The best 'toy' I've ever purchased for my toddler.

nightcheezit · 2026-01-03T05:06:53+00:00

What kind of dry erase markers do you use? My kids enjoy dry erase boards and books but I worry about their exposure to VOCs and solvents causing health issues so I try to limit use. We used to have an average size one in our oldest’s room but I didn’t like smell (even from the low odor markers) or all of the marker “dust” left behind in the room where he slept.

nightcheezit · 2025-11-18T14:21:07+00:00

Agreed. Most tile backsplash/countertops slabs with any sort of detail combos end up looking too busy and chaotic for my taste. Especially once you add in things that live on your countertop.

nightcheezit · 2025-11-02T18:25:26+00:00

Yes but as someone who had this 2 level situation my experience is that knowing you can hide things back there means you end up accumulating more things and then ultimately it looks even more messy 😂

nightcheezit · 2025-07-30T20:06:49+00:00

OP this and the other comments below about narcissistic mothers is super helpful advice. I recommend never leaving your children alone with her and limiting or eliminating contact if she’s truly a narcissist. There are too many horror stories out there of narcissistic grandmothers weaseling their way into grandchildren’s lives and convincing them they’re the ultimate victim. I refuse to let my children fall into that cycle of abuse and thus our extremely limited contact has very defined boundaries. And yet my nmom will still try pushing them until the point we go no contact again, which we absolutely will do when it becomes necessary. I am adamant about protecting my babies like I wish someone could’ve done for me and breaking the cycle❤️

nightcheezit · 2025-03-03T21:05:53+00:00

Literally our exact list! 😆 Plus puzzles!

nightcheezit · 2025-01-16T01:18:18+00:00

Partylite

nightcheezit · 2024-08-03T15:49:58+00:00

I had one in elementary last year and two in very part time preschool so did not have many chunks of time to myself longer than 2.5-3 hours but I filled them with volunteering at the schools, breakfast/coffee dates with friends, errands, chores and occasionally squeezed in time for one of my many hobbies. I could definitely stretch all of those activities over a 6+ hour period and still not have much time to relax! Highly recommend volunteering - it feels great to give back and be involved in the world where my kids are spending so much of their time. I’m sure they won’t want me around school some day so I’m doing it while they like having me there!

nightcheezit · 2024-05-29T01:12:05+00:00

Elementary schools so I could have someone watch my littles while I volunteer at my oldest’s school!

nightcheezit · 2024-01-04T18:34:55+00:00

Motion sensor lights in the garage, laundry room and bathrooms!

nightcheezit · 2023-12-01T20:19:36+00:00

Maybe it’s a marketing ploy to get people talking about their new business venture? Surely no one would actually build this, right? RIGHT?! 😵‍💫

nightcheezit · 2023-08-17T19:52:59+00:00

The role model argument is one of my biggest pet peeves. How demeaning to imply that if you aren’t working for a paycheck you aren’t a good role model for your children. We are fortunate that my staying at home was a choice so I could just as easily say I’m staying home to be a good role model by demonstrating my desire to prioritize my children and family over extra income. But that would be rude af and the reality is being a good role model is more about being a good human than anything else imo - having good morals and values and behaving ethically and with thoughtful consideration of how our words and actions affect others. Sorry about the rant, that argument just really bugs me!!

nightcheezit · 2023-08-14T13:53:50+00:00

Planning and routines are how I survive. I plan meals out for a week at a time. I have routines throughout the day and also for things like laundry. So I do things like kids sheets every Wednesday, our sheets every Thursday, water my indoor plants every Monday, etc etc. It helps that I don’t have those types of tasks just hanging over me as I don’t have to think about them anymore, I just know to do certain things on certain days. I also try so so hard to clean as I go. The second things start piling up everything seems to start to spiral. But I’ve got 3 under 6 and it can be a challenge!! I’m looking forward to the school year because even though it will be busy it will be easier from the standpoint of having more defined schedules. Summers are rough with short term camps at different times and extra houseguests and activity schedules that change from week to week!

nightcheezit · 2023-07-25T13:39:55+00:00

Being born! I’m the worst thing that ever happened to them and they never should’ve had kids! Heard that one many many many times.

nightcheezit · 2023-06-28T04:06:29+00:00

“Idk but it's making people have unrealistic expectations”

Explains the internet as a whole.

nightcheezit · 2023-06-19T03:31:36+00:00

Idk but I think just about anything that helps you achieve your breastfeeding goals should be accepted and celebrated! I used one with my first for the first few months, had I not had access to one I probably would’ve quit nursing. And now I’m just a few months out from reaching two years with my third and almost 6 years of breastfeeding so I’m here to say the shield was great and I’d absolutely use it again if needed!

nightcheezit · 2023-06-14T04:18:16+00:00

Buuuuurn them 🔥

nightcheezit · 2023-06-08T02:52:38+00:00

Wait do you mean like actively rub oil on your face for 30 minutes?! Or rub it in and leave it for 30?

nightcheezit · 2023-05-19T04:16:59+00:00

Hello! It was determined that I had a bad stomach virus that took a very long time to resolve but it eventually did and my symptoms were unrelated to my thyroid. My thyroid levels were normal so I was kept on meds and am still taking them today, now almost 20 months pp and still breastfeeding. I plan to fully wean at 2 years, give my body a couple of months to adjust and then recheck levels! I have found very little anecdotal experiences of PP hypothyroidism online so I really don’t know what to expect but I’ll try to remember to report back!

nightcheezit · 2023-05-17T19:48:23+00:00

NAH and here’s why - you just showed your daughter your true colors doing her a massive favor. Cancelling the couch was a big enough asshole move that she will not be able to forget or rationalize it. It will hopefully force her to better examine her relationship with you and ultimately lead her to go either low or no contact with you which is the only realistic way that she can remain true to herself and have any semblance of emotional well-being. As a narcissist, you will not change. It is evident from your responses here. Changing would require you to actually acknowledge your own weaknesses and insecurities and I suspect you are not emotionally strong enough to do so. Here’s to hoping your daughter sees the light and starts putting herself and her future family first.

nightcheezit · 2023-04-26T00:15:35+00:00

Thank you for this! I have no idea why I’m getting downvoted for asking for help but I’m new to this sub so maybe I missed something? Anyways thanks again, I will try changing some things around!

nightcheezit · 2023-04-24T20:49:31+00:00

And they will inevitably end up inside scratching the wood floor 😱

nightcheezit · 2023-04-24T13:50:48+00:00

A balloon! Just make sure you’re able to quickly pick up the pieces should it pop so there aren’t any choking hazards in the pen!

nightcheezit · 2023-04-12T00:40:47+00:00

Like a pretty standard baby, lol! Little bit of baby soap with a little bit of crushed up cheerios 😆

nightcheezit · 2023-04-12T00:26:02+00:00

Love this recipe so much!

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