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Shall we solve each other’s simple problems?

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Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 17:46

So. I have a whole load of shit I’m dealing with that cannot be easily solved.

However I also have a variety of very straight forward issues that I could do with people helping with - so how about we all solve each other’s simple stuff??

Things I need help with and would appreciate answers from people who know:

  1. How many towels do I need for a family of four?
  2. What is the best way to keep Tupperware properly organised?
  3. What shoes do I need to be smart in all weather?

TIA?

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EmbroideredGardener · 26/12/2025 19:13

LiftAndLetLift · 26/12/2025 18:48

x2 towels per person (one to use, one in the wash) plus hand/hair towels

Stacked. Key is to have multiples of the same one. Lids are a law onto themselves.

Black timberland boots

My problems

  1. Choose a specialist endometriosis surgeon
  1. Should I paint new skirting boards before or after DH fits them

Before he fits them, then you dont have to worry about walls and floors!

DahlsChickenz · 26/12/2025 19:13

Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 17:46

So. I have a whole load of shit I’m dealing with that cannot be easily solved.

However I also have a variety of very straight forward issues that I could do with people helping with - so how about we all solve each other’s simple stuff??

Things I need help with and would appreciate answers from people who know:

  1. How many towels do I need for a family of four?
  2. What is the best way to keep Tupperware properly organised?
  3. What shoes do I need to be smart in all weather?

TIA?

  1. two large bath sheets and two bath towels per person plus one spare of each.
  2. In baskets - one for tubs, one for lids. Write a number on each tub and the same number on the lid so you know which ones match. Be ruthless about throwing them out once you can't find either the tub or the lid.
  3. Depends on lots of factors. A decent Chelsea boot is versatile!
Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 19:11

@usedtobeaylis

You are my twin and I claim my prize 🤣

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Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 19:10

@NotDarkGothicMama

I would get new cushions. What colour palette is your room?

Grey is surprisingly versatile. Pinks,
yellows, greens, blues can all work with grey.

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AltitudeCheck · 26/12/2025 19:08
  1. Minimum of 1 set each and 2 spare sets. Wash towels on the same day as bedding and wash / dry one bedrooms worth every X days (X depends on how MN germophobic/ relaxed you are!)
  2. Lids on. When fridge/freezer is fairly full of tupperware, ruthlessly cull the remaining tupperware!!
  3. Leather boots that are expensive enough that you take great care of them!

Now.... should I have soup and crusty bread or leftover cauliflower cheese for my supper?

cardibach · 26/12/2025 19:08

Sunshineismyfavourite · 26/12/2025 18:15

My problem is my 'new' hob - sadly not induction. We had an induction before which was amazing but it cracked, DH went to buy a new hob, fitted it then I realised it wasn't induction.

It is shit. Nothing colours or browns when I cook on it. Am I doing something wrong? Seriously about ready to rip the thing out myself and go buy a new induction one! Help!

I’ve never had an induction hob and have no difficulty browning stuff so I suspect it’s a usage issue.

usedtobeaylis · 26/12/2025 19:08

Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 19:06

Currently yes but it’s making me irrationally angry for no reason.

Some of my towels have been from trying to impose some kind of order and system - it always fails 😆

Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 19:07

@Misanthropologie

2 Pick a shape and stick to it. Different sizes of the same shape will nest or stack easily, but square Tupperware will never co-exist happily with round Tupperware.

This feels significant… how is this not common knowledge??

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Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 19:06

usedtobeaylis · 26/12/2025 18:56

Doesn't everyone just have two shelves full of towels that are mismatched in both size and colour 🤔

Currently yes but it’s making me irrationally angry for no reason.

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Merryoldgoat · 26/12/2025 19:04

Thank you everyone!

I am going to move to an 8 towel paradigm plus hand towels and two head towels.

Tupperware is still problematic but I’ll think on it.

Will look further Chelsea boots 👌🏾

@LiftAndLetLift paint after fitting. I bought pre-painted ones and they got dinged and knocked during installation. Better to paint in situ.

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Katemax82 · 26/12/2025 19:02

NotDarkGothicMama · 26/12/2025 18:07

  1. Two bath sheets, two smaller towels for each female family members/males who care about their hair, two hand towels for each bathroom.
  1. Chuck anything you have already and buy a new set that completely matches. Store in its own drawer/cupboard.
  1. Black leather Chelsea boots.

My own small problem:

  • I have a selection of old, non-matching sofa cushions. Should I continue to let them annoy me on a daily basis, or replace them? If replace, what colour cushions for a pair of light grey sofas?

How about mid to dark blue cushions?

TamarindCottage · 26/12/2025 18:59

NotDarkGothicMama · 26/12/2025 18:07

  1. Two bath sheets, two smaller towels for each female family members/males who care about their hair, two hand towels for each bathroom.
  1. Chuck anything you have already and buy a new set that completely matches. Store in its own drawer/cupboard.
  1. Black leather Chelsea boots.

My own small problem:

  • I have a selection of old, non-matching sofa cushions. Should I continue to let them annoy me on a daily basis, or replace them? If replace, what colour cushions for a pair of light grey sofas?

Mustard cushion covers from ikea would look great on grey sofas

usedtobeaylis · 26/12/2025 18:58

AmberLime · 26/12/2025 18:54

My 11yo daughter (Y6) has produced a Pinterest board for her bedroom which is all red, black gothic, dark, lots of velvet and fabrics. Feels too grown-up for her. But maybe I'm just out of touch (she's a developing goth, I never have been). Decorating starts tomorrow. I've agreed on red walls.

Q: How much goth us too much goth when you're still in primary school? 🤔

Edited

This is my daughter, a year younger, but with purple instead of red. Honestly, I went with it, it's her space - and it looked surprisingly ok. There's enough 'kid' stuff in there to tone it down eg Taylor Swift posters.

usedtobeaylis · 26/12/2025 18:56

Doesn't everyone just have two shelves full of towels that are mismatched in both size and colour 🤔

AmberLime · 26/12/2025 18:54

My 11yo daughter (Y6) has produced a Pinterest board for her bedroom which is all red, black gothic, dark, lots of velvet and fabrics. Feels too grown-up for her. But maybe I'm just out of touch (she's a developing goth, I never have been). Decorating starts tomorrow. I've agreed on red walls.

Q: How much goth us too much goth when you're still in primary school? 🤔

Misanthropologie · 26/12/2025 18:51

1 For each person two large bath sheets and two smaller bath towels for drying hands and hair. Each person gets a different colour to minimise the possibility of using someone else's towel in error.

2 Pick a shape and stick to it. Different sizes of the same shape will nest or stack easily, but square Tupperware will never co-exist happily with round Tupperware.

3 Waterproof ankle boots for all seasons except high summer when you can (briefly) get your sandals out.

LiftAndLetLift · 26/12/2025 18:48

x2 towels per person (one to use, one in the wash) plus hand/hair towels

Stacked. Key is to have multiples of the same one. Lids are a law onto themselves.

Black timberland boots

My problems

  1. Choose a specialist endometriosis surgeon
  1. Should I paint new skirting boards before or after DH fits them
Ahsheeit · 26/12/2025 18:46

2 bath sheets, 2 bath towels each.

https://amzn.eu/d/f8gln0P for Tupperware.

Shoes, I wear Docs all year round.

oustedbymymate · 26/12/2025 18:44

@Merryoldgoat

  1. 2 large bath towels per person in the house. 1 to use one to wash. Then 2 hand towel each bathroom one to use one to wash.
  2. you can’t. Give it up as a shit job all in same drawer
  3. I really like allbirds wool trainers but not overly smart. Or a leather Chelsey boot style.

my issue….when Mitchum fucked up and changed the deodorant formula and burnt my pits to bits it had also left pit stains on my T-shirts and I can’t get them out. I’ve switched deo now using fussy but I cannot get the stains out. So any ideas before o replace all my T-shirts?

ThisPithyJoker · 26/12/2025 18:43

ohyesido · 26/12/2025 18:17

Should I go swimming at Centerparcs tonight after dinner? Pool closes at 8, it’s our last night but it’s very cold out there and I’m comfy.

Yes! The rapids when it's cold and dark are absolute heaven. Also puts off a load of kids (and adults) when it's cold so it's quieter and more relaxed!

user46256728992 · 26/12/2025 18:42

We’re a family of 4 with an entire airing cupboard full of towels, so I’d say as many as you can store!

I’ve got some Pyrex dishes with lids that I sometimes freeze stuff in, but otherwise no Tupperware. Just put some cling film over a plate if its leftovers for the fridge.

Trainers, comfort is king!

EarthlyNightshade · 26/12/2025 18:39

ohyesido · 26/12/2025 18:17

Should I go swimming at Centerparcs tonight after dinner? Pool closes at 8, it’s our last night but it’s very cold out there and I’m comfy.

I think you should. Unless you go there very regularly or have easy access to a pool at home. Back in your lodge by 830 and relax for the rest of the evening.

BlueWorkDay · 26/12/2025 18:39
  1. As many have said, 2 bathsheets pp, 2 bath towels pp, 2-3 hand towels per loo.
  1. No one knows. Someone knew once, but it was too much knowledge for a single human so they were driven mad.
  1. Chelsea boots (I swear by Camper ones).
PhantomOfAllKnowledge · 26/12/2025 18:38
  1. Four of one in use, one in the airing cupboard, one in the wash for the 'main' bath towel, plus a few hand towels depending on how many sinks you have at home, and one set for guests if you have any stayover guests,
  2. Have the containers you use most often stored 'standalone', stack the less frequently used ones out of the way.
  3. All weather is tricky if you mean, will they work in summer as well. Brogues are pretty versatile.
TheChosenTwo · 26/12/2025 18:36

I have about 30,000 towels in my cupboard but I’d say for a family of 4 you need 8 bath towels and 8 smaller ones.
Tupperware is stored in our cupboard with the lids already on so you can just pick one out knowing it has a lid already.
The shoe question is too broad!

my minor question I can’t answer is what am I going to eat tonight? There are leftovers that I’ve been picking on all day and I’m hungry and can’t decide what I want to eat 😭