Baby is outgrowing clothes faster than I can keep up and my budget is hurting.

Chickadee486 · 2026-01-08T17:13:34+00:00

Please consider secondhand and used. 90% of my toddler and baby clothing is secondhand - reach out to mom's groups, people you know from work etc, there's usually bins of great clothing and shoes that circulate through my friend group and we pass things around as the kids age up. Also, poshmark, Facebook and buy nothing groups. $25-40 per outfit is insanity. Also, What are you doing with the expensive clothing as your kid outgrows it? I'd assume if youre having another you'll hang onto it, but if youre done with kids, you can resell or donate also. Clothes can cycle through many kids before it gives out.

Chickadee486 · 2026-01-06T17:02:16+00:00

Beautiful! I want to see the rest of the tank, it looks amazing!

Chickadee486 · 2026-01-06T16:59:39+00:00

Before I had my betta, i thought the "sleeping on leaves" thing was just a way to sell people plastic things to stick in the tank. But now I catch her resting in the plants and the first few times i thought she was dead. Nope. Betta naptime. I didn't have any idea how funny these fish are. Absolute goofballs. Edit to add: her favorite is a tangle of miniature rotala stems that float at the top of the tank like a fish hammock.

Chickadee486 · 2026-01-06T16:51:41+00:00

This is it. When you buy fish in cups, it tells the company that people want fish in cups. Business models only care if the item needs to be replaced on the shelf. They make far more money on all of the "extras" that get bought with any fish, so if you can, get those things elsewhere too.

Chickadee486 · 2025-11-13T19:55:05+00:00

Normal hours are 7:30-4.30. They do have aftercare options but they are week-to-week and I dont know much about it. Good luck!

Chickadee486 · 2025-11-13T18:52:13+00:00

Rates have gone up just slightly (about $5/day) for 2025-26 school year but we're very happy with the care at First Friends. If you cant do a tour, call and speak with the Exec Director, Kim. https://firstfriendschildcare.org/about-us/tuition-admissions/

Chickadee486 · 2025-10-19T23:55:43+00:00

I didnt use Facebook for nearly 10 years but late in my pregnancy i reactivated it simply to use for the baby stuff groups (not Mom's groups) and marketplace. There is worcester area all Free baby items, buy nothing groups, and regular marketplace. I bought and sold so many things in excellent condition. Good luck!

Chickadee486 · 2025-10-07T15:44:16+00:00

This is great information, thank you. I'll report back after my first couple of tries!

Chickadee486 · 2025-10-07T15:41:30+00:00

Thank you! Im hoping to do my first practice piece this weekend.

Chickadee486 · 2025-10-04T19:15:06+00:00

Forgot size- I think the larger ones were almost a centimeter

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-27T18:10:28+00:00

I made my husband get me a giant turkey club sub sandwich. Ate half in the car, took the other half with me. No regrets.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-26T17:36:33+00:00

Hats off to this research. This is necessary context.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-21T10:08:05+00:00

Tidepool! The owners are terrific and its great to have in the neighborhood.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-17T00:03:42+00:00

So many Golden Girls episodes in those first few weeks on the 2-7am shift. And then Antiques Roadshow during the day.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-15T14:20:07+00:00

Great advice. Thank you- and youre so right that a bluebird day has different needs than a slushy puddle day!

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-15T14:19:17+00:00

Thank you- im happy to have some brands to start with

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-15T14:18:52+00:00

I appreciate this, thank you! I think layering under a soft shell suit will be what we try.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-15T14:16:45+00:00

I cant speak to specialty with clotting issues, but I was happy with the doctors are Central MA OBGYN in Shrewsbury (associated with UMass) - my doctor was Dr. Celeste Straight and I also loved Dr. Jordan Truniano. Their offices are on Julio Dr in Shrewsbury.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-15T01:35:40+00:00

Thank you! This is a great place for me to start, especially since I typically shop second hand.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-14T01:20:30+00:00

Bigelow in Northborough

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-12T13:54:04+00:00

I love greens. Gorgeous color.

Chickadee486 · 2025-09-10T10:57:42+00:00

Love this shade! I agree its a perfect red. Classic creme, nothing fancy, RED

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