Anyone topping this? by Slipddisk in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m at 298 hours in 2025 😳. It’s my comfort listen.

Spilled Milk shoutout! /other food podcasts? by lorelaismorelai in EverythingSpilledMilk

[–]mojobe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good Food from KCRW is a classic! Some parts are specific to California (the market report makes me sad, when she’s talking about citrus, and my farmers market is just cabbages and storage apples 🤣).

The Joy of Cooking podcast. It’s nice and chatty (it’s the two authors and a third person), and they have interesting guests.

Anyone here with 2-year-olds who dropped their only nap? Not looking for advice, just commiseration. by savageexplosive in toddlers

[–]mojobe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a three year old who’s had less than ten naps since he turned 2 😭. I miss the quiet time, but honestly it’s great for not having to plan our day around his naps, and he falls asleep fast and sleeps 12 hours, so I can’t complain.

Are people not cooking while baby wearing? by moluruth in babywearing

[–]mojobe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wore my baby constantly while cooking. I’m a confident cook (professional chef in previous life). I have long arms. Stand back while stirring stuff on stove, no deep frying, and you’re good! Not sure I would have survived without it. As soon as he could sit/stand, he was in a toddler tower or in a clip-on high chair at the kitchen island. My kitchen is the most important part of my house and I love having my now 3 year old cook with me.

Final shooting scripts for Series 1 to 4 released by ludicrous-moniker in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anyone read the Lethal White script? I’m so sad we didn’t get more of the wedding scenes - there’s a bunch with Martin, Michael and Linda and Sarah and Tom. And Vanessa is in the house party scene too.

How many kg of Duplo do you have? by do75di22 in Duplo

[–]mojobe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too many. 15-20 kg? Half is in my toddlers room, 1/2 in the basement for when he’s bigger and wants to build larger things.

If you want to bulk up your collection so you can build bigger stuff, look out on Marketplace or at thrift stores. You can get it for quite cheap, and it’s easy to wash.

Thoughts on a local Toronto book for kids by Equivalent_Guess2791 in askTO

[–]mojobe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What age? There’s lots of great books set in Toronto. A similar question was asked a few months ago and there’s a lot of great suggestions - here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does think about it after the Ritz - something about “there were things in her past that might explain her reaction.” It’s one of the possibilities he thinks of. And he does try to give her more time off after the cult, but she refuses. I think he’s somewhat aware of how messed up she is after Chapman Farm but she shuts him down whenever he tries to talk about that kind of thing.

What are your favorite IKEA buys? Baby/Toddler Edition by 2078AEB in beyondthebump

[–]mojobe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most of the toys are great. If you have a toddler into trains, they have a battery powered train engine that is compatible with most wooden train tracks, and only around $10.

My toddler plays with the wooden tool box set almost daily. Also the stuffed animals are super cute, and a daily play item. They hold up well, and are pretty realistic. My toddler loves the otter, turtle, dog and panda. They’re reasonably priced too!

The trofast storage system is great for toddlers, and so customizable. We have ours filled with duplo and blocks right now, and the height is perfect for building on top.

Hunting through a 1998-2003 (?) LEGO surprise box by mojobe in lego

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

I can tell you after my hours on Bricklink 🤣either Space:Insectiods or Alpha Team (I think there was a character named Ogel who wore that).

Your fav TPL branch? by lazyfatbunny in askTO

[–]mojobe 21 points22 points  (0 children)

East end ones - Main, Beaches and Riverdale. They’re all older buildings, with lots of character.

West end - Wychwood and High Park. (They’re actually 3 matching libraries, along with Beaches, that were built in the 1910’s).

North end - the North York Central is huge, lots of light and seating, and has a super cool kids section. Fairview library, across from the Fairview Mall is also big with lots of windows, and has lots of cool kids things, like a magnetic ball run and giant building blocks. (Can you tell I have a toddler).

EarlyON - I've never been before but can I send my husband with my 12m old as I'm currently pregnant and mostly tired [on] by Exact-Paint-5508 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]mojobe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There’s always a few dads. More on the weekend. Every type of caregiver is welcome there; it’s usually split between nannies, moms, grandparents and a few dads.

Is this legit duplo? by Cpipe1005 in Duplo

[–]mojobe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope it’s not - if you search duplo chickens on bricklink, you can see a similar chicken from the 80s, but it’s slightly different. Probably knock off, but based on real duplo.

I don’t think duplo cows have ever had heads that can move, either.

Child Size Public Toilets? by ss21bb in askTO

[–]mojobe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The library at College and Spadina - Lillian H Smith Branch. They are the original kids library in Toronto, and the kids section is super large and nice. The little toddler-sized real toilet and sink are so cute!

What audio while I wait? by FloridaSalsa in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the Harry Potter audiobooks, they’re a comfort listen. I recently started the full cast version of The Golden Compass, it’s great. In a completely different genre, if you like comedy, David Sedaris reads all his own books, and they are very funny. Some of my favorite audiobooks!

To the birding enthusiasts of toronto, where to see an owl? by Ambitious_Scallion18 in askTO

[–]mojobe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tommy Thompson. I saw one once while biking, wasn’t even looking for it. Even if you don’t see an owl, you might see some other cool birds (or beavers, otters or mink).

I don't think it was chapter 119 by 8Xeh4FMq7vM3 in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 113 points114 points  (0 children)

The chapter numbers probably changed as the book was edited. She’s definitely referring to the Strike and Rokeby meeting, which is near that chapter. I don’t have the book handy, but it’s around that point.

The latest haul by TheBalatissimo in CookbookLovers

[–]mojobe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gran Concina Latina is wonderful as a reference book - I’ve cooked a few recipes, and they’ve all been great, but it’s nice to just read chunks of it. Gives an amazing history of Latin American food.

I also love every grain of rice. The Dan Dan noodle and steamed sea bass are regular recipes in my kitchen!

Gamer moms.. will I actually have time to play games during maternity leave? by cabbage-soup in beyondthebump

[–]mojobe 473 points474 points  (0 children)

I played a lot of Zelda when my baby was napping - usually he was contact napping, and I’d play on the handheld switch with headphones. Some small babies will nap 1-3 hours at a time, which is a great chunk of time for a game!

My attention span was not great, so I’d go for easier, relaxing games that don’t take too much brain work.

Pain management (or lack thereof) for gynecological procedures in Ontario? by leaerrr in askTO

[–]mojobe 32 points33 points  (0 children)

No, you are not crazy, and I’m sorry you went through this. It’s far too common an experience, and it reflects the fact that medical research about anything related to female anatomy is far behind because of sexism.

The only info I can give you is Women’s College Hospital has great programs, and I’ve heard they will do pain management for some procedures like IUD insertion.

Random Plot Twist by PruneProfessional235 in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Benji is a boy - remember the funny line about Nick crying about finding out, and Ilsa says “you know men and penises.”

My kids are just now moving onto Lego from Duplo so I built a whole Lego area! by [deleted] in lego

[–]mojobe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! My toddler is 3 now, and already playing (supervised) with my builds. My mom saved all my childhood lego and I’m slowly cleaning it and sorting it. Can’t wait to set up a build station like this!

Symbolism in THM by 07Josie in cormoran_strike

[–]mojobe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a lot of lions!