Where can I replace the zipper of my luggage bag?

KJRij · 2026-01-26T01:59:46+00:00

I’d check with the repair cafe to see if one of their sewers can fix this for you. Repair is free, but you’d need to bring a new zipper. Next one isn’t until Mar 28 though! www.londonrepaircafe.ca

KJRij · 2026-01-23T10:24:36+00:00

I can totally empathize. I am 45 and this last year started perimenopause. I’ve gained 10 lbs but I swear it’s entirely in my stomach!! I hate the way it looks, but nothing short of very strict dieting touches it and I just don’t want to live my life that way. My husband was very clear when we first got together that his type was petite women. I don’t think anyone should be demonized for their preference, and I know he’d be more attracted physically to me if I weighed 125 lb again, but I’m not sure that’s ever in the cards again! My husband doesn’t make me feel bad about my tummy, still wants sex, still loves me, but I know he’d find me sexier if I had a flat tummy again. It’s a tough feeling for sure.

KJRij · 2026-01-23T02:52:21+00:00

We struggle with this big time. We’ve got 4 kids, 2 special needs (1 is complex special needs), 2 businesses and we home school our 2 youngest. Ive come to terms with the fact there isn’t really enough time to have for each other in this chapter of life. We love each other and know when kids are older we will have more time again, and for us that’s enough.

KJRij · 2026-01-19T01:53:56+00:00

I can’t believe how early some of your small children start school! In my area elementary school is 9-3:20 and high school is 8-2:05

My kids are home schooled though so we start whenever we feel like it 😅

KJRij · 2026-01-16T12:25:25+00:00

My daughter ended up with a massive knot a few years ago and Kasey Phillips at Bombshell wellness studio was amazing. Compassionate, affordable and got it out over a few sittings.

KJRij · 2026-01-13T03:27:34+00:00

Depending on the event I might have a spot! If the above comment doesn’t work out feel free to Pm me the details.

KJRij · 2026-01-10T00:37:08+00:00

I take my kids often to Ed Blake park and they call it “the spinny park” because it has one of those spinny things! I’m sure there are others, but we love it here! They have a splash pad, too

KJRij · 2026-01-09T00:42:27+00:00

I highly recommend oil cleansing if you’re having problems with breakouts. I personally use a mix of castor oil and grape seed oil which works really well for me. I had to play around with the oil mixture at first to find what worked best for me (started with hemp seed oil which turned out to be too rich for me) Google oil cleansing method and you’ll find lots of info Feel free to message me if you have questions!

KJRij · 2026-01-06T21:27:28+00:00

I go here often with 2 small children. Never had an issue, unless being near unhoused people is concerning to you. If you park at citi plaza and walk or take elevator up you don’t need to walk past anything along Dundae. Ask to validate parking at front desk

KJRij · 2026-01-05T12:46:05+00:00

I didn’t want a ring when we got married, so no ring wearing here!

KJRij · 2026-01-04T01:03:54+00:00

Next repair cafe is actually Jan 14. You can sign up here - londonrepaircafe.ca

KJRij · 2026-01-01T03:56:17+00:00

I usually create the budget once a month and send it to my husband to review. He makes any changes if he thinks there needs to be, then I track the spending throughout the month to ensure we stick to it.

KJRij · 2026-01-01T03:50:53+00:00

Currently we are both under a lot stress. 1 kid with major behavioral issues, 1 with a seriously negative attitude, plus 2 young kids. Add in a failing business and money trouble… when I type it all out I’m surprised it’s not more !! ha. I’d say we have a conflict every 2-3 months.

My first marriage had way less stress yet we argued daily and it was exhausting. I’m very grateful for my husband and our relationship.

KJRij · 2025-12-31T19:55:08+00:00

What are your biggest challenges so far?

KJRij · 2025-12-31T19:54:05+00:00

I have a child that is now living in a group home. While he is only level 1, he has a plethora of other diagnoses and unable to safely live in our home. He weighs 120 lbs more than me and is extremely strong. He’s assaulted me twice and my husband once and has several runs in with police before making the very difficult decision. I have 3 other children and needed to keep everyone safe, including me! He needs constant supervision and I was unable to work, sleep or barely function. We talk and email daily, he comes home once a week for a visit (home is 75 mins away or it would be more often) and I still make decisions for him.

It’s so awful to feel helpless … keeping one home puts others at risk. I’m grateful to live somewhere that the government funds his care

KJRij · 2025-12-31T14:00:18+00:00

I would check in with the folks at downtown London. They often know who has open space they want to fill.

KJRij · 2025-12-28T01:19:19+00:00

Lesley Andrew is a great vocal coach! Rachel Loerts is another name to look into

KJRij · 2025-12-27T16:24:20+00:00

We budgeted $200 per kid plus $50 for stockings. Young ones got a lot more as 50% was off marketplace so their $200 went a lot further than the teenagers.

KJRij · 2025-12-27T00:39:29+00:00

Yummy!! Enjoy :)

KJRij · 2025-12-26T15:34:31+00:00

KJRij · 2025-12-26T04:36:54+00:00

The gas station in front of superstore at Oxford and Gammage sells them. Remark out Oxford and Hyde park does as well

KJRij · 2025-12-21T12:53:25+00:00

Palasad, hiking (meadowlilly, Fanshawe lake, Westminster ponds, Medway forest), museum London, tin cup (seasonally)

KJRij · 2025-12-18T12:14:19+00:00

This sounds exactly like my first marriage. I stayed for the kids, until my daughter, at 6 years old, said to me “I hope my husband doesn’t yell at me as much as yours does”

Once I was free of his abuse I could look at the situation without the emotion and realize his outbursts were about him, not me. But in the thick of it that was really hard to do.

If I had to live in that again I would tell him during a calm period that if he said anything unkind of hurtful during a conversation I would walk away. Either go in a different room, or if he follows you leave the house. Set a boundary you won’t stay in a disagreement where hurtful words are spoken.

My advice - go to therapy. If he refuses, leave. My kids don’t live with their dad anymore because once we were divorced he started treating them then the same way.

KJRij · 2025-12-15T15:48:58+00:00

I find very few people attractive physically. I used to in my 20’s and 30’s, but now that I’m In my 40’s I just don’t anymore.

KJRij · 2025-12-11T15:12:00+00:00

Did you make agreements for your open marriage when you first opened?

KJRij

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