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Hi everyone! I just wanted to let y'all know, due to the site being worked on, difficulties getting in, etc... I'm extending all badges to the end of the month. So, if working on the monthly badge, Princess week, Day badges, etc... you have until April 30th. After that, we'll play it by ear come May. I hope this helps everyone not stress about getting stuff done on time etc... Also, the monthly badge is the only one you would really have to try and do. But if you can't for whatever reason, no worries! I promise, no one is going to get kicked out, a bad grade or anything like that. lol We're here to have fun! Not added stress and anxiety. Have fun! Juju💚🐛

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @littlegala @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella Hello all! Thank you again for being patient with our tech difficulties. I have help off on an official check in this week because of it but feel free to pop into general chat and tell me you are still participating. Questions are coming I just dont want to get cut off mid post. That being said feel free to read chapters 10-12!!!

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @littlegala @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella Alright yall thanks for being patient!!! Here are your questions from chapters 4-6. Per usual remember to spoil and post in the topic linked below. Questions for chapters 7-9 will be up shortly. Questions: Post here: https://www.ddlgforum.com/topic/65741-beautiful-disaster-question-answers-spoilers/#comment-376550

@RoseyLittle @Ricky H @SarBear55 @littlegala @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella Alright yall I know the site has been down but just keep doing your reading and as soon as its stable I will post questions. I have been amazed and impressed with participation so far so thank you guys! Now go enjoy chapters 7-9 friends!!!!

👋Hey everyone, I wanted to make a thread where we post regularly about things we are greatful for. All of us are apart of this club because we are going through something. I have learned in the midst of heal and working through tough stuff, it's easy to overly fixate on our pain to the extent that it consumes us. This thread is ment to be a reminder that even in your dark moments and pain there is always something to appreciate. In terms of posts you can post about anything that you are greatful for, something good that happen to you, or an accomplishment that you are proud of really anything that made you smile or was a win.🏆 A note on depression: For those that struggle with depression, like myself, if you did a good thing or a good thing happened to you, you don't have to feel good to acknowledge that you did good or experienced good. The gratitude might not always take the pain away but it's a helpful practice to intercept a drespression spiral. The goal of this thread is to be a resource to help anyone going through a hard time to feel better even if it's for one moment. Feel free to post as often as you want and if you find it helpful visit this thread when you feel down. I'll check at least twice a week to react and comment. Please be encouraged. You are strong, capable, and good things will happen to you. 😊 ~ 💛 Pichu My gratitudes and accomplishments: 🩷I am greatful that I got to talk to my best friend today, it was special bc I got to hear some encouraging words from her. It made me feel hope that I can change my life's course for the better. 🏆I am so proud of myself that I told my husband good things about my day instead of complaining like I use to do.

@lillizzie24 I've never done one of these before. Here are the items for my Zoo Badge.

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella You know what time it is!!! The book is zipping right along. Thabk you to all who have checked in, I will be reaching put to those who havnt to make sure they are still with us. So without further delay feel free to read chapters 17-19. Enjoy!

I love this idea. - Today I found new succulents and I bought an Orange Tree - It rained today. We always need the rain - My Kermit the dog has been super snuggly today and he is calm enough to pet. His anxiety has made that hard lately. - I ate two meals today, both healthy. Life has been hard so its good to remember to be grateful for the little things.

I finish my recycled cloth project. I have painted my rocks and I colored a picture of earth running out of time. @InspireDaddy did I do enough to get my Earth day badge?

Here is my cloud project

Yeah the suncatchers were sooo much fun! I want to do that one again for sure and make all kinds of shadows.

I had grand plans for this week, but it did not happen. My life got the better of me. I hope what I did is still enough to get the badge. If not its okay, I enjoyed all the movies, singing, and other stuff I did. @InspireDaddy will you review this one too.

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella Alright all I know this is alot of announcements but gotta get them in while the forum is up. The time has FLOWN by but you can officially read the last few chapters of the book! Now I know some folks are behind and such so I usually give two weeks at the end for yall to finish so you have until the 27th. Be on the lookout for the last few sets of questions and also an interest pole for NNCs next read. I know its been hard with the tech difficulties but if you have fun please join us for the next one. A questionaire will be going up in the next few weeks, it is important you answer it if yall want that shiny handmade badge I award for finishing bo0ks here. Thanks again yall its been fun!

I'm so thankful for so much today! Today I went grocery shopping, and ran errands, made an appointment by calling the office, and scheduled a meeting for work (via email) to discuss my job for the fall. I rested and ate lunch, worked on laundry, have supper in the crockpot, responded to a dr message, and showered! I'm so grateful I'm starting to feel better after all the med changes the past few weeks. It was good to stay outta bed all day!

Wow @Sicarie all that sounds amazing! Yeah, I got some marigold seeds to plant. They really help with deterring pests.

Hi All, I was not able to make a crown, but I colored a few. I also went to a plant sale and did a ton of planting that felt very May Day.

we have a live hyperbeam room, just have to make an account, join the link i drop and then we watch and chat on it live.

I need to know who the MAY leaders will be for that month. If you can still be one or need to take a break, let me know. Please comment below if you can. @Daddy Bear 77✓ @beanbean✓ @InspireDaddyInspireDaddy✓ @MissAnnaMissAnna Those that are substitutes, I would still like to make sure you're still set to be one or if you would like to become a regular leader. @Very Proud and Happy Daddy✓ @shadowrider If you would like to be a leader or sub leader, please let me know. We'd be glad to have you in our @DaddyUmbreon Or anyone else that would enjoy participating! Thank you, Juju💚🐛

Today I am grateful for the ability to garden. I was able to put a bunch of new plants into pots. Also for new friends. I have had the chance to chat with so many people and it helps keep me moving.

Accessories count! 100% what's a school uniform without a tie, belt and socks? it's just a shirt and skirt!

@babypichu5 This is such a beautiful and meaningful idea—thank you for starting this thread. It takes real awareness and courage to create space for something like gratitude, especially in TLC where people are navigating tough moments. What you’ve shared about not needing to feel good to acknowledge something good is incredibly important, and I know it’s going to help a lot of people here. Congratulations on kicking this off—this already feels like the kind of thread that can quietly become a cornerstone for the whole group. The intention behind it is strong, and the way you’ve framed it is both compassionate and practical. I’d also love to invite you and others, who are interested, to take on more of a leadership role in the group, if you’re open to it. The care, consistency, and thoughtfulness you’ve shown here are exactly what helps communities like this grow into something truly supportive and impactful. Having you help guide and nurture spaces like this would mean a lot. Really grateful you’re here and that you took the initiative to start something so uplifting. Looking forward to seeing this grow and to sharing in the moments of gratitude together. Keep up the good work and continue making TLC an amazing part of the Forum 💛

Love this! Mine may sound simple, but they are really big for me! I am grateful I talked with both my kids today! I am grateful I rode my recumbent bike today for 5 minutes! I am grateful I stayed out of bed all day! I am grateful I was able to cook and eat 2 healthy meals today. I am grateful the forum was working and I was able to send a few friends gifs to encourage them today!

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS I have been looking for a reason to rewatch dinosaur train!!

Hi Glowworms! Juju here! I hope y'all are doing well and all of you are coming along on your projects easily and it's enjoyable. So, just a few things I need to touch base on and a few new things to announce. First, If you are a Leader but you are also a Daddy/ Mommy and have a little in the Guild, you cannot sign off on their projects and badges. Specifically to make this fair for those that do not have a CG type. Hence the need of leaders in our Group. You can help with their projects to earn their badges but they have to have another leader sign off. If anyone is not in agreement with this, no matter the reason, I can put up a poll and we can vote on it. No problem!☺️ Secondly, Extentions are mostly given for health issues (physical or mental), technical difficulties, emergencies in your rl, that sort of things. I understand that the way i had it set up, has been difficult for some because of work, family, etc... so as of May, this will be the new norm. At least for now: 1. Monthly badges will remain the same as far as duration. It starts the 1st and ends the last day of the month. If the month has 31 days, then it would be the 31st. Or the 30th and/or the 28th for February. 2. One day badges: will be given at least a week ahead. And due before midnight on the day it is for. For example, St. Patrick's Day is the 17th, so i would post the day badge on the 10th. So you would have the 7 Days before to finish. If the badge happens to be, let's say for the 4th of July, that day badge would start the 28th of June and due on the 4th by midnight. 3. Special Badges: "Special Badges" are for those badges earned for things in everyday life that gives us issues or difficulties. Such as the cleaning room one or the Going out one me. These really don't have a due date and it can be done at your own pace. If any one has something they would like to try earning a badge for, more or less on your own, please let me know! I can set it up for you. 4. If you ever have an idea for the group, please let me know and I can see if it would be a thing we can do. 5. New rules will be posted soon. 6. There will be 2 meetings a month starting in May. The fun Virtual meeting toward the end of the month with @lillizzie24 and one towards the beginning of the month for those that can't make the virtual meeting for whatever reason. It would be just texting (like a chat room) . I've not decided where this group chat will be yet, but not Discord. Simply because I'm not allowed to be on discord. I'm sorry if this seems longer then some but i just wanted to make sure you were all informed of changes and such. Juju💚🐛

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella You know what time it is! Sorry I am a few hpurs late, the site was playing and I have been doing my best to post in between crashes. So without further ado feel free to read chapters 14-16 since the author skipped lucky number 13. Please go over to general chat and post your current page number to check in!!!

go a physical zoo or virtual zoo via the cam links I share or any other u find, write what your favorite animal was and why. Research zoos animals and how zoos use enrichments with the animals. finally a zoo craft. In June I plan on going over facts about different zoo animals and enrichment along with a craft. I had a few more cams to do this month that we didn't get to because we were having so much fun with it and I wanted to share all the other fun zoos I was a little over prepared lol

Here are my activities for this month’s badge. It was so much fun crafting with my girls 💕 @Daddy Bear 77 * Make a sun-catcher, and display it in your windows: We made butterfly wing suncatchers and played with them outside! I saw a dinosaur one and wanna make it this summer. Rawwwr 🦖 * Create a cloud out of materials you have at home, e.g. - cotton balls, beads, yarn, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, etc.. use your imagination: We decided to make a rainy cloud science experiment and learn about precipitation! It was such messy fun! * Plant A Fairy Garden: The weather isn’t quite ready to plant everything yet but we got our fairy gardens ready!

Little one you and your littlerens did such inventive and fun looking crafts for this badge! Sun catcher butterfly wings (my next band's name) look so cute and fun to make*hugs you* and they created such cool colors and shapes on the ground. The cloud looks like a mix between a fancy drink and a fancier milkshake. It looks like you learned about dissolution too love watching colors mix together that way. It reminds me of an experiment where due is dropped in a tube that can be rotated and upon rotating it in the reverse it reverts back to it unmixed state. What a lovely fairy village you have there complete with a department of transportation and water utility. It looks like a tight knit community where everyone is welcome as they are and all the days activities include dancing and merrymaking. Daddy is so proud of you for completing your badge despite all the hardships and pain this month. Excellent job little one. I hereby certify that @RoseyLittle has met the requirements for the April Showers Bring May Flower Badge. Congratulations 🎉 you deserve it.

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella Thanks for being patient guys, the site has been a mess so questions have been tricky but here are questions from chapters 7-9. Those were some gooooood chapters but I kinda hate Abby right now and feel like its gonna get worse in chapter 10. Per usual post in the topic linked below and remember to spoil. Questions: Post here: https://www.ddlgforum.com/topic/65741-beautiful-disaster-question-answers-spoilers/#comment-376550

great job!! love your sun catchers that was such a neat idea!! I was looking at the rain cloud in a jar but haven't had a chance to get more food coloring

Daddy took out to the dumpster(we live in an apartment), a bunch of cardboard boxes that we had for packing, when we thought we were going to move. We still are at some point, but not soon. Anyway... He took those out for me today and just having those taken out makes a big difference! One of my quirks is I'm a note taker.i mean, a continuous, on going note writer. It's one of my autistic quirks apparently. But, I have to have pen and paper with me at all times! It is what it is! I said allllll that just to say I've been writing and drawing plans for what I want to do to my room for organizational and decorating ideas. It makes me feel like I'm getting some where. Now to just get them implemented! lol

I was pretty sick today, so I listened to my audiobook instead of watching movies. I'll try to catch up on the movies tomorrow! My Jasmin costume is waiting for me! Here are some more Princess pictures I colored today!

😊 but you know how strict I can be... hmmmm, lets see. Your princess drawing is beautiful and I love the jewels, stars, and purple colour of the dress. I really like your movie choices and the descriptions you write. Beauty and the Beast Your words are very thoughtful and true. I would say the Beast may get a small reprieve in terms of aggression. His original flaw was being cruel/unkind. He grew up spoiled and rich, and had not learned to care about anyone else. When the sorceress cursed him and he lost everything I think it is understandable he was a bit frustrated. He was angry, but I think in time he learned he was mostly angry at himself. I think the Beast did find it impressive that Bell stood up to him, but I think it was something else that changed him. Everyone else either saw the Prince, or the Beast. Bell saw a person in pain and struggling with the demons of him past. Bell showed him gentleness and kindness and made him believe he was worthy of being loved. Also I love the library idea and book festival. Brave Its a good film... do you think it could of had a better ending? 😄 (I like my ending better) Snuggle Party 👑 Bonus Points Awarded 👑 for dog based snuggle party. I know you were feeling sad, but at the same time, that does look amazing and I know all your dogs love you so much. Mulan Dishonour! Why was this not number 1? 😁 Do I need to take points of for this... You have done so much amazing work, but will it all be enough to earn a badge... Is there enough here... this is where it gets serious. So I'll cover my bunny slippers eyes so you can show me your war face.

Wednesday, April 22 Cinderella I love the idea that my past doesn't define my future.... oh wait! That's one of my affirmations! Cinderella works hard and does the right thing and finds happiness. Hopefully one day everyone will find happiness! I intended to clean today, but my tummy said no... I did color a picture today and I have 2 other pictures I have done this week. Hopefully I can do more tomorrow. I have soooo much laundry to do!

I love to work with plants and be in nature. This year I am starting my own garden. I would love to learn and share with you all. Is this club still running this year?

Sunday, April 19 The Princess Bride I love this movie coz it's got everything... humor, swords, pirates, kings, queens, peasants, giants, and a bit of magic. It also shows that true love wins! I was traveling to Mayo, so finding an activity was tricky, but the theme of the movie was adventures! I was on an adventure at the hotel! Here's pictures of me and my bed! (I even slept without my paci! I forgot to pack it!) I also went up and chatted with the hotel attendant and watched the workers drain the pool to clean it! They asked me not to take pictures of the pool, or staff.

I have completed my badge activities. @InspireDaddy can you check them please????? Make a Cloud: I used scrap fabric. Sewed it together and then sewed special cloud like stitches and then cut it out. Now its a puffy cloud that can be hung on a wall or used in applique. I hope this counts as its a bit different

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cleaning and organizing my house. something ive been trying to work on and just keep stopping

Thank you for being vulnerable here. That is very hard to do. I have some understanding of what this might be like. My daughter has CPTSD from before her time with me. Its like shes always fighting her brains responses. Its go to is the sky is falling, everything is bad, and no one likes us. First huge hugs to you. Like big sully from monsters inc hugs. Second and this is hard, you have to give yourself grace. My kiddo said the DBT therapy was the best and she uses those skills all the time. Every day is work though and thats hard. We are your friends and you can always message me and if the forum is working I got you. Your also welcome to another method if that would help. I have gad and our brains struggle a lot and we second guess everything. Girl all I can say is I got you. Im sure there are others who would say the same. Its hard these days not to feel lonely and touch starved. Im with you. Know you are loved and there are people rooting for you.

I understand that, I was just meaning as a back up, not as the main place, it would not work as the main place.

so excited for this months meeting!!! hope to see everyone there we are going on a trip to the zoo!!

@Juju I’ve been thinking with the site being so up and down right did now we want to have a look at closed discord group for the troop? then even if the site is down the troop can still talk & reach each other.

Yes! I will be posting the particulars in a day or so. It's not until the 22nd. So, I'll post just about a week or so ahead. Probably on the 17th.

I loved reading all this! You did such an amazing job on this badge! Daisies are my favourite flower! 💕

I took pictures of some real clouds today! They were puffy and pretty and looked like a cloud kingdom in the sky just down the street from my house! I wonder if that's where all the fae folk live? Or maybe the dragons?

Hey @BabyPoppy if you haven’t, send an access request. My phone & laptop share the same charger my phone needs 10 to 15 minutes more charging but once it’s charged I’ll plug my laptop in and accept it. So in like 30 minutes.

1. Easter traditions paragraph: On Easter I like to wake up and see if the Easter Bunny came. Sometimes I get candy and little toys and it makes me so happy. I like spending time with my family and being cozy. We also go to church together. We eat yummy food together and I get to help with cooking. We also usually like having time outdoors if the weather is nice. 2. Coloring eggs / activity: I couldn’t find easter eggies. They were sold out everywhere so my family and I roasted peeps and choccy covered eggies over a bonfire. (Forgot to take pics so the fire is kinda dead lol) 3. Paragraph about your day: Today was a fun Easter day. I got to do cute activities and relax and feel happy. After going to church, I came home and helped cook Easter dinner. I spent time with my family and with my Daddy. My dog loves a plastic egg toy so I gave her extra egg egg time and she had SO much fun. She and the kitties also got to have a special Easter treat of people food. Once we ate dinner we went outdoors and roasted peeps and choccy covered marshmallows over the fire. Lastly I played video games with Daddy and did my Easter crafts. I had so much fun. 4. Coloring picture explanation: I colored a picture of 2 Easter BunBuns!! The big purple one is Dada, and I’m the pink one! 5. Easter Craft For my craft I created a handprint chicky!! It was really really fun!

I’ve made fire starters by filling empty egg cartons with dryer lint and then pouring melted candle wax on top. Super easy and they smell kinda nice when they burn. I also needed help getting our outdoor fire pit cleaned up, and I used https://emersonproservices.com/carrollton/ — they were quick and didn’t mind dealing with grime.

hellllo i have always wanted a penpal because i love to use cute stationary and write letters. but i would also like email penpals. I would love to share pictures i color or crafts I make with my penpals !!