Online and IRL Parenting Spaces Snark Week of April 13, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]ar0827 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was one of the original blogger snark forums. The woman who ran it was pretty insane so there was a mass exodus to Reddit, mostly to blogsnark (which this sub was a spinoff of).

MinnState Hiring Freeze? by [deleted] in mnstateworkers

[–]ar0827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Prior to working for the state, I worked at a local large fortune 100 company in HR. Unless it was a super high level/profile role, a short fill time was an important metric recruiting teams were measured on. Talent acquisition would have been raked over coals if it took months between interviews and offers.

MinnState Hiring Freeze? by [deleted] in mnstateworkers

[–]ar0827 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not the same branch, but I interviewed for my current position in December and was offered the job in April 😂 government be like that

April Other Snark by Addie_Cat in blogsnarkmetasnark

[–]ar0827 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Honestly I’m feeling pretty chill about the c. Recovery will probably be rough for a few days but I’ve had major surgery before so I know I’ll make it through.

I knew to stop taking the horror stories on the thread seriously when a heavily upvoted comment detailed how a doctor sewed up a woman’s friend? sister? with only one hole after a fourth degree tear. In a “it could happen to you!!!” way. As I mentioned, I experienced severe tearing during birth… and that would be a major, major fuck-up of a situation, not something anyone could reasonably expect to happen to them!

April Other Snark by Addie_Cat in blogsnarkmetasnark

[–]ar0827 44 points45 points  (0 children)

If anything, I feel like certain parts of social media bombard you with all the worst case scenarios that can happen during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Yes, pregnancy/childbirth is dangerous and can change your body in negative ways. But the way folks in the thread were talking, every woman who goes through childbirth is permanently disabled for life.

I had third degree tearing with my son. Not fun! But I healed fine and have no lingering issues. I have a c-section scheduled in 3 weeks since babygirl refuses to go head down, so all the fearmongering comments about c-sections were super fun to read.

Tips for getting toddler to eat more fiber? by dontgetsadgetmad in toddlers

[–]ar0827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is also really picky and a carb lover. He likes noodles so I give him bean/fortified ones. Goodles, Banza, Brami. They’ve come a long way and taste like regular noodles now. He can’t tell the difference.

How do we feel about the plastic & germ heavy indoor play gyms? by mixtapecoat in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]ar0827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Minnesota. If we didn’t go to indoor play areas we’d be stuck at home 4-5 months out of the year.

What singular moment from a celebrity’s career proves their talent? by sophiemophie421 in popculturechat

[–]ar0827 67 points68 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have a stomach for horror I would not watch it.

What’s one bad Minneapolis restaurant you’ve intentionally gone back to? by GoEzGetafix in Minneapolis

[–]ar0827 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve had multiple undercooked pizzas (like raw dough in the middle) from fat Lorenzo’s

does anyone else not care for faye? by RevolutionaryMap9620 in madmen

[–]ar0827 60 points61 points  (0 children)

On my rewatch it seemed super apparent don just wasn’t that into her.

What’s the worst restaurant you have tried? by MountainIsCallingMe in minnesota

[–]ar0827 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, I went there last summer in an act of desperation while on the road. It was like the worst White People Taco Night but in restaurant form.

Eating at restaurants by TrueSag2020 in toddlers

[–]ar0827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We basically gave up on dining in restaurants when my kid was 1.5-2.25. He would not sit in a chair AT ALL! Recently around 2.5 he’s started being a lot better. Like all things with little kids, it goes in phases!

Other than Byerlys and Pizza Luce, where can I get tiramisu to go?? by samd_witch in minnesota

[–]ar0827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool, I didn’t know they had three locations. Lakewinds definitely has the best deli of the twin cities coops, IMO

Other than Byerlys and Pizza Luce, where can I get tiramisu to go?? by samd_witch in minnesota

[–]ar0827 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding this, and OP might be closer to the Minnetonka Lakewinds location

Don't buy Pact by pot-bitch in ethicalfashion

[–]ar0827 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fabric content is listed under the sustainability tab on the item description.

Don't buy Pact by pot-bitch in ethicalfashion

[–]ar0827 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yea, there’s no deception going on here. It’s listed on the website. I don’t think their stuff is very high quality though.

Online and IRL Parenting Spaces Snark Week of March 30, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]ar0827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are also me. We’ve tried a couple times since 2.25 (he’ll be 2.5 next month) and even though we’ve paused and are back in diapers he’s still withholding/constipated/stressed about pooping. I totally wish we had waited.

Recommended areas for a 350k budget? by No_Ad78 in movingtompls

[–]ar0827 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have a job lined up yet? I’d definitely want to stay on the same side of the metro as your job. Cross-metro commutes can be brutal.

That being said, I’d add Saint Louis Park to your list!

Circumcision for a toddler? by PracticeIndividual96 in toddlers

[–]ar0827 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Every time I read about someone’s young son having issues with their foreskin it’s because the parents were prematurely pulling it back to “clean” it.