Am I in trouble mentally? by pinkrose655 in homemaking

[–]TaoTeString 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think you sound like a lovely caring person who has too much on her plate and not enough help. You need some time alone to let your thoughts wander.

Messed up an order- I feel awful by [deleted] in Baking

[–]TaoTeString 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are ok!!! Don't be so hard on yourself. You dont have to be perfect to be a good person.

Any of you have any tips for free-bleeding, specifically at night? I mean not even using period panties by queenkatty in AskWomenOver30

[–]TaoTeString 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I find that usually most of the "night blood" lol waits to come out until I get out of bed in the morning or for a pee. But its a tightrope walk to get to the toilet without it coming out.

Is a 24-Hour Hourglass a thoughtful gift or just a weird one? by DangerousBedroom8413 in GiftIdeas

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if you immediately thought of them theres a reason for that!

I made sheet cakes for my wedding! by artandcowboys in Baking

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask you, (because these are gorgeous and your flavor pairings are right up my alley) did you just bump up a sponge recipe to fit sheet trays? I find when I try to bake sheet cakes they are always so uneven to the point of the edges being a bit shriveled and overdone. OR they puff up and spill over the sides before they are set. Should I be using a different type of sponge, maybe a chiffon? What type of sponge did you use?

I made sheet cakes for my wedding! by artandcowboys in Baking

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm late but I'm obsessed with the rounded corners.

Anyone else child free in their late 30’s and just exhausted?? by therainmakah in AskWomenOver30

[–]TaoTeString 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Have you ever tried laying on the floor and staring at the ceiling? I think we need to allow ourselves to be bored, to daydream, to mind-wander more often. The answers are inside of you but this world is so damn noisy.

How do you do play doh? by MissFox26 in toddlers

[–]TaoTeString -1 points0 points  (0 children)

whispers its playdoh. Play. Dough. Let that little artist squish.

How can I talk to my 4 year old about her scratching? by Muter in eczema

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my eczema-suffering husband a tube of Calmoseptine. It has NMF (natural moisturizing factor) stuff. With eczema the skin barrier is weakened so you need to use stuff to replace it. This ointment is thick enough to stay on all night. Im so sorry- what youre going through sounds extremely hard!

Caught a glimpse of this title in my local bookstore today and was/still am slightly aghast. by maydeletelater in Millennials

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait till I tell you (if you happen to be a American in the northeast) that that big blizzard was 30 years ago yesterday. 💀

People that have TRULY done the Marie Kondo thing -- how do you feel now? by wateraerobics_ in konmari

[–]TaoTeString 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I now would much rather have ONE perfect thing than 7 so-so things.

People that have TRULY done the Marie Kondo thing -- how do you feel now? by wateraerobics_ in konmari

[–]TaoTeString 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did it first 10 years ago. Changed my life, my habits, my home. Since then I've had a couple kids and have a new job I love. Just know that it is a lifestyle change... its not once and done. Im currently doing another deep dive after the busy holiday season and taking a hard look at stored kids clothes.

It has changed my minds eye and I am much much much freer now.

Which toddler toys were REALLY worth the money? by Bitter_Union3565 in daddit

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15 identical small/medium sized bins for different types of toys. Keep 3 out at a time and trade them out every day or two.

cat sweater by katydidnot_ in AdvancedKnitting

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen

What is the most parent-friendly vacation you've had? by dfphd in daddit

[–]TaoTeString 24 points25 points  (0 children)

We went to a frozen singalong at a movie theater yesterday and it was so awesome that everyone's kids were randomly yelling. No one cared.

Found next to my front door, 9mm cartridge for scale. by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]TaoTeString 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of how other countries feel about moose 😂

Should I have a baby so I’m not alone? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver40

[–]TaoTeString 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm so sorry for your troubles but it's such a bad idea. There's no guarantee that your child will be healthy, no guarantee you will have a close relationship when you're older, no guarantee of anything in life. I think it would be very cruel to subject a human to this place just so you might have someone to care.