I can confirm this.  My nieces and nephews will ignore their mom all day but the second I get on them about the dirty clothes all over the floor suddenly the laundry gets done.  Probably because I’m evil and make cleaning up after themselves a condition of getting to go do fun stuff.

A star because my homeopathic remedy-loving friend thinks La Croix is the best thing ever.  La Croix tastes like an old shoe, and homeopathic remedies work about as well as one.

A note to parents who are opting to have their young kids’ wisdom teeth pulled - CONFIRM that all of their 12 year molars have erupted. Like, ask the oral surgeon to show you on an x-ray no matter the stupid looks they give you.

That’s a great idea. Very similar to what I have in mind for myself.

Another tip for guests. I always grab a bite before the reception so I’m not starving waiting to eat and not drinking on an empty stomach. Then the meal doesn’t matter to me having a good time.

The more I read this stuff the more I am affirmed in my decision to elope and eventually throw a bangin’ pool party “reception”.

I was in the same predicament - I had a large sum of money that needed to be liquid for a house down payment (but didn’t know when). But I also wanted to earn some interest. Thanks to the advice of commenters here I dropped it all into an Ally account and have earned several hundred dollars in interest since October,…

I’m so excited - I close on a townhouse in two weeks and I am SO ready to move out of my cramped rented room and into 1,400 sf of QUIET that’s ALL MIIIIIIIINE. I think I’m more excited to have a spare office/guest room plus a guest bathroom than anything. And I have a two car attached garage and those of you who’ve…

Hey Jezzies - anyone savvy with reptiles here?

I’m considering getting a crested gecko or leopard gecko (probably crested) but already have a dog and a cat. Assume that the tank is in a main area with full view of the cat and dog - should I be worried that the presence of larger animals will be too much stress for the…

My friends did this and it makes babysitting their kids for them so much easier.

I’m also in a similar spot and I hear you. I’m technically a millennial but I don’t consider myself one (early 80s here) and the only way I’m going to be able to afford the house I’m buying* and live solo (i.e. have a dedicated space in the spare bedroom for the business I’m building up) is with help. My mom is…

They’re there as footwear should you run into car troubles while wearing unsuitable footwear (heels, expensive loafers, Crocs, etc.) and for an impromptu beach sesh.  Easier to store and cheaper than regular shoes.

In all fairness, when I have to speak in front of people my notes are printed in 25pt font. Because my brain turns to mush too when I’m put on the spot, but at least it’s not mush 24/7.

Weather isn’t severe where I live, so right now it’s basic first aid supplies, a car emergency kit, a light blanket, a fleece sweater, cargo tie downs, bungee cords, and emergency flip flops. Yes, in San Diego we keep emergency flip flops in our cars.

I’m a cake lady and I’ve had one or two couples save their top tier. They were rewarded with dry, nasty cakes that tasted like freezer but fortunately they all expected the worst from the get go.

Succulents can definitely get sunburned!

I actually started laughing out loud when I read that. I have $80k in savings for a house and can’t afford anything remotely “starter house” here in San Diego with my average salary.

If these are anything like real macarons they will be utter divas, can’t handle humidity, and will take any excuse to not work.

Holy shit, if anyone had made any comments about my appearance after my brother died I would have knocked them out.  Who says that?!

If you want to break down the bones use a good blender.  I’ve done it before when my dog needed some concentrated benefits of chicken stock.  It works and is smooth(ish), but I’m going to tell you right now it smells and looks like hell.