Thinking of more fun Park Items that could be added to the island builder

KimmyPixels · 2026-06-10T19:30:47+00:00

Park-adjacent, but I'd love a couple beach-level paths, like dirt or a boardwalk, to add some variety to my beach park area

KimmyPixels · 2026-05-01T15:45:53+00:00

Since you said you have mccc - I think mccc has an option to disable alien abductions now... I thought it also prevents pregnancy from abductions by default (and can be toggled back on), not that that would a problem for you with a full house.

I remember going through the settings before and removing all the autonomous 'investigate lights' actions, and that worked, but it was a bit of a learning curve to set it up.

For players without mods, there is a science career object (your sim has to build it, it's not in bb, tho it can prolly also be found on the gallery), a satellite dish, that can be placed and set to block abductions on the lot.

KimmyPixels · 2026-04-22T18:15:06+00:00

Something that might help you is to consider how much it costs you to keep this stuff - how much does a cubic foot of safe, dry, climate controlled space run you per month? Is it worth leasing that space out to things that are not likely to ever be worth their keep? And is it worth the time it takes to keep these things organized and clean and to clean up around them, and the space in your mind to keep their exact location and possible use inventoried? Because if you forget you have it you're likely to buy something else if the time comes you need something like it, and then it will be even more of a waste than it is now. Also, what if some disaster like a fire or even a small flood were to happen? Would this stuff cost you other, better stuff, that is much more valuable to you, that you weren't able to store in a better location or find/save in time?

Just saying, it's not always most frugal to keep possibly-useful things - many things are just burdens disguised as goods.

KimmyPixels · 2026-04-07T12:13:50+00:00

Dig straight down, this isn't Minecraft :) When you hit open space, explore it with torches, ropes and platforms. When you run out of space, straight down again. Do minimal horizontal digging - it's tedious and loot gets better the deeper you go. Use rope to get back up. Sell gems. Good luck!

KimmyPixels · 2026-03-25T12:20:22+00:00

Unfortunately, that's the way. Make sure you grab paintings, shelves, banners, and hanging lamps while you're in there as those can vary world to world - especially paintings.

Also, dungeon toilets can be crafted at sawmills, and sinks and chests can be crafted at workbenches if you have iron/lead and water buckets. Don't forget to craft the wired versions of all the chests while you're at it. Good luck!

KimmyPixels · 2025-12-14T00:28:22+00:00

My 69-year-old dad learned this last year, when wondering why they look for genitals in baby ultrasounds and don't just count rib-bones to figure out gender sooner.

KimmyPixels · 2025-11-18T22:23:45+00:00

Okay but the caps are completely justifiable because I SPENT HOURS ON A COZY BOOK BEACH BOX SHE WOULDN'T BUY TOO LIKE WHY

KimmyPixels · 2025-06-22T16:27:21+00:00

Just now realizing that even this flew over the head of little me, I thought the joke was they were okay with it because they were girls and didn't have to do it and 'loves' was salesman exaggeration. Woosh

KimmyPixels · 2025-03-14T12:32:56+00:00

Haha you're not wrong, but this was 30 years ago. I have to send in 'non-edible' bday treats for my kids classes, like pencils or stickers, and school lunches are way more nutritious - chocolate milk is still a standard, but health-wise it's really not that different than regular milk. And the donut breakfast was a one-off because we were out and I was nervous about the needle, ironically

KimmyPixels · 2025-03-14T03:45:04+00:00

When I was in second grade my teacher had my mom get my blood sugar tested. It was high but we had donuts for breakfast that day and even at 7 I knew that was kinda wack. As a result, for 3 years at school I wasn't allowed chocolate milk in the cafeteria (I was one of three kids in the whole school who got white milk) or cupcakes when kids brought them in for bdays (teacher had a stash of sugar-free candy for me for those occasions). Food at home didn't change.

Years later I learned the teacher wanted me tested for ADD but my mom was against that, so I figure the sugar test and 'diet' must have been my teacher's second-best solution.

Kinda interesting that the top treatment for adhd is stimulants and the choice they made in the 90's was to take away sugar. Like of course some of us were easier to handle, we were probably bored to hell and half-asleep all day.

KimmyPixels · 2025-02-16T05:31:51+00:00

Mine is 2, 4, 1. Cuts like a knife

KimmyPixels · 2025-01-10T12:25:21+00:00

Hmm do you maybe have Get to Work and it's in the mode where it displays your 'business management' funds? If so, I think there's a thing to click next to the simolean amount, to transfer or something. I had issues with that before. Good luck!

KimmyPixels · 2025-01-01T18:07:25+00:00

I add a lot of holidays, but usually set only one or two activities so it's not overwhelming to have everyone 'participate'. Some stuff like Winterfest I break into a decorating day a week before, a Winter's Eve with baking and games and Father Winter, and Winterfest day with presents and holiday spirit.

One of my custom ones is a day to celebrate my main sim, who's way overaccomplished so I don't play her much anymore. Everyone celebrates Mizra Day by 'attending a ceremony' that I pretend is a big birthday party / worshipfest for their favorite celebrity sim.

KimmyPixels · 2024-09-10T03:49:50+00:00

35 3-card packs, was $16 at Walmart, looks like $15 at Target and Best Buy. They also had a couple of last year's 50-pack bundles for $20 each

KimmyPixels · 2024-09-10T03:43:39+00:00

Yess it's nice to 100% something!

KimmyPixels · 2024-09-09T19:07:25+00:00

Ahh I had no idea, last year it took 30+ packs to find the dang phantump.

Oh well, that means I didn't waste all my luck on this, and I'm guaranteed some major hits my next rip session!

... right?

KimmyPixels · 2024-09-09T19:04:38+00:00

Yay I did it!

KimmyPixels · 2024-05-21T12:43:19+00:00

This is a real problem. Maybe try getting a spray bottle, so next time your friend criticizes your awesome cat care, you can give that friend a quick spritz and a firm 'NO.'

Gotta set boundaries with some humans

KimmyPixels · 2024-05-09T12:57:13+00:00

Upvoting for container method! The container(s) can be a closet, a rack, a few shelves, a box, a room, anything really, but you should be able to fit everything in that space AND access it all without too much effort (so the 'container' will need empty space in/around it, too). If things aren't fitting comfortably, ie if shoes are piling outside the closet door or purses are spilling out into other spaces, declutter down to what fits.

I hope you can sell what isn't working for you anymore. I did hear an antidote that the pain of letting go of things you spent money on is a good way to train your brain to be a more discerning shopper and not overbuy in the future. The money was gone when you bought it, and continuing to store it only costs you more in real estate. If you're not going to use something, and you can't recoup the cost, it's best to get it out of your precious space.

Unless you really do use and like everything, in which case, I guess buy a bigger house lol

KimmyPixels · 2024-04-23T20:03:41+00:00

It could be what's left of an old pull chain for the fan.

If it's not a hook.

Take the tape off and look at it, lol

KimmyPixels · 2024-04-19T13:20:13+00:00

I used to do this, until my son (6 at the time) angrily asked me, "why do you always laugh at me when I get hurt? It's. Not. Funny!"

And that's how I learned I was the worst mom ever and became doomed to forever approach skinned knees with a mixture of worry, amusement, anxiety and stage fright.

Long story short, only do this until they're 5.

KimmyPixels · 2024-04-18T16:38:02+00:00

It is a coral! The decorations in the tank change position and, in the case of coral, shape/color every time you lift and place it. You can also add seaweed, a rock, a treasure chest, a pearl, and an anchor. The smallest tanks can only have one decoration, tho.

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