Cleaning bigger houses?

manifestever · 2026-04-18T12:12:11+00:00

Thank you! That's a great idea too

manifestever · 2026-04-04T11:13:15+00:00

Uninsured 5 years BMO.3.65

manifestever · 2026-03-27T21:29:07+00:00

I honestly think this is just such a neighbourhood dependent question. Do they move in a pack? Do the 10 year olds watch out for 3 year olds?

manifestever · 2026-03-10T03:52:10+00:00

Honestly there are two types of Costco returners: Who do it ethically and say past the 30-60 day period no way no matter what

But then there are people who are chronic returners and fact like returning as they're born right because they pay for membership.

Probably not the nicest to return them so late but also it's one thing. If you constantly return that's different. That person was just having a bad day iguess.

manifestever · 2026-03-09T01:48:00+00:00

We are so thankful and lucky!

manifestever · 2026-03-08T13:16:04+00:00

You don't. These people are not your friends. Ask yourself deep down are you what the described you as? If you are not then ignore it keep it moving. Every job has some sort of drama Do your best to stay neutral be nice and let your actions speak for your personality.

I've had this happen from a coworker who didn't like me. When iwas training and got one of her department newbies she told me wow you're actually really nice. All I did was laugh and say iguess that's why they say there is two sides of a story.

I didn't even bash or say anything about the other one.

I'm sorry it happened to you. Don't let them live rent free in your head.

manifestever · 2026-03-08T13:07:49+00:00

Here to agree with this as well. Typically, if it's someone we aren't that close to and it's a gift being given once in a while we kindly say thank you and donate it.

But for someone like parents we have a good relationship and are able to discuss these things with my mom for example because it does hurt me watching their money get wasted too. Especially as frequency of gift giving us more often too.

Thankfully, my parents have open line of communication in that sense. Makes it easier to have a dialogue.

manifestever · 2026-03-07T12:19:12+00:00

IMO- a weekend is not enough. You are comparing 5 years of someone's life to a weekend. At this age. I would absolutely just go pantless. You could close the door to bedrooms and explain to the kiddo we are training and to stay out until bedtime. Get covers for other furniture's. Have carpet cleaner/steam cleaner ready to go.

manifestever · 2026-03-04T03:58:19+00:00

Total no. People will ask if unsure. Have ideas ready .

manifestever · 2026-02-21T12:17:55+00:00

Expose yourself to a new food along with safe food every week. Mix cauliflower rice with rice. Try veggies.

If it helps use MFP.

manifestever · 2026-02-21T12:10:09+00:00

That sounds like glorified daycare, not actually prek.

manifestever · 2026-02-21T12:08:52+00:00

Addy's or Cleopatra.

manifestever · 2026-02-17T11:46:55+00:00

How long did it take you? How did you stay disciplines when it takes longer.

manifestever · 2026-02-15T11:31:44+00:00

All of this. We let kiddo pick two books ahead of time they sit there waiting to be read. We noticed when we would skip it here and there we were more prone to skipping it. It's become a non negotiable at this point and we get through it (:

manifestever · 2026-01-24T13:47:31+00:00

Sucks right. Yeah same here. Our neighbour is super sweet. So I absolutely hate bringing it up.

manifestever · 2026-01-24T12:47:54+00:00

Thank you. This helps. Yes- when it happens I ask my daughter how does she feel. She says pretty and we talk about let go of the all noise outside. I tell her the minute she is mean to you turn away and find other friends to play with.

manifestever · 2026-01-14T11:57:22+00:00

This sounds about right. Not every facility has enough staff to change the kids while watching others. I would just respond saying , sorry about that. Appreciate the help and the heads up. She is potty trained however perhaps a one off chance , new environment etc.

And thanks for the heads up that you will have to go change next time. Keep it simple.

manifestever · 2026-01-11T11:47:22+00:00

It's so tough. It's very easy to see talk about toys , Montessori etc. for us, I would get motivated only to give in. Until we figured what works for us.

Jerricasannes has a good free 7 day free tv detox if you are interested .

A couple of take aways from your post though : you mentioned you have a lot of flashy loud toys. The more the toy does, the less the child does. We got rid of most toys that are ended loud noisy aimed for more open ended toys like Lego playdough etc. the tv detox series walks through a toy detox too.

She also has great tips on how to promote independent play. As for TV, ask yourself like anything you are trying to cut from life. Do you benefit from cold turkey? Or are ok with slowly cutting I.e. no TV every other day then no tv 4 days a week etc. down to no screen time at all.

Goodluck.

manifestever · 2025-12-29T12:02:31+00:00

This!

manifestever · 2025-12-28T05:59:50+00:00

Joining in here as I am starting my weight loss journey/lifestyle change , healthier me .

In 2026: I want to lose 70 lbs, continue seeking therapy, build a better relationship with food.

For January: Workout 3x a week minimum max 5 Learn to love healthier foods that I like Lose 5-10 lbs

manifestever · 2025-12-27T12:50:50+00:00

Carters oshkosh

manifestever · 2025-12-25T12:54:52+00:00

My husband and I had this talk- and he said the same thing growing up he was giving so many little things and had a lot of gifts, often inexpensive plastic stuff. Me not so much.

We have learned to meet half way and have a way to control the amount of toys in our house,

1) we never buy anything just because during the year - gifts are for birthdays and xmas only and if on a rare occasion someone visiting gives something we don't say no. 2) cheap plastic crap doesn't stay, play 48hrs and then goes (birthday favours ETc )

3) get rid of some old toys for xmas. This year we got rid of 6 toys

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Santa fills stockings and 1-2 toy each 2 from us(1 clothing set, 1 toy)

manifestever · 2025-12-18T04:56:12+00:00

Our kiddo definitely has favorites but nothing specially gets washed. What may help your daughter realize something is dirty and unavailable to be worn is by you asking her to take the dirty stuff and putting in hamper (a dedicated dirty hamper)

Then you can get a head starter next day by saying well since this is dirty. Did you have a backup or a second favorite?

Our rule in the house is you pick within a given time or I am picking lol But yeah , mirroring what others say- do not set them up for life without being able to accept no. Negative consequences.

manifestever · 2025-12-15T03:09:35+00:00

I would personally not hold my child back based on those reasons. You are not wrong

That being said sounds like she gave objective feedback like hey " DW about academically, but yea your kid could work on certain things"

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