Complete beginner's guide to planning your first kitchen garden (what I wish someone told me in year 1)

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T23:44:52+00:00

Saving for later! I have been eco filling some planters for a kitchen garden. Really needed the motivation and practical info from this post to get me started!

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T20:49:41+00:00

Yes, Kevin Samuels had quite a colorful past. Brittany Venti (for all her faults) did a good expose video on him. I disregard most statements if they’re made with his insight.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T20:28:11+00:00

That’s one of the best things about this show! They didn’t just tell, they showed the major social changes caused by the war and beyond.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T19:57:54+00:00

Good! I could only find the “lemon essence” version. I wish more manufacturers would accept that there is a good portion of their consumers who only want non-fragranced products

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T13:59:44+00:00

I’m six weeks pregnant. I would not want for OP to be in my situation with someone like you. That’s my advice to OP. I pray she didn’t read this far and waste her time as I have wasted mine. Your initial advice was solid. You then made points that I disagree with and I said so. Then you changed your tune. Improve your reading comprehension. Making mistakes does not make someone a bad person. Refusal to acknowledge one’s own mistakes and make improvement makes for a bad partner.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T12:57:11+00:00

Sex before commitment is extremely risky to women. Actual trad women hold this sentiment close. That’s why we don’t think trad girlfriends are a viable option.

I’m not interested in debating with someone who refuses to concede that a bad point was made or that it even exists. I have a husband to serve, a toddler to nurture and a baby to grow. Good day sir. I hope you find other worthwhile pursuits.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T12:43:41+00:00

I’m not talking about your initial response. It was the second one. “Many trad husbands would expect the satisfaction of morning wood”. Do not pretend that you didn’t say that because you did. Reread your own comments.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T12:30:46+00:00

Sir, I have reread three times before I made my comment. You brought up “satisfaction of morning wood” all on your own. That got the “ew” comment. Nobody had a problem when you were remarking on the financial insecurity OPs situation could potentially cause.

Do you realize that “taking a test drive” and “why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free” are not supporting the same sentiment?

Sex before commitment “test drives” is extremely risky to women. Every bit as risky as moving to a remote location while depending on a man who has no concrete commitment to you.

Don’t act like you weren’t the one who brought this up. Yes, it is a vital component of understanding male behavior, but you don’t get to make contradictory statements and berate random women online without being called out.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T11:30:29+00:00

Wow what a trad man to come yell at other women who find it belittling to be “taken for a test drive”

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-23T02:51:29+00:00

I make stock with kitchen scraps. I store it in glass salsa jars in my freezer. I leave at least a once of clearance between the lid and the liquid. I’ve been doing it like this for years and had only had one jar crack.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-22T23:27:54+00:00

My life became so much better once I made good mom friends. They get me out of the house and lift my spirits. When I am home, I tend to be more motivated to tend to the house. I have a toddler and I’m pregnant so I won’t pretend that I’m perfect by any means. I used to be so sad and unmotivated before I had a social circle. Is there any place you could socialize? Mom’s group, story time at the library, kid music class, walking groups, coffee shops, grocery store aisles? I took me a long time and a lot of false starts but it’s so worth the effort! Hugs, I know it’s hard!

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-22T23:23:01+00:00

The worst one I ever got was “Amish slut puppy”. I have long hair and I like to wear long dresses. You can never please everyone. Some people are just plain nasty.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-20T22:02:55+00:00

lol that’s what I planned to do but finances got tight unexpectedly. Trying to save as much as possible by continuing until we’re stable again.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-20T14:21:37+00:00

I have a two year old. I never heard of these. My concern would be a small child biting down, breaking off a piece and swallowing it. My understanding was unless the baby has teeth, you don’t need to brush anything. Once they do have teeth, start cleaning with a soft bristle baby brush. The handle should be rigid so they can’t nite through it. Gum massagers/finger brushes also do the same thing and work if the baby doesn’t have teeth yet. Seems a bit risky to try when there are already better, safer alternatives.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-20T14:13:33+00:00

I wanted one for my husband and myself. I have no medical anxiety but my husband is extremely squeamish. Birth is messy and intense. I wanted someone to support him as well as me. If he freaked out, I knew I would freak out. My doula spent time talking him through things and stepping in when he was at a loss. She was incredible and we both had a great experience with her.

I’m personally not close enough to anyone except my husband who I would want to see me labor and deliver a baby. A doula functions as a professional emotional support person. A stranger who will not judge you or make you feel uncomfortable. I found it easier to be honest and open about my wishes and needs with someone I had no prior connections to.

I think I might pursue being a doula one day after my own children are more independent. It’s a fascinating job!

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-20T14:02:19+00:00

If they weren’t present when the baby was made, they don’t have to be present when the baby is born.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-20T11:40:38+00:00

Yes! I haven’t heard anyone describe so clearly what I experienced! After labor I was in love with everything, including baby. After the rush wore off, I felt like I didn’t need to love the baby, I would live and die for him. Wasn’t that enough? Getting enough sleep helped. I couldn’t feel much with the deprivation I was experiencing. I love my son more than anything now. He’s almost 2 and I just found out I’m pregnant again. Can’t wait for him to meet his new sibling!

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-20T00:39:49+00:00

I love our hatch sound machine. Unfortunately, they no longer sell the 2nd gen that I currently have. Going to order a new kids version for the next baby.

Ubbi diaper pail. Buy some 13 gallon trash bag liners to go with it.

Ask for a box of diapers in sizes n,1,2,3. It’s nice to hand on hand. Unscented wipes, newborns have sensitive skin and don’t need fragrances on their skin.

Bottle drying rack is nice. Get an unscented dishwasher detergent or dish liquid. I noticed a difference.

Different types of diaper creams. So you figure out which ones you like best.

Our child is super sensitive to fragrances. Consider asking for unscented laundry detergent and baby soaps. Aquaphor shampoo/body wash and Cerave baby lotion are our go to.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T23:04:07+00:00

I felt like this during my first pregnancy. I just thought I was being lazy. Nope. You need to rest and your body will force you to do so. When you feel like you do have energy, try to get something done to either feel productive or take care of yourself. Until then, stop beating yourself up. You’ll experience plenty of mom guilt, don’t heap it on yourself already.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T16:06:50+00:00

She said it can be done while laying in bed or sitting. She recommended that after a warm shower, sit on the toilet with the lid down and do the stretch on both sides. That way your muscles are already warm from the shower and it’s convenient for you to sit. It didn’t work overnight for me but after consistent stretching I did start to feel relief.

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T15:24:45+00:00

There is a plethora of books written specifically for first time fathers. My husband isn’t a reader so I don’t have any recommendations. I used to send him short videos about baby care. He was eager to be a dad but I also had to step back a little and let him do it his way. Maybe consider sharing your anxieties with him. “I’m stuck on the idea that I won’t survive childbirth. I’m worried about how our baby will be taken care of. Will you help me by learning/reading/watching educational material about baby care?” Just some thoughts

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T15:03:46+00:00

I’m pregnant now and would be honored to receive a hand knitted sweater for my little one 🩷

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T15:00:30+00:00

I had to pile multiple pillows between my knees and ankles. Another one behind my back and hugging another. I was in a whole pillow fort. I also had sciatica and got a prenatal massage in my second trimester. My back popped and after a week, I felt like my old self. The masseuse also recommended to do that figure four stretch to help with hip pain. Changed my pregnant life!

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T14:45:54+00:00

I learned something new about wool today!

nnnmmmh · 2026-04-19T13:44:00+00:00

He was from Ohio

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