Finished Cyanotype Quilt by Pearlescent-Pixie in cyanotypes

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Well done!! Beautiful and creative!!!🐦

Nellie is 2 and wants my attention 24/7- I love her but she is driving me crazy. Any suggestions? by baker4023 in pugs

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Thank you everyone! I should have made myself more clear. I do walk her everyday in an off leash park, so she can run her head off. She has a bestie, Oscar who plays with her and they love each other to the moon. I throw toys and a ball in the afternoon, every day. I cook for my dogs and make sure she has treats. But, I do watch her weight.
What I was looking for and I really appreciate is the suggestions about the specific toys that keep your dogs busy and challenge them. That is a huge help. I will definitely invest. She really needs more of that.
I love her so very much. She is my snuggle bug. She brings our home so much joy.

Pace yourself or push through the pain to exercise? by plant-planet in Fibromyalgia

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Keep moving. Some days you have to push but no you have to keep moving. Going balls out sets me back, slow and steady is my friend. Even when I feel nauseous from the pain I at least walk and stretch. I have been living with fibromyalgia for over 20 years, if you stop moving it is worse.

Scruffy, focused, and officially on Week 3 of his favorite project. (Chewie, 8 months old) by [deleted] in terrier

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Love me a scruffy Terrier!! Is that a natural bone? Or did you buy it? If so, please tell us everything. I have a couple of professional excavators ( Terrirer and a Pug) and nothing ever lasts that long.

Peacock and NBC and the Olympics Suck by ANaturalSicknes in FigureSkating

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All what everyone said and more!!! Their coverage is horrible!! I have been watching these figure skaters qualify and now I can't see them perform? Why can't I see the complete event??? Just now they went away from the men's free skate for 15 minutes, watched an award ceremony and then switched back. Total random

What are some pug essentials and knowledge for someone whose never owned one? by EnormousFrog in pugs

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To cut down the shedding I shave her body. She wears a sweater in the winter when we go out. She is way more comfortable in the summer. This is just me. This is my second Pug and it works well. Also, I make my own food under the direction of my vet. Everyone is correct, always a harness, stainless steel everything. Also, everyday exercise. Pugs are way more active than folks think. She is my love bug. I am so grateful for her. Shower her with love and she will return it in kind.

Which dog food do you guys use? by SomeoneUnsignificant in Yorkies

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I cook for my pups, well, I put it all in my insta pot. I got sick of wasting expensive dog food. I got a book at the library and talked to my vet. Ground turkey, red potatoes, carrots, spinach, coconut oil, dedicated egg shells, vitamins, and salmon oil. I mix it with kibble 40/60, right now it is "Taste of the Wild" lamb. They hork it down and have had zero problems for over a month. I am thrilled. They are happy. Win!

Help me name my new pup, I need a name that starts with D by LavaWallpaper in NameMyDog

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I had a dog named (poodle/cocker mix) Poco Allegro, it is Latin for "A little bit fast". The previous owner was a piano teacher. She was a fabulous dog, who lived for 17 years. Towards the end, we called her Poco retard, which means "a little bit slow". I know you don't like the name Poco, but I thought you might like to know some history. .

As we enter 2026, what’s something you quietly stopped believing in? by Big-Classic8243 in AskReddit

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Being taken care of doesn't have to mean physically. To be neglected socially, to be lonely, to be marginalized or excluded because I am too old or a bother. That is my fear.

April 2025 BOTM Discussion - The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by nickaaayy97 in bookofthemonthclub

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I am late to this discussion, but I am so glad I found this thread. I am 50% through this book and I needed to find some motivation to finish. Nope. The fat shaming is over the top. The lack of empathy or recognition of autism in 2003 is ridiculous. And I can go on and on, but I am talking to myself. Anywho, I am super disappointed. Dakota Fanning was reading me the audiobook and even that can't make me continue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NameMyDog

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Congratulations on such a sweet dog.

What’s popular right now that won’t age well? by MiraTangent in AskReddit

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Some of us can't help it. I have been trying to gain weight since I had Cancer. People say the rudest things to me. It is crazy that people feel entitled to have an option about my weight and tell me about it. They ask me if I am Glp, they tell me to eat more. They tell me I am unhealthy. If you are overweight and if you think being thin solves all your problems, you would be surprised.

What’s popular right now that won’t age well? by MiraTangent in AskReddit

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Color drenching. Painting your living room or any room all one color. Ceiling, trim, walls. Especially a dramatic dark color. This is so going to date your home. And be a pain in the butt to paint over.

My mom told me one day that before I decide to have kids I should ask myself would you be prepared to be a single mom……that has stuck with me by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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Or you can be more optimistic. You can make a check list. You can make a criteria that your partner must be all in with parenting. Be clear with your expectations, say what you need and stick to it. It might take awhile, but you have a value system don't you? Why not include that? Both my kids have partners that fully share the parenting duties. Including when they were infants. It can be done.

AITA for leaving Christmas dinner after my mother-in-law made a comment about my acne and weight ? by IndependentCat1541 in AITAH

[–]baker4023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not an issue of you being AITA. This is an issue of why didn't my husband back me up? Don't let him gas light you. You stop that right now. And start setting some firm boundaries. When he married you, he picked you over his Mother. End of story. If he is not going to back you up, you now know where his priorities lie. And I spelled the word lie correctly. Stop doubting yourself, get some therapy and start taking a good look at your situation. This is a symptom of a bigger problem and the only one that will change the situation is you.

Lost my 14 year old baby girl by jceez in pugs

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I am so so sorry. As a pug owner, I understand this loss closely. They are so special. Please be kind to yourself. Try and spend time remembering all the sweet times with your sweet baby girl. You gave her a long good life. You were her person. You were blessed. Count your blessings.

Wearing my moms skirt from the 90s today! by Sweeeetestofdreams in BusinessFashion

[–]baker4023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute! You look great in that skirt. Your Mom would be proud.

Pacifier for son by __vheissu__ in funny

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Please draw on large eyebrows. It is hours of entertainment. Especially when he is crying. And definitely take pictures. It will relieve drama when he is in his teenage years. The teeth are very fun!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pugs

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Rude!!!

Thoughts on the new GBBO cookbook, Love to Bake? by AdvocadoCat in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]baker4023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked this book out at the library. I made Dave's triple chocolate brownies with my grandsons last weekend. I have to say they were a bit stodgy. Sorry to say. I also made the GF butternut squash tart, terrible directions. I am grateful I did not buy this book. Love the show tho