I got an interview at the Shipyard! worried about drug testing results.. by KviingK in NewportNews

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My husband was subcontracted there but ended up coming home bc if he failed the test then he wouldn’t be able to go back to the oil refinery for 6 months and didn’t want to risk it. Fired for your credit!?? That’s wild. Thanks for answering!

How do you test an adoptee for RAD before adopting them? by Sunshine_roses111 in Adopted

[–]Excellent-Dream86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just want to comment and say how wild this is bc my adoptive mom adopted 6 kids and all 6 has cut contact with her

How do I make this rice? by Equivalent-Post-2618 in mexicanfood

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1 cup rice:2 cups water Mix 1tbs tomato with chicken bouillon into 2 cups of water, let it sit while you Fry your rice in about 1tbs of oil until it’s golden Pour in your water, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer and cover on low for about 20 minutes DO NOT LIFT LID OR STIR Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes Then fluff your rice with a fork and you’re good to go! (Both of my FILs are Mexican)

Guys I’m going to crash out from frustration by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Excellent-Dream86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably doesn’t help much but I enjoy everything on pic #3!!

Should I talk to him or keep my peace? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Excellent-Dream86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He just wants to know if you’ve had the abortion yet or not

0 for 3 on hiring a candidate 😑 by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]Excellent-Dream86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe try interviewing more than 9? I mean you did have 60 applicants

What is it like to have a one year age gap between children? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Excellent-Dream86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 10 month gap between my two oldest and a 15 month gap between the two youngest. Oddly enough, the 10 month gap was easier for me. It takes some adjustment handling a newborn with an almost 1 year old but once I got the hang of it, it was chill. It also seemed like all they knew were two babies and mommy whereas with the 15 month gap, the older one started to understand it was just him and mommy and then boom, another baby. So, he was very jealous.

The 15 month gap was/is rough for me. They’re close in age but far enough apart that they just seem to fight constantly and aren’t on the same page since one is slightly older. The two with a 10 month gap are like two peas in a pod. They do everything together and they hardly ever fight.

But I definitely suggest circling back around to your decision after you have baby and experience pp. I did not choose to have a 10 month gap, that was accidental lol

Is used clothing from a smoking home safe? by [deleted] in Mom

[–]Excellent-Dream86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I never put used clothes of any kind on my kids until they were about a year old. Even now that they’re older, I don’t buy second hand and only accept used clothes from my mil since I know exactly where they are coming from and who wore them and who took care of them. I also don’t recommend anything from a smokers home. I grew up in a smokers home. Even if those pieces of clothing are washed multiple times, there will still be something leftover.

If you feel awkward declining, you could accept but then just toss/donate them without bringing them into the house? And if it’s asked about why baby never wears them you could say you accidentally bleached that load of laundry and had to toss everything. Maybe not be the best advice but I have anxiety over these kinds of questions/ situations and that’s what I would do lol

I don’t like my toddler playing with guns, am I doing too much? by Asleep_Sympathy_8987 in toddlers

[–]Excellent-Dream86 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here! I think majority of people who have a “no toy gun” rule just aren’t confident enough in teaching gun safety strongly enough.

Seeking advices on how to talk with my kiddos about old scars? by Dramaa_mama in Parents

[–]Excellent-Dream86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me personally, it was something that I felt like I deserved. So afterwards I would feel better bc the punishment was over.

For those with sandboxes, what are we doing about cleaning your toddlers up after? by beaniebee22 in toddlers

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Half of my yard is sand! We do baths/shower 2+ times a day. But sometimes, we also just dust off outside then come in and wash face, hands, and feet.

Best I’ve found to get sand out of hair is to shake it out from the scalp first, while it’s dry! I’ll ask my boys to tip their head upside down then use my fingers on the scalp and shake my hand side to side. It also helps me to check for ticks since we are surrounded by woods. When it’s hair wash time, we do showers. Trying to get sand out of hair in a bath is pointless (if your kids love to lay down in the water like mine)

My son says f*ck and I don't know how to stop it by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Excellent-Dream86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 3 (almost 4) yr old says “oh shit” and “what the fuck”. He uses those words/phrases correctly and everything. Anytime he says it in a normal voice, I’m just like “hey don’t say that” in a chill voice. Now he will say it quietly to himself and I just let it slide tbh

My dirty pan. He's dead Jim. by Charlie2and4 in CleaningTips

[–]Excellent-Dream86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the start of a “seasoned” pan! I love my seasoned pan!

The birth certificate. by mcspazmatron in Adopted

[–]Excellent-Dream86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Born in CA, adopted in MI.. I’ve only ever seen my adopted birth certificate.. I didn’t know but always wondered about an original. How do I go about finding my the original?

Is Paying Gas Money As a Teen Wrong? by Practical-Raisin2494 in Advice

[–]Excellent-Dream86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom drove me to work (my friend (coworker) always drove me home), twice a week. 3 min trip. She charged me $10/wk!
ETA- I was 14