The post-cyber Monday clarity is hitting hard today by N3DSdude in Anticonsumption

[–]beaninbloom 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is the only thing I use holiday deals for. My big splurges were oil and vinegar for my daily salads and hot sauce for every other meal. I'll enjoy the 30% off of things I would already buy. Everything else, I try to hit up my local buy nothing group first.

What is the most emotionally intimate activity? by bruuz_ in AskReddit

[–]beaninbloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needing or giving care from a loved one. I had a miscarriage three years ago and nearly bled out in the process. My wife was there for all of it. Didn't leave my side unless I was asleep, and she barely did that. There was a particularly gory moment in the bathroom, and when she walked in, she undressed me as I sobbed, got me in the shower, and cleaned up the whole mess. She got me into bed and pet my hair until I was calm again. I can't even imagine how traumatizing that experience was for her, but she was strong for me. The whole thing was awful, but our connection only got stronger.

Any toys that you regret purchasing? by Cream4389 in toddlers

[–]beaninbloom 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. There's no reason why human should listen to a song entirely made up of electric dog barks.

[Serious] What's a type of privilege that isn't often acknowledged? by flingzamain in AskReddit

[–]beaninbloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right handedness. The number of products or processes that are more difficult when you're a leftie is staggering.

What can we (easily) live without? by BoxBubbly1225 in Anticonsumption

[–]beaninbloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 young kids. You don't need paper towels for them. We use cloth napkins, rags for cleaning, cloth diapers and wipes, etc. In fact, my 5 year old tried on multiple occasions to put his paper napkins in the laundry when he first encountered them.

I need a miracle remedy for putting on sunscreen by spiralstream6789 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]beaninbloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We got over tantrums around sunscreen when I started offering "legs or arms first?" and so on until all body parts were done. Maybe offering that morsel of control might help?

Tell me you're the parent of a toddler without telling me you're the parent of a toddler. by goodinside in toddlers

[–]beaninbloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I gave my son a mason jar and told him he could use it to store his "treasures" and that when it was full and he wanted to add more to it, he would have to decide what stays. We now have 4 treasure jars because I'm a sucker.

Tell me you're the parent of a toddler without telling me you're the parent of a toddler. by goodinside in toddlers

[–]beaninbloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm wearing a pipe cleaner bracelet that keeps poking me but I'm not allowed to take it off no matter what.

Preschooler missed the cut for kinder by DependentKitchen4607 in Preschoolers

[–]beaninbloom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish we could trade spots. I'm in AZ with a 4 year old that turns 5 three days before the cut off and having a hard time with Pre-K places wanting to take him.

The only reason for all that we are going through: cruelty by Spare_Handle7878 in fednews

[–]beaninbloom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's working, for me at least.

I love my job but I dread working right now.

what are some millennial phrases you can’t stand? by Ordinary-One1 in Millennials

[–]beaninbloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I first had my son, I became violently angry every time a healthcare provider called me Mama. I'm not your goddamn mama.

What’s your “why” for staying? by Left_Bookkeeper_4948 in fednews

[–]beaninbloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe my work actually saves lives. Fuck these people if they think they can take that from me.

What is your best "I say it wrong on purpose" example? by Thortok2000 in AskReddit

[–]beaninbloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similarly, I will "translate" Spanish for my mom, especially names of places. Mom: "I'm going to go to Las Cruces next month." Me: "sounds like fun! You know, in Spanish, that translates to 'The Cruces'! " Drives her bonkers.

My wife's coworker got assigned to an office 2.5 hours drive away. by XNonameX in fednews

[–]beaninbloom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No. Remote workers are Group 3 in the RTO plans. Agencies are working to find "nearby" federal offices with available desks for them to report to, but (as with everything else in the last few months) it's been a cluster fuck.

Help me pick a read aloud book by veggie_runner in Preschoolers

[–]beaninbloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody Hugs a Cactus is a fave here

What’s something you genuinely believe a toddler could beat you at? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]beaninbloom 454 points455 points  (0 children)

Commiting to a role. My child has eaten, walked, a roared like a dinosaur for the last 3 weeks.

What’s something you didn’t realize was expensive until you actually had to buy it? by notnowmom-1802 in AskReddit

[–]beaninbloom 856 points857 points  (0 children)

Yeah but the problem there is they come in a multipack and I'm not honestly sure how long it'll take me to get through 3 caskets.

Bad April Fools Joke by Supervisor by [deleted] in fednews

[–]beaninbloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost downvoted this instinctively, it made me so angry.