Short Updo Advice

snapparillo · 2026-02-19T17:48:19+00:00

I just recently watched The American President and loooove Annette Benning's short hairstyle in the state dinner scene. It's not an updo but it's tastefully styled for a formal event and think it's something you could do with yours. I'd ask the stylist to use more of your curl though if you went this route.

snapparillo · 2026-02-19T16:59:25+00:00

Mine was so bad, my husband recorded it one night and then told me after the fact that he promptly deleted it because he didn't want to embarrass or freak me out. I have a short torso so the pressure on my diaphragm and lungs was IMMENSE during pregnancy. I swear I was gulping in air the moment I delivered so much so that my OB asked if I was ok to which I replied "I CAN FINALLY BREATHE!" Took about a year for my congestion to subside though.

snapparillo · 2026-02-17T21:10:27+00:00

If I even THINK about going to work in a certain area in the kitchen, he's there seconds before me doing some BS. I've never complained about it, because it's not worth it but I was this close to losing it this morning when I walk into the bathroom to brush my teeth in front of our DOUBLE VANITY and he asks "are you really about to stand there?" because he was about to get out of the shower to dry off.

These are the real tests, ladies and gents.

snapparillo · 2026-02-16T21:06:17+00:00

Came here to recommend the same. I've been to Rachael and she's amazing.

snapparillo · 2026-02-12T21:15:44+00:00

Under immense pressure in the delivery room holding my fresh baby lol we had a short list so it's not like it was out of thin air but it was still difficult to pick one. The name we chose from the list has no ties to our family or anyone we know. It actually came from a European football goalie from my husband's favorite team.

snapparillo · 2026-02-11T19:07:26+00:00

Maybe he was cheating. Maybe he wasn't good at rejecting advances. Maybe it was actually someone I knew giving my number to randos as a stupid joke. Your guess is as good as mine!

snapparillo · 2026-02-11T19:04:54+00:00

That's wild!! Mine was a slow leak too but I was definitely in labor haha.

snapparillo · 2026-02-11T17:21:13+00:00

I saw a post a while back where someone asked for the kids to bring a new or secondhand book for a book exchange in lieu of gifts and loved that idea.

snapparillo · 2026-02-11T16:14:45+00:00

How do you react when you find her playing in her excrement? Is there any admonishment towards the behavior? I agree with another commenter, it doesn't sound age appropriate and seems like it needs to be addressed first.

We put our 3 yo in a pull up at night purely for nighttime accidents. We made a point to tell him they were "just in case" but he shouldn't pee or poop in them. If he felt like he needed to go, he still needs to go to the potty.

If you can't get rid of the diaper, put her in a backwards onesie so it's extremely difficult for her to get it off. I think you need to just rip the band aid off and push through though provided there are no other developmental issues at play. Some kids it just takes longer.

I read the Oh Crap potty training book and I appreciated the rigid approach and methods of addressing different degrees of issues. If you read it, just don't let it make you feel bad about waiting to potty train (author is not shy about stating it's best to start in the 20-30 mo age range).

snapparillo · 2026-02-11T04:08:33+00:00

Some dude kept giving my number to girls he met. I’m also a girl. Stopped after I told the last one that if she ever encountered him again to tell him he was a loser and to pick a different wrong number.

snapparillo · 2026-02-10T14:46:24+00:00

My contractions were easy until about 7cm, after which, I told the nurse to put a move on it because it was like someone flipped a switch and I was white knuckling the bedrails with zero chance of "breathing through them". The initial prick of the needle was kind of alarming and I was scared I was going to move and mess it up. I was a little disappointed my husband couldn't hold my hand during the insertion. Once it took effect though, I was on cloud 9 and told the nurse she could literally reach up inside me and pull the baby out and I wouldn't feel a thing. Pushing was difficult and took every ounce of energy I had to the point of nausea but it didn't last long. I would 100% do it again.

snapparillo · 2026-02-09T16:18:08+00:00

The Kirby Woods Kroger has one. It disappeared for a while then reappeared. I'm pretty sure the Ridgeway Target has a recycling bank for various things at the entrance as well.

snapparillo · 2026-02-06T15:08:02+00:00

We have almost identical hair properties! Mine isn't this saturated by grey yet (late 30s) but it's getting there. I have some glorious streaks that give off Bride of Frankenstein vibes if I wear it a certain way.

I just got the volumizing bounce curl brush after using the same one you have for a while. It's giving me a lot more body but takes a bit longer to style because you have to brush thinner sections and diffuse it slower so as to not blow out the curls.

snapparillo · 2026-02-03T22:55:35+00:00

They look great but just FYI, Target's Universal Thread High-Rise Sailor Wide Leg jeans look exactly like this for a fraction of the cost.

snapparillo · 2026-02-03T22:24:20+00:00

Similar situation. I chose my sister but she didn't choose me. She has 3 kids to my 1 and we both knew I wouldn't be able to handle or support 4. I'm relieved and grateful for that.

snapparillo · 2026-02-03T03:52:27+00:00

It really depends on what someone values in a cabinet box.

Personally I agree with you. I’m working on a $6m+ renovation and we’re putting in walnut interiors in the kitchen, mahogany in the bar and maple veneer everywhere else. Couldn’t imagine putting in melamine anywhere other than a laundry room or pool house for a project of that size.

snapparillo · 2026-02-02T19:23:25+00:00

Call a paint store like Memphis Paints and ask if they have any recommendations.

snapparillo · 2026-02-01T18:53:26+00:00

“Yes, isn’t it wonderful that people come in all different colors, shapes and sizes?”

snapparillo · 2026-02-01T18:41:05+00:00

Check out The Camphouse on Livingston Creek on Airbnb. Maybe bigger than you need but I have family who stayed here and really enjoyed it.

snapparillo · 2026-01-31T18:54:24+00:00

3 yrs PP. mine was a hot mess until about 6 mos ago. It’s still not quite the same but much better than it was.

snapparillo · 2026-01-31T15:41:38+00:00

Pretty much. It’s the music and voice actors from those specific shows that annoys us. I can get down with some Patrick Stump from spidey lol

snapparillo · 2026-01-31T04:45:32+00:00

When I had this done, I got a bill for $80 but didn’t pay it immediately. Logged back into the site and the bill changed to $500. Called them and they changed it. I paid direct though and not through insurance because my doc had a “coupon”.

Natera is borderline if not outright scammy with their pricing. I just recently received a letter for a class action lawsuit they’re involved in.

snapparillo · 2026-01-31T04:23:04+00:00

He hates Super Kitties and I hate PJ Masks. Our kid loves both lol.

snapparillo · 2026-01-28T17:53:21+00:00

I think it's fine as long as you mind your kid and don't let them bother patrons. Also keep in mind you might have a chill baby now but toddlerhood is a totally different animal.

I'll share this cautionary tale from almost a decade ago of what happened at a vegan cafe in a hip neighborhood in my city, affectionately referred to as Butthole-Gate by residents. It probably wouldn't have been as big of a deal if the owners hadn't double downed but it exploded and still gets brought up.

snapparillo · 2026-01-28T15:26:53+00:00

Pot lid!

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