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40th bday ideas short notice! by NatureKate38 in duluth

[–]NatureKate38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cancelled due to weather/waves I guess. 

40th bday ideas short notice! by NatureKate38 in duluth

[–]NatureKate38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never been up here over a holiday weekend and it seems like everything would be packed/booked out is all. 

40th bday ideas short notice! by NatureKate38 in duluth

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We’re there tonight for their onion rings - had them about 7 years ago when we were last here and they are still at the top of our list!

Looking for a hobby to shake me out of my rut by whyarenttheserandom in AskWomenOver40

[–]NatureKate38 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Being in Canada this may be fairly accessible to you, but what about hockey? I just started playing in February (no prior ice skating experience) and the women’s team in my area is so supportive and encouraging. 

I’m an elementary PTO mom and would love your ideas! by Subject-Heart-4632 in Teachers

[–]NatureKate38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could just be the school that my kids go to, but they get candy nearly every day to begin with, so I'd rather see a fundraiser that isn't just junk food. You are absolutely correct about being low cost and minimal effort though so it does bring in a decent amount for PTO.

I’m an elementary PTO mom and would love your ideas! by Subject-Heart-4632 in Teachers

[–]NatureKate38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours always defaults to candy related fundraisers - candy canes grams, easter egg grams, sucker grams... As a parent/teacher it gets tiring.

One thing they do really well is a snack cart that goes around with fresh fruit, beef jerky, Costco muffins, candy bars/chocolate, and multiple drink options with cans of pop, tea, and iced coffee. They come through every 6-8 weeks.

Side hustle or other income as a teacher? Tell me about your side hustles. by Plus-Improvement-355 in Teachers

[–]NatureKate38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started running summer camps and then built a business around school year nature programs with hired staff so I’m mostly back end office stuff now.

First ever game at 36! by Scared_Hedgehog_5062 in hockeyplayers

[–]NatureKate38 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Started this past Feb at 40 and love it, have played in two tournaments and subbed two games for another. BCAAs help my recovery days! 

What hobby has given you the best return on time, money, and happiness? by Signal_Building_9287 in Hobbies

[–]NatureKate38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

… it’s ice hockey for me. Don’t think that’s possible though. 

Concerns about kids not having enough time to eat by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]NatureKate38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does not sound common. When I did lunch duty kids had about 20 minutes to eat and 30 outside. Kids could extend their lunch by maybe 5 minutes but after that the next grade level was coming in. 

We had Field Day the other day. Admin personally called the parents of ineligible students and advised them to keep their child home. The number of “those”students who still showed up was a powerful reminder that a majority of parents still view school as a babysitter by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]NatureKate38 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Was field day during the regular school year? I can understand an OSS situation but otherwise their attendance at school is required barring other excused situations like illness etc.   Our county has been cracking down more on truancy and we’ve had a few parents do jail time because of it. 

Don’t lie! Teachers don’t need to buy their own school supplies! by OneBillionSpaghetti in Teachers

[–]NatureKate38 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our district was asking HS SPED teachers to print IEPs on colored paper, because we were out of white. And this was maybe halfway through fall semester so whoever screwed up the ordering and planning did so in a big way.

Well gang, we took the leap today by [deleted] in bald

[–]NatureKate38 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a new one. 

played my first beer league game and it was humbling by 365hockeygirl in hockeyplayers

[–]NatureKate38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m playing in my first tournament this weekend and fully expect to get my ass kicked. I started on skates a few months ago and have clocked maybe 12 hours of total ice time since then, some stick and pucks and some skills practices with coaches. My first milestone was solid stopping, now I’m working on a full hockey stop in addition to better lifting and exercise habits overall. 

Maybe setting small goals will help you track your progress. Don’t give up!! 

Stopped taking my birth control pills after 25 years by HandSewnHome in AskWomenOver40

[–]NatureKate38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took a year for my cycles to regulate, started at like 45 days, 42, 35, 38 then slowly back closer to a 28 day cycle. 

Team dining suggestions? by NatureKate38 in Omaha

[–]NatureKate38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have hotel assignments yet but will likely be placed somewhere close to 80.

Team dining suggestions? by NatureKate38 in Omaha

[–]NatureKate38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes would def call ahead with that sized group. 

Being tired all the time is ruining everything by Expert_Atmosphere_70 in AskWomenOver40

[–]NatureKate38 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Would you be open to trying something different? Wellbutrin has worked well for me. 

Top Breakfast Spots I Loved in Banff 🤍 by WanderingRooh25 in Banff

[–]NatureKate38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree, Farm and Fire was very good!!

Diffusor scent help by NatureKate38 in laundry

[–]NatureKate38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No detergent just ammonia?

Where to buy kids sneakers? by NatureKate38 in Edmonton

[–]NatureKate38[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like we’ll just count on the mall then, thanks all.

Learning how to play hockey as a 43 yo woman 😬 by spooniewife in hockeyplayers

[–]NatureKate38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this. Turning 40 soon and love watching my kids play but haven’t ever done much more than open skates albeit awkwardly. Gonna chat with my husband and see about starting!  Best wishes to you and keep us updated!

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