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I find lazy Susans infinitely useful around the house, and I really like this clear version.
The clear plastic makes it easy to see what’s inside (and easy to see if it needs cleaning). The raised sides keep your bottles, jars, and various odd sized objects from falling out.
While they work well in the kitchen, I like using turntables in the bathroom for makeup and various bottles of lotions and creams.
This lazy Susan is $15 at Target.
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HSAL says
I’ve been a part of this community for almost 9 years, since I got pregnant with my first. It’s really my only online community, along with the main page (where I occasionally change up screen names). So I’ve shared a lot here, but it still feels weird to share that my husband passed away unexpectedly last weekend. We have an 8 year old and 5 year old twins. I don’t suppose we have any posters here who have been in this situation?
Cb says
Oh gosh HSAL! I am so, so sorry for your loss, what an awful thing to happen.
Boston Legal Eagle says
Oh, HSAL, I’m so sorry to hear that. Big hugs. I hope you are getting a lot of support from your community, but if you want to share your area, I bet there are some of us nearby who can support.
govtattymom says
I am so sorry! Lots of love to you. You are in my thoughts.
AwayEmily says
Thinking of you. Echoing what everyone else said — we are here for you.
Anon says
I’m so sorry HSAL.
Anne-on says
Oh no HSAL, I’m so very sorry to hear that. If you feel comfortable posting a burner email I’m sure lots of us would like to offer support. I hope your local community and family are looking after you, I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Clementine says
Yes please!
Anonymous says
Oh my goodness I am so sorry to hear this. It’s a virtual community but it is still a community so of course you want to share and I hope we can provide some support.
More Sleep Would Be Nice says
I’m so sorry, HSAL. Here for you and yours.
My mom lost her dad around the age of your oldest. She still talks about him and her precious memories with him to this day. It made her close to other family members in a very special way.
May your husband’s memory be a blessing.
Lyssa says
Wow. I am just so, so sorry. I wish there was something I could do. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
anonM says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so sorry you’re navigating a very heavy loss and also having to help your children navigate this. An acquaintance through a grief group had a similar experience, and she was greatly helped by a grief group specific to children/families. It was through a local-to-them hospital (Henry Ford SandCastles). I also used the Dinner Party grief group, which went through a lot of changes during COVID so I’m not sure what it looks like these days. But, when you feel up to it, I would really try to find a group for you and your kids. My loss was not the same but I can speak to how isolating it can feel when you’re going through something few people your age/demographic have been through. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of insane comments IRL and it might help just to have a place to vent to people who “get” it, and for your kids to have a safe space and take just a piece of that burden from you. Also, one thing I did learn in my grief group was that it really is OK — especially for the first year — to treat the holidays very differently. Want to go the movies instead of attend a family celebration? Do it. Want to start a totally new tradition? Go for it. It’s not a normal time for your family and you don’t have to pretend it is. Give yourself so much grace. You are in my thoughts.
More Sleep Would Be Nice says
This is spot on. I felt this so hard after losing a parent (again, not the same as HSAL’s loss).
Thank you for breaking this down so well. Sorry for your loss and grief, and thank you for shining your light on HSAL.
Cb says
I worked with the founders of the Dinner Party and I always thought it looked like a really valuable resource.
anonM says
Cb, it was a great thing for me. The group format really helped cut that isolation feeling. The format and loose guidance they gave was very helpful. I went right before the holidays for the first time, and it was so, so helpful to hear this array of experiences and how everyone was coping. It gave me permission to do things outside the family “traditions.”. And, there were people along very different points in their grief journey which was good — it helped you to have home to see people still hurt by their grief/loss but who were also able to find joy in their lives again. In retrospect, the different types of loss also has helped me deal with later loss in my life and with those around me, because each experience is so different and often very complex. I’m really grateful to my hosts/TDP founders. I’m sure this varies by country/community etc., but at least where I am in the US, many people just have no idea how to deal with/support people going through grief.
Anon says
Just wanted to provide a counter perspective – I went to one Dinner Party gathering and did not find it helpful. I went after my sibling died from life-long disabilities and health issues. Because of what my family went through, have visceral reactions to medical settings. No one else had a similar experience and everyone went around sharing what happened to their loved ones in granular detail. Most involved medical stories and I found the entire experience very triggering. I never went back. So depending on where you are in you grief, it may not be the best place for you.
GCA says
Oh, HSAL, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family, and we are here for you.
Emma says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do.
avocado says
Oh, my. I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending all the love to you and your children.
anonamommy says
I am so, so sorry for your loss, HSAL. I will hold you and your family in my heart.
Do you have family and friends that can help out in the next few weeks, and can you take extended time off work to deal with everything and give yourself space to grieve? I have two friends who have lost spouses unexpectedly and not only is it incredibly sad, it’s also exhausting mentally and physically.
Look for widows groups in your area (better yet, ask a friend to find them for you) and a good therapist to give you support in the coming months. The Hot Widows Club podcast may be helpful for you too, though it may take time before you feel like you’re ready. Go at your own pace, everyone processes grief differently. So many hugs to you.
NYCer says
I am so sorry to hear this, HSAL. I will be thinking of you and your kids.
FVNC says
HSAL, I think we joined this community around the same time; I have been reading/posting since my now-10 yr old was a baby. I feel like I “know” the members of this community, and I want to express my sincerest condolences. What a sad loss for you and your family. I will hold you all in my thoughts.
Spirograph says
I’m so, so sorry, HSAL. All the love to you and your family. Online communities are still communities, and we’re here for you.
NLD in NYC says
I’m so sorry for your loss. As other have stated, online communities are still communities. I hope that you feel our love and support as you navigate this difficult time.
TheElms says
I am so sorry for your loss HSAL, and your family’s loss. All the love and support from this internet stranger.
One of the SpeechSisters (on Instagram) lost her husband suddenly and unexpectedly and has young children. She has a highlight about her husband, Dave, and her grief, and how what she has done with her kids to remember their dad, which might be helpful to you.
OOO says
HSAL, I am so so sorry. Let us know how we can support you.
anon says
I am so very sorry. My heart is breaking for you.
Anon says
I’m so very sorry for your loss, HSAL. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts.
I believe in a recent comment you mentioned your state and I live in the same one. If you’re in or near the capital city, I’m nearby and happy to help with anything that would make your life easier – food, groceries, babysitting, getting a drink.. anything. You can reach me at Amiller5885@gmail.com
Anonymous says
Oh I am so, so sorry. I have not personally been in this situation but my neighbor died suddenly last year leaving a wife and two elementary school boys. A dear family friend of ours has terminal cancer and will leave elementary school girls when he passes.
Right now, lean on your people. If you don’t have them, we can be them to the extent we can from afar. I am sure you are already doing this, but let the school resources help you. Our school- the teachers, staff, guidance/student services, the PTO, random families, coaches of youth sports-EVERYONE– stepped up as soon as they heard about our neighbor.
Anonymous says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of you and your children.
SC says
HSAL, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your children will be in my thoughts. Please let this community know if there is anything we can do to support you.
Anon says
omg! i am sooooo sorry for your loss. i’m a frequent reader and as a fellow twin mom love all of your posts. if i recall correctly you used to work full time in government, left to be part-time in a firm, but it wasn’t a good fit, so are now home full time? i obviously don’t even begin to know what to say.
Clementine says
HSAL, I know we don’t know each other in real life, but I feel like we’ve walked motherhood together. Thinking of you and your family and sending you all the love and support in the world.
Let us know if we can do anything at all as a group of internet strangers to help.
Anon says
Oh no! What terrible news. I’m so sorry. How can we help?
Anon. says
Virtual hugs. I cannot even imagine.
EP-er says
I do feel like we know & care for each other here! I have been here since the beginning and have followed all of the regulars’ updates. We are here for you during this time.
Everything must be so overwhelming right now. Please see if you can get some counseling for both yourself and your kids. My good friend lost her father when she was 10. She was just telling me how much she wishes her mom got her help to work through grief — she is finally doing the work 35 years later.
Anonymous says
Oh HSAL, I’m so so sorry for your tremendous loss. Your advice here over the years has always been so kind, compassionate and thoughtful, and has helped me a lot on more than one occasion. Now it’s our turn to support you. We’re here for you!
anon says
I am so sorry for your loss. This community feels for you and is here for you in any way we can be.
Anon says
My sister’s husband passed over the summer unexpectedly. Their children are around the ages of your children. I am more than happy to walk you through how we have been navigating this loss and dealing with the emotions and behavioral challenges that arise. I can post a burner email and then give you my direct contact if that works for you. Whatever I can do to make it easier for you. Knowing what my sister has gone through and continues to go through, I will say this, please accept all support offered. What you are going through is horrible and I anticipate you are still in a state of shock. For us some days even months later it still doesn’t seem real. Please know my heart breaks for you and your children and I know nothing I say can make this better, but if there is anything I can do to help. Please feel free to let me know you want me to give you a burner email.
Anonymous says
all of this! Accept all the help. You don’t have to co-ordinate who does what. Just say yes and tell them to contact xyz person. I guarantee you that any of your friends, especially long distance friends who may not know how else to help, will step up to field emails organizing meal delivery/child care help/whatever else you need. Just pick one person whose job is coordinating and they can organize all the offers of help for you.
And don’t worry about saying thank you or if people are busy with their own lives. This is one of those moments were you lean on your village and let them hold you up. And check back with us often. Sending you lots of love and prayers.
DLC says
HSAL, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. “Loss” seems like such an inadequate word for all the sadness and grief and challenges and worries you must be facing. Thank you for feeling like this is a community that you can share such heartbreaking news with. I feel like you are such great voice here. This sucks so so so so so very much. Sending virtual hugs to you and your kids.
AIMS says
Oh HSAL, I am so so sorry. I don’t even know what to say but just wanted to send you a huge virtual hug from an internet friend. Thinking of you and your kids.
You asked about posters who’d been in this situation and I will just share that a close family friend lost her husband suddenly in a hit and run a couple of years ago and it was a terrible horrible thing but she and her kids are coming out on the other end of this. It isn’t easy. Please lean on your community – us here included – for anything you need. Even if it’s just to vent about how absolutely unfair this is. All the hugs.
Mary Moo Cow says
Oh my goodness. I am so, so sorry for this devastating loss. Big hugs to you and your kids.
A friend of mine works for Comfort Zone Camp, which has locations in California, MA, VA, NJ, and NC, and offers year round camps for kids who have experienced death of a special person in their life. The stories I hear from her about families participating are really heart warming: as someone else said, unless you’ve been through it, people don’t tend to “get it” so its real value is in being around others who have an idea of what it really is like to lose a parent. Maybe finding CZC or a similar camp for this winter school break and next summer is another task you can delegate to your village.
Anon says
HSAL, I have a 9 year old and 3 year old twins, and you have been an amazing resource for many of my twin related inquiries. You are in my heart and thoughts. I’m so incredibly sorry for all you’ve experienced, and can only offer thoughts and comfort now. If you ever want locate support, please post your location, and I”m sure this community will step up.