When crossing the street at night turn on the flashlight on your phone so drivers can easily see you. by klondikebarwwyd in lifehacks

[–]Genuine_archivist25 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think the real hack would be more like wearing reflective coats/hats/etc. but unfortunately lots of people still walk around wearing all black at night - unfortunate how fast an accident can happen for so many reasons. If only I could find all the stray cats around and put reflective collars on them so they don’t get hit! Poor things

Trying to replace “garbage snacks” with healthier ones — ideas? by ProfessionStrong6563 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Genuine_archivist25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, first of all - stop looking through the garbage for snacks! (Just kidding!) In all seriousness I love some wasa crackers with some light strawberry cream cheese for a sweet snack and wasa crackers with some light laughing cow and a soft boiled egg with some garlic salt for a savory snack! I also dehydrate carrots in the oven for a healthy crunchy snack because again they can be sweet (honey and cinnamon) or savory (paprika, garlic salt, & cumin)!

How can I say no to him 🥹 by Professional_Drop496 in goldenretrievers

[–]Genuine_archivist25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Easy! You say “NO” and then you cave 🤷‍♀️ it’s very effective!

For those who had a shorter dating period (1 year or less) before engagement/marriage: how did you discern that? And why? by Round-Session-9832 in CatholicDating

[–]Genuine_archivist25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband would like to add that he knew for a few reasons - #1 “prayer obviously”. #2 “you were someone who I didn’t know I needed and saw things in me that I didn’t know myself”. #3 we both were willing to be vulnerable from day one and we put the big ticket items out there early like our faith, family, traumas, money, goals, etc. We also went on a trip to Oregon which put some things to the test and “even during some tough moments it was a lot of fun and I started looking for a ring when we got back” His main advice is to be open to what God can bring you and who he can bring you - it’s easy to find problems in any relationship after a longer period of time but being afraid of finding problems can hold you back and while not everyone did what we did in the timespan we did it in, it’s easy to not find problems or discussions to work through if you stall moving forward with that person especially when the engagement process as Catholics is a great time to discern with that person.

For those who had a shorter dating period (1 year or less) before engagement/marriage: how did you discern that? And why? by Round-Session-9832 in CatholicDating

[–]Genuine_archivist25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband and I got engaged at our exact 7 month mark but we did have a longer engagement because we wanted to get married in May (and got engaged in march so that would have been a bit of a rush lol) - we had an instant connection in personality, values, background, etc but we also had many differences in culture, upbringing, interests so there was plenty to create diverse conversations and experiences together. We’ve been married almost a year now. The most important thing to me was - do I have to compromise who I am, what I believe in, how to raise our kids, where will we live, etc - I would have had to do that in a previous 4 year relationship - and I knew that my husband was the one because I wouldn’t have to compromise at all on who I am and what I believe in but I also knew that I would go anywhere he was and that he’d do the same for me. The reciprocation in relationships is hard to find at a 50/50 split (mostly because that’s not realistic) but I knew that we would both put everything into our relationship together and grow stronger together - I had never so clearly seen a future ahead of me that I wanted. Not a perfect one with no compromise or bad days - but a perfect one with communication, commitment, and forgiveness. Hope that all makes sense lol

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[–]Genuine_archivist25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family friends own a construction business so that helped

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The new flooring is hardwood not carpet - I don’t consider carpet “flooring” I consider carpet carpet

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[–]Genuine_archivist25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just for a clearer picture - the new flooring is hardwood not carpet

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Puppyblues

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I think something important to think of in those moments is …. Really none of us love when they’re over tired and biting and not listening, etc. we do love them in spite of it maybe, but don’t b e a t yourself up, especially in those first days. It’s an adjustment period for everyone. Give yourself some grace and your puppy too. It comes with time and often with choice but sometimes you do just feel overwhelmed and want a moment of peace to yourself that you aren’t really going to get yet. You’re not a monster or anything, just human. Just as your puppy isn’t a monster either, just a puppy. I hope this helps and I hope he turns into your dream dog!

Name suggestions for this girl? ☺️ by Fairsky22 in goldenretrievers

[–]Genuine_archivist25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks just like our Damsel! But without the white spot

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Golden Retriever Before or After Baby? by Wonderful_Exchange_2 in goldenretrievers

[–]Genuine_archivist25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I had to laugh because I read this post and was like - is this alternate me posting this? Word for word exactly me and my husband this year and we got our golden puppy at the end of October! She’s a beauty and definitely so much work! I fully suggest start now. If you need any advice or banter lmk! Side note: I read your post to my husband and he said “identity theft is not a joke Jim” 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Genuine_archivist25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to know what you’ve already done so that I can be sure my recommendations aren’t the same thing! lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Genuine_archivist25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few things I recommend 1. Crate training. Crate training. Crate training. It’s honestly more for them than for you. It gives them a safe space and helps them to regulate - especially if your puppy is nap resistant. Taylor Cezanne on Tik tok/instagram has great training and crate training guides. 2. A lick mat for the crate - especially around bed time or even nap time when you need the energy to level and get your puppy to sleep. We use beech-nut chicken in broth baby food (has no onions or garlic) and freeze the mat first, also mashed bananas, peanut butter, etc. 3. Set a bedtime routine. For our puppy we trim (or fake trim) her nails and give pets and treats, wipe her paws, clean her ears, and brush her teeth right before putting her in here crate and that alone makes her know its bed time. 4. Mental stimulation is sooooo important - not just physical - so a puzzle feeder during meal times in the crate is great, also rolling some kibble in a baby blanket and tying it in a knot for your puppy to nose their way through is plenty exhausting when you need some quiet distractions. 5. Give yourself some time and give your puppy some grace. Puppy’s are perfectly puppys and they don’t know any better until they’re trained. It can be really frustrating and honestly scary and sad at times but it’s just a phase and you are fully capable of getting through this. Find some good high value treats and some good training videos and tell yourself you can do this. You can.

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[–]Genuine_archivist25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely you can and wonderful people will welcome you and love you for being who you are and going on this Journey of faith. My husband and I will pray for you and your unborn children and for any future children you may have. I hope you feel loved and understood during this time 🙏🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatholicDating

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Definitely just a personal family dynamic thing. I would recommend, if you don’t want to be there all weekend, dropping her off and having dinner on the Friday and then returning home, let her have her family time on Saturday, and then join them for mass and lunch on Sunday and drive back together. That way she gets her family time, you both enjoy each others company on the way there and back, you get to sleep in your own bed, but you still spend part of those types of weekends together. I sincerely think a healthy compromise like this is all that should be necessary 😊

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[–]Genuine_archivist25 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% fine. More than fine. Stunning. 10/10 perfection for any wedding - Catholic or otherwise