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Ive been doing the whole skincare-first makeup thing for years. primer, colour corrector, all of it. but lately I'm standing in front of the mirror thinking do I really need all this?

I spend like 15 minutes prepping my face before I even touch foundation. and honestly my makeup looks the same as when I just used moisturizer and went for it. maybe I'm just tired. or maybe the industry has convinced me I need 5 layers of hydration for my makeup to sit nicely.

has anyone else simplified their prep and found it actually helped? or are we all just out here layering stuff because we're scared to stop lol

A few months ago, I was seriously considering buying a house that checked almost every box. Great location, decent price, plenty of space and it seemed like the one

As I did one of the walkthroughs, I found out that there is a small crack in an interior wall. Not worried much about it since the building was old. A little paint can do miracles, can’t it?

Fortunately, a couple of friends who’d bought houses before convinced me to get a professional inspection. They recommended one local inspection agency and said they’d used them and were glad they did

The first thing I expected the inspector to tell me is that it was just normal settling. But no, that little crack caused us to have a much bigger discussion than I originally expected we would

The inspection found signs of movement that I had not noticed myself. And while it might seem like just another little issue, it could mean big trouble for my home and cost me tens of thousands of dollars in the future

What really got me was how close I came to missing it. If my friends hadn’t pushed me toward an inspection, I probably would’ve moved forward without a second thought. To my untrained eye, that crack was just a crack

In the end, I walked away from the purchase. It wasn’t easy and I’d already started picturing myself living there. But looking back, it was absolutely the right call

The inspection cost a fraction of what those foundation repairs could have set me back. Sometimes the most expensive mistakes are the ones you don’t even realize you’re making

Needless to say, I don’t look at wall cracks the same way anymore

so my sister's birthday is coming up and i want to get her something actually thoughtful this time. she's really into crocheting and makes stuff herself, so i figure a really wellmade handcrafted set would mean a lot more than something generic from a big box store.

i've been browsing around and found Stitched Creations which had some nice options, but i wanted to ask here since you all know this space way better than i do.

she mostly makes her own stuff so i want whatever i get her to be genuinely good quality, something she'd actually appreciate as a fellow crocheter rather than just politely smile at. the craftsmanship has to be there.

any shops or makers you'd personally recommend for hats and scarves? etsy sellers, small shops, anything really. and is there a style or material that tends to impress people who actually crochet?

I've been thinking a lot lately about building a trip entirely around something you love rather than just ticking off landmarks. Not the usual tourist circuit, but a journey shaped by a specific interest that pulls you from one place to the next.

I keep reading about musicians traveling through Europe to play in local venues or sit in with street performers, and it got me wondering how many people have done something similar. Maybe you're a painter who spent months moving through cities known for their art scenes. Maybe you're a photographer chasing specific landscapes. Maybe you cook, and you traveled through a region just to learn from local home cooks.

What I find compelling about this kind of travel is that it gives you a reason to slow down and actually connect with locals who share your interest. You stop being a tourist passing through and start becoming someone who belongs, even briefly, to a community somewhere far from home.

Has anyone here structured a trip this way? How did you find the places and people worth stopping for? Did it end up feeling more meaningful than your usual travel experiences?

My wife and I spent the better part of a decade trying to find a house that actually worked for our family

We have three kids, and before buying this place we bounced around between rentals for years. Some were too small, some were too expensive, and some had issues that landlords never seemed interested in fixing. We kept telling ourselves that eventually we'd find somewhere we could settle down for the long haul

About 6 years ago, we finally did

The house wasn't perfect, but it checked all the boxes that mattered. It sat on the edge of a quiet community with a lot of open land around it. There was a walking trail nearby, very little traffic, and enough space for the kids to play outside without us constantly worrying about cars flying down the street

One of the biggest reasons we bought it was the setting. Behind our neighborhood was a large stretch of undeveloped land… just fields, trees, and open space. It gave the whole area a peaceful feeling that was getting harder and harder to find

We put a lot into the house after moving in

We remodeled one bathroom, replaced the deck, planted trees in the backyard, and slowly worked our way through dozens of smaller projects. Even now there's still plenty left to do. The basement is only half finished, and there's a spare room that's basically become storage for every project we haven't gotten around to yet

But that's what made it feel like home. It was ours

A few months ago, though, rumors started circulating that a developer had purchased the land behind the

But nobody seemed too concerned. People assumed it would be more housing, maybe a small park, or something similar. Then the actual plans became public

Instead of homes, the proposal was for a large industrial facility and distribution center

Since then, the mood around here has completely changed

People are worried about increased traffic, noise, construction, and what it might do to property values. Whether those concerns are justified or not, I don't know. But the uncertainty alone has been enough to make a lot of neighbors nervous

However, what shocked me the most is that the construction workers began surveying and clearing parts of the land. The places where one used to take their dog for a walk or where children played were now full of stakes

A couple of neighbors have already decided not to wait around to see how things play out

One family across the street listed their house almost immediately. Another moved out before their home even officially sold because they had already found a place elsewhere. A former neighbor told me they ended up looking into Cleveland cash offers because they wanted to avoid months of showings and negotiations while construction activity was ramping up nearby

We never thought we would even consider leaving

We decided to buy the house since we felt that we finally have somewhere that we can stay in for many years, perhaps even decades to come. We envisioned raising our children there, completing our remodeling projects, and ultimately being able to slow down just like we wanted to from the start

Now it feels like the future of the neighborhood is one giant question mark

Maybe everything will turn out fine and people are overreacting. I genuinely hope that's the case

But it's hard not to feel disappointed when you choose a home largely because of what's around it, only to find out that everything around it might soon look completely different

Has anyone else been through something similar? What happened to your neighborhood, and did you stay or eventually decide to leave?

I’ve been running a small custom t-shirt and hoodie side hustle for the past few months, and finding a reliable gang sheet supplier has been way more stressful than I expected. Some places have good prices but the quality drops after a few washes, while others are more expensive but inconsistent with turnaround times.

I’ve been ordering from Dtf transfers now lately and I’ve been pretty happy with them. The prints have been consistent, the colors pop, and they’ve been reliable with shipping.

Just wondering, what gang sheet suppliers have you guys had the best experience with? Looking for recommendations on who actually delivers good quality without too many headaches.

I've finally met the threshold and signed up for GST. Now there's this mountain of receipts in front of me, and I have no idea what is and isn't eligible.

Obviously materials. Most likely fuel. Tools too, but what about the ute? The mobile phone? Or any work from home expenses? It gets confusing fast, and I don't want to make mistakes.

My mate told me that I should hire a professional who understands construction because the GST laws are different for contractors.

Has anyone here gone through it? Is it even necessary to sort things out from scratch?

i dont even know where to start. bought this place a few years ago and at first it was fine. little stuff here and there but nothing crazy. then the furnace died in february. then the dishwasher started leaking into the basement. now theres a weird soft spot by the back door that i dont even wanna think about

im not handy. like at all. every time something breaks i either pay someone way too much money or i just live with it. the soft spot ive been ignoring for 3 months

my friend keeps telling me to just sell as-is to one of those cash buyer places.

part of me thinks thats giving up but another part of me is so tired of this house owning me instead of me owning it. like i wanted to feel proud of my home but mostly i just feel stressed

anyway just needed to vent i guess. maybe ill look into it more. or maybe ill just put a rug over the soft spot and pretend it doesnt exist for another year

Like the worst vegan meals I made were when I was obsessively trying to recreate meat/dairy exactly. But once I leaned into foods that are naturally incredible on their own (curries, roasted vegetables, crispy tofu, coconut-based soups, fresh breads, pasta, etc.) everything suddenly clicked.

Curious if anyone else had this shift because I genuinely enjoy cooking so much more now.

Started taking bromantane (50mg sublingual) mostly out of curiosity. Heard all the chatter about it being a "atypical anxiolytic with dopaminergic activity." Thought it would be subtle to the point of useless.

First few weeks, nothing. Then around week four I noticed I wasn't dreading small social interactions anymore. Not suddenly confident, just... less friction. By month two, task initiation got noticeably easier. Not stimulant push, just less resistance before starting something boring.

Sleep stayed normal. No crash. No tolerance build that I could tell.

Stopped for a week to see if placebo. The social friction came back slowly. So something is there.

Anyone else run this longer than 3 months? And has anyone compared it to low-dose selegiline for the same kind of effect?

I feel like there are a lot of everyday habits that don’t seem harmful, but can slowly affect your teeth without you realizing it

Things like brushing too hard, skipping flossing, or even certain foods/drinks

What’s something you see often that people don’t realize is bad for their teeth?

Riding in the heat is starting to get rough, especially with heavier gear. I don’t want to sacrifice protection, but I also don’t want to feel like I’m overheating every time I go out. I’ve seen mesh gear mentioned a lot, but I’m not sure how much protection it actually offers compared to regular jackets. What setups are you using for hot weather?