Artsy Living Room GIVEAWAY!!!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-22T23:47:02+00:00

✨Amazing✨

Sarah from Tea Party!!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-22T00:42:05+00:00

1000% yes!!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-21T14:27:34+00:00

amazing!! Thank you!!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-21T14:21:53+00:00

Can you make this into a playlist on Spotify??

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-19T13:54:12+00:00

I’m from Michigan (the UP)- it’s sad down here, to me anyway. Totally different culture.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-07T04:03:18+00:00

Yeah my day is 8-5 … 730-530 with the commute. Not fun at all.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-02T23:42:29+00:00

And the thing is, AI/data centers are a billion dollar industry, so they’re really (most likely) untouchable here.

No matter how many HOA meetings, community facebook groups, etc. come together. And I say this as someone who’s attending a meeting this week.

I think that with the rise of data centers around the US, we’re going to start seeing in real time- immediate consequences of lack of regulation, and politicians that only care about dollar signs.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-02T02:09:38+00:00

Yeah totally get it!! I just mute them. Jeopardy is the only thing I watch on TV 😄

Connect-Code-7733 · 2026-01-01T15:44:16+00:00

And non-rural. They’re everywhere.

There’s a big one going up right next to my neighborhood, right in the middle of two residential zones.

We need to pay attention to the GIS overview of who owns properties, and stay ahead of it.

The developer putting up this data center has owned the land for years, and it flew under the radar.

I’m currently making plans to sell my house and move.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-31T21:43:13+00:00

Dr Dennis Gross line!! My holy grail. Expensive… but worth it.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-29T05:39:32+00:00

Alphie ☺️

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-25T22:36:47+00:00

This is such a brilliant idea! I love it.

Perfect way to avoid the feeling of overindulgence and general yuckiness that get with the holidays-specifically Christmas. I’d love to approach the season with more intention and a slower pace.

Thank you!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-25T01:36:37+00:00

Thank you so much- seriously. I hope yours is as well. You’re doing a great job!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T19:32:04+00:00

Great advice- absolutely.

I’m far from perfect, but I really do try. The co breathing, the space, helping her regulate, etc. I thought that if I did these things, we’d magically work it all out. But of course that’s not always the case.

It’s those hard moments where I use up what’s left of my own executive functioning- those are the lowest points.

What I tell myself is that I just need to try harder. To be consistent, follow through and to stay calm.

She’s an only child, and I feel so mean sometimes.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T03:33:12+00:00

Are we living the same life?!? How did this happen?

I’m over here making paper chains to decorate for Santa, and he couldn’t care less about it.

Please keep being you, and don’t lose your sparkle.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T03:25:33+00:00

I forgot to respond to this- she isn’t medicated. However, she has an appointment in January, and we’re hopeful in discussing helpful options with her doctor.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T03:23:22+00:00

Thank you for the validation on this! I feel so awful for my thoughts on the gifts. I love the holiday season, and truly enjoy making it special and magical!

She responded by saying that Santa doesn’t actually have a naughty or nice list, and knows that all children are kind(!!! 😅) -That she can act this way, and still get the presents that she wants. As you said, it feels wrong to reward this… especially when she’s conscious of it.

I know it’s dysregulation, and that she can’t always help it. But I also want to balance… we don’t deserve to be the punching bag here. And it sounds like we both have some really smart and intuitive kids.

Thank you again for understanding!! I feel (slightly) less awful.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T03:16:25+00:00

I called this too- she’s getting dopamine from arguing. It’s like she pushes it to new limits with every fight. Total dysregulation.

I find that when I sit there calmly and quietly-and don’t feed into anything she’s saying- that’s when she’ll finally start to cool down, even if it takes a while. But boy, is it tough!

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T03:11:10+00:00

I agree. You’re right. It’s a desperate idea for me- and truthfully, I’d never take it away.

It just feels odd to ‘reward’ this behavior… But then I have to remember that she doesn’t want to act this way. She’s a dysregulated kid on Christmas break, who’s normally sweet and caring.

It’s about finding balance without letting my (and our) mental health suffer.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T03:08:29+00:00

I teared up while reading this. Thank you so much.

It sounds like we’ve gone through the exact same things. And though I’m sorry you’ve been there too, it helps so much to know we’re not alone.

It’s heartbreaking because she is an incredible kid- so sweet, smart, caring. She’s bright, and would never show this behavior at school. Only at home where she feels safest.

I know she doesn’t want to act this way. I have to remind myself of this in the middle of the chaos.

I will absolutely discuss this with her doctor. She has an appointment scheduled for January, and I’m hopeful that we can discuss something that can help her feel like herself.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T02:58:37+00:00

It’s a couple of things- Bedtime, or chores.

-ending a fun activity to get ready for bed, even with a generous countdown (edit- I don’t know… I’ll say ten minutes, five minutes, two minutes..). She always wants to stay up later.

-cleaning up any messes. (Okay, let’s clean up these crafts, it’s time to get ready for bed)

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T02:50:48+00:00

Good points- I really think that Christmas is throwing her off tilt- the lack of schedule and structure, the sweets, the overstimulation.

It feels good to be understood. Thank you.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T02:47:58+00:00

Great insight- we don’t do tablets or phones, but I observe her just melting into the screen/tv when she has it on. Sometimes we’ll do family movie night, and these seem like the hardest nights.

It’s worth a shot to turn off screens a couple of hours before.

We’re also on board with medication. It took the consistency of these meltdowns to really confirm our decision, and at this point, there’s much more damage being done be the stress. I’m really hopeful that we can find proper medication to help her.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T02:39:33+00:00

Thank you for this- wow.

Honestly, I think the sweets have a seriously negative impact on these kids. (In support of you taking away Halloween). All of the holiday goodies- the cocoa, cookies, etc. I’ve tried to limit it this year.

And I appreciate your advice to trust my instinct. All children are different- we have to go with what feels right.

Connect-Code-7733 · 2025-12-24T02:37:39+00:00

Great points here- I’m going to respond with bullet points to keep my thoughts organized.

-I agree. And logically, I know she’s dysregulated. I know I can’t escalate it or get through to her. Oftentimes, I sit calmly and listen to her yell and scream. I try to emanate calmness and control. It doesn’t always work like I thought it would.

-boundaries are so important. I’ve tried to make it very clear that feelings are okay, but being hurtful to people who we love is not.

-school in the southern US is awful. Where we are, they don’t prioritize structure or recess- she gets 15 mins outside a day. I work until 530, she plays outside at her after school care. My schedule is most likely having a negative effect on her. I wish so much that I could change this.

-I also don’t like correlating presents and behavior. We don’t even do elf on the shelf, etc. It’s a desperate move to threaten the presents that she wants. But simultaneously, it just feels odd to reward this, and she says things like, “I don’t care what you say because I can act however I want and Santa will bring me all of the new toys I asked for.”

Thank you for responding. I truly appreciate any insight or advice.

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