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Where do I buy a basic bra. Like the kind you used to get at the Bay or Sears. A Warners or a WonderBra type thing. The Bay has gone super-high-end (I know this varies, but the ones in downtown Toronto are all very shi-shi now) and Sears is gone. My bras are down to threads. I'm willing to order online but I want something decent and I'd like to pay $30-50 ish and what I get offered on facebook costs quite a bit more than I want to spend, however miraculous they might be. Also, I don't even know what size I am these days, so trying on might not be bad.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 5:11 AM - 13 answers

Our Costco has gone to bags rather than plastic clamshells for its rotisserie chickens. Spouse hates this, as his habit is to slice off bits frequently and there's no way to do this with the bag without it being a giant greasy mess. What can we put the chicken in when we get home that will replicate the original containers? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 8:22 PM - 24 answers

I ordered two Things on Amazon.de, using my credit card (like always). A week later, I reported the card as lost and my bank locked it and sent me a completely new card. The Things I ordered are already on their way. Is there going to be a problem with the payment? And can I change my credit card info on my Amazon account immediately or will that mess things up more?
posted by Omnomnom at 7:39 AM - 6 answers

I would like to attach a lightweight monitor to a secretary desk. The desk is something like this one. The idea is to screw the mount to the underside of the top of the desk, inside one of those slots, with a very short arm extending outward that I can attach the monitor to. The desk does not need to close when the monitor is attached. [more inside]
posted by Winnie the Proust at 6:21 PM - 7 answers

I'll shortly be in London & Copenhagen -- do you have recommendations for fun drugstore finds? Feels like people are always saying "They have better toothpaste!" or "You have to try this moisturizing cream!" or "Try XYZ, it's not available in the US!" or the like. Give me your recs!
posted by BlahLaLa at 9:09 AM - 11 answers

Should I switch to an iPhone or stay with Android? [more inside]
posted by tafetta, darling! at 7:23 PM - 26 answers

What are some nice gifts for runners? [more inside]
posted by winterportage at 11:01 AM - 20 answers

Hi all, I could use some help with a Mother’s Day gift. I’m looking for anything and everything you have given or are planning to give for this occasion. [more inside]
posted by dianeF at 8:35 AM - 12 answers

Pretty straightforward ask: is bikesdirect (dot) com legit and is it a viable option for me to purchase a bike? Would love the thoughts of experienced, invested bicyclists. [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 8:27 AM - 10 answers

I want to find one of these for sale, in the US: https://postimg.cc/wyR48cH4. I don't know what it's called. [more inside]
posted by concinnity at 8:03 AM - 5 answers

Do you have a yoto for your kid(s)? Tell me everything. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 10:34 AM - 14 answers

I live in Massachusetts. I am selling my car to a family member who lives outside of New England. The current plan is for them to come here, buy the car, and drive it to their home state. Googling seems to indicate that I need to take my tags off the car as soon as I sell it. So... how do they legally drive it home? Beyond a bill of sale and signing over the title, is there anything else I need? I'd appreciate someone walking me through this, as I've never sold anything of value before. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:11 PM - 9 answers

Superga used to make these shoes, the 2210, which were perfect little unadorned slip on shoes where the top of the shoe stopped a little past the wearer's toes, leaving the top of the foot uncovered. They don't make them anymore, can you help me find something close? [more inside]
posted by everybody had matching towels at 12:18 PM - 13 answers

I need a paper schedule with the following characteristics: 1) preferably undated (I only need it 2 days a week) 2) appointment slots in half-hour increments 3) 1 day per page (less essential) For some reason it seems really hard to find this. [more inside]
posted by The Elusive Architeuthis at 5:21 PM - 13 answers

Turns out my kid would *love* personalized pens for their birthday. Their birthday is Saturday. Tomorrow, Good Friday, is a holiday here. Is there a way I could make this happen?
posted by ManInSuit at 6:26 AM - 3 answers

Does anyone know where I can order one longer than that? [more inside]
posted by smashface at 5:05 PM - 4 answers

Between Covid, getting older, and getting fatter, my wardrobe is no longer sufficient and I need to go shopping for some decent capsule pieces. I want more brick and morter stores in New York that are like Madewell, Everlane, Sezane, COS, Uniqlo, Muji and carry plus sizes in the store (so many Uniqlos make you order anything over a 10 these days, killing me!). [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 1:59 PM - 17 answers

Is there an extremely user-friendly smart photo frame that can be controlled remotely by multiple people? [more inside]
posted by catesbie at 9:04 AM - 18 answers

Can anybody tell me the dimensions of the rectangularish box with the DRO and buttons of the iGaging 0-6" Absolute Origin IP54 Digital Caliper (100-700-06)? [more inside]
posted by unus sum at 4:24 PM - 2 answers

My spouse and I are planning to upgrade from a queen to a king bed soon, and therefore we will need to buy at least a couple sets of new sheets. I'd like to take this opportunity to buy some really nice sheets that we are actively excited to put on our awesome new bed, and that will hold up well over time. Please give me your best recommendations! [more inside]
posted by peperomia at 10:52 PM - 21 answers