Reminder: when you adopt a pet from the shelter system, make sure you budget an extra $500 for vet care. Shelter gunge. The ick is real and so are the bills.
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Mr. Dino Tobias Toebeans has discovered his new mama is a woman of unspeakable cruelty. Also, he's now squeaky clean and smelling sweet.
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Well, I survived tax-free weekend and only four people tried to beef with me on exemptions. No hands were thrown...because I need the job. I need a vacation.
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A fly got in the house. Chasing it was the most exciting ten seconds of Dino's whole little life.
Dino Tobias Toebeans, Day 1 vs. Day 31. What a difference one month makes.
*sigh* So ringworm and probable autoimmune disease (we're working on it) are a bad combo. I'll be on medication for at least 8 weeks. This rescue kitten is getting very expensive, very quickly.
Kind of a budget dinner tonight. I'm using up food from fridge and freezer, but everything was a budget buy, so tonight is chicken fajita-ish tacos.
We can add ringworm to the list of shelter ick. We both need trips to our respective clinics and he's not getting as many cuddles for a while.
Voirey Linger@voireylinger.bsky.social · 3w agoDino had a health checkup today. Came from the rescue with roundworms and ear mites. Ick. Otherwise he's a healthy boy. Dr. Sherry retired so he's seeing the new vet, Dr. Evan. Oh. My.
Zoomie kitten parkouring his way around the living room, Fat-Fat 'Tato cat hissing and throwing fits every time he gets close. This is as close as they get to playing together. Well, that and Sabie Mae occasionally smacking the shit out of baby boy. He's not quite smart enough to get the message.
My livingroom is a sea of kitten toys and this little shit just brought me a part of the turtle tank. Goddammit, Dino.
If you are not in need of food assistance, let this serve as a list of where to donate. Every little bit helps.
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg@theradr.bsky.social · 2w agoTHREAD OF PLACES TO ACCESS FOOD 🧵 Please spread the word on and off this website, because people are dealing with real hunger issues now.
THREAD OF PLACES TO ACCESS FOOD 🧵 Please spread the word on and off this website, because people are dealing with real hunger issues now.
Food Pantries of America - Welcome to FoodFinder!
At FoodFinder you can search the food pantries that are closer to you. Explore the map and enter your zip code to learn which ones are available.
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I think Dino finally understands "get down." Achievement unlocked.
I haven't done cheap eats in a while. Gotta move fast, before Dino discovers I've set my bowl down. Tonight is pure comfort food, because Ive been feeling off for a while now. On the menu: Cream of chicken noodles.
Someone returned a pair of Nikes today because she suspected they had been tried on by someone else and she was squeamish about other feet in her shoes. They are discontinued and on clearance. I get additional employee discounts. They fit me. I am not squeamish. I have new Nikes for $45.
My sick mom wasn't answering her cell phone & step-dad has been out of town, so I called the house phone Apparently step-dad is home & the phones were silenced bcs he was being interviewed about his part in 1960s school integration Sorry for fucking up your documentary, filmmakers. I was worried.
Dino had a health checkup today. Came from the rescue with roundworms and ear mites. Ick. Otherwise he's a healthy boy. Dr. Sherry retired so he's seeing the new vet, Dr. Evan. Oh. My.
Pretty variable by location & all that, but we had some really great pop-up consignment sales in my area (Tot Swap is the name I remember, but there were several) where I could sort thru & get 6 months worth of kid clothing plus a couple books & toys for $60.
So, just had a convo with a friend who was questioning how she was going to afford back-to-school shopping. We have a tax-free weekend coming up, but that isn't enough to make her budget work for 3 kids. So because y'all know I'm cheap AF, here's how I managed to outfit 3 kids as a broke mom.
Realizing I don't feel good after eating hot dogs. They might be permanently off the menu. I love hot dogs. Why can't they love me back?
Friends, this apparently needs said. Please do not reach over the register and grab your bags from the cashier. Your side might look tidy but our side has a lot of shit to maneuver around. I promise we'll give you the bags. Just give us two fucking seconds, okay? Please?
IMPORTANT: Two websites for US food access. Please spread the word. This is a great, easy to use site to find free food near you:
Food Pantries of America - Welcome to FoodFinder!
At FoodFinder you can search the food pantries that are closer to you. Explore the map and enter your zip code to learn which ones are available.
foodfinder.us
I don't know who needs to hear this besides the couple at Sam's Club, but maybe don't push your cart and lead your preschooler and toddler directly behind a car actively backing out of a parking spot. Jesuschristalmightyfuckinghellscaretheshitoutofme