proudblond

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[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 2 points 30 minutes ago

Gotcha. My aesthetician (who I must explain helped me save my adult-acne-ridden skin) suggested Neutragena Sensitive Skin Moisturizer with a separate physical sunscreen on top. Reddit swears by Cerave, but she says their method just strips your skin’s natural moisture barrier and then attempts to add it back, so she was not a fan. I’m not sure if Neutragena is available in the UK, but when I was there a few years ago and my luggage was delayed, I bought something that had “simple” or “nature” (or both?) in the title and was a white and light green label, and it seemed comparable.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 6 points 9 hours ago (14 children)

So we were talking in the car the other day about how yeast is alive (until it isn’t). How do vegans feel about yeast? Honestly asking; I don’t know any vegans irl that I can ask.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 7 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

If it works for you, why change it? Cream vs. lotion vs. moisturizer or whatever is probably 50% thickness and 50% marketing.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

OMG Grandpa Cat 🥹😍

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 14 points 5 days ago (1 children)

A couple of years ago, we were coming home from visiting my in-laws in Florida and I sat next to a woman on the plane who found out we were “going home” to SF and wanted to talk my ear off about everything that’s scary there. First of all, I didn’t want to talk to you anyway, lady, I just want to read my book. But since you asked, no, I don’t know what you mean when you are talking about how dangerous it is. I played it as simply confused about what she was talking about, and eventually she got confused at my response and left me alone. I wasn’t going to be successful convincing her; I knew that. But playing it that way was non-confrontational and still seemed to have the desired effect, which was to put a chink in the armor of her misinformed opinions.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 13 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I think they must have a fundamental misunderstanding about how big Los Angeles is. Like, truly, it is monstrous. And even when the city ends, it keeps going.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

Transitions? As in the ones that go darker in the sun? My husband has had them forever. Easier than keeping a separate pair of prescription sunglasses around I guess. We’re 42 now but I’m pretty sure he had them when we met at 25.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Everything falls apart so fast these days!

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 19 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Also mildly interesting is that you noticed it. Or maybe that’s very interesting? Anyway I’m saying I wouldn’t have noticed!

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Good luck guys. We’ve mostly stopped shopping at Safeway. If I’m gonna pay such high prices, I’d rather support the locally-owned grocery store down the street that I know I’m super lucky to have, plus Costco and TJs occasionally.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That hat has a tiara on it.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world -3 points 1 week ago

Yeah what is up with that? There are so many of those stupid stickers lately. There is no way so many cars are being driven by student drivers. I told my kids that when they’re learning to drive in a few years, there’s no fucking way I’ll put one on my car.

 

Hi all! I'm getting decent at sewing and regularly wear clothes that I've sewn, but I still consider myself a novice when it comes to understanding fabrics. I'm primarily an online shopper which makes things a bit tough of course. I also like to steer toward natural fibers when possible.

Anyway, today my question has to do with drape. I really like wearing linen because of the breathability in summer, but it is not very drapey at all. Do you have any patterns or types of garments that you like to wear or sew that use fabric without a lot of drape?

If it matters (which, perhaps it doesn't -- this thread can be for all!), I'm a cis woman with a fairly classic style leaning feminine. I also have a short waist which is the bane of my existence, so I avoid anything that visually cuts me at the waist. I have even drafted the waist seam out of a dress pattern (it went great!).

 

Work is super stressful right now and I could use some comfort food ideas. Especially since mine tend to involve carbs but I think carbs are making me bloat in a way they didn’t when I was 20. (Aside: getting older sucks.) Never been a fan of ice cream either.

Mine are typically mashed potatoes, or potatoes generally, and plain bean and rice burritos, cheese optional. My husband thinks I’m crazy because it’s all so plain but when I’m sick or stressed and my stomach is upset, that’s what I want.

 

My 10yo is quite skinny. My husband was also skinny as a kid so generally we haven’t worried about it much. But he just had his yearly checkup, and for the past two years he’s gained very little while still growing taller, and his BMI is dropping off the chart. The doc ordered a blood test and it came back fine, no celiac or thyroid issues (PHEW). So we’re back to trying to boost his intake.

He’s not a super picky kid but he can be reluctant to try things. He eats a lot of classic kid food with no problem: mac and cheese, pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets, etc. He also tends to eat a ton of fruits and veggies, which I don’t want to discourage or course! I might try PB&J again but he doesn’t love it like he used to.

The doc did say that she tends to prefer that kids eat their calories instead of drink them, but if a protein drink works for him, it’s an option as long as it’s not displacing solid food. I picked up one by Orgain the other day and he doesn’t seem overly thrilled with it. I’d be curious to know if other people have tried other brands and what their kids thought of them.

Anyone deal with this? What worked for you?

 

Maybe this isn’t the right community to post in, so apologies if this seems odd. But I figure we sewists may have specific needs or thoughts when it comes to garment care so this is the first place I thought of to ask.

My washer is throwing error codes this morning and googling suggests it might be related to some computer panel or other, and I’m a bit worried that repairs are going to be so expensive that it might mean a new washer is in the cards. We’ll see.

Are there any features that you love in your washer, wish it had, or downright hate?

Also, back when we bought this thing, front loaders were all the rage. It seems like top loaders are back in fashion. Does anyone know the story there and/or why a top loader might be a better option?

I’m all ears for opinions about dryers too!

Thanks in advance, y’all.

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