Like many in this thread, I like to wash shirts with designs/print on them inside-out to wear out the design more slowly.

For pants, in addition to not wanting rivets/buttons to catch on other clothes, I turn pants inside-out for washing–but I made it a personal rule that I only turn pants inside-out once I have checked and emptied the pockets. So if I’m putting things in the washer and find any right-side out pants, I know to check the pockets (and turn them inside-out) before sending them on their laundry journey. As a result, I don’t remember the last time I accidentally washed something in a pocket. 😊

Congrats on the new job! I’ve found Superfeet insoles to be supremely helpful, both for walking and standing. My orthopedist recommended them a few years ago, and I’ve been using them ever since. Superfeet’s website has a nice “Insole Finder” to help choose the right type of insole for your needs, which I found accurate for my feet.

I see some other Nivea mentions in this thread, but not what I use: Nivea in-shower lotion. After rinsing off body wash/soap, I use Nivea in-shower lotion, then make sure the body parts I put it on get wet again (water activates it) right before I turn off the water. Then there’s no need for additional post-shower lotion.

I just learned that my local library network has craft supply swap days! Anyone can bring craft supplies or tools they no longer need and/or walk out with supplies and tools that someone else brought to give away. It’s only once every few months, but that cadence apparently works well for this area (smallish city).

I lived in a city for a while that had a small number of loanable tickets to a family-friendly local attraction or two (e.g. zoo or aquarium) people could check out for the day. Especially popular with families with kids on a budget!

You reminded me of one of my favorite pieces of early internet history that is still up: the Traffic Cone Preservation Society

-Ahl here! Human-readable sizes and get rid of . and …!

First thing I installed when I moved into my current rental!

Or ctrl-/command-click!

And in some locations (e.g. Atlanta, last time I checked), there is no non-emergency number–you call 911 regardless and the dispatcher directs the call.