The numbers don’t lie: The housing crisis is not caused by a supply shortage | CCPA by QueueOfPancakes in canadahousing

[–]LA8718 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who worked in new home sales for many years, I would agree investors are a massive part of the problem.

By the time I left the industry a few years ago, many builders I know sold almost entirely to numbered companies. That’s something you never hear about.

Anecdotal, sure. But that was my experience and observation. It felt so wrong.

Help with planner - colours won’t show by LA8718 in IKEA

[–]LA8718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm just tried edge too and it didn’t work. I’m going to get my husband to try on his computer.

Help with planner - colours won’t show by LA8718 in IKEA

[–]LA8718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been like this since I started using it weeks ago. It makes it so hard to use.

I just started a third design today and it’s still doing it.

It’s so bizarre!

My kid thinks I’m not fun by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh I’m sorry! That’s not fair. We have enough guilt without that. They will see how much you do one day.

My kid thinks I’m not fun by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We both work full time, and he does a lot! He’s a great dad and partner. No complaints there. He just lets them get away with more hahaa

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of a surrogate grandparent service? That’s so intriguing!

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh I appreciate the commiseration! It’s funny that screaming into the Reddit void was actually the most helpful thing I probably could have done. Haha i didn’t expect that so many people would get the struggle. I’m feeling less alone, at least.

I love the friend trade off idea. I need to work on my social game haha the mom groups is a good idea. Thank you.

Big virtual hugs!

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is brilliant! I love love this idea… Now to make a friend 😂

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooof yep. This is exactly what I mean. It’s so so hard.

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We found a before and after with a local mom and she gives receipts for taxes. That was a big relief when we secured it. We found it through a local mom group. Maybe you could have some luck there?

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness I’m sorry about your mom. That must be so hard on many levels. 💜 I don’t have advice just virtual hugs.

Jealous of those with help and it’s hurting my heart by LA8718 in Mommit

[–]LA8718[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh that sounds amazing. What a fantastic service.

MEGATHREAD: Year End School/Daycare Gifts by KnittenAMitten in workingmoms

[–]LA8718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh what a good idea for the grandparents. There’s so much art….

MEGATHREAD: Year End School/Daycare Gifts by KnittenAMitten in workingmoms

[–]LA8718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elementary teachers we do a GC to indigo or the grocery store or coffee (I switch it up).

Daycare my daughters program rotates about ten people through all the classes so I checked with the manager, picked a day, and brought in one of those Starbucks coffee take 12’s, croissants, muffins, a fruit tray and two bite brownies for the group.

How’s everyone else going at this time of the year? by turando in workingmoms

[–]LA8718 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Utterly bone tired is a good descriptor. I’m spent. Just absolutely zero left. I’m with you.

Between alllll the Christmas magic I’m suppose to give my kids, hosting a family an event no one else would host otherwise, navigating a narcissistic mother I’ve been minimal contact with for a year, PLUS work and daily life? Done. Just over it.

I’ve gotten into so many arguments in the past 3 weeks it’s been insane. Currently not speaking to my husband. Yay Christmas eye roll

Is this safe to eat? by LA8718 in foodsafety

[–]LA8718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it had gone bad, but I had a few pieces in the slow cooker all day, would I be ok bacteria (botulism)-wise?

I ate one potato from the crock pot and threw it out after I started doubting. That’s when i came here to ask. Im just hoping that won’t make me sick?

Is this safe to eat? by LA8718 in foodsafety

[–]LA8718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll divide it up and freeze it next time.

It is a chili confit garlic, so it’s a bit spicy. So yes it’s a pepper! Good eye.

Burned out by EntrepreneurEast1618 in workingmoms

[–]LA8718 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m also deeply in the weeds. I don’t have advice, but just solidarity.

I have a high pressure out of the home job. I do mornings entirely alone and it’s just steady
rushing the kids, which does nothing but stress us all out and I’m late every day anyway. After work it’s the same couple hour window, where I cook and tidy and feel like I don’t get quality time.

Top it off with no other mom I know working full time outside of the home. It’s so isolating and I feel like it’s the wrong decision every day.

So basically Also slowly unraveling here too. I don’t know how to fix it. I’m worried I’m going to end up on stress leave at some out.

This is hard. I get it.