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Some options are: 1. Here! Crocheters on MetaFilter may recognize the stitch. 2. Reddit - this is the main crochet subreddit 3. Ravelry.com - specifically, the crochet group there. [more]
favorited 5 times, recently by TrishaU, Jilder, stormyteal, thatone, SaltySalticid
Ask MeFi comment - Two years ago

Fried Green Tomatoes A League of Their Own Spirited Away My Neighbor Totoro [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by Mitheral
MetaTalk comment - Over two years ago

I have, like many others upthread, started cutting my own hair at home this past year and wow, can I tell the difference. I'm not great at it! It IS convenient though, especially for my husband's haircuts - I just use the electric trimmer for his… [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by TrishaU, Sparky Buttons
MetaTalk comment - Over two years ago

In "When Things Fall Apart," Pema Chödrön writes: "This is where renunciation enters the picture— renunciation of the hope that our experience could be different, renunciation of the hope that we could be better. The Buddhist… [more]
favorited 4 times, recently by RisforKickin, Rinku, spinifex23, Balthamos
Ask MeFi comment - Over two years ago

Nth-ing Costco's wool socks - I haven't tried the thinner ones, but I wear the men's wool hiking socks with my steel toes every day and they're super comfy. I typically wear women's shoes in an 8 or 8.5, for reference, and the men's size 7-9 socks… [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by peep, cp311
Ask MeFi comment - Over two years ago

I think it is traditional to sit under a tree, playing a banjo, looking beautiful [more]
favorited 4 times, recently by Wordshore, unicorn chaser, Strutter Cane - United Planets Stilt Patrol, mmoncur
MetaTalk comment - Over two years ago

This was an interesting article, thanks for sharing! Semi-related: I have been working on my sewing skills in part due to the pandemic, because I want to be able to mend or alter our clothing if stores close again and we are unable to buy more… [more]
favorited 7 times, recently by Recliner of Rage, JawnBigboote, MacD, TrishaU, purpleclover, The corpse in the library, wenestvedt
MeFi comment - Over two years ago

Someone upthread mentioned keeping more snacks around and accessible - I had forgotten about this until now, but we have added a snack basket to our kitchen counter in the past few months! It definitely comes in handy when dinner takes longer than… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by flamk
Ask MeFi comment - Over two years ago

lollusc: So far I've just snacked on them but I think they would be really tasty in a salad, or with cheese. I used this recipe, which includes some other suggestions both in the recipe notes and in the comments. I also tried someone's suggestion… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by mumimor
MetaTalk comment - Over two years ago

I have been stress-baking and cooking up a storm (both are hobbies for me even when there's not a pandemic) but I'm apprehensive about going through our flour too quickly so I'll probably slow down on the desserts. Our oven isn't working so… [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by gudrun, wicked_sassy
MetaTalk comment - Over two years ago

little cow make small moo: OUR OVEN IS BROKEN SPEAK NOT TO ME Ugh I am in this boat too!! I bake SO MUCH as a hobby and for food, and our apartment oven is awaiting repair/parts replacement because it keeps getting WAY hotter than the… [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by mumimor, darkstar
MeFi comment - Over two years ago

I have had great luck/success with all of these recipes, and will make them again: Extra-billowy dutch baby pancake, with the optional sugar added (served with maple syrup and a little whipped cream). I plan to try a savory version with sauteed… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by gudrun
Ask MeFi comment - Five years ago

Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea was published in 2009. A tough read at times but also tough to put it down. [more]
favorited 7 times, recently by lalochezia, kelborel, mjcon, rabidsegue, bookmammal, sallybrown, gudrun
Ask MeFi comment - Five years ago

My gut feeling is that your husband comprehends emotional labor just fine, but simply does not want to perform it. I could be wrong, of course, but it seems especially telling that you have expressed your sexual needs and yet he still… [more]
favorited 12 times, recently by edithkeeler, fiercecupcake, Jade Dragon, Caduceus, ktkt, saucysault, quince, The Underpants Monster, purplesludge, wwax, MexicanYenta, kathrynm
Ask MeFi comment - Five years ago

Period tracking app for irregular, long period and cycle lengths
favorited 3 times, recently by Margalo Epps, Shirley88, discopolo
Ask MeFi post - Five years ago

How to feel better when I can't see a doctor yet?
favorited 5 times, recently by photoelectric
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

I've had really good luck with "It's a 10" brand Miracle leave-in Plus Keratin. It keeps my hair really soft and healthy feeling, despite regular hair coloring and heat styling. There's also a "lite" version that might work well… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by socialjusticeworrier
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

Help me cheese it up.
favorited 78 times, recently by stillmoving, Fig
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

I'm not sure if this will interest you if you're not into knitting, but crochet can be picked up easily. There are plenty of Youtube channels with tutorials - I taught myself to crochet using CrochetGuru's videos. Sometimes I crochet at a desk… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by WeekendJen
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

"THIS IS THE BEST DAY! YAY! MY GIFT IS HERE! TODAY IS THE BEST" is what I said as soon as I saw a Quonsar gift waiting at my front door this afternoon. Possibly with more enthusiasm. My week of endless soul-sucking job hunting has ended on… [more]
favorited 9 times, recently by MsVader, zorseshoes, rawrberry, mudpuppie, palindromic, limeonaire, kiripin, billiebee, kimberussell
MetaTalk comment - Over five years ago

Weeping_angel, I'm so glad you liked it! I LOVE Penzey's and they're one of my favorite things about Wisconsin. What better way to spread Quonsmas cheer? :) I hope you enjoy baking some goodies! [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by Weeping_angel, Superplin
MetaTalk comment - Over five years ago

Zorseshoes, thanks again for a great first Quonsmas! I'm definitely going to bake a pie soon - the hard part is deciding which kind! The cat toys are perfect. They love any toy that makes noise. Happy New Year to you, too! [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by zorseshoes
MetaTalk comment - Over five years ago

Overthinking a plate of balls
favorited 31 times, recently by ArgentCorvid, youandiandaflame, yueliang, whatawaster, alyxstarr, orrnyereg, sepviva, deadcrow, fizzix, banterboy, matticulate, wenestvedt, Big Chief Little Pants, buzzchop, trialex, ramenopres, randomnity, moonmilk, purenitrous, HtotheH, shinyblackdog, alwayson_slightlyoff, janepanic, carlypennylane, Metroid Baby, SuperSquirrel, cali59, rachaelfaith, helloimjennsco, skycrashesdown, Melismata
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

Signed up! My first quonsar :) [more]
favorited 3 times, recently by congen, Room 641-A, Fig
MetaTalk comment - Over five years ago

I want my food inside a pumpkin
favorited 25 times, recently by tangosnail, Signed Sealed Delivered, ApathyGirl, vortex genie 2, CathyG, libraryhead, dawg-proud, Polychrome, eulily, Cowboy Pat, goodsearch, Brody's chum, bilabial, rhiannonstone, Akhu, WidgetAlley, belau, quiet coyote, functionequalsform, moonmilk, marguerite, lollusc, shinyblackdog, trixie_bee, salvia
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

Another vote for one of the small electric facial hair trimmers! Cheap, painless, doesn't irritate my skin at all, and only takes a few seconds to use. I use it on dry skin (moustache) about once a week. [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by whistle pig
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

Thanks, everyone! I have eaten them pigs in blankets with mustard they were delightful [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by Room 641-A, Serene Empress Dork
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

I would read and crochet there! [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by Fig
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

I don't want to spam everyone I know IRL with updates on this, so I'll share it here: after months of watching my diet, exercising more, etc. I've lost 30 pounds! So the good life for me, right now, is spending time with my sweet husband and cats,… [more]
favorited 5 times, recently by something something, marguerite, MonkeyToes, DirtyOldTown, Room 641-A
MetaTalk comment - Over five years ago

It's totally normal to sit this way [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by Emmy Rae, bile and syntax
MeFi comment - Over five years ago

A note on this part: "and when I started getting into it and changing my movements, he would switch what he was doing! Or stop! I said multiple times, "Keep going" and "Don't stop" but then I just got annoyed… [more]
favorited 3 times, recently by amaire, Dimes, stoneandstar
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

The Jeep Renegade has better gas mileage than an Xterra, and used Xterras are hard to find with low mileage due to being discontinued (I considered buying one but this and the lower gas mileage changed my mind). The Renegade is comfortable and good… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by chocolatetiara
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

I have only done some home canning, but I have worked in food safety and taken an industrial canning food safety course. I would not recommend eating this after 9 days. There is no practical way to see if food in your fridge has developed botulism… [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by daybeforetheday, Bistyfrass
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

If you'll be near Greenville, MS, I would recommend Vince's in Leland for food. They have good specials - I had delicious venison there once. Doe's Eat Place is well known but you can get awesome steaks around Greenville for much cheaper. Sherman's… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by Countess Elena
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

I visited my parents for Mother's Day this year (I live several states away and don't see them often). After lunch on Sunday, which my parents and I cooked, my father did all of the dishes and cleaned the kitchen until it was spotless. However, I… [more]
favorited 8 times, recently by faineg, adrienneleigh, BlueHorse, thetarium, Recliner of Rage, sneebler, erratic meatsack, peacheater
MeFi comment - Over five years ago

Can't make a fist, can I still practice Krav Maga?
favorited 1 time, recently by congen
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

I've always associated this inoffensive smooth jazz with home because it's what I grew up listening to! It's not uncommon for me to recognize David Benoit or the Rippingtons on the Weather Channel when it's on TV at work. [more]
favorited 2 times, recently by en forme de poire, faineg
MeFi comment - Over five years ago

Uber: They'd have to CATCH you first [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by some loser
MeFi comment - Over five years ago

oneswellfoop, good luck with the cardiologist! [more]
favorited 10 times, recently by double block and bleed, chicainthecity, kelborel, comealongpole, filthy light thief, dancestoblue, shapes that haunt the dusk, pennypiper, en forme de poire, ActingTheGoat
MetaTalk comment - Over five years ago

elmay: "The doctor explained to me that there are two types of cataracts: slow growing that most everyone gets as they age and fast growing which is the kind I had." There is actually another kind as well - juvenile cataracts! I was born… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by joseph conrad is fully awesome
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

“Maybe you should never transition."
favorited 33 times, recently by rosiroo, rebooter, adrienneleigh
MeFi post - Over five years ago

Another vote for Pond's cold cream. I don't always use it as my facial cleanser, but it works well for me when I do. I massage it onto dry skin and remove it with a wet washcloth. I also like Pond's Luminous Moisture cream cleanser. I exfoliate… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by yueliang
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

I want your pudding!
favorited 59 times, recently by tango!
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

Podcast Addict! It's available for Android. My favorite podcasts are RISK, The Mortified Podcast, and Welcome to Night Vale. [more]
favorited 3 times, recently by chiefthe, China Grover, bakerina
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

Looking for (adult) toy storage
favorited 5 times, recently by epanalepsis, Majorita, you're a kitty!, FireFountain, nightrecordings
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

Mouth-burning good snacks
favorited 42 times, recently by nalyd, rachaelfaith
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

how to style my hair without heat, without making it frizzy or curly?
favorited 5 times, recently by Majorita
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

Lowa Renegade hiking boots. Super comfy and waterproof in my experience, unless your feet get submerged.. Tilley hat. Sonicare toothbrush - mine was ~$40 but it makes my teeth feel so clean. Calphalon nonstick stuff - I used the springform… [more]
favorited 1 time, recently by SlyBevel
Ask MeFi comment - Over five years ago

Butter my milk, please.
favorited 31 times, recently by cdefgfeadgagfe, Fig
Ask MeFi post - Over five years ago

Wow. From the NYT link: "a survey of 666 field-based scientists in the journal PLoS One and reported that 26 percent of the female scientists surveyed had been sexually assaulted during fieldwork" I didn't know the number would be… [more]
favorited 6 times, recently by Combat Wombat, joseph conrad is fully awesome, anti social order, drowsy, my-username, daq
MeFi comment - Over five years ago

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