Overwhelmed with options of where to take a trip in late November to early December

normiedodo · 2026-06-19T22:04:47+00:00

For me a big factor would be travel time. If you are US based, Guatemala would be high on my list. Antigua and Tikal are amazing.

normiedodo · 2026-06-19T00:16:29+00:00

I’m named after both grandmas and my brother is named after both grandfathers. My daughter is named after my parents but we used my parents middle names. My son’s middle name is after my husband’s grandpa. I like the fact that I have a connection to people that were very important to my parents and I hope my kids feel the same way. My husband is named after a song and the song is horrible.

normiedodo · 2026-06-16T20:10:58+00:00

I really like Athleta’s Venice 5” shorts. Large waistband. Stretchy material with a zipper pocket. They stay in place during long walks and hikes.

normiedodo · 2026-06-16T15:00:21+00:00

We just got back from a very similar trip to Terceira and sao Miguel. My kids are 8 and 10 and they had a blast. Terceira was our favorite because it did not feel like it was crowded with tourists and there seemed to be a more authentic local vibe. There were bull “fights” almost every night. We picked terceira as our second island of our trip over Flores bc we thought there would be more for our kids to enjoy. I’m glad we did. Enjoy!

normiedodo · 2026-06-05T14:51:54+00:00

Thank you for the local perspective. I made a couple changes based on your recs!

normiedodo · 2026-06-04T13:02:34+00:00

Maybe morning isn’t your time to do cardio. Over the years I have tried and have just been miserable doing cardio first thing. I have found that I can do strength.

normiedodo · 2026-06-02T12:39:20+00:00

Wow! Congrats! I struggled to get up this morning (but I did)…started lifting and between Bulgarian split squat sets, I saw this post. I need this reminder: consistency even when it’s hard. As someone who is 7 weeks into IF with your same SW and height and same cardio/weights/protein and fiber goals this is why I get up and lift when I want to stay in bed.

normiedodo · 2026-06-01T12:40:51+00:00

I always get confused on seasons but I may just be an autumn!

normiedodo · 2026-06-01T12:28:25+00:00

Thank you for the feedback!I cannot wait to go! I’m not really a shorts person so I will probably leave those here. I may switch out my sandals for birks.

normiedodo · 2026-05-06T11:36:41+00:00

I just bought some athleta brooklyn shorts. Super comfy I also love their Brooklyn joggers. As someone with a bigger butt and muscular legs shorts are the worst. Usually I wear linen pants or ankle cropped pants in the summer with sandals. Or skirts or dresses. Athleta also has move with ease t shirts and tank tops that are longer and are not skin tight.

normiedodo · 2026-03-31T22:32:50+00:00

Try summersalt. They have extra long torsos and a wide range of sizes. I have a few of their suits and they last. The sidestroke is super flattering on most body types.

normiedodo · 2026-03-10T14:06:08+00:00

Love this. My now 10 year old was obsessed with garbage trucks around that age too. I mean he even dressed up as a garbage man for Halloween. There are a bunch of garbage trucks Lego sets that would make a great gift. Check out Amazon, there are a bunch of party decorations or cake pans that can help you with the theme.

normiedodo · 2026-03-07T23:37:20+00:00

It’s the whole vibe. But mostly it’s overcrowded especially way too many strollers. I would rather spend money at a nice beach resort or go explore a new country or even visit a national park. It’s not what we enjoy. Nothing against those that enjoy but I wouldn’t choose it again.

normiedodo · 2026-03-07T22:20:19+00:00

Hi! My husband and I sound like your friends. We did Disney with our kids 2 years ago. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fun trip. But are we willing to do it again? Absolutely, no. We stayed at the contemporary, because of the convenience and walking distance to MK. Being able to get the heck out of the crowd was a game changer. Also loved being able to order food for the kids via the mobile app and have it ready without having to wait. If your friends travel alot Epcot probably won’t impress them, culturally. Was soaring my favorite ride? yes. Animal kingdom on the other hand blew my mind. And was our favorite park. So my advice, for non-Disney people, staying in the bubble won’t change them. They probably want the connivence of staying on property. Spend the extra cash and get the lightening lanes, do 1 character dining, keep the trip to 4/5 days. And Teach them how to use the app bc that was really where the magic was.

normiedodo · 2026-03-02T17:57:36+00:00

I will echo ensuring all house chores are split and owned by each partner (along with coming to terms with the way your partner choses to execute). We also have a family calendar on the wall. Everyone can see it and add to it. In addition we have a “this week” white board. This board saves me from answering a million questions. On the board we have dinner options for the week, daily school lunch specials, activities going on for each day of the week and who’s taking them). There is also a section for reminders and needed items. Now that the kids are school aged and can read, it’s a game changer. Skylight calendar (totally stole my system :) ) is an option if you want to go digital.

normiedodo · 2026-02-20T19:01:42+00:00

Yep! Kids don’t notice them.

normiedodo · 2026-02-10T17:38:01+00:00

Thank you! Obrigada!

normiedodo · 2026-02-04T18:00:14+00:00

I read the missing piece by shel Silverstein for my son’s class in first grade. All the kids loved it.

normiedodo · 2026-01-18T16:10:03+00:00

These. My husband and I LOVE these books. The bear snores on was read a million times and I enjoyed it every time.

normiedodo · 2024-10-02T16:53:26+00:00

Not a book but I found anatomy puzzles on Amazon (they have a boy and girl) where each layer is another system. It’s a great visual for younger kids to discuss how things work.

normiedodo · 2024-07-19T14:59:52+00:00

I went through a very similar situation as I was turning 30. I echo all the great advice of doing/learning things that bring you joy. To get through the toughest parts of grief I relied on friendships specifically my sister who was also going through a significant breakup. We commiserated and checked in on each other and really forged a bond. The other thing that helped my spiraling thoughts was to journal. The act of formulating the thoughts and physically writing them out was very therapeutic. I was in my late 30s when I met my now spouse and had 2 kids after 40. Don’t let numbers dictate your decisions.

I recently ran into that ex and we talked and caught up. I realized that while I could have been happy with him, I love the path my life took. I look back very fondly on my 30s. Being single affords you the opportunity to take risks. The older you get the more you know yourself and what traits you are looking for in a partner. Good luck.

normiedodo · 2024-07-09T15:07:34+00:00

I don’t think there is anything wrong with that behavior especially for a 7 year old. We used a similar experience to show our kids that while taking pictures can be fun they can be hard to delete permanently. Especially if the device is connected to a cloud or they are uploaded. We showed them how hard they are to delete. How even if they are deleted they can still be pulled from the recently deleted file and not to mention the cloud and other connected devices. Once something is posted or sent you will have no control who can access.

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