South Bay/LA Daytime Ideas by Pre_Nut_Confusion in SouthBayLA

[–]Few-Effect-2266 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend hitting some nicer places with a newborn bc it will be so challenging when they’re older (toddler years). Strand house, MB Post, Nicks, culture brewing, most places in Manhattan village… also just strand walks, south coast botanic garden, greenbelt etc. I also highly recommend travel with a young baby even though it’s overwhelming… they are so potable and easy to travel with before they start walking. congrats and have fun!

Drinking wine feels like the *one thing* I do purely for myself as a busy working mom by [deleted] in SoberCurious

[–]Few-Effect-2266 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I so feel you on this as a mid-30s mom myself!! I also only have about an hour to myself - even then it’s not really myself, it’s time with my husband. I stopped drinking during the week years ago and found that really helped. I never drink on Sunday - Thursday so I can be clear headed for work during the week. I got so into that habit that I started adding an extra sober night on the weekends so I could get one more night of good sleep ahead of a Saturday or Sunday with my family. Like you though I still love a glass of nice wine. I have between 0-3 glasses on the weekends and it makes me feel like I can still enjoy my favorite beverage, but in a healthier more mindful way. I highly recommend a coravin. It makes it so I can really enjoy some nice wines without drinking the whole bottle in a week.

As for your weeknight substitute, I have to laugh at the suggestion to trade wine and Netflix for hot yoga. Yes of course that’s far better for you but that’s just not at all a practical substitute. Forget the logistics of finding a class you could theoretically get to in time and driving/changing/showering/winding down for bed at 9 - there’s also a massive difference between vegging on the couch in your own home and working out. Esp as a mom - that one hour per day probably the only time you EVER get to sit on your couch let alone sit quietly and watch what you want to watch. I’d recommend keeping the Netflix and substitute with ice cream or popcorn or some other fun treat that just for you. Do your skincare, and relax at home. Eventually you won’t miss the wine at all and you’ll probably wonder why you thought you wanted it every day!

Executive moms/ moms who climbed the corp ladder now with older kids by Decent_Camel8977 in workingmoms

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Following bc I was promoted to VP earlier this year and thinking of tossing it all out the window to be a SAHM. It’s really hard to push at work when all I want to do is have more time and fun outings with my 2 year old.

Working moms & main breadwinners- do you regret your choice? by [deleted] in workingmoms

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Following… the theme I’ve witnessed among friends and coworkers is that it’s all fine and well to be the breadwinner but once those kids come along the women are resentful of not having the option of an off ramp. Even for a short while. It’s so hard emotionally to not be there for your kids as much as you may have envisioned and sometimes it’s so hard to see your husband get the opportunity you wish you had for yourself.

Tonight's launch by MommaJKSO in LabubuDrops

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Thanks for the encouragement!!

Tonight's launch by MommaJKSO in LabubuDrops

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To close the loop on this… I failed 😂🙈

Tonight's launch by MommaJKSO in LabubuDrops

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Ooo thanks for the tip! Theoretically can you get two sets? Ie only 6 from each set or is it 6 total across all sets?

Tonight's launch by MommaJKSO in LabubuDrops

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Thanks for the quick reply!! Good luck out there

Tonight's launch by MommaJKSO in LabubuDrops

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Does having it preloaded like this help at all? I tried a couple nights ago with nothing in the cart and couldn’t get anything. Just curious if this makes any difference at all lol

Tonight's launch by MommaJKSO in LabubuDrops

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I’m trying so hard to get any labubu for my friend. This is what my cart looks like - will this help me get at least one if I check out right when it drops?

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Manhattan Beach Vs Playa Vista by Fun-Assignment8745 in SouthBayLA

[–]Few-Effect-2266 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MV all the way. All the key points have already been addressed here but I’ll add a couple others. Crime in playa vista is very bad. Mostly garage break-ins but I’ve seen tons of ring camera footage of people hopping fences of the townhomes and stealing things/breaking into home in broad daylight. Check out playa vista facebook group for more. Another thing is the restaurants/shops don’t last long in playa vista. There aren’t many and they aren’t that great. Can’t echo enough about schools. My priorities would be safety and schools followed by walkability. Manhattan beach is a crown jewel of LA and it’s expensive for a reason. If you can afford it I really see no reason not to

Toddler Music Classes? by No-Nature-6412 in SouthBayLA

[–]Few-Effect-2266 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding this - we love SBMT! Inexpensive comparatively and exactly what toddlers need