I’m gonna make a thread to put people on to new things. Here we go:

iPhone games:
Puzzles: Decipher, KAMI 2, Block Hexa & Drag n Merge.

I never knew how to play chess before this app. Learned through trial & error.

The rest are just for fun

Salux washcloths from Amazon.

Feels like a Brillo pad when you take it out the pack, but don’t let that scare you. After you come out the shower, your skin will feel like you just shaved your whole body

Banza pasta. Made from chickpeas & tastes like regular pasta.

Do NOT cook it like regular pasta though. Leave it for less time than the box says.

Best lip balm ever. Don’t @ me.

One is worth like $3 something, so why not just get a 4 pack?

Better Shea Butter.

I make my own lotion using this & combining other carrying oils/essential oils, after boiling. Put in a huge jar & chill in the fridge.

Lasts for months.

Shea Terra Organics. African black soap with rose hips.

The holy grail for my oily skin. Expensive but worth it

Ol’ reliable. Hydrogen peroxide.

Pour some on a cotton ball. Lie down on one side. Squeeze liquid into your ear. Stay put for 20 minutes. Repeat on the other side.

It feels weird cause it bubbles up, but it gets everything out.

I was gonna do one thing a day, but I’m too lazy for that. Godspeed

Hola señoras y señores. Continuamos con la lista hoy

UNIQLO Supima cotton t-shirts are a STAPLE. They last for years. Wearing one as we speak. Comfy af

Eos shaving cream.

Super moisturizing while shaving, BUT it can get the blades clogged easily. Easy to rinse though

Tangle teezer.

If only they had these in the 90s, I wouldn’t be so tender-headed now. This brush says “Bitch what knots?” 10/10

Cottonelle wipes.

It’s become alarmingly apparent that people don’t use these after shitting. If you use water and/or have a bidet, awesome. If not, try these out. Your asshole & sexual partners will thank you.

Bark thins dark chocolate coconut.

I have an immense sweet tooth. Used to eat them a lot before I found out I’m allergic Amazing snacks. Pretty healthy. I miss them

Burst oral care toothbrush.

Dentist clean feeling every time. Even if you don’t get this one, invest in an electric toothbrush.

Crocs.

Ya can cut my ass all day. Idc. Come walk on clouds with me. I have 3 pairs. AMAZING for people with plantar fasciitis. I proudly wear these outside. Fuck with me.

Stay tuned for more shit...idk when. Have a great weekend

YERRRRRR! I’m back bitches.

Lowkey cheated by making this next part of the thread ahead of time, but fuck it. Follow along kiddies

***Disclaimer: I am not responsible or liable if anyone has an allergic reaction or problem with anything. YOU know your body. I don’t. This thread is full of things EYE use. I am not sponsored in any way. Proceed with caution.***

Apps (Pt. 1):

Clue- a period tracking app. Learns & predicts the more you use it. Tells you your typical cycle length, fertile window, etc.

Relax melodies- white noise app. When I have difficulty sleeping, I use this app. You can even combine sounds

Apps (Pt. 2)

[Hashtag] Self Care- cute app that helps me to relax when I have anxiety.

Has little “games” like putting away laundry in an imaginary room, decorating an altar, petting a cat, tarot, etc.

Perfume- Woman by Ralph Lauren

I get a lot of compliments & feel like a grown ass woman who has all her shit together, when I wear this.

Super Herb dandelion tea with vanilla

Dandelion tea is good for iron [fellow anemics I’m looking at you] & detoxifying the liver [alcoholics, I also see you]. Tastes amazing. Don’t even need to add honey, but you can

Gravity Blanket.

A weighted blanket. I have a 20 lb. one. Heavy, but you get used to it. Also, type ugly & VERY expensive.

BUT it helps with anxiety & better sleep. My mom says I’ve been waking up in a better mood since using it. I’m not a morning person at ALL

Book of poetry by Rumi. Title in the pic.

I had gotten this book at a very difficult point in my life & it was beautiful. Life changing? No, but definitely what I needed.

Actually lent the book to someone & never got it back, so I bought another one

Pier 1 Imports- Patchouli candle

Patchouli is an aphrodisiac. Smells amazing & honestly top 5 favorite scents. They have candles, or reed diffusers in different sizes.

That concludes today’s portion. Have a great weekend

Damn, I lowkey forgot about this thread. I apologize. Let’s get into it.

Garden of Life Vitamin Code.

Caters to different needs. 4 capsules a day. The DV % is crazy on some of these vitamins & minerals. Kinda pricey depending on how big a bottle you get, but worth it. Idk how I lived before these

Special K Chocolatey Delight.

The ONLY healthy cereal I am willing to eat (besides Cheerios). Bits of chocolate included. Perfect for when you want chocolate, but don’t wanna overdo it. This + coconut milk =

Cream of Nature: Pure Honey hair products.

I am in LOVE. My hair was damaged in my avi from Function of Beauty products. Slowly been getting back to my original hair w/ this & Vida Hair Growth [also pictured]

Clorox wipes. This may seem like a dumb one.

However, not everyone is blessed with an in-house washer/dryer. Take these with you to the laundromat/laundry room & wipe the table BEFORE you fold your clothes. I guarantee you will be disgusted.

While on the topic of cleanliness: Lysol.

When I used to dorm, I let a friend take a nap in my bed. She got both of us sick. Now EVERY time I change my sheets, my pillows & mattress get sprayed tf down.

Am I contributing to global warming? Probably. Sorry.

Cole Haan frames.

I get compliments on my glasses a lot so if ya wanna get on my steez. HOWEVER, my eye doc costs w/ prescription & all that stuff, it ended up coming to almost $500.

Oh & I’m still 20/20 in one eye SO only one lens is prescribed. These WILL last me 25 years

Mental health.

Whatever race or nationality you are, I truly recommend seeing someone you can at least relate to. It may be culturally, may not. Found mine after weeks of digging through bios of professionals within my area. I love her so much.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american

Stay blessed & have a great week

I feel like only a select few actually appreciate this thread, but I’m still gonna do it. The rest of ya nosey people can look on

Because this thread is to put people on to new things, I’m including random things today.

For those who like/believe in astrology, there is such a thing as Egyptian astrology.

Gods & goddesses are matched w/ specific dates. Mine is Thoth.

Look it up. Have fun.

If you find yourself wanting to know more, there is also African & Indian astrology as well.

Idk where these cards are from. They were gifted to me when I was 6.

Fun fact: about 12% of the world’s population is left handed.

Now, I have a theory that there’s a genetic component to it.

I am 1 of 6 relatives on my mom’s side who’s a lefty. All different generations, different parents & all our parents are right handed.

Coincidence?

On to more important things, finances.

Get rid of that Chase account sis. I switched to Capital One &

No minimum/minimum fees. Gain interest on a checking account.

Sure there’s less physical branches, but be smart. That means less withdrawals & more savings. Stack that guap

Potential job!!!!

MTA bus driver test is coming up. Filing closes on May 21st.

I know it’s right around the corner, but I just heard about it. Website is below.

Don’t sleep. They make MONEY with good benefits

Mama Puebla.
I used to go to another tacqueria up the block, but this is the BEST Mexican food I’ve ever had.

Chipotle who? Support authentic food spots & small businesses!

Located in the Bronx. Small restaurant, like 10 tables MAX. So worth it. Even the chips are handmade

Made in . In the Bronx.

I feel like I tweet about this restaurant once a month. Their beans taste like my grandma’s.

Siempre yo como un churrasco con chimichurri, arroz amarillo con habichuelas. Y si no eso, un mofongo o un chicharrón de pollo. Wow

Sb: Mama Puebla & Made in are blocks away from each other. Also, Mamajuanas is nearby too for the alcoholics & hookah feens.

No shade cause I am y’all. Y’all are me. We are sis. However tf that goes.

Last but not least, seasoning from Trader Joe’s. Put this seasoning in your eggs.

I normally have a Swiss cheese & spinach omelette & I just recently started adding it. Amazing

Thank me later.

I just realized the ending of this thread has to do with food. Can you tell I’m hungry? Lmao

Oh well. Happy hump day

Hola señoras y señores. Aquí estamos

Since the PR Day Parade is coming up, majority of the thread’s addition today is regarding culture. Let’s get started

Coloring books are a great stress reliever & Five Below got them for $2 each. [For adults]

There might be different types at your local Five Below, but they’re always located in or by the book section.

You could try Dollar Tree, but typically those are coloring books for kids.

Shoe Slotz.

They work. Just get them. More space for more shoes. I feel like I got them cheaper though? Amazon maybe?

However, heels are harder for me to fit & bulky sneakers might cause issues.

Museums!

My favorites are the Museum of Natural History & Museum of Sex.

Been to each a few times. MoS changes up their exhibits, while MoNH is all the same stuff. However, the little movie presentations they do, do change.

Sb: The Museum of Natural History also has a thing where you could sleep in the museum. I haven’t done it. It costs $350, but you get to sleep under the whale though. So...

Bombazo by Grupo Afro Boricua.

Play this while you clean your house, this album is BOMB

Bomba is a genre of folklore music & dance in Puerto Rico w/ drums & chanting. It originated from the slavery period & is still passed down.

Super fun to dance to

Alcoholado.

My grandpa puts the stems of the ruda plant (idk what it is in English) into the bottle. Let it steep. Doesn’t matter how long. This bottle is 12 yrs old. No joke. We forget about it

Use it when you have pain or a fever topically. Do not drink it! Smells STRONG

Recaito vs sofrito. (1/2)

So in my family, we make our own sofrito. It’s really recaito.

Sofrito is made with tomatoes typically. Idk if this is true of all Puerto Ricans, but we do not put tomatoes in our batch.

BUT we still call it sofrito. If you buy the Goya one, gtfo

(2/2) For those who don’t know what it is, it’s just herbs & vegetables blended together into a paste.

Make big batches so it lasts! It can be tedious to make

I’m tired of seeing poor excuses for a pernil on my tl. So the proper way to prepare a pernil is:

Clean it. Cut the skin & the fat layer like a flap. It should look like a book.

Stab the pig ode including the flap. Stick the dry rub & whatever else inside all holes. Close flap

Tweeted this before & I’ll tweet it again:
Birth control came about, because female medical students in PR were forced to participate in trials in the 50s. If they refused, they could be expelled.

So don’t fix your mouth to slander Puerto Rican women. Thank you.

Lastly, I follow an account on Instagram @ nuestra_patriapr that keeps me informed of things going on in PR.

I’m not necessarily politically invested or even support the person behind the account, but it is a useful tool.

That ends our thread for today. Have a great weekend.

Soy boricua pa que tú lo sepas

99.9% sure I had this gif on my MySpace. Had to include it

Andddddd we’re back. Howdy. No, I haven’t seen Toy Story 4 yet, but I’m excited for when I do.

List of Netflix shows that you may or may not have heard of/watched yet:

Gillette Proglide.

When I shave, I use men’s razors. I feel like they work better than the dainty ones they make for women.

Plus I have thick hair & it gives me a closer shave. Pits & legs be smooth af for that 1-2 days...wish it lasted longer #hairygirlprobs

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub.

The smell is intoxicating to me & makes your skin as smooth as a baby’s bottom. A little goes a long way.

Comes in other scents too

Red Rooster.

Restaurant in Harlem. SO good. I had: Marcus’ cornbread, Wild wild wings, & Tiff’s jerk chicken.

Also had the espresso martini, tasted no alcohol. Could be that my waitress thought I was too young & told them to make it a virgin. Never asked for ID so idk.

Tip (pt. 1): cut & clean your meat all in one day so it’s less hassle to cook. Prep about 1-2 weeks worth. My fam has a designated thawing plate used only for that purpose. All this helps with less cross contamination too.

(Pt. 2) How to clean meat:
[First, open everything you need to use: bottles, bags, spices] Cold water. Apple cider vinegar. Cut the meat. ACV again. Lemon juice. Cold water. Spice them, or don’t (). Put them in freezer bags.

Just in case people didn’t know

Vornado fans.

My AC had me waking up with a sore throat. So I’m using my fan instead.

Best fan ever. Powerful & definitely cooling, but also can be loud. Gonna need a higher volume for Netflix binge sessions.

Signing off. Have a great week & weekend Gonna add to the thread less frequently from now on.

It’s been almost a year since I’ve added to this thread. Sooo...I think it’s time to put y’all on to some new things

First up, snack suggestions.
Fage Greek yogurt + Pascha 55% chocolate chips =
I like getting the single serve cups & pour some chips into that, then mix. Bon appétit

PMD Pitorro is Puerto Rican moonshine, made in the Bronx. The coconut & coquito flavors are AMAZING. They have a 92 proof one, but one shot had me hurt

Native Deodorant. Aluminum free. The Aloe & Green Tea scent is infectious [to me]. Kind of pricey, but I fuck with it

Bragg’s Sprinkle 24 Herb Seasoning.

Listen to me. Cut a lemon in half. Squeeze half a lemon’s juice into your cooking oil. Place chicken. Season your chicken with this. Slice the other half of the lemon & place slices on top of the chicken pieces you cook. Lid on til done.

Dr. Bronner’s lip balm.
Comes in other flavors/scents, but I like this one the best. I believe earlier in this thread I mentioned Burt’s Bees. Well, this one is also amazing. They tie for my #1 lip balms, honestly. My lips are always soft cause of them

Fresh breath/sore throat hack: Gargle with salt water.

I used to get sore throats a lot as a kid. The best way to get rid of germs is salt water. Preferably with sea salt or iodized salt. Coat the bottom of a cup with salt, mix with warm water & gargle.

Have a great day y’all. Stay safe. Be blessed