Thanks to these boards...

[OrangePixyStix]

Are there things you do now that you didn't do before, thanks to this board? Or maybe helpful information you learned here that has become positive in your life? Let's share!


For me, I can't believe I didn't use a daily moisturizer regulary until reading the rec's here and finding one I like enough to use. I think it was GLW who recommended the Aveeno brand, but others were using it, too. I love that stuff now!

Also, that avocado pesto recipe that Apples posted several months back has been used multiple times in our house and it is now in our dinner rotation when the ingredients are on sale.

[sitnspin]

Recipes, dry shampoo, IUD was the biggest one!

[OrangePixyStix]

Also, I had never had the pleasure of eating Ketchup Chips before meeting a gracious Canadian on here that was willing to ship me some. Yum yum!

[latte]

Jun 27, 2012 10:58:22 GMT -5 sitnspin said:

Recipes, dry shampoo, IUD was the biggest one!

Definitely the IUD. Biggest and best!

[MissusTexas]

I've learned to stay "that's not my style" instead of "that's ugly as hell" when asked my opinion of things in person.

[duff]

We eat that avocado pasta thing that Apples posted too...I freakin love that stuff!

I learned to stop washing my hair daily, dry shampoo, and pretty much all of my makeup tips from various boards on TN. Plus, I finally got on a decent eye cream after being informed that I looked like I was hit by a truck - even snarky comments can end up good!

[darkling_glory]

I started c25k because of Lizo and it is awesome.

I tried to get an IUD but there was an insurance fail.

[shorty20]

A lot of stuff, mostly health and fitness related, like C25K and various websites that I would've never known existed until someone on these boards posted about it. Also new travel places I'd like to go to, thanks to the travel board and people posting their beautiful pictures.

[pilife]

Jun 27, 2012 11:00:11 GMT -5 MissusTexas said:

I've learned to stay "that's not my style" instead of "that's ugly as hell" when asked my opinion of things in person.

This for me also.

Mostly I think I've been relieved of a lot of "I thought I was the only one"s.
Good news for me: I'm not the only one

[ILikeSloths]

Recipes
Make-up products and tips, especially using Monistat Chafing Gel as a primer
Health and fitness tips, especially green smoothies - I've been hooked for a year now!
Certain blogs, especially financial/money saving and health related ones
Coupon sites


The list goes on and on.

I've learned a lot from these boards!

[sapphire bou]

Getting a laser treatment for complexion is the most recent one. I can't think of any off the top of my head, but I'm sure there is more.

[louietunes]

Jun 27, 2012 11:16:06 GMT -5 pilife said:

Mostly I think I've been relieved of a lot of "I thought I was the only one"s.
Good news for me: I'm not the only one

Yup.

[alabasterangel]

Salsa chicken & IUD!

[alabasterangel]

As well as friends who actually leave their homes to do things! I hang out more in person with girls from the boards than I do most IRL friends that live relatively close.

[louietunes]

Better one: Thanks to these boards I've gotten to meet new, intertesting people, and I've finally made it to Austin.

[pilife]

Jun 27, 2012 11:46:33 GMT -5 louietunes said:

Better one: Thanks to these boards I've gotten to meet new, intertesting people, and I've finally made it to Austin.

Woot!

I've definitely made some friends that I would not have met otherwise.

ETA: When D and I were talking about having a camping weekend/party at the lake, we included them and their H's to the figment invite list.
(It will happen eventually - if it ever cools down!)

[OrangePixyStix]

Austin was so much fun, we really need to get another G2G in the discussion at some point!


I think my sense of confidence about staying child-free by choice has built up since I joined thanks to the plethora of articles, personal stories, ways to cope with questions regarding the choice, and a group of kickass ladies that are on my non-breeding side.

I don't question myself as often about if there's something wrong with me for not wanting something that most everyone else around me does... that there IS, indeed, married life outside of parenthood and it can be just as fulfilling and logical (if not more!).

[sapphire bou]

Jun 27, 2012 12:09:35 GMT -5 OrangePixyStix said:

I think my sense of confidence about staying child-free by choice has built up since I joined thanks to the plethora of articles, personal stories, ways to cope with questions regarding the choice, and a group of kickass ladies that are on my non-breeding side.

I don't question myself as often about if there's something wrong with me for not wanting something that most everyone else around me does... that there IS, indeed, married life outside of parenthood and it can be just as fulfilling and logical (if not more!).

Amen to this! I couldn't agree more!

[pilife]

Jun 27, 2012 12:09:35 GMT -5 OrangePixyStix said:

Austin was so much fun, we really need to get another G2G in the discussion at some point!

... that there IS, indeed, married life outside of parenthood and it can be just as fulfilling and logical (if not more!).

True story.

[Bridey]

I have received great support, during D's illness. Actually more support than anyone IRL. I will be forever grateful.

[glw]

In addition to what OPS said: support for not only not wanting to have kids of your own, but not liking them. At all.

[glw]

And CLEARLY there should be a ton of posts about how thanks to this board, you now know how to spell "brussels sprouts".

hehe