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  1. Comment on Reusing plastic water bottles, to-go containers? Scientists say that’s a bad idea. in ~health

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    Even though it's pretty heat tolerant I wouldn't recommend silicone for cooking. I noticed it retained smells from other dishes I had made and it was a nightmare getting them clean. One also...

    Even though it's pretty heat tolerant I wouldn't recommend silicone for cooking. I noticed it retained smells from other dishes I had made and it was a nightmare getting them clean. One also chipped from regular use. I began looking for wood and steel when these problems came up.

    I have found some amazing stainless steel utensils at secondhand shops for very little.
    Sometimes Aldi's carries some decent utensils for very little.

    On another note, it's been very frustrating trying to find oven mitts that don't have silicone or polyester lined in them.

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  2. Comment on American election mental health thread in ~health.mental

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    Our family is the typical poster child of white nuclear families. I hate that this may be a survival strategy and I shudder to think of all the unnecessary pain others will experience because they...

    Our family is the typical poster child of white nuclear families. I hate that this may be a survival strategy and I shudder to think of all the unnecessary pain others will experience because they were born in even slightly different circumstances.

    I have 2 children and this wake-up call has me wanting to spend as much time with them as possible. I'm so scared of what their future looks like despite living in a solid blue state. If all that was feared comes to fruition, nowhere is safe. This morning in a haze, I was dancing with my 3 year old to distract myself but the motions made me break down and I did what I could to hide it even though my babies may need to grow up sooner than they should.

    How can I keep them safe? My only plan going forward is to turn onward and build a community of trusted friends and family. I commiserated with another parent who is agonizing about the future. It helped a little connecting with her but I am terrified.

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  3. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    I have this old dollhouse by KidKraft that I have been meaning to repaint. I finally got around to it this week and plan on gifting it to my niece for her second birthday in November.

    I have this old dollhouse by KidKraft that I have been meaning to repaint. I finally got around to it this week and plan on gifting it to my niece for her second birthday in November.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on What are your traditional Christmas dinners, and do you do anything that's unusual in your country? in ~food

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    Roasted duck. Oranges are in season and they go very well with it. I will need to defrost it soon though

    Roasted duck. Oranges are in season and they go very well with it. I will need to defrost it soon though

    5 votes

  5. Comment on Forgotten to return your library book? Don’t worry about it [library fines are falling out of fashion]. in ~books

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    Every library I frequent is fine free. I still like to return them by the due date because I consider it a courtesy. Just so everyone is aware, this only seems to be for books. Movies, video...

    Every library I frequent is fine free. I still like to return them by the due date because I consider it a courtesy.

    Just so everyone is aware, this only seems to be for books. Movies, video games, museum passes returned late may result in a fee

    9 votes

  6. Comment on How do you feel when people sign off an email with a single letter? in ~life

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    This makes me think of all the teachers who asked us to call them 'Mr. S.' instead of 'Mr. Smithers.' (Always male teachers iirc). I never really thought about it tbh. Most people don't really end...

    This makes me think of all the teachers who asked us to call them 'Mr. S.' instead of 'Mr. Smithers.' (Always male teachers iirc).

    I never really thought about it tbh. Most people don't really end their emails with a signature unless it's something a bit more official but I have never seen that kind end with a single letter.

    I guess the ones I have seen end their email like that may have an awkward name, maybe with weird spelling?

    1 vote

  7. Comment on How often do you brush your teeth? in ~life

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    I do the same. I just brush at night with an electric toothbrush. It's my understanding that night time brushing is more important because you are cleaning your teeth of whatever leftover food is...

    I do the same. I just brush at night with an electric toothbrush. It's my understanding that night time brushing is more important because you are cleaning your teeth of whatever leftover food is stuck in there. Letting it sit in there while you sleep is more likely to lead to cavities. I make sure to floss and finish with mouth wash. Sometimes I use a water pik.

    My breath in the morning is fine. My dentist also says good things.

    ETA: if I brush in the morning, it's after breakfast

    8 votes

  8. Comment on The summer of busts in ~movies

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    There are two reasons I have a hard time getting myself to the movies. One is personal. Going to see a movie is so hard now. We really don't go often because we have two small children and no...

    There are two reasons I have a hard time getting myself to the movies. One is personal. Going to see a movie is so hard now. We really don't go often because we have two small children and no reliable childcare ATM. If we do, it will be movies like Elemental because it's aimed at kids. We saw it and loved it.

    The second reason we don't go to the movies is exacerbated by the first. I'm not going to set aside my time for another sequel, prequel, sidestory, remake, etc. But that's what most big summer 'blockbusters' are.

    However, Barbie and Oppenheimer seem really unique and fresh and I am definitely interested in making an attempt to see at least one of the two.

    I really do hope movie studios will pause and take note of what is succeeding and failing

    40 votes

  9. Comment on Do you wash your carpets? in ~life.home_improvement

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    I don't wash my carpets, but I would if I had a carpet cleaner and I have no intention of renting one. I do have a steam cleaner and it really freshens them up . You can can a decent enough steam...

    I don't wash my carpets, but I would if I had a carpet cleaner and I have no intention of renting one. I do have a steam cleaner and it really freshens them up . You can can a decent enough steam cleaners for a reasonable price

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  10. Comment on What is your favorite live album? in ~music

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    I love Jeff Buckley's Live at Sin-e. Quite a few of the songs are covers but he does them so well. It's a beautiful album that really showcases his voice. It's silly, but I love hearing him banter...

    I love Jeff Buckley's Live at Sin-e. Quite a few of the songs are covers but he does them so well.

    It's a beautiful album that really showcases his voice. It's silly, but I love hearing him banter and goof off when he interacts with the audience in between each song. Probably because it makes the album feel more immersive and it helps that he is so likeable! His renditions of "I Shall Be Released" and "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" are lovely. I really like "Je n'en Connais pas la Fin" because it's melody reminds me of a dream-like carousel ride. But the crowned jewel is his cover of "Hallelujah". It's breathtaking and it is honestly better than his studio recording.

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  11. Comment on How are y'all dealing with inflation? in ~finance

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    It's tedious but downloading apps to stores you frequent can help save money. For example, Target often offers a $20-$25 gift card if you purchase $100 worth of diapers or wipes. I also have an...

    It's tedious but downloading apps to stores you frequent can help save money.

    For example, Target often offers a $20-$25 gift card if you purchase $100 worth of diapers or wipes.

    I also have an app to a local grocery store I frequent because it offers points everytime you purchase their own brands. Those points can be used as credit. I also get coupons through them and they can sometimes be very good. One coupon saves $17 off a basket of $80. Every little bit helps.

    When I don't have special deals, I shop at Aldi's.

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  12. Comment on What is a typical daily or special occasion breakfast for you? in ~food

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    If I make myself something, my 'daily' choice is an egg sandwich but that's not too frequent. My special breakfast is whole wheat banana pancakes when I have an over ripe bunch on the counter. I...

    If I make myself something, my 'daily' choice is an egg sandwich but that's not too frequent. My special breakfast is whole wheat banana pancakes when I have an over ripe bunch on the counter. I make them for the kids. The rest is frozen for future meals.

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