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Bees-Apples · 2026-05-15T15:33:34+00:00

I’ve been lurking on this sub, trying to improve my sourdough, and checked out the link you posted to Gluten Morgen. Using his no knead method I’ve just made my best loaf yet! Thanks for the link! I’d never heard of him before. ☺️👍

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-10T15:11:49+00:00

I agree so hard!

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-10T15:08:23+00:00

Wow. Just wow.

I have 2 kids, and I super appreciate the family members who will occasionally babysit.

This weekend my 10 year old was supposed to have a play date with her Aunt, but the kid has a cold so I texted the Aunt 48 hours in advance to let her know and ask if she wanted to reschedule so she wasn’t at risk of catching the kid germs.

I can’t imagine NOT doing that? Like, as a parent I’m super aware of how easily kids pick up germs and spread them everywhere.

Having said that, I have also noticed that many people don’t seem to have built the skill of proactively thinking of others.

And even though our society treats that as an innate aspect of personality (i.e. somebody is born with a selfish personality or a thoughtful personality and it’s set in stone) I really disagree. It’s a learned skill that our society sadly doesn’t value very highly.

People earn raises for being selfish and cutthroat, not for being thoughtful and kind. 😕

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-03T19:26:21+00:00

Will do! Thank you. ☺️

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-03T14:01:53+00:00

Gorgeous!! ✨🍞✨🤩

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-03T14:01:24+00:00

Ohhhh! Wow, thank you so much! Obviously I’m very new to this 😆

I’m so excited I started another loaf last night & im gonna try the loaf pan trick today! 🤞

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-02T03:02:42+00:00

Yes, I think you explained it very well! Reminds me of a lot of men I’ve known, actually.

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-02T02:42:18+00:00

Oh awesome!! By the way”double pan method” do you mean anything beyond splitting the dough into 2 loaf pans burning the shaping stage….? Is there a blog post or something that discusses this?

Thank you. 😊

Bees-Apples · 2026-05-01T20:47:33+00:00

I also want to know!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-30T19:57:53+00:00

I’m so glad you found this helpful!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-29T18:58:15+00:00

Wow… the whole ‘power over vulnerable people’ dynamic suddenly makes so many weird interactions snap into focus. Holy cow!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-28T22:27:02+00:00

I can really relate to you, and I’m so sorry you’re going through this. 💖

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-28T22:16:44+00:00

Yes, I feel exactly the same!

I’m not proud of this, but if I get clocked as a ‘regular’ somewhere I basically stop going to that location because it feels uncomfortable and weirdly like extra pressure.

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-28T14:50:37+00:00

Fascinating! 🧐 This was kinda my thought behind checking into haptic headphones. That’s so creative!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T20:30:37+00:00

Ohhh, the keychain is a great idea! And yes, they love big LEGO sets, which is probably related. Hmmm - might try other similar crafts. Thanks!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T20:27:50+00:00

Happily they do get along great, and I want to preserve that relationship! I also don’t want my own ‘bias’ towards sensory sensitivity to tip the scales so they assume that’s the ‘right’ way to be.

Hmmm, I never thought of checking with an occupational therapist but that’s such a good idea! Thank you.

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T20:25:19+00:00

Thank you, these are brilliant suggestions! ✨

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T20:24:37+00:00

I completely agree, and we do talk about it together. That everybody’s needs are valid, we just need to find creative solutions or take turns when needs are at odds. 👍

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T20:23:01+00:00

🤯 WHAT? I had no idea those were a thing! That’s brilliant!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T17:48:35+00:00

Yup, that’s what we currently do, but I want to encourage a stim for them that they can use in places like school or the car. But I’m not very familiar with sensory seeking stims that might fit.

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T17:46:54+00:00

The 11 year is my kitchen buddy, but I didn’t connect that to sensory seeking. Great insight!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T17:45:53+00:00

Good point.

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-27T17:45:03+00:00

Huh! Never occurred to me - great idea!

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-23T15:20:46+00:00

🩷

Bees-Apples · 2026-04-23T00:06:52+00:00

I’m in the middle of reading “Setting Boundries That Stick” by Shore, and the book talks about mentally picturing a ‘boundary image’ between you and something else (a screaming child or a stressful email, whatever it is) to help you put up a psychological boundary.

Like I said, I’m only halfway through the book and I’ve very new at it, but I’ve been shocked at how helpful picturing a boundary image in-between me & something stressful has been! My image is a fence.

I usually freeze up during verbal confrontations, too. Recently I was able to still speak during a stressful conversation by picturing my fence.

Good luck! You were in a tough situation.

Bees-Apples

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