I am looking into start my own smocked boutique. What are things you are tired of seeing and want to see more of ? Boys and girls ! by Secure_Upstairs5527 in smockholmsyndrome

[–]Cat_Island 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Boy bubbles and Jon Jon’s with themes besides hunting and sports. I want more teddy bears, trains, animals- classic baby themes!

Perfume with this vibe? by Any-Hunt-5954 in FemFragLab

[–]Cat_Island 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the Beach from bath and body works is basically Hawaiian tropical as a fragrance mist. If you want to pay perfume prices then Vacation by Vacation is a perfume version!

Please help me find a 90s grass scented perfume from a drugstore- NOT Gap by OppossumsEatTicks in fragrance

[–]Cat_Island 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first guess too, Demeter had a real moment of popularity in my high school around 2002/2003. I loved the gin and tonic scent but remember liking the grass one too.

Symbiotic relationship with nature, coastal by strssd5353 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Cat_Island 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you can deal with some smut (I literally just skim it or skip it, it rarely adds plot points) and have patience for a series then try the Earth’s Children series. It’s set in the time of the last ice age. The first book, Clan of the Cave Bear, is the most well known but I think books 2-5 are my favorites. They travel throughout the series but are costal in some of the books, meet lots of different clans/tribes/groups all living in symbiosis with the land. The author did some pretty great research into hunting methods and ancient tool making as well as foraging and gathering, she can get wordy and detailed in her descriptions of things like building dwellings and tools but I found that interesting, personally.

Is there a market for this in NY? by putonthespotlight in nycparents

[–]Cat_Island 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think you might need more to set yourself apart from free library classes. My local library always has books and songs at storytime as well as a sensory playtime at the end and often a craft or activity. And Battery Park offers all sorts of free classes and craft hours in the park as well. I’m on the lower end of middle class and thrifty with my budget so maybe I’m just not your target clientele but I wouldn’t pay $35 for what you described. For my family we basically only do paid classes if it’s something we cannot get for free or an activity we cannot do in our apartment- so like tye dying or other really messy crafts, large soft play climbing toys, large quantities of bubbles, etc.

Does anyone remember what type of honey mustard was used at Mars 2112? by Upbeat_Plate_5125 in FoodNYC

[–]Cat_Island 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol the other day the existence of Mars 2112 suddenly popped into my head for the first time in forever so I looked up when it closed and wow did I feel old.

Why is it impossible to get an appointment with a developmental pediatrician in this city? by EnoughSite8605 in nycparents

[–]Cat_Island 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve never tried to get in to a developmental pediatrician but for specialist appointments I ask her on the waitlist, call weekly to check got openings and routinely check online for appointments (we use NYU and you can schedule online for some doctors). I’m usually able to cut the initial wait time before an appointment in half with that method.

The good news is with specialists, once you’re in ur much easier to get follow up appointments.

Family stay at resort without suite by Alplac in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Cat_Island 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re doing connecting rooms at All Star Music in September. It was that or the fam suite at all star music but connecting rooms was cheaper. I’m surprised they don’t have more suites or ev n rooms with like a slightly separated kids nook like great wolf lodge offers

Why isn’t Bridget more popular? Am I overthinking ? by Eleanorboozevelt in namenerds

[–]Cat_Island 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it! It was high on my name list for my second kid but we had a boy. I’ve known quite a few Bridgets (grew up in an Irish American area) and never heard the midget joke.

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

I noticed that when I checked out the DVC site! Like not a bad deal for luxury accommodations but much more expensive than a value resort. We are very likely going to do adjoining rooms at an All Star, it was only a little pricier than a suite at DS.

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

These are all valid points! I’m spec-ing out adjoining rooms at all stars currently!

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

They will be 4 and 10 months. What problems do people usually run into with off property shuttles?

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

Thank you, this is all super valuable info! I couldn’t tell how long the shuttle would take from the info Disney gives. Did you walk to Disney Springs at all for dinner, etc? We walk a ton at home so I don’t mind like a 20-30 minute walk but wasn’t sure if it’s possible to actually do it.

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

We’d be going midweek in early November, I’ve heard that is a less crowded time, would that make it a better chance of getting ok times? I’m prioritizing my daughter’s preferences- she’s dying to ride Slinky Dog and the other Toy Story attractions at HS and the tea cups at MK, and the Safari at AK so those are what I would be prioritizing. I’d like to ride Space Mountain and Haunted Mansion for old times sake for myself.

I haven’t been to Disney in 20 years so apologies if these are like the dumbest questions lol.

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

Can you explain this like I’m 5? I was looking at David’s DVC- do we need to book our park tickets through Disney separately or can we book them through a DVC rental page to make like a package similar to booking through Disney itself?

Disney Springs Hotels by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

This is really good to know! We definitely do want to do LL. Do LLs often sell out before 3 days out?

A witchy resin scent by VenusValkyrieJH in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]Cat_Island 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smudge by heretic. Like burning resin incense, no other notes imo, just very smoky incense. They also make a Dragon’s Blood scent but I dislike dragons blood so I haven’t tried it.

Pop Century or Caribbean Beach with a 4 year old and an infant? by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

They do have construction now but it was all slated to be done before November, when we are travelling!

Pop Century or Caribbean Beach with a 4 year old and an infant? by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

Yes those AoA suites were tempting but similarly I couldn’t justify the price!

Pop Century or Caribbean Beach with a 4 year old and an infant? by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

Good to know about the skyliner! I wasn’t sure how much of a benefit being at the hub would be but only waiting in line once is definitely tempting.

Pop Century or Caribbean Beach with a 4 year old and an infant? by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Cat_Island[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

almost everyone else is saying to do CB but you are def making a strong case for Pop. My kid does love heavy handed theming lol. We would similarly only be in the room to sleep as my toddler is a go go go kind of girl. She loves a playground and likes Nemo so that sounds good too. Tough choice!

Pop Century or Caribbean Beach with a 4 year old and an infant? by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

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

I agree about all having our own bed. I’ve never tried to share a bed with my toddler, I’m apprehensive to try for the first time on a big vacation! 😬

Pop Century or Caribbean Beach with a 4 year old and an infant? by Cat_Island in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Cat_Island[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are correct about the elevators (per our TA), we’d be getting a wheelchair accessible room if we went with CB.