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Anon says
Has anyone tried nail wraps? I’ve always been a plain nail person as manicures never lasted more than a couple of days for me. Over the holidays I was playing and tried some nail wraps from Lily and Fox and was shocked that they looked great for a solid two weeks and only took me a few minutes to do myself at home.
I use a base coat (Orly bonder) and put on the wrap while the base coat is wet so I can slide the wrap into the perfect position. I let it dry while I finish the hand, then file off the excess wrap. Then I add a quick dry top coat (Sally Hansen Miracle Gel) and, amazingly, it looks professional and lasts so so well. If it starts to look dull, I may add another layer of top coat a week or so in.
Have others been trying out amazing new nail technology?
Anonymous says
This reads like some great stealth marketing!
Anonymous says
agree, sounds super weird.
Anon says
Haha. Nope. Regular reader. Started on the main page but moved here after having kids. Finally emerging from the blur of toddlers during covid. Nails seem to be a trend right now.
Anon says
My question is probably in part driven by the fact that all of my internet ads are now nails so I’m seeing ads for everything from semi cured gels to different polishes. I’ve tried exactly one thing, but am being inundated. I wasn’t sure if I am missing the boat on something better.
Spirograph says
It really does, but I’ll play: Yes, I tried these. My sister is a huge fan and put some on me when we did an at-home spa day a couple months back. They are easy and have good staying power, the coordinating colors and designs are fun, but they felt very weird on my fingers. I found them noticeably heavier than nail polish, and the texture strange. It really bothered me when playing the piano (which I do a lot), but obviously that doesn’t apply to everyone. :) I wouldn’t turn them down, but I also am not in a hurry to wear them again.
Anon says
Do you know what kind they were? Ive read that there are different kinds and some are thicker than others.
Spirograph says
Interesting! I still have another box of them at home, but don’t remember offhand. I might give another brand a try sometime. Or wear them on vacation or sometime when I’m not around a piano.
anon says
My sister also loves them. I do not. They feel like stickers on my nails and I banged them up almost immediately. I’ll stick with regular nail polish.
Anon says
The choice of a base and top coat seem to make a huge difference. My first try was weird and tacky from my OPI topcoat. The Sally Hansen top coat was much better.
AwayEmily says
Hi OP — I have also been suspected (not on this site) of being a stealth marketer when really I was just evangelizing something I liked! Maybe this is a sign we should have both gone into copywriting… :-)
Anonymous says
This sounds fun. I’ve tried getting into nails over the years and it just never sticks. Gel ruins my nails and is expensive. Doing my own manicure feels like a chore. I’m getting really into makeup in my late 30s so I feel comfortable leaving nails to those of you for whom it brings more joy than it does me.
Anonymous says
I ordered a bunch of weird sparkly polishes from Mooncat (saw ads for it on Insta) and I love them! Since I’m only in the office on occasion I feel like I can get away with whatever nail colors make me happy, so I’m going for it.
Anon says
I did some from SoGloss on Etsy last year. They were fun and have lots of interesting designs. My application technique was pretty lazy but they did hold up better than regular polish.
I bought a couple sets for my nieces they loved. Mermaid and unicorn prints for kids which were super cute.
Pogo says
I tried and like Kiss IMpress press-on’s after Sherry on YHL evangelized them. The short length is actually quite long for most people if you aren’t used to wearing fake nails. I accidentally bought the non-press on’s from Kiss (like w/ actual nail glue) and that is too advanced for me. Also the glue really messed up my nails for awhile, so I’ve taken a break.
Anon says
It’s not new, but if I do my nails it is OPI regular (not gel) and I use chip skip, base coat, two thin coats of polish, top coat and drip dry drops. I use thin coats so takes less than 30 minutes and I do it while watching TV or on a conference call where I don’t need to type (and not on video of course). If I use gloves when doing dishes, it will last a week to 10 days if I do an extra top coat application mid-week and choose a light color. For toes it lasts 3-4 weeks even with a darker color. Gel anything absolutely wrecks my nails.
anon says
SAME. I can’t do gel at all.
Immersion Program says
Paging the OP who asked about Immersion programs. We’re in a FT Mandarin immersion program currently in K.
At least in our district acceptance was a lottery so we went for it- fully expecting not to get in. We did! And while it has been a bit of a struggle (we have no Mandarin experience) I am very glad we’re doing it. Check out A Parent’s Guide to Mandarin Immersion by Elizabeth Weise (I’m sure there’s something similar for Spanish) to learn more from people who’ve lived it.
Drop a burner email if you have other questions.
Also, cool to know there are at least a handful of immersion parents here.
Anon says
I missed the weekend thread, but have a kid in Spanish immersion. It’s been great so far and my kids has learned a lot.
IME, kids who don’t pick up enough Spanish tend to leave the program around 3-4th grade when math and science gets more intense and it’s important to be learning those subjects (in Spanish).
Our immersion program goes through high school with most kids taking AP Spanish Literature as high school freshmen. After that kids can take an advance seminar to keep up their skills or are free to use those language slots for other classes. I understand that most colleges and universities consider the AP class the capstone class and don’t require further language study in high school (thus, in practice, waiving the requirement for 4 years of a language).
anon says
I also missed the earlier thread, but have two kids who started K in French immersion this year (also through a public school lottery) and my kids have also learned a ton since September. In our school they evaluated kids after 2nd grade and meet with families where there are cases that kids seem to be struggling too much.
Houston Mom says
hi Mom’s! Where is the best place to stay for a trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA? Would prefer not to have to rent a car. Any recommendations for a nice hotel close to the parks? Any other tips would be great….going with Jr. High school kids.
Anonymous says
We have not yet gone on this trip so take this with a grain of salt, but we are booked at the Marriott Residence Inn at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center for later this spring. I chose it because it’s in walking distance and has suite style rooms so kids can have their own space, which is a must for our family.
Anonymous says
The Residence Inn is super nice! I’m local, so only stayed for a night but I was impressed with it. And breakfast was quite good!
Anonymous says
I will just point out that “walking distance” hotels other than the Disney hotels are actually pretty far away from the entrance to the park. This shouldn’t be an issue with middle schoolers unless they are particularly whiny, but it’s important to factor in to planning. I would still opt for walking distance to avoid dealing with and paying for parking.
Anon says
I haven’t been to Disney but I think “walking distance” and “distance you want to walk twice before and after a full day at Disney” are not synonymous.
Anon says
I think it’s not what you’re looking for, but just in case anyone else is looking, there is a Staybridge suites that is walking distance (or a very quick uber) from the park entrance. In addition to this feature, the rooms are large and have full size refrigerators. The pool is tiny and the hotel doesn’t have the amenities of a fancier hotel, but it was totally fine for our needs.
Anon says
The Howard Johnson was fine for us, but I agree with other poster that “walking distance” on the hotel websites there can beggar belief a little bit. Should be fine with junior high kids, though.
Lizard says
Grand Californian if you can afford it. It’s so nice, and having the “back door” into CA Adventure is amazing. Don’t buy park passes for the day you check in, and instead enjoy the pool and Downtown Disney.
Houston Mom says
I wondered about the Grand Californian. Some sites I looked at had less than stellar reviews. Some said it was pretty dated. What was your experience??
Anonymous says
Location was amazing. Hotel room itself was not any better (or worse) than any other hotel I’ve ever stayed in, and I had a negative experience with housekeeping (though maybe better now that it’s not AS covid-y? This was 2021.)
If I had small kids, I’d pay the premium for ability to nap, etc. With older kids, I’d do the Residence Inn and Uber if the walk was too much.
CCLA says
Grand Californian location was unparalleled. The hotel itself was fine, nothing to write home about other than the location. It’s a little dark and felt crowded because not only do you have guests but also other people randomly walking about the lobby and restaurants. Eating at the restaurants was not easy as it was the same system as trying to reserve in park dining, but room service was prompt and there was a quick service place that was fine. The pool area was pretty nice. Gift shop was small and didn’t have a ton but downtown disney is right out the door.
FWIW though I went growing up several times and my family could in no way afford that – we stayed at a few different properties that they call “good neighbor” ones (one I think was best western park place, not sure if it’s still around) and we definitely walked in every day and I don’t recall it being a big deal.
Boston Legal Eagle says
We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott theme park entrance and it was awesome. It had its own water park at the hotel, which my kids loved. I’d say it’s walkable – my 4 and 6 year old were able to walk there and back (with some carrying of the younger one). Your kids should be fine. Much cheaper than the grand Californian or Disney hotel.
Anon says
Ha, I responded same below before I saw this.
Anon says
We stayed at the Courtyard and it was truly walking distance to the entrance. Bonus, they have a whole water park on the property for non park time. We have younger kids, but there were big groups of 8th graders there at the time that seemed to be having fun. And our room had bunk beds which I think would help even with Jr. High.
Note, we went right after Disney reopened after COVID. I believe in normal times there are certain hotels that allow you early access to the park, and the Courtyard may not be a part of that. (They weren’t doing this when we were there due to the recent reopening so I don’t know). Also, the Courtyard itself required reservations to use the water park to keep numbers down when we were there, but that may not be a thing anymore. Worth asking tho.
Anonymous says
I found that Courtyard to be incredibly noisy, which made sleep difficult.
Anon says
We also have not been yet but I did quite a bit of search and the Courtyard is where we chose when considering location and budget. From all vantages it does look truly walkable.
We booked a 1 bedroom suite which has a bedroom with two queens and a main living space with bunks we have two kids (4 and 6) so 6 year old will take the top bunk (which seems to have a very high rail) and 3 year old on the bottom bunk.
The only downside is no kitchenette.
We also reserved a stroller from a 3rd party so we can take it from the park to the hotel.
Pogo says
If you’re looking for a dupe for the Aritzia Effortless pant, the Calvin Klein Pleated Wide Leg Trouser Pants are pretty solid. Also they say dry clean only but I have always washed my CK work trousers and never had issues (cold wash and line dry – they’re synthetic). I’m a little over 5’6 and wearing with 2.5″ heels they don’t need to be hemmed at all – I feel like my legs are a million miles long! Just gotta throw on a turtleneck and I will be full Shiv Roy.
Anon says
Would it be a bad idea to get laser hair removal before TTC? I’ve gotten hairier over time and I think there’s a hormonal component – I’d be loathe to drop money on this and then have all the hair come back post-pregnancy. Any advice?
Anon says
I would wait, yeah. You’re really sensitive down there while pregnant so you might want to stop the treatments if you got pregnant.
Anon says
I definitely wouldn’t do them DURING pregnancy – my question is about doing it before TTC, which we’re planning for later this year. Would you still wait given that clarification?
Anonymous says
The most optimistic timeline for completing laser hair removal is about 9 months (6 sessions x 6 weeks apart), and realistically I wouldn’t expect to be done in less than a year because it often takes more like 8 sessions and you may not be able to book your sessions exactly 6 weeks apart. Given your timeline for TTC, I’d wait.
Anon says
Laser treatments can a year easily. If you TTC this year and get lucky and get pregnant immediately (it happens), it’s very possible you’d be pregnant before the treatments are over. Delaying TTC just so you can finish laser treatments does not make sense to me, but YMMV.
Anonymous says
I would talk to the techs at the hair removal place- they could probably give you a little guidance with regard to your hair type/skin type, what they’ve seen with regard to pregnancy before and after, etc. I am currently getting laser treatments and LOVE it, but at least for my legs, the sessions have to be 8-10 weeks apart. My package is 6 sessions, so it’s about a year of treatments- might want to do that math depending on when you’re TTC too.
Anon says
Everything can get so wacky with pregnancy. I say just wait and reward yourself when the postpartum dust settles.
Anonymous says
+1. I actually had a lot less body hair during pregnancy and while I was bfing, and it still grows a lot more slowly now (just…in more places as I approach 40). I don’t have any experience with laser treatments, but given the timeline, I think you’d be better off waiting until your body settles into its new routine postpartum.
Anonymous says
I’d wait to be done with having kids, breastfeeding, and a few months after that to let the hormones settle.
Anon says
I’ve heard that hormones from pregnancy can make it all grow back. No personal experience, though. I waited and am planning to try it this spring.
Anon says
OK, thanks all. It sounds like waiting is the obvious choice. It’s certainly not urgent (just a nice to have) so I think waiting it is.
anon says
If it’s hormonal, laser won’t be a lasting solution. I have unwanted stomach hair due to PCOS and it came right back within a few months of my last treatment. It is slightly thinner but still quite visible and I do not consider the expense of laser to have been worth it.
Anon says
Do you side-eye parents for theming parties around junky TV shows? My soon to be 5 year old wants a PJ Masks party. I’m going to to do it but am low key worried that people are going to judge me for having the party be related to a TV show and a kind of low brow one at that. It’s probably related to a deeper anxiety that my kid seems to watch way more TV than the other kids at her bougie daycare, although I think she doesn’t objectively watch that much (well within AAP guidelines).
anon says
Do not give this a second thought. It’s your kid’s interest, not yours. And the party is for him, not other parents.
Anonymous says
A. No
B. Who cares – your kid will be happy. You won’t know half these people in 3-5 years.
Anonymous says
Oh definitely not! I always assume that, like me, the mom had limited time and wanted to purchase all the party supplies in one place and be done with it. We don’t watch paw patrol (nothing wrong with it! We just don’t), but my oldest had a paw patrol birthday one year because I had newborn twins and that was the easiest thing to do. Enjoy your party!
anon says
Let’s not judge kids TV as low brow….it’s kids TV. Literally no one cares.
Pogo says
Definitely no side-eye from me. Tho my kid never took to PJ Masks, he was super into Paw Patrol at one point. I can’t stand the show, but is what it is.
Anonymous says
Not one bit
AwayEmily says
I feel like if a parent is giving you a side-eye for that, it’s a great clue that they are NOT good parents to be friends with. Kids are gonna kid.
My soon-to-be 5yo requested a “Duocorn” themed party (“it’s a unicorn with two horns, Mama”). We compromised on a butterfly/unicorn/Encanto mashup (it was an eventful trip to the party store).
Anon says
I was gonna say exactly this. Anyone who would side eye me for this would weed out someone I would not want to be friends with. Win win!
GCA says
+1. And…they may side-eye, but their kids will love it ;) Chances are even if the other kids never watch a lick of TV, they absolutely know who Gecko and Owlette are. Mine certainly did long before we ever subscribed to Disney+!
Boston Legal Eagle says
Yep. Kids are kids. My kids watch silly TV, eat chicken sticks and pb&j and love fart jokes. Parents who judge are not ones I want to be friends with!
Anonymous says
At 5, it’s definitely the kid’s choice, so no, not at all. (A Cocomelon-themed first birthday? Maybe some side-eye, but I haaaaaaaaate Cocomelon.)
Anonymous says
Same. I would judge it a little bit for a first birthday. But at age 3+ it’s clearly the kid’s choice so whatever.
Anon says
No Side-Eye. My 3 year old obsessed with Elsa (specifically Elsa not Anna). I’ve noticed at drop-off she’s not alone. I’m appreciative for the comradery of the other parents also have just decided not to pick the Elsa battle.
To be fair, some of my favorite birthdays growing up was a power rangers birthday. And my brother had a amall soliders themed birthday. My parents bought an old army surplus parachute and tacked it into the corners of our living room to make a fort. Kids talked about that for years at my school.
Anon says
small soldiers
Anonymous says
I need to know what the show is!! It’s a kids birthday party, it’s totally fine. But I am intrigued by what you consider a low brow kids TV show :) Kids are kids, their TV shows are always silly.
OP says
PJ Masks. Personally I don’t mind it too much, but it seems like the others families at our daycare limit screentime much more severely than we do and when their kids have screens they only watch things like Bluey and Molly of Denali which are…educational is maybe not the right word, but I feel like they’re seen as more high brow somehow. No violent themes/bad guys I guess? It seems like a lot of these moms frown on Paw Patrol and PJ Masks.
Thanks for the gut check y’all. You’re right I will never see most of these people again after July so it doesn’t matter.
pj masks pj masks says
Cuz night time,
is the best time,
to fight crime.
This will be in my head all afternoon now.
Anon says
It actually says “bedtime” instead of “nighttime”! My kid misheard it as nighttime though and we haven’t corrected her.
Anonymous says
There’s not a big difference between Bluey and PJ Masks. People just like Bluey because for once there’s an involved Dad character.
Boston Legal Eagle says
Wait till these kids get to elementary school and suddenly they know everything their friends know and are playing good guys/bad guys.
Anon says
They’d have a coronary if they met my Batman-obsessed 3-year-old. She is constantly telling me “mean guys are coming. Batman will fight them.” Or making me kidnap a toy for Batman to rescue. Or shouting “mean guy!!” gleefully at the dog. I don’t even know.
Pogo says
sure, with my first he only watched Daniel Tiger until he was almost 4. And then he discovered Paw Patrol from friends at school and it was all downhill from there. Now he watches YouTube videos of other people building Lego or playing video games. I veto any actual violence or language, but if it’s just harmless I figure it’s like me scrolling insta at the end of a long time – kid just wants to zone out to some chill beats and watch a guy construct a giant ship out of plastic. Who I am to judge.
Anonymous says
Agreed don’t give this a second though. PJ Masks is ridiculous but my kids loved it when they were in the target age range. My favorite thing about that was that the kids’ worst insult — on par with disinviting people from birthday parties — was “do-gooder” for a while.
anonM says
Not at all. Especially because my kids act like they’re really into shows they don’t even watch, so this seems very silly to try to judge other parents about.
Celia says
I don’t judge and I hope other parents don’t judge the fact that all of my kids’ parties are Godzilla cuz for some reason they LOVE Godzilla. I think themed parties like this around something a little kid is into are great and sweet, and for what it’s worth I’ve never heard any of my parent friends say something rude or disparaging. Isn’t this part of the fun of being a kid and parent?! I hope the party is a blast.
Anonymous says
+1 to the second-to-last sentence. The party that is most magical is the one with the kid’s dream theme, even if that’s a cartoon show and not one bit pinterest-worthy. And part of the fun of parenting is being able to create magic for your kids. Enjoy the magic while it lasts.
Anonymous says
I need help figuring hit how to fit night stands in my master bedroom. Our bed is positioned on the only wall where the vents aren’t blowing in our faces all night. But that wall is too narrow for two night stands. I don’t really want floating shelves but I will do that if I have to. Should I look into a bookshelf head board? Any other ideas?
FVNC says
We had this situation in our previous home. House was 100 years old, not designed with a king bed in mind, so there was only one wall that could fit our bed — and just barely. We used a standing lamp on one side for reading in bed, and had two “bedside caddy” thingies that tucked into the side rail (side board?) on the bed to hold books or magazines and phones. We had a table on an adjacent wall with another lamp and picture frames, more books — a bedside table that wasn’t exactly bedside. Maybe somewhere in that rambling story you can get some inspiration? :) I personally would choose floating shelves over a bookshelf headboard, but do whatever works best for your space!
anon says
this is what we have, bedside caddy that holds my phone charger, hand lotion, etc. I’m thinking low headboard with a wall sconce for reading would be nice if we ever get around to decorating.
Spirograph says
What do you need the nightstands for? If you just need a light and somewhere to set an alarm clock, book and glass of water, maybe get a really narrow side table and put a floor lamp behind it. This is basically my set-up. We have a traditional nightstand with drawers on my husband’s side of the bed, but on my side there’s just a tiered side table and a floor lamp. Our room isn’t big enough to be symmetrical. *shrug* You could also look into wall-mounting a sconce as the light (probably on both sides, that level of asymmetry would bother me!).
Anonymous says
+1 to asymmetry.
We have a king bed. Husband has a built-in dresser parallel to the bed on his side, with a lamp on top. He has a window next to his side of the bed, so no sconce. We have drawers built into our bed and I have a wall-mounted “nightstand” that is 9″ deep bc of the location of my closet. My light is a wall-mounted swing-arm lamp. You do what you gotta do; the sleeping space was most important, but I still needed somewhere to put my glasses!
(When we had babies, my nightstand was removed to fit in a mini-crib. For that period, I used a bedside caddy that tucked into my mattress and was reasonably happy with it, but I don’t know that I would love it long-term.)
Torsion says
Anyone have experience with their son needing surgery to correct penile torsion?
Anonymous says
The PJ Masks party q reminded me I would like to know if you would side eye someone who gave a toy listed as for kids 3+ for a 6-year old party. The toy in question is a scribble scrubbie set if it matters. My 5.5-yo selected it for her friend herself because the friends like to draw/color and because my kid likes scribble scrubbies when no one is available to play with you and you play by yourself (her words, I know, I know).
Anonymous says
Those are so fun! My girls are all over 3 and they all play with those :). Gift away!
FWIW the only time I side-eye presents of any kind is when someone is just clearly cleaning out the present closet and DNGAF. Like one time my 6 year old got what was clearly a re gifted toy that was for a toddler (it wasn’t a shape sorter but it was something like that). It was from a family with a bunch of kids who clearly knew what ages the toy belonged .
Anon says
My 5YO got one in her “grandparents stocking” (Santa leaves an extra stocking for her there) and thought it was the greatest thing ever. Could have been the novelty since she had never seen one before, in part because our walls are still decorated with her artwork from her toddler days so I never buy her things that are anything other coloring on paper, but it sits in a place of honor on her art desk! Once we’re done having kids and they are out of the color on the wall stage I will repaint but until then I just assume there will be further coloring at some point and don’t bother.
AwayEmily says
I only get annoyed when the age discrepancy goes the other way and kids get presents that are way too old for them — like, when my 1yo got a game with choking hazards, or when my 4yo got a magic set that clearly said “ages 8 and up” and was thus a recipe for frustration. My in-laws are the worst offenders at this.
I think a scribble scrubbie set sounds like a lovely present for a 6yo! My 6yo has one and still uses it.
Anon says
Agree, the age discrepancy the other way is MUCH more annoying. Especially if the gifter says they chose it because “my kids can do it!” with the subtle implication their kids are geniuses. Looking at you friend with same age kids who sent my 2 year old color by sticker books that said ages 8+ on them and then feigned surprised at me saying it was too hard for my kid.
AwayEmily says
I have had THIS EXACT SAME EXPERIENCE. Literally even with the paint by sticker books. And also with Lego sets. “Oh, my same-aged kid can do this set easily! I didn’t realize it would be an issue for your bozo.”
Anon says
I’m cackling at “I didn’t realize it would be an issue for your bozo.” But seriously why do people do this!?
Boston Legal Eagle says
LOL. My then 3 year old got a few lego sets that clearly said 6+… like, thanks? I knew the parents had older kids, but you don’t just forget what 3 year olds can do that quickly! Luckily I saved them for when he was older and into it.
anon says
LOL
Those parents are cray.
Anonymous says
My in-laws do the same thing! And then later admit that their other grandkid couldn’t figure out the same toy at that age. Facepalm. I understand that they want to play with these toys themselves, but they can wait another year or two!
Anon says
I feel like art/craft focus toys are in a different territory. Play-Doh is rated 2 and up. But it easily entertains a 6 year old .
Anon says
I think my kid skews a little young in terms of interests but I wouldn’t blink an eye at that.
Anonymous says
My 7 y/o LOVES Scribble Scrubbies and for that exact “play by yourself” time.
AwayEmily says
Update: I posted last week about getting Covid and not being sure if I’d be able to go on a big work trip. Turns out I started testing negative on Saturday, just five days after my (very mild) symptoms started. I’ve gotten negative tests Sunday/Monday/today as well so I’m good to go on my trip tomorrow! Yay! Thanks for all the good vibes.
Anon says
Hooray! Great news.
HSAL says
Yay! So happy for you.
Boston Legal Eagle says
Awesome! Enjoy CA!
Anonymous says
Yay! I was wondering what the outcome of this was. Enjoy your trip!
Spirograph says
Yay, have a great trip, I hope the talks go well!
GCA says
Hooray! Enjoy your trip!
Anonymous says
Does anybody have any good podcast recommendations for new working mums to be? I am currently pregnant with my first and have a high stress job, so am trying to prepare as best as I can. Any tips are appreciated!
Momofthree says
I found the longest shortest time to be useful. It’s finished now so you don’t have to worry about staying up to date with it :)
She had a birthing experience different than she expected and so she started a podcast to deal, in part, with her feelings about that.