Posts by Daniel Smith8

Price depends on whether you opt for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly, or even soft versus rigid options. Talk it over with your doctor.
I used to wear those annual lenses—you know, the ones you clean weekly to strip protein buildup? If I recall correctly. They didn't last long enough for my liking, so I switched to monthlies. Honestly, I can't for the life of me remember the exact prices right now. I usually grab a pack of 12 for the left eye and 6 for the right (different prescriptions and astigmatism on the left), and since they've been lasting me quite a while, my memory of the cost has gone totally blank. I'll dig through my house to find an old receipt and let you know.
I buy them in a town near the border; I have a friend there who picks them up for me. It’s cheaper, though I don't know by how much because the specific price escapes me 😬
The lenses are Johnson & Johnson, and I'm happy with them. I used Bausch & Lomb before, but Johnson & Johnson works better for me.

Arthur Turner17 said:Please, I really want to switch to contacts!

What’s the actual process? Does it work like this—go to an eye doctor first? (Any recommendations?)

Thanks

There's a contact lens clinic in Brooklyn, run by Dr. Smith.

Just call and book an exam; they'll walk you through the rest. In short: they'll determine your prescription, suggest where to buy the lenses (you don't have to listen to them if you find a better deal elsewhere; I think they have a partnership with the Ann optical shop in Brooklyn, though I bought mine while traveling in Austria) and then there's the brief adjustment period. After a few days of putting them in, taking them out, and cleaning them, it just becomes routine. 😉

Dr. Smith is a genius in my eyes. Ask him anything... he's patient and knows his stuff. 👍

Donna Booth7 said:Hey... does anyone know if you can just walk into a bakery with a photo and a recipe and ask them to make it? I have exactly what I want, but I’m too embarrassed to even ask. Who knows... maybe they'll just be too lazy to deal with the pricing or whatever... though honestly, I think it's a win-win. I get the cake of my dreams and they get more money and a new item for their portfolio

Go taste a sweet secret at Magnolia Bakery.

placidjackal14 said:I'm also wondering how many pounds of dessert I should get for about 170 people... including enough to fill up those little favor boxes! Please help me out...😍
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When I was picking out treats for a friend at Sweet Secret—their stuff is top-tier—they told me to budget about 6 to 8 ounces per person for the venue. Then you just tack on whatever you need for the house or the party favors.
Seems like overkill to me. Usually, I'm the only one actually eating the sweets at these things 😁, but apparently, people insist that a plate looks more "elegant" when it’s piled high rather than half-empty..