In December of 2013, I was unemployed, unhappy, and desperately trying to figure out what to do about both. I needed to find a new job, and yet I was hesitant to chase after any job that was too much like my old one, because it had been a major supplier of misery and anxiety for me. I wanted something new and I was up for anything, so when my dad said I should apply for an apprenticeship for the union he is retired out of, I did.
Category: We try it!
We try stuff so you don’t have to. Not promotional in any way, unless otherwise stated.
We Try It: Blue Apron
You’ve probably come across the ads on Facebook or Pinterest, and thought, “Who needs to have meals prepped and sent to them?” The answer is: anyone who is sick of deciding what to make for dinner, despises the post-work trip to the grocery store, or has a habit of making way too much food for the number of people dining. I happen to fall into all of these categories. And when a friend asked if anyone wanted a free week trial of Blue Apron, I jumped on it. I mean, who doesn’t want free meals delivered to their front door? Read More We Try It: Blue Apron
We Try It: Veggetti
Spiral cut vegetables aren’t REALLY a substitute for pasta, but they’re still tasty.
We Try It: ClassPass
It’s like Netflix for exercise. So… the opposite of Netflix.
What It’s Like to Get an IUD
Two years ago, I got an IUD and it was the best thing I ever did. Ever since, I’ve become one of those proselytizing women who want to talk to you about Diva Cups in line at Whole Foods, except in favor of a small t-shaped baby-prevention device. Have you accepted IUD into your uterus as your personal peace of mind?
We Try It: DIY Laundry Detergent
I made my own powdered laundry detergent and it was not a disaster! I recommend it if you are bored — or maybe cheap.
Sometimes, the Internet gets into my brain and compels me to attempt A Project. I’m particularly susceptible to “efficient” or charming domestic capers like making my own Irish Soda Bread (such a bad idea!). When I give in and try DIY-ing, it often leaves me feeling annoyed that I’ve wasted time (or money, or resources) and that I’ve added to the usual clutter around my home. And then I spend a fruitless couple of days secretly resenting artistic and crunchy people for a while for having such beautiful, handcrafted lives. Read More We Try It: DIY Laundry Detergent
We Try It: Getting Even
[Original publication date: July 11, 2013]
As some of our readers remember, we were sued this past winter, for copyright infringement. This summer, we made things right. Read More We Try It: Getting Even
We Try It: Going to a College Reunion
A few weeks ago I went to my fifth college reunion. I know what you’re thinking: Karishma, that’s not that far removed from college, it won’t be weird. You probably saw half of those people last week. That’s where you’d be wrong.