tamarest
tamarest t1_ixw2omj wrote
Reply to Bifl minimalistic flatware? by mdoto
We bought an IKEA Dragon flatware set back when we started grad school ~11 years ago and it's held up great, zero issues. A couple pieces have been for a spin in the garbage disposal and haven't even rusted where they got dinged up. It's super minimalist, and, I think, pretty affordable. We recently ordered another set to replenish ours because I don't know why, I don't know how, but flatware just disappears with kids in the house.
tamarest t1_iua6dui wrote
This is totally anecdotal, but- back when we were getting married, I wanted to stock our home with Revereware, but couldn't find a good option other then slowly picking things up at thrift shops (which I'm generally a big fan of!). Someone gifted us a set of all stainless steel Cuisinart pots/pans for our wedding. They're nothing fancy, just a basic 11 piece set that looks like it's still stocked at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. But they've been used daily for 8 years now, on gas and electric stoves, and they don't have a ding on them. I'm terrible at taking care of things. These have sat on the stove while food got gross in them, they've soaked in the sink for days at a time, I've ran them through the dishwasher plenty of times. I've boiled things dry in them. A little barkeeper's friend and they always come right back around. I've been really pleased with them. I can't imagine any issues arising that these pans haven't already dealt with. So they have totally fulfilled, for me, what I was looking for with Revereware.
tamarest t1_isuv1vm wrote
This is definitely firm, but it was game-changing for both my husband and I: buckwheat hull pillows. I made ours, but there are a number of companies that sell them.
As a fellow side sleeper, it's the ONLY pillow I've ever tried that gives me neck support. You kinda shape it to your head/neck when you lay down and then it just stays put, it doesn't shift or go flat. It doesn't end up feeling firm. I feel like my muscles all relax because they're actually supported. I stopped waking up with tension headaches. It's crazy!
I haven't made any changes to mine (since I made them ~5 years ago), but occasionally my husband wants more hulls in his. I just unzip and add more. I bought the hulls for cheap at Natural Grocers.
tamarest t1_ixw6lsi wrote
Reply to comment by LazyMarla in [Request] Foldable "umbrella" style clothesline by Antrostomus
We've got one of these and love it! Good quality.