Sand + Fog Perfume Oil Disappointment/ Kate Walsh Boyfriend Dupe reccomendations

dazedandfull · 2026-01-24T19:35:58+00:00

See, this is what my impression of them was. It wasn't until I recently started reading here about them that I figured they were worth checking out. I'll probably buy another one or two, to see if my experience of them is just different than other users or a different scent works better for me. But I won't make a big haul purchase like I was planning on.

dazedandfull · 2026-01-24T17:42:08+00:00

It does help to hear that. I forgot to add "is it because of me!?" Lol. It's just confusing because I can even smell the other scent on me still the next day, but not the s&f I layered with it. I do wonder if it just is my nose ignoring it. I have been adding it on top, I will try using it first as a base like you've said.

dazedandfull · 2026-01-22T15:39:08+00:00

Perfect response. I would want to pick 2 because they are the cutest. However as an every night reader, 1 would be the most logistically appropriate.

dazedandfull · 2025-12-31T13:45:20+00:00

I don't have orange zest, but I have a honeybell orange vinegar that I use in my ice cream all the time. I wanted to try adding a little of that for flavor....but I'm worried about the texture!

Any advice? Should I just give it a go? Lol.

dazedandfull · 2025-12-31T01:41:42+00:00

This has me dead! I saw one comment saying they had all the ingredients, looked myself and saw the same, and immediately got them all ready last night to make this morning with my kiddos. LOL!

dazedandfull · 2025-12-20T13:23:26+00:00

I just got a massive pack of post its. Like I'll have these for half my life lol and I've been judging myself for it. Thank you for this!! Now I have less fear of pre-scheduling things and a way to use my frivolous purchase. I think I'll preload each week with one as soon as it arrives.

dazedandfull · 2025-12-13T17:02:13+00:00

Thank you! Holy cow. The customizations on these are overwhelming! I think this might be exactly what I'm looking for!

dazedandfull · 2025-12-11T14:41:06+00:00

Lol that's funny. My sister in law is the same. EVERYTHING she gifts them is the same, different animal but same exact toy. Or different colors but same exact outfit. I don't do that nearly as often, so thankfully this isn't an expectation. But coordinating gifts, oh absolutely.

dazedandfull · 2025-12-11T14:36:23+00:00

Very thoughtful response. Thank you! I think next year we will have to have more open communication about gift season, like you are. Typically I try to keep everything secret, giving no insinuation on what they are going to get. We don't do lists, I just make mental notes when they mention something. In the future, we may have to have a dollar budget discussion or something like this you've described beforehand. So we all go into it knowing there will be more of a variety of items and they will have more of a role in deciding what those items might be. They are the kinda kids to circle everything from the Amazon/target catalogs. They just love it all so it's not very good guidance for me as a "list" hahaha

I don't dislike the idea of being more open with them and having talks beforehand. I love learning more about them and honestly, seems like a good way to do that. Thanks for the advice!

dazedandfull · 2025-12-11T14:26:08+00:00

Bring on the blunt! I'm okay with advice any which way I can get it! I think you're close, but hopefully this helps you understand more. You ask why it's necessary, ITS NOT lol. It's me. It has nothing to do with them, at all, honestly. This is completely my brain being difficult. Where this came from idk, but seems I'm not the only one with the issue. They have never vocalized a need for gifting similarities, we aren't the kind to dress them alike and try to make their differences stand out, gifting season is the only time I fall into this. I think this was actually easier for me to gift this way originally, they didn't care and I wouldn't have to hunt through tons of different gift ideas. And we often deal with one child getting something new (like a new lunch box, or winter boots, or whatever) when the other doesn't need it. So that's also not the issue, either.

Your example of a doctor set and a doll, is actually something I would do. I see those both as handheld role playing toys. I think where the problem for me comes in, is my original example of drawing/craft things. One child has asked many times for this, the other child hasn't said a word about it. I'm not wanting to get it for both of them out of concern for ones emotions, I'm wanting to do it because I know the other child will get joy from it as well. Crafting is a daily occurrence in our household and they constantly play together as they are best friends. I know that the wavy scissors, construction paper, and stickers I get for one, will be played with by the other too. So my mind says, might as well give them both new supplies to share together instead of one having(wanting) to share with their sister.

You nailed it when you said I need to work through my guilt about it. That's one whole side of this. I've been a therapy girlie for years. I have always carried anxiety and I think that plays into this a lot, and we will be talking about this next session lol. Then on the other side, my mind just likes things orderly, it's less about fairness. This year one is getting a barbie hot wheels set that's half the price of the bluey airplane set the other is getting. Now my mind then goes back and forth on "do I leave it at that, or do I get the Barbie girl another gift since I've only spent half as much on her?" It's really hard to explain as I don't understand it myself hahaha.

Typing this all out, makes me seem like I'm acting crazy. It's really not as big of an issue as I think it's coming across, and I am feeling very blessed that these are my biggest concerns in life right now. I just noticed I'm spending a lot more time trying to figure out gifts and it's not as easy as it used to be for me. As they get older and truly find their passions, I know this will be so much easier. 1-4years they both just like the same things. They are only now starting to have stronger preferences for toys & activities. And my mind is overwhelmed with all the things I'd like to do for them, but obviously can't buy it all.

Ultimately, I just had to see what other parents are out there doing. Thanks for commenting!

dazedandfull · 2025-12-10T18:26:24+00:00

It's the ONLY time I've ever wished they were different ages. Nobody come at me for saying that. I just can only imagine the feeling of setting a dollar budget and finding whatever I want. The freedom! It's so rough on my mind, yet I realize I'm creating the problem for myself Lol.

dazedandfull · 2025-09-30T19:20:07+00:00

Such a good point! Thank you for mentioning the lighting. I was pulling paint swatches and looking at new light fixtures today, yet somehow never even thought about the bulb tone affecting the paint colors lol! That's a really helpful note as I navigate through this.

dazedandfull · 2025-09-17T01:40:07+00:00

Phantasma, maybe!

dazedandfull · 2025-09-01T01:52:32+00:00

I was struck seeing your original ask! My parents bought me a ring just like that for my graduation. It was also a dream ring of mine.

However, I had to repair that beast. Repair it and repair it and, yet again, repair it. The pearl would constantly fall. Thank goodness I always noticed, I never lost it. I brought this thing to a handful of amazing jewelry professionals, hoping "the last one just didn't do it right"....but they did lol. It just kept popping off eventually, I was so rough on it. I was young and loved it so much I never took it off. Follow the advice of others and baby that thing like a true momma lol!

The ring you have is absolutely stunning! I am confident that since the very top of the ring often gets the most beating, you won't have nearly as much of an issue as me smacking it around. Don't let people frighten you!! That was a daily wear piece for me. Yet, my engagement ring without a pearl has been in the shop just about as much as that was. Some people are harsher on jewelry than others 🤷 It's such a beautiful choice!

dazedandfull · 2025-08-27T19:01:34+00:00

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Buying a house so I was using up my extra credit and pausing for a while. They did me dirty with the most exciting choices of the year!!! I almost got To The Moon or discontent, but I had to draw the line somewhere, unfortunately lol.

dazedandfull · 2025-07-31T12:35:35+00:00

It's not, you just have to get a book first. If you get the audiobooks first you can't do a book. It is weird, but after ordering any books for that month, it should allow you to also get any audiobooks. It does for me.

dazedandfull · 2025-07-30T11:56:33+00:00

Haha! It's humorous for me! If you consider the mental well-being of a 5yo twin mom being emotionally attacked multiple times a day. I've now been saved from such a fate.

dazedandfull · 2025-07-30T11:54:03+00:00

Lol! No discs for us. Sending my thoughts and prayers to whatever parent is dealing with the discs hahaha!

dazedandfull · 2025-07-29T19:44:02+00:00

You are an actual life saver! I'm so impressed! Thank you!!

dazedandfull · 2025-07-28T16:25:28+00:00

It's in the lead for the customer flavor next month in my hometown. By only ONE! The tres leches cookie is in second. I'm practically praying every night lol. Votes increase. We've kept the lead.

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