What’s the best thing you’ve learned on DCUM?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tightlining upper lids. Microfiber hair towel. Various skin care things I was clueless about. That I should not wear capri pants.

But most of all that I have normal kids, a great DH, and a pretty functional extended family. The insights into the personal hell of so many posters is eye opening.

What are the skincare and hair towel tips?

The hair towel is the Aquis microfiber hair towel. I wrap my hair in it after a shower and it absorbs much more water than a regular towel making the drying process faster (which is important because I of course use the Revlon dryer and that works best on damp rather than wet hair).

[Anonymous]

I found out about the WHC Midwives here and I'm so glad I did.

I've learned a lot about neighborhoods on here. We're looking to maybe buy in the next 2-3 years so that'll be incredibly valuable.

[Anonymous]

Always bring enough gun.

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That I only had to buy 1 season of National Theater tickets to get my Hamilton tickets instead of 2 years at the Kennedy Center.

[Anonymous]

Not my monkeys, not my circus.

[Anonymous]

As Tom Hanks said on Black Jeopardy when asked what skinny women can do for you: "Not a damned thing!"

[Anonymous]

DCUM was where I came when I was totally MORTIFIED my MIL had a huge (invited 100 people) "grandma shower" for herself when I was pregnant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tightlining upper lids. Microfiber hair towel. Various skin care things I was clueless about. That I should not wear capri pants.

But most of all that I have normal kids, a great DH, and a pretty functional extended family. The insights into the personal hell of so many posters is eye opening.

What is the deal with tightening upper lids?

Not the PP, but I was taught how to do this by a makeup artist at Nordstrom at 15 years old and I have done it every day since then. I am almost 34 and swear I could do it in the back of a moving car without a mirror at this point. The technique itself it really just pushing liner up into your lashes from the bottom up, in between the lashes. You can use a pencil, but I am a powder and brush kinda gal and find it easier and a cleaner line, so here is what I do!

You get a brush like this (or pencil, but see above)

https://www.lauramercier.com/eye-and-brow-brushes/flat-eye-liner-brush-prod220093.html

You wet it with some water and dip into a cake liner, like this one below. A solid black eyeshadow will also work. Really swirl it around. The wetter your brush, the more intense your pigment and liner. I go for it!

https://www.sephora.com/product/tightline-cake-eye-liner-P285323

Then you push the flat liner brush in between your lashes. I also frequently hold it stationary and blink my lashes onto it. It's really easy.

This video is a bit long, but this is basically it. She does make a good point about tightlinging versus hitting the lashline. It mostly makes your lashes look thick. Bonus- it lasts and doesn't smudge AT ALL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTt-oecBDX8

I am fair, blonde haired, and blue eyed. People are shocked I wear black eyeliner everyday. However, applied in this way, it is really not harsh, I swear. Give it a try!

Thanks for this! I used to tightline but got out of the habit. It really makes my eyes look better, especially since my lids are too small for regular above-the-lashes eyeliner. I'll have to start doing it again!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DCUM was where I came when I was totally MORTIFIED my MIL had a huge (invited 100 people) "grandma shower" for herself when I was pregnant.

Link to that thread, PLEASE, PLEASE!

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Anonymous wrote:Baby foot

+100

[Anonymous]

I learned that Mclean Bible Church really is a cult and I was able to alert some loved ones to steer clear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tightlining upper lids. Microfiber hair towel. Various skin care things I was clueless about. That I should not wear capri pants.

But most of all that I have normal kids, a great DH, and a pretty functional extended family. The insights into the personal hell of so many posters is eye opening.

What is the deal with tightening upper lids?

Not the PP, but I was taught how to do this by a makeup artist at Nordstrom at 15 years old and I have done it every day since then. I am almost 34 and swear I could do it in the back of a moving car without a mirror at this point. The technique itself it really just pushing liner up into your lashes from the bottom up, in between the lashes. You can use a pencil, but I am a powder and brush kinda gal and find it easier and a cleaner line, so here is what I do!

You get a brush like this (or pencil, but see above)

https://www.lauramercier.com/eye-and-brow-brushes/flat-eye-liner-brush-prod220093.html

You wet it with some water and dip into a cake liner, like this one below. A solid black eyeshadow will also work. Really swirl it around. The wetter your brush, the more intense your pigment and liner. I go for it!

https://www.sephora.com/product/tightline-cake-eye-liner-P285323

Then you push the flat liner brush in between your lashes. I also frequently hold it stationary and blink my lashes onto it. It's really easy.

This video is a bit long, but this is basically it. She does make a good point about tightlinging versus hitting the lashline. It mostly makes your lashes look thick. Bonus- it lasts and doesn't smudge AT ALL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTt-oecBDX8

I am fair, blonde haired, and blue eyed. People are shocked I wear black eyeliner everyday. However, applied in this way, it is really not harsh, I swear. Give it a try!

Thanks for this! I used to tightline but got out of the habit. It really makes my eyes look better, especially since my lids are too small for regular above-the-lashes eyeliner. I'll have to start doing it again!

I went back home (Russia) and every female relative asked to teach them tightlining They loved how my eyes looked. I sent a number of brushes and cake liners there after that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tightlining upper lids. Microfiber hair towel. Various skin care things I was clueless about. That I should not wear capri pants.

But most of all that I have normal kids, a great DH, and a pretty functional extended family. The insights into the personal hell of so many posters is eye opening.

What is the deal with tightening upper lids?

Not the PP, but I was taught how to do this by a makeup artist at Nordstrom at 15 years old and I have done it every day since then. I am almost 34 and swear I could do it in the back of a moving car without a mirror at this point. The technique itself it really just pushing liner up into your lashes from the bottom up, in between the lashes. You can use a pencil, but I am a powder and brush kinda gal and find it easier and a cleaner line, so here is what I do!

You get a brush like this (or pencil, but see above)
Ä
https://www.lauramercier.com/eye-and-brow-brushes/flat-eye-liner-brush-prod220093.html

You wet it with some water and dip into a cake liner, like this one below. A solid black eyeshadow will also work. Really swirl it around. The wetter your brush, the more intense your pigment and liner. I go for it!

https://www.sephora.com/product/tightline-cake-eye-liner-P285323

Then you push the flat liner brush in between your lashes. I also frequently hold it stationary and blink my lashes onto it. It's really easy.

This video is a bit long, but this is basically it. She does make a good point about tightlinging versus hitting the lashline. It mostly makes your lashes look thick. Bonus- it lasts and doesn't smudge AT ALL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTt-oecBDX8

I am fair, blonde haired, and blue eyed. People are shocked I wear black eyeliner everyday. However, applied in this way, it is really not harsh, I swear. Give it a try!

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this! I’m a klutz with eyeliner but this sounds doable.

[Anonymous]

1) The use of coconut oil for personal hygiene and odor prevention.

2) Use pillow protectors underneath pillow cases.

3) Flush and close the toilet faucet to prevent it refilling, pour down toilet cleaner in the overflow pipe and then brush the toilet bowl. Pouring the cleaner down the overflow pipe in the tank will ensure that every nook and cranny of the bowl gets the cleaner.

4) Magnesium for sleep and cramps. Take D3 with magnesium for more absorption.

5) Oil-pulling

6) Macy's 1 day $10 outerwear sale that enable me to buy a number of kids coats to donate to our school.

7) Jewish etiquettes for funerals, foods, bar mitzvahs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1) The use of coconut oil for personal hygiene and odor prevention.

2) Use pillow protectors underneath pillow cases.

3) Flush and close the toilet faucet to prevent it refilling, pour down toilet cleaner in the overflow pipe and then brush the toilet bowl. Pouring the cleaner down the overflow pipe in the tank will ensure that every nook and cranny of the bowl gets the cleaner.

4) Magnesium for sleep and cramps. Take D3 with magnesium for more absorption.

5) Oil-pulling

6) Macy's 1 day $10 outerwear sale that enable me to buy a number of kids coats to donate to our school.

7) Jewish etiquettes for funerals, foods, bar mitzvahs.

I recommend D3+K2 supplement. Made me a different person.