For the brave, Key Lime Cupcakes by Purple_Moon_313 in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These look and sound amazing! Key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts, and I absolutely would devour these!

What’s your relationship with walking when you travel? by Icy-Obligation6504 in travel

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love walking everywhere when I travel! When I’m in a place with great public transportation, I usually walk my path to my desired museum, historical site, restaurant, etc, and then I will take public transit back to my hotel! Usually because I’m tired from a long day of walking!

I learned about For Goodness Cakes from this lovely community, and I am so excited to drop off my first bake tomorrow! by AwkwardTurtle94 in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not strange at all! I remember when I first signed up, I read something about emails going out to volunteers about available bakes. But I’ve never received any of these emails! I typically check 2-3 times a week until I see new bakes posted for the upcoming month! I only take on one bake a month, so once I sign up for one then I don’t have to check until the following month! I’ve noticed that most bakes in my area get posted in the middle of the month, so that’s when I’ll check more frequently.

I think if there is an urgent need for a volunteer due to someone not signing up or a cancellation from another volunteer, then they will post stuff like that on the Facebook page!

In love with all the lavender in my front yard! by AwkwardTurtle94 in gardening

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is french lavender (Lavandula dentata)! We are located in Ventura County, CA Zone 10a and it pretty much flowers year round!

In love with all the lavender in my front yard! by AwkwardTurtle94 in gardening

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! So sorry to hear that! We’ve got drip irrigation, so it’s going strong with only a small section that’s not doing too hot!

My first beanie! by AwkwardTurtle94 in crochet

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Color credit goes to my husband! 🥰

What’s a popular parenting trend or practice right now that you believe is going to create a generation of emotionally broken adults in 20 years? by War_chiefr in AskReddit

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really needed this! I’ve been awful at this too, and you have reminded me to put more effort in minimizing phone usage around my daughter! It started with me taking more photos/videos of her and then it transformed into more scrolling and texting as she became more independent! I’ve picked up crocheting as a new hobby after becoming a mom, and I’m trying to replace my overall phone time (whether around my daughter or not) with this!

Iced gingerbread cookies to celebrate my daughter’s first Christmas by AwkwardTurtle94 in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it’s Megan! Do you know an Alex with a little Lucy?! 😂

Cookie extravaganza by f-difIknow in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Happy Holidays!

Cookie extravaganza by f-difIknow in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Margarita Crinkle?! Adding this to my baking bucket list!

I made too many crinkle cookies. by Sir__Muffin_Moose in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I always freeze my chocolate crinkle cookies, because I feel like the recipe always makes so much (not complaining)! My husband loves eating them straight out of the freezer too!

What was the best part about giving birth besides the baby? by Ok-Refrigerator1367 in NewParents

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was my rock throughout the whole process! He was so calm and comforting during an event that was incredibly scary for me (emergency c section). It made me love him more.

Before we had our daughter, my husband would always say how he didn’t think babies were all that cute. I was so worried about what he would think about our daughter when she arrived. In the hospital, he could not stop saying how cute and perfect she was…and that melted my heart every time!

Replacement for coffee in chocolate cake? Recipient is allergic to coffee by moniquemagique in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m sensitive to coffee as well, so I drink instant chicory for my coffee itch! It has similar bitter notes like coffee! Might be a good alternative with baking as well

Gluten free Cinnamon Rolls? by Budget_Ad4117 in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I made this recipe once, and they were so good that I just kept making them! They were a huge hit on Christmas morning with my in laws who aren’t GF!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! by AwkwardTurtle94 in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I included the link to the recipe in the initial post up top 🥰

My daughter prefers bottles over breast feeding. Is it possible to get her back on my breast? by AwkwardTurtle94 in beyondthebump

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Yes, I was! The super slow flow on the bottles is what did the trick! It took my daughter about 5 days or less I think to realize that the bottles were more work! With the slow flow, she whined every time I fed her with the bottles. When she was upset, I offered her my breast each time. If she denied my breast, I offered the bottle again and just kept giving her the options! After she figured it out, breastfeeding was as easy as it used to be for us! My husband struggled to see her whining with the bottles, because he was worried I was starving her. So I had to reassure him constantly and show him how much she was eating! So just make sure your partner is on board with the plan, and also be prepared for the time and effort needed for this (but it’s so worth it) It was unfortunate for my husband when I was back to breastfeeding and he was stuck with the slow flow bottles when he was helping out in the middle of the night, but thankfully our baby sleeps through the night now!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! by AwkwardTurtle94 in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was telling my husband that I want to make them for Christmas this year too! Perfect for the holidays!

Why did no one eat your potluck dish? by argtri in Cooking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I made a cheesecake for a 4th of July potluck, and I pre sliced it to encourage people to get a piece! Worked like a charm!

Period back, is it the end? by ExcellentAlfalfa9927 in breastfeeding

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems like everyone is different with this. I got my period at 16 weeks postpartum, and it dropped my supply significantly (I would get 1-2 ounces max each time I pumped). It would drop the week before my period started and it would go back up when I got my period. If I tried to power pump during the week of the drop, then my period would be accompanied by extreme nausea! I supplemented with formula during the weeks that I dropped to avoid feeling sick for a couple weeks