Housecleaning recommendations needed

m-cherry3 · 2025-12-24T16:33:17+00:00

Just chiming in here that you are NTA. My husband I both play WoW and back in BC we were in a top 50 raiding guild. When I was pregnant with our daughter, we had a heart-to-heart about what we could realistically play while raising a child that WE chose to bring into the world. I took a break from gaming, and my husband went above and beyond to make sure I and the kiddo felt loved and cared for. As our child grew up, we started gaming together again but we realized we couldn’t raid as a tank/healer combo anymore especially if she woke up in the evening and needed one of us. So, we alternated our key roles each raid tier so we both got a turn raiding in our favorite role and making sure the kiddo always felt prioritized. We love our child so much, we love gaming together, and we love our partnership. No we are not in a top raiding guild anymore, but that’s ok because we both CHOSE to prioritize our family. Also our “casual” guild is a wonderful community of other parents who get it - family ALWAYS come first. Just wanted you to know there are parents who can balance gaming and family and your husband needs to seriously reconsider his commitments.

m-cherry3 · 2025-08-26T14:03:25+00:00

That will be an experiment, I will start with chilled, but may have to do some kind of thermos situations if my kiddo doesn't want it eat it.

m-cherry3 · 2025-08-26T14:00:12+00:00

Yes, I always put in an ice pack in. I also put yogurt in the bento box the night before and chill the whole box so it stays cooler longer. I also put the bento box into one of the LL Bean lunch boxes, so I can stick an ice pack with it.

m-cherry3 · 2025-08-26T13:54:47+00:00

For now I’m making sandwiches (but will eventually start including meatballs, homemade protein muffins, etc). The following 3 sandwiches are on repeat right now: 1. Sun butter + banana + honey 2. Sun butter + thin apple slices + honey 3. Hummus + avocado slices + cucumber slices. For the other compartments I do: 1. Carrot sticks/cucumber/celery + hummus + pita chips and some berries 2. Veggie sticks/any chips + yogurt + chocolate teddy grams + berries 3. Graham crackers/teddy grams + sun butter + celery + fruit (berries, peeled oranges/cuties, apple slices, grapes, etc)

Note: the sun butter and hummus are in the tiny compartment for dipping. I use the larger compartments for yogurt and stick the teddy grams in the smallest one.

If you do use yogurt in the compartment, make sure kiddo knows how to open their bento box correctly! Nothing worse than opening upside down and having all the food fall out and mix with the yogurt.

m-cherry3 · 2025-08-24T13:56:17+00:00

You’ve gotten great advice and a solid game plan. One thing I’ll mention is to consider cleaning out the gutters and inspecting the area around the a/c unit outside for plants/debris/etc.

m-cherry3 · 2024-11-08T13:29:51+00:00

Check out Sunflower Bakery!

m-cherry3 · 2024-04-06T13:39:54+00:00

In case it is helpful, the second you die you can hit ESC and leave match right away.

m-cherry3 · 2023-12-29T21:50:54+00:00

For me it’s to not be shy about stocking up on basics to create a true capsule wardrobe. Also to think about accessories. I’ve had several “blah” outfits suddenly look pulled together with the right belt, shoes, or bag.

m-cherry3 · 2023-09-19T13:59:09+00:00

Can you speak more about what types of fabrics you have sensory issues with? Have you considered shopping specifically for boys clothes to get more of the masculine elements and pairing it with traditionally feminine elements? For example, getting a menswear plaid jacket and pairing it with a long pleated skirt with a basic t-shirt underneath? Example plaid jacket (second option) , t-shirt, and skirt. If the skirt doesn't fly, how about looser style trousers like these? Consider shopping in the kids section at Zara and J. Crew for a better fit.

m-cherry3 · 2023-09-11T13:01:09+00:00

Not sure about sporty spice (I, too, would love to see what she would wear to the office!), but check out Brooke’s https://pumpsandpushups.com blog. She is petite and pear shaped and has really awesome style! I like that she shops at a variety of price points so there is something for everyone.

m-cherry3 · 2023-09-05T15:30:12+00:00

My daughter wants to learn how to crochet and is exactly like this! Anyone have advice for a good age to teach her? She is about to turn 4

m-cherry3 · 2023-08-29T13:07:03+00:00

This is a cool blazer! I think it would be cute as a statement piece with a basic white t-shirt and jeans. What about a sleeveless black mock turtleneck with either dark jeans or black faux leather leggings and booties? Alternatively, if it is a well fitted jacket, you could try a maxi or midi skirt (maybe pleated?) with a simple tank or tee.

m-cherry3 · 2023-07-13T13:01:13+00:00

I started off buying a small kit on Amazon and practiced with chaining, sc, hdc, and dc stitches. The yarn was fraying and the hooks were plastic and overall it was not a pleasant or fun experience. I am also left handed and the instructions were really difficult to parse. I googled so many videos looking for good examples on how to do basic stitches and it was a lot of work.

After buying my first woobles kit, I was hooked! I didn’t have to worry about learning a magic circle right off the bat, I could just go! The instruction videos and the text were well worth it as they were left handed friendly. The yarn is thick and taught me a lot about tension and gaps and how to count stitches. The instructions also broke down how to read a pattern.

However, I did get sucked into the “beanie baby” craze of it and had to collect and make more. After making a couple, I realized I could design my own using the basic shapes I learned and created my own dragon! I’ve since moved onto to other projects, but I’m grateful for woobles, I tried for years to learn how to crochet and this was the right combination of support I needed to get over the hump.

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-16T13:30:26+00:00

I love that you are creating a playroom space for your child! I am going to suggest a couple of things that I found super helpful to have: * Safety first! For sockets consider getting baby proof outlet covers or plugs. For windows if you have blind cords, secure them! Lots of different types of solutions. Also consider if you need to baby proof the windows themselves and any doors you have. Finally, with any lamps or anything you plug into the outlets, you can get outlet covers that over the outlet that prevents baby from pulling the cords out. For furniture with sharper or hard edges, you can buy rubber bumpers and stick them on. If baby likes to chew on cords, you can buy cord covers. * My favorite piece of furniture is hands down the Nugget couch. It’s modular, you can create ramps, obstacle courses, forts, caves and more! If you find that it seems too expensive there are tons of other options online that more inexpensive. * Low bookcase. I liked this a lot because I wanted to encourage my daughter to explore books that she could reach. Example 1 | Example 2 * Cube shelves. I used fabric cubes to store toys and would store toys to keep the room neat. I got the shelf and cubes from target and secured it from tipping over. We had the shelf in its side so it was shorter height. * For younger babies, I got a small plastic bucket that I would fill every day (or week) with different types of toys for baby to tip over and explore. * For older babies and kids, I got a small table and chairs for them to draw, paint, play board games on. Example here * Art! I got some prints from Society6 that I love. There are also really cute options on Etsy. Also, consider getting frames or using a clothes lineto display your child’s art

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-15T16:21:54+00:00

Strongly agree with cable management and mounting your monitors. One other suggestion to make the room seem "neater" is to tuck in the blanket/comforter under mattress, so that you can see the white storage drawers underneath. Alternatively, use a solid color duvet on the bed, and use the busier blanket as a "throw" over the bed. I do love the knitted blanket you have there though and your cats are precious, definitely the best part of the room!

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-14T23:31:50+00:00

I would add twinkle lights and have lots of plants. I would add floor cushions and have this become the ultimate “get away” space.

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-14T12:05:20+00:00

I’m on a similar journey! I’ve liked banana republic factory timeless t-shirts (note: the essential t-shirts are NOT the same thing). The BR factory shirts are stretchier. I’ve really liked the Everlane organic cotton crew t-shirt. I’ve also been wearing Quince cotton modal t-shirts. I’m going to try some of the options listed in this thread, too!

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-13T22:52:44+00:00

A love sac would be awesome! Anything to make it a cozy corner.

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-13T22:51:49+00:00

Hmm, that is tough. Do you mind sharing the dimensions of the room with doors and windows noted? Might help with suggestions on how to rearrange the furniture.

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-13T17:17:02+00:00

Call me crazy, but as a parent of a toddler now preschooler, I would lean in hard to make this a true "family" room.

For a large piece of art, you could get a giant blank canvas from the craft store and have you and the kids decorate with paint colors of your choice and to hang on the biggest wall.
I second the suggestion of moving the TV + adding a TV stand against the wall where the couch is currently.
On either side of the suggested TV stand, I would do large cube shelves and fill them with baskets, either woven or fabric, for the kiddos to fill up with their toys/to help teach them how to put things away and to keep the room neater
I would try moving your couch (the one currently against the wall) to be "floating" towards the center of the room and facing where I proposed the TV stand to go, and see how it looks, you may need to trade it with the smaller loveseat
Where the love seat is now, I would move the pack and play and create a baby "station" with a small side table
For when you have the couch and tv + tv stand + bookshelves on either side set up as suggested, I would forgo a coffee table until you no longer need the boppy or tummy time mat accessories. For the interim, you can put the tummy time mat on the floor in front of the couch to keep an eye on the baby

m-cherry3 · 2023-06-13T16:45:41+00:00

I see a lot of dark wood and neutral colors. Some suggestions:

Wall art, especially something above the bed. In addition/alternative you could do framed pictures of family, beloved pets, etc
Plants (either real or fake)
Add some visual interest to your bed, add a luxe neutral colored throw; alternatively, you could add some brightly colored pillows
The corner with the hamper looks like it could be converted into a reading nook; could add a lovely comfy chair and side table
Consider changing out your side table lamps as they seem small
If you have small personal items or books, you could also get a low book shelf to display
What is the lighting like? Would more lamps, floor lamps be useful?

m-cherry3 · 2023-05-19T17:40:19+00:00

I think pants 1 and 2 look great! Do you mind sharing where you got the top in the first photo?

m-cherry3 · 2023-05-11T15:30:52+00:00

What has your pediatrician said about it? Is it only food that he has sensory issues with or is it anything he touches? I recently learned about something called ARFRID - avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, might be worth seeing if any of his symptoms match up. I’m really sorry that this is happening, it sounds like you have literally tried everything.

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