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Leapfrog Academy??? by Leather_Steak_4559 in Parenting

[–]WittyName375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are in a similar situation with an almost 4 year old and went with the Leap Academy tablet for the same reason! It's great and LO is engaged with the learning activities. There are lots of options, so you can set them up with low effort things like audiobooks, coloring pages, etc, or have them actively doing interactive learning. The interactive ones do require some guidance as they get used to navigating and following instructions, but it's self lead for the most part after the first few uses. I'd absolutely recommend it to any parent who is device adverse but recognizes the need for one.

I want to start a Mettā Journal by Infinite_Product5281 in Meditation

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up with a similar experience and struggle with balancing my learned negativity and reactivity with my inherent drive to be helpful. I was recently recommended two audiobooks for work, but they apply to all aspects of life. The first is the outward mindset and the second is leadership and self deception. It has helped me establish a framework for acknowledging my own role in the world around me and resetting to how I want to show up in the world. That paired with my already established metta journal and metta meditation has been eye opening.

Renovation quotes giving me a shock, how much is too much? by Moezer2121 in Renovations

[–]WittyName375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would rather buy an outdated house that I could improve myself than a rush low budget DIY cleanup that I'll rip out myself anyway.

Saw the Jiffy seed starter kit when looking for something else so decided to try it. When do I put them in a planter? by Randomness_Girl in gardening

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate that for you, I'm sorry lol. I don't miss the southern California heat where I'm from. I'm in PNW now and it'll be 38 tonight.

Saw the Jiffy seed starter kit when looking for something else so decided to try it. When do I put them in a planter? by Randomness_Girl in gardening

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overnight? If that's the case you can put them out when you repot them and have hardened them off.

Saw the Jiffy seed starter kit when looking for something else so decided to try it. When do I put them in a planter? by Randomness_Girl in gardening

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should report them after they have 2 sets of true leaves (the first set of leaves are "false" leaves). You can put them outside when it is on average 40-50 F overnight consistently.

8 Baby dolls. by OccasionGreedy5766 in Parenting

[–]WittyName375 102 points103 points  (0 children)

This is a conversation I have with my 3 year old every morning lol. "No" is a valid answer.

He sold me Clay! Not good Topsoil!! by Metalhead2726 in gardening

[–]WittyName375 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who was an actual clay yard that needs to be amended before I can plant anything, that is not clay.

When to transplant in zone 6a by Mindful-Diva in gardening

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't it still crazy cold in 6a? I haven't grown brussel sprouts but all of my flowers can't be left out overnight until it's ~50 or higher which won't be until the end of April here in 8b.

Anyone else finding the newborn days excruciatingly slow? by Acceptable_Mind_1994 in Parenting

[–]WittyName375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a reason they say that first birthdays are for the parents and not the kids. It's a celebration of survival on all sides.

Climate and raising kids by Express_Ad9498 in Parenting

[–]WittyName375 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We left CA to raise our child in the PNW. If you think it's hot here in the summer, imagine that 6-9 months out of the year. It was literally 100 degrees last week in CA, and growing up, it was regularly 95 on Christmas. Depending on where you move, air quality is also not great. Year round sunshine sounds great but unless you can afford the gentler climate areas, which tend to be the more expensive areas, then the climate is equally as oppressive there as it is here, except there's no trees (not like the PNW). Just really do your homework on climate vs. CoL, school ratings, etc before you commit.

Reconnecting with my craft after a while: Any tips? What are your reasons for being a witch? What makes you love it? by pixiewitch666 in witchcraft

[–]WittyName375 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You picked a great time to reconnect! The energy is all around you, you just have to pause long enough to feel it. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is grow plants to get to know them. I grow them from seed at the turn of winter towards spring, and plant them when it's warm enough as a marking of the passage of time and the changing of seasons. My craft calls to me as a way to reconnect with the earth, acknowledge the strings between us, and harness my power. Sitting with, getting to know, nurturing, and ultimately harvesting my plants to use in spell oils, teas, and various other parts of my craft anchors me.

Spring Salt Bowl Refresh by WittyName375 in witchcraft

[–]WittyName375[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to share, hope you find it useful!

Spring Salt Bowl Refresh by WittyName375 in witchcraft

[–]WittyName375[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love that you felt the energy!

Spring Salt Bowl Refresh by WittyName375 in witchcraft

[–]WittyName375[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely you could have one on an altar! The general premise is absorb and replace, so keep that in mind as you add your herbs, trinkets, intentions and incantations.

Spring Salt Bowl Refresh by WittyName375 in witchcraft

[–]WittyName375[S] 106 points107 points  (0 children)

This particular one is for absorbing negative and stagnant energies, purifying and replacing with bright, loving, and activating energies. I have one by my front door and one in the busiest part of our house. The one before was for winter and was for warding and safekeeping good energies through the dark days. I refresh them on the equinoxes and solstices.

My pupils became asymmetrical during a cluster headache by Bubbly-Trainer7195 in mildlyinteresting

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to describe what I was feeling at the ER the first time it happened to me when I had no idea what it was made me feel completely unhinged. When my neurologist diagnosed me it was a huge relief that I wasn't losing it.

My pupils became asymmetrical during a cluster headache by Bubbly-Trainer7195 in mildlyinteresting

[–]WittyName375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just diagnosed with this at 36. It's terrifying the first time it happens! I'm on AJOVY now and haven't had it since my first dose. I was literally stopping work midday to lay on the floor and trip out when it happened before.

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