I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.
Got myself a samaung galaxy active a couple months back for like 20$ off ebay. Its a nice reminder to keep my body moving and helps lose some of the weight I put up over the years. I do however keep it offline now and just manually record my info for privacy sake. Looking to get a casio royal as a more general watch for myself this christmas and keep my active as a workout watch instead
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Yup this is why I got my tubes tied. Too much anxiety just relying on the pill!
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Oh man it was a nightmare finding someone who would sterilize me. I was 24 when I started seriously looking, and I can’t tell you how many doctors told me I’d change my mind about not wanting kids (insert huuuge eyeroll here), and one doctor even said that he thought my boyfriend was forcing me into it and that I didn’t understand how permanent it was. Thankfully I did finally find someone to take me seriously but man, what a pain in the ass!
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Yep - back in the day the LiveJournal childfree comm had a similar list which was really helpful!
What sort of frequency are we talking about? 500 times a year? or more like 200 times a year?
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This means that over a span of 20 years, even with perfect use, there is a 33% chance for a pregnancy
No this is completely inaccurate and wrong…there’s a 33% risk of a condom failing. You’d still have to time it with ovulation of the person you’re boinking for there to be a risk of pregnancy. And even then, having sex in the most optimal period isn’t even a guarantee of pregnancy, far from it.
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Yeah, I’m 5 years in and stopped getting tested.
It was a fantastic purchase though!!!
aye aye
This guy fucks
Is the annual test really necessary?
Yes, if you fuck once annually
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Got my procedure scheduled in two weeks, so I am hoping it’s a one and done thing
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I worked with a guy that had to go in three times but I think he was no following post operation care. You are supposed to abstain for a few days while it heals.
When I got my vasectomy it was no needle, no scalpel. They make a small hole then pull the vas deferens out cut and tie it to itself then do the other, all with pain numbing spray. Was 5 minutes not including the ball shaving. I went in to work that night, with an ice pack on my balls all night but barely had any issues. Some extra swelling happened but I went back for an injection of anti inflammatory and it went away.
If you want to be 100% Sure then yes.
Most people are fine with being 98% sure though.
Okay, thanks.
Steam Deck - I know I’m not supposed to promote a specific product (change SD to a handheld gaming device if you must), but after my son was born, moved to a different country and changed jobs my life was rather hectic. I had no time to play videogames at all, which was my go-to method to unwind since I was a little kid. As an almost 40 years old responsible adult I can now still enjoy gaming in bite sized bursts, in bed, instead of scrolling through social media or watching mindless videos. The best thing is I can be next to my SO while she does something else I can work through my backlog.
Soldering Iron, the amount of money you will save from fixing your own stuff is ridiculous.
How much will I save from burning my hand… again
But genuinely, that’s rad, I’m happy it’s working out for you lol. Stay safe :)
adult bib.
Why not just a napkin
Context?
The highest end Green Pan cook set. I’ve had expensive cookware before, but these are unbelievable. Actually makes me want to cook more.
I’ve used this but prefer cast iron as they are much durable than ceramic.
Until you try an cook anything with tomato in it aye
Never had that issue and I’m not even remotely precious with my pans. Just wash and dry with a bit of oil on the stovetop, and they’re ready for tomorrow’s fried egg
Should I not be cooking anything tomato based with my cast iron?
If the cast iron is well seasoned you’re fine.
The acid in the tomato will attack the coating you’ve developed but if you use it and season it regularly there is nothing to worry about.
The great thing about cast iron is even if you “wreck it” it’s pretty much always possible to fix.
I love that the best way to fix cast iron is to cook bacon.
No issues here as long as you season the cast iron pan properly. All acidic food can be cooked without any issues.
I love my enameled cast iron Dutch oven
Decent quality automatic cat feeders.
We have 3 cats, and I resisted getting autofeeders for 5 years because it felt silly to buy what amounts to three $75 food bowls.
They paid for themselves the first weekend I didn’t have 3 razor sharp dickheads screaming at me to feed them at 5:15 AM. I should have bought them years ago.
Seriously. My cats are so relaxed because they get their food at the exact same times every day. I still hand feed the first and last meals (canned wet food), but it gives them something to look forward to during the day, even when we are at work.
They can also apparently tell time now because they get ready within five minutes of most feedings, I like to think that makes them feel more connected to their world and existence.
wish there was one that could open wet food cans and parse it out. my old gato is on soft foods only.
We use ice cube trays to freeze wet food, then put the cubes in the automatic feeder.
Avoiding 5am starvation yowls is exactly why I free feed, and I’m sure it’s going to bite me in the ass when my two are older and stop maintaining their weight easily. But for now, they’re active and healthy weight even with the free feeding. So we’ll see
After watching a Jackson galaxy video on how to stop your cat from waking you up early, I followed the advice of never feeding immediately after getting up, and instead doing a certain activity first, like making coffee. After a month of taking a shower before feeding, my cat no longer makes any noise in the morning and only starts getting noisy when I step out of the shower. So thats a good tip for those who can’t free feed. I also started collecting every toy and putting them in a secure box before bed since she has a tendency to chase toys around in the middle of the night and yelp with one in her mouth.
I bought a house back in 2009 for around $290,000, sold it in 2022 for $600,000, paid off my original loan and then bought another house outright with the proceeds. No house payment is a huge stress relief. I own this place and will as long as I pay my taxes.
- Kettle barbecue
- Charcoal pit + rotisserie
- Air fryer
- Small benchtop induction cooker
The top two have resulted in some of the tastiest meat I’ve ever cooked. I chucked away my gas barbecue recently. The bottom two are just way more efficient (and environmentally friendly, with my solar) for small meals, rather than the natural gas hob and/or big electric oven.
Edit: nevermind, I saw induction and thought convection.
Foodie alert! Haha but I love my little kettle barbeque
Ender 3 3d printer about 6 years ago. I bought it used for $100 on a whim with no knowledge on how to use one. Now it’s the most useful tool in my house. Need a slightly bigger hollow wall anchor? You can print one. Custom desk organizer? Print one. Name plates for a dinner party. Stamp to impress into wax or leather. Fantasy scatter terrain.
There is certainly a learning curve but if you can get proficient you can make countless helpful things that would would not be able to buy.
I agree but having a more reliable printer you don’t have to fix is even better. It allowed me to start teaching myself CAD and now I spend time designing stuff around the house rather than fixing or upgrading the printer. I use Alibre Design, allows you to buy outright and no subscription if you don’t mind being on an older version.
Oh, I agree. I use a different printer now too for most things but I still have the original one. The technology has really advanced in the intervening years.
A good quality utility knife for the kitchen
My house. I am constantly stressed now, but it’s something I can work on, improve, and builds equity.
The medicine cabinet in my bathroom. I know it sounds stupid, but of all the improvements in my house I’ve made in the last year, this one has had the most impact. It looks great and gives me tons more storage. And since I use it every single day, I can appreciate it every single day.
Yeah, my girlfriend and I were telling people, it’s great. We can just put holes in walls and no one can stop us. We don’t have to stress about a deposit or anything like that. It’s so freeing.
I hear you there. I love almost everything about my house, but the damn mortgage is not something I enjoy paying every month.
Which medicine cabinet did you get?
I picked this one up. It matched the sink and vanity that came with the house perfectly and was built at a much higher quality than I expected.
Home Decorators Collection Home Decorators Collection 25 in. W x 25 in. H Rectangular Medicine Cabinet with Mirror https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Home-Decorators-Collection-25-in-W-x-25-in-H-Rectangular-Medicine-Cabinet-with-Mirror-45410/302968021 SKU# 302968021
I also got one of those cabinets that goes over the toilet too, and while it looks alright, it felt cheap when I put it together.
Zenna Home 23.25 in. W x 71 in. H x 7.88 in. D Dark Brown Over-the-Toilet Storage with Glass Windows in Espresso https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zenna-Home-23-25-in-W-x-71-in-H-x-7-88-in-D-Dark-Brown-Over-the-Toilet-Storage-with-Glass-Windows-in-Espresso-E9850CH/320104339 SKU# 320104339
Noise cancelling headphones. My work requires a lot of air travel and I have trouble with loud noises in general. I bought a pair a year or so ago for just under $70 and it’s as good or better than the more expensive one ($150 refurbished) I got in 2017. It also has a mode to let the external sound through if someone is trying to talk to you.
It really does eliminate some of the annoyance of air travel.
I’m like 85% certain mine are responsible for my tinnitus, so I’d have to rate mine as worst purchase of all time.
That’s awful! I’ve heard that tinnitus is an absolute misery.
May I ask which model you got?
Soundcore Q30.
SAN SERO Vented Microwave Cover. I was just thinking about this the other day. I’ve owned this thing for over 9 years and use it nearly every day. At the time I think I paid like $20 for it (it’s $34 now). And I thought that might be silly for what is basically a piece of plastic.
But holy crap, it’s got to be my highest value-to-dollar ratio item EVER.
With it, I hardly ever have to clean my microwave. It keeps splatters to the cover itself, which is trivial to wash out.
And it helps with energy efficiency too, keeping heat close to the food, instead of it being lost as waste heat.
It comes with tiny vent holes at the top, so it won’t steam up much or pop off.
And it has a nice handle built into the top middle of it, so most of the time you can grab that without burning yourself.
It also fits perfectly onto your typical round dinner plate. I mean perfectly.
This thing has been with me through four different homes/house moves, and hundreds of times of cooking or re-heating items on bowls and plates.
It’s easily the best thing I’ve bought in my life.
Am I getting this right, you paid 20 USD for a plastic cover for plates in the microwave? I mean, yes, you should have one to avoid splatters, but I once upgraded from a 2 USD one to a 5 USD one due to better usability, I can’t imagine paying 20 USD for it
I can’t imagine using a microwave for anything other than popcorn!
Oh, melting butter
This is why I never believe the hype about air fryers. Most of the reviews come from people who’ve been using a popcorn machine to cook god knows what 😂
Air fryers are perfect for cooking small amounts of chicken. I use an oven all the time and prefer the air fryer for drumsticks or thighs.
It’s half the time because it’s smaller. You literally just coat the chicken in whatever spices and put it in.
Air fryers are perfect for cooking small amounts of chicken. I use an oven all the time and prefer the air fryer for drumsticks or thighs.
It’s half the time because it’s smaller. You literally just coat the chicken in whatever spices and put it in.
Microwaves are going for making ganache…
Yes I did. And it’s brilliant.
In the last two years, its gotta be our air fryer/ convention oven. No preheating time for anything that needs to be cooked in the oven, exceptional heat distribution due to the convection and super consistent. If I cooked something at 400f for 15 minutes it will always come out the same way every time. I never use our big oven anymore. I love it.
We have the one that the Wirecutter recommends which is the Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven TOB-260N1.
We just got our first one. Please share your best recipes !
TOB-260N1
how does it do on hash browns?
I don’t eat hash browns so I can’t say for certain but I’ve made fries, onion rings, calamari and chicken nuggets in it and they all came out perfectly crunchy so I’d image hash browns wouldn’t be a problem.
I’ve held off because that’s the best recommended one I’ve always landed on but it doesn’t use a basket. My stove also has a small top oven already but I know the air fryer would be awesome. The only people I know that have them have basket models and I’m worried I will have buyers remorse if I end up with just a third oven that sits on my countertop.
Ive had both a basket model and the “toaster oven” style. At least in my case, I much prefer the latter. Its just my personal preference, though.
thank for sharing
We purchased it as both a counter top oven and air fryer all in one sort of deal so it was worth the purchase for us since we didn’t have a counter top oven prior to it. If you already have a counter top oven then the purchase may not be worth it as much. The reason why this purchase was excellent for us is because it’s an extremely good counter top oven and it can air fry.
