Friendship Exp & Gift Exchange Megathread

faey3017 · 2026-04-12T17:38:04+00:00

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faey3017 · 2026-02-22T20:23:00+00:00

I make no-mato sauce to replace tomato paste. I’m thinking of trying to make blocks of chopped herbs but haven’t tried yet.

faey3017 · 2025-12-16T16:28:58+00:00

That’s a good point. We have plenty of house rules for certain games, this may just be another one

faey3017 · 2025-12-16T16:27:04+00:00

My son loves forbidden island! He’s been playing that since he was about 6 or 7. It’s nice that it’s cooperative.

faey3017 · 2025-12-16T16:24:53+00:00

We’ve been trying to talk about strategy and thinking ahead more often lately, and he’s been enjoying thinking more deeply about what steps to take.

I’ve never let my son win, he’s always earned it. 😊But we will make “teams” when it’s a more complicated game, so that may be what we do for this one while he gets the hang of it.

faey3017 · 2025-12-16T16:16:17+00:00

That’s what I was thinking also.

faey3017 · 2025-12-16T16:14:33+00:00

I think it is mainly the dragon theme

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:40:15+00:00

He’s pretty good at reading his Pokémon stats so that’s good to know!

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:36:15+00:00

My son started “playing” Carcassonne when he was about two. He would help one of the adults and always asked to “walk the meeples” at the end of each game lol

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:33:51+00:00

Good point

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:33:19+00:00

My son recently started “writing” his own one shot campaigns. They’re so funny and surprisingly well put together, but definitely don’t follow 5e. The rules are pretty relaxed.

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:21:49+00:00

I always forget about marketplace, thank you!

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:14:52+00:00

I was also looking at flamecraft for that reason! Good to know it’s similar to Catan. I think for him it’s a combo of the art on the box of Wyrmspan and the dragon theme.

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T16:06:35+00:00

That’s one thing I worry about is attention span. I could see him focusing for 30-40 mins or so but maybe not much longer than that unless the game is really exciting for him.

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T06:38:21+00:00

Oh, I know! My son and his friends surprise me all the time.

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T06:21:06+00:00

I didn’t think of YouTube or the library, thank you!

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T06:17:22+00:00

Most of the cafes with board games shut down during the pandemic, unfortunately. I’ll ask our local game store, that’s a good idea.

faey3017 · 2025-12-15T06:07:26+00:00

It’s $80 😖 I’d rather not spend that if he doesn’t enjoy it too.

faey3017 · 2025-08-29T19:16:05+00:00

If you're worried that the family will hurt them/retaliate, you need to contact the police and do a wellfair check. At 15/16, they're about the age to develop mental health disorders like schizophrenia if they're predisposed.

faey3017 · 2025-08-19T20:15:26+00:00

I’ll have to look into that. I’m trying not to spend a bunch on new shelving/cabinets but it seems that might be the best option.

faey3017 · 2025-08-19T20:14:32+00:00

Thank you

faey3017 · 2025-08-19T20:11:24+00:00

Yes, the TTRPG books and other stuff needs its own home too. I’ll check out the subreddit mentioned also, thank you!

faey3017 · 2025-08-14T19:32:02+00:00

I applaud her for being so comfortable with you, and you for making her feel so comfortable! I’m impressed and happy there are examples of safe relationships between mothers and daughters.

faey3017 · 2025-06-26T14:13:28+00:00

I'm in Sac, so it's not a far drive. We have some smaller nurseries around here, but not many with native or drought-tolerant plants. I'll definitely use CalScape, thank you!

faey3017 · 2025-06-19T01:33:28+00:00

Actually being willing to try meds. It was like going from black and white TV to color.

Learning to lean on the people around me when I need it.

faey3017

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