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You should be proud, that's incredible! I was always in awe of how parents managed to balance their families and college work.

Probably save every cent I ever made during my childhood and adolescence. Every monetary birthday gift, every minimum wage paycheck, every bit of allowance, all of it. I went to a school I hated because it was in-state and, financially my only option. It's been 9 years since I made… Read More

Actually, although you can get food poisoning from DRINKING soured milk, you can cook or bake with it, as heating it to a certain temperature kills any harmful bacteria. Aubrey, Allison. “Don't Toss That Sour Milk! and Other Tips to Cut Kitchen Food Waste.” NPR, NPR, 23 Sept. 2015,… Read More

Maybe more controversial, I make a cream sauce for pasta (an alfredo sauce really, but people get picky about what ingredients belong in alfredo sauce) out of skim milk that's JUST started to turn sour (not super smelly sour, and DEFINITELY no chunks, just no longer good for coffee).… Read More

Completely agree, Better Than Boullion is a game changer. I add some to certain sauces, but the real game changer was adding it to pasta water. I've heard "boil pasta in stock, not water" for years, but we never kept that much stock on hand. Even just a tablespoon of BTB into a pot… Read More

I still remember the names of my favorite animals, 5 years later.

I had to leave it to move for law school, but part time, minimum wage receptionist for the local animal shelter. I was volunteer at first, and they moved me to a paid position to keep me the next summer. I worked when the clinic was open and the shelter was closed for the day, so… Read More

I also think it might be worth it if you travel long distance very rarely. Like if this is your only vacation for the next 3-5 years, go for it. If you take 3-4 vacations a year, maybe budget seats are your friend.

Love my kitchen aid, but I stalked Facebook Marketplace and numerous garage sales before I found a good one in working order for $80. VERY worth it for $80 IMO. My parents, aunt, and grandmother all found theirs at garage sales too.

ThatsProblematic my mom did the same thing leaving the theater for the Rise of Skywalker with Luke's death. I still give her crap about it to this day when we're walking out of a movie with a twist or surprise. "Don't talk about it til we get to the car. Would't want to spoil it for… Read More