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[radiofreemonday]

Radio Free Monday (March 17, 2025)

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Radio Free Monday for March 17, 2025! RFM posts links to peoples' personal fundraisers asking for community assistance, on both Tumblr and Dreamwidth.

Ways to give

Redbud-tree got hit with a $350 heating bill due to a drafty apartment building. They're on a fixed income, but are really close to having it paid for and just need a little more to be able to have it paid off by the end of this month. Read more, reblog, and find the donation link here.

Leopardbones mother was hit by a sneaker wave and some debris in the wave. She's badly injured and needs financial help. Read more, share, and find the donation link here.

Recurring needs

Transgendz is is struggling to keep itself and it's roommates afloat. One of it's roommates will start chemo to fight cancer. Meanwhile, transgendz needs help with food, rent and a new washing machine. Read more, reblog, and find the donation link here.

Remy, who is multiply disabled, is currently experiencing homelessness after domestic violence. They're currently in a motel, which has taken up all their SSI; and their application for housing assistance was denied. They need funds to stay in the safe housing of the hotel while they await a court date. Read more, share, and find the donation link here.

Chingaderita is raising funds to cover necessities and vital healthcare for themselves and their family. She is without cellphone or computer, making it almost impossible to apply for jobs. They're still living with mold, and are hoping to make repairs before the rainy season begins, which will make the mold much worse. You can read more and support the fundraiser.

Community resources

(I haven't gotten the "resource" sections set up yet. That will go live on Monday, March 31 - so in two weeks. Until then, this is a bit time-sensitive, so I'm posting this here now, shortly after the link was submitted.)

Nerdykeppie shares information about Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society, who are partnering to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for individuals and families to support relocation costs to another state because of anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and climate in their current state of residence. Read more, reblog, and find the link here or go straight to the Keshet page, which links to a screening form for interested folks.

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And this has been Radio Free Monday! Thank you for your time. Post items for my attention at the Radio Free Monday submissions form.

[copperbadge]

Radio Free Monday

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Radio Free Monday!

A note before we begin -- normally I don't do this (as you all know) but I happened to see a comment on one of the RFM posts this week by someone offering help in their crowdfunding campaign, and it reeks so strongly of the worst kind of predator that I wanted to get the word out -- kendrajanesblog is apparently running around fundraising posts offering to help, but the only post on their own blog is an offer to build an email campaign on kickstarter for $20. I don't think this is reportable but it is absolutely appalling, so I suggest blocking this person and passing the word if you see them commenting on a fundraising post. I'm hoping this is not a new trend but given the last spam trend on Tumblr was people sending asks about fake fundraisers, I can't be sure this isn't the next wave.

Ways to Give:

Anon linked to a fundraiser for Jack "Rocky" Payne and his wife Cloie, who are trying to offset the cost of his care for ALS, including medical bills, equipment, and accessible renovations to their home. He is no longer able to work due to the disease, and she has had to take leave in order to care for him full-time, which has obviously left them struggling financially. You can read more and give to the fundraiser here.

kitsumo linked to a fundraiser for his family, a single autistic mother with five neurodivergent kids, which has recently become homeless in California and need funds for necessities like food, covering phone bills, and shelter. You can read more and reblog here or give directly here.

grindthebones linked to a fundraiser for Kelsey and her dog Annie; Kelsey is a young disabled woman who isn't on social security yet, and her family recently stopped paying her rent and will not allow her back in the home; they're trying to prevent homelessness while she finds housing and aid. You can read more and support the fundraiser here.

gorkhandsmcschmuck is raising funds to cover an overdraft; due to some banking nonsense around Memorial Day he ended up with a negative balance, and needs to raise $50 to cover it, hoping to raise $100 to help with food until the first paycheck comes in. You can read more and reblog here or give directly via paypal here.

wolfsbanesparks linked to a fundraiser for friends who just lost their house in a flood, including almost all of their possessions; their insurance is balking at covering anything, so they're having to pay for repairs out of pocket. You can read more and support the fundraiser here.

News To Know:

blackestglass is running the fourth annual Chromatic Characters Podfic Anthology, which collects podfics of stories of less than 1500 words and center characters of color. This year's optional theme is "solidarity" and the due date for submissions is September 12th; this is a final call for volunteers of color who would like to lend their services as contextual content betas (formerly known as cultural sensitivity listeners) which is their biggest need at this point. You can read more and comment here to volunteer or ask a question, DM the mods on twitter at ccpamods, or email ccpamods at gmail.com.

Recurring Needs:

Anon linked to a fundraiser for dee-the-red-witch, a trans woman who needs to raise $10K to keep her home. You can read more, reblog, and find giving information here, give via paypal here, or purchase her leatherwork here.

frenchroasted's cousin, who has been fundraising for a used wheelchair-accessible van after herniating her back lifting her stepson's wheelchair and had to have surgery for it, has partnered with MyDMDHero which is now hosting their fundraiser on GiveButter so that their donations are tax-deductible. You can read more and support the fundraiser, formerly at GoFundMe, here. (Also to Frenchroasted -- got your request, can do.)

alirhi linked to a fundraiser to get herself, her mother, and her sister stable housing; they are currently staying in their cars in a a dangerous parking lot. They have a friend who will let them park a camper in her yard, but the camper there currently is unlivable, and they haven't been able to find an affordable replacement. With two of the family on disability it is difficult for them to keep up with bills and also save for housing. You can read more, reblog, and find giving information here including a few new ways to give.

And this has been Radio Free Monday! Thank you for your time. You can post items for my attention at the Radio Free Monday submissions form. If you're new to fundraising, you may want to check out my guide to fundraising here.

[cristianoronaldo1]

Kumo's 'relational foundation model' predicts the future your LLM can't see

Join the event that trusts business leaders for almost two decades. VB Transform brings together people who build a real business AI strategy. Learn more Publisher’s note: Kumo Ai was one of the finalists VB transform During our Annual innovation showcase and presented RFM from the main scene at VB transform Wednesday. THE AI Generative Boom has given us powerful language models that can write,…

[damilola-doodles]

Project Title: Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization.

Below is an “Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization” project. It ingests the UCI Online Retail II dataset directly, fuses transactional, temporal and customer data, performs deep feature engineering (RFM, cohorts, seasonal decompose), builds demand‑forecast models, segments customers, detects anomalies, and solves a linear programming inventory…

[dammyanimation]

Project Title: Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization.

Below is an “Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization” project. It ingests the UCI Online Retail II dataset directly, fuses transactional, temporal and customer data, performs deep feature engineering (RFM, cohorts, seasonal decompose), builds demand‑forecast models, segments customers, detects anomalies, and solves a linear programming inventory…

[damilola-ai-automation]

Project Title: Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization.

Below is an “Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization” project. It ingests the UCI Online Retail II dataset directly, fuses transactional, temporal and customer data, performs deep feature engineering (RFM, cohorts, seasonal decompose), builds demand‑forecast models, segments customers, detects anomalies, and solves a linear programming inventory…

[damilola-warrior-mindset]

Project Title: Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization.

Below is an “Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization” project. It ingests the UCI Online Retail II dataset directly, fuses transactional, temporal and customer data, performs deep feature engineering (RFM, cohorts, seasonal decompose), builds demand‑forecast models, segments customers, detects anomalies, and solves a linear programming inventory…

[damilola-moyo]

Project Title: Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization.

Below is an “Enterprise‑Scale Retail Demand Forecasting, Segmentation & Inventory Optimization” project. It ingests the UCI Online Retail II dataset directly, fuses transactional, temporal and customer data, performs deep feature engineering (RFM, cohorts, seasonal decompose), builds demand‑forecast models, segments customers, detects anomalies, and solves a linear programming inventory…

[yashuspune-blog]

Using Data Analytics to Improve Customer Retention in D2C Ecommerce

Getting a customer to buy once is hard enough. Getting them to come back and buy again? That’s where real ecommerce success lies. In the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) space, customer retention is more cost-effective and scalable than chasing constant new acquisitions and ecommerce data analytics is the key to making it work.

Gone are the days of guessing why a customer left or hoping they'll come back on their own. With the right data strategy in place, you can build a clear, actionable picture of buyer behavior, preferences, and friction points.

Let’s break down how data can help you keep your customers happy, engaged, and loyal.

Why Customer Retention Matters in D2C

It costs 5–7 times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one. But that’s just the start.

Repeat customers:

Spend more over time

Are easier to upsell or cross-sell

Become brand advocates

Retention isn’t just a post-purchase phase, it's a growth engine. And for D2C ecommerce brands trying to build community and loyalty in a crowded marketplace, it’s everything.

What Ecommerce Data Can Tell You

The beauty of selling online is that every click, view, and scroll generates a data point. With smart analytics, you can use that data to answer critical questions like:

Which products drive the most repeat purchases?

What’s the average time between first and second orders?

Which marketing channels are producing high-LTV customers?

Where in the funnel are customers dropping off?

Ecommerce data analytics helps uncover patterns that can be used to build targeted retention campaigns.

Top Data-Driven Strategies to Boost Retention

1. Segment Your Customers by Behavior

Group users based on their browsing, purchase history, and engagement. Are they loyalists, one-timers, or window shoppers? Tailor your messaging to each group.

For example: Send loyalty rewards to high-value customers, win-back campaigns to inactive users, and upsell offers to recent buyers.

2. Predict Churn Before It Happens

With predictive modeling, you can identify when a customer is likely to stop engaging and intervene. Look for signs like reduced email opens, longer gaps between purchases, or cart abandonment.

Set up automated flows to re-engage these users before they disappear.

3. Personalize Communication

Use data to personalize everything from product recommendations to email subject lines. Tools like RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis can help tailor offers based on spending behavior.

The more relevant the message, the more likely the customer sticks around.

4. Optimize Post-Purchase Journeys

Retention starts right after the first order. Analyze your post-purchase data to understand what works: Should you follow up with a review request? A how-to guide? A reorder reminder?

A smooth, engaging post-purchase experience increases satisfaction and reduces return rates.

5. Measure What Matters

Track key retention metrics like:

Repeat purchase rate

Average order value (AOV)

Customer lifetime value (CLV)

Churn rate

Over time, these metrics show whether your retention strategies are paying off or need tweaking.

How We Help at Yashus

As a results-driven digital marketing agency, Yashus doesn’t just build campaigns, we build smart systems. We help D2C brands use data intelligently to increase not just traffic, but retention and LTV.

Our approach includes:

Setting up analytics and tracking tools

Building custom dashboards for actionable insights

Segmenting customers by behavior and lifecycle stage

Automating personalized retention campaigns across email, SMS, and paid media

Retention isn’t luck. It's a strategy and we make sure yours is backed by data, not assumptions.

Final Thoughts

If you’re not using ecommerce data to understand and improve customer retention, you’re flying blind. Your competitors are already watching, measuring, and optimizing. It’s time to do the same.

With the right analytics in place, you’ll stop guessing and start growing.

Yashus is here to help you turn every transaction into a long-term relationship. Let’s turn your data into a retention powerhouse.

Next: ChatGPT & AI Assistants: Revolutionizing Customer Service in Online Retail

[appitsoftware]

AI-Driven eCommerce Development Services | APPIT Software Solutions

Revolutionizing Online Retail with Intelligent eCommerce Solutions

The digital commerce landscape is evolving at lightning speed, and at the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI). At APPIT Software Solutions, we empower businesses with AI-driven eCommerce development services that redefine customer experience, automate operations, and increase profitability. Our next-gen solutions enable brands to stay competitive, agile, and customer-obsessed in the ever-expanding digital marketplace.

Whether you're a growing D2C startup or an enterprise retailer, our AI-powered platforms deliver hyper-personalized, scalable, and intelligent eCommerce ecosystems built for 2025 and beyond.

Why Choose APPIT’s AI-Driven eCommerce Solutions?

With consumer behavior shifting rapidly and competition at an all-time high, generic online stores no longer cut it. Today's shoppers expect:

Instant recommendations

Voice and visual search

Seamless multi-device experiences

Smart pricing and product discovery

Predictive support and personalization

APPIT Software Solutions meets these demands with AI-infused development frameworks that integrate intelligence into every layer of your eCommerce stack—from front-end UX to backend operations.

Our Core AI eCommerce Capabilities

🔍 AI-Powered Product Recommendations

We design intelligent recommendation engines that analyze:

Browsing patterns

Purchase history

Demographics

Real-time behavior

This enables highly personalized product suggestions that drive conversions, upsells, and average order value (AOV). Our systems continuously learn and adapt, ensuring relevancy at every touchpoint.

🛒 Smart Search & Visual Discovery

Text search is old news. With AI, we bring natural language processing (NLP) and visual search capabilities to your storefront, allowing users to:

Find products via photos

Use voice-based queries

Navigate intuitively across categories

Result? Faster discovery, better UX, and increased engagement.

💬 AI Chatbots & Virtual Shopping Assistants

We deploy advanced conversational AI tools that provide:

24/7 customer support

Automated FAQs and issue resolution

Personalized buying assistance

Multilingual interactions

These bots reduce support costs while delivering human-like service at scale.

📦 Inventory Optimization and Demand Forecasting

Using predictive analytics, our AI models help you:

Forecast product demand

Avoid overstock and stockouts

Optimize warehouse space

Streamline procurement cycles

This makes supply chains leaner, smarter, and more profitable.

📈 Dynamic Pricing and Competitor Intelligence

With real-time data insights, we enable:

Automated price adjustments

Competitor monitoring

Demand-based pricing strategies

Geo-specific pricing variations

This ensures you always stay competitive without losing margins.

🧠 Customer Insights and Personalization Engines

We turn customer data into business growth with:

Predictive behavior modeling

RFM (recency, frequency, monetary) analysis

Customer segmentation

Personalized marketing automation

The result? Greater customer lifetime value (CLTV) and brand loyalty.

Tailored eCommerce Platforms We Build

APPIT develops and enhances a variety of AI-powered platforms, including:

Custom AI eCommerce websites (built with React, Next.js, Node.js, Python)

AI-enhanced Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce stores

Headless eCommerce solutions for omnichannel experiences

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with AI-backed interfaces

Marketplace integrations powered by intelligent APIs

We don’t just build websites—we architect intelligent commerce ecosystems that grow with your brand.

Security, Scalability & Compliance at the Core

Our eCommerce solutions are:

GDPR, PCI-DSS, and CCPA compliant

Built on secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Optimized for scalability during high-traffic events

Equipped with real-time fraud detection and risk scoring systems

Your business is future-proofed against threats, surges, and evolving regulations.

Industries We Serve

APPIT Software Solutions supports a wide range of sectors, including:

Fashion & Apparel – AI-driven lookbooks, style finders, trend predictions

Electronics – Smart filtering, tech spec match, predictive restocks

FMCG – Hyperlocal personalization, AI for seasonal demand

Luxury & Lifestyle – Visual AI for product search, personalized concierge bots

B2B eCommerce – Contract-based pricing, intelligent reordering systems

Our solutions are custom-built to meet the needs of your niche market.

AI + eCommerce = Business Acceleration

Here’s what you unlock with APPIT’s AI-Driven eCommerce Services:

🚀 Up to 35% increase in conversions through personalization

💰 Reduction in customer acquisition costs (CAC) with smart targeting

📊 Real-time analytics that inform product and marketing strategies

🔄 Enhanced customer retention and repeat sales

💼 Seamless integration with CRM, ERP, and third-party logistics (3PL)

Partner with APPIT for Intelligent Commerce

2025 demands more than just digital storefronts. It demands smart, adaptive, and automated commerce engines. APPIT Software Solutions is your strategic technology partner in that journey.

Whether you're launching a new eCommerce brand, upgrading an outdated system, or scaling globally, we deliver AI-powered platforms that create real impact and long-term value.

[radiofreemonday]

Radio Free Monday (June 2, 2025)

Welcome to Radio Free Monday for the week of June 2, 2025. RFM posts links to peoples' personal fundraisers asking for community assistance, on Tumblr, Dreamwidth, and the Fediverse.

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Tumblr user sleepiestbutterfly is raising funds for a medical procedure to give them better insight into their chronic illness, which will hopefully lead them to a better quality of life. Read more, share, and support the fundraiser here.

Tumblr user dnd-apothecary is raising funds to pay off hospital bills and car repairs. Support their Etsy shop here.

Tumblr user Naamahdarling's cat Jasper had to have emergency surgery, due to an intestinal blockage. That bill is USD$3000.00. Since they maxed out their Care Credit last year when they lost three cats and had to make necessary home repairs, Naamahdarling and their BF need help to pay this bill and start building a cushion for the next set of bills. Read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here and here, use Paypal at theothershea@gmail.com, or use Venmo.

Pillowfort user ToastyArtistElf is trying to raise $14,000 in 3 months to avoid becoming homeless. They are both requesting donations and offering commisions, and offering detailed financial information as well as confirmation and explanation of the goal. Read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

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Tumblr user Transgendz is now focusing on moving to a safer state for it, it's fiancé, and its ill friend since the state they're living in is too dangerous. Read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

Tumblr user Chingaderita didn't receive enough money to help with their transportation goals, and missed an appointment for a medication refill. Her family still needs money for food, transportation, medication, and medical appointments. Read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

Remy continues to experience homelessness after domestic violence. They are currently living on the street, having been turned away from the only shelter in the area they qualify for after experiencing violence there. Remy is raising funds to move back into the safe housing of the motel while they await a court date and coming up on the housing list. Read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

Tumblr user Loversdoom is suffering from declining mental health and physical strain due to PCOS, and is raising funds to get assessed and medicated for her mental health struggles. She also needs checkups and tests for her PCOS diagnosis. Read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here or on give directly through Paypal.

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This has been Radio Free Monday. Submit items for my attention through the link in the pinned post at https://radiofreemonday.dreamwidth.org/2024/12/05/welcome-to-rfm.html (English-language submissions only, please.)

[nearzapp]

Why Most Salon Booking Startups Fail– And What We’re Doing Differently

Over the past few years, dozens of startups have tried to crack the salon booking space in India.

Some raised money. Some scaled to multiple cities. But most... quietly shut down. 💔

This made us pause and ask: Why? What went wrong — and what can we learn from it?

At Nearz, we did a deep-dive analysis of 7+ past salon-tech startups to understand where they stumbled. Here’s what we found:

Common Failure Points:

1. No Real Onboarding or Support for Salons Many platforms assumed salons would figure it out themselves. But salons needed more than an app — they needed trust, training, and hands-on support.

2. Poor Fit for Real-World Salon Workflows Most apps were built for "ideal salons" — the ones with digital payments, full-time receptionists, and fancy UIs. But real salons operate with walk-ins, UPI + cash combos, stylist preferences, and staff turnover.

3. No Loyalty or Retention Tools They focused on customer acquisition, but didn't help salons retain those customers. No loyalty points. No smart re-engagement. No long-term growth engine.

4. Weak or Delayed Monetization Some stayed free for too long, others tried to monetize without showing real value. Result: burnout, bad unit economics, or investor fatigue.

5. Zero Salon Community or Feedback Loops Most didn’t build with salons — they built for them. And that created a gap. No feedback. No upgrades. No relationship.

What We’re Doing Differently at Nearz:

Dedicated onboarding & success team

Real salon workflows > hypothetical features

RFM-based customer loyalty & WhatsApp automation

Freemium model → paid plans with clear value

Relationship-first onboarding & growth support

[rfm124]

Your One-Stop Solution for All Facility Management Needs

RFM* stands for Royal Facilities Management OMAN, your trusted partner in keeping your space running smoothly and efficiently. We offer a comprehensive range of services to cater to all your facility management requirements, ensuring a comfortable, functional, and safe environment.

Here's a glimpse into the services we provide:*

Air Conditioner Maintenance: Experience uninterrupted cooling comfort with our expert AC maintenance services, including cleaning, servicing, and repairs.

Electrical Maintenance: Our qualified electricians ensure the safety and efficiency of your electrical systems through regular maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

Plumbing Maintenance: From leaky faucets to complex pipe repairs, our experienced plumbers handle all your plumbing needs promptly and effectively.

Carpentry Maintenance: Our skilled carpenters offer a wide range of services, from furniture repair and installation to door adjustments and custom carpentry projects.

Civil Maintenance: We address any structural issues or wear and tear within your premises, ensuring the stability and integrity of your building.

Beyond individual services, we also offer:

Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs): Get peace of mind with our AMCs, which cover preventive maintenance and prompt service for all your facility needs.

Renovation and Refurbishment: Breathe new life into your space with our comprehensive renovation and refurbishment services, tailored to your specific requirements.

Preventive/Reactive Maintenance: We offer both proactive and reactive maintenance solutions to address potential issues before they arise and handle any unexpected problems efficiently.

Operations and Maintenance of Electromechanical Equipment: Our team ensures the smooth operation and upkeep of all your electromechanical equipment.

Technical Advice and Assistance: Our experts are readily available to provide valuable technical advice and assistance for all your facility management concerns.

Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): We create and implement customized PPM plans to prevent equipment failures and ensure the longevity of your assets.

Supply of Electromechanical Spare Parts: We source and supply the necessary spare parts to keep your equipment functioning optimally.

Installation and Maintenance of Car Parks and Canopy: Our team efficiently handles the installation and maintenance of car parks and canopies, ensuring the safety and functionality of these spaces.

Supply and Installation of CCTV and Automatic Gates: Enhance the security and convenience of your premises with our CCTV and automatic gate installation and maintenance services.

With RFM, you can rest assured that your facility is in the best hands. We are committed to providing exceptional service, expert advice, and cost-effective solutions to meet all your facility management needs.

[newmusicweekly]

Auddia Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire Radio FM

Auddia Inc., an AI platform for audio identification and classification, signs a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Radio FM (RFM), an AM/FM streaming app. Closing the acquisition remains subject to financing the acquisition cost. In early January, 2024, Google selected the Radio FM streaming app as an Editor's Choice app in the Play Store, making it only the third app in the Radio category to get an Editor's Choice badge alongside iHeart and Pandora. Auddia CEO Michael Lawless said, "We are seeing strong subscription conversion numbers off the faidr free tier which is solidifying our confidence that a large number of AM/FM streaming listeners are willing to pay a subscription to avoid commercials while listening to their favorite stations. The challenge now becomes how to grow the free tier user base in the most cost-efficient manner possible to increase our pool of potential subscribers." He added, "The Radio FM acquisition allows us to acquire 4.6 million retained users at a customer acquisition cost (CAC) that is approximately 70% lower than the cost to acquire a free tier user through our direct marketing methods. This is obviously a far more economical and faster way to build revenue, reduce burn, drive subscriptions, and achieve sustainability. We look forward to engaging with investors to secure the financing needed to close the transaction." The Radio FM asset consists of $2.3 million in 2023 revenue with $1.4 Read the full article

[radiant-fanon-maker]

Design #1 of [Name not Decided] An Agere Daycare

Made in Minecraft Bedrock so, sorry for the quality of pictures since I don't know how to screenshot from a console

I hope you like this idea @agereassignments

Entrance with a tired, white kitty made with banners. Acadia doors are a stand-in for screendoors. Brown brick building.

Front desk with a armor stand as a assistant. Stone button works for little bell. Quartz floor

A closed off area for movie and tv shows to watch. Teal and purple stairs take place of plastic chairs. People take up all the chairs. Black tv near the back.

Another closed off room with a purple & pink rug on the floor. Two littles are on the rug; one has a totem as a doll, the other has fox regressor gear. Two kids are at tables in purple chairs drawing pictures.

The kids have levers as pencils. One kid drew a tree.

The other drew a sunset with jagged grass

This room has beanbags for kids to relax in with soft light coming through the white stained windows.

A playground with woodchips has a white slide with a kid going up the ladder.

There is also a sandbox with two littles playing in it. One kiddo has a bucket and the other has a shovel with bee regressor gear.

Another person with wolf ears is in the background on a swingset.

[amalgamat1on]

Two other series of one of my favorite authors. People are quick to turn away from a book if it has sex (something that is pretty dumb because sex is as natural as violence), but these series have been some of the most enjoyable and complex progression fantasy stories out there.