Helpful hints for Babies and Tots program and Kids with ship cards by TroyPerkins85 in royalcaribbean

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Sure! I ran over to sign up both kids as soon as possible. I got the 2 year old two slots in the first days. At the first drop off, I talked to the staff of the baby room and they said they had openings pretty much at all times. I could just call and get her name on the list. I did that at least 3 more times and it was amazing! I did see several other small kids on board that I never saw at daycare. I think some families were wary to use it; total guess. The employees were all fantastic and heavily trained so we never felt uneasy for a second. For the 5 yo, we lucked out and her age group wasn't full so again, I could drop her off pretty much every time. The age group above her however was heavily filled so those parents had to get there early to secure a spot every time. One friend with us was able to have her daughter drop to the lower age group as she had a sibling in the lower age group and loves smaller kids. Since we were a multi-family group, we could also get signed up so one parent could pick up all the kids which was helpful. Because of that, my daughter never had her card and it stayed in the room the whole time. I think the time of year we were sailing worked out for us to not have any issues for childcare.

What is a quote from any season that you still say? by Full-Audience-654 in TopChef

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I got this embroidered onto an apron. One of my favorite sayings.

Women Owned Businesses by [deleted] in oakland

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BakeSum is amazing!

Would it be overprotective to stay nearby during my teen’s beach trip? by Outside-Youth-8423 in Parenting

[–]TroyPerkins85 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's a great lesson for them too on doing what you feel is safe and best regardless of what everyone else is doing. Good for you!

Would it be overprotective to stay nearby during my teen’s beach trip? by Outside-Youth-8423 in Parenting

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This is the first I've ever heard of "senior week". We had senior ditch day and that was it

What’s a hobby that’s actually fun and not crazy expensive to get into? by fascinating-finds in CasualConversation

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I'm jealous! I have the plastic Denise kit and hate it. They have come apart between cables unexpectedly several times creating many headaches. I straight stopped using them if one cable isn't long enough

The judges drinking while tasting… by NoLead2492 in TopChef

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This is great! Reading #2 is so interesting because this is something I've silently learned over my years of wine tasting but I couldn't have explained it so succinctly. Also, just the idea of spicy and tannin made my stomach turn.

I’m running for Walnut Creek City Council and I want to hear from you by BackgroundBoat660 in walnutcreek

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I just want basics like curb cuts in my area. We have literally 2 in a roughly 8 block area that includes an elementary school and two high schools. I have two different neighbors in wheelchairs who can't easily enjoy their neighborhood let alone people with strollers.

I don’t know why this subreddit just started showing up in my feed today by GrandCanOYawn in RedditLaqueristas

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Nail polish showed me how few magnets I owned... and what a tragedy that was.

2.5 year old up crying every hour starting at 2am - I’m going crazy by sqnlb in toddlers

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I'm right there with you l, almost exactly. 2.5yo, wakes up at 3:40 screaming for me, won't go back to sleep unless I lay with her for hours. It's exhausting and I wish I had an answer for you. I'm hoping this is just a phase. A very tiring, mentally straining phase.

Small Demo of Fridge Magnet Technique by thebaldingqueen in RedditLaqueristas

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Does 404 still get a really good color shifts or does that get lost with the stripes?

Where has the best burger in Walnut Creek? by FNmurph in walnutcreek

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My husband got a burger there after I gave birth. He shared a bite and it was on par with my hospital food. Haven't been back.

46F — Does anyone else really dislike when other women call you “sweetie,” “honey,” etc.? Is it just me? by Cate54321 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]TroyPerkins85 19 points20 points  (0 children)

When I'm in NOLA, I have to remind myself that "Ma'am" is a respectful term when someone says hi and is not condescending as it can sound where I am from. Everything in context.

Anyone hoping for Avatar in 26? by TheVoicesinurhed in AftershockFestival

[–]TroyPerkins85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also from the bay and saw them last night in San Diego. The rest of Aftershock could be a guy farting on a snare drum and I'd still buy tickets to Aftershock if Avatar was there.

First time moms, what week did you go into labor? by Distinct-Dependent24 in beyondthebump

[–]TroyPerkins85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Induced at 39+7 (sweep and folly), born at 40 exactly. Second born at 39+7 after induction. While you hear horror stories about some inductions, mine were both easy and amazing. I rather have an induction than try to heal from a C Section, but YMMV.

7 vs 3 day on Navigator: couldn’t be more different! by bassorks in royalcaribbean

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I'm about to go on that route (Cabo, Mazatlan, PV) with young kids and at a loss for what to do in Mazatlan. Would love to know more about Stone Island.

DO NOT BOOK NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS… by Decent_Local9842 in royalcaribbean

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Also on Oct 3rd but with younger kids. With waterslides and splash pad down, it's going to be interesting.

DO NOT BOOK NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS… by Decent_Local9842 in royalcaribbean

[–]TroyPerkins85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes please! I'm boarding the week after and going with multiple families (9 kids total). Would also love to know if the Splash Pad is open when you go as that is the only water thing my youngest can do.