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[snoopyoftheday]

snoopy of the day

[ms-demeanor]

Hey you know how I said I was going to make a workbook on the kind of bullshit you need to do when someone you love dies? I actually did that.

HERE IS THE VERSION WITH LOTS OF SWEARING AT THE USELESS, SHITTY SITUATION YOU’RE IN.

HERE IS THE VERSION WITH A FAIR AMOUNT OF BLACK HUMOR BUT NO CURSEWORDS.

Featuring Helpful Sections such as:

Death Certificates – What you need, why you need them, and how to get them

Prepare to spend a long and miserable time on the phone

What the Everloving Fuck is Probate

Some Simple Dos and Don’ts

Shitty Mad Libs – Templates for writing Obituaries and Memorials

How to plan a non-religious death party

So you suddenly have to become some sort of hacker or some shit

This is an eighteen page book that you can print out, download, share, and give away; it is meant to be used to collect information about funeral planning and account management after a death OR you can use it BEFORE you die and give people information so they’re not stuck playing Nancy Fucking Drew while trying to keep seventeen cousins who crawled out of the woodwork from gutting each other in front of the fucking casket as they argue about who’s inheriting grandma’s favorite dentures.

It’s not exactly cheerful and it’s full of things that are probably going to feel really fucking raw if you’re processing a fresh death.

I’m sorry! I love you! Death is shitty! I’m trying to laugh about it a little and I hope you can laugh a little too because otherwise we’re all just going to cry together.

Good luck!

(in memory of my weirdo mother and her weirdo siblings who all died too fucking young and left me holding this flaming bag of dogshit)

[jagwen]

Visit Original Link

[sreegs]

hey it's me black mold. thanks for running your window air conditioner all summer. whatever you do, do not regularly clean the removable filter. that's not necessary

you should also never ever unplug the air conditioner and stick a flashlight in the vent that blows air to see if we're in there. it's very bad, that place should not be checked

and whatever you do, if you've already made the mistake of unplugging it, don't remove it from the window for cleaning if possible. and whether it's possible to remove the unit or not, don't carefully disassemble the front panel, document where the screws go and plastic bits go, and open up the vent more to be able to get into it easily

as black mold, i'm an expert on this. you should heed my warnings: now, if you've somehow made the mistake of doing all of the above, you should not use warm water and dish soap to CLEAN the inside of the vent thoroughly. DON'T ever use a bottle brush to get into the hard to reach places. and certainly don't rinse and dry the cleaned area before carefully putting it back together

there's nothing wrong with us, black mold. we don't cause or exacerbate breathing conditions like asthma or other illnesses. it's cool, we're cool

furthermore, if you're capable of removing the window unit, DONT take a hose with the same soapy water and wash the portion of the window unit that sits outside the window and is therefore weatherproofed.

whatever you do, don't allow the air conditioner to dry before plugging it back in and turning it on again

and if you have a central air conditioner, you will definitely never ever consult a manual or sources online to perform a similar cleaning procedure on the cooling unit outside.

lastly, if you're physically unable to do the things we (the black mold) warned you not to do above, you should never ever ask someone to help you or hire a service to do it.

[daevite]

disclaimer - "black mold" is not uniquely worse than other types of mold, any mold buildup should be addressed in the home, there are some very sad comments on this post showing why it's important to not perpetuate the myth that "black mold" is some kinda mega toxic supermold

Can Black Mold Kill You?

Find out how dangerous black mold is, and discover the risks, precautions you should take, and how it may affect health.

[riemanifests-deactivated2026020]

How to manifest anything.

saying this AGAIN as a reminder to myself and anybody else out there. 　

Figure out what you want 　

Make the decision to detach from the 3d declare to yourself that you will no longer look towards the 3d for it anymore or concern yourself with whatever's going on in the 3d. detach from it, it no longer matters to you since you have what you want now. 　

Also make the decision to let go of the old story declare to yourself that whatever happened or was true a moment ago is no longer true for you anymore now. whatever happened no longer matters anymore since the story has changed now. 　

Claim you have whatever it is you want just start telling yourself you have whatever it is you want. that's it. don't go back on that decision or concern yourself with anything else anymore since you have it right now. 　

Extra: If you ever doubt, just remind yourself you have it. anytime you might have a doubt or opposing thought just remind yourself that you have it by telling yourself again "i have _ right now". that's literally it. you don't need to fight yourself on it, just remind yourself and move on. 　

♡ 𓈒　Example

I want long hair 　

i will no longer look at my hair in the 3d or even care what my hair looks like in the 3d. the 3d doesn't matter anymore and it's time for me to decide the new story for myself, despite what the 3d shows me now and later, cause i'm the one who makes the decisions here. 　

i will also no longer care about the fact that my hair used to be short. that news has expired and i am now someone who has long hair, so goodbye old story. 　

i am now someone who has long hair. i have long hair. my hair is long now. done lol, it's so easy. 　

if i doubt i'll just tell myself again "no lol i have long hair now, that's my story now, that's true for me now, and i have it."

[chase-solidago]

US folks! This is your reminder to go download/print-as-pdf those federal websites you need for your life and work.

I spent a lot of today downloading EPA stats on water usage, pesticides, and gasoline usage. If it's on federal servers, it's worth saving locally.

This is especially true for PDFs. I don't know enough about downloading GIS map datasets that aren't offered directly, but I'm deffo screenshotting the stuff I need on hand.

[raetona]

Yes. And toolkits, guidance documents, reference guides, research papers, tutorials, historical records. I'm upset with myself that I didn't think ahead. My job is downstream from the USDA and the equity resources webpage was disabled day 1.

I wouldn't assume this to apply to only federal resources, they have set the precedent they can censor our virtual spaces. Download/ screenshot/ print to pdf/~ physically ~ print ANY online resources you find useful.

Now, please make a note of the original source, creator, and location, of course. We want to still attribute correctly. We're preserving, not stealing. But if you prirate documentaries, tutorials, lectures, etc., I didn't see anything.

Save to a local hard drive, not the cloud. My computer defaults to one drive and I've been lazy about it. Next paycheck is a large hard drive and I'm backing things up.

Stay informed, vigilant, and safe. And good luck.

[mortalityplays]

something my mum always taught us was to look for the resources we're entitled to, and use them. public land? know your access rights and responsibilities, go there and exercise them. libraries? go there and talk to librarians and read community notice boards, find out what other people are doing around you, ask questions, use the printers. public records offices? go in there, learn what they hold and what you can access, look at old maps, get your full birth certificate copied, check out the census from your neighbourhood a hundred years ago. are you entitled to social support? find out, take it, use it. does the local art college have facilities open to the public? go in, look around, check out their exhibit on ancient looms or whatever, shop in their campus art supply store. it applies online too, there is so much shit in the world that belongs to the public commons that you can access and use if you just take a minute to wonder what might exist!!!

[prozacrat-jpg]

hey if you live in the usa i am on my knees begging you to go to benefits.gov and take their quiz to see if you qualify for literally any government benefits at all. the income requirements for some stuff (i.e. SNAP) are actually not quite as low as one might think! the quiz is really straightforward and only took me around 5 minutes to complete. i do recommend a computer over a phone but it works ok on mobile too. it will share so many great resources for you and will show you things even if you only technically meet one eligibility requirement.

[turtlesandfrogs]

Queuing this for January too.

[bitchesgetriches]

File this one under: the game is stacked, so you should feel free to count cards.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this recommendation. I'm going to try it out myself and then post my results and a detailed guide for the whole class to learn from! Thanks to @raspberrymama for bringing this to our attention!

[eatpussypraylove]

Every single time something has fallen apart in my life, I’ve looked back with gratitude eventually.

I might spend a whole year crying and sleeping and working a part-time job and that’s okay if it’s what I need.

Your body will force you to take a break if you don’t listen to it asking for one. I saw this coming 2 years ago and ignored it. Now I’m 2 years older and realize I just prolonged it.

It’s okay. Really.

[suxelee]

Spoiler: it absolutely does workout for you, and even better than you anticipated.

[thotsfortherapy]

it’s not “am I good enough to do it?”, it’s “do I like it enough to be bad at it?”

[jagwen]

[bonduelle]

Apartment hacks masterpost

Kitchen

How to clean up kitchen (particularly the sink, burnt pots and small aplliances)

How to take care of kitchen stuff so that it lives longer

10 commandments of a clutter-free kitchen

Organizing kitchen mini masterpost

5 things to do in the kitchen before you go to bed

What is soapy bowl and why it’s awesome

How to organize your fridge (also here, here and here)

Thins you should know about your fridge

Adding more storage space in a tiny kitchen

Cleaning

Lots of cleaning tutorials and tips. And some more

How to clean up pantry

How to make your house look cleaner than it really is

How to wash pillows

Cleaning the bathroom

How to clean the nastiest places (and get rid of bad smells, etc.)

Floor-to-celling guide to spring cleaning

Recaulking your bathtub

Cleaning grout

How to dispose of toxic waste

Cleaning the medicine cabinet

How to make chores more fun

You mustn’t skip these chores, but you can delay these if you’re busy

Easily forgotten things that you should clean/replace

Why you need a catch-up day

Small cleaning tasks to do in under 15 minutes (also here)

Looking for a flat/moving

First apartment checklist

Where too look during an apartment hunt (and some more tips)

Negotiate these things with your landlord

What to do first in a new place

What do clean before moving out

How not to get crazy during moving flats

How to downgrade to a smaller place

Organisation, storage

10 habits for better home organisation

How to store off-season items

10 storage ideas for small spaces (more here)

Storage secret weapons

How to organise your closet

Things to do before twice-yearly closet switchout

How to store and maintain your sweaters

Decluttering

Why it feels great

How to get rid of clutter

How to declutter (not only a flat)

What needs to be thrown away from your flat

How to let go of the things you no longer need

Things you own too many of; you can throw away these too

Decuttering the bathroom

Decluterring masterpost

Decorating

Projects for every room in your home/flat

Add style to your home

DIY decorating ideas

How to use negative space

4 common decorating mistakes and how to avoid them

Questions to ask yourself before buying something new

How to choose furniture that’ll be easier to clean

Season-specific tips

Things to do before the cold season

Household hacks for winter

Preparing for Christmas

Green thumb 101

How to take care of succulents

Never kill a plant again

Living alone / Sharing a flat

How not to be lonely when living alone

12 things you can only do when home alone

What you learn by living alone

Things you learn while sharing a flat

What to pack when leaving for a dorm

How to seamlessly share a kitchen (or a flat in general)

Safety issues to discuss with flatmates

Benefits of living with strangers

And also how to turn a house into a home

[seashel1]

via yumi sakugawa

[diaryofandnwoman]

Fruit will last 3 weeks longer….

Why You Should Keep Fruit In Mason Jars Instead Of The Containers They Come In…….

When you get your fruit home from the grocery store, the first thing you should do is remove it from the plastic containers they’ve come in and recycle them. Next, clean out your sink and fill it with water (you could also use a large bowl). Then, toss in a few tablespoons of distilled vinegar. You’ll then want to submerge your fruit in the water and let it soak for about 10 to 15 minutes. The purpose of this is to get rid of any mold or bacteria on the fruit which is what causes them to go rotten more quickly.

Once the fruit has had a nice soak, remove it from the vinegar water, transfer to a strainer, and rinse with cool water. Leave the fruit out to dry on a tea towel or paper towel. Once dry, transfer the fruit to mason jars and seal up those lids. This is the best way to make your fruit last, particularly berries, which tend to be very prone to mold and bacteria buildup.

And that’s it! Incorporating these few extra steps into preparing and storing fruit can help you eliminate food waste, save money, and keep your fridge stocked with fresh produce for much longer.

[saxifraga-x-urbium]

helpful advice for people who don’t eat the entire kilo of raspberries on the ten minute walk back from the supermarket, yay!

[prohumanagenda]

I saw this post a couple months ago and tried it, and it is amazing how much longer I can keep berries now. Plus they look so pretty in the fridge!

[iwouldservehim]

Sorry if it’s a stupid question, but doesn’t more porous stuff life raspberries absorb vinegars taste?

[howtoimpersonateanadult]

The vinegar is diluted enough you really won’t notice, especially if you rinse it off after. I’ve used diluted vinegar (sans jar) or just straight up lemon juice to keep berries from growing mould, just toss them gently in a bit of lemon juice and let them dry, then wash right before using. Using diluted vinegar or lemon juice is an established trick to keeping berries from growing mould. It doesn’t help much to stop softening but the jars might help with that. It’s very very important, if you get berries wet before putting them in the fridge, to let them dry completely. Otherwise nothing will stop the mould from growing.

[awed-frog]

For all my fellow oversharers out there.

[sunbathe]

@keki_house