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[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (5 children)

The Adelaide community is pretty dead there, I wonder how often non-melbournians post here?

In other news, just did some shopping for the newest once removed cousins (thank you google, I could never understand family relationships), and I think purchasing those glow in the dark stars at Big W was a great idea. We'll see how it goes once I give it to their parents.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

Welcome. Feel free to drop in any time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Suggestion for the stars... Print out the night sky for the month/year the kid/s were/was born. Then the parent can do it on the roof of the kids bedroom. I did that with kidcalhoon1, she loves it. never did get round to it with kidcalhoon2 though 😬

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Great suggestion, maybe this can be for a slightly older age, maybe 4+? I can definitely imagine being immersed in my room with the constellations that were visible on my birthday.

The star's would have to be smaller to provide a bit more fidelity - the ones I got were the assorted pack of various sizes and colors.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

As others welcome!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Welcome! We will vote you in as an honorary Melburnian if you can answer the one truly important question - How do you like your coffee? Choose from Espresso/Long Black/Short Black/Latte/Mocha/Skinny/Almond/Soy/shot of **** syrup/basic cappucino/Flat white/Macchiato/Sugar/Agave/Honey/Stevia/No cal sweetener/Iced/Organic/Vegan/Single Origin Roast. No more than 6 adjectives allowed per cup.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Curious about everyone's response with this one.

2 spoons instant, 1 spoon sugar, little hot water, and the rest milk. (Basically coffee flavoured milk)

I usually don't buy barista coffee very often due to me being a cheapskate but when I do it'll be a mocha if I suspect they use good quality cocoa, or the good ol flat white. No syrup / flavourings. May use a sachet of their sugar if I'm feeling sweet toothed or to round off the bitterness.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Welcome! Obviously let the kidos make up their own minds, but I suggest totally random, or carefully actuate be deliberately chosen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I've asked their parents for a theme. I don't know how I'll feel taking their few month old & 2 yr old out shopping with their parents!

I've gotten the older ones (1 & 2) the melamine bowls & plates, I hope for them to stick around in their pantry until they're adults :)

The stars are for the few month old one.