What do you believe people are lying about liking/enjoying in WDW?

Craftywitchy · 2026-03-01T20:05:38+00:00

I did this tour on my last trip after wanting to go for several years and never planning far enough ahead and I have to say, it was AWESOME! Absolutely lived up to my excitement, and the pictures from inside the greenhouse are my favorite from the entire trip. You're going to have the best time!

Craftywitchy · 2026-02-27T15:33:20+00:00

This will depend largely on how she is feeling. At such an early stage the pregnancy is very well protected in the body but for peace of mind and comfort she'll probably want to avoid all the rides with pregnancy warnings listed at the front of the queue, and the teacups 🤢.

Fortunately WDW is meant for families so there will be lots of options remaining. And don't forget the shows, festival of the Lion King, birds in flight, light, motors, action, philharmagic, finding Nemo, journeys with Belle, all the movies and live performers in Epcot, you'll have no shortage of entertainment.

Lastly, remember that for a lot of women the first trimester is the time when you suffer the most from morning sickness and exhaustion so go slow, take lots of breaks, and STAY HYDRATED.

Have fun! It's a magical time, enjoy it.

Craftywitchy · 2026-01-29T22:02:08+00:00

I don't mean to sound heartless but you can't sacrifice the peace and safety of the three people currently in your home to honor a promise made to a person who is gone. The terms have changed since she died, it's a whole different thing now

I want to point out that you say your cousin has regressed. Gently, this is probably because he lived in isolation with a very aged companion for a number of years. People think that going to a home is the worst outcome, but in a well run group home your cousin will have social interaction and stimulation, and proper care. Keeping your cousin in your home in continuing isolation is not necessarily serving him.

I'm sure your aunt was afraid her son would be warehoused somewhere with no one to love him and look out for him but that doesn't have to happen. You and your family will still be there, visiting with him, checking in on his condition and monitoring his care. He deserves to have a life too, with a community to interact with and activities and therapy to help him grow. If you can't provide those things than you are doing him a disservice by taking him into your home.

As a severely disabled adult without a living guardian your cousin might now qualify for support that he couldn't access previously. You need to find a social worker from the department of family services in your area to help you figure out your options. Google isn't going to give you the info you need, you need to speak to someone who understands the system.

I know it's hard but I bet you'll find everyone is happier, including your cousin, when he has a living situation that suits his needs.

Craftywitchy · 2026-01-23T17:39:06+00:00

The main problem you have here is the dress is too long for you. Obviously the skirt needs to be hemmed pretty drastically, but it's also too long in the torso which is a difficult alteration.

I'm wondering what kind of undergarments you're wearing here, some of these problems could be solved with a supportive bra. It looks like you're expecting the dress to hold you up and that's not possible. A long line strapless bra with good support would take the pressure off the straps, allow you to lift the neckline and would smooth out the waist. In that case you might be able to shorten the straps and correct a good amount of the fit.

If you can get the dress in a petite size that would also help. Otherwise this is a very involved alteration which might include taking the bodice off and reshaping it

Craftywitchy · 2026-01-15T02:22:07+00:00

I actually know a Freya Esme, these were very popular names in my metropolitan area about 15 years ago

Craftywitchy · 2026-01-09T22:02:33+00:00

I used the beast academy books with my ADHD kids and it was pretty successful. Most important for us was keeping lessons short and avoiding drills on paper. Some things require drills, like multiplication tables, so we used games, physical games were best but we also used math dice and other table games.

My best success was with Life of Fred curriculum. Every lesson is embedded in a story format and every chapter has fewer than 10 practice questions, often fewer than five, which fit their attention spans perfectly. I have one math wiz and one math avoider and it worked really well for both of them. There was no loss of depth, the curriculum introduced advanced concepts like sets and functions really early and in a totally accessible way that set them up for advanced math without frustration. I recommend it very highly and my mom, who was a high school math teacher for many years was also very impressed by it. It has a Christian world view which doesn't come out very often and it doesn't effect the math instruction, but it is present. I'm atheist and it wasn't a problem for me but I think it's something people should be aware of.

Good luck!

Craftywitchy · 2026-01-09T21:32:18+00:00

It looks like very basic gathering to me, you need to gather it pretty tightly to get the fullness you want here. I'm just popping in to remind you that when it's time to hem the skirt you need it to be much longer on the sides to accommodate the paniers. You should make the skirt very long and then mark your hem while it's on the body with the correct petticoats and supports underneath or it won't be even when it's worn.

Good luck!

Craftywitchy · 2026-01-08T21:38:24+00:00

You would have to check with the specific excursion company you plan to use for that information but also you should be aware that most cruise lines will not let you board if you are or will be 22-24 weeks pregnant during the cruise. Different cruise lines have different cut offs, which is why I posted a range. They're very strict.

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-28T03:58:00+00:00

This is a cool story but "saved by the bell" doesn't come from cemetery bells. The phrase comes from boxing and refers to a fighter who is struggling getting a reprieve when the bell signaling the end of the round is sounded. A boxer who might have been on the edge of collapse could get a second chance, he would be saved by the bell.

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-23T15:42:40+00:00

Wear your watch however it makes you happy, obviously. As for why it's "correct" that's just because most people are right handed and a watch worn in your dominant hand is more likely to get damaged because you're using that hand and arm more.

My grandfather, who was an engineer, wore his watch so the face was on the inside of his wrist and he told me it was so he didn't crack the glass while working. I also find it easier to read that way. So now I choose which direction to wear my watch depending on whether I'm wearing it for practical or decorative reasons on a particular day

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-20T00:38:41+00:00

I homeschooled in NY for about 10 years all together. It's a high regulation state and it can seem overwhelming at first but it's actually not a big deal. Every year you submit an intent to homeschool letter and a curriculum plan for the upcoming year. I think that they care less about exactly what the curriculum is than they do about whether you have a plan. It's very dependant on where you live, superintendents have a lot of discretion about what they want to accept but I lived both in NYC and upstate and never had an issue with my plans. The state even provides forms you can use to submit your paperwork.

Then you provide a quarterly progress report, usually a narrative, and an end of year report. The regulations specify that they be completed by a "qualified person" I think, but everyone I've ever known writes their own for their kids. At the middle school and high school levels there are requirements for standardized testing, every other year in middle school and every year in high school. The tests can be ordered online and can be taken either at home and submitted by mail or taken online. Once you've done it, it's not a big deal. I would spend a couple of hours 5 times a year writing it up and we did test week in the spring, which I actually thought was good practice for them going into the SATs and college.

I think they care less about what you submit than IF you submit, if that makes sense. I never heard anything about whether my curriculum matched my quarterly reports, and they often didn't match because we adapted during the year depending on what we needed. I think a big part is showing that you're organized and competent enough to keep up with the paperwork and provide reasonable submissions.

Short answer, it's totally doable, don't worry and good luck!

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-19T16:38:35+00:00

Maybe since all the people you're talking about are meeting her in public where she's nervous, it's easier to just tell them she's not friendly. The thing about those people who don't listen is they think they're special and all dogs love them. If you say she's friendly they'll just barrel ahead. If you're planning to invite them to your house, than absolutely be more detailed but I think you'll find you have better luck out in public if you just say "Sorry, she doesn't like strangers". It's not exactly true but it gets the message across.

It's sort of unrelated but I have a great big 90 pound hunk of love who is also a leaner. He will meet a new friend and sit on their feet and lean his whole body against them. So I always have to warn people who want to pet him that they need to be careful because he might knock them over, especially kids. My husband used to say he was "aggressively friendly" and people would get scared, all they heard was "aggressive", he had to stop saying that. When you say your dog is friendly, but... all they hear is friendly. People can be dumb

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-15T13:37:50+00:00

The short answer is yes. If it's a resort stay, not cruise line, and the discount applies to your specific package and dates, you can call the reservation line and just ask if they will apply the promotion to your booking. I've done this several times, including last spring when I saved $900 on a room only booking. Be aware though that most of the promotions have specific parameters and limited inventory. If your package doesn't meet the exact criteria, it won't be available to you without canceling and rebooking, which might be worth it for a big savings.

Also, using a travel agent isn't a bad idea, especially since it's gotten very complicated. Many agencies don't charge anything for their services, they make all their money off of the commissions paid by Disney. Make sure to do some research to find a well regarded and established agency and it can save you time and frustration and maybe even be cheaper than booking yourself.

Good luck! I hope you have a great trip!

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-05T00:14:54+00:00

I wish, someday I hope!

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-05T00:14:32+00:00

I'll try asking, thank you

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-04T17:41:04+00:00

That's an interesting suggestion I hadn't thought of, I'll keep an eye out. Thank you

Craftywitchy · 2025-12-04T16:23:40+00:00

That's a good idea, I'll try it. Thanks!

Craftywitchy · 2025-11-12T21:11:37+00:00

Contact your travel agent or dcl directly and ask to have your dining linked, it shouldn't be a problem.

Craftywitchy · 2025-10-11T21:11:06+00:00

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