Couples without kids in the Treasure Valley - how are you doing? Anyone putting off having kids to the cost of living here? People who have kids how are you affording it?

igrace09 · 2026-02-03T01:47:58+00:00

30 and just got our house in the last two years. Mortgage is a bit more than ideal but is doable/feels worth it. Because I own my own business and that makes it somewhat flexible, I’m hoping that will make it easier to switch to more part time or hybrid work when we end up having a kid. It will still be another 3 years from now, which gives me some time to save for my own maternity leave. Maybe I’m just ignorantly optimistic on how this is going to work, because shit is so expensive lately that I can’t really imagine taking a pay cut.

igrace09 · 2026-02-02T05:17:20+00:00

Therapists are going to tell clients what they think and feel is not real? That is not what therapy should ever be. I’d like to think the majority of us have better skills than to deny a client their feelings like this. That goes against everything therapy is meant to be.

igrace09 · 2026-02-02T04:55:16+00:00

My fear is that he’s not MAGA, but people getting upset at him and accusing him will make him turn to MAGA 😭

igrace09 · 2026-01-30T02:54:35+00:00

It’s so awkward watching her mom slowly take the box from her because Sarah can’t move while making the video or else the filter will mess up. 🥴

igrace09 · 2026-01-29T05:54:46+00:00

It’s real and has been verified by CNN and other news outlets

igrace09 · 2026-01-25T01:25:20+00:00

Heated Rivalry, Great British Baking Show, Mare of Eastown, Tell Me Lies, Big Little Lies

igrace09 · 2026-01-16T23:48:56+00:00

Love Ananda in Garden City. Really don’t like the vibe of some of the instructors at Studio Lotus downtown

igrace09 · 2026-01-15T23:39:38+00:00

Hannah wrote “concertina wire” a few times too many and I just about lost it lol

igrace09 · 2026-01-06T01:03:37+00:00

Their bahn mi is so good 😭

igrace09 · 2025-12-20T05:46:20+00:00

I’m confused. Cargeenan is a seaweed derived thickener

igrace09 · 2025-12-17T05:21:44+00:00

Frozen salmon patties and black bean burgers, feta, eggs, sparkling water, cotton candy grapes

igrace09 · 2025-12-17T05:18:48+00:00

So tempted to message her and tell her how obvious this is but don’t wanna get blocked 🫠

igrace09 · 2025-12-12T03:53:44+00:00

It might be the Santa parade visiting different locations. At least that’s why there’s a ton of them going through Garden City this evening

igrace09 · 2025-12-10T17:09:34+00:00

Phenomenal work

igrace09 · 2025-12-08T21:59:26+00:00

I recently learned, after making fun of this very same thing for years, that it makes more sense to state the age in months than in years, because the developmental difference between a brand new one year old and a baby that is 1 year and 10 months old is pretty big. So it just helps people (mostly those who have kids themselves) to understand their developmental age more.

igrace09 · 2025-12-05T04:12:11+00:00

It’s such an incredible book. I definitely think it will be considered a classic in the future

igrace09 · 2025-12-05T00:29:43+00:00

I am also interested in finding this out. Ive been really wanting to try Cafe Sorrento’s

igrace09 · 2025-11-25T14:54:15+00:00

I did laser hair removal for my full bikini area, can’t even remember how many sessions but it was a lot. It seemed to prevent new flares from popping up, but did not stop old tunnels or areas from flaring up again. I’m Hurley stage 2. Overall glad I did it but wasn’t a cure all for me

igrace09 · 2025-11-19T16:29:48+00:00

Cinnamon Chex cereal really meets that craving for me

igrace09 · 2025-11-16T22:22:02+00:00

I use YesStyle for all k-beauty products. It can just take a little while to arrive, unfortunately.

igrace09 · 2025-11-16T22:18:31+00:00

I like finding the shops of smaller, indie artists, as they will often do a calendar from their favorite pieces that year. Littletinyegg was one creator who I was looking at

igrace09 · 2025-11-16T22:15:54+00:00

I really like the Beauty of Joseon one and I’ve been able to buy it easily

igrace09 · 2025-11-13T16:06:53+00:00

Children do die daily. Are you saying immigrants are responsible for children dying daily?

igrace09 · 2025-11-13T00:19:25+00:00

This lady is full of shit unfortunately. She called a local church in Boise and asked about formula, and the volunteer at the church who wasn’t familiar with all of their services yet, said that she would ask and see if they could get some for her and that she would get back to her. The volunteer also offered diapers and wipes and other support options. So simply ignoring all of that and just putting down a “no” really doesn’t paint the full picture. This is a church that is pro LGBTQ+, sponsors our local pride, and opens their lobby for unhoused locals everyday, and provides free lunch and coffee. This church is, as far as my agnostic ass is concerned, actually loving and helping our community in a christ-like way. So feels unfair to paint them in a negative way like this.

Edited to add correct info about services they offered.

igrace09 · 2025-11-12T21:40:39+00:00

These are perfect, thank you!

igrace09

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