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Do you feel alone these days? Does the lack of community in the world make you a little sad? Do you maybe have issues staying on track physically or emotionally during the week? Welcome to Takes a Village, our new day to day community club and body doubling system. When going thrpugh the forum I seem to see alot of folks who want to be more involved but maybe dont see how or where to do so. I think we all feel maybe we dont have much "exciting" to share. This is your place. My hope is that active folks on here will start using this club and create an even closer mini community. So let me kind of explain. First off is the body doubling. This is where people just be together, either for real or emotionally, so that they can do tasks that feel overwhelming or hard. I will explain more in that section but this is where we help eachother get stuff done! We also still have our wonderful arts and crafts section. It will be managed by the talented Andriel who will have some fun new craft events to help us interact because that is the goal here. As much interacting as possible. With that in mind know this club only works if folks step out and actually comment/use it! We also have the Sanity Board. A place to get advice or input on daily things that you need to know before you lose your mind. Finally, the Accomplishment board where we will lift you up for all your successes, even if it is as small as loading the dishes or waking up (a tailored response to EVERY SINGLE POST from yours truly is garunteed). *whispers* We may even have our own live chat for daily things... So please! Come in and make this place even better with your wonderful selves.
  1. What's new in this club
  2. It's the middle of the summer and it is πŸ”₯HOTπŸ”₯ It's important to hydrate not only for us but our critter friends that pollinate! This theme for the month is make a hydration station. This can be a bird bath, butterfly feeder, hummingbird feeder, or a pool for bees. πŸπŸ¦πŸ¦‹ Here's a couple of ideas to get you thinking. https://www.ehow.com/way_5484767_homemade-butterfly-feeder.html?epik=dj0yJnU9dUZKNmpmYWhadUNsdFA3MEZwUTlYRjZsNVA2WFZrTFQmcD0wJm49OG11QVN0NU8tTzVMckphbzd4SWVzdyZ0PUFBQUFBR2hsNEFV Try repurposing items you already have in your living space. Then set your hydration station outside in the garden, front porch, deck, or window. Here is mine! I added in orange slices to attract with color and sweetness. To make butterfly food mix 1 part granulated sugar with 10 part water. Hummingbird food mix 1 part sugar and 4 part water. Bee food mix 1 part sugar to 1 part water. Use plain water for birds.
  3. We did it! We survived Kiddo's semi-annual dental check up and follow up appointment to remove a stubborn baby tooth. Xrays were taken, teeth were cleaned, tooth was removed and no one (dental staff, myself, or Kiddo) was injured! Not that the appointments were easy peasy, but they were by far better than previous appointments.
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  4. Sooo... I have a few ideas, but time is limited, but then this wonderful opportunity presented itself today! In Iowa, we have an annual bike ride across the state called Ragbrai, every July. My town is hosting one of the overnight stops this year (a huge honor), so we were asked to have the kids decorate Tulips to post around town when the bike riders are here! We used paint today to decorate and I made mine very intentionally! 🀭 The kids thought it was the best one β€οΈπŸ’— I only used 3 colors to make it! Super fun! I really was thinking about Pride Awareness, but definitely cannot teach that without permission!
  5. Here is an update of where I am in the process lol
  6. Old school!!!
  7. Ooooo, a collage would be neat to see πŸ‘€ are you thinking of assembling it digitally or the old school way cutting and pasting. Painting rocks have become one of my favorite crafts. 😁 I look forward to what you come up with!
  8. PigtailPrincess

    So Proud!!!

    They are!!!! This one is particularly spoiled. Organic kale from the garden, a three floored mansion cage, and spa sessions πŸ˜‹
  9. Andriel_Isilien

    So Proud!!!

    Lops are the cutest!
  10. PigtailPrincess

    So Proud!!!

  11. PigtailPrincess

    So Proud!!!

    Awwww I love it! They is very lucky to have you. Lemme post one. He is a tiny mini lop
  12. Andriel_Isilien

    So Proud!!!

    I help care for them. ☺️ I save fruit and veggies scraps to give as treats! P s. I wanna see the smol bun bun πŸ₯Ί
  13. PigtailPrincess

    So Proud!!!

    Thus is so wholesome!!! Yours rabbits or dp ypu just care for them? We have a little bun and he is adorable
  14. PigtailPrincess

    I need someone!!!

    I got it all done before he got h0me and he was ecstatic! Thank you everyone for the encouragement
  15. Andriel_Isilien

    So Proud!!!

    Proud moment for me was when I arrived to check on the fluffle of bunnies. I had done some weeding and brought all of that in a bag for them. They came running to feast! I then carried two jugs of water I refilled, stuffed their hay baskets full, and wheeled over in a wheel barrow frozen water bottles to help them cool off in this heat. Watching them all tuck in, then flop for naps in the shade was so satisfying πŸ‡πŸ’– I love it when the critters are content like that! 😁
  16. Andriel_Isilien

    I need someone!!!

    How is the planting going? πŸ‘€
  17. PigtailPrincess

    I need someone!!!

    Made it home with the plants now to wait until the sun goes away so I can plant them
  18. PigtailPrincess

    I need someone!!!

    😭😭😭 Nyx you are so kind and this is exactly what I need led to hear. I tend to overdue things so I will for sure try and check in with myself a little more today. I just really want to do s9metthing above and beyond for him.
  19. PigtailPrincess

    I need someone!!!

    Thankies friend! This was lovely to wake up to and I really appreciate the kind words.
  20. PigtailPrincess

    So Proud!!!

    Awwww friend I love this. And you should be very proud!!! The things your child struggles with are getting better and they wouldn't if you wernt being an amazing parent. Makes me so happy to hear. I wish for many more easier appointments
  21. Little Nyx

    So Proud!!!

    My biggest proud moment, recently, happened on Monday. It's mostly a proud of someone else, but that pride reflects in part back on me, too. My Kiddo had their annual dental appointment on Monday. They calmly sat for all 9 xrays (2 retakes), the cleaning and exam! They clearly communicated with staff and there was no hitting, kicking, biting, or throwing of objects. They only cussed the doctor out once when he first attempted to scrape plaque, but then they sat, mostly quiet, and let the doctor finish the exam. There were no meltdowns, either in office or in the car on the way home, and even their stimming throughout the rest of the day never reached frantic levels. This was the first time in 13 years of appointments that a full set of xrays were obtained without incident and the first time Kiddo allowed the doctor to scrape any of their teeth!!! I can not adequately express how much effort on both out parts have gone into reaching this point. I know all too well this doesn't mean future appointments will go as smooth, but that doesn't diminish the pride I feel over this one!
  22. Little Nyx

    I need someone!!!

    Remember to take lots of breaks, eat snacks and drink lots of water. It will help keep your energy up so you can complete your surprise. And even if you aren't able to completely finish today, (because you're right, that's a lot!) he'll still love it. Knowing how much effort you put in to make him something special will mean a lot to him. Just remember to listen to your body; it's okay to stop if you need to. Your daddy would rather have a partially finished surprise than a hurt Pigtail. πŸ˜‰ You have planned a wonderful surprise! You got this!!
  23. SquirtleSquad

    I need someone!!!

    You got this Pigtail! I’m sure your daddy is gonna love the surprise you have planned for him! I wish I could help you more, I’m sending lots of helpful energy. I hope you have the bestest day πŸ™‚
  24. PigtailPrincess

    So Proud!!!

    My sister came over to visit and to prep i worked my butt off! Did a ton in the garden and my house is spotless. Now I am just sitting here happy in my little space. Life is pretty good! I would love to hear what yall are proud of yourself for!!! It can be as small or large as you like.
  25. PigtailPrincess

    I need someone!!!

    Calling all body double pros!!! Tomorrow I am doing a suprise For Daddy but with my recent physical and mental issues it is gonna be alot. I am having the neighbor take me to the next town over so I can purchase a special blueberry and rasberry plants. I only ever go out with him so 5his is already alot. But then I am picking up extra dirt and fertilizer and coming home and transplanting them for him into some ginormous pots I have. Finally I will make a cute sign to put out there. So if yall can leave encouragement or check in tomorrow I would love that.
  26. Ohhh dont forget to partake in arts and crafts friends!! @Andriel_Isilien I really wanna do a collage but my goldfish brain keeps forgetting. Help remind me friend? May also do a painted rock hmmmm
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