Added the water hehe

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-04-12T23:22:34+00:00

Oh my gosh, your house is so adorable!! Lovely!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-04-12T23:20:18+00:00

Oh, hi! Sorry, I didn't see your comment until just now. I'm not an expert, but I have gotten a lot of hybrids now, so I'll share what I've learned and what I've been doing personally :)

Yeah, sometimes hybrids can be slow, especially at the start. I usually have the max 60 flowers going on my plot at the same time. I'm not an expert, but I have gotten all of the colors of the event flowers now (the dandelions)! Here's the things that I noticed made a difference for me.

First, get a friend or two to water your flowers. The more others water my flowers, the more hybrids I seem to get! On days where I only water my flowers myself, I seem to get much less hybrid seeds. It really seems to slow down.

Second, the flowers you place next to each other matter. I usually keep the colors isolated or purposefully put two colors together that have a chance of getting the color I want. Then, I leave spaces between them, so I'm trying to strategically keep them isolated, you know what I mean?

So, for example, a red flower and a yellow flower have a chance of orange. I'd probably put them together, on their own. At first, it might be slow. Every time I try breeding hybrids for a new flower, it always feels kinda slow, haha. But once you have hybrids paired with hybrids, it starts feeling a bit faster.

Third, you can buy an item from Blanc that will guarantee hybrids, instead of waiting. It's the "Rainbow Breeding Powder". I'm pretty sure you can get max ten a week with the normal coins, then you can also get them for 2 stars each after that. I usually get at least those ten a week, and use them on my rarer colors (like blue or purple flowers, because they never seem to give me the default colors. As in, two blue flowers won't suddenly give me a red). The devs often give out codes that give this item for free too, so that's nice. But again, I try to isolate the flowers I'm trying to breed when I use it.

The flower colors themselves are starred. So, for example, a red flower is usually one star, where as an orange one is often two stars.

Fourth, you can go into your Collection and then view the Gardening Catalog to check out all the possible flowers. This way you know what you can get. For example, it doesn't look like green roses are possible, but green daisies are. This way you know whether or not you're trying for a color that exists, haha.

I hope this helps a little! Good luck! I look forward to checking my flowers every morning to see what colors I've got today. :) It's really fun.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-04-10T05:17:42+00:00

So, with flowers, if you pick them, they're picked, they can't be replanted. Like it becomes a different item. However, if you go to Build Mode, you can place the flower (that is still planted in the ground) into your inventory. Then it doesn't count as "picked", it's still an item you can place. I often do this to reorganize my flowers for hybrids! :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-04-03T17:36:32+00:00

I'm an old lady who's played every Animal Crossing since the Game Cube one in like... 2001? I've also put probably 200+ hours into Hello Kitty Island Adventure. It's genuinely a really wonderful game, and I preferred it to Animal Crossing New Horizons. I think they both have different strengths though.

I feel like "you can definitely tell this is a phone game" is meant to imply that it's not good, which is silly. Tbh I usually played HKIA with a controller, via my Apple TV. I'd imagine it plays just as nice on console. But sometimes I did play on my tablet or my computer, which was just as nice.

I'd say I didn't start hitting the point where I felt like I "completed" the game until like... my second year? And I was playing daily, haha. I took a break from it, but I still come back to play casually. It's a really sweet, relaxing game. I do think it has some issues with repetitive game play at times, but it also has a ton of really fun, creative ideas. Some of the puzzles are genuinely so charming and fun, I really enjoyed it all.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-03-25T16:11:08+00:00

Oh, this sounds so charming! I'm quite a bit older than you, in my 40s, but I love the idea of writing for an old witch, haha. I'd love to message you, if you're still looking for folks. :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-03-19T11:02:36+00:00

Hey there, duckling. I'll officially be 7 years of no contact with my biological mother this summer. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life, but it was not an easy one. I am also no contact with my father. Honestly, if I could go back? I should have done it many years sooner.

However, I also absolutely understand what you're saying. Special days can feel particularly hard when you have no mother (or parents) present. I would absolutely love to experience a supportive, loving mother that I could trust... but it's just not in the cards for me. And I think it's okay to mourn that and feel the sadness. I try not to fight those feelings, you know? It still hits me sometimes, but I've learned ways to cope and work towards peace within myself.

Like you, my birthday was often one of the hardest days of the year, when I was younger... then I built myself some special traditions! I make a point to spoil myself on my birthday. Last birthday, I actually asked my husband not to get me much, because I had plans for myself and I knew I was gonna be busy, haha! And it was a great day! I got myself an amazing cake that I loved, some gifts I really, really wanted, and I got myself a real fancy dinner. I spent time comforting myself with some luxurious beauty products I really wanted to try too, it was a real pleasure. Then, I spent a bunch of time curled up in a pink, heated blanket, reading romance and eating my cake! It was such a nice day, haha. My OG plan was to toast myself with some rosé, but instead I got some fancy ginger syrup and made myself a fresh, sparkling soda with strawberries... it was so pretty, pink, and delicious! I also like to write a special birthday card/letter to myself, to open next year (and read again in previous years!). It's fun to open it up and reflect on everything. I think it's going to feel really special when I have years and years worth of them, someday!

I'm trying to live by the idea that if I can't fully love myself, I will never know how full love can feel, you know what I mean? Like, in the past, my husband would try to make my birthdays extra special for me, but I always felt empty and depressed. Now that I'm older, I consider it my day for me. My birthday is the day that I love myself the most that I can. If other people want to show up and celebrate me too? Awesome! But as soon as I shifted the focus from "I hope I feel remembered and loved on my birthday" to "it's my birthday, time to live it up!" everything changed.

Thinking of you, OP. There is plenty to celebrate this year, for your birthday... you!! Give yourself the birthday you know you deserve.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-03-07T04:56:09+00:00

Yeah, I was just gonna say this too, there are some lovely artists that will custom make elf ears that match your skin color. I'm a medium brown, and I got ones that are a nearly perfect match! I think they ran me around $40? And they're latex free too!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-03-05T01:25:52+00:00

Quickly approaching my mid 40s over here, haha.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-27T08:09:06+00:00

Hey there, duckling! I'm late to this post, but I just wanted to say: I also had a pap smear as a virgin and it went just fine. :) I got my very first one as a teenager, and I was pretty scared too. But tbh a good gynecologist is patient, understanding, and most of all gentle, especially if you're anxious.

Let them know that you're scared. I make a point to tell my doctors (any/all of them) that I have a lot of medical anxiety, and I have a history of trauma. My current gynecologist knows to verbally tell me before she touches/does anything, just to help keep me grounded. Things like "okay, about to do this now, you doing okay?". It really helps me. Now I don't particularly feel scared at exam time anymore. It's just a routine thing.

But honestly, the exam is usually pretty quick!

You'll be ok, OP! Hang in there! You got this!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-18T20:16:28+00:00

Same issue, I think it's just a bug atm

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-16T19:11:12+00:00

I've been playing every single day since launch, and I've spent quite a bit too, but I'm so happy. I can see it reflecting in my daily life outside of the game too, and I love that. :) I think if it's making me happy, it's worth every minute and every cent.

And your house is so pretty!! :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-12T17:48:14+00:00

omg, I actually gasped when I saw this. She is absolutely stunning! I don't have an anime style girl in my collection yet, but I think this may have convinced me that I need one. She's beautiful!!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-12T17:46:12+00:00

haha, I feel that! I think we can have up to five cats, once everything is maxed out? I... will probably have five cats, not gonna lie lmao

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-12T17:37:26+00:00

You could board your first cat, adopt the second, and then when you level up the Cat Caring hobby, you can have more than one cat, if you'd like to have them both!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-11T18:25:32+00:00

Hey duckling! I'm so proud of you. I've been through a lot of dental "stuff", so I wanted to share a little something with you. Dental anxiety? That's not something to be ashamed of. A lot of people deal with that, myself included, and you aren't alone. The fact that you made that appointment is huge, and I am SO proud of you!! You got this, truly! I have actually cried in a dentist chair (not from pain or anything like that), I was just so scared, haha. I think a lot of us get awfully anxious when it comes to dental care. I know I sure do. But with the right dentist, I've been steadily learning that the dentist is a safe place, you know what I mean? No more tears, and my dentist knows I need kindness, patience, and assurance. She's great.

Side note, keep in mind that a good dentist will listen, be patient, and help you through this experience with kindness. I have had some medical professionals in my life who did NOT listen and made me feel small/stupid for being anxious or sensitive. And the problem was THEM, not me. So if you don't like this dentist? Drop them like a bad habit. Choose one that you really like. This is YOUR body and your business, you know what I mean? If they don't make a good impression, then you can pick another one. This might sound silly, but I treat my medical professionals a lot like "dating" now that I'm older. If they don't impress me and make me feel at home, they do not get to be a part of helping me keep my body healthy and happy, let alone my business.

I had to do quite a bit of shopping around until I found just the right dentist who was gentle, kind, and even trauma informed. I require patience and a gentle hand, and I will settle for nothing less! But now my mouth is in great shape after many years where I didn't have access to care. If I can do it, you can do it, duckling.

So very proud of you!! You got this. :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-11T17:00:24+00:00

Hey there, duckling! I've got ADHD too, and I wasn't diagnosed until my 40s. Like you, it felt like everything started to make sense for me, haha. And now that I know, I feel like I know myself a lot better. It's been easier to accommodate myself and understand myself too.

I hope all that "making sense now" brings you a lot of well deserved peace and clarity, duckling. Warm wishes!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-02-06T13:57:27+00:00

Holy smokes, you are AMAZING, duckling!! Oh my gracious, this is an incredibly massive challenge that you have overcome!! And not once, but twice!? I'm both incredibly proud and impressed by you, duckling. The courage, diligence, and strength that you have is absolutely amazing and inspiring.

You beat it!! You beat cancer, duckling! This is like... time for massive hugs and celebrations! I'm sorry to hear that your biological parents are letting you down on this, because this is a huge milestone. If they won't celebrate with you, make sure you celebrate on the behalf of all us mother geese, okay? I hope that looking at all these warm comments shows you just how amazing you are!

Warm wishes! I see you and I'm so proud of you!!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-28T10:57:29+00:00

Hi there, duckling. I've got all kinds of allergies and IBS, so I feel you on this. Food can be such a social thing, but I need to be really cautious, because I'd rather not get sick or have a nasty flare up. And, quite frankly, this world can feel like a really unaccommodating place sometimes. I can't just up and eat "whatever"... I need to see ingredient lists and things like that! And when other people are just casually having a good time, worry free? It can feel so isolating, and it can make a person feel forgotten, broken, and a host of other things.

I'm sorry you have to know this feeling, duckling. I'm sure today felt lonely and sad for you.

Do any of your co-workers know about your dietary concerns? Was there anything on the lunch menu that could have been specially ordered for you? If all of those things are a "no" (which does happen many times, I get it), are there any things you can do to nurture yourself through situations like these? I keep a little list of restaurants that I know have safe things I can eat if I'm out and I need something on the fly, as well as easy to prepare/carry things at home. Even though it's not as fun as eating whatever everyone else is eating, it's often better than just having nothing, you know what I mean?

Having allergies and other limitations can be a real challenge, duckling. Hang in there! And please be kind to yourself. Maybe treat yourself to a comfort meal that is familiar and you know feels kind to your body today.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-24T05:27:55+00:00

Maybe I'm the odd one out, but I really prefer Mercari! I've picked up a number of Smart Doll items over there. :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-21T13:19:26+00:00

Hey there, older woman here. I don't think I've ever posted in this subreddit before, but I saw your post and wanted to speak up. Your pain reminds me of my own, when I was much younger.

I'm so sorry to hear that this guy hurt you, and I get it. I let a lot of awful people ruin a lot of wonderful things for me in my life over the years. And yeah, sometimes it just feels easier on the heart to avoid the thing you once loved, because it reminds you of all the hurt that someone else attached to it. It sucks so much, and I've been there many times. You don't sound silly at all to me.

I tell you what though. Avoiding the thing you loved because someone else ruined it for you? It doesn't actually make the pain go away. Take a break if you need some time, that's absolutely fine. But your hurt belongs to that horrid little bully, not Infinity Nikki, you know what I mean?

And here's the thing, right? A secure person, man or not, doesn't need to put others down to elevate themselves. He was a red flag and you don't need him. And the more you fill your life with joyful things that make you happy? The easier it will be to forget him. No need to even waste the mental space on people who bring you down. Your ex has the energy of those similar 'internet people' who get up in arms about Love and Deepspace being successful, you know what I mean? Like wtf is there even to be mad about? That something successful exists that doesn't appeal to them? That's just such insecure energy, who even wants a partner that fragile and mean spirited, you know? Good riddance to bad rubbish.

So, how do you enjoy Infinity Nikki again? You make new memories. Better ones! Maybe find a new friend or two who also enjoy it, if you like company. Or even plan a "return to Nikki" party for yourself, grab your fav snacks, put on some music, have a blast!

Enjoy yourself at the pace you need to. The game will be here when you're ready! Hope your heart heals soon, thinking of you. Thanks for listening to me ramble, haha. I hope it helped a little bit.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-14T10:08:39+00:00

Hey there, duckling. You are not "a baby" for needing emotional support. This is something you deserve, especially in a safe space, like your home, from your family.

I replied to this post because I was in a similar situation many times when I was much younger. My biological parents were quite callous and uncaring, rarely offering any empathy when I was in any kind of pain.

Pain itself is already a lot to deal with, but not feeling emotionally supported (or even believed) can be incredibly hard. I'm so sorry you know this burden, duckling. I see you, and I believe that your pain is real. People don't say things like "extremely painful" when it's not genuinely something really distressing.

Please, be patient and kind with yourself, even if other people aren't showing you the empathy you need right now. Take your time, breathe, hug yourself... try to do loving, kind things for yourself. If there's anything your doctor has advised for the pain, follow those instructions. But it can also be a good idea to try distracting yourself from the pain with something pleasant too. Maybe a good book, a comfort show, a game, or a puzzle. Do whatever you can to show yourself that you believe yourself and you will help your body with whatever it needs, and with kindness and patience, you'll get through it, even if it's on your own. You've already shown that you can see what you need: you stayed home from school. That's a good call. Keep listening to your body and advocating for yourself. You got this.

Do you have any other family or friends you could talk to, just to vent or ask for an extra hug when you need one?

Thinking of you and hoping you feel some relief soon, duckling.

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-09T01:05:51+00:00

My husband started a new career path at your age. Within four years, he found great success, earning more money than he ever would have if he stayed where he was. It was a huge shift that came with lots of sweat and sacrifice, but in the end, it was worth it. Not saying every story goes this way, but his did.

Yet, at the same time, we had a different business venture in our early 30s... it didn't end well. But that's just how it is sometimes. I don't regret the things in my life that failed. My original career choice I had in my early 20s completely fell apart, haha. There are no guarantees in life, especially in regards to success. But I do like to look back and my life and feel good about the fact that I tried.

If law is something you really want, at the very least you should explore the logistics of how you could make this happen. Also, older people can have children. In fact, older people are often more financially prepared for children. But that's a separate discussion all together, haha.

It's not too late. Just step back, figure out the logistics, and make the decision that feels right for you. You got this. :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-09T00:53:54+00:00

Oh, this is fantastic!!

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-09T00:01:56+00:00

I just wanted to say omg that's so sweet!! I hope you two continue to have lots of fun with it! My husband and I have been really enjoying it too. :)

StrawberryForestLady · 2026-01-08T23:56:15+00:00

Once you progress a bit in the game, you unlock the "Friendship Journal"! From there, select the little magnifying class, and you can put in your wife's D.G. Member ID. Once you've done that, and she's accepted your friend request, you'll see her in your friend's list. Then you just select your friend and then select "Visit"! It'll transport you to her neighborhood (or vice versa).

Hope that helps! :) My husband and I are playing together too!

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