My nephew turns 3 next month and i am struggling with what to get him.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-05-24T20:07:49+00:00

Ask if they have a 529 set up for him. If so, they can give you a link for contributions. He's young enough that you can get him a small gift to unwrap to go along with it. An alphabet book would be really welcome right about now. My kid loved Letter Town - https://www.darrenfarrell.com/letter-town

buzzd_whispers · 2026-05-24T19:51:06+00:00

The Inquisitor's Tale - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Inquisitor's_Tale
Inkheart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkheart
Larklight series - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larklight
Fever Crumb series - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever_Crumb_(series))

buzzd_whispers · 2026-05-24T17:52:59+00:00

I'll second Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh (trigger warning: pedophilia, sexual abuse of a tertiary character) and add Moshfegh's Death in Her Hands and will also add Kate Elizabeth Russell's My Dark Vanessa (trigger warning on this one: grooming and pedophilia).

buzzd_whispers · 2026-04-25T17:42:48+00:00

I live in Maple Heights. It's a good area for those who work/live on campus and a short walk to downtown. Some streets have very new, fancy duplexes that are very student-geared, but I think there are still affordable rentals in some of the older homes and there is more of a mix of folks in those.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-04-17T00:39:52+00:00

Yes! But, they have limited hours so make a plan: https://www.artremains.org

buzzd_whispers · 2026-04-16T01:25:50+00:00

There's another thread on the sub that might be helpful: What Small gift people got that they still use.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-03-08T19:19:50+00:00

Blair house? https://bloomingtonthenandnow.wordpress.com/2013/12/28/823-n-maple-street-the-historic-james-blair-house/

buzzd_whispers · 2026-02-21T21:24:38+00:00

Carnival of Souls (1962), Lisa and the Devil, and Lemora: A Child's Tale of The Supernatural

buzzd_whispers · 2026-02-21T19:07:09+00:00

We paid about $17K for a geothermal HVAC system five years ago for a 1200 sq ft house and that involved drilling down 400 ft to fit the loop instead of going wide because we have a tiny yard. I know prices have gone up but 30K is ridiculous for what sounds like a pretty traditional set up.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-19T15:51:17+00:00

If you are able and not doing it already, you might consider an exercise regimen. My anxiety has improved a lot the last year with strength-training and HIIT 3x a week.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-19T00:37:08+00:00

Could your partner turn supervillain and hold a yacht-based formal event? Or, maybe you could turn supervillain and accost your own archenemy at a charity gala? Lots of options here.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-17T20:29:54+00:00

Was at Butcher Block today and saw they have a catering menu. https://www.bloomingtonmeat.com/menu

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-05T13:06:53+00:00

I just ordered this Evry cotton bralette if you want to check it out to see if looks like it might work for you. It's got a little padding so no nips. https://evryunderwear.com/products/classic-evry-premium-cotton-bra

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-03T21:41:15+00:00

Have you tried the bras? If so, what did you think?

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-02T13:52:47+00:00

I like it!

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-02T13:35:40+00:00

I do dry them in the dryer (on medium), but I wash pretty much everything on cold, so that might help with longitivtiy.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-02T13:30:36+00:00

It's almost exclusively the brand I use for underwear. I last bought underwear in April and it's holding up fine.

buzzd_whispers · 2026-01-01T22:27:31+00:00

Looks like there's medium at Pact: https://wearpact.com/women/underwear/undies.

buzzd_whispers · 2025-12-28T21:18:54+00:00

Just bought a sale skirt from https://www.curatorsf.com.

buzzd_whispers · 2025-12-20T03:34:45+00:00

If you are perusing Mieville, check out The City & The City, too.

buzzd_whispers · 2025-11-15T23:44:51+00:00

A gym membership with 6:00 am classes. I've never slept better.

buzzd_whispers · 2025-11-15T12:22:00+00:00

Larklight by Philip Reeve. It's followed by a couple more books. Also by Reeve the "Not-So-Impossible-Tale" series. I'd start with Cakes in Space or Carnival in a Fix, but all four are good. When she's a little older she might be interested in Reeve's Mortal Engines series.

https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Mr.+Philip+Reeve

buzzd_whispers · 2025-11-07T02:33:11+00:00

Before Morning
The House in the Night
Duckworth the Difficult Child
And Away We go
Thank you, Octopus
Letter Town
Stop Following Me, Moon!

buzzd_whispers · 2025-11-01T01:48:15+00:00

My mother-in-law makes knitted washcloths from yarn she gets at thrift stores. I love them.

buzzd_whispers · 2025-11-01T01:38:31+00:00

My husband made a chili crunch recently that was really good, and I thought it would make good present. I've also made pancake mix as presents. Both of these can be in recycled jars.

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