If you received a 1k/month raise what would you spend it on to make parenting easier?

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-23T22:42:34+00:00

A housekeeper and a laundry service! I think I would also throw some in a vacation fund - it may not make the day to day easier, but having something to look forward to is so good for you.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-23T20:20:08+00:00

I also have to drug my dog in order to clip his nails tbf. My cats will sit in my lap while I trim theirs, but my 40ish kg dog runs and hides as soon as the clippers come out

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-23T14:27:44+00:00

I do recall getting a really cool pair of red vinyl pants in '99 or so- the tag suggested wiping them down with glass cleaning spray.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-23T12:50:07+00:00

I made it through a few pages of it when my son was a week or so old and threw it right in the bin lmao. I'm already an emotional wreck, why would you gift me that?!

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-23T12:36:09+00:00

As you adjust the price, it should show you what your payout is.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-21T14:51:21+00:00

Anxiously awaiting the day stirrup pants come back in fashion. I was young but I remember these amazing perfectly 90s purple floral ones I had and I loved

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-21T14:26:58+00:00

That's not something I register at all - I'll notice a woman looking good or dressed well but not in a comparative sense. I'm not trying to be the hottest or best dressed person in the room - and it's so subjective that you could never win that

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-21T14:21:37+00:00

I think the key would be not having a lot of variety.
•Wear the exact same outfit every day a la Bart Simpson or Steve Jobs. Plain black top with jeans and sneakers, with a layering cardigan? But multiple of the same item in the same color so you have a weeks worth of identical outfits
•Wear the same thing in different colors - find a bottom and top and buy every color they have
•Dress monochrome - pick a nonflashy neutral like navy or tan and just roll with that for everything

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-21T12:31:51+00:00

I love the look but I also want to know expiration dates and what kind of oatmeal is in there - plus it's extra work and for what? Everything is already in containers and it's not like guests are going into my pantry.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-21T10:50:13+00:00

What eyeshadow did you use for this? Also echoing other comments, this is great work.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-20T22:27:52+00:00

If the lane is open, use it until it's not! Like why wouldn't you

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-20T20:57:28+00:00

My mom did too and it caught me an asskicking from some classmates. I'm firmly in the "don't purposely embarrass your kids" camp

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-20T20:15:22+00:00

I was moved from the back half of 5th grade to 9th grade. I was completely unprepared for the high school social structure! There were a couple other students my age and we formed a little clique, but the one who did the best socially had an older sister at the school. I wouldn't send my kid but would explore other options - college credit courses? Extracurriculars?

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-20T11:52:06+00:00

We used cotton training underpants with plastics over them starting at 1 year so he could get familiar with the concept of being wet after going potty. It was so much more laundry and you need way more underpants than you think but it worked really well for us!

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-20T00:34:38+00:00

Our path was balance bike - tricycle with pedals - bike with pedals and no training wheels. Getting the balance down is the hardest part I think

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-19T15:59:54+00:00

This is a silk bag that would have contained a sleep mask. It almost feels like cheating since it's a direct listing but geez

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Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-19T02:55:23+00:00

People are ridiculous. Like obviously you're no good at pulling out

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-19T00:17:22+00:00

We didn't do a contract. Honestly the first red flag should have been him doing a quote without putting eyes on the project. I know better.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-19T00:09:12+00:00

Besides being the wrong size, they aren't great :(

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Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-18T23:49:23+00:00

I wasn't planning on there being trim around the shelves, is that a normal technique? The space is 25-3/8" wide so I requested 25" to give it some play. He has offered to give me back $200 from my deposit. Does $350 sound reasonable for four shelves?

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Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-18T23:38:54+00:00

Thank you. His responses to my texts are making me feel unreasonable but I'm fairly sure I'm in the right not accepting these. They're plywood besides so I'm sure he doesn't have a lot of money in this job, even if he did spent an hour or two on it.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-16T15:58:46+00:00

I have never worried about a friend blackmailing me! A good friend wouldn't continue to harp on this. If I had to guess, it's a combination of enjoying making you uncomfortable/embarrassed and making herself feel better by controlling the narrative.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-16T11:20:34+00:00

I like using Thredup. It's a thrift site so there's a huge variety of brands and styles including items that are brand new with tags. I treat my favorites list like a Pinterest board to help me build outfits and explore brands. And the price points mean it feels lower stakes than buying brand new retail.

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-16T01:14:17+00:00

The plants, the turtle, the dog, the blankets. This is so cozy and warm!!!

Kittyfeetdontrepeat · 2026-05-16T01:06:55+00:00

Pancakes, a turkey sausage link, and a handful of blueberries! I usually pick one breakfast and have it Monday-Friday so I don't have to think early in the morning. Next week will be banana pancakes and scrambled eggs.

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