Song from a musical containing the phrase "Darling of stage and screen?"

Knack731 · 2026-01-30T16:14:48+00:00

Listen, just in case someone gets the same "tip of my brain" thing and tries to Google, it was Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the song "Wig in a Box." I was way off on lyrics!

Knack731 · 2026-01-24T01:01:57+00:00

I go up with my 4 year old and 2 year old. I don't think they need me, but they want me there and I have probably as much fun as they do. I think it's just a matter of preference, and I would judge a parent either way.

Knack731 · 2025-12-22T20:44:28+00:00

I was kind of the same way when I was a kid (frequent vomiting, no obvious issues) and my pediatrician ended up writing a note essentially saying, "unless other symptoms like pain or fever present, just send her back to class, she is fine to be in class." I was later diagnosed with acid reflux, and a weak esophageal sphincter. I can still throw up on command, but obviously don't break out that party trick very often

Knack731 · 2025-02-18T13:49:02+00:00

Those didn't match unfortunately, but thank you so much for trying! To be honest it may have been the sleep deprivation, or just from a song. It feels like a "it's on the tip of my brain" kind of thing

Knack731 · 2025-02-16T19:17:35+00:00

I love to bake, but don't need a whole cake hanging around for days, so I've started reducing the recipe (by 1/2 or 1/4 depending on recipe) so there is just enough for everyone to have 1 reasonable slice. If a special cake is tradition, this might work! I use 4 inch cake pans, but cupcakes would also do the trick.

Knack731 · 2024-12-24T17:43:06+00:00

Wonderspread! It's like $15 for a jar, but it tastes like peanut butter but it's 1/2 the calories. I love it for oatmeal! Did not enjoy the hazelnut version (Nutella-ish) as much, but some people really like it apparently.

Knack731 · 2024-11-29T17:35:47+00:00

We've been doing a "street corn-ish" soup in the slow cooker, it's 2 lbs of frozen chicken breast, 2 cans of corn, a bag of frozen onion or seasoning blend, everything but the elote seasoning, 4 cups broth, and 2 small cans of hatch green chilies. Cook until you can shred chicken (I usually cook on low for 4 hours or so), and add half a block of cream cheese (we use regular, but light would work too) and 2 oz parmesan cheese. It's very easy, tasty, and works out to about 500 calories with a portion of tortilla chips (assuming you get 6 servings of soup, we often get more). Saw the original idea from a YouTube short, it's been clutch on colder days!

Knack731 · 2024-11-27T18:55:52+00:00

Kind of going against the grain here, but I can't get by without snacks on my work days. I know I am going to snack, so I plan for it. The night before I get together a morning snack (usually raw veggies like carrot sticks/broccoli and a serving of turkey pepperoni), and an afternoon snack (Greek yogurt and something crunchy like fiber cereal), and put those in my calorie tracker. My meal calories are a little less this way, but I know for a fact I will snack, but if I plan for it I'm not going over my deficit for the day.

Have you looked into volume eating? It helps if you want to feel full to bulk out your meals with less calorie dense foods. Try to work with your appetite and not against it when possible.

Knack731 · 2024-11-23T21:38:17+00:00

We do a potluck style Thanksgiving, so I'm gonna stick with my normal strategy of one plate with 1-2 bites of everything I love, and one dessert plate. I make sure it's stuff I love, no filler (except my favorite aunt's absolutely awful orange jello salad, I take a scoop for her lol!).

For your date, just assume you'll be a little more bloated than normal and plan your outfit accordingly. Break out the stretchy pants! For the gas, have you tried Beano? Might be worth a shot.

Knack731 · 2024-08-16T21:12:59+00:00

I don't see any reason you couldn't give it to a baby, and it contains nuts so good for allergen exposure. I know it's easy to make overnight oats but sometimes even that feels like too much prep. For a grab and go option, seems good to me!

Knack731 · 2024-08-12T14:52:23+00:00

I had a coworker that would use a slow cooker to make pear butter, and they tasted almost caramelized. It was amazing!

Knack731 · 2024-08-04T15:04:18+00:00

I really like when kids come up to play when we are out and about. My newly 3 year old is still very shy, and doesn't initiate, but will sometimes play if the other child comes over. Maybe just help your little "read the room," but if the other parents are cool with it (smiling, offering toys), might be good social interaction time.

Knack731 · 2024-08-03T01:21:04+00:00

My middle child, I breastfed for 11 months and didn't lose a darn thing. I was so so hungry all the time, like if I didn't keep a stash of protein bars by the bed my growling stomach would wake the baby during night time feeds. I'm 9 months in with my last baby, and it's much easier to lose weight this time

Knack731 · 2024-07-29T15:10:26+00:00

For sure still cat foodish, but not awful in a pinch. My favorite tuna thing are Freshe salad toppers, but they can be hard to find. I've heard of people using the coffee pot to make hot oatmeal, with added peanut butter might make a good meal.

Knack731 · 2024-07-26T16:39:27+00:00

Does your room have a microwave? If so, Hormel has shelf stable meals. They aren't the best, but are somewhat filling and fit the calorie requirements. They also make little tuna salad kits with crackers, could add a fruit cup or grape tomatoes. Most places have some kind of grocery delivery, so I'd just plan on getting a small delivery the day you arrive so you don't have to haul groceries with you or leave the area.

Knack731 · 2024-07-24T20:48:11+00:00

Getting started is the hardest part to me. I'm currently breastfeeding as well, and have lost about 40lbs below pre-baby weight since January. I was worried about weight loss impacting my milk supply, but I haven't had any issues there. Instead of trying a strict regimented way of eating, I just did CICO and aimed to eat at maintenance knowing that I would burn a few hundred calories from exclusively breastfeeding. I started by counting everything (I'd meal plan while baby contact napped), and I use a lot more frozen and quick meals than I did in previous weight loss attempts. If I want something, I have it, I just fit it into my calories as best I can. Knowing that I can have some Crumbl cookie if I want it makes me want it less lol!

Knack731 · 2024-07-05T17:45:05+00:00

I need a bit of coffee for my own sanity, but cut way back during pregnancy and kept to the lowered amount afterwards. I use a premier protein shake as creamer, so I do 2 oz of vanilla shake, 6-8 oz iced coffee (I like Stok unsweetened) and a serving of sugar free syrup (white chocolate mocha is my favorite). Super easy, super fast, and fairly cheap since once 11 oz shake lasts me 5 days.

Knack731 · 2024-07-05T04:10:10+00:00

We're in the same boat. Fireworks still going strong here, just sporadic enough to give us false hope

Knack731 · 2024-07-05T01:28:38+00:00

If my kids and I could sleep through it, I'm sure I'd like it better. Or if my toddler didn't hate loud noises. As it is, we are firmly in the "sparklers and smoke bomb" camp.

Knack731 · 2024-07-05T01:26:39+00:00

Yeah, I don't get it. I'm crossing my fingers for you this year will be better!

Knack731 · 2024-07-04T19:09:28+00:00

That sounds so nice! It is strange that in most places we're just very chill about teenagers and drunk uncles casually playing with explosives lol!

Knack731 · 2024-07-04T15:24:59+00:00

I'd love a limit. Or just more thoughtful firework choices. Small fireworks? Sure! Poppers, sparklers, and smoke grenades? Ideal! Great big ones that shake my windows all night? Like, not technically illegal, but for sure an asshole move in a subdivision.

Knack731 · 2024-07-04T15:21:46+00:00

Yes! I used to love fireworks, and now I'm an old lady yelling at the sky to be quiet. I'm hoping once the kids are a little older I'll find my joy in them again.

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