u/yaz_yaz_yaz

My aunt is a very particular woman when it comes to her kitchenware, especially her coffee makers. She's expressed wanting a coffee maker with a built in grinder for a while now, so I'm thinking of getting her one for Christmas.

I've seen a lot of mixed reviews about Cuisinart, so I wanted to consult some people who are way more equipped than I am LOL. As I said, she's a very particular and PICKY woman. I know even if the machine is the most efficient, if it's ugly or cheap looking, she won't want it. And I know if I buy her a 500 dollar machine she'll find out, flip out on me and demand I return it or it'll sit in a box dusting. So my question is should I get her the Cuisinart Grind and Brew or is there a better alternative option?

I've been stuck living at home since Highschool because I was told it'd be easier to save up my money. I spent my savings on two years of community college + my car and phone payments and my contribution for groceries and gas for my family who I live rent free with. But my mental health has declined tremedously. I want independence, I want to be able to feel comfortable and safe in my own space as an adult, but I can't afford anything, I work 50 hours a week and I've done the math, I could MAYBE afford to live paycheck to paycheck, but where will that lead me?

I'm half beside myself to get a roommate, but when I talk about it with my parents, they just laugh and dismiss me and say it's better to stay home and save, despite most of my savings being spent on the countless of bills I already DO pay. Maybe I'm being immature about it, my college has off campus apartments, two bedrooms you could split rent with for 700-900 a month and I've genuinely considered applying. It's taking everything in me not to just give up and fall deeper into this depression I'm in. What should I do??

Thinking about getting the Cuisinart Grind and Brew for my Aunt.

I'm 21 years old and I'm desperate to move out but I feel like I can't afford anything in my town/city.