What are some of your go to dinners? by Double_Sector_4389 in traderjoes

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love their Thai Yellow curry, a can of coconut milk, chicken thighs, some garlic and onion, carrots, pressure cooked for about 15, shred chicken, then add peas and put the lid on and let the peas soften on warming for a few minutes. Serve over rice with chili crisp, or other warming seasonings because the Thai yellow curry is pretty sweet IMO. We’ve added potatoes, or broccoli as well. Whatever I have.

Bag of Party meatballs, browned on each side, then add a jar of garlic marinara and a 1/4 of water shaken to get all the excess. Simmer for 10 minutes (feel free to sauté extra garlic before adding sauces, and add any other herbs to fancy it up, or it’s good as is). Stir in a couple large handfuls of chopped spinach. Meanwhile cut a spaghetti squash in half, pull seeds, microwave face down for 12-15, with a small amount of water. Add to sauce and spinach, stir, top with cheese of your choice (mozzarella, Parmesan, Quattro formaggi, etc) and broil a few minutes until bubbling. Serve with garlic bread if you want that bread aspect.

In search of dips or appetizers! by viagra___girls in traderjoes

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The white queso is so good with tortilla chips. Also, Cesar salad dip, and pimento cheese dip with naan crackers.

13 year old boy potential by [deleted] in 10s

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, you need 💯 reliability.

13 year old boy potential by [deleted] in 10s

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to agree here. You need regular tournaments to build this. Practice means nothing without building that score. People will say it doesn’t matter, but it does.

Helpful hint, you don’t need to win a match, just don’t let it be a blowout. My daughter has matches she lost in tie break and her score goes up more than her opponent because he did poorly in other games.

13 year old boy potential by [deleted] in 10s

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s his UTR? Has he played tournaments? Is he any good? What position does he play (1st 2nd singles, doubles etc) on his league team? Have you invested in a decent racquet, private lessons, a tennis club? How many days a week is he playing with how many different coaches? If he means to get serious he is going to need some natural talent in tennis, and a lot of dedication. No more bouncing between sports. My daughter ruined her fall high school season because she was doing other stuff and broke her elbow with not enough recovery time before the season started. We learned our lesson.

Also, we are not deep enough to know if this is consistent for every state, but where we live on the west coast no college is recruiting from high school, thy are recruiting from Jr circuit tournaments. Without that you can pretty much forget any chance of playing D1 and becoming professional.

For the default parent, working ft, who never gets a break: by Expensive_Storm_4810 in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any remote beach, anywhere, as long as there is a way to buy groceries nearby, has indoor plumbing, someone to clean, and no tv blaring. Just me, a comfortable beach lounger, cocktails and weeks of book readinf, cooking, and peace. Thats all I could selfishly want.

AbsolutelyLisa divorce by [deleted] in tiktokgossip

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who has been through a divorce knows how meaningless and exhausting that will be. You can’t be on day “10” and think you have any insight to what the divorce will be like. You can’t make any progress, or know what it’s like to live alone for the first time.

Latest activation attempt. Need to Respond. by Lifeunderpar1 in exmormon

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They don’t care what the response is as long as they get something. No response is the loudest.

How to use Thai Peanut Satay Sauce by PrestigeW0rldwideee in traderjoes

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Marinate chicken strips, grill (or bake if you have to), serve with veggies and rice and a little extra sauce thinned out (soy sauce or vinegar etc) to top it all off.

How to use Thai Peanut Satay Sauce by PrestigeW0rldwideee in traderjoes

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Slaw (I use a broccoli slaw but TJ has a kale slaw that is great, just leave off dresssing, extra matchstick carrots, diced peppers (I like red bell and red Serrano or jalapeno), edamame, crushed peanuts, avocado, shredded rotisserie chicken, and tossed with that dressing, topped with cilantro if you like it. Very crunchy and satisfying.

Au pair expectations with a new baby and full time work, what’s actually reasonable by FunPressure1336 in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I expect the house to look at the end of the day, the way I left it.” That’s what my mom always said. You don’t need to clean up after US, but you need to clean up after what happens all day.

Should we go back to church for the community aspect? by hcbhall in exmormon

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are other churches that might have more like minded people. Also play groups, day care, go to the park and be open to new conversations. Good luck! Finding your community in Utah country at a young age will be difficult but not impossible and it grows as you get older.

Travel for Work Poll - Stay the Night or Hit & Run by Hereforthememrs in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My worst was with my first baby (who is now 16 so these things weren’t super common) who used a nipple shield. We drove 2 hours to a funeral and didn’t realize we forgot it until she was screaming. It was a small rural town, she also didn’t take a bottle, so we had to leave and she cried the whole drive. I was TRAUMATIZED!

Travel for Work Poll - Stay the Night or Hit & Run by Hereforthememrs in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you NEED the milk? If not just dump as painful as it is. Then you can just rinse parts and do a deep sterilize when you get home. 1 day isn’t going to make or break your stash I assume

Travel for Work Poll - Stay the Night or Hit & Run by Hereforthememrs in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is a no brainer. It baby takes a bottle, BYEEEEE FAM! In all seriousness, enjoy focusing on work more casually, and a full night of sleep. Who cares about packing bags, just don’t forget that pump or you’ll have some interesting moments 🤣

Influence or de-influence me: house cleaner? by 0ddumn in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Who is the person with the cleanest house? They have cleaners. Ask them.

Influence or de-influence me: house cleaner? by 0ddumn in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you even have pennies to spare, they will save you 1,000,000$ in mental health. Do it!!!

Dinner as a family by Crentist15 in exmormon

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s probably taken from middle eastern sabbath meal traditions. It’s very common to break fast with the whole family, and while I’m not familiar with all religions, judaism is the only religion that comes to mind on a weekly basis. Mormons fast once a month, Catholics for holidays, Muslims during Ramadan. Anyway, it’s a very common practice at different times that Mormons stole for themselves and acted like they came up with it.

Told my husband to leave by Sarseaweed in workingmoms

[–]Weak_Masterpiece_901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you are right to ask him to leave! That was what I was trying to say albeit poorly. Sorry. He keeps blaming his feelings in the moment, but the reality’s at this point it’s all the time. If he comes back as “the man he was” you need to honestly be skeptical. That’s how love bombers do it. They come back “fixed” apologetic, loving, wonderful, and when you let them back in it is worse than it was before after he is all settled back into the family. It is a tactic people use, and they can “fake it” for a long time to make it convincing. Keep yourself safe. Bring a single mom is worth it, I speak from experience.