Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife

regular_sized_egg t1_iy072lo wrote

La Canadienne. They're marketed as being snow-tolerant but I live in a city that just gets rainy in the winter. Many dressy boots, even those made from quality leather, get worn-looking when worn outside in the rain which sort of defeats the purpose. My La Canadiennes have kept going - and looking dressy - season after season with regular polishing and minor repairs. Unfortunately many durable features popular on long-lasting masculine shoes like Goodyear welts just aren't considered appropriate for a dressy, feminine pair of heeled boots. La Canadienne boots may be over $500 new and full price but I often find new pairs available on some sites for as low as $200.

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scabbagetrout t1_iy06ybg wrote

I have three of these. One time I made tea and brought it to work and forgot about it. 12 hours later, when I remembered it, my tea was too hot to drink.

I've had multiple baristas take pictures of them because they were the only mugs they have ever poured coffee into and couldn't feel the heat coming through.

I love these things, and I've also had mine for years.

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regular_sized_egg t1_iy03u3k wrote

High quality shearling slippers. Teaching requires a lot of time on one's feet and having something nice and comfy to slip on after work that regulates temperature is nice.

Setting aside space for, and getting started on (the idea is you continue with a lot more of her input) an ergonomic work-from-home space for her to use as needed. People don't often realize how much work teachers have to take home and as home is not seen as the primary work location they often will work at the kitchen table, couch etc which causes back stress and so forth over time.

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Projectevaunit01 t1_iy03ikx wrote

When I went shopping for one of these it did not price out. Their "lifetime warranty" is on the frame only and everything else is 3 years or less, it does not cover any damages from pets, liquids, etc. The replacement cushions and covers are not cheap and replacing those add up quick. If I misinterpreted the fine print I would love to know but $6-8k for a 3 piece love seat was way out of my budget, plus I have dogs that will use it so I will have to assume the warranty does not apply to me.

https://www.lovesac.com/terms-and-conditions

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