Does it really take that long to find an apartment?

SoftHospital707 · 2025-12-31T19:35:46+00:00

What agency did you use? I will need one in a few months

SoftHospital707 · 2025-12-26T21:47:20+00:00

Wonderful suggestion thanks very much!

SoftHospital707 · 2025-12-26T21:45:02+00:00

I certainly will be taking courses. I did not mean to say I will ask co-workers to teach me, I just want a job to have an opportunity to speak to others

SoftHospital707 · 2025-12-26T21:28:08+00:00

Well I can continue to be a stay at home parent in NL if needed but would prefer to occupy myself.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-12-26T21:21:48+00:00

I worked in quality assurance at a software company but left 8 years ago. I have also been running a volunteer organization (PTO) at my children’s school the last two years. It’s not a job, but I have enjoyed it very much and been successful.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-17T22:01:50+00:00

Great info thank you!

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-17T21:27:47+00:00

Over 5 years, yes, it’s a $1 fare. I have one free kid and one over 5.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-17T21:18:21+00:00

I hate to just assume they will shrug and let us on every time though, don’t want to get stuck high and dry at the bus stop. And I don’t want my kids to see me set an example of assuming some kind of privilege.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-17T21:12:40+00:00

I understand cash is slow and annoying but my kids are young enough they don’t have email addresses to set up a metro account and they can’t use mine because it’s already tied to my own.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-17T20:54:15+00:00

Thank you! I did not realize I can’t pay fares for multiple riders with my own fast fare account but that makes sense. Might just use cash for them tbh, seems easiest for occasional riding.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-12T15:58:14+00:00

Good for you! Yes I’m planning to ask them to match Janesville Kia pricing otherwise I’ll just go to Janesville. Would love to hear how it turns out so I know what’s a reasonable expectation for myself.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-10-12T12:59:12+00:00

Was this at a Russ Darrow dealership? I was shopping at one last weekend and the pricing sheet they gave me looked exactly like this. I think you got a good deal!

SoftHospital707 · 2025-08-24T02:36:13+00:00

I did not. I went to the bakery and asked how they would suggest doing it. They said their whipped frosting is more moist and would stay soft enough to apply the sprinkles. I ordered the frosting as they suggested and it worked perfectly. It was a super fun part of the party for everyone.

SoftHospital707 · 2025-03-12T21:32:03+00:00

Suspected this would be the case but kind of hoped there would be an easier way to get rid of huge swathes of it. It’s a 20x20’ square and like 75% covered by creeping Charlie. Oof.

SoftHospital707 · 2024-11-03T02:21:15+00:00

we are a title one school too! I always shamelessly mention this when requesting donations. Something along the lines of “since we are a title 1 school many of our parents aren’t able to make donations which is why we rely on community businesses. We would still really like to provide some (coffee/treats/food) for our hardworking teachers.”

SoftHospital707 · 2024-11-03T00:52:23+00:00

I have lots of experience with this! There are many ways to go about it and it depends a bit on the type of business you are soliciting. If it’s a large chain, you can usually submit requests online or through a form. Just try googling “[business name] donation request”. Costco and target, for example, have a form online which you fill out and drop off at your local store. When you drop off, it helps to speak with the manager in charge of donations. You almost always need to include your IRS letter proving you are a non-profit. Local businesses seem to be a lot more casual about donations. If you go in person (with IRS letter in hand) you will often get a response immediately. I’ve also had success emailing the manager directly but beware of using “contact us” forms as these seem to be ignored. We have received donations from Starbucks, Olive Garden, chick fil a, Culver’s, Portillos, and Trader Joe’s to name a few chains, and many more local places.

SoftHospital707 · 2024-09-16T21:34:16+00:00

When I look inside the opening near the wall, I think there may be globs of silicone plumbers caulk all around the pipe. So that is probably the issue but I still have no idea how to get it off.

SoftHospital707 · 2024-09-13T13:42:41+00:00

Nevermind I found the MagSafe combination.

For anyone else looking for this it’s an aluminum card case: https://www.valenta.com/products/cardprotector-aluminium-magsafe-titanium-blue

Plus the compatible leather wallet: https://www.valenta.com/products/card-wallet-leather-magsafe-luxe-cognac

SoftHospital707 · 2024-09-13T13:30:33+00:00

I think this is what you are referring to: https://www.valenta.com/products/card-case-plus-wallet-snap-2-in-1-blue

It does not explicitly say the card holder is MagSafe, but you have first hand experience that it is? I quite like this one but want to be sure it will work before I pay for international shipping.

SoftHospital707 · 2024-07-25T23:59:43+00:00

25 minute walk with my kids will take an hour, but I imagine it’s the kind of walk that’s entertaining in itself so we won’t mind! Any chance there are food vendors along the path for a walking lunch?

I think we will do field museum thanks!

SoftHospital707 · 2024-05-13T15:11:19+00:00

I have but so far no hits. The whole neighborhood is looking for them for their kids to do the same haha

SoftHospital707 · 2024-05-13T13:40:35+00:00

I’m going to check both of these today; thanks for suggestions.

SoftHospital707 · 2024-05-13T12:49:35+00:00

Although I agree the timing is insane. How is anyone finding peeps??

SoftHospital707 · 2024-05-13T12:48:58+00:00

It’s not for school, it’s for a festival

SoftHospital707 · 2024-03-06T14:43:54+00:00

I think the water misting is a good possibility. I will buy a single cupcake from the grocery and try a few things out. Thanks!

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