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Can you a recommend a blender/shaker bottle for protein/other powder drinks? I have this BlenderBottle(TM) and while I appreciate the tight seal, the cap that covers the spout is very difficult to close and open. (So difficult that I avoid making the protein shakes and eat cookies instead.) [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 3:28 AM - 4 answers

I'm thinking of joining Costco, mostly because I support their recent statement about DEI. But Mr. Blah and I are empty-nesters with a small house and almost zero pantry space. We do have some storage areas but they're rough—garage + semi-finished laundry room. Will I find stuff to buy that fits into a two-person home? Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 11:33 AM - 58 answers

My mother has back pain and finds this particular pillow helpful to sit on. I want to see if it's possible to find another one. It was ordered online about 10 years ago, and it's a contoured memory foam pillow. Dimensions are 20" x 12", 4" height at one end and 3" at the other. Images inside. [more inside]
posted by wheatlets at 7:32 AM - 4 answers

I have broken yet another charging cable by using my phone while I charge it. Are the perpendicular cables actually better? Any other charging cables that won't break when used this way? Looking for things available in Canada.
posted by jacquilynne at 2:37 PM - 28 answers

My seven year old wants a more grown up bed and I'd like it to last at least until she graduates. Excellent online shoppers I've seen you work miracles here before, can you help me find this dream bed? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey at 5:37 PM - 4 answers

Do you have any experience shipping secondhand goods to China via ebay or indeed at all? [more inside]
posted by Frowner at 7:12 AM - 6 answers

On a reality show I'm watching, a couple is discussing the type of gifts the woman wants. The man said, "I know you don't need a Kate Spade purse to be happy.." And she says, "Ugh, don't ever get me one of those." Are Kate Spade bags gross now? [more inside]
posted by dianeF at 8:03 AM - 9 answers

The Patek Philippe 5227G Calatrava checks all my boxes for watch design: silver or white on black, no numbers, single dial markers, nothing but time and date. It is also $40,000. Surely someone makes a watch that looks a lot like this for less? [more inside]
posted by Lemkin at 9:25 AM - 11 answers

I just want to buy a 30"x30" shower, with all the parts it needs. I can't get this locally, so I have to buy online. [more inside]
posted by Mirth at 9:41 AM - 14 answers

I am coming into a position where I will more frequently need to take my 16" work laptop home, and I'm not satisfied with my current bag setup. I have a smallish backpack for my personal items that isn't big enough for my laptop, but I love it and it's in great shape so I would rather not upgrade that. [more inside]
posted by Teadog at 5:34 AM - 5 answers

My handkerchief company has shut down. Does anyone else sell thick, soft, absorbent 100% cotton handkerchiefs. I'm looking for something I can actually use to blow my nose. I don't want a starched, semi-transparent fashion accessory. [more inside]
posted by Winnie the Proust at 2:57 PM - 8 answers

I never use my oven and it takes up too much space (I have a convection oven I use daily). I will be replacing it with a counter and want to get stove hobs and use those. I've never bought one before. Tell me everything I need to know about purchasing hobs. What to avoid or seek out? Brand recommendations? Most of my cookware is wrought iron or stainless steel. Thanks!
posted by dobbs at 12:53 PM - 21 answers

My current home audio setup involves sending music from my Android phone (from storage or a streaming service) to one of three possible Bluetooth speakers in my apartment. Bluetooth speakers will remain the best option for me for the foreseeable future, but I'd rather not use my phone anymore. I know I could use a tablet, an old phone, or a portable mp3 player, but I really want something that isn't a mobile device, and is instead intended to live on a table or shelf, almost like a radio. So what are my options? [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone at 4:21 PM - 9 answers

My kids watch too many imagination room videos - at least they're quite educational re numbers and letters. And Ninjas. They use a bunch of zhu zhu pets in their videos and my kids are obsessed.. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 5:48 PM - 2 answers

I keep some crates and a few other things in the trunk of my 2022 Avalon sedan permanently. Of course they always slide around when I accelerate and especially make turns. Is there some kind of a special mat or other device you put in the trunk of your car to prevent this from happening? I’d sure like to know what it is. Thank you!
posted by Rad_Boy at 11:21 AM - 14 answers

Due to recent events, my wife and I have decided to stop using Amazon. For many years I have been in the habit of buying things for the house, etc. from Amazon on a regular basis. We live in a small community where local shopping options are quite limited. Major shopping meccas are an hour away. What do you recommend to replace Amazon, especially for home goods and such?
posted by Rivvo at 9:12 AM - 23 answers

I am in the market for a used car, as used car prices have dropped back to something approaching a reasonable level here in Canada. Should I be trying very hard to buy one before Trump takes office? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne at 11:57 AM - 8 answers

Is there a law that states that a retailer must pay back funds awarded to the customer in a credit card dispute? How would this be enforced when a retailer is reluctant to credit back the money owed? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze at 9:17 AM - 9 answers

I'd like to find, or have made, a new case for my Kindle Paperwhite. I decided I'd look on Etsy to see if there were craftspeople who made those - but Etsy seems to have an awful lot of storefronts which appear to be just fronts for some overseas manufacturer, and they overwhelm the choices. If you have strategies for identifying small craftpersons from those sorts of vendors, I'd like to hear them, please.
posted by TimHare at 10:14 PM - 6 answers

I want a very simple road rug for my kid’s room. This does not seem to exist. Help? [more inside]
posted by rabbits plinkety plinkety plink at 8:16 PM - 6 answers