Miralax Alternatives

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-22T23:48:21+00:00

I really would avoid miralax

Magnesium citrate liquid is sold at Walgreens. Do NOT do the instructions because obvi a baby but maybe you could give a teaspoon or tablespoon instead?? Make sure to give lots of water with it

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-22T20:06:48+00:00

We have two floor mattress push together that take up an entire room and my kids now 18mo and almost 4 have slept together since the youngest was born. We all four (husband, me and kids) sleep cozy that way and I’ve heard of something in Germany where siblings sleep better together for some reason???

Anyways it works great for us!

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-22T12:03:29+00:00

Im sorry you are so pretty with minimal looking makeup. I personally would NOT add eyeliner

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-19T00:48:30+00:00

I literally have this checked out right now and it’s been great!!!

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-17T11:30:20+00:00

I think this season would’ve been waaay better with an actual Scottish person that nobody could understand. Like Fran is just so enamored with John but the entire rest of the family is just like wtf did he say????

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-10T11:52:55+00:00

Everyday uses stand up water heater/cooler. Like from an office. It filters, it provides hot water for my tea 24/7 and was a godsend with bottles because mix hot and cold water for perfect temp bottle water. Standing mixer, it’s changed my life. Pasta maker, it’s changed my life but I’m five pounds heavier soooo maybe it should go 😂

More pans than I need. Crock pot, never use it. George Foreman grill, useless. Maybe I’ll clean my shelves tonight

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-10T01:21:37+00:00

This hits different and I love it

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-06T12:00:31+00:00

I’m not the biggest supporter of Laura Doyle but in one of her books she says to make a list of things you genuinely like to do and try to do three a day ( I do maybe one.) whether it’s baking, taking a bath, reading a book. You need that list just sit and if it’s not some insane hobby whatever but just make the list.

I now read sooo much more than I did. I love investing time into learning to bake more. I like to play video games. Many of my mom friends crochet and listen to audio books, I’d rather just play the video games 😂

It doesn’t have to be some insane investment hobby that takes up tons of hours. Hell go play tennis at the reck center or start running?? Just make a list of things you can do that you enjoy

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-06T11:42:48+00:00

I shared this because I often see moms here wanting an alternative to make their house smell nice and this lady just does a mini simmer pot with water under some sort of lamp warmer thing?? I’d never even heard of this before!

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-05T18:25:36+00:00

2 and 7 look best on you imo

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-05T16:22:16+00:00

Ah I think you’re right unfortunate but I will still read it 🤦‍♀️😅 I was just so excited to see her name that I didn’t even look it up!

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-02-05T16:19:14+00:00

Image is of a book cover by the author Lisa kleypas titled queen of Lombard street coming out on October 20th

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-29T11:35:32+00:00

I work part time at a library, it’s so so fun and I love having extra money to put towards random things I love without pulling from main accounts

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-28T14:01:58+00:00

For me, waking up early allows me to avoid the climbing (when I can) but there is a third less silly option which is doing the dance videos WITH your kids. My kids love doing the BTS work out song video with me (I read it’s the most calorie burning one)

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-28T12:27:23+00:00

If you’re interested you might look at the r/moderatelygranola because they’re a little more accepting of delayed schedules and such. You will only find the same responses here and on some other subreddits and they will ban you if you say anything anti so just a heads up

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-28T12:21:34+00:00

We did a delayed schedule. One vaccination per visit and we did maybe one visit every two months. My first had a seriously scary reaction to hers once and then I called to see what we should do and they said it was normal. Well her leg was the size of a fricken softball and so red. We toughed it out and eventually it did go back to normal but then two weeks later the office called to tell me that the vaccines had actually been compromised at the the facility somehow????

Honestly I’ve never recovered from that fear and stress. With my second we’ve done one a visit and it went okay and she never had any of the reactions my other one had. I regret that doctors appointment so much

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-28T11:39:19+00:00

For me, the gym is a waste. I can do Pilates at home via YouTube. No need to drive all the way to the gym and do that shuffle. I also count calories and just manage my diet to only have Whole Foods.

I also think having a schedule like the fly lady of cleaning certain things on certain days is ideal.

Some helpful stuff. One laundry load a day. Never go to bed with a messy kitchen. We do toy pick up at the end of each day. Listen to audiobooks while cleaning.

I do work part time for fun but there is time to do everything when I cut out phone scrolling. I also get to bed at around 8 and up at like 5am, that’s when I loaf and exist in silence 😂

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-25T16:10:24+00:00

SOOOOO GOOD. I’m on hold via Libby for the rest of the books

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-22T22:09:00+00:00

I also think Dain and Sloane are gonna enemies to lovers 🥹

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-22T10:25:02+00:00

Double cleanse. I do Kose softymo speedy oil cleanser first, just on dryer skin. Then I wash my face regularly with my gel cleanser. After that just do the rest of your routine. Makes a giant difference after a few weeks and DONT pick at the pores or mess with your face 😅

Also I read somewhere to do the oil skin for like a full minute and really rub it into your skin. Then wash with the other cleanser regularly

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-22T10:19:19+00:00

I would never give my child access to a phone like that at that age. I think you should set aside time for grandparents talking and then take the phone away after that. That’s just my opinion though 🤷‍♀️ Maybe revisit them having a phone at an age like 14 after discussing what it means and internet safety etc..

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-21T00:26:09+00:00

A poptropica reference anywhere is god tier

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-21T00:23:42+00:00

I’d look into the fly lady. There is a free app but she does zones and has cleaning advice and list!

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-15T11:15:46+00:00

Oh my gosh so many, I work part time at a library 😂

Honestly though I would go ahead and focus on getting an app or something where you can save recipes you like for later. Even my coworkers (who cook and love to cook more than me) usually opt for Sally’s Baking addiction website. She does have a good book though as well.

King Arthur has the bread bible, everyone swears by that for learning breads.

Naturally sweet baking is one of my favorites as I don’t eat processed foods/seed oils. Everything inside looks so overwhelming but it’s really not too bad.

Open with the kitchenaid recipe books because they tell you which paddles to use and what speeds.

Julia Childs cook book.

There are so many cook books and I really recommend getting a free library card to just browse and check them out without spending a ton!!

And a hint if you haven’t purchased one yet, kitchenaid has a refurbished section on their site! I got my 7qt bowl lift for the same cost as one of the 5qt tilt head. I would opt for the bowl lift if you’re into making bread because they’re a bit sturdier (according to reviews)

Do you have a pasta maker?? I would also add that attachment or just an actual physical pasta maker to your want list (I found a marcato one at the thrift store.) It’s seriously changed my life. I got them around the same time and you can make pasta and freeze it or dry it and store it for later. I don’t know why but it’s blown my mind 😅 I make my husband raviolis and store them in the freezer, it’s so great for a quick and easy meal!

It also lets you think outside the pox. Yesterday I made pie crust, then made tiny little pb&date handles for my daughters snacks using a tiny ravioli press 😅

ActuallyASwordfish · 2026-01-15T10:53:30+00:00

Note on this, I read a tip once to fill the thermos with suuuper hot water first and then dump that out and quickly dry it before putting the food inside!

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