u/KeeperOfTheStars2001

My niece is turning 5! What are girls into these days? I’m thinking a costume but the ones online are all so generic and I know they will be poorly made too. Ideas please!

My girlfriends and I are all turning 40 this year. We are thinking of a trip to celebrate. No kids or husbands - just girls. Where to go?

Ideas so far are Sonoma, New Orleans, or Charleston. We will probably stay in the US because this will just be a long weekend type trip.

Any other suggestions for GM moms?

I’ve seen this idea on social media but wondering if anyone has actually done it. So like my family and maybe 3 other families all share childcare for the summer. Obviously we all work. So between the 8 adult parents we each take a week off work and watch allll the kids and do all the activities out of our home for the week. Yes, it’s a lot. And no babies involved here. But seems like way more affordable than all of us paying for camps and other childcare?? Anyone tried something like this?

I want to get a memorable higher end Mother’s Day gift this year and know I need to get on it ASAP. We are lucky that budget shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Maybe a nicer piece of jewelry? Or a fancy bag? What’s something that is on the nicer side and truly special?

I’m considering getting a KitchenAid mixer for Mother’s Day - but would it be better to ask for something sentimental? I found one on sale for a friends and family deal but is that really what Mother’s Day is all about? I know, I’m lucky to have this problem.

My sister just got a set and loves it but wondering if this is a brand that will last for years? I found a friends and family sale where you can get a 7 piece set for 55% off so I’m tempted. Thoughts?

This is sort of a graduation gift question… niece is about to graduate and get her first apartment. I want to get her something useful. $250 budget. What do you think? Like a blender and mixer? That’s where my head is at right now.

I am almost out of my sunscreen from the EU and no trips to Europe planned this summer (so sad). Where are we ordering sunscreen from these days where it’s not 50% more just for the shipping?

Recently obsessed with the TT account with Dollar Tree dinners. Anyone else? Any other good accounts out there with DT hacks?

I love the white oak look (big surprise). But I’m stating to see design influencers say it’s just a trend and will date stamp the house in the 2020’s like wood paneling did for the 1980’s. How to make it look timeless?

Where are some of your favorite places to get sibling matching or coordinating outfits? My kids are just about to age out of these types of things so I want to make the most of it. Looking for patriotic things now for the summer holidays coming up. TIA!

What are your biggest home hacks to save money? I’ll go first.

We just installed faucet aerators on the sinks. So far it’s working well! Same pressure but less water used.