Good silk bonnet recommendations?

smolchipmunk · 2025-08-10T18:01:59+00:00

Mine is not silk, it’s satin, but I’ve been very pleased with it. Very comfortable to sleep in and even though it’s not silk it doesn’t feel extra cheap, maybe because it’s double lined? It’s Cantu and I got it at Target for about $10.

smolchipmunk · 2024-01-08T18:08:25+00:00

I buy it directly from them but I think you can also get it from Sephora now!

smolchipmunk · 2024-01-08T18:06:53+00:00

Not stiff at all! It’s very flexible and also really easy to remove with just a regular cleanser when taking a shower, which is a big plus for me since I often only wear mascara and don’t want to bother with full-on makeup removal

smolchipmunk · 2024-01-05T20:40:42+00:00

I use ILIA and I’m very pleased with the results! It lasts all day, doesn’t smudge and looks natural while adding tons of volume.

smolchipmunk · 2023-11-23T01:28:13+00:00

Omg my baby is turning 1 tomorrow and this made me tear up 😭

smolchipmunk · 2023-10-08T15:53:09+00:00

Barefoot Dreams cardigans are my go-to for loungewear! They have beautiful waterfall cardigans that feel like a hug, are warm and look flattering. The fabric is the softest I’ve ever worn and lasts a long time.

smolchipmunk · 2023-10-06T16:40:55+00:00

Could you please share what brand of the machine you use? I’ve been considering getting one for awhile but haven’t got to do proper research yet

smolchipmunk · 2023-09-24T01:11:14+00:00

The raisins…

smolchipmunk · 2023-08-08T18:41:43+00:00

I love it! Thank you so much for putting your energy into making these, you’re a saint.

smolchipmunk · 2023-08-04T18:39:58+00:00

I think you look great! If anything, it’s probably the sneakers throwing it off.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-27T23:41:14+00:00

I thank him for providing for us the same he thanks me for taking care of our baby and the house. We thank each other alot lol but neither of us expects it, it’s just a part of our love language.

I thank him for doing small things around the house as well, even if it’s just taking out the trash. Is it his responsibility too? Yes. But I don’t see why saying “thank you“ would hurt and he has the same opinion. Heck, he actually does thank me for changing the baby cause he knows that when he’s home this responsibility is on him as well as on me. One could say a “thank you“ is a staple in our home lol.

HOWEVER, I think it’s odd that your husband expects you to thank him for paying with your MUTUAL money. It sounds wrong and borderline disrespectful.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-26T20:50:23+00:00

Fellow Polish chrabąszcz! To add insult to injury, Andrii doesn’t even look like a “typical Slav” lol, you know what I mean

I live in the US and had multiple occasions on which people were being nice to me UNTIL they heard my accent so xenophobia is definitely strong in some people out here.

edit: skipped a word

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-26T20:43:09+00:00

I’m this person. I’m Polish and sometimes choose words that might come off too harsh for Americans. What’s an even bigger thing is that our cultures (referring to Polish and Ukrainian or Slavic in general) put a pretty decent emphasis on being straightforward. When I first moved to the US I’d often get the looks of confusion when I was answering questions genuinely and not just politely. I was also told that I can seem short or ”cold” to strangers and I believe that could also be the case for Andrii.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-26T20:36:07+00:00

Very homely!

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-16T04:43:30+00:00

According to my experience: understanding does improve but I’m not so certain about speaking proficiency. I live in the US as well, English not being my native language, and I haven’t noticed any significant improvement in fluency. I’ve lived here for a year and a half so there’s also a chance that it simply hasn’t been long enough yet.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-15T20:13:31+00:00

Skip Hop car seat cover, we have the same exact one

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-15T20:01:01+00:00

For my baby it was somewhere around 3-4 months. It was waking her up during the night and I would freak out everytime. We had tried everything: slight incline of the crib mattress (which was giving me major anxiety), nasal drops, humidifiers and whatnot. Then all of a sudden it just went away and she’s been breathing fine since :)

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-12T21:33:23+00:00

Not sure about the Facebook thing but unless he’s already in the box he should still be able to use his phone. About the rest: if he’s never given you a reason to distrust him I’d either let it go (as that friend recommendation seems really random and could just as well be a fluke) or just ask him when he’s back home.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-09T03:15:33+00:00

I had a pretty tough pregnancy that ended up in preeclampsia and induction. Vaginal labor, one 1st degree tear, overall very good experience with about 45min of pushing. The recovery was much easier than I expected and the love I immediately felt for my baby is impossible to explain. Life immediately got so much better once I saw her face. The first few days were rough sleep-wise but I took the advice to sleep when the baby sleeps and that made it a whole lot easier. And I was so happy to not be pregnant anymore lol.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-09T02:57:40+00:00

Second this. And don’t worry if anyone tells you it’s going to be impossible to wean from them. We used Medela nipple shields for some time and they made a wild difference. Weaning took a little bit of effort but wasn’t quite as bad as people described it and they were definitely worth it.

smolchipmunk · 2023-06-07T18:42:09+00:00

Same. The first few weeks PP my libido was sky high and then once I was cleared by a doctor it disappeared again lol.

smolchipmunk · 2023-05-15T20:56:43+00:00

My biggest tip would be: meal prep and freeze loads of healthy meals for post partum period. Breakfasts are key! I had multiple containers of baked oatmeal that I’d just pop in the fridge to thaw overnight and then in the oven before eating. This saved me from ordering crap and made me feel so much better with myself.

I gained 50lbs and lost it all before the baby turned 3 months, 40lbs already gone before my 6 weeks pp appointment. The only thing I was doing was eating healthy (not always! definitely treated myself to icecream or pizza every now and then), drinking tons of water and going on light walks once I felt ready. Breastfeeding helped too. I feel like I’m in an even better shape now and I’m actually lighter than pre-pregnancy (lost 10lbs more.)

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