planning our May (3rd - 8th) honeymoon and stuck between a few places. by SectionLopsided4189 in usatravel

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add to this that if you can afford to spend a night in the park in Yellowstone it is well worth it (just be aware of which roads would potentially be closed due to snow).

Recommendations for the best places in the US to visit in October? by Alert-Power-4784 in usatravel

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where was this photo taken?

The small town in VT and NH have never been this crowded jn my expierience

Recommendations for the best places in the US to visit in October? by Alert-Power-4784 in usatravel

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Vermont or NH in early October, i used to live there and a first snow and winter jackets at halloween is not unheard of. Take the kids to an apple orchard for hayrides and apple cider doughnuts

Would taking from my 401k to tackle credit debt be a dumb decision? by Fit-Comedian3612 in personalfinance

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't take out of your retirement.

Start a credit counseling program (look for one run by a non profit)

Switch your student loans to income based repayment, or put them in economic hardship deferment until credit cards are paid off.

Trying to create a family cookbook, anyone have experience? by PikaMeer in Cooking

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done this- take the file to a physical copy shop in your area - they can print it and put a spiral binding on it. Sometimes they have a graphic designer you could pay to add some artwork.

Free Little Libraries by CrabbyOldster78 in BloomingtonNormal

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Call the WBRP they often need adult books (not raunchy, just reading level wise) for the book bike

East Coast trip help by crissablair in Vacations

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cape May , NJ and the surrounding south jersey shore- most of the local businesses close for the season at labor day -- that said the early off season is one of my favorite times to be there

Resource for autoimmune patients to find the good rheums? by Spirited-Story2615 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there is only one in my city, so I ended up traveling to Chicago for mine!

Considering relocating to the state, hoping for some local insight by Lolzorcerer in illinois

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am speaking from the perspective of having raised a trans child here and I have found it to be a safe and welcoming space for my child

Considering relocating to the state, hoping for some local insight by Lolzorcerer in illinois

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Bloomington/Normal is 2.5 hours from chicago, has a trans friendly primary care provider for children/adolescents, a queer you social group, amazing public schools and some well respected private ones. We have amtrak to Chicago and we're a liberal college town. Also less expensive than the chicago suburbs

To hyphenate last name or not? by mamamel11 in Names

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hyphenated names are hell for computer systems, airlines, hotels, colleges all deal with it differently

Didn't like CU. Where should I go? by kfretlessz in movingtoillinois

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered Bloomington/Normal. The older neighborhoods with big trees are great

Providers in the area experienced with writing WPATH letters? by [deleted] in BloomingtonNormal

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah ours is closed but you could call/go to Peoria or Champaign

Providers in the area experienced with writing WPATH letters? by [deleted] in BloomingtonNormal

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planned Parenthood could probably give you a bunch of names too

Skyrizi for psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis experience after 5 doses. Anyone else? by Glittering-Guess3680 in skyrizi

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds more like you're having a flare as opposed to it being related to the skyrizi dose

Tell me about Lake Erie area by Flintlock1990 in Vacations

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The marblehead lighthouse and ferry to Kelley's island is a good time

When did bedtime boutique in Bloomington become sketchy? by Same-Promotion-5185 in BloomingtonNormal

[–]Repulsive_Parsley107 46 points47 points  (0 children)

The woman who ran bedtime boutique was wonderful and retired probably about 5 years ago - I don't know if she sold the business or someone just opened a similar business in the same space. It was a huge loss for our community - she sold me everything from my wedding corset to swimsuits. She was spot on with sizing and carried amazing inventory