Taylor Wells (u/taylorw54)

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My old way of mixing color was a huge waste of product

For years I would just eyeball the developer and color straight from the tubes, which often left me with way too much leftover that I had to toss. About six months ago, I started using a small digital scale I got for $25 to weigh my grams exactly. Now I mix only what I need for each section, and my waste is basically zero. Has anyone else switched to weighing their color, and did you notice a big drop in your monthly product costs?

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taylorw54•27d ago

Mark from work said to axe every streaming service. I saved $45 a month but my social life took a hit.

Last January, Mark in accounting told me to cancel all my streaming subscriptions to save money. I was spending $45 a month on three services. Six months later, I had $270 extra in my emergency fund. However, I couldn't join in on water cooler talks about new shows, and my weekend plans dried up. Now I'm debating if the financial win is worth feeling out of the loop. Has anyone else found a middle ground, like keeping just one service?

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c/baking-fails-and-wins•

taylorw54•29d ago

I finally fixed my runny pie filling after a holiday disaster

Last Thanksgiving, my pumpkin pie filling was so liquid it never set. I tried chilling it longer, but no luck. After some reading, I learned that overcooking the pumpkin can release too much water. Now I drain the puree well before mixing, and my pies come out perfect. Has anyone else had this issue or found other tips?

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My old way of mixing color was a huge waste of product

Mark from work said to axe every streaming service. I saved $45 a month but my social life took a hit.

I finally fixed my runny pie filling after a holiday disaster

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