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thinking about getting an electric pressure cooker, but i’m trying to figure out if it actually makes sense for my kitchen or if i should just stick with normal pots/pans, mostly cook pretty basic weeknight stuff: rice, beans, soups, stews, shredded chicken, tougher cuts of meat, maybe meal prep type things. i like the idea of being able to throw something together faster without babysitting the stove, but i also don’t want another bulky appliance that only gets used twice, looked at a few electric pressure cookers / multi cookers, but it’s hard to tell what actually matters. stainless inner pot would be nice, easy cleaning is big, and i’d rather have something reliable than one with 50 preset buttons i’ll never touch

been wanting to do Korean BBQ at home more often, mostly samgyeopsal, bulgogi, maybe some thin sliced beef and veggies, but my apartment ventilation is not amazing. i know it’s not going to be exactly like a restaurant setup, but i’m trying to find an indoor smokeless grill that actually works well enough without setting off the smoke alarm or making the whole place smell like grilled pork belly for 3 days. looked at a few electric ones, but it’s hard to tell which ones actually get hot enough and which ones just kind of steam the meat instead of grilling it. easy cleanup is also a big thing because if it’s annoying to clean, i know i’ll stop using it after two times

i keep coming back to the idea of a foldable wall desk because a lot of the places i end up staying in are in that annoying middle ground where i can work there, but not comfortably enough to want to do it for weeks at a time. on paper it sounds perfect for a small rental or apartment setup. when i’m done working, it folds away and i get the room back. but i can also see it being one of those things that looks smart online and then feels too shallow, too flimsy, or just annoying enough that you go right back to working from a table or couch

curious if anyone here has actually used one as part of a real remote-work setup and not just as a backup surface. did it hold up for normal workdays, and was it actually worth it compared to just finding a better regular desk situation?

i keep going back and forth on getting a tortilla warmer because i can’t tell if it’s one of those things that genuinely makes a difference or if it mostly just looks nice on the table, when i’m making tacos or anything where tortillas are the whole point, i always end up doing the usual stack-them-and-wrap-them routine, which works okay for about five minutes and then turns into lukewarm tortillas and everyone reaching for the next one at the wrong time. i’m not trying to overcomplicate it, just wondering if a tortilla warmer actually does a noticeably better job of keeping them soft and warm through a meal

if you use one, did it end up being worth it? and do you notice much of a difference with corn vs flour tortillas?

anyone have a heel balm they actually trust once training volume starts beating up your feet?

my heels have gotten to that point where they’re not full disaster yet, but they’re definitely heading in the “ignore this now and regret it later” direction. i’m trying to stay on top of it before it turns into actual fissure territory, especially with longer miles and dry skin not really being a great combo.

i’m not looking for some spa-day product, just something that actually helps keep the skin from getting rough and split without feeling gross or taking forever to absorb. if you’ve found one that’s legitimately worth using as part of your regular foot maintenance, what ended up working for you?

i’m looking for a good face mist from Sephora that actually feels helpful for dry skin and isn’t just scented water in a nice bottle

my skin has been feeling tight during the day, especially when i’m wearing makeup, so i want something i can use as a little refresh without making my base separate or get sticky. i’m not expecting it to replace moisturizer or anything, just something that adds a bit of hydration and feels nice enough to actually keep using

i’ve seen a bunch from brands like Caudalie, Tower 28, Glow Recipe, Tatcha, etc., but reviews are all over the place and now i’m overthinking it

for anyone with dry skin, what Sephora face mist has actually been worth it for you?

been trying to stay more on top of the little grime spots around the house instead of waiting until they turn into a whole deep-cleaning project. mostly thinking about bathroom corners, grout, around the sink, stovetop edges, and those random spots that never seem to get fully clean with just spray and a rag. i keep seeing handheld steam cleaners mentioned, but i can’t tell if they’re actually useful or just one of those cleaning tools that seems exciting for a week and then sits in a closet. i don’t need anything huge, just something easy to pull out for small jobs, not impossible to clean afterward, and actually strong enough to make a difference

if you use a handheld steam cleaner for regular homemaking/cleaning stuff, which one has been worth it?

i’m trying to get better at doing my dog’s nails at home between grooms, but regular clippers still make me nervous. i’ve been looking at nail grinders, but it’s hard to tell which ones are actually worth it. a lot of them say they’re quiet or low vibration, but i know that doesn’t always mean much once you’re using it on an actual dog

mostly looking for something that’s not super loud, doesn’t take forever, and works well enough for regular maintenance without stressing my dog out too much

for anyone who grooms at home or uses grinders often, which one has actually been reliable for you?

i’ve been trying to dial in my standing desk setup and one thing that’s been bugging me more than it should is the spaghetti of cords under and around the desk..i’ve seen a few cable organizer boxes that are basically little “hidey holes” for power strips and cables, and i keep wondering if they actually stay tucked away and make the setup look cleaner or if they just become another thing you trip over or forget about.

since a standing desk inevitably means more cords for monitors, laptop, chargers, lamps, etc., i figured this community might have already tried them. if you’ve added a cable organizer box under/behind your desk that actually helped cut down the clutter, what did you go with? what worked and what was annoying?