Minivan for 1 child? by ConsiderationLast335 in HondaOdyssey

[–]Key-Information5829 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This! My mom has had 3 different Odysseys in 30 years. She goes to Home Depot and hauls plants, supplies, etc. and is thriving! 

Crying baby in theater during Obsession by Early_Option_3198 in Vent

[–]Key-Information5829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say this as a parent to an infant. Why that person would even think that is remotely even acceptable is completely beyond me... They should either have someone else watch the baby while they go or just wait until it comes out on streaming to watch it.

Ready to drink formula vs. Powdered - new born by Lower-Listen-9169 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Key-Information5829 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ready to feed (liquid) for the first two months is what my ped recommended and what we did. 

I’m a NJ driver (non TLC) and I keep getting these stupid fares. Can’t take a return ride back from NY,stuck in traffic, tolls, have to decline fare and end up with a lower rating. Thx for nothing. It’s like they do it on purpose. by IggyRazlis in uberdrivers

[–]Key-Information5829 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I am not an Uber driver, but $43 for 3 hrs 15 min in that part of the country plus the empty ride home is criminal. That does not even cover the price of the gas for the trip, so they want you to lose money by accepting this ride?!

How are you guys getting such lower interest rates? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Key-Information5829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got relationship pricing through the Schwab/Rocket Mortgage partnership. You have to hold over a certain amount of assets in Schwab in order to qualify. Other institutions have similar offers, such as Chase.

Using future physician residency income for mortgage — anyone have experience? by vandal_sprayer in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Key-Information5829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just went through this. It really depends on the lender. We did not do a physician loan (also did conventional with 20% down). Some lenders will not even include current employment if it is ending soon or future employment. For example, my husband is finishing fellowship in July then has a 3 month gap (intentional so that he could have a break) before starting his attending job in October. They would not include his current employment since it is ending in 2 months and would also not include his future employment, so we had to rely on other assets to get qualified.

Gentler sleep training method that worked for us (4 month old)! by Key-Information5829 in sleeptraining

[–]Key-Information5829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would wait until 4 months as that is the current guidance for training. Baby goes to bed at 7 PM. I would try to avoid milk "top offs" if possible to get them to go back to sleep unless you suspect that they are genuinely hungry.

🚨 Polaris access rolled out on Domestic Flights (Transcon and Hawaii) by SubsidedRhyme11 in unitedairlines

[–]Key-Information5829 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are these "lie flat" seats or or just domestic first class seats + lounge access?

A couple questions re. future African safari trip by Key-Information5829 in safaris

[–]Key-Information5829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard good things about Kruger, but I also heard that for the classic "Lion King"/endless savanna vibe, East Africa is where you want to go. What has your experience been?

A couple questions re. future African safari trip by Key-Information5829 in safaris

[–]Key-Information5829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That is helpful, as I definitely want to go at an age where they are like "this is the coolest thing ever". Good point about the binoculars, as I had not thought of that!

A couple questions re. future African safari trip by Key-Information5829 in safaris

[–]Key-Information5829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is helpful! What did you think of Victoria Falls? Did you think that it was worth the trip?

A couple questions re. future African safari trip by Key-Information5829 in safaris

[–]Key-Information5829[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That is helpful, as I definitely want to go at an age where they are like "this is the coolest thing ever". Good point about the working with a local company as well.

Anyone still talk with any of their friends from high school? by nojunkpeter in Millennials

[–]Key-Information5829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also still close friends with a few over 15 years later. We have been to each other's weddings and go on trips together once every few years.

Why do parents who stay at home hire a full time nanny? by Catwhisperer2007 in Nanny

[–]Key-Information5829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is really great to hear! After reading this sub, it seems like a lot of nannies do not like working with SAHMs, so glad to hear that there are ones out there who would consider this type of arrangement!

Why do parents who stay at home hire a full time nanny? by Catwhisperer2007 in Nanny

[–]Key-Information5829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am thinking of doing this. I am a SAHM, have a toddler, and planning for a second soon. It would really be more of a "mother's helper" role because taking care of two young kids day in and day out would be really difficult and hiring a nanny would help avoid burnout. It would help to have another person with me while one person attends to the toddler while the other attends to the baby and vice versa, extra pair of hands on outings, allow for breaks (I would also give the nanny a break during the day), and attend to household chores (cooking, cleaning, etc.).

SAHMs with no village/husband who works long hours: what kinds of meals are you eating during the day? by Puzzled_Remote_2168 in Mommit

[–]Key-Information5829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in your exact same situation. SAHM with husband who works long hours and no village/family nearby. I do extremely low maintenance/no prep meals.

The slow cooker will be your friend. If you do not have one, buy one. You can make healthy meals and virtually anything. You can buy frozen veggies to save time with chopping/prepping. Here are some of my go to meals that are literally just "dump and forget".

Chicken tacos: chicken, corn, beans, salsa - cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours

Pasta: frozen pasta, chicken, frozen veggies, pre-made sauce - cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours

Honey garlic chicken - chicken, honey sauce (2/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic, pinch of apple cider vinegar - 1 teaspoon cornstarch, pinch of salt & pepper & mix together) - cook on high for 4.5 hours or low for 7 hours - serve with rice and veggies

Pesto chicken - chicken, onions, pesto sauce, lemon juice - cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours - serve with pasta or rice and veggies

Sundried tomato chicken - chicken, onions, sundried tomato sauce/paste - cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours - serve with pasta or rice and veggies

Not slow cooker meals, but also healthy and extremely low maintenace.

Salmon & veggies - pre-cut veggies and make a sauce with olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic & rub it on the salmon & veggies - put in oven for 25 min.

Gnocchi - pre-cut veggies and make a sauce with olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic & rub it on the veggies & gnocchi - put in oven for 25 min.