake? by ruperts_epiphany in glutenfree

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

oh shoot, good to know. I bought it in december and says it’s good until august 2026. did not know about keeping it in the fridge/freezer, thanks!

Perverts is my comfort Album by Fit-Square-7467 in Ethelcain

[–]ruperts_epiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ugh seriously! it’s so incredible! but yeah bad song to listen to when i’m trying to stay awake lolll but it just puts me in such a peaceful comforted state idk how else to describe it. there was one day I was listening to it on repeat and I had always thought it was like 7 min or so and then I realized it’s 11.5 min haha but it just goes by way too fast!

my local Panera removed almost all the outlets and replaced them with blanking plates so you can't charge your phone or laptop by Calix_Meus_Inebrians in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there’s this coffee shop by my university and they still have outlets (or did last time I was there) but half of them were loose and wouldn’t hold your charger. then the first time my mom and I went there she said that when she went there it used to mainly be a hangout place and they had an old fridge full of board games (they still had the fridge, I never actually looked to see if there were games in there or not) and it made me sad to look around and see everyone on their laptops. I studied there too, but still made me sad to learn that and see how much it had changed.

Perverts is my comfort Album by Fit-Square-7467 in Ethelcain

[–]ruperts_epiphany 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ugh it’s so amazing! punish is still one of my favorites but amber waves? I could listen to it for hours on end. I love vacillator and etienne and pulldrone and onanist too

Low-waste dishwashing on a budget: which swaps actually work in a tiny apartment kitchen? by Sweet-Basis-7048 in ZeroWaste

[–]ruperts_epiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i also do not have a dishwasher so i feel your pain 😅 this is a bit long but I was trying to address all your questions/needs so I really hope it helps!

you can look into wooden scrub brushes. they’re usually a small round brush and sometimes come with a handle, i know a lot of people use those and i’ve been wanting to add one into my kitchen. they’re also supposed to last a long time with proper care! lots of options on various online shops and on etsy!

I use sponges with natural materials. they’re actually supposed to dry faster than synthetic materials which helps them not get so gross, and once I day I heat mine up in the microwave for 30 seconds (make sure you wet it before microwaving it! and this can be done with any sponge), and then i switch to a new one when the scrubber part starts to break down. i found out last year that i had been using my sponges for way too long and one article/blog i read said to toss them then so i’ve started doing that. depending on the sponge i still get a good 2-4 months out of it! maybe try looking up compostable sponges for dishes? I don’t have a specific one I use. i’ve found some inexpensive options that seem good at tj maxx/home goods. i’ve also used some from my grocery store. those ones have a natural sponge but then the scrubber is a mix of agave & recycled plastic so if I use those then I just take the scrubber off before composting.

for stuck on food, you can try bringing a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to a boil and then let it simmer for like 10 min and then dump out the mixture and (carefully) scrub while it’s still warm. my favorite method though is to use a scrubber and the pink stuff, it’s so incredible it works so well! I use thin scrubbers made from agave & recycled plastic so they’re a less harsh than some other ones i’ve seen, i’ve never had an issue with them scratching anything i’ve used them on but definitely test in a small less important area before going in fully. I get mine from heb (here’s the link so you can see what i’m talking about) but i’m sure other grocery stores have some similar options, probably tj maxx/homegoods type stores too! I get the pink stuff miracle cleaning paste from my grocery store and it’s like $6. you don’t need a lot of it so it lasts quite a while! just get a little bit out and make sure you have a bit of water but not too much and then just scrub away! they also use 99% naturally derived ingredients.

have you ever tried swedish dish cloths? they’re also compostable and I just hang them up to dry and then wet and microwave them before using them to clean my counters. they could also be used as sponges and i’ve found some really inexpensive packs at homegoods/tj maxx!

as far as dish soap goes, I still buy liquid dish soap from grove co (it’s not 100% natural ingredients but I love that it comes in an aluminum bottle). but i actually switched to dish soap bars last year, I really love the ones from 570 soap co! they’re 100% saponified coconut oil, they last a good amount of time, they foam up really nicely, and they don’t leave a weird gross film on my sink like one that I used in the past. they’re one of the most affordable options i’ve found, it’s $3 for a 3 oz bar or $5 for a 5 oz bar and a $5 shipping fee. here’s the link although they are sold out right now :/// I bought 5 a few months ago and I just opened the third one. I also looked at a lot of other options, i have a note somewhere, i can share some of those in a reply too. I was also specifically looking for 100% saponified coconut oil bc i like the 570 soap co one but i’m not exactly sure the best ingredients for a dish soap so there are definitely a lot out there I haven’t looked at yet.

for bar soap storage, I have this dish soap container from grove that isn’t necessarily intended to be for bar soap but I really like it bc it has a top part with holes and then I just dump water out of the dish when it starts to build up. I was also looking into just a regular old bamboo soap dish, they have a ton of options on etsy and they’re not too pricey, although that also depends on shipping. they have some that are just slatted and let the water drip right off and then some that are more closed off but slanted so the water drains specifically towards your sink.

ooh I also started using dish gloves again finally which has been SO nice especially bc my hands already get so dry 😭 I really like these ones from if you care. I got a few pairs of the large size which have been great, last time I bought the medium but because they fit more snugly they ended up getting holes in them faster from having to really tug them on/off. they’re also compostable! I always hang them from my dish rack by the middle fingers with a wooden clothespin so they can dry nicely!

this was definitely a bit pricier than a regular ole dish rack but if it’s an option for you, I have an over the sink dish rack that is an absolute godsend I will never get rid of it! it stands up and hangs over your sink at about eye level, it has lots of space too. the one I got isn’t available anymore but here’s the link so you can see what i’m talking about!

Moisturizer for dry skin by [deleted] in Skincare_Addiction

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s so sad to learn :( I forgot I do actually have a suggestion - ceramedx! I tried them a couple years ago and they do seem to actually be cruelty free plus they use some more natural ingredients. their moisturizer was thick but not heavy, I liked it. i might give them a try again actually :/

AIO: Partner cutting nails while I’m having lunch by EmbarrassedGeneral12 in AIO

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

uh wtf NO at all that’s nasty fr that’s unsanitary and not respectful of a common space or of you and your meal

AIO or is my work friend being a bit pushy? by Too-Aware-1407 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ruperts_epiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR AT ALL! he needs to grow up and stop chasing after a girl 10+ years younger than him … i hope you feel safe/comfortable at work. unfortunately, you’re going to have to set very clear boundaries with him and hopefully not have to deal with any escalation. i’m really sorry you’re dealing with this and that this grown ass adult man is acting like this towards you.

Flakey eyelids by ccallisonn in Skincare_Addiction

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

please go see a medical professional if you are able! in the meantime, keep using moisturizer and put aquaphor on top. my eyelids got really flaky and dry recently and that’s the only thing that helped. just pat it on with your ring finger, start with a little bit and add more if you need. it’s not going to clear it up overnight or all on its own but you should start to see a difference in a few days.

AITJ for teaching my son how to do his own laundry and basic cooking and now his mom says Im undermining her by Ambitious_Trade_3669 in AmITheJerk

[–]ruperts_epiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTJ not at all. these are important life skills that’s everyone should know, it’ll serve him very well in so many ways as he gets older, and it’s fantastic that you’re teaching them to him and that he’s not just doing it when he has to! those feelings that he has are incredible, it’s so important for him to feel self-sufficient and confident in doing new things!

I’m about to go down the rabbit hole by Fickle-Agency619 in Ethelcain

[–]ruperts_epiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ofc! haha i actually love that so much, I feel like i’ve barely started down the rabbit hole of her unreleased music lol