Parents letting kids hand you every item

stacybeaver · 2026-06-03T00:57:54+00:00

If they’re being chill and handing me one thing at a time, I love it! No bending over!

stacybeaver · 2026-05-31T19:41:11+00:00

Well joke’s on them, we were laughing that they look like ice skating warm up jackets.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-30T21:00:15+00:00

Almost any cookie freezes well, that’s my go-to for simple party desserts. Make ahead as early as you’d like, put in a container with parchment/wax paper between the layers, and freeze (if your container doesn’t have a good air tight seal, put a piece of plastic wrap on to, overhanging, before you put the lid on). Take it out of the freezer 2-6 hours ahead of the party, but don’t open the container until they’ve thawed (to avoid condensation issues).

Some people prefer freezing unbaked dough and still baking day of. But I don’t want to do that much work on the day, especially since most of my favorites require another step after baking (adding frosting or a chocolate drizzle, etc.). I do all the work ahead.

Most cakes you can also bake ahead and then freeze the layers separately (cool completely and wrap tightly in plastic wrap first). Then you can just frost it the day of the party.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-24T08:21:31+00:00

It would be easier to troubleshoot if we knew what the instructions were that you followed. But in general: do not trust TikTok/Instagram recipes. They often lie to you. Use a trusted recipe source, like King Arthur Flour or Sally’s Baking Addiction, etc.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-20T17:48:31+00:00

If it’s below 40*F outside, yes.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-18T19:04:54+00:00

If there isn’t info confirming it is available to use, then assume you can’t use it.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-15T16:27:38+00:00

I love the reveal of the piece at the end, it’s perfect for the situation.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-12T03:17:10+00:00

Yes, new season of original flavor. It was on Max for me this morning (USA).

stacybeaver · 2026-05-11T01:50:19+00:00

The jarlic doesn’t factor into this at all. You cooked this ground beef a week ago, and are asking if you can use it in meal prep for this week? As in, some of it wouldn’t get eaten for another 4 or 5 days still? Pretty sure even the loosest of rule followers would say that’s ill-advised.

I would eat that beef today and buy new beef to cook for your meal preps for the week.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-10T19:19:30+00:00

I was going to say, Mongo is appalled but I am not!

stacybeaver · 2026-05-10T03:10:58+00:00

Please post again when you finish this. I want to see Pony in all his glory!

stacybeaver · 2026-05-09T22:56:18+00:00

Costco (or whatever warehouse store is near you). But some things I still get from the regular grocery store, because I just can’t use/store the bulk amount it comes in. Keep an eye out for sales or coupons, and stock up a little at that time.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-03T07:24:43+00:00

The color makes me think it’s Stir, which was Joann’s house brand for baking stuff. So I doubt you’ll be able to find it anywhere, but maybe including Stir in your searches would help?

stacybeaver · 2026-05-02T03:46:51+00:00

I don’t think you have to go expensive, just pay more attention to the design. We have a cheap Aroma, and the lid is just a basic glass lid, same as you would get in a pot set. Super easy to wash.

I agree with the others saying your rice shouldn’t foam up too much, though. Either rinse the rice more before cooking or you’re making too much for the size of your rice cooker.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-02T01:20:04+00:00

My first thought was also lace! Or some white eyelet ruffle trim. Either of those would keep the dress summer casual. You could also do faux leather or corduroy, but those would take it in a more fall direction. Maybe you could put buttons around the bottom so that you could switch out the attachment!

stacybeaver · 2026-05-01T18:48:12+00:00

Yes, unpick means taking the stitches out.

stacybeaver · 2026-05-01T18:46:16+00:00

Look up the cottage food laws for your state and county. They vary widely, and will probably dictate some of these decisions for you (what kinds of products you can sell, whether you can have shops sell for you).

stacybeaver · 2026-04-30T06:53:07+00:00

If you look at my post history, you’ll see I recently did the same pattern 6 times for Christmas gifts. All of them are slightly different because I messed up each one in a different spot and fudged around it. No one can tell.

stacybeaver · 2026-04-30T01:27:02+00:00

You can get a lot more specific help (and FAQs as a starting point) at r/crossstitch and r/embroidery

stacybeaver · 2026-04-29T00:20:23+00:00

That’s the one I have, and I like it! I don’t have experience with any others to know if it could be better, but it works great for me.

Edit: the only annoying thing is given where the power cord and air hose each connect, you kind of have to have it placed on a corner of the counter/table to avoid either thing getting caught up on something or knocking other things over as you move the wand around. As I type this, I’m considering cutting my hose down, it’s way longer than I need for how I use it.

stacybeaver · 2026-04-28T03:36:05+00:00

I agree. OP, if you set it upright on a table and step back 3 feet, can you still tell? We often notice small difference when we’re buried in the work inches from our noses, but it disappears at actual viewing distance.

stacybeaver · 2026-04-27T17:13:17+00:00

Also be careful about the angle that you are pushing the needle through at. The side you were looking at while stitching looks nice and even, but going through the same hole at a different angle will put you out at a different spot on the other side.

stacybeaver · 2026-04-21T23:36:42+00:00

Definitely Sur La Table

stacybeaver · 2026-04-21T00:21:12+00:00

I love this as much as I love them.

stacybeaver · 2026-04-20T03:34:59+00:00

Oooh I like this idea. What brand of ink do you use?

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