Formal, black tie preferred?
Does this work for black tie preferred dc? If dressed up with accessories/hair/makeup etc. late afternoon/evening wedding (4pm ceremony, outdoor reception following. in Northern California)
u/sparkacademia — 3 days ago
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r/Weddingattireapproval r/concord r/Derailedbydetails r/isthissafetoeat r/ThriftStoreHauls r/GirlDinnerDiaries r/jakeandamir r/animalid r/confleis r/progressivemoms r/insanefbmarketplace r/babywearing
▲ 12 r/concord
What is up with Cambridge Park?
My family & I just moved to Concord from elsewhere in the East Bay. We have young kids & the closest park to us is Cambridge Park off of Monument. We’ve only been during the later afternoon on weekdays so far, but whenever we go it’s either a ghost town with absolutely no one there, or there’s the occasional person sleeping on a bench. I don’t want to judge a book by its cover & assume it’s unsafe based on that, but it’s in a pretty residential area & seems so quiet. Why are there not more families with kids using the facilites? There’s such a nice big playground it just surprises me. Anyone have insight?
u/sparkacademia — 7 days ago
▲ 18 r/progressivemoms
Favorite board books/picture books feat POC?
I thought this might be a good place to ask for reccs! My daughter is only 16 months but she loves reading (board books & also lots of shorter pictures books.) I really want to make sure our home library is diverse & features characters of all colors. As she gets older I’ll be intentional about having books written & illustrated by POC as well, but right now it’s all about the pictures—& will be for awhile. :) Would love any recommendations you all have!
u/sparkacademia — 8 days ago
▲ 17 r/animalid
What is this lil guy? [Northern California]
He’s under a 12” pie plate (& was safely released back outside after taking this photo) so he’s a small boy
u/sparkacademia — 15 days ago
Fit check please - 5 week old in Artipoppe
u/lalag_ — 29 days ago
Mallards Marsh
Mixed media nightmare fuel for the low low price of $200
u/sparkacademia — 2 months ago
Picked up a really cool Victorian era gold filled bangle today. It's a little tight, but I think it looks great.
u/TrevorPhilips — 2 months ago
▲ 486 r/GirlDinnerDiaries
I think I’m starting to like being a mom
My baby girl is a little over a year old. She’s so awesome, but damn has the first year postpartum kicked. my. ass. I had a healthy pregnancy, an empowering & positive birth, & I was not fucking prepared for the daily battle of figuring out how to be a mom to an infant AND a semi functioning person. I was in so much emotional turmoil every day, I was so unattached to/unaware of my sense of self (idk how else to explain it) but I’m FINALLY (!!!) starting to feel like a person. Like me. Like a mom who is actually present & engaged & loves getting to spend so much time with this tiny human.
I wish I could go back in time & tell me at 5 months pp how much better things get. I’m also slightly paranoid that this is “just a phase” & things are gonna get bad again. But I’ll be damned if I don’t celebrate the wins along the way
Dinner is big beans with spicy tomato sauce with feta cheese & olives & two pieces of sourdough (& some cheap sauv blanc in a mason jar). The best part?? I shared this girl dinner with my baby girl cause green olives are her favorite food :’)
Edit: couple typos
u/sparkacademia — 3 months ago
Salad dressing (says keep refrigerated)
Accidentally left this UNOPENED TJ’s salad dressing on the counter for 24 hours. Says keep refrigerated, tho it is vegan (see label.) what do we think fam?
u/sparkacademia — 3 months ago