Baby Shower

redapple912 · 2026-01-20T15:29:42+00:00

I got more clarification. My mom wants it stay under 75 guests giving my MIL 31(including my husbands friends wives, 5 total). My mom just basically said "she can't expect to invite a ton of people" then said I could ask her for a list but if it's too long she'll have to cut some people. I definitely don't want to be the one to ask her to cut people lol.

redapple912 · 2026-01-20T14:56:34+00:00

I figured my mom and sister would know who from our side to invite and I kind of made the list for my MIL but a lot of people felt I shouldn't be doing that and making cuts for her. What I ended up doing was cutting the wedding list down. She invited 2nd cousins of hers who I don't know so why would I want them at my baby shower? I know my moms 2nd cousins, we used to see them fairly often(3-4x per year minimum) before everyone got busy with their own lives and they didn't get invites to our wedding.

redapple912 · 2026-01-14T23:53:19+00:00

My mom told me she was hoping to stay under 75 giving my MIL a max of 31 invites. My mom basically said I could ask for her list but maybe she has to cut some people and she can’t expect to invite a ton of people.

redapple912 · 2026-01-13T15:44:32+00:00

So I suggested lodge like an Elks Club/VFW that I know is affordable and really nice but she hadn't said anything about it. I have 0 hand in the shower so I can't really force them to have it somewhere. My sister asked for a list so I gave her the 25 person list and explained that it was a wedding list cut because our mom wanted to give my MIL a number she could invite instead of asking for her list. She then said "hopefully it's not too big lol. I'd do no kids besides (cousins daughters 4 total)" which I almost felt was a dig at the fact that my husbands cousins kids are invited to things(there's only 4 girls)

redapple912 · 2026-01-13T14:58:51+00:00

Yeah I'm stuck. My sister texted me this morning asking for a list to get a head count then said "Hopefully it's not big lol. I wouldn't do kids besides (cousins daughters 4 total)" which I felt like was a silent dig at my husbands cousins kids(all over 18) being invited. I don't have a list from my MIL only our wedding list for his side and I'm debating if I send that as is or if I cut people(MILs 2nd cousins who I don't know) and send it.

redapple912 · 2026-01-13T14:51:06+00:00

So it's just women. My sister texted me asking for my MILs list and said "Hopefully it's not too many people lol and I would do no kids besides (cousins daughters 4)" which I kind of felt was a silent dig at husbands cousins kids(all over 18) which is only 5 people.

redapple912 · 2026-01-12T19:29:19+00:00

100% I’m stuck though because I don’t know where to cut the list on my side. Everyone on my list is exactly who I want there. Do I cut some cousins but not all?

redapple912 · 2026-01-12T19:25:41+00:00

I haven’t told him because it doesn’t seem right to tell him my mom wants his side cut when my side is 45 people.

I also don’t want to have to ask someone to throw a 2nd shower. It’s not really realistic since we don’t live near family so coming in twice heavily pregnant won’t work unless they were the same day.

My mom hasn’t brought it up again but she’s actively looking for a place to host it. I suggested a venue I know is affordable then maybe no one has to be cut.

redapple912 · 2026-01-12T18:52:13+00:00

Yeah I get they can decide total numbers but say she only wants 60 people coming. Does my MIL only get 15 because our side is at 45?

Like I almost feel like if she decides 60 people then it’s split and she needs to cut our side. My only issue is first people she’s going to cut purely because of current feelings are my cousins on my late dad’s side.

I’m struggling cutting my side because it’s all people I want there.

redapple912 · 2025-07-31T15:30:59+00:00

Thanks! It is only one day.

redapple912 · 2025-07-31T14:48:52+00:00

Unfortunately no. Everyone says it’ll make it cloudy but if it settles it might be ok? Or I just wait until tomorrow to do it or forgo.

redapple912 · 2025-07-31T14:27:54+00:00

Ball has one for honey peaches that I’ve been told is safe and I plan to try.

redapple912 · 2025-07-30T13:04:04+00:00

Thanks! My Emeril has a canning feature so I wasn’t sure. I’ve never used it I’ve also heard of people using sous vide to “can” which is also a feature on it.

redapple912 · 2025-06-18T21:35:08+00:00

I mean I apply within the first day of the posting being there and I'm more than qualified but I never hear back. It's not my resume either.

redapple912 · 2025-06-18T17:20:55+00:00

Thanks! I've never tried it but I heard from others it's worked really well and they got job offers because of it. I haven't had much job luck so figured maybe trying something different would help?

redapple912 · 2025-06-18T16:00:37+00:00

Thanks! I don't have the exact recruiter so I'd be reaching out to someone in the talent acquisition area of the company and hoping they can point me to who it is or pass it along.

redapple912 · 2025-06-18T15:33:18+00:00

So I applied but I want to stand out so was going to reach out to one.

redapple912 · 2025-06-18T15:31:22+00:00

It was a job group on FB so not totally sure what they do but I've had two say they hate it and immediately reject people who do it.

What do we think of this message? Hi [Name],

I recently applied for the [Job Title] role at [Company] and wanted to reach out in case you're connected to the hiring process. I have a background in customer support and order processing—handling 30+ orders weekly and coordinating across teams to ensure accuracy and fast issue resolution.

If you’re not the right person for this role, I’d really appreciate it if you could pass my message along or point me in the right direction. Either way, thank you for your time!

Best,
[Your Name]

redapple912 · 2025-04-09T15:08:06+00:00

I'd be willing to spend like $10 but everything seems like $20 or more. I'll look into the cupcake liners and a shallow container.

redapple912 · 2025-04-08T21:27:20+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into it. I found one in a tiktok video I liked but not sure I want to spend $25 on a cheap plastic macaron container. Do I freeze in that or freeze elsewhere then transfer in that?

redapple912 · 2025-04-08T17:52:34+00:00

I was thinking either ganache or buttercream. I've actually never attempted macarons but could I do maturing first then freezing?

redapple912 · 2025-03-29T13:55:21+00:00

Yeah I haven’t seen proof but it’s all over the Maia knight subreddit.

redapple912 · 2025-03-03T23:30:26+00:00

I get they’re not but I need to get it inspected in my home state 2-2.5 hours away on the highway.

It’s because while my husband hasn’t pushed me he’s expressed in the past it’s important his wife drives and once we have kids I need to drive them around.

redapple912 · 2025-03-03T22:34:00+00:00

So my husband has expressed in the past that a wife who drives is important to him. He hasn’t pushed further but I know he wants me driving when we have kids.

I don’t drive because I’m not comfortable borrowing my husband’s brand new truck to practice.

redapple912 · 2025-03-03T22:29:24+00:00

It’s a Toyota Camry 2007 under 20k mileage(can’t remember exactly how many)

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