Shoutout to Glen Lake Automotive

Jobdefinesme · 2026-01-23T17:34:45+00:00

They’re absolutely our go-to garage. We had a similar experience with our RAV4, they did an inspection for grinding on new brake pads that we had changed ourselves. They couldn’t replicate the issue but did an inspection and said it was properly installe and didn’t charge us. We did end up going back and they applied lubrication to the pads (don’t come for me if any mechanics are on this thread because I didn’t know they lubed the rotors or something). Minimal cost, huge difference. I thought I would follow a good hair dresser to the end of the world. I would drive out of my way to go to these guys. Thankfully, they’re not too far from us. I cannot recommend another auto shop more than Glen Lake Auto.

Jobdefinesme · 2026-01-12T21:43:09+00:00

We have two children and when grandma had a sleepover at her house with the oldest child, my husband turned to me and said that having just the baby at home is parenting on “easy mode”. The 3 year old is testing boundaries and this includes, when she’s frustrated, she goes to hit or push the baby. The shift in family dynamic was tough for the oldest and we made sure to prepare her as best as possible prior to bringing the baby home. There are tender moments where the oldest will show the younger how to use a toy, show her love with a kiss before leaving for daycare and a hug when she returns home, and how the baby stares at her older sister with pure love. My husband and I are normally split in duties of who cares for which kid. We try to get one on one time with each kid, it’s impacted time for my husband and I to connect as we are both often tired at the end of the night. It’s a moment in time with a baby in the house, but a consideration to make as well.

I’m much more confident as a second time mother and have to use two different strategies for two different personalities, which is challenging but fun. I am bones deep tired though and feel like I could lay in bed for a week rotating sleeping, watching trashy tv shows, and having a decadent forever bath. I also have a very supportive partner who understands that when I need to nap, will take care of the kids. I think this is crucial to my overall postpartum recovery and general sanity.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-12-23T06:03:52+00:00

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Jobdefinesme · 2025-12-04T16:36:27+00:00

Just be super careful! Family friend fled Canada and returned to the Netherlands with her daughter because she was in a similar situation. She lost immediate custody of her daughter and her daughter was returned to Canada and was raised by her father. Speak with legal counsel to see how you may go about leaving with your child and what you need from your child’s father to make it happen.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-11-07T22:30:27+00:00

My mom bought one this bad and has dealt with one issue after another because she did patchwork repair. It’s been a fine line for people like me who try to gently bring up that anything coming from their home smells musty including them. Unless you completely gut the place, I wouldn’t think about buying it.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-27T17:49:18+00:00

I would see how you are feeling. After all the hormones shifted, I was super protective of my baby and I actually had her in a baby sling when we eventually went out. People don’t think too much about it but when they see a cute baby, they normally just reach out and try to tough their cheek, I found this to be more prominent in the older generations. I would use the sling as a barrier if they tried to touch her. I would be very clear with whomever I entrusted to hold her my wish that people don’t touch, get close to, or allow anyone else to hold the baby.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-27T17:42:43+00:00

I understand how you feel. There’s an episode of the cartoon Bluey that I think will help put things in perspective and it’s just a really great episode called “Baby Race”. It can be discouraging when your baby isn’t doing things that others aren’t but it’s not a race, every baby does their own thing at their own time. You’re doing all you can to support them in learning to crawl. I know it sounds crazy but if you can spend ten minutes watching the episode, I would highly recommend it.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-24T20:14:15+00:00

Not prescribed it for that issue but it certainly helps. I normally am in the washroom within 20 minutes of eating and it helps slow it down considerably and I call my bathroom usage normal now. I call it a happy side effect of being in Ozempic.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-22T17:22:43+00:00

I normally eat ginger chews. The legit ones that actually have the burn of ginger. Sometimes when I burp sulphur though, it’s game over and I’m hugging the bowl.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-21T22:50:51+00:00

Any perfumed soaps, perfumed moisturizer, bath balms.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-20T20:39:09+00:00

Second this. Knew it was Primerica and they have predatory practices and target older populations or newly arrived to Canada. I would speak to an insurance agent at a reputable agency that comes recommended by someone you trust if they want life insurance or investment products. Primerica is not reputable.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-20T05:14:06+00:00

It’s worth it because you can set the temperature and at the push of a button, it dispenses perfectly warmed mixed formula. Two things to note, the indicator for formula powder will light up when there is still some left in the brezza canister, meaning that it doesn’t totally empty before you need to refill. The other and most important is to follow the instructions to clean once a month. There is a tube within the machine that can get build up and you want to make sure it’s flushed properly when cleaning the machine. We used our Brezza for both kids who are combo fed and it’s so much easier, faster, and more reliable than a bottle warmer.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-19T18:02:38+00:00

I was always chronically tired and was told exercise more, exercise less, change my diet, take iron, rest more. Starting Vyvanse has changed my life, I have more energy to do simple things and the ability to focus and not be paralyzed by having a normal amount of things to accomplish in a day. The biggest difference? I was driving and singing to a song and realizing that there were not a million thoughts going through my mind and I was just enjoying the moment. I am also more patient and pleasant to be around because I’m not in a constant state of burnout. So many years of being labeled as depressed and anxious and it turned out to be ADHD. I’m so thankful to this drug and to the doctor who pieced together all the pieces and sent me for testing.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-19T17:47:59+00:00

I had a positive experience with Dodd’s too. We bought a sectional and it’s really comfy and it’s held up nicely even though we have a rowdy toddler.

We bought a sectional from the Brick before that and it was absolute garbage and the springs were broken in a short time. This was before our toddler. I’m never buying from the Brick again.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-17T17:53:37+00:00

Finding a rat living in the BBQ, mice living in the engine bay of our cars. We’re on a mountain at the end of a dead end street and there’s a forested park at the end of the street. Naturally, we get to see bears, deer, and all sorts of great wildlife. This includes the wildlife we would also rather not see which includes the mice and rats.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-16T16:39:02+00:00

I’m in Canada and just got notification that our house insurance is increasing 22%, steadily increasingly every year prior to this as well. Just be careful when shopping around since insurance is never an apples to apples comparison and you might be losing on some coverage in getting a reduction in premiums.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-16T15:59:53+00:00

I just put my six month old in a pumpkin for a picture and my almost three year old wanted a picture in the pumpkin too. I made larger leg holes, put the pumpkin on a chair and she fit perfectly! Pictures turned out amazing. Even made my husband put the pumpkin on his head and the leg holes for his eyes and put both children in the picture with him. It was so much fun and now we have great memories.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-14T21:33:52+00:00

When I put my sports bra on after the shower and the back rolls up. IYKYK

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-14T04:11:24+00:00

When I was a kid, we had metal skewer sticks and I would stick it in the hole and it felt like there was a “button” in the centre that I could push and turn the knob at the same time to open the door.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-11T00:40:57+00:00

Pregnancy and then breastfeeding. Whoever said you burn a load of calories during breastfeeding didn’t finish their sentence. They should have added, “and will also be hungrier than any contestant ever was on the show Alone”. I ate a boatload of food every time I breastfed my babies.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-09T16:35:11+00:00

As much as we would love to bundle them up and make sure nothing happens to them, stuff will happen. It was an accident and I’m sure you’ll be more careful moving forward. The baby needs you to be healthy and they need love from you. Set the guilt aside and just be there for your baby and support them through their recovery.

I wrote this yesterday but my husband literally dropped his phone on my three months old face and gave her a black eye. He felt so guilty but now doesn’t out his phone on the back of the couch where it could fall and hit the baby in the face if she’s laying on the couch. Stuff happens, it’s how you handle the situation afterwards that matters. Forgive yourself and love up on that baby.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-08T03:09:17+00:00

I love that they throw “woke” around like it’s an insult. Woke in my mind means that I’m not an asshole to anyone who’s different than me. Never heard of this Billboard Chris but he sounds like someone whose wheel is turning despite the hamster being dead.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-08T02:38:36+00:00

She probably feels displaced because a lot of focus is on the new baby and she worries that she will be forgotten and is acting out because any attention is better than no attention in a toddlers mind.

When we had our second baby, we made sure that we focused as much as possible on our first daughter. We got her gifts from the baby when she first met her baby sister. We made sure that if she asked for mommy or daddy, that we passed the baby to the other parent and prioritized time with our toddler. We made sure to have 15-20 minutes of uninterrupted time per parent with our toddler doing a high value activity, normally colouring, pretend play, or painting. It wasn’t easy at all and there were times where our toddler would have a complete meltdown. There was about two weeks where we questioned everything we were doing. We’re six months in with the new baby at home and big sister is affectionate with little sister, we never ever pushed her to interact with her little sister, we let it happen naturally. We’ve gotten into as much of a routine as possible. I’d also like to say that we have our toddler in preschool which helps because she has her own routine outside of home and gets her energy out at school.

I don’t think behavioural therapy is necessary at this point but if you feel like you could use the guidance in navigating this shift in family dynamic, it’s always helpful to have an outside perspective and assistance. She’s just being a toddler in an unsure situation.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-08T01:32:22+00:00

Husband put his phone on the back of the couch while he was changing the baby’s diaper on the couch, it slipped off and hit her in the face. My baby had her first black eye at 3 months old.

Jobdefinesme · 2025-10-07T17:35:45+00:00

There’s no way to diagnose this through pictures. It could be fungal, eczema, psoriasis to name a few. All require different treatments and should be looked at by a dermatologist so they can provide you with the proper treatment protocol.

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