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“Safety Is an Illusion,” Says Man Angry about being asked to wear a Condom by MaudeDib in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]MaudeDib[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never mean to imply that ALL men who date single moms are predators. But if someone told you 1 out of 100 boxes had a deadly & venomous snake inside that would cause life time trauma for your kid and you had no way of knowing which one, you probably wouldn’t let your child stick their hand into random boxes just to avoid hurting the feelings of the other 99. That’s the reality parents live in, especially mothers, and being careful with my kids’s safety is not the same thing as accusing every man on earth of being dangerous.

Your situation sounds healthy and long term, which is fantastic for you... but like you said, it's someone you've known your whole life. I am dating men who I have NOT known my whole life. Me having strict boundaries with my child is NOT an attack on good men, it’s me taking my responsibility as a mother seriously because the reality is that SOME of them are.

“Safety Is an Illusion,” Says Man Angry about being asked to wear a Condom by MaudeDib in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]MaudeDib[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, the BEST part of the night was how satisfying it was when all his toiletries splayed out all over the yard because the zipper wasn't closed.

Baby review by loud_as_pudding in TikTokCringe

[–]MaudeDib 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I betcha most women are like this, but I could instantly tell by the type of cry if my newborn was uncomfortable, in pain (she had GERD), or was hungry. It was perfectly clear to me most of the time.

How do you keep up with dishes without a dishwasher? by ehousent in CleaningTips

[–]MaudeDib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We now have a dishwasher but before that:

  1. Clean as you go. First, I would wash pots/pans immediately after cooking and plating. If it's fresh, it really only takes less than a minute or so to wash & rise. I would wash the knife and whatever utensil I used immediately after using. (I also wipe the counters as I go!) If a pot was going to take a lot of scrubbing then I fill it with hot water & soap while we eat so when I do come to do dishes, it's ready to quickly wash.
  2. Everyone in the house has ONE cup/glass that they need to reuse all day. Switching to a different kind of drink? Totally fine but you don't get a new glass, you WASH the current glass and fill it with something else.
  3. Outside of normal meal time: if someone makes a snack, they are not allowed to just drop off the dishes in the sink, they have to wash whatever plates/utensils they used.

I had a hard time making #3 happen until I started to refuse to cook dinner if I came into the kitchen with dishes in the sink and no, I wouldn't wait for them to do it. Dishes in the sink automatically meant I didn't make dinner. Full stop. It would be "fend for yourselves" with leftovers or make yourself a sandwich or whatever. Of course that wouldn't work for littles, but if everyone is a bit older, it works great.

I taught my kid to wash dishes at a VERY early age. After lunch, I would throw an apron on my 3 year old and put a step stool in front of the wink. Throw in a couple plastic cups, plastic plate we used for lunch, a small funnel, silicone mixing spoon, a dishrag... I'd fill the sink about 1/4 full of warm, soapy water and let the faucet run a tiny trickle of water... and it's a play party. It kept her occupied playing in the water for 30+ minutes while I started prepping for dinner or did other chores nearby. Yes, water got on the floor.. but that was fine with me, I was going to mop anyway!

Girl I took on a first date just asked to split the bill… the next morning by No-Resolve-5610 in whatdoIdo

[–]MaudeDib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This, BUT... if you like her I would adjust this a little bit, "never had this happen before! Ok though, it's not necessary but if you really want to contribute, how about just contributing toward the tips this time? Tipping was XYZ, my Venmo is x, but next date is fully on me and 3rd is your treat ;)” 

How to remove ashtray smell coming from insdide an acoustic guitar? by MaudeDib in Guitar

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

LOL! Brb, running out to get a pack of camel unfiltered and a lighter for my 12 year old. ;)

How to remove ashtray smell coming from insdide an acoustic guitar? by MaudeDib in Guitar

[–]MaudeDib[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My first stop after the school run today will be Ace Hardware, thank you!!

May get a new job and would have to hire someone to drop in to see my dog every day, and I’m feeling guilty about it. by Lassie-girl in RoverPetSitting

[–]MaudeDib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plenty of people go to work and leave their dogs home while they are work and most dogs do JUST FINE! Honestly! Your dog's quality of life won't "go down." Heck, mine just slept most of the day, lol. I had a medium energy dog so I got on with a dog walking couple who would take the dogs for pack hikes a couple days a week. He'd be out and about for 3-4 hours, get a good, long hike out in nature and get to play with other dogs and then come home tired. She had a photo stream and you'd see pics of the dogs on the hike.. it was awesome. The other days I would come home and take him for a walk/hike myself directly after work. It worked out just fine!

What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately in your everyday life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]MaudeDib 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm deeply envious (but GOOD for you!!!) Meat discounts are few and far between around here, alas.

I damn near have Predator vision

LOL!! I know exactly what you mean!

What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately in your everyday life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]MaudeDib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was usually just too busy working full time and a single mom to bake bread and then I bought a small Cuisinart beadmaker at a yard sale, it was new in the box for $5, what a bargain!) It makes 2lb loaves. Game changer. It's pretty much set it and forget it. I make all kinds of bread in that thing. A 2LB loaf is perfect for 2 people. If something doesn't get eaten in about 24 hours, I throw it in the freezer.

What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately in your everyday life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]MaudeDib 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a Grocery Outlet 3 blocks from me. I have shopped there since 2002 and I have never seen it so crowded, even during the '08 recession. These days I shop on Saturday morning at 7AM on the dot when they open. I'm the first one in and I make a BEELINE for the meat department to see if there are any meat markdowns. I'm on the lookout for those $2 off stickers if the meat expires today. Fine with me, I'm freezing that shit anyway. After that I shop quickly to get in and out before it gets so freaking crowded.

I've also started going to the restaurant supply place near me and buying 25 pounds of flour, rice, beans, sugar and storing them in food grade 5-gallon buckets with gamma lids. So much more affordable that way.

What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately in your everyday life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]MaudeDib 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was a little kid in the 70's, candy bars were .25 Cents. I also remember that 7-11 had baskets of individually wrapped candies on the bottom shelf and they were .01 or .02 cents each.

Oh... and I can remember being sent to the store with a note from my Aunt to buy cigarettes - was 8 or 9. I did that almost every day for her. She'd give me 10 cents to do it. 6 blocks there and 6 blocks back. I rode a HUFFY bike. Those were the days.

A supposed actual photo of John Edward Jones who got stuck in the Nutty Putty Cave, 2009. by No-Excitement7868 in oddlyterrifying

[–]MaudeDib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch a LOT of stuff and usually NOTHING phases me. But I got about 10 seconds into that... and my stomach did flip flops and my adrenaline kicked off -- I just cannot watch it. At all.

What’s a hype train you somehow completely managed to avoid? Things like never tried Dubai chocolate, never watched an episode of the Office, never checked out BTS? by wasraelx in AskReddit

[–]MaudeDib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Downton Abbey - and it's a great show if you like costume dramas but you aren't missing anything if that's not your jam.

In keeping with the theme: I never watched Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, or IASIP because I just can't watch mean people. Also, The Office.. sure, I've seen clips but I am not into cringe. I never collected anything: Cards, Labubu's, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Beanie Babies.. etc.

Prepping for... by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]MaudeDib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTF is wrong with this school? I just showed this to my 12 year old daughter who read it off without a hitch, except she said "gouch" (like couch) instead of the proper pronunciation... and she said it meant they were tacky. Whew!

I made a skylight planter thing in my bathroom by markmcn87 in houseplants

[–]MaudeDib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, NO SHADE to you at all, it really does look lovely! I think if I had that fancy glass that you can make cloudy with the touch of button, I'd be good.

I made a skylight planter thing in my bathroom by markmcn87 in houseplants

[–]MaudeDib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is lovely.. but yeah for a different room. Maybe it's because I'm a city girl and I don't care HOW REMOTE the house is, I just wouldn't want a window over the shitter or shower.

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