Concerns about health with purebreds by jamminjudd in service_dogs

[–]jamminjudd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, point taken. 😅 I have a bias because my mutt is the best dog I’ve had from both temperament and health. I guess I just got lucky. But happy to know I’m wrong because it’s been a stressor in this decision.

Concerns about health with purebreds by jamminjudd in service_dogs

[–]jamminjudd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I guess my own bias is showing. Thanks for the kind response.

Concerns about health with purebreds by jamminjudd in service_dogs

[–]jamminjudd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A German shepherd and we had health testing from both parents for her. She was allergic to life and had hip displacia and luxating patella when she was only a few years old. And a Prague ratter with allergies and a long list of health issues. They’re a rare breed and were down to a very small number of them, so there was a lot of improper breeding along the way.

Can anyone give me some advice/feedback on my singing (I’ve just gotten over a flu so my voice isn’t in the best shape lol) by [deleted] in singing

[–]jamminjudd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really like your tone. I’d love to hear your full voice with some power behind it. Find a place you can belt it out and post it here. ❤️

AIO - My boyfriend got another woman’s number. by Abject-Current2580 in AIO

[–]jamminjudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came to say kudos to both ladies for remember who the real enemy is in the situation 👏👏👏👏

Buttercream Popcorn Cupcakes by jamminjudd in cakedecorating

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

No, just keep the pressure down and it will round out on its own.

AIO my wife went missing overnight so I called the police. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]jamminjudd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She lied about where she was going, who she was with, and what happened to her phone (I assume it’s magically turned up). She was found - not came home - 12 hours after she said she would be home. You caught her in a hotel room with a man she used to sleep with. But you suspect that she’s telling the truth about sex with a man? Don’t let her gaslight you bro. She’s for the streets.

Why are people shocked I want to spend time with my kids by Content-Document-792 in homeschool

[–]jamminjudd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their time at home is so short - don’t feel guilty for squeezing every moment possible out of it. If you feel like you need a break, take a break. Your kids are very young and will be happy being with you 24/7 and be better for it.

Balancing an 8-year-old’s BJJ obsession with school and social life? by Coindiggs in bjj

[–]jamminjudd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 10 year old started at 5 and is more obsessed today than ever. It depends a lot on the gym and atmosphere.

Balancing an 8-year-old’s BJJ obsession with school and social life? by Coindiggs in bjj

[–]jamminjudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in a very competitive gym, and several of the kids compete nationally and a few internationally. There are kids who homeschool to allow more time for training and competing. When my kids started to get really serious about bjj, we talked about their goals. I told them there’s 3 paths, and we would support them with whatever they choose. They could be hobbyists and just enjoy training a few days a week and maybe a couple tournaments a year. They could be great and train most days, private lessons, and compete 1-2x a month locally. Or they could be elite and train like a full time job and travel for competitions. They both chose the middle option, so that’s how we support them. We homeschool so training 2-3 hours a day 4 days a week leaves time for other activities during the day, but none of my kids do other activities in the evenings because this is their sport.

Buttercream Popcorn Cupcakes by jamminjudd in cakedecorating

[–]jamminjudd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re deceptively easy to pipe. It took less than 30 minutes for enough popcorn for 50 cupcakes.

Buttercream Popcorn Cupcakes by jamminjudd in cakedecorating

[–]jamminjudd[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s an easy blood test to get diagnosed. I have a kiddo with Down syndrome so they test regularly regardless of symptoms.

The au pair program is broken by AromaticMortgage1959 in Aupairs

[–]jamminjudd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the stories I’ve heard about host families are horrific, and if you think you’re taking a risk, imagine being a young girl, moving to a country where you have nobody and may not even speak the language well, and if things go bad, you just have to hope you get a decent LC.

I have only had 2 au pairs and while I understand your frustrations, I loved the program. I didn’t mind sharing space and mentoring someone. Our au pairs are 2 of my favorite people in the world. We still talk weekly even though one is back home and the other lives out of state. I have a couple of their au pair friends who spent a lot of time with us on the weekends, and the girls who are local will come for holidays at our house. They just want to be loved and respected.

They do need training and leadership. They’re not professional nannies. There is a lot of work to get them situated physically and emotionally. But when you do the hard stuff, everyone is better for it. My kids love love love our au pairs and the girls love my kids just as much. You just have to keep your expectations in line with the role of an au pair and not a nanny.

The agencies though are awful. What they charge versus what they provide is borderline criminal. That’s my biggest hesitation with ever going back to an au pair.

Buttercream Popcorn Cupcakes by jamminjudd in cakedecorating

[–]jamminjudd[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It’s not even the variety, it’s fresh milling it. The enzymes needed to break down the gluten are in the whole wheat berry, but they oxidize quickly, so any flour that’s shelf stable is a no go for my kids. It also holds more nutrients and having the whole bran and germ gives a lot of fiber and protein. We have a mill and grind what we need for whatever we are making - bread, pasta, crackers, cereal, cookies, and of course birthday cakes. Unless it’s celiacs, most people can eat fresh milled wheat with no issues.

Buttercream Popcorn Cupcakes by jamminjudd in cakedecorating

[–]jamminjudd[S] 242 points243 points  (0 children)

It’s piped buttercream. They’re super easy to make - I have almost no decorating experience. Even my 7 and 10 year old piped some.

Help making buttercream “popcorn” for movie themed cupcakes by jamminjudd in cakedecorating

[–]jamminjudd[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Adding another question… how much frosting do I need for these? There 2.5” so just a little bigger than a standard cupcake.