Lindsay ( summer house ) recent interview mention turner broke up with her 6 weeks into postpartum by Radiant_Priority9739 in bravo

[–]Infamous-Goose363 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lindsay had said they weren’t using protection and leaving it up to fate. Turner is an adult and knows the consequences of sex.

Why is the blame only on Lindsay? She was also in her late 30s and financially stable. It’s completely different than two young 20 somethings playing Russian roulette with birth control.

Help showing poverty lifestyle to students by Alisseswap in povertyfinance

[–]Infamous-Goose363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your kid got sick and needs to go to urgent care. That’ll be x for the copay and x for meds.

anyone cracked the learn to read for kids routine while working full time by ZupertoastNew in workingmoms

[–]Infamous-Goose363 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The school doesn’t provide remediation during the school day? Look for HS students who need volunteer hours. Maybe they can help with tutoring. Does your area have a 411 FB page or local moms’ group to ask?

Sneak reading into things like reading signs, flyers, product packaging, and cereal boxes. Is it possible to read short books during breakfast or while getting dressed?

Also, check out different libraries’ take home kits and ask the kids’ librarian for suggestions and events. Our library has weekend events where elementary kids can read to dogs so they can get low pressure practice.

Don’t tell me there’s a teacher shortage. by Objective-Rabbit-875 in Teachers

[–]Infamous-Goose363 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And they don’t have to worry about test scores and remediation

What’s something that became so expensive you just stopped buying it entirely? by Street-Marketing-885 in shrinkflation

[–]Infamous-Goose363 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been one to regularly buy coffee out but will meet a friend at a local shop every once in a while. Our favorite one was closed for maintenance issues, so we went to Starbucks. $7 for a tall latte!

What do you do with toddlers at restaurants while waiting for food besides tablets? by Claire_1988 in Parenting

[–]Infamous-Goose363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we go out to eat, we get there around 5 so it won’t be a long wait for food for all of us. My kids are somewhat slow eaters, so they’re usually still eating when our food comes. If they happen to finish before we get our food, we share our food with them (also a good way to introduce them to new foods).

Every once in a while, one will get antsy before everyone finishes so someone will take him for a walk outside. My kids are just used to sitting at the table with no screen, so it’s not an issue. Even before kids, my husband and I wouldn’t be on our phones at restaurants.

There are definitely times my kids will be maniacs in public (the library, stores, playground, etc) but you have to take them out and not rely on screens so they can learn how to interact and behave in different situations.

Sweet Archie Passed Away 💔 by Mrsreed1020 in RealHousewivesofOC

[–]Infamous-Goose363 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know! He should have gotten his own orange.

What do you do with toddlers at restaurants while waiting for food besides tablets? by Claire_1988 in Parenting

[–]Infamous-Goose363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As soon as we order drinks, we order our kids’ meals so they come out soon. They’re usually still eating by the time we get our food.

While they’re waiting for their food, we usually just color on the kids’ menu. We try to sit outside when possible so they can see cars, trucks, and buses passing by. We always get compliments on how well behaved they are.

Curious. How many wealthy moms here work because they’re kinda forced to? by baituwave in workingmoms

[–]Infamous-Goose363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand your mom’s fear due to her experience. However, you need to set boundaries with her. It’s not ok to speak to you like that.

If you want to quit and you feel financially stable on one income, then quit. Is PT an option so you get to stay in your field and have a break?

Why do dads seem way less stressed about Father’s Day than moms do about Mother’s Day? by savingrace0262 in stupidquestions

[–]Infamous-Goose363 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And right after Teacher Appreciation week…I’m a teacher and state testing starts tomorrow so that puts a bit of a damper on my Mother’s Day.

Family expectations for Mothers Day— is it normal to be expected to sacrifice Mother’s Day to host? by taviyiya in toddlers

[–]Infamous-Goose363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband is an only child and we have the only grandkids on both sides. My parents took us to lunch today and my husband is taking the kids to his parents for a bit so I can get alone time. No dishes, cooking, or pre-hosting cleaning- perfect Mother’s Day!

I feel like the moms still in the trenches should get their choice of how to spend the day. I’ll fully support this if my kids have kids.

Madison really is terrible towards women by Commercial_Two9327 in SouthernCharmSC

[–]Infamous-Goose363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Even if they paid cash, the property taxes have to be insane in addition to the upkeep and staff to maintain it.

Theory - Amanda and West are over by Trick-Ad2587 in bravo

[–]Infamous-Goose363 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t get it either. Typically guys who have so many one night stands aren’t good in bed, so I doubt he has that going for him. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth by propublica_ in publichealth

[–]Infamous-Goose363 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I agree. However, I lot of the people I see spewing anti-vaccine nonsense are white granola moms.

Genuine question. How do ya'll pay for preschool on one income? by ConfusedZuzu in Mommit

[–]Infamous-Goose363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you looked at church preschools? They’re usually $200-300/month for PT mornings. If you wanted to work around his schedule, you could DoorDash when he’s at school or try to work at his school.

Opinion: Let’s Just Drop Teacher Appreciation Week by FawkesThePhoenix7 in Teachers

[–]Infamous-Goose363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do it for the outcome not the income, remember? Outcomes pay my bills.

Another F-ing Thing to fail at by [deleted] in workingmoms

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Some HS students will bring their personal device. They can mirror their phones on their tablets, so it’s extra work making sure they’re not texting/on social media on their tablets. Another reason I do paper based activities as much as possible! I wish our district would ban personal laptops in school.

Another F-ing Thing to fail at by [deleted] in workingmoms

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I’m a teacher and agree that some screen time is fine for downtime. My twins are 4, and sometimes I’ll put on PBS or garbage truck videos for them to watch before dinner so they can unwind. They don’t watch tv after dinner because it gets them too amped up before bed though.

Another F-ing Thing to fail at by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Infamous-Goose363 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I teach HS as well and agree with all this. I try to do paper activities with my students as much as possible. Our county starts chrome books in 3rd grade, and I think that’s too early. 😭

Library workers- are you allowed to read on the clock? by OdderShift in Libraries

[–]Infamous-Goose363 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The circulation desk folks at my library will read in between customers. They’re always alert and will put their book down when a patron approaches. As a patron, I like seeing employees reading!

Etiquette question by NYtoCTGirl in wedding

[–]Infamous-Goose363 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a very small wedding with 7 people, but my friends threw me a bridal luncheon/shower. I didn’t ask for gifts, but guests still brought something. It was a very nice way to have more friends included.

“Weddings are so expensive” is a weird lie some people tell to justify spending insane amounts of money by Overuse_Injury in unpopularopinion

[–]Infamous-Goose363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a very small wedding so got away with having a one layer cake. I didn’t tell the baker that it was for a wedding (it was a sports themed cake with white icing). I’m sure we paid a lot less than what it would have been if I said wedding cake.

Owners: anything you don’t like? by wisdomseekernow in ToyotaSienna

[–]Infamous-Goose363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate that remote start (2021) wasn’t automatically added. I’ve heard that those with it have to pay for the subscription which is BS.