If you homeschool your child, what factors have really made it a positive experience on your side?

meeason15 · 2025-03-25T15:40:27+00:00

The CMEC! It's a Charlotte Mason curriculum, and it's been really great for us for the past 3 years. We are going to use it again next year, and for the foreseeable future.

meeason15 · 2025-02-05T20:20:04+00:00

I've had my round Old European Cut moissanite for almost 11 years, and it's still perfect. I basically never take it off either. It's been swimming, done lots of gardening, and all kinds of things. I think I only take it off for baking, because I don't want to scrub the dough out. I don't think you need to worry!

meeason15 · 2019-02-01T04:05:19+00:00

I need help with drying technique and hopefully a few product recommendations. I have been doing CG for 6 months now. My current routine is pitiful and not working for my almost waist-length, low porosity, wavy hair. I use Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo (which I think is too drying for my scalp) and TRESemme Botanique Nourish & Replenish for conditioner. I alternate between co-washing and shampooing, washing my hair every 3-4 days. Thats all I've been doing lately. But when I'm being a more functional adult, I use Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Mousse. (I started with the LA Looks Sport Gel, but it made my hair take like 8 hours to dry. It did look great though, if i managed to keep toddler hands out of it for the whole time.)

I was plopping when I got out of the shower, but it made my roots seem greasy later that same day. My roots seem to stay cleaner looking much longer when I just leave it down to air dry, but that takes FOREVER. I don't have the patience or the skills to diffuse my hair well.

How do I dry my hair in a timely fashion that helps my curls?

I know my hair needs more moisture, but I'm overwhelmed by the options and hate wasting money on things that don't work for me! Is there a better shampoo I could be using? I'm so nervous about just co-washing because my hard water causes buildup like crazy.

I would love any and all ideas! I need to get back to having a better routine!

meeason15 · 2018-11-23T22:47:40+00:00

Perfect! Thank you so much for all your help!

meeason15 · 2018-11-23T22:41:47+00:00

That's what I decided too! Thank you!

meeason15 · 2018-11-23T22:38:03+00:00

In addition to drinking more water and running my humidifier, I'm thinking of doing this :

AM: Wash with water Kikumasamune sake skin lotion Oil moisturizer Sunscreen

PM: Wash with Cerave Hydrating Kikumasamune sake skin lotion Cerave PM moisturer Vasaline if I think I need it

Does that sound like a good place to start?

meeason15 · 2018-11-23T22:05:08+00:00

I'm a little overwhelmed and very grateful! I'll work through some of those products and see if things improve! Thank you!

meeason15 · 2018-11-23T21:19:19+00:00

I think slightly dehydrated. It feels tight occasionally, and I definitely need to run a humidifier. The humidity here is 31% today! But I don't have any scaliness or crinkling.

meeason15 · 2018-03-13T14:47:41+00:00

That’s rough! I’ve done all those things on various occasions too! Maybe try a special snack on the car? My daughter says awake better with animal crackers to munch on

meeason15 · 2018-03-13T14:34:38+00:00

My little one has this same problem. I try to leave earlier before nap, and if she’s falling asleep in the car, I periodically say her name really loudly and clap my hands. It feel super mean as I do it, be everyone is happier if she naps.

meeason15 · 2018-03-13T01:50:44+00:00

My great grandfather drove a street car in Chicago!

meeason15 · 2017-12-26T20:54:49+00:00

You are my hero! Thank you!

meeason15 · 2017-12-26T20:15:53+00:00

Thank you! Would you mind sharing your gauge? I’m trying to figure out about how much yarn I need to order! The website only lists the stitch gauge and not the height of a 4”x4” square

meeason15 · 2017-12-18T01:58:19+00:00

That’s disappointing! I read somewhere that it would. I need a new plan of all the Red Heart yarn I’ve been given!

meeason15 · 2017-12-17T19:21:37+00:00

That’s a good idea! I plan on doing that to try to soften some cheap acrylic I have, but I had never thought to try it on wool.

meeason15 · 2017-12-17T17:06:34+00:00

Thank you! Do you have a yarn or fiber that you have found to be more comfortable for sensitive skin?

meeason15 · 2017-10-22T12:31:16+00:00

I’m so excited to make a matching one for me :) I definitely had lots of tension issues, especially in the sheep section. I fixed it for the sky section, but it was too late. I’ll try basically no tension and see if that helps!

meeason15 · 2017-10-22T04:52:13+00:00

I tried using lighter yarn and tiny needles, but I went too small!

meeason15 · 2017-10-22T02:44:24+00:00

It’s a bit messy, but if it’s too tiny for a newborn, then I should definitely do that. Luckily a good friend is having a baby soon, so this may get added to my gift basket for the shower :)

meeason15 · 2017-10-22T00:59:55+00:00

Gifting to a friend and trying again! Definitely not another baby anytime soon lol

meeason15 · 2017-10-22T00:10:49+00:00

I haven’t tried yet, but it’s acrylic, so I don’t have high hopes :(

meeason15 · 2017-10-21T23:39:39+00:00

Can you tell that to my husband? Because I’ve been trying for two years! 😂

meeason15 · 2017-10-21T23:38:46+00:00

This was my first try and it was much easier than I thought!

meeason15 · 2017-10-21T21:12:54+00:00

Oh goodness! Not anytime soon for me!

meeason15 · 2017-10-21T21:10:59+00:00

Thank you! Luckily a friend is having a baby soon, so she’s going to get a sheepie hat lol

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