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This neighborhood thread was unexpectedly genius
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Hi Reader, I’ll admit it: one of my favorite forms of low-stakes entertainment is scrolling through my neighborhood Facebook group. It’s ideal when you’ve got 5 minutes waiting on a kid somewhere, and I do actually pick up great intel. Who can repair your sprinklers, where does everyone go for plastic surgery, and what streets are randomly closed for construction. And occasionally I get a first row seat to neighborhood drama that makes my own life feel extremely calm by comparison. Last week I saw a thread that I thought was actually really great – the admin asked, “What’s something that you have bought, for under $100, that has been life changing?” I was so curious to see what other people would say! I wanted to share a few things that stood out, and what I would personally add to the list.
Now what would I add? I restrained myself and only posted one item even though I wanted to post SO MANY! I shared how we switched to these in our bathrooms and I’ll never go back. Someone else commented that they are great for communal bathrooms like college kids with roommates, and someone told me they love them because they don’t collect pet hair! Here’s a few more that I would add to the list:
What would you add?? I’d love to hear! New This Week From Mama Knows The Best Peanut Butter SnacksIf you have a picky kid who loves peanut butter there are lots of great healthy snacks you can make (or buy) with it! I love that peanut butter is full of protein and healthy fats that keep kids hungry, so it makes a great addition to snack time.
Looking for Nut-Free Snacks? My Nut-Free Packed Lunch Guide has recently been updated! It shares both lunch packing and snack ideas to help fuel your kids while avoiding nut allergens.
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