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Inexpensive life-changing purchases
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I saw some covered sifter litter boxes, but they were a lot more expensive. Like around the $70 range. Saw an automatic one also that was around the $150 range as well.
We have two cats ourselves with one that has to stay in our master bedroom/master bathroom as our other cat has grown to be territorial and stopped our other cat from using any our litter boxes so she would just poop/pee in the corner of the stairwell or even next to her food bowl. So now she's safe upstairs while he pretty much gets the rest of the house... that shithead. Lol.
Both cats like to kick litter every which way.
This is a good one, dirt cheap and absolutely life changing.
Avocado Slicer
If you eat Avocado's at all. This thing is just incredible in its convenience. Can't cut yourself, blade is the exact length to cut along the pit in the middle, then de-pit, then scoop and slice each half. It's just the best.
If you eat Avocado's at all. This thing is just incredible in its convenience. Can't cut yourself, blade is the exact length to cut along the pit in the middle, then de-pit, then scoop and slice each half. It's just the best.
Great thread. I needed some gift/stocking stuffer ideas, but it's often a crap shoot when searching for gift ideas on the internet.
Yeah last I remember he was looking for a mansion to buy lol.
Seems to be mostly a response to the toilet paper shortages earlier in the pandemic.
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Since we are here.
This can make in 30 minute fresh milk from soya bean (around 1Liter, depending on the size of the machine). For like 20 cent of beans?
And you can adjust the thickness and sweetness to your liking.
Can also make milk from most of the alternative nuts we have around. (almonds, etc)
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This was on Shark Tank.
I was kind of tempted to post hexclad pans here but I don't think they qualify as "inexpensive," that said they were definitely lifechanging for me. I eat egg whites pretty frequently and with our previous set of pans (Green Pans), the egg whites would frequently stick and just be a general pain in the ass to clean, whereas with the Hexclad they slide right off. Glad I gave into the Instagram ads and tried them out, though I keep fighting off the urge to buy the rest of the set...
Weird, I swapped my Ikea flashlight for an Ansmann M900P, it's rated at something like 700 lumen in regular use (900 in boost but you can barely tell the difference) but only 240 meter range. I guess it's caused by having a wider angle? A super narrow beam seems impractical for actually seeing stuff around you at night. Definitely coming in handy these days tho with it being pitch black outside around 5pm, makes walking in the park even after work still feasible.
Since we've switched over to pine pellets my cat hasn't covered her poop, but we don't smell it. We also put her sifting box inside this covered litter box so she has privacy and we don't have to see her poop till we clean it.
Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Litter Pan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003RQVGKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_z4.ZFbPMCC5JT?psc=1
Just so happens the one you linked is the one we have now. So I'll do exactly that and see how it turns out, thanks!
Heh, I have one of those from way back when. You certainly end up taking massive shits with one of them. Pretty funny.
But if you're like me and have a bit of a digestive issue that ends up causing some "difficulties" when going -- by the sounds of it, you sound like me -- go with Milk of Magnesia. People have been using it for 100 years, and it totally works.
The dosage is key, as you only need to take a tiny bit (like 5ml) in the evening and the same in the morning, and you'll go way easier than ever. It's safe to take daily, and you get more magnesium, which is good. The only downside is that you do become reliant on it, so make sure you have it on supply.
But it's been a game-changer for me. It's made that aspect of things just way less of a pain... literally.
wubbanub pacifier. It had enough weight where it wouldn't fall out of the babies mouth and they loved playing with the animal.
Give your child this pacifier and 20 years later they'll be on Deviantart at 1am wondering why they're like this.
Yeah, lumens are not a measure of how far a light will throw. I think a lot of that comes down to the surface of the inner reflector, which in the case of a little spotlight beam is very smooth, but for a floodier flashlight may have a nubbly, orange peel surface. It is definitely true that the little spotlights are not very practical, but they are a lot of fun and make excellent gifts. I also bought another light (the wurkkos fc11) which is a lot more practical for taking a hike or if the power goes out. It is also quite bright, but much better for lighting up a dark room or path.
That said, the one I use the most is the Rovyvon A3, because it's the size of my pinky and is on my keychain. $30 for 80-meter throw is plenty of light.
They're so so wasteful though. So much single use plastic.Also, these things...
It makes flossing so much easier, especially if you have "tight contact" on your teeth. You can basically bite them in. The twin line really cleans, and you avoid them breaking that way.
That link is for the yellow light, not the white people will prob be expecting
This is my go to recommendation for the uninitiated:
Wurkkos FC11
Runs off included 18650 Li-ion so no using 3-4x alkalines that start dimming mere minutes after putting a fresh one in
Nice neutral white tint, no blue or green overtones in it like in cheaper LEDs
built in usb-c charging so no need to convince them to buy more expensive name brand 18650 charger vs $2 no name charger that will burn your house down that they swear got good reviews
magnetic tail (my brother keeps his snapped onto the fridge most of the time)
Ramping interface, smooth increase from dim to bright, which matters when you're trying to use it at 1am and your night adjusted eyes hurt from a light that has a too-bright lowest mode. If you dont like that you can switch it to having 5 discrete brightness levels instead of the ramping interface.
oh and $30 with 2 day shipping and not 4 week shipping from China (but in general dont only check amazon for prices, if it even shows up there [many arent on amazon] they can be near double the actual cost if you're willing to wait a few weeks for shipping from China, where every single one of these are made)
It's not the best enthusiast light for $30 but those all assume you have nice chargers, already have high drain 18650 batteries, the user interface might take more than 30 seconds to explain, etc
sources: dude trust me (i have 10+ flashlights and none of em are sold in stores)
shoutout to /r/flashlight
That's fair. I do re-use them a decent amount (just wash them), but you are right. I would say floss in general is pretty wasteful, but I would support conventional stuff if it wasn't dogshit.
Now that I think about it they should just make a reloadable version where you just swap out the string. How is that not a thing already?
I'll see you on Dragon's Den!
I agree that they work super well though. Definitely more effective than ye Olde finger wrap technique.
Hey if you make it big and get this thing to market at the very least I'll have a more effective and environmentally friendly way to floss, so it's a win either way.
It's probably because the floss has to be really taut which may be hard to make easily replaceable. I wonder if anyone's tried.
My memory is fuzzy but I think the inventor posted on the old place? I remember reading about it (or another similar product) in that McBillions thread or whatever it was called lol
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People hoarded toilet paper here in the US (probably will again).
Closest I know of
The first floss you’ll actually want to use
Refillable floss dispenser with pre-marked, expanding string. Starting at $10.
www.getquip.com
FUCK GREASE!! Lets out steam, minimizes oil splatter and burns. Easy to clean in or out of the dishwasher. I prefer this style over the ones with the pan style handles.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DKB7RBA
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Thank you for noticing the yellow light — correcting my link now. I only have three enthusiast lights; I'm trying to stay away from reading about lights because I can barely justify the ones I already have. But they're so fun!
Oh man this is fucking awesome. Exactly what I've needed without even knowing it.
FUCK GREASE!! Let's out steam, minimizes oil splatter and burns. Easy to clean in or out of the dishwasher. I prefer this style over the ones with the pan style handles.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DKB7RBA
Won't this fuck up your hand if there's steam?
FUCK GREASE!! Lets out steam, minimizes oil splatter and burns. Easy to clean in or out of the dishwasher. I prefer this style over the ones with the pan style handles.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DKB7RBA
I have the one with the pan handle, but I actually find it quite hard to clean.
i've had a gerber shard on my keychain for about a decade and took it on various international trips in my hand luggage. no one has ever questioned it...yet.
I did post a link to the German Amazon here. You can easily find it when looking for nose hair trimmers.
There are several different types.
Had crazy back pain from all the sitting at work. Then I got something like this which I only use at home
It's like those gym balls but takes less space and can be used with any chair.
Before the pandemic, I only used it for a short amount of time but it still helped with my back issues.
It's like those gym balls but takes less space and can be used with any chair.
Before the pandemic, I only used it for a short amount of time but it still helped with my back issues.
Okay, so here's some good suggestions:
Food-related:
Whole-grain mustard
This brand is pretty widely-available in the USA. It comes in a glass jar (so no plastic waste), looks fancy so it impresses guests, a little goes a long way (so quantity shouldn't be a huge concern), and it tastes so much better than that shit you get in a plastic squeeze bottle. Does not cost much at all.
Make your own coffee creamer
Do you all know how to make coffee creamer? It's stupid easy. You get sweetened, condensed milk, you get whatever type of milk you want (almond, dairy, soy, oat, whatever) and you can flavor it with vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, whatever. Toss all that stuff together, whisk it until homogenous, and put in a refrigerator. It's cheap, tastes so much better than anything you'll ever buy at the store.
Use cloth napkins
A lot of Americans (definitely in my family) use paper towels like they're napkins. It's pretty common. Don't do that - buy some cloth napkin sets. I promise, you're worth it.
Cleaning-related
Melamine sponges
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is pretty awesome. But it's just a brand name for melamine sponges. Here's a hundred for like $10. If you hate cleaning bathrooms as much as I do, this makes it a ton easier. Everything gets easier with melamine sponges.
Buy your cleaning stuff at dollar stores or make your own. It's the same shit.
Food-related:
Whole-grain mustard
This brand is pretty widely-available in the USA. It comes in a glass jar (so no plastic waste), looks fancy so it impresses guests, a little goes a long way (so quantity shouldn't be a huge concern), and it tastes so much better than that shit you get in a plastic squeeze bottle. Does not cost much at all.
Make your own coffee creamer
Do you all know how to make coffee creamer? It's stupid easy. You get sweetened, condensed milk, you get whatever type of milk you want (almond, dairy, soy, oat, whatever) and you can flavor it with vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, whatever. Toss all that stuff together, whisk it until homogenous, and put in a refrigerator. It's cheap, tastes so much better than anything you'll ever buy at the store.
Use cloth napkins
A lot of Americans (definitely in my family) use paper towels like they're napkins. It's pretty common. Don't do that - buy some cloth napkin sets. I promise, you're worth it.
Cleaning-related
Melamine sponges
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is pretty awesome. But it's just a brand name for melamine sponges. Here's a hundred for like $10. If you hate cleaning bathrooms as much as I do, this makes it a ton easier. Everything gets easier with melamine sponges.
Buy your cleaning stuff at dollar stores or make your own. It's the same shit.
I work in healthcare and the fucking masks digging into my ears all day would drive me to the point of near tears.
They're amazing and they last forever.
They're amazing and they last forever.
I only use this when cooking with oils and high heat. I've never seen enough steam come out to worry about burning myself.
Ok all of you bidet people. Please describe in words how it works? I mean does a stream of water shoot directly on your asshole to clean it or something? How long does the stream of water go at it? Does it clean ALL the shit off your ass? I can imagine it getting quite wet after it's done jetting on your asshole. So what then? Do you have a towel on-hand to dry your bum off? I've been interested in one but have given pause due to how messy I believe it is.
americans stole the bidet word to name something else, typical
their "bidets" are just a water hose to rinse your ass after you're done taking a dump