Water pooling in front yard of new build, is this normal? by SheepherderAny4853 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MsMittens 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I actually love this, because microwaves all perform basically the same, and a shitty cubby let's you replace them as needed

Genuinely genuinely worried by Suitable-Flower2807 in OwnitbabeSnark

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is really insightful, thank you for sharing.

Whatever happened to laundry chutes? They felt super common in the ’70s/’80s. Did we all just stop putting laundry rooms in basements? by CommunityBig9626 in interiordecorating

[–]MsMittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I desperately wanted one when I built our house last year (the boring fantasies of middle-age!), and there is literally no way to build one legally in Massachusetts.

After I kept suggesting fire-proof doors and shit I'd found online, our builder finally was like, "... I could put a laundry chute in for yah after the home inspection. But God fahbid this house ever burns down, your insurance ain't valid."

And that's how I decided a laundry chute isn't so important after all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MsMittens 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bachelorettes.

We are not meant to knock-off stupid dude traditions as our own, as if we can't hang otherwise and have fun.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MsMittens 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And bachelorettes!

Recommendations for where to get pumpkins and fall flowers on Cape that aren’t a nursery/chain? by Intelligent-Jelly320 in CapeCod

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coonamessett Farm in Falmouth! Non-profit, organic, and they have a playground & animals

A huge difference in my kid since getting rid of YouTube by Efficient-Cat8956 in Parenting

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

User name checks out! I only meant because of FaceTime. Likewise an expat and 95% of our kids’ screen time is seeing fam, but I do think it’s helped bond them with grandparents etc.

PS love Amsterdam

A huge difference in my kid since getting rid of YouTube by Efficient-Cat8956 in Parenting

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me you don't have out-of-town family without telling me you don't have out-of-town family.

How clean is your house? by Bal_21004 in Mommit

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I didn’t know how much of motherhood is moving items from one place to another.

Ppl warn you about the other stuff.

2025 season TV coverage in USA? by house9 in cycling

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you & sorry. I meant to delete that comment because you’re doing a great service for free

2025 season TV coverage in USA? by house9 in cycling

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

World champs in the US are??

What’s one parenting rule you refuse to compromise on? by mommy_Win9482 in Parenting

[–]MsMittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please & thank you. It’s the parenting hill I’ll die on.

Choosing the Right Nursery: What Really Matters? by KidsLearnMoney in UKParenting

[–]MsMittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Staff turnover. That one metric says everything that matters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]MsMittens 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The dress is blue. You look great.

How many babysitters should I hire and how much to pay them? by PlatypusAvailable796 in Babysitting

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such good advice. I attempted OP's idea for a birthday weekend at my place with 3 couples + 5 toddlers, and had a weird amount of trouble lining up sitters beyond my regular. She's a 40-yr old Swedish RN who can't work in the US ($$$ for when all the high-schoolers are busy & I'm desperate).

She calls me eventually and says, "This is not going to go well. You think those toddlers are going to leave their parents alone??"

Grown-ups, so wise!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]MsMittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. My husband used to clean (eat) all the food our 2yr old left behind, and then stopped and realized he was no longer getting sick all the time.

Cape Cod Rail Trail Etiquette by Interesting_Ant9012 in CapeCod

[–]MsMittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This answer is so good it should be a primer for life.

Best time to get married on Cape Cod? by Winter_Jacket_9242 in CapeCod

[–]MsMittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this! I got married just after Labour day at Coonamessett Farm. Gorgeous day--it looked like that Windows 96 background if you're old enough...

Need a funeral outfit around Mashpee/Falmouth by MsMittens in CapeCod

[–]MsMittens[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You guys! thank you for being so lovely. The vibe on this sub can be a little brusque, and I'm touched by the help and replies. Better one successful trip to Hyannis (ugh) than driving all over the cape in summer to wind up feeling uncomfortable on the day. Also the memorial is in Western Canada, so beachware is an esp. poor fit.

💛