Tips That Can Save Your Kid’s Life.

THIS IS IMPORTANT 

When I was a child, from the time I was about four and could understand things, my mom told me and my brother that we should have a secret word. That way, if we were ever in trouble or felt unsafe and we didn’t want the people around us to know we needed her to come get us, we could let her know. So she let us pick the word and my brother and I chose the phrase “peanut butter cups.” (I’m happy to share the phrase now since both my brother and I are adults now). 

I used the phrase twice in my life. Once, I was at a friends house when I eight years old. Her dad got really drunk and was throwing things against the wall. I was really scared and I didn’t want to draw attention to myself on the phone when I called my mom to come get me because I didn’t know if he would get more violent if I asked her to come get me. So I called her and was calm and after a couple minutes I asked “Hey mommy, did you get me those peanut butter cups from the store?” And she said “I’ll be right there.” And she came and got me within minutes. 

Second, I was a teenager spending the night at a friends house. Her brother and dad were drinking and they started talking about things that made me uncomfortable - ie: what they liked to do to women. My friend didn’t seem perturbed and said that was normal for them and that I shouldn’t worry. But I was worried because they were really drunk and I was 15 and the only ‘woman’ around that wasn’t related to them. I went in my friends room, told her I needed to call my mom and say goodnight. Before I hung up with her I asked “Next time we go to the store, can we get some peanut butters cups? I’ve been craving them.” And she came and got me, just like that. 

Two incidents, one as a young child, one years later as a teen. Don’t discredit this stuff, it fucking works. My brother used it a few times too. Let your child pick the word and no never, ever, ever, ever get mad at them for using it no matter what it is. 

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They wasted NO time. #twitterhasnochill

Wow @lmsig

I’m white..

I’m fuckin Scottish then

What is this

I was bout to be like when niggas start doing this? then I saw the comments

Guess I hail from motherfuckin mother Russia lol

I’ve never felt so Anglo Saxon in my life

^^^ I am Dutch

I’m Irish.

I’m definitely pure white french…

im white passing

Dark White AF

im from new hampshire

I yelled at a police officer yesterday and he apologized.

I applied for a job and got hired easily

My name is Cody Hunter Ashton Connor O'Brian III.

Im a republican

I believe George Bush was the best president in history.

✨I’m Asian as the fuck

the fucking comments

😂😂 Been down under my whole life!

I’m this white.

I’m Mitt Romney and Donald Trump avoiding taxes in a snow storm.

^^^^

I’m asking a cop for his badge number as we speak.

These comments tho😂😂

If this is black, I hail from the caucus mountains

Whiter than sour cream

I’m whiter than snow and white out

✨this Shit till funny

no.. no no no non no.

Cuz I’’ white yall and im white yall and whickedy whick and im white yall

Ew. 😷

Hell everyone badder than she is

SANDY CHEEKS.

SANDY CHEEKS 😂😂😂😂 a damn squirrel 😭😭

Squirrels cute af!

I stopped at Sandy lmao

DW

^^^foolish

Lois fucking Griffin😭

it’s the only reasonable explanation

im a cheater

A. Fuck you B. I am impressed. C. FUCK. YOU.

Honey if you're reading this, you're going to be a successful black woman

Reblogging for my black women followers

This for y'all

thank youu

Be encouraged👸🏽

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Yass, Thank you🙌

So I was drunk on snapchat last night crying

LMAO

One gotta go.

YAMS

You lost your mind

i gotta say yams

black eye peas

why does this sound like The Fairly Oddparents theme song

mac and cheese green bean giant snake birthday cake large fries chocolate shake

……black eyed peas gotta go

@808s-and-d1sco-face

at least we agree on something

true true lmao

black eyed peas fa sho

Lmfaoooo 😭😂😂 y'all are crazy

I gotta feeling black eyed peas gotta go

…the yams, fuck y'all getting rid of black eyed peas for???

LOL love this

Never not reblog supportive rainbow dad and confused lesbian daughter.

Me as a parent with either my son or daughter lmao

Weapons of mass destruction

This is so sad

Never forget

Never forget…

It’s sad, how in .5 seconds any PoC recognizes these items.

Tears are literally prickling my eyes. This still hurts

!!BREAKING NEWS!!

38-year-old  Lenin John Torres-Sepulveda of Atlanta, Georgia was found hanging in a tree. The body was found on May 20 around 8 p.m. 

Of course the investigators have ruled the death as a suicide. OF COURSE.

However, have you heard about a Black guy from Mississipi who was found hanging from a tree from the 15 feet height in March 2015? What about May 2015? Another Black body on the tree was found in the rural part of Georgia. August 2015, 17-year-old Lennon Lacy was hung on a children’s swing in North Carolina.

All these men were pronounced as self-murderers. According to the stats, the highest U.S. suicide rate was among Whites and the lowest - among Blacks.

It’s a goddamn well-known fact that Black people hanging from trees are not associated with suicide, our history is rich with such examples.

This stories had NO MEDIA COVERAGE.

#BLM

Do you still believe that THIS doesn’t happen in 2016?

MISSING ALERT!

The best thing you can do is share this post. ‪#‎BAMBNF‬ ‪#‎Blackandmissing‬ Adira Venable, missing since Thursday April 7, 2016, ‪#‎Fairfax‬, ‪#‎Virginia‬. She has black hair, brown eyes. She is 5,5", 120 lbs. She was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt and light grey sweatpants.

https://www.facebook.com/blackandmissing/?pnref=story

Congarats to these Black queens!

#BlackExcellence

Public service announcement: Please don’t support Urban Outfitters, not only do they constantly cause controversy with racism,and glorifying mental illness, but they’re ridiculously overpriced. I know you like their stuff but there are ((more affordable)) alternatives.  I get all my stuff at ameliastardust and it’s all great quality and not only is she not problematic but she’s a fellow tumblr user, so please just save your money and support actual good small stores like this.   

i just find it funny that they sell the same exact things but urban outfitters hikes up their products ¾ths the price

omg yes finally someone posts an alternative to urban outfitters instead of just bashing them, does anyone remember when they made a  Faux Blood-Stained Kent State Sweatshirt after the shooting??

oh my god this is actually insane??  I can’t believe they’re charging 8 dollars for a PLASTIC CHOKER. JFC. Also you guys can use the code TUMBLR for 15% off your order at AmeliaStardust.nyc, plus I throw in a free gift to make ya extra happy!

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bill gates, a real life hero

“mr gates how do you expect the world to deal with the rampant disease-carrying mosquito issue” “idfk shoot lasers at it”

my parents aren’t teaching me life lessons.

#i need some adults to TEACH ME SHIT ABOUT LIFE

I’m an adult.

Some shit about life, from a bonafide adult:

Do not buy generic brand spaghetti sauce either.

Always check the type of light bulb that goes in lamps. A 60w is not interchangeable with a 40w.

Dollar store batteries work just as well as store brand.

~~Medications~~

Over the counter medications (stuff you can buy right off the shelf no prescription needed) have a name brand and a generic name. ALWAYS buy generic if it’s available it is literally the same thing and way cheaper usually.

Some names to remember when you’re looking for meds!

Acetaminophen = Tylenol

Used to treat pain and reduce fever. Do not take with Ibuprofen.

Ibuprofen = Advil, Midol, Motrin

Used for pain and fever, is an anti-inflammtory. Is good for period cramps because it is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Naproxen = Aleve, Naprosyn

Treats fever, pain, arthritis pain, gout, period cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Is also an NSAID.

Acetaminophen + Asprin + Caffeine = Excedrin

Usually marketed as “Migraine Relief” as a generic.

Asprin = Bayer

Use for pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation. Makes you bleed easily so should not be used for periods. Might reduce risk of heart attacks.\

Triple Antibiotic Ointment = Neosporin

Used on cuts, sores, and scrapes to reduce risk of infection and promote healing.

Also a general mutli-vitamin isn’t a bad idea and if you don’t get a lot of fruits or milk/sunshine in your diet you might want to get vitamins C and D specifically for daily use.

if you do accidentally lapse and put dawn in your dishwasher, run it empty and put hair conditioner where the detergent goes. that’ll clean it out (tip given to me by dorm custodian when roommate did the thing).

if you live off ramen, add stuff to it! add veggies you like, don’t use the whole flavor packet to cut down on sodium and msg or don’t use it at all and add your own spices.

if you’re making something with potatoes in it (beans, stew) potatoes are done when you can easily stab a fork through them.

you can microwave a hotdog as long as you put it in a microwave safe container of water. microwaves work by making water molecules vibrate. also, when reheating rice leftovers, add a small amount of water, like maybe a spoonfull, so it doesn’t get hard and crunchy.

the rice cooking advice above is for long grain rice. if you’re making short or medium grain rice, a 1:1 ratio (one cup water for one cup rice) is better, so the rice doesn’t come out too mushy.

buy a few cans of chicken. wholesale club stores like sam’s, costco, or bj’s tend to carry multipacks for a good price. they’re incredibly useful for when you forget to defrost meat.

buy meat on sale and put it in the freezer. buy vegetables on sale, and put them in the freezer. frozen veggies are often as flavorful and good as fresh ones, keep longer, and often come in microwaveable bags or with microwave directions.

soak ink stains in milk to help get them out or at least lighten them.

soak blood stains in water as soon as possible, with a bit of detergent or stain remover. scrub at them. use cold water, heat binds proteins to fabric. tbh, there’s no real need to change the washer from cold-cold setting unless the thing you’re washing says to wash in warm water.

acetone, found in most nail polish removers, dissolves super glue.

YOU’RE ALL DOING GOD’S WORK BLESS YOU

Takes pictures, have prints made and put them in photo albums. Be IN the pictures, have someone take pictures of you and your friends. Get over not looking perfect in thw picture. Someday that friend might be gone and those pictures might be all you’ll have, you will want to be in them. I made that mistake with my best friend, i always felt weird asking for a picture together… he died of cancer January of 2014 and now i have no pictures of us together. Its my only regret in life.

This is really helpful, thank you all!

I’m the newest of new adults but I’m gonna throw these little tips in there. IF YOU HAVE AN OLD CAR: 

-coolant or water if your car overheats (coolant is preferable cause it won’t hurt the engine in the long run but hey i know money is tight) 

-flashlight in case you break down at night and need to check under the hood and your phone is dead

-SPARE TIRE. 

-jumper cables.you will at some point leave your lights on. you just will. 

AAA or any other road side service is never a bad investment i swear. (try to mooch it off your parents as long as you can though) 

Know how to change a tire. You’re going to need to do it at some point in time and you can’t always rely on someone else to do it for you.

Don’t be afraid to go to your local food bank. They are there for a reason.

Don’t be ashamed to ask for help period. Life is hard, everyone needs help occasionally.

You can put a LOWER wattage bulb in a lamp that says it’s for a higher one, but don’t put a HIGHER wattage bulb in. Also, watts refer to the amount of electricity used. LUMENS refers to the amount of light put out, and can vary quite a bit between brands, even though the wattage is the same. Look for the one with the highest lumens unless you actually want a slightly dimmer bulb in a certain location. Those dollar store batteries? Fine if they’re alkaline. “Heavy-duty” batteries, however, won’t last nearly as long. You can microwave a hot dog and bun simply by wrapping them in a toweling for a minute, less if you don’t want them scalding hot.

Reblogging to save lives.

Two adulting (kitchen-related) tips from me!

1. Buy a roll of parchment paper from the cooking shit aisle. A big roll will last you for-fucking-ever. Pretty much any time you’re using a baking pan you can line it with that stuff and save yourself A: food sticking to the pan and B: it’s a quick rinse and it’s clean.

2. Bread can get fucking expensive, so make your own. A bigass bag of flour and a bag of active dry yeast (store it in the friiiiidge!!!) works out a FUCK of a lot cheaper than buying bread at the store, and you can do so much more with it. Bread, pizza, rolls, cinnibuns, homemade pizza pockets. It seems intimidating but it’s stupid easy.

Seriously. It’s stupid simple to make, and most of the “3 hours” to make it is sitting around surfing the internet or doing whatever the fuck you want while the dough rises. If you have an afternoon free once a week to sit and play video games or surf the net, you have the time to make your own bread on the cheap. Here’s my simple-as-fuck recipe:

Boom. You have bread dough. Here are some baking times and uses for ya:

You can add whatever you want to the dough for some variety, just if it’s dried spices remember you really only need 1-ish tablespoons. I personally like making bread with about 1 tablespoon of dill in the dough. Roll it out flat, sprinkle it with cheddar, roll it into a log, squeeze the ends shut, and bake it like a regular loaf of bread. Cheesy dill bread OMNOMNOM.

*ahem* That got a bit long. But yeah. Bread’s expensive, yo. Save your wallet.

(Also it’s ridiculous amounts of therapeutic to bake, for me anyway)

about the medicine: know the difference between ibuprofen and paracetamol!! paracetamol is a painkiller and is probably the way to go if you have a headache or period pain since it’s easier on the stomach, while ibuprofen is anti inflammatory! that means it will work well as a painkiller, but it’s also good for common colds - just take it two times a day (make sure to check the dosage with a pharmacologist or read the instructions that come with the medicine tho) for up to three days to lower your temperature (if it lasts longer than that pls go see a doctor) another tip: always have a few painkiller pills on you they will save your life and last thing: take the medical advice on tumblr with a grain of salt most of us aren’t specialists so please double and triple check all the info