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Hi, I guess I’m officially old bc I’m excited to order a long sleeved rash guard for the summer. Any links or places I should look? Does a chic rash guard exist? Thanks!

Anyone been to Marfa lately? We are going for a wedding soon and I'm looking for a nice restaurant for my husband and I and 2 friends. Staying at the Thunderbird and already have most of our "activities" planned. We've been before but it's probably been 10 years since our last trip. Thanks for the ideas!

I grew up going to sleep away camps, but they scare me a little more these days with all the technology, social media and stories these days about counselors/teachers etc doing inappropriate things?! At what age do you feel comfortable sending the kids, and how do you know if they are mature enough to tell someone if they get put into a bad situation or make sure they can stand up for themselves?!

Does anyone know of an “ironing lady” like not a dry cleaner? My mom dropped off clothes at our ironing lady’s house growing up so this may be a small town / antiquated thing BUT … I’m holding out hope. I really suck at it and just flat out hate doing it. Thinking $30/hr at my house in central / northwest austin.

I have the worst time falling asleep at night and have tried melatonin and even supplements like magnesium but nothing seems to help. I either can't fall asleep or I wake up every few hours. If you have any tips or tricks please let me know!!

My 1 year old screams and cries like he is in pain when he poops. This started around 12 months. I have tried Prune juice, adding fiber, flax seed and probiotics. Any suggestions to ease my baby with his bm’s? Thank you!

Is this an option for women past child bearing years that don’t want to have a period anymore? Risks, recovery, experiences? What are the other options for those of us who just don’t want a period!

Looking for meals/recipes I can double and freeze for busy weeknights and when I travel for work etc Preferably not lasagna.

Hi Mamas- I need some advice. I have a five year old who has become extremely emotional. Not in the outburst tantrum kind of way, but when her feelings are hurt, if she gets hurt, if something is not perfect, she cries and cries. And it’s not the trying to get attention type of crying, I’m a mom of three girls and this is a first. She seems to feel ALL things to her core. Like..if she makes a mistake, she cries. If she has a fight with her sisters she cries, if she is worried about something she cries. Sometimes she just hides and cries. Has anyone experienced a highly emotional child like this? And any advice? My heart is breaking for her and I try to tell her that we can solve all problems but her emotional state is alarming. How do I help her through this?

any recs for a Christian-based counselor for kids? My son is 7 and is TERRIFIED of rain. He’s always been a little anxious but this is taking it to the next level. It’s been going on for a few months and the recent floods in the Hill Country / this rainy summer has made us be in a constant state of trying to regulate his emotions. Thanks!

My husband’s family has 7 cousins under 5yrs old. Where would be a great destination where everyone would be reasonably happy?

My neighbor told me dollar amount for age. So a 16yr old should make $16 an hour? Is this still fair? Somewhere between 1-3 kids

At what age did you stop brushing your child's teeth and let them do it independently? We tried letting our daughter do it for a stretch of time because it was something she really battled us over... that backfired with multiple cavities. When does it become an age-appropriate task to pass on to them without the big dental bills?

Favorite date night ideas that don’t revolve around alcohol? Would be interested in girlfriend meet ups that aren’t happy hour too.

Anyone dealing with hemorrhoids after birth? Spill the tea.

I have been considering trying mushrooms for anxiety. Can anyone elaborate on your experience with them?

Where do they fall with sending to kinder? Hold back? Dont? If my baby were a June baby, I’d hold him back. But I feel like March is weird.. help me understand

Hi Teachers! How can parents and room parents best support you during this school year??

We have a 3.5 week old and a 5 year old and a 2 year old. How do yall deal with mom rage? I feel like by the time I know I’d need to take a minute, the rage has already happened. How do yall deal with it bubbling up and stopping it before it happens?