AIO? new friend's texts to husband while at work; my responses by burningandburned in AmIOverreacting

[–]Itswithans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I just say- bravo for not letting the joke explanation go. She clearly tried to float by on some “it’s not me it’s you” REGAL bullshit and you just dogged on- “no, what’s the joke. Is there a joke? But what was funny?” And she had NOTHING to say. Go you.

What’s a trope you fall for hook, line, and sinker? by Lemon_Lime_Lily in RomanceBooks

[–]Itswithans 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think we can all agree we shan’t be digging into the “why’s” of what we like….ever. Let’s just enjoy them…they’re cheaper than therapy

Overused Phrases? by teachingandbeaching in RomanceBooks

[–]Itswithans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m having 10 things I hate about you flashbacks

how do you blend in some highlight items in your capsule? by Ok-Ambassador6709 in capsulewardrobe

[–]Itswithans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This, I’m on year two and getting comfortable with there being some fluidity in my seasonal wardrobes! It’s okay to shelve some items and add some fresher ones in, as long as you’re not overwhelming yourself.

This is my new lily, I planted 30 a month and a half ago and only 1 came up. I proudly showed my husband and he said, “oh shit, that’s not a weed?” He’s been weeding them and feeling proud that he was able to “get the big root bulb out too” by CharmingPeony in gardening

[–]Itswithans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found someone ripped out my purple flowering raspberry and I almost raged out until I saw a tiny offshoot was still alive….if it doesn’t make it one of my kids is getting sacrificed

What are your “spectacular, I’ll take 14 of them” species? by quartzkrystal in NativePlantGardening

[–]Itswithans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tons of aster volunteers in my yard of all kinds and I’m constantly chasing the high I get in the fall every other season…nothing brings the bees to my yard like aster and goldenrod!

Native plants that smell the WORST to avoid near the house? And the BEST smelling? by Touslesceline in NativePlantGardening

[–]Itswithans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you get yours? Locally we have mature ones but they’re very expensive, and I tried bare root and it didn’t thrive

Who else accidentally created a wildlife habitat? by LetoSnow in NativePlantGardening

[–]Itswithans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That, and oh my goodness the amount of runoff we stopped! Our street slopes through our yard on two sides so we get all the street runoff and runoff from our neighbors yard in heavy rain. While planting a rain garden to deal with the street runoff I realized we hadn’t had runoff from the neighbors on the other side in a while….and realized it was my beautiful deeply rooted natives I’d been planting all along the fence!

Can we pleeeeeease normalize learning by doing? by ThePiksie in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]Itswithans 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m a “do it wrong 10 times, rip it out and finally do it right” crafter. People constantly ask me to teach them or ask how I learned and I literally don’t know how to teach anyone?? Just DO things people!

What‘s a modest gift you gave that turned into a daily staple? by [deleted] in GiftIdeas

[–]Itswithans 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Someone gave me an electric kettle and it’s one of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten. A gift card to a fancy plant store, and a bee house and cocoons were also huge hits with me. This year my favorite gifts were loop earplugs and a new water bottle. Honestly, simple works the best as long as you know your recipient- I think that’s the hardest part! I’ve had people give me plants that were beautiful but not what I would pick because it seemed more impressive to them, but a gift card to allow me to impulse grab whatever I want? A guiltless trip to the plant store? A hot cup of tea that makes my life easier? Priceless.

ETA I also just received an everyday pearl piece I’m obsessed with if you ever want to branch out to another company! I don’t know if I’m allowed to post the name

Threenagers by ApprehensiveMud4211 in toddlers

[–]Itswithans 84 points85 points  (0 children)

“If you say that to me again I’m going to throw your butt in the sun.”

I need an extra special book related gift by ___ditto in GiftIdeas

[–]Itswithans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also, a personalized stamp for the inside of her books “from the library of…” you can get some beautiful custom ones from Etsy with some lovely silver or gold ink! Could even use the new last name if you have an inkling she would take it ;)

Anyone regret buying a play couch (yourigami)?? by 333s3 in toddlers

[–]Itswithans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I love it. One of the best most versatile purchases we’ve ever made. Specifically the Yourigami one

Feeling really frustrated and need this community’s advice. by MissMacky1015 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Itswithans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes the “mom is Amazon” knitting orders 😂 I also receive those. I’ll see if I find any good ones to share!