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Although a bit of a splurge for a drugstore buy, this leave-in has rightfully earned the title of “cult classic.”
I first learned about this product from a coworker who sheepishly admitted it was the only thing that worked on her daughter’s tangled ringlets. I decidedly do not have curly hair (back in the ʼ80s, I tried a home perm kit and nothing happened), but the great thing about this product is it works on so many different hair types.
I keep some in my travel bag because it doubles as a conditioner and thermal protector. It also treats dry/damaged hair, prevents split ends, adds shine, protects color-treated hair … the list goes on and on. All this from a few pumps.
I’ve stuck with the original formula, but It’s a 10 has come out with a number of other formulas for different hair needs.
It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner is available at Target for $27.49.
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- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
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- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Anonymous says
I used this product all the time in high school/college, but I have to say I just got one on a whim recently at Nordstrom Rack and it doesn’t hold up. Maybe in a world where I washed, dried, and straightened my hair every day it was good, but now it feels heavy and sticky and doesn’t do much for my thick, wavy hair.
Realist says
This may not always be the case, but I have noticed that beauty items at my Nordstrom Rack are often “off.” Not the right color, not the right smell, etc. I’m not sure if they are selling old products, knock-offs, or something that has been improperly stored, but I don’t think you can be sure you got a good bottle from the Rack and the true stuff might still be great. YMMV.
Anonymous says
Interesting!! Thanks for noting this.
anon says
This. Don’t buy salon products from a place that doesn’t specialize in hair. You don’t know what you’re getting, whether it’s been stored right, whether it’s been diverted, expired, etc.
Anonanonanon says
Same goes for Amazon. I have definitely stopped getting toiletries there, they are often a bit off or seem like they’ve been sitting in someone’s garage
Cb says
Eeps, accidentally posted on the ordinary page.
Cute kid stories? Picked up T from nursery yesterday and he informed me “I had a very productive day – I collected moon rocks!” Yep, dude, I know…I can see your trousers falling down b/c your pockets are so full of stones. Then he realised there were chocolate buttons in the trail mix I brought him for a car snack “Ooh, mummy, you even managed to sneak in some chocolate for me!”
Boston Legal Eagle says
We went to the aquarium over the weekend and the kids got stuffed animals. My 5 year old got a turtle and when I asked him what the turtle’s name was, he said “Bob.” I love it. Bob seems very fitting for a turtle. He also gives a hug, snuggle and kiss and says “I love you [animal name], I’ll see you in a minute.” to all of his stuffed animals before bath and it’s the sweetest thing.
Cb says
That is so, so sweet. Bob the turtle!
Anon says
We have a Bob the sloth!
Anonymous says
My kiddo thinks Dave is the funniest name because of the book “your name is what?” – highly recommend the book for 3ish set.
I guess kiddo hasn’t really come across a Dave personally and he thinks it is the best if I say that I am meeting with Dave.
PistachioLemon says
You should get Fifteen Animals by Sandra Boynton. I won’t give away the surprise, but it would resonate well with a kid who likes naming things Bob.
Anonymous says
My almost-2 year old loves saying “we did it!” for all kinds of events, like when I pour him some milk, or when we count to 10. It’s adorable.
Anonanonanon says
Can he join me for a work day? Would love that encouragement! *sends email* “WE DID IT!”
EDAnon says
My son says “Good job, Mama” which I love!
anon says
My 1-year-old isn’t really saying words, but he has started “talking” to the cat (i.e. imitating her loud MOWWWWW sound).
anon says
I love this.
FVNC says
Love a cute kid stories thread :)
My 4 yr old calls tissues “bless yous,” as in, he’ll sneeze and tell me he needs a “bless you” to blow his nose.
Our public libraries are finally open for browsing. I took my 7 yr old yesterday, and when she found one of the Wimpy Kid books she hasn’t read yet, she gasped and told me, “I’ve been waiting my WHOLE LIFE to read this!”
Cb says
That is adorable! I need to book in for a library visit – ours is still only open for browsing by appointment.
buffybot says
This is kind of cute, also infuriating, but last week my 3.5 year old looked at me calmly when I asked him to do something and said, “I’m afraid I can’t follow your rules.”
Between Peppa, Bluey and a nanny with a British accent, he’s also developed some serious non-American English. Loves a toMAHto sandwich; asked his dad to put his basketball “in the boot” of the car.
Finally, if anyone watches Bluey, he loves saying: “This episode of [Kid’s Name] is called….[whatever activity he is doing – playing in the sand, bathtime, snuggles, etc]
Pogo says
My almost 4yo has started asking me to “text [so and so]’s mommy [or daddy] and ask them x”. He realized that I could text his friends’ parents when I would show him pictures that they posted/sent me, and so now I am his admin assistant. Examples include: “Text Emily’s mommy and let her know what I want for my birthday!” and “Text Weston’s daddy and let him know that there is a digger at the park!”
Cb says
Text Luca’s mummy and ask him to come over for a playdate.. didn’t realise I was your secretary, but okay? My parents are in the same time zone after a 9 hour difference, although separated by a closed border, and the novelty of calling them whenever he wants has not yet worn off.
EDAnon says
My kids do this, too!
AnonATL says
My 11mo is starting to take assisted steps with his walker, and he always has the biggest grin after he takes a few steps. He’s so proud of himself. It’s precious.
Anonymous says
My 10-month-old niece is on the verge of walking and will pull herself up on anything that’s handy. One of her favorite things to use is handfuls of her dad’s and uncles’ leg hair.
Anonymous says
Lol, my 10-month-old just discovered her dad’s leg hair!
EDAnon says
Haha so cute (and painful!)
HSAL says
My three year old boy twin has started referring to his sisters as “my girls.” “My girls, it’s time for dinner!”
Anon says
Awww
Anonymous says
New baby sitter taught my almost 3yo how to fist bump. He doesn’t understand what makes an appropriate fist bump occasion but enjoys spontaneous fist bump sessions.
Anonymous says
This is great! My dad taught my 10-month-old how to high five. She also doesn’t understand what’s an appropriate occasion, but she finds it hilarious.
Anon Lawyer says
My parents taught my toddler to cheers and now she always wants to cheers with random pieces of food in addition to drinks.
FP says
My son’s pre-K camp has been prepping him for starting Kindergarten in a few weeks, and yesterday he told me that “Kindergarten is where you GET TO WORK!! And it’s all DAY!” – he was so sweetly excited about it, and it just cracked me up.
anonamama says
My twenty-something month old is stuck on the number 2. So we asked him, how many parents do you have? (two.) How old will you be? (two). How many girlfriends do you have?? (…. a couple)!
Katy says
Recently our 3 YO has been calling me the coziest…. it is a very good way to get what he wants. e.g. “Mommy should do my sunscreen because she is the coziest”. I don’t think cozy-ness provides any advantage re: sunscreen application, but sure buddy… It is going to break my heart when he doesn’t want snuggles any more.
Also he has been squeezing lemon all over everything lately. “This is so juicy and delicious.”
Anon says
My 1-year-old LOVES my lap. Whenever I pull out my yoga mat to stretch, he’ll toddle over, push my legs around, and plop down on the lap he makes.
Anon Lawyer says
There was a little chihuahua-sized puppy at our local park and my 1.5 year old spent like 20 minutes finding pinecones to throw for him to chase.
EDAnon says
My son insists on playing with every dog at the park. Luckily, people are pretty nice about it!
AnotherAnon says
My four year old has nicknamed our 5 month old twins “peanut butter” and “jelly”.
KH says
Omg this is so cute
Meg says
Because big kids can be adorable too… I have on my desk my Mother’s Day card from my 12 year old where he wrote “I would choose no other person to be my mom than you.” Heart. Melt.
EDAnon says
That is so sweet!
anon says
My 5 yo remarked this weekend, after seeing some fish in the river: “I’m sad for them. They don’t get summer vacation because they’re always in a school.”
Mm says
This one is my favorite. It’s like a cute dad joke
Boston Legal Eagle says
I LOVE all of these stories. Thanks for this CB and everyone.
Anonymous says
I saw this recommended for kids that get rat nests. My kids don’t have curly hair, but it is long and thick. We just do conditioner, then brush/comb when wet, and for 2/3 they get their hair braided at night. My youngest just gets it all rebrushed in the AM.
Blergh says
Having a hard time as FTM with a 10-mo-old. I am slammed at work and the only time DH and I have to talk (big or little things) is (1) before work, which isn’t a good time because I have been up for two hours by the time he gets up and I am trying to get out the door, or (2) right before we fall asleep when I am literally wanting to go to sleep and that is when DH tells me he is worried our neighbor will start their construction project next week (affects our access to driveway, etc) and I am trying to decompress. After dinner and bedtime with DD, I have to work. I also noticed that I am not raising issues with him because he is so defensive. DD is in daycare, but it seems like we need more help (if DH is at max capacity but I’m not sure if that’s true or if I’m just afraid to ask). But where/when? Not sure if this is just venting, but am also open to commiseration or advice. TIA
Anonymous says
We scheduled a weekly phone call every Thursday for logistics. It really helped.
Mary Moo Cow says
Lunch dates always worked well for me and DH- still do, 6 years into parenting! Whoever has more time/more flexible schedule either brings lunch or meets closer to the other’s workplace. It worked for me because kids were in daycare so no additional childcare stress, and I was in “adult mode” because I’ve been working/mind off kids for a while. Also, try to take some weekend time together when you can, whether it’s grocery shopping Saturday afternoon or a Sunday morning gym date (doesn’t have to be a fancy date night), even just once every few months. And, it gets better when kids are sleeping from 7:30 pm to 6:30 am and again when they can entertain themselves for a while.
EDAnon says
This. We have done lunchtime phone calls, too.
Anonymous says
I can relate to this with my 8 month old. Some Qs, what is your division of labor? You do mornings and bedtime too? We both do both in our house and it works because we both want to spend time with our son and I’m still bfing. My husband also gets defensive but what has worked is giving him a list of things that are bothering me and then circling back to discussing them later. Or our arguments escalate and he gets defensive and eventually backs down, which happens when I get overwhelmed and explode.
Anonymous says
Why he getting 2 extra hours of sleep in the morning?!?
Anon says
+1 my husband is not a “morning person” and I am willing to get up and do morning stuff, but I am not willing to help him with his late night activities, whether it’s answering questions or helping put away groceries after he gets back from shopping at 10 pm.
Anon says
I’m the one who gets two extra hours of sleep in the morning while my husband gets up. He’s a morning person and I’m not. In return, I do bedtime (6, 3 and newborn) when he is spent. I handle night wake ups for our infant and he does them for our older boys (who wake up more than you would think!) It works for us. I don’t know if OP has a similar situation.
Also, as a high-sleep needs person with anxiety, the whole family is better off when I get rest. My husband is bright eyed after 7 hours. So I don’t think we can/should be incredulous at any aspect of married life not being “equal”.
Anonymous says
Well since the OP is drowning and overwhelmed doesn’t sound like they’ve found that balance.
Anonymous says
But your situation is equal? He handles mornings and you handle evenings. That’s not OP’s scenario which seems to be the issue.
Blergh says
It’s more like Anon at 12:30. He just needs to sleep more and is not a morning person. It doesn’t matter what time he gets to work so he doesn’t push himself to get ready. It’s hard enough for me to get myself and DD ready, I can’t spend 10 minutes convincing him to get out of bed. To be fair, we haven’t re-negotiated this because I don’t have the energy. He’s a fan of the snooze button, so even if he thinks he’s going to get up at 6:30, he gets up at 7. Our mornings evenings feel balanced (enough) for me because he takes DD for 10-15 minutes for me to do last-minute things. In the evenings, he does only diaper and PJs, but he also makes and cleans up from dinner. Now that i’m saying that though, he is almost always done cleaning up before i am done with bedtime. And he never does baths (because he is doing dishes). His mom is coming to help for 2 weeks, but then I think we need to sit-down and renegotiate. But then the defensiveness again…I think the only way out is through – just let him have his feelings about it and then keep talking about it, maybe picking it up later.
anon says
After he’s done the kitchen, does he prep everything possible for the next morning? He could repack the diaper bag and get any bottle/food stuff ready for the next morning. That may make your mornings a little less hectic.
I’d also propose taking turns on baths so he knows how to do it. That way some evenings you could zone out with a podcast while you do the dishes. Him doing baths will give him confidence with the baby for when you want to travel or take a night out.
Anonymous says
I think you both sound like you are doing as much as each of you can. That doesn’t mean that it is fair or working but it doesn’t sounds like DH is deliberately shirking. I think there are 2 issues (i) finding better times to communicate in general and (ii) figuring out at least the evening routine. You are still at an age where baby schedule might keep changing (hopefully longer sleep in the morning for example). So i wouldn’t focus on that part of the day as much immediately.
Curious says
The Gottmans suggest scheduling a daily stress reducing conversation where each party shares stresses and the other empathizes (no solving). We do it after we have both eaten. I am confident it will get trickier to fit this in once baby is born, but it’s relatively quick and extraordinarily helpful. Could you slip it in before restarting work for 15 min two days a week?
anon says
Do you commute at the same time? We’ve had luck calling each other during our commutes (hands free) to talk during busy periods.
Anonymous says
Echoing recommendations for lunch dates or coffee dates during the workday.
You said it seems like you need more help — can you get more help? Have an evening sitter a night or two a week?
Anon says
I think you might be helped with some additional help – I like having a babysitter one week night (work a little later/workout/maybe have a drink out with husband) and one weekend afternoon on a regular basis. It just frees up a little more mental space so I don’t feel so trapped by being responsible to work or the kids and it’s a time where my husband and I can talk (often while walking somewhere). My husband is also really defensive and really resists the idea of needing help (cleaning, groceries, etc) but if I set it up, he generally goes along with it. Having a 10 mo and two careers is HARD!
Blergh says
Thanks all! I am still breastfeeding so I get up with DD (or ideally before). DH gets DD ready for bed, but then I nurse and put her to bed. Our offices are very far apart so we can’t meet for lunch, but I do call him while I’m picking up my lunch sometimes, which does sometimes turn into talks about logistics. I love the idea of being intentional about this – thank you!!
We are maxing out grandparent help for me working weekends right now, but I have on my list for a few weeks from now to find a non-family babysitter (which we haven’t yet because of covid).
Anonymous says
Why does BF mean you have to get up?
DH and I always split care even though I BF’d including with first kid who refused a bottle for months. On his mornings, he gets up, changes baby’s diaper and brings you baby. You nurse, hand baby back and go back to sleep for 2 hours or go for a workout or long shower or whatever. honestly if you’ve been doing all mornings until now the he owes you at least a solid month of mornings.
Anonanonanon says
FWIW we have a lot of success with the Bambino app for sitters in our area. I like that I can choose who to send the job to, especially because they now have the option to indicate if they’re vaccinated. ymmv but worth a shot.
Anon says
We try to create lots of opportunities so if one doesn’t work out or we’re not in the right headspace, it’s not our only shot at talking.
1) Monthly lunch dates, scheduled and held on the calendar.
2) Monthly date nights – sometimes just picking up togo and eating it on a park bench.
3) Monthly kid date nights – each of us spends 1:1 time with each kid at least once a month. It doesn’t help us connect per se, but it does help each of us feel less defensive about kid-related items. (Pre-two kids, it gave the other parent some breathing room. With two kids, it feels like a break to focus on just one of them.)
4) A half hour each night after kid bedtime where no screens/ work are allowed. Sometimes our brains are fried so we just clean together or sit quietly on the porch with a drink, sometimes we hash out a recent kid-report from a teacher or plan out a budget item, but having that moment of just-us-time is a true highlight of my day.
AwayEmily says
These are all great ideas, thank you. And totally agreed on the kid date nights (for us, usually “date afternoons”) — having some one-on-one time with the kids is surprisingly relaxing, and always puts everyone in a better mood).
katy says
THIS … so much.
Working from home with kiddo in childcare has made such a positive difference for us because we can talk about stuff at a grown ups only lunch together!! The rare times we have dinner without kiddo life stuff is NOT what I want to talk about.
AwayEmily says
Totally. On Fridays we often get takeout and have a leisurely lunch. Honestly it’s much more enjoyable than getting takeout at like 9pm after the kids are finally asleep and we are starving and exhausted. Cheaper, too.
EDAnon says
Work from home has been amazing for this. We are trying to get one WFH day together post-pandemic.
Pogo says
I relate to this so much. DH is a bit more of a night owl and likes to talk logistics in the late evenings when I’m fried. We do try to sit down for dinner together or a drink after the kids are in bed. That’s when we vent about our day too. I am still capable of thought at that point.
We are both in pretty busy seasons right now too but we’ve working together downstairs at night on our laptops so at least we’re together.
Anon4This says
PLEASE try to communicate with DH however works for y’all (coffee date, lunch, whatever).
I was you with DS#1 during the first year (except not as wise as you to ask for help) just internalized things because I figured DH was “too busy” or “too stressed”. That resentment of mine ended up seeping out in destructive ways, which caused DH to also be resentful. Our marriage blew up last year, and it took almost a year of therapy (together and separately) plus some major life events to get us back on track.
I agree with other posters on finding the right time (even posing it to him as “Hey, why don’t we grab lunch to spend time together and talk about X?”), getting help, whether it’s a family member or hired help, and most importantly – take care of yourself.
Allie says
Schedule the talks! Get out your calendars and schedule when to check in on things even if that’s a 15 minute call at 1:45 PM. You’re running a family together you need to commit time to coordinating on that.
Cora says
I love this spray, its been a. lifesaver in a lot of ways. My hair is also very fine and this doesn’t weigh it down too much.
anon says
Do you use this in addition to a regular conditioner? I’m trying to find a good option for my DD’s fine hair. I can’t believe I’m considering spending 20 bucks on a hair product for her, but the kid products are no longer cutting it.
Anonymous says
How old is your kiddo? Mine are all 3+ and use adult shampoo/conditioner no problem. Even with long tangle-prone hair I find that as long as I use separate shampoo and conditioner (vs 2-in-1s) and comb after the hair is very manageable.
Anon says
Do they still make kids’ detangler? It might be pretty close.
Anon for this says
Shea Moisture Kids’ Detangler. I originally bought this for a curly headed kiddo but have just realized it’s a great detangler in general. We call it ‘magic potion’ and my kid with fine, straight hair has her tangles melt out.
Anonymous says
+1. We call it the “marshmallow spray.”
DefAnon4This says
Just took a pregnancy test and a very faint second line showed up. I was wrong and I’m two days away from when my next cycle is supposed to start. I’m like… really hoping this is a false positive? Or that my period will start on Saturday anyway? We have two kids we adore and we’re totally financially stable but our house is small and we’re exhausted all the time, ugh. I should be excited but I’m not.
I’m very sorry for sounding so sad about this, especially those who wish to be in this position. But I haven’t told my husband yet and just needed to take 30 minutes to cry it out.
Anon says
You’re allowed to feel however you feel. No need to apologize.
Signed, someone who needs IVF for all her pregnancies (or to “science the shit out of it”, a la The Martian), and will never experience an unplanned pregnancy.
Aunt Jamesina says
Give yourself permission to feel however you want about it! Just because you already have kids doesn’t mean you have to want more… and even if you do end up wanting more, you don’t have to immediately feel great or excited about a surprise given it has such significant implications. I’m sorry you’re going through this, I hope it all works out in a way that works best for your family.
Anon says
I hate to say I’m sorry because a child is such a blessing and there are so so so many happy stories of the third child being such a perfect fit here but I’ve been there and I know how overwhelming it feels in the moment. Hugs. Was this an accident? Terminating the pregnancy is an option if it’s truly unthinkable for your family. I believe there’s no shame in it if you know it won’t make sense.
Allie says
Terminating is an option if that’s the best choice for you, whether it is unthinkable or not.
Anon says
This, thank you. For such a progressive group people here are weirdly pearl clutchy about abortions.
Aunt Jamesina says
+1
Aunt Jamesina says
Yup. And another child isn’t always a blessing.
Anon op says
Original anon on this comment, totally agree. That’s the tone I was going for but was hard to say it properly.
CCLA says
Hugs from this internet stranger. Your feelings are valid and I reject any assumption that we should always feel sunshine and rainbows about a positive test. In case it makes you feel better, I’m also financially stable but exhausted with 2 kids and would likewise feel initially sad and not excited at that prospect. And while it’s a heavy topic, remember that just because you are financially stable doesn’t mean that you are obligated to proceed with a pregnancy. You don’t say whether you were trying and now having regrets, or if this is a surprise, though I’m guessing the latter from the tone. In any case, test again in a few days, and take some time to process.
Walnut says
It’s okay to not be super jazzed about a third kid that you didn’t plan. I recall a spattering of f-bombs following the pregnancy test with my third. Now that I’m on the other side, I couldn’t imagine life without our third, but man was a it a rough come to Jesus finding out.
AwayEmily says
I posted a couple of weeks ago about being very ambivalent about my pregnancy with our third (even though we were open to it). I’m now nine weeks and still ambivalent! I think it’s okay to have mixed feelings, partly because it will be a mixed experience. I’m sure that this baby will bring a ton of joy to our lives. I’m also sure it will make our lives much more difficult in many ways. Both things can be true, and both feelings are okay. There is no one way you “should” feel, and your feelings might change from today to tomorrow to next week, and you don’t have to make a decision right away. You have time to keep sitting with it. Sending lots of positive thoughts, I totally know the stomach-dropping feeling, and the feeling of guilt that comes with it.
Anon says
Super late to this thread and I only have one, but I really appreciated the story arc in working moms where Anne decided to terminate her third. She and her husband literally make pro/con lists about it.
You are totally allowed to feel however you want to feel. DH and I are debating #2 and I would cry all the tears is #2 became 2&3.