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I’m trying to eliminate gluten from my diet per a recommendation from my doctor. However pasta is a main food group of my children 🫠 anyone have a good rec for gluten free pasta that is good enough for gluten eaters? Also happy to hear other gluten free product faves!

My 6 year old boy loves clothes!! Would love to get him some new fun outfits and shoes for back to school. Any favorite brands outside of the box? He loves colorful athletic gear. Would love something besides Nike!! Tell me your fav boys athletic clothing brands!

Any other moms delay kindergarten for their boys? Wondering if anyone held their sons back a year and what the experience was like long-term (socially, emotionally, and academically). Would love to hear your stories!

Considering getting a watch for my 10 year old where she can just call or text us (‍️else) - looking for recommendations on which one? Pros/cons? Things to consider? Thanks!

Looking for a seamstress to help me tailor a bridesmaid dress for this postpartum body. Sized way up so needs a lot of work especially in the boob arena. My bridal dress lady is out for the summer so looking for recs. Event is end of August!

Sending my first to kindergarten. Can I get your most helpful tips? Thanks!!

I have a kid who is having low self-confidence and issues with resilience. Even struggling over the smallest thing is setting them over the edge, uncontrollable tears, negative self-talk etc. They have stopped wanting to try new things and just all around seem to be retracting. I'm worried that scheduling time with an OT will just draw more attention to it and increase the self-esteem issues. Has anyone tried anything like the Build Legends app that I keep getting targeted by?

Snacks cause so much drama in our house. We make our kids whole food meals 3x/day obviously but snacks are demanded all throughout the day. We attempt to put limits like morning and afternoon snack only and I feel like all I do is say no. I don’t want to cause weird food issues or scarcity mindset but I’m exhausted. I also want my kids to get the bulk of their calories and nutrients from mealtime. My kids are healthy and active and have no medical issues. What’s the best way for me to approach this? I’m so tired of working my ass off to enforce this snack boundary when maybe it’s ok to let them graze?

I am in the littler kid busy stage of life as are my friends. But I feel like unless I plan/invite I don’t actually get asked to do much despite it seeming like I have a decent amount of friends. How often do most people get invited to do things? Like we haven’t been invited to someone’s home for dinner in years. Do people still do that? We always have our invitations accepted and everyone has fun. It just never feels reciprocated.

Hi there! First time mom due the first week of October and trying to figure out what diapers are best? Do I need to bite the bullet and buy a Coterie subscription? Is there a less expensive, but still good brand? Help

Does anyone have favorite restaurants they’ve been to in Las Vegas? Going with a group of mammas and want to do a fun dinner before a concert!

Soooo, what is a “normal” weekly sex life for a couple with two young kids?? Anyone else SO exhausted and can’t find the “perfect” time during the day for sex.

Our CC bill is always around 20k a month. This includes daycare and utilities. I feel like this is really high? We don’t spend extravagantly-is it really just this expensive to live?

Anyone have recs for a wide brim sun hat that can get wet but still look somewhat cute?

Hi! We have two sons - one is a summer birthday June, and the other is May. Would love any advice on sending our son to kinder on time and him being on the younger side, or holding him back and him being much older. There are no signs around academics or social that would come into play. Hoping for those moms with older kids to offer advice who have been through it!

Now that Summer is starting to wind down, I would really love to know about family vacations y'all took that you would recommend to friends and would do again?! Would specific recs of hotels etc Thanks!!

We have enjoyed House of Cards, Succession, Yellowstone (early seasons), Quarterbacks, Ted Lasso

Hi! Looking for recommendations on great vacation spots. Family friendly, as our kids are 3, 6 and 8. We were looking into Bahamas, Mexico, but open to anywhere. Looking to go in July timeframe. Not looking for 30A or Destin, done that and feel that its too crowded these days. Would love recs on places, hotels etc.

Ready to give it a whirl and things have changed since rent the runway in college. What’s your favorite??

I’m hoping to read more in 2025. I’d love to know what made the top of your list this year??