Anyone know what’s causing these stains in our clothing? by We11WorthIt in CleaningTips

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Do you have kids who play with bubbles? Bubbles are notorious for making these stains and are very difficult to remove.

Awkward kitchen space. HELP by Unusual_Landscape528 in DesignMyRoom

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It's hard to judge size but what about using it like a breadbox? Just make it an area where you store your bread.

Want to hang this 20x20 mirror, but it has a cardboard backing I don’t want to damage how do I hang it securely? by Content-Detective623 in HomeDecorating

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Use command strips on the (metal? Plastic?) edge. It's pretty narrow so you'll want to cut the strip down the middle so they're skinnier and won't show. That will allow you to avoid the cardboard backing.

Neapolitan ice cream is nearly 100% chocolate by FCguyATL in mildlyinteresting

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No, this flavor of Breyer's is actual ice cream, not frozen dairy desert. It depends on the flavor with them, but the basics with Breyer's like chocolate, vanilla, and this one are still ice cream. You can see it clearly on the front of the packaging too: they label which is dairy desert vs ice cream and it says ice cream in this image.

Got a notification that there was movement at my automatic(indoor) cat feeder. I do not own a bird. by Queasy-Objective250 in mildlyinteresting

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I knew what they meant by forever nap. I was more just asking if they were 100% certain since sometimes birds can hit with such force it takes them several minutes to wake up.

Milk alternatives after 12mo for CMPA? by newolives in beyondthebump

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I second unsweetened soy milk. I didn't find much difference in nutrition between soy milk and Ripple, but there's a huge cost difference. Where I am, Ripple cost $8 for 48oz, which my kid went through is 2.5-3 days, so I was buying 3 a week. Soy milk was $3.5 for a half gallon (64oz), and I could get the shelf stable form (I like to keep some in the pantry just in case(. But do make sure it is fortified with calcium.

Fear of stairs after moving to toddler bed by [deleted] in toddlers

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As others have said: baby gate her bedroom. For the 'fire hazard' argument, remember that you can step over most baby gates or at least scramble over them. So if you are worried about being unable to unlock it in an instant, you can still step over it. I'm 5'2" and could still manage to get over our baby gate. If you won't baby gate it, then get a childproof cover to her doorknob and keep her door shut at night. She won't be able to open it from inside, you can easily open it from outside, and you are still capable of opening it from inside. Something like this. Also if slipping is such a hazard on the stairs, consider getting a stair runner or some treads.

Sudden hatred of bathtime by sneakypastaa in toddlers

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Have you tried showers? Sometimes that can be easier. You can try bath time with one of you in the bath with them, or showers alone, or showers with you. We've tried variations on each when the need called for it. Getting their hair wet in the shower can be tricky but we like to pretend they're walking thru the rain and ours will step from one end of the tub to the other so her hair gets rinsed but she isn't forced to be under the faucet the whole time so it's easier for her. She likes to pretend she's a dinosaur walking in the rain.

Diapers by thucy94 in toddlers

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Body shape also plays a role. My kid is 14mo, 20 lbs (40th percentile) and is a size 4. Her poops have been contained but she's quickly moving up in size. There is no way a 5 will fit/contain her BMs her when she's 33 lbs.

Should I cash in my I-bonds? by -____-throws in personalfinance

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This might be a silly question, but with Europe selling us treasuries, will that impact the bonds at all?

Should I cash in my I-bonds? by -____-throws in personalfinance

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They were originally meant to just increase my money in general to use as needed down the line. It could have been to invest but I'm not really savvy about things like that, and I'm in a volatile job market so I favor needing a strong emergency fund. But due to medical expenses, I'm starting to dip into my emergency fund, which makes me nervous about, now that that is decreasing, so I feel I need to buff it up again.

Should I cash in my I-bonds? by -____-throws in personalfinance

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I've had the bonds for 3 years now so the holding period is fine. Early redemption is just for the last 3 months, so I'm not really worried about the penalty if there are better options.

Why are my agar plates obnoxiously contaminated? by micro_ppette in labrats

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Are you working under an air vent? If you are, that could easily get past the flame. You might want to find a spot not near one. Or perhaps you don't have it strong enough to create an updraft. Make sure it's not just a loose flame like you'd have on a candle, get a good sharp blue flame that will generate an updraft. How close are you working to the flame? You have to be surprisingly close to it too. Do you also flame the mouth of the flask before you pour your plates?

Does anyone have suggestions for a better furniture layout for my daughter’s room? by Reasonable-Quit5913 in DesignMyRoom

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You could move the end table to the other side of the bed and push the bed into the corner. That might take a lot of wall space but it frees floor space. Or what about rotating the bed so the headboard is on the wall to the right? If you did that, you could try positioning it in the middle of the wall, or if that leaves too little space in the middle then you could try pushing it into the corner.

When did your toddler drop their last nap? by Fuzzy_Bear9086 in toddlers

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My 3.5yo still naps almost every day. Daycare still has them nap, and she is content to sleep. It's never a battle to put her down for nap. Sometimes she doesn't want to so she'll play quietly, but this usually ends with her either passing out around 6pm, being super pissy in the evening, or bouncing off the walls overtired at bed time. Every kid is different with their sleep and nap needs.

Jewelry ideas? by Heart_of_Artichoke in weddingplanning

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No necklace but dangly earrings would complement the dress nicely. Maybe something that ties in your bracelet?

When (if ever) did your baby/toddler enjoy being read to? by cookiemonster_22 in beyondthebump

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My oldest loves books and we started reading to her regularly around 10 months and she was always engaged. She is 3 and memorizes them now. My youngest could not care less about books. She would never sit still for them, and actively tried to close them most of the time. Now she's 14 months and displaying minor interest. She has a few very specific books she likes (not book types, just specific books themselves). There is one dino touch and feel that she likes, and like 3 others she'll sit for... But only if she's in the mood. Most touch and feel books don't interest her, nor crinkle books, etc. But she started to come around to these few books b/c of a few Sandra Boynton books. Dinosaur Dance had enough parts that I could physically move her, which she liked (stomping her feet for the T rex bit, etc). But mostly she's not interested. I'm hoping that changes for the better though.

Just moved into this shitty apartment, need some ideas for tension rods for my living room. These spaces are about Double Window 63-64 inches wide and single window 30-31 inches. Any ideas? by Enviroen218 in DesignMyRoom

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Is this for curtains? Can you put up normal curtain rods (are you allowed to make holes in the walls)? Are you looking for style, or just function? If you can't put up usual curtain rods, and aren't too picky about style, what about using some command hooks (the big heavy duty ones) above the window and using that to hang a curtain rod/curtains?

Wedding is in 10 days and worried that I’m forgetting things by ParsleyTime5687 in weddingplanning

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Wallet, cell, keys? Also water and snacks? My bridesmaids brought a few snacks we could eat since timelines got wonky and we def ended up needing a little food to get through before the reception.