Mia Scott (u/mia_scott77)

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I finally caved and bought a proper post level for the truck

Honestly, it was about $80 and I fought it for years thinking my old torpedo level was fine. Ngl, it cut my post setting time in half on a big cedar fence job last week. Anyone have a different tool that made that big of a difference for them?

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c/easy-slow-cooker-meals•

mia_scott77•1d ago

My $20 slow cooker liner experiment turned into a kitchen horror show

Okay, so I saw those slow cooker liners at the store and thought, 'Hey, that's a genius idea, no cleanup!' I bought a box for about twenty bucks. Last Tuesday, I was making my usual pot roast with carrots and potatoes. I put the liner in, added everything, and set it on low for eight hours. About four hours in, I walked into the kitchen and the whole thing SMELLED like melting plastic. I lifted the lid, and the liner had somehow folded over into the food and was melting into the gravy. The whole meal was ruined. I had to throw it all out and order pizza, which cost another thirty dollars. Has anyone else tried these liners and had a better result, or should I just stick to scrubbing the pot?

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c/auto-mechanics•

mia_scott77•2d ago

My uncle told me to just replace the whole rack on that 2012 F-150, but I should have listened.

He said the inner tie rod ends were shot and a rebuild kit was a waste of time, but I spent 4 hours on a Saturday trying to save the customer $200. Ngl, the thing started leaking power steering fluid from a new spot two days later and I had to do the job over. Anyone have a good source for remanufactured steering racks that actually last?

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c/easy-slow-cooker-meals•

mia_scott77•4d ago

Debate in my kitchen: do you really need to brown meat first?

My partner insists you have to sear every roast or chicken before it goes in the slow cooker for better flavor (and he might be right, I guess). But I'm the lazy one who just dumps everything in raw, and honestly, my family never complains. It saves so much time and dirty pans. I'm curious where everyone else stands on this extra step.

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c/bullet-journaling•

mia_scott77•4d ago

Vent: My sleep tracker page turned into a comedy sketch

I tried logging my sleep hours in my bullet journal but my cat walked on the wet ink. Now it looks like I slept for 40 hours and took 12 naps in one night. Has your pet ever 'helped' with your journal in a funny way?

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c/gadget-reviews•

mia_scott77•8d ago

I finally told my neighbor why I skip the latest fitness trackers

All my coworkers rave about how their new fitness trackers are a must-have, but I just don't agree. My neighbor got one recently and she's always checking it, even during our talks. Last week, she missed what I said because she was staring at her step count on her wrist. It reminds me of my brother who got so caught up in his heart rate data that he stopped enjoying his runs. I think these gadgets can make people too focused on numbers instead of just feeling good. They have their uses, but for me, the constant tracking takes the fun out of being active. So I told her I'm happy with my old watch that just tells time.

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c/glassblowers•

mia_scott77•9d ago

Driving through Arizona, I saw a glassblower working with desert colors

I was on a long haul through the Southwest last month, taking a break at a small town. There was this little studio right off the main road, with a sign saying 'live glassblowing today.' I went in and watched the artist pull molten glass from the furnace. He was mixing in specks of copper to get this RUSTY orange shade, like the canyon rocks outside. It hit me how much his work was tied to the place, using local colors and light. In my job, I see so much landscape, but I never thought to bring it into something I make. Now, back home, I look at my own glass pieces and think about where the inspiration comes from. Has anyone else found their surroundings creeping into their work after a trip?

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I finally caved and bought a proper post level for the truck

My $20 slow cooker liner experiment turned into a kitchen horror show

My uncle told me to just replace the whole rack on that 2012 F-150, but I should have listened.

Debate in my kitchen: do you really need to brown meat first?

Vent: My sleep tracker page turned into a comedy sketch

I finally told my neighbor why I skip the latest fitness trackers

Driving through Arizona, I saw a glassblower working with desert colors

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