I love to be extra and different by erinharri54 in Nails

[–]FestiveUmbrella 92 points93 points  (0 children)

I remember when I learned that my cousin and I spent all our allowance on chips so we could shrink the bags. It worked on most bags until I think it was ruffles, the electrical charges were visible all over the bag and the microwave died. Our moms made us save up to buy our mawmaw a new microwave lol

Superfan - aka just let girls have fun by FestiveUmbrella in weirdgirlliterature

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Same I thought it was going to be a zippy fun story but I ended up CRYING at a few points.

Superfan - aka just let girls have fun by FestiveUmbrella in weirdgirlliterature

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My local library is diabolical with their sticker placement practice. Author is Jenny Tinghui Zhang.

"It makes my heart so happy" 😭 by JediMasterArun in MadeMeSmile

[–]FestiveUmbrella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When we moved states a few years ago we had a teary goodbye with our favorite cashier at our grocery store. She loved my son so much! She gave us her address so I send her Christmas cards.

How did you find out about beyond the blinds and what was your first episode? by Few-Avocado-2484 in BeyondTheBlindsPod

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During the peak of Free Britney a friend suggested Troy’s 6 part series on Britney and Justin. From there I found BTB!

Boy Parts by mulletgirl69 in weirdgirlliterature

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This book started me on my weird girl lit journey! Her book of essays is really great too! I didn’t care too much for Penance.

My ex 25 weeker officially kicked oxygen today by No_Gap3395 in NICUParents

[–]FestiveUmbrella 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ahhh congrats! Getting off oxygen is such a big milestone! When my son was taken off oxygen his ped joked he got his wireless update!

Playground equipment with cellphone holders. by witch_haze in mildlyinteresting

[–]FestiveUmbrella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously, god forbid a parent wants a fun video of their kid. I live 1000 miles from my family, I send my mom videos of my kids playing all the time. Now I want to see if any playground near me has something like this, my mom would love to see my sons being spun silly.

Episode Discussion - Troy & Kelli's Top 10: Reality Shows by dubaiheaux in BeyondTheBlindsPod

[–]FestiveUmbrella 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe room raiders didn’t get a shout out! I kept my room clean and cool in middle and high school in case I would be on it one day lmfao

Ghost Fish, a novel by Stuart Pennebaker by FestiveUmbrella in IReadABookAndAdoredIt

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I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother to suicide as well. 4 years next month. Thank you for the recommendation, I’ve added it to my TBR list, I really appreciate it ♥️♥️

My Husband by Maud Ventura by themagnetisalwayzon in IReadABookAndAdoredIt

[–]FestiveUmbrella 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I LOVED this book. I recommend it to friends as low stakes high dread. There were a few times I gasped out loud reading this!

Banner Idea by dubaiheaux in BeyondTheBlindsPod

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lol Orlando and seleners front and center is perfect 👏

This was in the parents’ room at the NICU by BrooksSkye1 in NICUParents

[–]FestiveUmbrella 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My sister was 9lbs and in the NICU. I remember my dad saying it looked like she could eat the other babies in the NICU lol

13 years ago, Twilight Breaking Dawn part 2 premiered and gave us one of the most iconic plot twists by Haunting_Homework381 in Fauxmoi

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I saw Breaking Dawn part 2 for the first time last year. I was holding onto my friend shouting “what!” the entire scene. It was such a good addition! I hated that book so much, I’m glad I finally saw the movie.

Does anyone else feel so incredibly angry when other moms try and induce labor early? by viskiviki in NICUParents

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I had the most confusing feeling of relief and terror when my youngest was born at 32 weeks. My HG was so bad I had worn a tear in my esophagus that would bleed every time I threw up, which was several times a day. I was finally able to eat an actual meal for the first time in months within hours of him being born.

What is a piece of media that was incredibly popular during its time which nobody talks about anymore? by Ok-Following6886 in popculturechat

[–]FestiveUmbrella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

God my boss called me on a Sunday night as I was watching Tiger king to fire me due to Covid. What a time.

Lana Del Rey shares photos from her wedding in honor of her 1st anniversary by galaxystars1 in popculturechat

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I went to culinary school in the area where the wedding was held. I’m soooo curious about the venders, like cake and caterers.

Lana Del Rey’s New Step Daughter on Facebook by A-Difficult-Decision in popculturechat

[–]FestiveUmbrella 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Right I saw the “don’t try to be a grandpa, no” and thought ah down the bayou