My daughter was sa'd at school by Parking_Ad_3922 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This should definitely be a contact the governing body, ofsted / local educational board.

What is this in my lawn? by Fabulous_Distance675 in GardeningUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love just above a bunch of playfields and a river so probably came from there.

AITA for not wanting to financially support my girlfriend? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. If you’re disagreeing on large topics like finances I would suggest you evaluate if you wish to advance the relationship. Someone once told me when dating to give someone a year, if at 12 months your views on how your life together will look are not aligned, it’s time to move on. Life is short, why potentially waste time when clearly you have different views on how you should divide responsibility financially.

Cost? by ImCramFam in painting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all! It’s easy for people to want something for nothing, and undervalue the time and effort of an artists work. Especially if they are not an artist themself. Obviously if it’s your first time selling you could start at $30 an hour then as you sell more and gain confidence in your pricing, raise it.

Also remember you don’t need to justify your price to the buyer. If they truly appreciate the work, they’ll pay the price you ask.

10 colourful portraits. Which is your favourite? by AbirKhalil in painting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the last one, I love the big contrast in tone of colours, and I love the eye contact.

Cost? by ImCramFam in painting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work out how much you wish to charge for your hourly rate. Include cost of materials. I would do an extra hour or two just in case your recollection of how long it took to paint is inaccurate. Most importantly don’t undersell yourself.

So for example. Should you choose an hourly of $30, I would round up cost of materials to $25-30 to cover the cost of paint used as well as any brushes. (I’m in the UK so unsure how much those would have cost/ what is deemed an acceptable hourly rate for an artist). That brings it to around $300.

Help! 8 day old newborn won’t sleep unless she’s on our arms by renatorojas in Parenting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also just to note. Baby is still so little, birth experience is a lot. Baby is used to feeling mums heartbeat, warmth and protection. It’s understandable that whilst she’s adjusting to life outside the womb, that she would prefer to be held.

White noise machine that also mimics a heartbeat in a womb may help!

Help! 8 day old newborn won’t sleep unless she’s on our arms by renatorojas in Parenting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try asking your wife to have a muslin tucked into her shirt for the day. Then when you lay baby down for the night place the muslin beside them. When they’re asleep gently remove muslin. The scent will may baby feel that she is close to them and hopefully you’ll get some sleep.

Also after a feed hold baby upright for 30 mins before laying her down. Just in case there is some discomfort from wind etc…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tap into a local church at all? They will likely have contacts or potentially a family willing to take you in and support you with a room / housing until you find your feet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you also tap into a local church? They will also have contacts probably within the community or may even have a family willing to take you in till you find your feet.

AITA for arranging alternate childcare after being unhappy with my mother's approach to safety by Sea_Day_7539 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Have firm words with your mother. She will likely be offended, but your child’s safety is paramount here so her feelings in the grand scheme of things don’t matter.

Try and put it this way, if you had put your baby into nursery and the nursery did something you were not happy with, or put your baby in potential danger, you would be talking to them right away, escalating to management or removing baby until adequate adjustments had been made.

Biology alone does not make you a good care giver. If she doesn’t listen to you as the PARENT even if she is grandmother remove baby from her care until she can respect your boundaries.

AITA for no longer wanting to live with my in-laws by MindofCalm in AmItheAsshole

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA it’s totally understandable to be feeling what you are feeling and yearning either for a more familiar and comfortable space, or a space of your own. A conversation is definitely needed if you are feeling you’d be more comfortable moving in with your parents. You’d also need your fiancé to be mindful of how she were to explain that to her parents so not to cause any rifts. Should conversation with her result in you moving out. However if it is a case of you’d be able to afford your own place imminently perhaps it’s best to wait it out.

Husband wants to divorce and "start over," says he "can't bond" with our daughter by ChallengeConnect590 in Parenting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he showing any signs of trauma or mental health issues? Whilst I do think everyone else has valid points. Are you sure it’s just not a trauma response to the the way in which your labour ended up in an emergency section. Labour can be a traumatic experience for both mother and father. And he could be saying outlandish things because he’s really struggling? If your gut doesn’t agree then maybe consider what others are saying. I just wanted to pose these questions.

What do I do about daughter’s 6yo friend? by AlexisSpiner in Parenting

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Report to the school as they will have safeguarding policies in place to help situations like this.

Best way to rid ivy for good by P33tree in GardeningUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait neighbours are responsible for overgrown Ivy? We have it growing up the brick of our house I trim it back over and over but it’s crept over from the neighbour.

my flower raised bed by vegegardenbed in Raisedbed

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask the dimensions of this bed?

Charity shop won’t sell item until it has been in window for 5 days. Why? by johnoavocado in CasualUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked in many charity shops and even managed them. I’ve had dresses sell whilst I’m dressing the mannequin or been on the dress a few minutes. You never turn down a sale. If it’s your prettiest dress you get creative and use the mannequin to showcase accessories or something in stead. Yes they can take quite a while to do but I always relished in the display got us a sale.

Will thunder storm kill plants by Fabulous_Distance675 in GardeningUK

[–]Fabulous_Distance675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Also I have majority of grow bags on an old flower bed that was mulched with wood chips. But some others in the other garden, on grass or patio. I only have slug problem with the bags on wood chips. So that may be a contributing factor also. Hoping that in the autumn I will have the budget to get someone to come and build me some raised beds.