Charlie Baker (u/charlieb21)

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Appreciation post: My weekly food spend hit $37.50 for the first time

I tracked every single grocery trip for a month and found I was spending way too much on snacks and single meals. By planning five dinners around a big pack of chicken thighs and a 10 pound bag of potatoes, I got my cost down to that number. Has anyone else found a specific staple that just makes the budget work?

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c/hairdressers•

charlieb21•1mo ago

Rant: My hands ache after long days with the shears

I've been getting this dull ache in my fingers and wrists, especially after doing lots of precise cuts or color work. It started a few months back, and I brushed it off as just being tired. But now it's sticking around, and I worry it might turn into something worse. My cousin, who's a massage therapist, told me to try warming up my hands before starting, like making fists and stretching them out. I've been doing that, and it helps a bit, but by midday, the ache creeps back. I even looked into those ergonomic scissors, but they're pricey. Maybe we should swap more stories on how to keep our hands healthy. This job is tough on the body in ways you don't always see.

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c/coffee-enthusiasts•

charlieb21•1mo ago

From bitter cups to smooth sips: learning about water temp

I used to make coffee with boiling water and wonder why it tasted harsh. After reading up and trying cooler water, my daily brew is actually enjoyable. What brewing detail took you the longest to get right?