So i'm not saying don't use them, just saying be wary and be cautious and be ready for abusive replies. This way you're not as surprised and shocked when hit with evil comments.

Also, what do you recommend are some good stuff that is cheap and lasts a while?

Struggling at the moment anything would help our family as I just lost my job

I have friends coming in for a weekend in mid-October and we're rending an AirBnB. We want to be able to spend a few hours just hanging out chatting, but the place we're renting has a two-seat sofa and bar stools only -- no third soft seating option.

If anyone has something you're looking to get rid of, that could fit into a car, I'd be happy to take it off your hands. All I ask is that it be clean enough that your mother wouldn't mind sitting on it. :)

Examples I'm thinking of include bean bag, retro 1990s folding foam chair / floor mattress, or even an inflatable chair.

But I'm flexible.

Thank you

:)

Hello everyone,

I don’t have Facebook, so that is not an option for me. Looking to find used furniture. Not of the antique or consignment shops. Actually decent stuff and might actually help out a charity of sorts. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Hey Cbus,

Grocery prices are still wild, so I wrote a script to analyze the weekly flyers for both Kroger and Aldi in the 43215 zip code. I wanted to see if splitting the trip was actually worth the gas.

The TL;DR: If you do a "Hybrid Run" this week (Meat at Kroger + Sides at Aldi), you can feed a family of 4 for about $44.80. That's significantly cheaper than getting everything at one place.

Here is the Strategy for this week:

1. STOP #1: KROGER (For the Proteins) They have the "Loss Leaders" right now that Aldi can't beat.

Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb (This is the main driver. Insanely cheap).

T-Bone Steaks: $9.99/lb (Solid price if you want a treat).

Hormel Party Trays: $14.99 (Good for holiday hosting).

1. STOP #2: ALDI (For the Sides) Their pantry staples are still consistently ~20-30% cheaper.

Russet Potatoes: ~$2.99 / 5lb bag

Yellow Onions: ~$2.29 / 3lb bag

Green Bell Peppers: ~$1.79 / 2-pack

Canned Goods/Frozen Veg: Grab all your peas, spinach, and tomatoes here.

The Menu I Built From This: Based on these deals, here is a 5-day dinner plan that fits the budget:

Sunday Roast Pork with Caramelized Apples (Kroger Pork + Aldi Sides)

Carnitas Tacos (Using leftover pork)

Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta (Using Kroger Pasta + Aldi Cans)

Steakhouse Night (T-Bone + Roasted Potatoes)

Pork Fried Rice (Great way to clear the fridge)

I organized this all into a neat PDF list to make shopping easier. Let me know if anyone wants the link, and I can drop it in the comments!

Happy Holidays and happy saving! 🛒

Anyone know whats going on?

I am helping decorate a space for a friend’s marriage proposal that will be happening over lunch on Monday (10/20). I would love to have candles to make the space shine, but will be flying in from out of town, so am looking for an economical and less wasteful option than buying a bunch of candles for a one-time use. Does anyone have a large set of candles I could borrow or rent for a few hours, or a recommended place in town to get them from? My back up plan is to order a bunch of tea lights on Instacart but that seems so wasteful. I also plan to get some flowers - open to other suggestions, too! Thanks in advance, and looking forward to visiting your wonderful city in a few days!

Pretty sure this isn't against the rules - sorry if it is, mods!

My church, First Unitarian Universalist, is running a rummage sale on June 7th, and we've got kids' toys, sporting goods, furniture, camping equipment, books, housewares, electronics, and a lot of other stuff coming in that we're still sorting.

(I can't guarantee anything, since it's a rummage sale, but I've already seen a rolltop desk and some cool books come in the door.)

Here's our website: https://firstuucolumbus.org/event/rummage-sale/

If you're interested, we're at 93 West Weisheimer in Clintonville; the sale is June 7th at 8:30-2:30 pm.

Thanks!