Life's So Beautiful!

I want parents to do a good job. I also reblog cool art sometimes. And I ask for advice on some things. Thanks for stopping by! Shout-out to Melissa De Yoe for my profile picture!

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well well well, somebody's out of their comfort zone (HELP plz)

So.

I'm secretly planning to move out of my current house, where I live with my parents.

But how do I do this??

I don't know what I'm doing, which is why I'm asking y'all. I can't ask anyone that I personally know—they're all either 1) on my parents' side or 2) too young and/or inexperienced to be much help (not that it's their fault). I apologize for lowkey-demanding advice when I haven't given any of my own, but I need help, and I hope that some of you will be able to give that.

Literally any advice that you have is immensely appreciated. What documents will I need to have available for various scenarios? What uncommonly-known expenses should I be prepared for? Is it ok to go without insurance until I settle into my income? Grocery advice, job advice, safety advice, finance advice... anything is appreciated.

Feel free to ask questions for clarity. I may not answer all of them for privacy's sake, but I'll try to answer everything else.

(Edit: I'll be posting other text posts with more specific topics/questions, but this is the general one.)

I love y'all so much! Thanks for reading this 😵‍💫

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Soup mouse trading card!

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More kitties! MORE!!

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Tiny books I designed and my friend put together :)

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Pony vase / bottle 🐴

Available

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Happy Holidays

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16 bunnies

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William Henry Hunt (English 1790-1864), A Barn Interior, c. 1830/35, watercolor over graphite.

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16 cute porcupines

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Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna (1819-1878), View of Alexandre Park from the window of the Tsarskoye Selo palace armory, 1835, watercolor.

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Tiny baby on sea glass!

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Platypus buddies

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Glowing.

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Soooo I went and watched some video compilations of teachers saying kids can’t read or spell. And it feels obvious that these are the iPad babies who’re finally getting older. You know, the iPad babies who didn’t develop their fine motor skills to actually hold a pencil. Because all they know is tapping on an iPad.

Parents you need to realize you are your children’s first educator. You read picture books to them. You sing ABC’s with them. You do not give them a screen to watch that will shorten their attention span no matter how much you think it will help you.

Because it will not help your kids in the long run. It’s already harming them. Take them to the library. Get together with your neighbors for play dates. Your family members. Find people to babysit. Find events to take your kids to like an arts and crafts festival.

And give your kid a flip phone when they reach middle school if they absolutely need a phone. Talk shop about iPhones when they’re in high school. If the school provides your kids with an iPad or a Chromebook, set boundaries that the device is for school only.

It can be hard, especially when you’re a first time parent. There’s a reason why they say “it takes a village to raise a child.” Build connections to your community, and you’ll be able to raise your child to the best they could possibly be.