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What's your starting age for letting kids text? Our 9yo has an older ipad so she could facetime Grandparents and text cousins that live in another state. A few months ago she got a hold of her friends numbers and now they have a texting group of gals. It's innocent and harmless, but I can see it creating a jealousy in my daughter. They create videos (GRWM) and showing their skin care routines, etc. I can see she is struggling that some have nicer things or things she does not have or she didn't get invited to someone's house, etc. We're struggling as we know technology is a part of their future, but we weren't ready for her to be texting with friends yet. Curious to know other thougths! Thanks in advance!

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?

Pretty sure i'm addicted. How do I stop? Everything I buy we use (for the most part) but it is still just stuff we don't NEED. I'm spending way too much for the convenience and I've noticed the quality of items has gone down and I'm terrible with returns. I need to drastically cut back but I also work full time so need the convenience???? Anyone else????

Curious as to everyone’s favorite food to bring to the lake/beach? Dips, apps, anything to share. Looking for ideas! Thanks!

The hardest thing as a working mom is attempting to eat healthy, but not having any time to meal prep during the day. The last thing I want to do at 5 pm when i get home is spend all my time cooking a healthy dinner and taking that time away from being present with my kids.

Asking what's everyone doing?? Has anyone tried those meal planning services, or chefs in your house, or anyone have any recommendations?

I am looking for like 3 meals per week to be cooked and ready to go/be ready to be heated. We are really trying to eat healthy so someone who is health conscious would be a huge plus.

Located in South Austin, so anyone in west or central or south would work!

Hi! I am a 34H, size 8ish. Where can I buy one pieces that offer great support but aren’t too cheeky? I have the one piece from JCrew, also have some Summersalt ones but I feel like I need more bust support. Is there such a thing without spending five million dollars??

Looking for games the entire family will enjoy including parents. Thanks!!

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

Has anyone read "The Anxious Generation" and if so, have you thought about holding smartphones from your kids til' 16? Tough topic, I know, but he talks about parents creating this community where it's more of a norm for a kid NOT to have a phone! Super interested to hear?

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.

Any ideas for Father's Day? I'm struggling with the balance of summer schedules and managing all the things at our house...so to be quite honest, I'm not enthusiastic about planning an extravagant Father's Day. I haven't planned or bought anything yet. Ideas that could be ordered or handled this week? Maybe a gift card is in order this year...

Any recommendations for a natural kids bug spray that isn’t oily?

Ozempic, Mounjaro, wegovy, I don’t really care. I had a coupon last year and it ran out so I’m open to compounding, telehealth whatever! Aiming to not spend a gazillion dollars

Any tips on how to help 5 year old leave somewhere fun peacefully? Whether it’s summer camps, the park, fun outings, etc. it is always a fight to put shoes on and go, sometimes ending in tantrums. I have tried giving minute countdowns, using sticker charts, practicing at home. I am at my wits end!

Ok I am 36 years old and curious about mammograms. I hear so many horror stories about young women with breast cancer and it blows my mind insurance won’t cover it until 40. Any advice on if you’ve gotten one covered and are under 40 with no symptoms? Or just advice on this subject in general?

Has anyone found a digital calendar for the family that works? I keep seeing ads for the skylight but wasn’t sure if anyone has it and can provide feedback on it or any others they’ve tried.

I need help finding more ideas of what to do with my kids in their free time for summer without spending loads of money. We have worn out Urban Air and the Galleria/ mall. Please help!!

Hi there, I’ve been influenced and want to try the Salt and Stone deodorant. Curious what your favorite scent is before I order?
Also does it really work?

Any good recommendations on where to get a lash lift and tint in the Lake Travis/Austin area

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