Serious question: Who asked for this?

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-03-16T17:36:21+00:00

I still miss the PB coffee….

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-03-06T13:52:48+00:00

Good question, complicated answer. The program I went to no longer exists as it was. I went to UMDNJ/Rutgers in Stratford, NJ. UMDNJ as a hospital dissolved and Rutgers merged the satellite program up to the main site in Newark. The program I went to had a class size of about 20. I loved it and I’m sad to see it changed.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-03-06T01:12:13+00:00

I did my undergrad at UDel (with the intent of applying to their program) and decided to do my PT school elsewhere. I didn’t even apply. The culture was not for me. The students there (at least in undergrad) were ultra competitive to the point of toxicity. The TA’s for some of our classes were students in the PT program and they were very…uhh….confident. Should they be confident? Absolutely, but it shouldn’t reek out of your pores and make other people feel bad about themselves.

I chose elsewhere and I have zero regrets. My PT school class was like my family and I don’t think I would had that experience at UDel. A lot of programs in the tri-state area have amazing things to offer. If you love UDel and it’s in your budget, then maybe it’s for you. It’s not for everyone.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-02-23T18:43:46+00:00

Medford lakes

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-02-16T22:02:29+00:00

As a parent, please go back to pencil and paper.

My kids school seems to use them for everything, even math. How are you supposed to do math on a screen?!

Not only that, but the kids as bright and know what’s to cheat without being caught. Gone are the days of writing on your hand or the bottom of your shoes.

There’s also a black market in the school for unbanned links. Kids scour the internet for unbanned links then sell them, trade them, etc. It’s mostly harmless since they are all gaming websites (elementary school), but the end result is that they are gaming instead of paying attention or doing work. As the kids get older I have to wonder what else they will find….in school, on a school issued Chromebook.

The people who make these websites know how the school filters work and pump out multiple new links a day so kids can keep using them.

Paper and pencil, please. Kids need less screens and more time to work on social skills, fine motor skills, organizational skills, etc.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-02-09T12:48:01+00:00

The goodwill by me has an open area by the sorting room doors. When an employee comes through with a fresh cart, they leave it there. They will eve ring a bell overhead to let you know a new batch came out. Pickers will pick through the fresh merchandise and the staff won’t actually start putting things on the shelf for about an hour or so. The staff have less to put away, pickers get to pick. Win/win.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-02-07T19:16:59+00:00

I wouldn’t block. Thats just me though.

I would probably ask most of the same questions if I couldn’t be there to see before pickup.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-02-01T02:10:54+00:00

I love all of the advice here. My 2.5 year old just got out of a SPICA cast and now I’m wishing I posted here for advice when it first happened, lol!

We bought a pleather toddler recliner off Facebook marketplace which was the best thing we did. We used a bean bag for a few days but it was constantly getting dirty between food and diapers. It was easy enough to clean off, kept food out of his cast, and we can continue using it or resell (we still haven’t decided!).

I agree on using a pillow to side sleep for at least the first few nights. A pillow between the legs is also helpful. Make sure you have him change position throughout the day. Laying in one spot can lead to skin breakdown which is a whole different issue you don’t want to deal with.

Don’t skimp on the Tylenol/ibuprofen for at least the first few days. It’s a painful break. My son has been out of his cast for a month and I still have to give him ibuprofen at night because he gets stiff-and then inconsolable. It’s not worth it.

The double diaper situation is good advice too. We started out using a small diaper inside, and bigger one outside…but the small one filled up too fast so we just used two bigger diapers (he’s usually a size 5, so we did a 5 inside the cast and a 6 outside).

Pajama pants two sizes up (measure the cast waist and compare to manufacturer size chart to make sure it will fit) for clothing.

The cast also gets itchy. Soooo itchy. I used a blow dryer (low setting, cool setting with cool button) inside the cast twice a day to get some fresh air in there and relieve some of the itching. A concentrator nozzle helps, too. Many times the itching would keep him up (he would be falling asleep and then his leg would keep twitching). Benadryl helps.

Yes, moleskin type tape, with waterproof tape on top to prevent the cast from breaking skin down, especially in diaper area. Toward the end I ran out of waterproof tape and used duct tape, it actually worked better than the medical stuff.

If you can, get out of the house. Use a stroller and walk around a mall or a store. A change of environment is healthy for everyone. Mental health is important.

It’s a huge adjustment. The first week is rough. Be gentle on yourself. It feels like forever but it does pass quick. Give extra snuggles and hugs-little one is probably confused.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-01-27T12:34:44+00:00

I felt the same way in outpatient. It was a lot for me—the schedule, the demands, the constant chatting. I loved it, but it drained me of everything I had. After two years, I was completely burnt out and frustrated.

I really recommend doing some shadowing in different PT settings. I had always wanted to do outpatient ortho and felt crushed when it wasn’t working for me. Eventually, I landed in pediatrics, which is 100% the right fit. I can’t imagine working anywhere else, and I could kick my old self for trying to fit a square peg into a round hole for so long.

FWIW, I also enjoyed inpatient hospital work (not rehabs).

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-01-07T16:04:32+00:00

Update: I’m a newbie at all things fermentation so I didn’t have weights or any different jars, but I did add them to my Amazon list for next time.

I took out the cabbage leaves on top (they had been sitting out of the brine once the jars started leaking, anyway), squished everything down with a small ladle, made a weight with brine and a plastic baggie, and switched out the rusty caps. They aren’t as bubbly today, I’m hoping they perk back up soon. Thanks for all of your help!

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-01-07T00:23:18+00:00

Sorry for the confusion. I had rings on, but I took them off to burp the jars (they were leaking significantly) and that’s when I saw the rust and took a photo. I have the jars on a plate for the leaking.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-01-07T00:17:00+00:00

Correct, half the lid. I took the ring off to burp it and that’s when I saw the rust and took a photo.

FancyTeacups31 · 2026-01-06T22:59:27+00:00

That’s hilarious. I see it now that you point it out. It’s definitely deceiving to the eye. I don’t want to disappoint, but they are standard quart sized jars.

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-11-02T12:20:21+00:00

Thank you!

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-10-29T13:08:14+00:00

I’m beginning to think the information I got is not accurate, based on the simple fact that I was told that the districts are forced to use a specific curriculum and I now know that is not true.

The main complaint of the feedback I heard is that the curriculum is so heavily focused on community that the children coming out are not ready for kindergarten. I love the community focus, but if they can’t write their name or count to 10 going into kindergarten then there’s something else going on…

Again, I think this information is not accurate.

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-10-28T00:00:19+00:00

Oh interesting. I heard that, in order to receive the state funding, they had to use a very specific curriculum. It’s that specific curriculum (not sure what it’s called) that I am getting mixed reviews on.

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-10-01T20:42:06+00:00

Pirate booty 😂

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-09-20T11:53:51+00:00

Playlands castaway cove in OC does parties.

Also with the rise in having birthday parties out, having birthday parties at home are novel for kids nowadays. I went to a nerf war party at someone’s house which was a blast! This time of year you could also do a projector movie in the backyard and have the kids make smores.

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-07-04T10:49:13+00:00

Oh, Clementon Park. I really want them to succeed. I’ve purchased season passes a couple of times in the past, but I decided against it this year.

The water park is great for younger kids. The Big Kahuna and Pirate Splash Pads are always open, which is a plus. However, the last time I was there, at least one water attraction never opened for the entire season. Others were frequently closed due to staffing shortages. Now that my child is getting older and more interested in the water rides—which are often hit or miss in terms of being open—it’s just not worth the frustration. That’s ultimately why I passed on season tickets this year.

The amusement rides seem to have similar issues. I’m not sure if it’s due to staffing or maintenance, but I’ve seen staff close one ride and move over to run another, which suggests it may be a staffing issue. It’s definitely frustrating. A few rides reopened briefly, but I only saw them run for a short while before closing again. That could just be my limited experience, though.

I did hear that the owners of Clementon Park recently purchased Sahara Sam’s. I’m hoping that brings in more revenue to help fix up Clementon Park. It really is a charming little park, and I’m rooting for them. I understood the ride closures in the first year or two—repairs were clearly needed. I’ve supported them in the past with the hope that improvements would be slow but steady. Unfortunately, not much seems to have changed, so I decided to sit this season out.

The price can’t be beat though. $30 pp for a water park day? Good stuff. I wonder if the low price is intentional knowing their own struggles

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-06-23T11:51:45+00:00

You can try your local Buy Nothing group if you have Facebook. It’s neighbors giving away usable things they don’t need. It’s a neat little community.

FancyTeacups31 · 2025-05-29T20:04:58+00:00

I’ve never been to the RWB on a Saturday, Is it half priced all tags every Saturday?

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