Hump day!

MrsKipper · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:
FAWK MAN a friend's wife is now selling something called Nerium. 5 posts a day on FB about this shit, and DH just got a call that they want to stop by on their way through town next week..... they haven't stopped by in 3 years. I smell a sales pitch.

This. This is why I haven't done anything with what I signed up for. I initially just signed up for the discount, then I thought about actually running a business, but people that saturate the market with their posts have ruined the desire for me because I don't want to be another one of "those people."

MarisaKathleen · December 2014

Poor Cal has a yucky head. I've tried Aveeno, Coconut Oil, Honest Company Healing Balm, my L'Bri stuff. Nothing is working. He's still peely/scaly. I think I've now figured out that it is eczema--his next doc appt is on 12/27, so we'll ask then. I'm going to try the SheaMoisture Eczema therapy soap & lotion that worked for me and if that doesn't work, I have no idea what to do. I'm not putting a baby on steroid cream, especially since none of that ever worked for me. I guess I'll just invest in hats.

Nancy pets his head and says "that's not my brother, his head is too bumpy." Stupid "That's Not My" books. :-(

BeebopandBuddy · December 2014

MrsKipper said:

FAWK MAN a friend's wife is now selling something called Nerium. 5 posts a day on FB about this shit, and DH just got a call that they want to stop by on their way through town next week..... they haven't stopped by in 3 years. I smell a sales pitch.
This. This is why I haven't done anything with what I signed up for. I initially just signed up for the discount, then I thought about actually running a business, but people that saturate the market with their posts have ruined the desire for me because I don't want to be another one of "those people."

Yep, this is why my Jamberry isn't doing what I thought it would. I am just not willing to drive people crazy with it. I'm sad I'm not doing as well as I wanted to, but I can't devote the time to it and I can't just keep baraging people with posts and e-mails. It feels icky.

tyrannasaurusjess · December 2014

@tinyhumantoe... that picture is fucking gross.

@flamingemu, what a bitch. That super sucks for the kid(s), too. Obviously she's not a good role model. I agree with PP.. can you provide tracking info that shows you actually did send the gifts and that they arrived??

@BPer, that guy sounds like a total asshat. If he's saying those things to you, he's probably mistreating other women too. If he loses his job, it's not your fault. It's his, for being such a butt face.

MrsKipper · December 2014

MarisaKathleen said:
Poor Cal has a yucky head. I've tried Aveeno, Coconut Oil, Honest Company Healing Balm, my L'Bri stuff. Nothing is working. He's still peely/scaly. I think I've now figured out that it is eczema--his next doc appt is on 12/27, so we'll ask then. I'm going to try the SheaMoisture Eczema therapy soap & lotion that worked for me and if that doesn't work, I have no idea what to do. I'm not putting a baby on steroid cream, especially since none of that ever worked for me. I guess I'll just invest in hats.

Nancy pets his head and says "that's not my brother, his head is too bumpy." Stupid "That's Not My" books. :-(

Camden's cradle cap is still being stubborn at 6 months, so I asked his doc about it yesterday. She said to try baby oil and a baby brush, then wash with Neutrogena T-Gel 2-3 times/week.

willy_gert · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

@flamingemu That is so disheartening

@willy_gert when are you scheduling your house cleaning?!

No idea! I sent it on to DH to ask when he would be available for them to come.

@flamingemu that does totally suck and is so wrong!

kdsmith43 · December 2014

@MarisaKathleen I can always relate to your posts about students... so here is a gem for you. I just had a student some in and ask me to send in a in-school deferment form for his student loans that are in forbearance. They are in forbearance because he hasn't been able to come to my office to fill out the form. I asked all of the students at orientation 3 months ago who needed a form... then, before he leaves he asked me to send him an e-mail letting him know that I have taken care if it. I said, I am about to send it in. "I know, but I just want to make sure that you do it."

>:P

Flamingemu · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

FAWK MAN a friend's wife is now selling something called Nerium. 5 posts a day on FB about this shit, and DH just got a call that they want to stop by on their way through town next week..... they haven't stopped by in 3 years. I smell a sales pitch.

I have been blocking and deleting like crazy lately. My cousin posts 1 pic or update of her newborn for every 10-20 posts of her skincare crap. It makes me crazy, so I block and forget now. No more crazy.

MarisaKathleen · December 2014

Hey @tinyhumantoe, I google'd Nerium. Is it a cream? Or is there more than 1 thing on the market with that name, aside from a species of tree? I believe it's this stuff, at least according to the review which describes it as a direct sales company.

https://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews/by-brand/nerium-ad/_/Nerium-AD-Age-Defying-Treatment

I'd have a hard time paying $80 for a cream that will do actually nothing for your skin and could potentially kill your kid if they decided to be a goon and eat it. You guys all know how I am with my skincare/makeup. For $80, I could give you around 20 other things that would be better for your skin & would actually help improve it. Ridiculous.

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kelbel527 · December 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

Poor Cal has a yucky head. I've tried Aveeno, Coconut Oil, Honest Company Healing Balm, my L'Bri stuff. Nothing is working. He's still peely/scaly. I think I've now figured out that it is eczema--his next doc appt is on 12/27, so we'll ask then. I'm going to try the SheaMoisture Eczema therapy soap & lotion that worked for me and if that doesn't work, I have no idea what to do. I'm not putting a baby on steroid cream, especially since none of that ever worked for me. I guess I'll just invest in hats.

Nancy pets his head and says "that's not my brother, his head is too bumpy." Stupid "That's Not My" books. :-(

We've been using Renew on Aedan's eczema and honestly, it's been the best thing we've tried so far (and we've literally tried everything).

https://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=6600

And seriously, Nancy is so hilarious.

MarisaKathleen · December 2014

@BobKat22, that woman sounds like a world class ass clown. I would definitely send in that review. If she's doing it to you, she's either done it to other people, or will do it again and that's not someone who should be in charge of other people's kids.

Good for you for standing your ground and being the bigger person. I wouldn't have been able to do that.

Flamingemu · December 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

@BobKat22, that woman sounds like a world class ass clown. I would definitely send in that review. If she's doing it to you, she's either done it to other people, or will do it again and that's not someone who should be in charge of other people's kids.

Good for you for standing your ground and being the bigger person. I wouldn't have been able to do that.

I totally agree with this. Send it in. Be honest. No one else needs to deal with her.

redneckmomma25 · December 2014

I don't have too many bad offenders on FB with the MLM sales stuff. IG is different.

MrsKipper · December 2014

Ugh, I'm sorry she's being difficult @bobkat22. I'm sure it's a relief to have found something else, but I hate she's causing unnecessary drama over your DD leaving.

willy_gert · December 2014

@bobkat22 I am so sorry! That is horrible of her and you handled it so much better than I would! Just get DD when you can and make sure she is fine! I hope things calm down and life is easier without this kook in your life!

tinyhumantoe · December 2014

I don't know what it is, but it can cure cellulite, wrinkles, scars - oh my! They are all before and after photos. I want to do my own photos and post them - one with me smushing my double chin, and the next with my neck out like a rooster - DOUBLE CHIN GONE! NERIUM! That's about what the photos show.

hmp1 · December 2014

Sorry things turned ugly Bobkat. So she admitted that she closed down her last daycare because the parents were unhappy with her? Did I read that right. Had she shared that info with you before? What a nut job.

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kelbel527 · December 2014

Oh my gosh @bobkat22 - That's awful. She sounds ridiculous. I'm glad you found new care and it sounds like it will be a much better place for DD.

redneckmomma25 · December 2014

That is so unprofessional of her bobkat. I would definitely send a review in. People need to know what they are dealing with.

BeebopandBuddy · December 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

Hey @tinyhumantoe, I google'd Nerium. Is it a cream? Or is there more than 1 thing on the market with that name, aside from a species of tree? I believe it's this stuff, at least according to the review which describes it as a direct sales company.

https://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews/by-brand/nerium-ad/_/Nerium-AD-Age-Defying-Treatment

I'd have a hard time paying $80 for a cream that will do actually nothing for your skin and could potentially kill your kid if they decided to be a goon and eat it. You guys all know how I am with my skincare/makeup. For $80, I could give you around 20 other things that would be better for your skin & would actually help improve it. Ridiculous.

It could kill your kid if consumed? There's your out THT. That's crazy.

BeebopandBuddy · December 2014

BobKat22 said:

I did it guys. Not in a cocky way, but I killed her with kindness and professionalism and left her stammering in shock. Long version- DH was supposed to tell her yesterday at pick up a nice version of why we found other care. Then I was going to address the blog after her last day. Well, she loaded him down with Christmas gifts and crafts and he couldn't find the balls to say it. So I called last night. I started out by thanking her for the Christmas gift, asked if DD could bring cupcakes to the daycare Christmas party today, chatted about Christmas happenings, and then apologized for telling her over the phone but we found other care due to convenience. It went well. She understood. We talked about when the two weeks notice would be up and other formalities. I then said I wanted to discuss one other thing and I hoped it wouldn't cause any awkwardness and I would like to end on a positive note. I told her I read her blog post about us and while I was thoroughly pissed at the time, I am over it, but I did want to tell her I wasn't happy about it and how unprofessional I thought it was. "Uh uh uh....what blog...what post" Oh you know, the one about Hadley saying bit fuck. She owned it. I was impressed. She justified it by saying she didn't use names and it was just an exaggeration to be used for entertainment. I told her it was unfortunate that she would use one of her daycare families as entertainment. Her next response had panic in it and she asked if I still had the reference questionnaire I was supposed to send in to DHS so she could finish up her licensing. I've been holding on to it claiming that I keep forgetting to mail it in. She told me not to send it in because it was for people who had good things to say about her and this was exactly why she closed down her daycare before. Then she started questioning me on how I could see the blog. I told her she posted something on the internet. It's public. She said she didn't have time to play detective to find out how I did that, like I was wrong for reading it. This chick is a world class flipper in times of distress. I told her I didn't appreciate the personal attacks and it was unfortunate she felt that way about us. She stammered some more. Then she told me hurriedly that I didn't need to bring DD on the days we agreed to end care. I told her I wanted to honor our contract and could look past this and she told me my money wasn't needed and hung up on me. Today was the Christmas party. I dressed her up really nice and DH dropped her off. She sat at the door holding her wrapped book so excited for the book exchange and DH could hear the sitter yelling not to open the door. One of her kids let them inside. She wouldn't speak to DH, but was nice to DD. He left. She then texted me to ask which day would be her last. I was PISSED by that point. I told her she obviously had no interest in keeping her so today would be the last day and I was happy DD could enjoy the Christmas party. Now I'm sitting at work in tears. She started sending me text after text in that legal speak she tries to use to sound intellegent. I responded appropriately. We have been going back and forth and it's getting nasty now. I tried so hard to be the bigger person, but I finally sent her a not so nice message. Now I want DD to leave NOW and I can't leave to get her.

What a crazy bitch! I'm glad you're getting H out of there.

tinyhumantoe · December 2014

I removed all chocolate from my house. I was desperate so I toasted a hoagie bun, threw some butter slabs on, sprinkled with cinnamon, and caked it in brown sugar. Highly recommended LOL.

Did I tell you guys how cute the "put me in the story" books are? There is one where every page is a bunch of pics of kids, and your kid has to find their own picture - Find Me If You Can - freaking adorable! All of the books are amazing. I ordered them after I found out Flatten Me went out of business.

MarisaKathleen · December 2014

@beebopandbuddy, It's made out of Nerium Oleander Leaf. As in 'White Oleander' the movie? Oleanders are poisonous if ingested. Not that you should be eating this shit, but you know what I mean. It's also an insecticide.

Since I had to quit smoking, I'm stupidly aware of all the gross shit you can put on your skin or in your body when you read ingredients. It just freaks me out so bad.

Pokedot · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

FAWK MAN a friend's wife is now selling something called Nerium. 5 posts a day on FB about this shit, and DH just got a call that they want to stop by on their way through town next week..... they haven't stopped by in 3 years. I smell a sales pitch.

I feel like you need a "No Soliciting" sign on your house, car, office door, forehead etc.

Pokedot · December 2014

kelbel527 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

Poor Cal has a yucky head. I've tried Aveeno, Coconut Oil, Honest Company Healing Balm, my L'Bri stuff. Nothing is working. He's still peely/scaly. I think I've now figured out that it is eczema--his next doc appt is on 12/27, so we'll ask then. I'm going to try the SheaMoisture Eczema therapy soap & lotion that worked for me and if that doesn't work, I have no idea what to do. I'm not putting a baby on steroid cream, especially since none of that ever worked for me. I guess I'll just invest in hats.

Nancy pets his head and says "that's not my brother, his head is too bumpy." Stupid "That's Not My" books. :-(
We've been using Renew on Aedan's eczema and honestly, it's been the best thing we've tried so far (and we've literally tried everything).
https://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=6600

And seriously, Nancy is so hilarious.

Did you get this off my recommendation? I recommended it a bit back. It's awesome!

kelbel527 · December 2014

Pokedot said:

kelbel527 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

Poor Cal has a yucky head. I've tried Aveeno, Coconut Oil, Honest Company Healing Balm, my L'Bri stuff. Nothing is working. He's still peely/scaly. I think I've now figured out that it is eczema--his next doc appt is on 12/27, so we'll ask then. I'm going to try the SheaMoisture Eczema therapy soap & lotion that worked for me and if that doesn't work, I have no idea what to do. I'm not putting a baby on steroid cream, especially since none of that ever worked for me. I guess I'll just invest in hats.

Nancy pets his head and says "that's not my brother, his head is too bumpy." Stupid "That's Not My" books. :-(
We've been using Renew on Aedan's eczema and honestly, it's been the best thing we've tried so far (and we've literally tried everything).
https://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=6600

And seriously, Nancy is so hilarious.

Did you get this off my recommendation? I recommended it a bit back. It's awesome!

I think so! I couldn't remember who it was @pokedot! The name sounded familiar when you recommended it and when I got home that night I found a sample of it under the sink. I think they gave it to me when I was in the hospital with DS2 and I had no idea how awesome it was.

kelbel527 · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

Did I tell you guys how cute the "put me in the story" books are? There is one where every page is a bunch of pics of kids, and your kid has to find their own picture - Find Me If You Can - freaking adorable! All of the books are amazing. I ordered them after I found out Flatten Me went out of business.

I ordered two of them on your recommendation. They are supposed to arrive Thursday - I'm so excited!!

MarisaKathleen · December 2014

@pokedot & @kelbel527, Can I order that stuff without having to sign up for a whole thing and order so much per month, etc? Someone sales pitched me for this last year and I was really turned off by that part.

I see that I can get it on Amazon too, so nevermind. :-)

tinyhumantoe · December 2014

@bobkat22 I would fill out the form. She knows you had the form, asked you not to send it in, then decided to behave this way. It's not even about the blog, it's about her actions today while she has your baby and you are at work.

Flamingemu · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

I removed all chocolate from my house. I was desperate so I toasted a hoagie bun, threw some butter slabs on, sprinkled with cinnamon, and caked it in brown sugar. Highly recommended LOL.

Did I tell you guys how cute the "put me in the story" books are? There is one where every page is a bunch of pics of kids, and your kid has to find their own picture - Find Me If You Can - freaking adorable! All of the books are amazing. I ordered them after I found out Flatten Me went out of business.

We have I Love You So Much. It is cute. When ever I tell L I love her she says 'So Much' which is the response at the beginning and end of the book. I am debating getting more for Christmas, but I already over bought. I will wait a couple months.

Pokedot · December 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

@pokedot & @kelbel527, Can I order that stuff without having to sign up for a whole thing and order so much per month, etc? Someone sales pitched me for this last year and I was really turned off by that part.

I see that I can get it on Amazon too, so nevermind. :-)

It's wonderful stuff. I signed up about 2 months ago and haven' thad time to try everything I ordered but DS loves the toothpaste and his Koala foam soap. The Renew is amazing! It's awesome for diaper rash too FYI.

kelbel527 · December 2014

MarisaKathleen said:

@pokedot & @kelbel527, Can I order that stuff without having to sign up for a whole thing and order so much per month, etc? Someone sales pitched me for this last year and I was really turned off by that part.

I see that I can get it on Amazon too, so nevermind. :-)

I'm still using the sample I had at home. Pokedot - where do you buy yours? I saw it on Amazon too - so I was just going to go there when I needed more.

tinyhumantoe · December 2014

@flamingemu I ordered $100 worth, and that was after I used a 40 or 50% off coupon.

Now I'm wishing I would have ordered more for gifts. I ordered a couple for gifts. The day you were born (is that what it's called?) was big and really cute. My dad loves me is really cute too. I got that as a gift for DH.

Pokedot · December 2014

kelbel527 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

@pokedot & @kelbel527, Can I order that stuff without having to sign up for a whole thing and order so much per month, etc? Someone sales pitched me for this last year and I was really turned off by that part.

I see that I can get it on Amazon too, so nevermind. :-)
I'm still using the sample I had at home. Pokedot - where do you buy yours? I saw it on Amazon too - so I was just going to go there when I needed more.

I'm a prefered customer. So far every product=amazing

I actually signed up for $1! That's the special for one year until the 21st. Just an FYI.
ETA: I just checked prices on Amazon wow expensive. The Renew lotion in an 8 fl oz bottle for me is $9.99!

kelbel527 · December 2014

Pokedot said:

kelbel527 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

@pokedot & @kelbel527, Can I order that stuff without having to sign up for a whole thing and order so much per month, etc? Someone sales pitched me for this last year and I was really turned off by that part.

I see that I can get it on Amazon too, so nevermind. :-)
I'm still using the sample I had at home. Pokedot - where do you buy yours? I saw it on Amazon too - so I was just going to go there when I needed more.

I'm a prefered customer. So far every product=amazing

I actually signed up for $1! That's the special for one year until the 21st. Just an FYI.
ETA: I just checked prices on Amazon wow expensive. The Renew lotion in an 8 fl oz bottle for me is $9.99!

That's what I was wondering - the amazon price seemed high. Can you tell me more about a membership? Do I have to order a certain amount per month?

Pokedot · December 2014

@tinyhumantoe and @flamingemu I found a Groupon for them. Is this a good deal?

ETA: Apparently the Groupon link would work:

1 Book=$12

3 Books=$34

5 Books=$49

Pokedot · December 2014

kelbel527 said:

Pokedot said:

kelbel527 said:

MarisaKathleen said:

@pokedot & @kelbel527, Can I order that stuff without having to sign up for a whole thing and order so much per month, etc? Someone sales pitched me for this last year and I was really turned off by that part.

I see that I can get it on Amazon too, so nevermind. :-)
I'm still using the sample I had at home. Pokedot - where do you buy yours? I saw it on Amazon too - so I was just going to go there when I needed more.

I'm a prefered customer. So far every product=amazing

I actually signed up for $1! That's the special for one year until the 21st. Just an FYI.
ETA: I just checked prices on Amazon wow expensive. The Renew lotion in an 8 fl oz bottle for me is $9.99!
That's what I was wondering - the amazon price seemed high. Can you tell me more about a membership? Do I have to order a certain amount per month?

I'll PM you!

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