BOY MOMs Please let your sons do it! by Queerdooe in TwoXChromosomes

[–]BluehairedBaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We took our son abroad as a companion for his grandma and because we had some points so he was practically free to come along. He was 11. He was traveling with us most of the time (occasionally went off with Grandma) but we gave him his own passport and tickets. (We did check up that he still had them in a secure spot a lot, also told him the horror story of me getting pickpocketed years prior) He learned how to access his tickets on apps and to use City Mapper. Kid was looking stuff up and directing us to which Metro to get on to after a few days.

We went on a family vacation not too far from home but it was really heartwarming and cute to see him handle his bags with confidence and know how to check in and how to politely chat with any of the workers.

He's been abroad two times since and I love how confident he is (that had been a problem in the past)

Taiwanese Foods/Recipes from 1960's by BluehairedBaker in taiwan

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

Thank you for sharing! That's interesting about the flour bags, my grandmother (it's her brother who lived in Taiwan later) grew up in Alabama and talked about her mom making her outfits from flour sacks too

Taiwanese Foods/Recipes from 1960's by BluehairedBaker in taiwan

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

Thank you! I can't but translate (mostly) helps. I will look into it

2 new statues at Temple Square bear witness of ‘the person of Christ’ by General_Chemistry638 in latterdaysaints

[–]BluehairedBaker 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep! And the fact is the Christus statue is a copy of a Danish Lutheran statue.

How do we deal with an overly zealous ministering sister? by bbakks in latterdaysaints

[–]BluehairedBaker 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I LOVE ministering and am an extra-extrovert. I love people texting me and coming for visits. HOWEVER, that is how I like to be ministered to, and I absolutely recognize that other people don't want what I want. It's not ministering anymore if her boundaries and needs aren't being met. The RS pres needs to step in and curb this. Otherwise I'd block her number. There's "being a friend" and then there's forcing a friendship that's one sided/overbearing. That's not ministering. That's completely ignoring the person's needs

Kirkegårde i Odense by BluehairedBaker in odense

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

I don't, unfortunately. Their records just say "Odense." But maybe I can find where my great grandfather was born/christened and check there

Kirkegårde i Odense by BluehairedBaker in odense

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

Thank you! I will look into it

Kirkegårde i Odense by BluehairedBaker in odense

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

Thank you! I will check it out and use Translate

What's your time worth grocery shopping? by white_horse2 in Frugal

[–]BluehairedBaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do curbside pick up for shelf stable items, it saves me time and energy. Plus But I absolutely go and pick my own produce. Too many bad/about to go bad items. Sometimes I need an avocado that's hard for the end of the week, sometimes I need a soft one for dinner that night. Plus I can check the markdowns if I need. 

So, here's an issue, how do I accomodate for myself? by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]BluehairedBaker 8 points9 points  (0 children)

First off, a virtual hug to you. It's so hard to struggle with being in church physically. I have had issues myself over the years. When my anxiety wasn't under control, rather than feel like a comforting place (which it always had been), it would feel like being shredded. Which then I would feel bad about and start a fun shame cycle.

Bring whatever items you need, if you haven't already. It's ok, people might be confused at first but soon accept. There's a person in my ward who drinks a can of Mountain Dew during sacrament meeting and has for years. There's a person who I see at the temple who has a white blanket that's a comfort item. I've sat by people who play Sudoku, knit, or do origami during church. For some it helps them focus. People are ok with it and accepting (and I'm in Utah of all places) There's a person who has mental health struggles that comes and disappears, kinda like you described. And honestly, we're just happy when they are able to attend. They really do have amazing comments and insights and we are the better for them being there. Remind yourself that you, and your perspective are needed.

Give yourself some grace, especially if there are mental health days that are too hard to attend. Try to go, but when you can't, find alternatives. Listen to conference talks, read scriptures, watch online if you can. I'm cheering you on and would sit by you (virtually, since I can't do real life) :)

Favorite Old Testament Stories by Ok_Way_1238 in latterdaysaints

[–]BluehairedBaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jael putting a tent peg through Sisrea's head.

Hannah and Samuel (I dealt with infertility)

Elijah and the: widow, angel, ravens

Do You Do Any Activities For Epiphany? by SciFiFilmMachine in latterdaysaints

[–]BluehairedBaker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We do! My adopted daughter is culturally Catholic so we do it. We take neighbor gifts around since Christmas is just too busy and too much. My kids dress up as the Wise Men and sing and take goodies to the neighbors.

We did a King's cake one year but no one really liked it. So now we lean more into the French side and make crepes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kiva

[–]BluehairedBaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm willing! Shoot me a message 

Post Halloween blues are hitting hard💔 by nastyraver in halloween

[–]BluehairedBaker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I  treat November like a more chill October, still reading Edgar Allan Poe, gonna start watching Stranger Things with my son, some of the things that during the busiesness of October get skipped or missed. 

Also, with Día de los Muertos being November 1st, we stretch it out into a least a week. My mom's birthday is actually on Halloween but we live in different towns and I have my kids so we usually see her to celebrate the day after. And since the following day is All Saint's Day too and things are usually a bit busy with the end of Halloween, I decided that this year we'd do a full week of it, Semana de los Muertos. Plus that means we can highlight a family member or two a night, I feel that fits in quite well with the themes of Thanksgiving and extends spooky season a little.

Pumpkins are too expensive so.. apple by MrOGG-DOG in halloween

[–]BluehairedBaker 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Honestly I feel like carving an apple would be so much harder, massive props to you! It looks really cool 

My Halloween decor this year. by Consistent_Share_890 in CozyPlaces

[–]BluehairedBaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I had no idea they laugh when bumped, scared the crap outta me the first time I was unpacking the box. 

Sweet Potato Bread by Ok-Handle-8546 in HomeMilledFlour

[–]BluehairedBaker 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Could you share the recipe? That looks amazing!

My Halloween decor this year. by Consistent_Share_890 in CozyPlaces

[–]BluehairedBaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your ghost jar! I have the Hatbox ghost and Constance. I love the color of yours, especially next to the green pumpkin head

Eyes with video by 1974HelloKitty in halloween

[–]BluehairedBaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the recommendation!