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piratefishmama · 1 year

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Pt1

It continues, also with Robin. She leaves Steve on that floor, pathetically cycling through this random metalheads video game music repertoire, sending a silent apology for her fallen friend to the lady in the apartment below them, sure she got to hear Steve practicing his songs every now and then which was a blessing, but she also now had to deal with his pathetic puppy crush as well.

Sorry two (definitely not house-trained) poodle owning lady, Robin sent her condolences for her hearing. But only a little condolence, one of those dogs had left a steamer in the elevator and it was a tall-ass apartment block. Karma really, sweet sweet karma.

It continued because Robin had a mild gift for hunting people down on the internet, it was a skill she’d developed and honed purely to hunt down the assholes who occasionally popped up on Steve’s insta with threatening messages and dumb as shit behaviours that a best friend refused to abide by. Steve had never allowed her to do anything with the knowledge, but one day, one day, the dogs of war would be released, and she would rain fury down upon them for making him make the sad puppy eyes.

He was just a dude, sure he grew up with wealthy parents, sure he had connections since birth to help him get to where he wanted to be, but… that didn’t make him any less of a soft-ass with a genuine love of sports, and sweaters, and listening to audio books in reading nooks with mugs of coffee like some kind of pinterest mood board model.

That didn’t make him any less of an actual mother hen to several child actors and young musicians ensuring they got fair treatment, ensuring they were never taken advantage of by the industry or the people around them.

It continued because within an hour of sleuthing, Robin poked her head back around from Steve’s guest room (read: Robin’s second home), and proudly announced “Found him!” As loud as she could to get over the cover of the final boss battle from Banjo and Kazooie that Steve absolutely did not recognise but was clearly vibing to.

“Found who?”

“Your mystery hater! He’s a—”

“Robin!! You can’t dox people!!”

“I’m not doxing him, I’m telling you exactly where he is so you can go confront him.”

“That is exactly what doxing is. How did you even find him?!”

“Dumbass posted a pic of a newspaper article that his friend wrote, which, uhm, that’s pretty cool I guess, but it had her name on it! All I had to do was search LinkedIn for her and boom, I gottem.”

“…Okay so he’s basically asking to be found is what you’re saying right now.”

“EXACTLY, can we go? Can we? I wanna see him squirm like a little bitch baby when you turn up to confront him.”

“All you’ll see is my pathetic attempts to flirt with him because I don’t know how I’d be anything but pathetic around him I mean have you seen his hands? Do you remember the Hemsworth incident? Do you remember the Hemsworth incident, Robin?” The incident in question involving a low doorway and a concussion that left him delirious in the fantastic arms of the God of Thunder.

“Do I remember you acting like a drunk school girl with her first crush around a guy with biceps bigger than your head? Yes. Yes I do. It was hilarious and you gained a handsome Aussie as a life-long friend out of that pathetic display—"

“I was concussed.”

“Drunk school girl. That doesn’t mean you can’t manage to charm a little bitch from Indiana, we’re from Indiana, we have common ground, you can bond with him!”

“Oh, because being born within the same state makes for such a conversation starter… should we really go?” Would that be stupid? Would that be crossing a line? Would that be absolutely batshit insane?

“For true love—" and champagne in First-Class "I think we should.”

“…Fine.”

Part 3

#Steddie #PirateWrites #ficlet #I DONT EVEN HAVE A NAME FOR THIS ONE #but it's in demand apparently so here #take it #Stranger Things AU

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warmfaerie · 2 months

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magical skin serum ✦‎۟ ࣭ ⊹ ◝꒰ ´ ˘ `✿ ꒱

forced, exaggerated affirmations + booster ♡

affirmations ✦‎۟ ࣭ ⊹ ◝꒰ ´ ˘ `✿ ꒱

layer one - detailed, forced and dramatic ✿

♡ the skin on my face and body is plump, glossy, crystal clear, glassy, clean, pure, hydrated, flawless, perfect, moisturized, blurred, smooth, buttery, unblemished, glowy, healthy, soft, godly, ethereal, supple, beautiful, sparkly, lovely, unreal

♡ the skin on my face and body is 999999% free of and immune to acne, acne scars, blackheads, redness, hyperpigmentation, lines, wrinkles, dark circles, texture, large pores, excess oil, sensitivity, eczema, i’m literally immune to any skin issue that exists

♡ i always look like i have a filter on, i always look like i’m wearing luxurious, expensive makeup, i look like i’ve been photoshopped, i look youthful, i definitely won the genetic lottery, people are in disbelief when they see how perfect and unreal my skin is, skincare companies want to work with me because i’m simply the perfect model and advertiser for their products due to how unrealistically beautiful my skin is, i look like i bathe in holy water, my skin smells like vanilla, i look like an anime girl

♡ it doesn’t matter what i eat, drink, if i drink enough water or not, whether i get enough sleep or not, it doesn’t matter if i’m stressed, it doesn’t matter what phase of my cycle i’m in, circumstances are completely irrelevant, my skin has always looked perfect, it always looks perfect and it will always look perfect, period

♡ i have access to every skincare item i desire, i own a pink skincare fridge, sheet masks, hydrating eye patches, frownies, satin sheets and pillowcases, superfoods shots, a humidifier, a face steamer, foreo brushes, the best korean skincare, products from the ordinary, drunk elephant, cosrx, cerave, beauty of joseon, bioderma, youth to the people, byoma, glossier, glow recipe, there’s nothing i can’t afford and on top of that animal testing has been completely abolished everywhere in the world

layer two - simple and straight to the point ✿

♡ i have clean, healthy skin

♡ i eat healthy fats, like almond butter, organic eggs and avocado everyday

♡ i have soft, buttery skin from head to toes

♡ i am glowing

♡ i always look like i’m wearing makeup or a filter

♡ i have a pastel pink skincare fridge

♡ i always use the best skincare products

♡ i use brands like glossier, pixi, sunday riley, drunk elephant, korean brands, the ordinary…

♡ my pores are tight and my skin is smooth

♡ i am immune to aging and wrinkles

♡ i am immune to acne no matter what i eat, how much sleep i get and regardless of the state of my hormones

♡ i take care of my beautiful skin for pleasure, because it is effortlessly lovely and clean

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♡ people still ask me for my id because i simply do not age

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♡ i have no dark circles and the skin around my eyes is buttery soft and free of wrinkles

♡ drinking water and staying hydrated comes naturally to me

♡ water tastes delicious to me, i’m obsessed with drinking it

layer three - booster for instant manifestation and ultimate detachment ✿

♡ my desires manifest instantly

♡ i only ever need to listen to a subliminal once and my desires instantly materialize

♡ i don't have to wait for my manifestations to come to fruition, i don't have to lift a finger either, it's done, creation is finished

♡ i get to live the life of my dreams starting now

♡ my desires have no choice but to manifest, my assumptions have no choice but to harden into facts, it's the law

♡ even if i see something in my 3d that upsets me i still remain in the new story

♡ even when i'm feeling down or having doubts my desires still materialize

♡ i'm completely detached from my 3d

♡ imagination is the only reality

♡ circumstances are completely irrelevant

♡ everything i have ever dreamed of already manifested, it all materialized months ago

♡ i don't have to wait, it's here, i get to live my dream life right now

♡ i accept the life i deserve

♡ i show no resistance

♡ i'm open to receiving countless blessings

♡ i let go of the old story

#subliminals #law of assumption #loassblog #affirmations #manifestation #neville goddard #wonyoungism #girlblogger #strawberry incense #subliminal archive

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akshaymehndiratta · 1 month

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Akshay Mehndiratta: 6 Must-Try Mango Recipes for Summer Delights

When the summer sun shines brightly, it’s good to know that the most popular fruit at the moment is the mango! As bursting with flavor and versatility as mangoes certainly are, they make for a perfect culinary adventure. You can get not only refreshing drinks but also to indulge yourself in decadent desserts. In this blog post, Akshay Mehndiratta, the food enthusiast, unveils 6 mango recipes that are beyond resisting and will definitely allow you to enjoy your summer feasting.

6 Best Mango recipes for summer delights by Akshay Mehndiratta:

Mango Sticky Rice:

Ingredients:

1 cup glutinous rice (that is, sucked rice or sticky rice).

1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk is as well.

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 mangoes, fully ripped, peeled and chopped.

If you use toasted sesame seeds or toasted mung beans, this dish will have a better look (optional, for garnish).

Instructions:

Rinse the rice in cold water until it is clear. Allow the rice to soak in water for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

Once soaked, drain the rice. Place it in a steamer covered with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Steam the rice for 25–30 minutes above boiling water, until it is tender. Alternatively, if you have a rice cooker, use it according to the directions.

While the rice is cooking, start making the coconut sauce. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the sugar has dissolved and everything is well warmed. Be careful not to let it come to a boil.

After the rice is cooked, take it out in a bowl. Pour most of the coconut sauce over the rice. Mix it gently until all the rice is covered evenly. Leave for 10 minutes for the rice to absorb all the flavours. When ready to serve, transfer the rice to a serving plate or bowl.

Arrange the sliced mangoes alongside or on top of the rice. Drizzle the remaining coconut sauce over the mangoes and rice.

Optionally, garnish with toasted sesame seeds or mung beans for added texture and flavor.

Serve the mango sticky rice warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Akshay Mehndiratta’s recipe ensures a perfect balance of flavors, making it an ideal dessert to cool down on hot summer days.

Mango Lassi:

Quench your thirst with a glass of mango lassi, an Indian yogurt-based drink made with delicious mango puree. Akshay’s proprietary formula contains a dash of cardamom, elevating this drink to new heights of flavor and elegance.

Ingredients:

1 mango, peeled and diced (or 1 cup mango pulp).

1 cup plain yogurt.

1/2 cup of milk.

Adjust sugar to taste (2–3 teaspoons).

A sprinkle of ground cardamom (if preferred)

Ice cubes (if you prefer)

Optional garnish. Chopped pistachios or almonds

Instructions:

In a blender, blend together the chopped mango (or the mango pulp), the plain yogurt, milk, sugar, and cardamom,

Mix until the smoothness and the homogeneity are achieved. If you want, you can pour more milk and the texture will be thinner.

Feel the lassi’s freshness and fix the sweetness by adding more sugar.

If you like something cold, you can also add a few ice cubes in the blender and then mix until the lassi is well cooled with ice chunks blended finely.

Now that the lassi is prepared, add them to the glasses.

Finally sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios or almonds if you desire.

Have right away and taste the best Mango Lassi.

Mango Coconut Popsicles:

Mitigate the heat with Akshay Mehndiratta’s superbly crafted DIY mango coconut pops. The secret ingredients in these frozen treats are fresh mango puree and creamy coconut milk, making them a healthier option for both children and adults to enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 mangoes, peeled and chopped.

1 cup coconut milk

2–3 teaspoons honey or sugar (per taste)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional).

Popsicle molds

Popsicle sticks

Instructions:

In a blender, blend the cut mangoes, coconut milk, honey or sugar, and vanilla extract (if using) together.

Process until the mixture is well mixed and smooth. Taste the mixture and adjust if too sweet.

When the mixture is smooth, pour it into the popsicle mold, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion.

Insert popsicle sticks into molds.

Place the popsicle molds in the freezer for at least 4–6 hours until completely frozen.

When the popsicles are ready and set, pour hot water over the molds for a few seconds and take them out. Remove the popsicles delicately.

Serve Mango Coconut Popsicles immediately, have a good time!

Mango Avocado Salad:

For a light and refreshing meal, try Akshay’s Mango Avocado Salad. Ripe mango, creamy avocado, mixed greens, and tangy lemon come together to create a colorful and nutritious dish that celebrates the best flavors of summer.

Ingredients:

2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped.

2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into pieces.

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped.

1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped.

1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional, for spicy kick).

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine diced mangoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (optional).

Pour the cool lime juice over the salad mixture. Lime juice is used not just for flavor, but also to keep avocados from browning.

Toss the salad slowly and carefully until all of the items are coated with lime juice.

Season your salad with salt and pepper to your liking. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.

After seasoning, gently toss the salad to ensure that the salt and pepper are evenly distributed.

Transfer the mango and avocado salad to a serving dish or individual plates.

Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or a light meal.

Mango Cheesecake:

Satisfy your craving with Akshay Mehndiratta Mango Cheesecake. Featuring a graham cracker base, a mango-flavored center, and a delightful mango glaze on top, this dish is sure to impress guests at any summer event.

Ingredients for Crust:

Mix in 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons melted butter.

Ingredients for Stuffing:

3 mangoes, diced and softened, mixed with 24 ounces cream cheese

Consider adding 1 cup granulated sugar and

1/4 cup mango juice or puree for mango kick.

Add 4 eggs, a teaspoon of vanilla extract and optionally the zest of a lemon for a tangy flavor

Ingredients for the topping:

Garnish with sliced mango and serve with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream if desired.

Instructions:

Prep your oven for baking at 325F (160C). Apply some butter/non-stick spray in a 9 inch springform pan. Provide your baking pans with parchment paper lining.

In a mixing bowl throw in the graham cracker crumbs together with the sugar and the melted butter for the crust till the ingredients are well intertwined. Fill the base of the pan with that mixture.

Make the crust in a preheated oven, baking for 10 minutes. It is now ready. Take it out from the stove. Let it is cool and things to make the filling.

In a blender or food processor, blend the cube cut mangoes until they become smooth. Keep it aside.

Directly in a mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, blend the cream cheese together with the sugar until the creamy mixture becomes smooth.

Mix together the egg, mango and mango puree ( if preferred) ,vanilla extract and lime zest, if preferred, and blend into the cream cheese mixture. Stir until the ingredients are good and smooth.

Pour the mixture onto the crust in the springform pan. Use a spatula to out the surface.

Put the cheesecake into the oven. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center has a slight wobble.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside with the oven door cracked open for around 1 hour to cool gradually.

Once it’s cool, move the cheesecake to the fridge. Let it chill for at least 4 hours or better yet overnight to fully set.

Before serving, decorate your Mango Cheesecake, with sliced mangoes on top.

If you like you can accompany slices of Mango Cheesecake, with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream on the side.

Cut a slice, serve it up and savor every bite of your Mango Cheesecake!

Mango Chia Pudding:

Akshay’s recipe for mango chia pudding can be the perfect way to break the fast and to start your anywhere day. A healthy breakfast replacement that combines mango puree with chia seeds and coconut milk for the fiber, omega-three fatty acids, and antioxidants. it is a mix of fruit and dairy.

Ingredients:

1 ripe mango, peeled and diced

1 cup — coconut milk (or whatever milk you choose).

1/4 cup chia seeds

1–2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup (depending on taste, quantity can be altered)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla (typically optional)

Sliced mangoes, berries, or shredded coconut for topping (optional)

Instructions:

In a blender, pulverize the diced mango till it is smooth. Optionally, you can blend the mango with water or milk to give it a smooth consistency.

Whisk together the mango puree, coconut milk, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup (if using) in a bowl or jar with vanilla extract (if apply). Stir well so that all ingredients form a homogeneous mixture.

Place the bowl or the jar in the fridge and let the mixture sit for 4 hours or best overnight to let the chia seeds do their magic and thicken the pudding.

By this time the pudding should have set, ensure you give the pudding another good stir to mix the chia seeds.

Take a bite of the pudding and finish up by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.

Pour the Mango Chia Pudding into serving dishes or cups.

Finally, consider adding sliced mangoes, berries, or shredded coconut to the top of each serving for extra taste and texture.

Serve the Mango Chia Pudding chill and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Akshay Mehndiratta has curated a list of 10 amazing mango dishes for you to try out this summer. This will enable you to fully enjoy the summer season. Whether you want a thirst-quenching drink, a light salad, or a mouthwatering dessert, these recipes will definitely satisfy your thirst and enjoy the rich taste of ripe mangos. Gather up your resources, get in your apron, and be ready to discover the wonderful flavors of summer that can make you happy.

#akshay mehndiratta #akshaymehndiratta #food

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gundamcalibarney · 2 years

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How about another one. This time a Great Western:

Pendennis of Castle

[note i polyship Scotsman x Truro x Pendennis so expect that to pop up.]

Pendennis here is hot tempered and easy to anger type, the pure emotion Scot’s in-between and Truro’s calculative calm and of course one of the few engines to travel or be allocated outside of the UK and basically had a rivals to friends to lovers thing with the two.

I can’t really call them a Tsundere cause while they are standoffish and tend to be in denial of their romantic feelings i just don’t see them going as far as to call either engines anything (seriously) demeaning or do the usual shit Tsunderes usually do.

While they are indeed a Great Western engine, for this one i won’t include Duck and/or Oliver because honestly City of Truro’s already got that covered.

This imaginary episode instead has Pendennis interacting with Shane, while i there are obvious historical inaccuracies for the purposes of this story lets pretend it happened and/or is possible :]

so you know how Pendennis Castle was in Australia for like a while yeah thats how that happens. So Pendennis is physically and mentally not in the best shape at this time and is just generally not having a fun time, Shane notices that “Hey this newly acquired engine isn’t doing too good let me do a check on them.” and he does but Pendennis gets really defensive and snappy with Shane and he kinda backs off for a while to wait.

He comes back when most of their repairs are done and it’s like a couple days or hours before they get moved, Shane tries to get a bit of small talk out of Pendennis and they are surprisingly a little more nicer this time around, so the two chat about origin stories and it’s mainly Shane getting interested in the castle’s stories about the GWR.

A couple excursions later they end up meeting Shane again and he’s like “Aight so this OTHER British locomotive is gonna come to here.” and Penny just shrugs it off cause they are also a British locomotive that came to here and y’know other steamers from the UK have made trips to like the US or something and then they ask who the visitor is and Shane’s like “Oh Britain’s most famous steam locomotive!”

Pendennis then realises that oh shit, Flying Scotsman aka the crush they have constantly denied their romantic feelings towards to is coming to Australia.

When Shane sees that shocked look on Pendennis he’s like “You know him?” “OF COURSE I DO HE WAS MY RIVAL!”

and then they leave.

Before the tour but after Pendennis knows they are approached by 3801 who is basically Australia’s Flying Scotsman because “Oi so 520 told me that you know a little bit on Scot so i’m mainly approaching you to know what to expect from them.”

“Expect him to not stop talking.” they say, 3801 couldn’t place their tone but he swore he could hear just the smallest bit of affection in that.

“Is that it?”

“Yes.”

It’s basically a ‘I’m gonna finally confess to my crush after like years of waiting’ moment so when the two finally meet again they’re both just being sad emotional saps to each other.

When Soctsman says that he's a thing with Truro, Pendennis is obviously a bit sad but also understanding and then Scot also puts forth the idea of the Three of Them being a thing. And like, Yeah I guess I'm gonna become a thing with Scot and Truro.

The (temporary) goodbye stings of course, they don't know if they're Ever going to go back.

Come the time where they Do go back they're also a bit sad cause they struck a small friendship with the locomotives in Australia like Shane and the many Diesels they'd encountered. They promise that they'll try to keep in contact with them if possible maybe send a letter or two.

This is already getting long so let's just say that they went on a couple dates with Truro and then they finally become a throuple but obviously becomes a long distance one.

#answer #ttte #Pendennis Castle #ttte shane #wow this was longer than expected i just wrote a whole chapter for a story

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conceptuaiizing · 4 years

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I did EAs job for them and created a hypothetical teen-centered game pack. (Complete with jobs, aspirations, and events!)

All of the credit for this goes to this amazing person: @silent-spirits The original post can be found on Reddit. THIS IS AMAZING.

Teens need more in-game. They basically are just adults who don't work and it's really sad. I think teens could be one of the best life stages to play but there as of now just isn't enough for them to do. So I tried to brainstorm some ideas for a game pack based on them. Would love to hear your thoughts! If you have more ideas please tell me!

I wanted the main selling point for this pack to be an all-new group of teen-only aspirations, jobs, events, and interactions. This focuses more on the gameplay between teens than it does their interactions with adults such as parenthood.

I realize I've put more in this game pack idea than most expansion packs but listen I'm desperate for teen content and I ain't stingy the more the merrier.

Also, I know a lot of this would be cool as a free update but I decided to still put it here because it fits the theme okay.

New School Option:

Private vs Public School

When your sim becomes a teen the guardian will choose to send them to either a private or a public school. I think its ridiculous a family making $1,000s a day each sends their kids to the exact same school as families pushing $1,000 max all together. Obviously it happens in some cases but not too often.

Sims going to private schools have to pay money to do so and wear uniforms. They also have higher chance of getting scouted by universities cause that's life ya know.

Sims going to public schools don't have to pay or wear a uniform. They have a lower chance of being scouted but as a result, have a higher chance of getting a full-ride when they are because they have lower incomes typically.

Sims from the two become rivals and will play each other in games and other events like in University

Teen Only Aspirations:

Valedictorian

Reward Trait: Overachiever

Must not only have an A in high school along with high mental skill but also must be involved in some social activity. This would boost mental and social skills as a teen and once they get the trait they get two benefits. First, they have a higher chance of getting into a distinguished degree program in discover university if you have it. Otherwise, it allows adult sims to choose the socialize option while at work and still gain not lose promotion progress as an overachiever would have mastered the balance of work and socializing.

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Prom Queen/King

Reward Trait: Social Royalty

Focuses on mostly social but also creative skills. Sims must be friends with at least 7 teens and introduce themselves to at least 15. They also have to gain skills specifically in painting and charisma because they would be campaigning as a Prom Queen/King to other teens. Allows them to create posters to put up around venues with the teen hangout trait and they have a new school interaction to "gather support" for their campaign. Ties into the new prom event and allows sims to ask a teen to be the person they run with.

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Mr / Miss Evans

Reward Trait: Sole Lead

Your sim better be ready to bop til they drop with this creative aspiration. This focuses on sims who wish to go into acting, comedy, or music careers. Basically anything involving the big stage. Your sim will need to gain skills in the social categories as well as acting and dancing. Ties into the new school rabbit hole play event where sims can try out after school as they need to get one lead role at least to complete the drama route. They must choose to either be in the play (drama), be in band (music), or being in an improv club (comedy). This allows teen sims to have various interactions with other teens like "discourage from trying out" or "bost about being the lead." Sims who specifically wish to pursue music can join the after school band event which will be at stadiums for performances. Sims with the Sole Lead trait having higher success in stage-related careers, getting into the distinguished drama degree, and can mentor sims in related skills as long as they are a higher level (they don't have to be maxed out)

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Mandatory Participant

Reward Trait: Fighter of the System

For sims who are only at school because its a legal requirement. Sims boost all skill categories in this aspiration but the main focus is mischief and athletism (as they need to escape and play pranks). Sims in this aspiration will skip school with friends, crash prom, and skip their graduation ceremony. They also can't have more than a B in their class and must have a part-time job. This is for sims who believe they don't need school and are able to learn everything themselves. Sims focus on learning skills from books and mentors as well as a part-time career. Sims with the Fighter of the System trait earn higher for freelance, plopsy, and programming jobs as they don't want to work for the man. They also will have a harder time befriending those in the politician and education careers.

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Future 1%

Reward Trait: Big Brain

These teens aspire to be like Elon Musk or Jeff Besos aka the top of the top. Focusing on mental and social skills sims must reach the highest rank of a part-time job in either office assistant, tech intern, or tutor. Sims must also max out at least one skill by the time they become a young adult. Sims who get the Big Brain trait will have a boost to career/degrees related to the law, engineering, technology, and business careers. They also earn a new interaction to "destroy a sim with facts and logic" in the mean category.

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Advisors Pet

Reward Trait: Flexible

These are for the teens who have absolutely zero idea about what they want to do in life. Sims in this aspiration will need to quit at least one part-time job for another, have 7+ in at last 3 skills, and need to have a best friend. Sims will also need to do interactions such as "ponder about future" and "ask sim future plans" to get ideas. Sims with the Flexible trait will not get upset if they switch careers/degrees and have the ability to switch their degree mid-semester, unlike other sims.

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Future "Influencer"

Reward Trait: Attention Wench

For your classic insufferable teens dead set on being the next biggest youtuber, steamer, or simstagram model. Social media is fully opened up to all teen-elders (you don't have to be in the social media career to get all the options) and teens will have to grind for the numbers. Sims also can do interactions such as "ask for shoutouts," "invite to be in video," or "ask if photoshop looks real." These sims don't care about school much and focus on building up social skills. Due to their constant social media grind, they often will annoy other sims and if they annoy another influencer they can get in a social media drama. If they complete the aspiration they get the Attention Wench trait which makes them less embarrassed, gives a bonus to social media success, and makes them more successful at apologizing because they simply made a serious and severe lapse in their judgment.

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Teen-Only Careers:

Office Assistant

Gain experience in social and mental skills by working in a local office. Levels include paperboy/girl, secretary, intern, and future hire. Sims who make it to the future hire level will get offered to join the business career and gain promotions easier immediately when they grow up which will start them 2 levels ahead. However, they lose this opportunity if they goto University.

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Tech Intern

Sims must have at least 3 levels in programming to apply for this job. Gain experience in programming and logic. There aren't any levels (just bonuses) and the higher the bonus the higher signing bonus they will get if they immediately join the programming career. Like the OA they lose the opportunity if they choose to go to Uni instead of being hired by the company.

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Tutor

Sims must have 5 levels in at least 3 skills to be eligible to become a tutor. Sims gain skills in charisma, research and debate, and writing while working. They also will befriend the student they are tutoring. Becoming a tutor will give sims a bonus to the Valedvitorian aspiration and will also boost them in applying for distinguished degrees.

Note

I wanted to add more careers but I felt there are so many that shouldn't be locked purely behind a teen age. So I figured id stick to careers that actually hold benefits for teens in the future than simple pocket money ones.

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Events:

Prom

-Prom is an event that takes place at a lounge venue during a teen's lifespan much to the nature of the talent show event. Your sim will get notified when Prom begins and they can choose between three options, skip prom, attend, or show up late to crash it. When your sim travels to the venue for Prom they will change into formal gear (unless they showed up later to crash it then they'd be in normal clothes or a special outfit your choice) and have goals like any other event. Other teens that your sim know will be there and the venue will only have teens minus any workers at the venue or chaperons.

-Sims can dance with their date (who they must ask out before prom), try and steal someone else's date (and risk a fight), dance with friends (in case they went alone), take pictures together, and a prom king and queen/king announcement will be made.

-If your sims there to crash it they can mess with the music, steal the food, and even get up on stage to crash the prom royalty announcement. If you go as far as crashing the announcement you will have a little timer that pops up which is your time to escape the venue before the chaperons get you. If you successfully leave without getting got you will have a crown in your inventory and will receive a confident moodlet. If you get caught you get no crown and your guardian is called giving the teen an embarrassed moodlet and the guardian an angry one. Both however result in getting suspended for one day (they stay home) as well as a drop in school performance.

-The day after prom your sim will get texts from their friends regarding prom. If your sim went it will be about what happened there or someone asking since they didn't go. If your sim chooses to crash it they will either get congratulated by their friends for having the guts to do it or the prom queen/king will text them angrily. If your sim didn't go the others will inform them about what happened.

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Graduation

Graduation is much like the one in University where you only get it if you get at least a C and it is a rabbit hole. Your sim can choose to go or skip both results in getting a high school diploma either way. If your sim goes they will show up to the stadium in their uniform with their family if they choose to and will disappear. During the graduation a few things will pop up asking for a choice such as "your friend's name has been called do you A) Scream loudly or B) Act natural" or "your walking to receive your diploma do you A) Do something crazy or B) Act natural." Afterward, your sim will have a confident/happy moodlet and so will whoever attends. They will have time to mingle with the other teens and their families before being asked if they wish to bring their friends over to their house for a party.

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Stadium

-Where sims go for graduation and athletic careers

-Allows sims outside University to go to sports games

-Includes NPCs that are food vendors, players, etc.

-Can be large football stadiums or a small town local one

-If a game or graduation is not occurring sims can play soccer, football, lacrosse, etc with each other on the felid

-Band kids will go here for performances

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After School Activities

Plays

-Anyone can try out for the play (as an actor, tech, or designer) and it happens twice in a teen sims lifespan. If your sim is high enough in acting to get a call back they will be able to choose a specific role to try out for and have the chance of being an understudy if they are beat out. Sims who choose to apply for a tech role will get it instantly. Sims who apply for a designer must have at least a level 3 in painting to receive it.

-If a sim is in production, no matter what aspect they will have to go to practice daily. They also must practice on their own and can do so with others. During practice, they will meet other teens and improve on skills related to what they chose. Sims can also ask others to go watch the play.

-After the play, you will find out how well your sim did relating to how much they practiced/the level. Sims who did great will get a moodlet bonus while sims who didn't will get a negative moodlet. Sims who did poorly also have consequences. If they acted badly they cant apply for the lead in the next play, if their tech or design they won't be allowed to participate next play.

-The night of the play sims and whoever they invited will travel to it as a rabbit hole.

-Allows for sims in the acting branch to get scouted by a college scout and will receive a college scholarship potentially.

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Sports

-Sims can apply for a sports team in various sports.

-All are rabbit hole except for soccer, football, and lacrosse which can be played at the stadium for practice

-Adds more variety of sports equipment that can be used by child-elders (which should also be a free update js)

-Sims on the sports team use the same system as the soccer team from DU

-Like the plays, sims have the ability to get scouted and they can either get a scholarship or if they decide to pursue an athletic-related degree a full ride

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Band

-Adds more instruments (which should be a free update)

-Sims must audition to be in the band and whether they practice or not will mean whether or not their position in the band increases

-Perform in their own rabbit hole events and at sports games for the highschool

-Can also get scouted which can result in scholarships

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Clubs

-Sims can also join various rabbit hole clubs such as anime club, chess club, social related issues clubs, cooking club, d&d club, etc you get the point

-Clubs happen after school but do not occur every single day some might be once a week while other might be three times which allows teens to either join multiple clubs or have time to do a job or simply their homework

-Clubs do not result in possible scholarships but they do increase skills and allow sims to meet friends

-Some clubs will have special weekend events like bake sales or trips

-Being an active club member will increase your sims chances of getting into a distinguished degree as they will look better to the schools

School Trips

-Teens will come home some days and be notified there is a school trip occurring the next day which can either be educational (a museum for example) or for fun (the beach, park, etc)

-If your sims grades are lower than a B they will not be allowed to go

-Sims must have a signed permission slip to attend the trip. When they get home they can ask their guardian to sign it (if you have parenthood and your sims not the best kid their guardian will be more likely to refuse) or if their mischief is high enough they can forge it

-Sims who forge a signature can get caught, sent home, and lose school performance while causing their guardian to get an angry moodlet

-If you have a vacation park (Jungle Adventure or Outdoor Retreat) and your sim has an A they will get the option for an overnight school trip

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Cuddle Buddies (1/?)

"Cuddle Buddies: professional platonic cuddling therapy services for the busy modern professional" are an entirely legitimate organization serving the touch-starved. Look, it's just been a long time since Steve's been in a relationship, and a guy has needs, you know? Sometimes after a long day of being a strong, hard-nosed solicitor, weathering insults and attacks from the opposing counsel and your own coworkers, you just want to have someone stroke your hair and tell you you're good. Bucky loves his job as a professional cuddler, providing non-romantic physical touch to people that need it, and when his new client turns out to be a pint-sized spitfire with a smile to die for, that's just a bonus.

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"Rumlow, if I wake up tomorrow to find out that you've thrown my client on an airplane and deported her in the middle of the night I will have your ass in front of the bar association before you can blink," barked Steve into the phone held between his ear and shoulder, trying to get his keys out of his pocket one-handed. "You really think they're going to let this slide after last time?"

He paused for a second as the person on the other end of the line made a few abortive attempts at a response, then cut him off. "I'm turning off my phone now. If you still want to talk in the morning after considering my offer you can call me then, but if you pull any of your bullshit in the meantime, I will fucking ruin you."

Steve hung up the call with a flourish and shouldered his front door open, throwing his phone into a basket on an occasional table before closing the door behind him and leaning against it, rubbing his eyes exhaustedly. Being a hard-ass human rights lawyer was all very well and good during the work day, but by the time he got home Steve was more than ready to shed his tough persona and let himself be soft.

The suit jacket was the first to go, shrugged off his slim shoulders and slipped onto a hanger. Then, his smart, shiny shoes were slipped off and replaced with warm, thick socks. He swapped his starched shirt for an old, lived-in hoodie, and his neatly pressed slacks for sweatpants. His black briefcase found a home in the spare room he used as an office, and he shut the door after it, mentally shutting away his work life. He ran his hand through his smartly-combed hair to muss it up and rolled his shoulders back, taking a few deep breaths and letting the stress of his day roll off him.

He wandered around the living room, picking up a blanket from the steamer trunk by the window, drawing the curtains, and switching on the electric fireplace which filled the space with warmth and low, flickering light. He picked up his personal phone from the coffee table and sent a quick text to Sam to let him know he made it home safely, sent a thumbs up to Darcy in response to a terrible meme she'd sent him, and briefly considered video calling Peggy before remembering that she was in a conference in Singapore.

He flopped down onto the couch and wrapped himself up tight in the blanket, enjoying its weight on his shoulders. Opening his laptop, he coughed in embarrassment when the tab that he'd opened in a fit of loneliness last night popped up. "Cuddle Buddies: professional platonic cuddling therapy services for the busy modern professional" seemed to be an entirely legitimate organization serving the touch-starved, and they had excellent reviews.

Look, it's just been a long time since Steve's been in a relationship, and a guy has needs, you know? Sometimes after a long day of being a strong, hard-nosed solicitor, weathering insults and attacks from the opposing counsel and your own coworkers, you just want to have someone stroke your hair and tell you you're good. Steve did his best to keep his work and home lives separate, but lately it was getting difficult to switch off from his worries when he was lying in bed at night, going over details from his cases while he tossed and turned on his pillows.

He scrolled through the information on the website one more time, thinking about how it might feel to invite a stranger into his home to cuddle him. Would it be uncomfortable? Would they think he was pathetic?

Putting aside the laptop for a minute, he ambled back into the kitchen to re-heat some shepherd's pie and put on the kettle for a cup of tea, climbing on a step stool to reach the mugs. His fingers and toes still a little chilly from the crisp autumn evening outside, he decided to fill up a hot water bottle, tucking it carefully into its fluffy case and holding it under his arm as he brought his dinner and drink back to the table. After a couple of bites of the pie, he pulled out a neat little wicker basket from under the table and took out his evening medications. Tapping the pills into his hand, he swallowed them with a gulp of tea and took a couple of huffs of his steroid inhaler for good measure, before getting back to his meal.

Steve may have lost the genetic lottery when it came to his height and his abysmal health, but the gods had seen fit to bless him with more than his share of sheer, bloody-minded scrappiness, which he felt more than made up for it.

Once he'd cleared the plate away and made himself a second cuppa, he opened up a book on his e-reader and held the comforting, warm weight of the hot water bottle to his chest, wondering idly, not for the first time, whether he should get a cat. He was a couple of chapters into a mediocre romance novel when he started tapping his fingers, thinking.

After a brief moment of indecision, he grabbed the laptop with renewed certainty and began to type a request into the website.

Bucky was just waving goodbye to Nat as he walked away from their session when his phone chimed, alerting him that there was a new customer inquiry that the agency wanted him to look at.

Maria: 28 yo man in Red Hook interested in trying cuddle therapy to help with work stress. Would prefer male therapist. Due to asthma, no cologne or scented products, and non-smokers only.

He smiled, and shot off a quick affirmative response. Maria often sent him their new clients - there was something about him that reassured people if they felt a little unsure about the services. Bucky was perfectly happy with his chosen profession - non-romantic physical touch was, in his opinion, essential for a happy life, and he got to provide it to people that needed it. Bucky liked to observe people and through his job he'd met a wide array of curious characters, so the work was never boring.

Also, the pay was amazing and Alpine would only eat the expensive cat food, so there was that.

He continued on his journey, enjoying the changing leaves on the trees around him and the chill in the air. Just as he was about to step onto the subway, his phone buzzed again, and after he found a seat he saw that Maria had sent him the phone number for his new client. He sent off his standard greeting straight away, eager to get his schedule firmed up.

Bucky: Hi Steve, this is Bucky from the Cuddle Buddies agency. When works for you for our first meeting? Looking forward to working with you!

Steve: Thanks for getting back to me. Saturday evening would be best for my schedule. Can I pay the $80 fee via bank transfer? -Steven Grant Rogers, Shield Solicitors

The response came immediately, and was far more businesslike than his usual interactions with clients. Still, Bucky could be businesslike. He even owned a tie.

Bucky: You sure can - the agency should send you out a contract tonight with the bank details. I can do Saturday at 7 if that suits.

Steve: Saturday at 7 sounds fine. What are the terms of the contract?

Of course, Mr. Lawyer Man wanted to know about the contract.

Bucky: It lays out what to expect in our interactions - we provide purely non-sexual services - as well as how to deal with cancellations, how we protect your privacy, and the billing structure.

Steve: Thank you. I look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

Bucky shook his head, wondering how this stuffy, formal guy was going to act during their cuddle session.

Steve didn't have the opportunity to start feeling anxious about his cuddle appointment because the negotiations with the lawyers at the ICE detention center took up every moment of his time. He was wrapping up his conversation with a client via email in his home office when his alarm chimed to let him know that he had half an hour until Bucky arrived.

After stretching his arms over his head, wincing at the tightness of his shoulders after slouching all day, he stripped out of the pajamas he was still wearing and indulged in a long, hot shower, scrubbing away his stress and emerging pink-cheeked and fluffy-haired. In his bedroom, he changed into a soft blue flannel shirt and a pair of pants that looked like slacks but felt like sweatpants, and another pair of his warm, fuzzy socks.

Pacing around his living room, his nerves ramping up, he selected a different blanket to leave ready on the couch and checked twice on his selection of teas. He had just put the kettle on to boil when the buzzer sounded.

On opening the door, he was immediately reassured to see that Bucky had a friendly, engaging grin, and was wearing a soft, knitted sweater. He held out a hand to shake and then immediately felt like an idiot, but Bucky just grasped Steve's cold hand with his warm one and squeezed it.

"Hi, you must be Steve," said Bucky with a pleasant Brooklyn drawl. Without being asked, he pulled a Cuddle Buddies ID card out of his pocket and handed it over to Steve, who checked the details on it and handed it back.

"Nice to meet you," said Steve stiffly. "Please, come on in. I'm just making a cup of mint tea, do you want one?"

"That'd be perfect, Steve. Mind if I take my shoes off?"

"Go ahead," replied Steve with a thin smile, attending to the whistling kettle.

"Thanks," said Bucky when he accepted his cup of tea. Steve couldn't help but notice that Bucky was wearing mis-matched but co-ordinating socks, one with red stars on a white background, and the other with white stars on a red background. He ushered Bucky to take a seat on the couch and sat in the armchair opposite. Bucky's posture was loose and open, but Steve was sitting bolt upright and jiggling his leg nervously. Fortunately, Bucky chose to take the lead in the conversation.

"So, I usually start first sessions with clients by talking about what your goals are for therapy," he began with a reassuring smile. "For example, some clients are looking to feel more comfortable with physical touch, some want to get over a breakup, or reduce stress, and some are just looking for companionship."

"I guess the companionship and stress things," said Steve after thinking for a moment. "My job takes a lot out of me, so I don't really have the time to pursue a relationship, but I do miss that human touch."

Bucky smiled gently, as though what Steve had said wasn't anything out of the ordinary. "What do you do?"

"I'm a lawyer, I mostly represent people who are in danger of deportation," said Steve automatically.

"That sounds rewarding," replied Bucky encouragingly.

"It is," agreed Steve, "but it's incredibly draining. I have to be so hard and tough all the time. Sometimes I think it would be nice to just be..." He tailed off, unsure how to finish his sentence.

"Soft?" supplied Bucky.

Steve smiled, feeling more comfortable despite his misgivings. "Yeah."

"Thank you for being so open with me, Steve," said Bucky, reaching over to squeeze Steve's knee. "If you don't have a particular preference for how we start, how about you join me on the couch and I put my arms around you. Does that sound good?"

Suddenly shy, Steve nodded and moved to sit next to Bucky, who immediately wrapped his big arms around Steve's shoulders and pulled Steve into his broad chest. As requested, Bucky wasn't wearing any fragrance, but he still smelled good, like fresh laundry and crisp autumn air, with an undercurrent of clean skin.

As he relaxed into Bucky's embrace, Steve tried to remember the last time he'd been held so gently. He was a regular recipient of Sam's big bear hugs and Darcy's chest-crushing squeezes, but he hadn't had a long-term romantic partner since law school, and his career didn't leave him a lot of free time to look for one.

"How does that feel?" asked Bucky in a low, soothing voice, gently rubbing at Steve's shoulder.

"Really good," breathed Steve.

"I'm glad," said Bucky gently. "How about I lie down on my back here and you snuggle up to my chest?"

Steve nodded his assent and Bucky released him slowly, and then rolled over to lie along the couch, opening up his arms so that Steve could slot himself in to rest his head on Bucky's warm chest. The knit of his sweater was soft against Steve's face, and one of Bucky's big hands came up to cup the back of Steve's head, rubbing small circles at the base of his skull with his fingertips.

"Thanks for not wearing cologne," said Steve, sounding muffled.

"Pal, I think you sneezing in my face would be worse for me than for you," laughed Bucky, the sound rumbling through his chest.

"It's not my sexiest move," agreed Steve, burrowing deeper into the soft warmth of Bucky's body.

Steve hadn't expected that conversation would carry on easily while they were cuddling - he predicted awkward silences and a feeling of general embarrassment - but they continued chatting while Bucky carded his fingers through Steve's hair, and he felt himself dropping deeper and deeper into a calm state of relaxation.

"So why'd you become a lawyer?" asked Bucky in a low voice, barely breaking into the spell he was casting over Steve.

"Ma came over here from Ireland to work as a nurse," replied Steve drowsily, "and when my pa died, she ran into some trouble with some of her immigration paperwork. There was a lawyer who worked pro bono to stop her from getting deported... the guy really changed our lives."

"So now you help other people the same way."

"I try to. How'd you get into professional cuddling?"

"After I got out of the army, I used to go for counseling sessions at the VA. Took a couple of years, but eventually I started on a course to be a counselor myself. A lot of those guys are so touch-starved, you know? My friend got the idea to start up a cuddling service and I jumped at the chance. It's been my full-time job for three years now."

Digesting this information, Steve was silent for a moment. He wouldn't have pegged Bucky as a soldier given how open and relaxed he was, but Sam didn't seem like an air force pilot, so you never knew. He cast around for a follow-up question. "Are there a lot of cuddling agencies in the world?" he settled on eventually.

"Oh yeah, it's a real growth industry. There's even a book called the Cuddle Sutra."

Steve scoffed. "You're kidding me, people write books about this stuff?"

Bucky cuffed him gently on the back of the head. "Shut up, punk. That's my profession you're besmirching."

"Are you allowed to tell your clients to shut up?" smirked Steve, never happier than when he was being a little shit.

"Only if they're being a punk," grumbled Bucky, wrapping an arm around the back of Steve's shoulders to pull him closer.

Over the course of the next forty five minutes, Steve learned more about Bucky's family, his asshole cat, his collection of semi-dead succulent plants, and his opinions on the present administration of the country. Bucky managed to wheedle Steve into talking about the bullying he faced at work, the stress of not having as many resources as he needed to help everyone he worked with - and he very nearly managed to get him to disclose his mother's recipe for shepherd's pie, and was only stopped by the threat that the ghost of Sarah Rogers would haunt him until he died.

Between the cozy warmth of Bucky's body, the soothing cadence of his voice, and the way his minty breath ghosted over Steve's forehead when he chuckled, Steve was pretty much in heaven, wrapped up in comfort. When Bucky's phone started to vibrate in his pocket, they both let out a little noise of annoyance.

"'Fraid that's my alarm. How'd you enjoy your first session?" asked Bucky, still stroking lines down Steve's back.

Steve hummed contentedly. "Worth every penny," he replied, sitting up and stretching his arms over his head.

"I'm really glad," said Bucky sincerely, squeezing his shoulder before standing up and heading towards his shoes. "Same time next week?"

"That'd be perfect. Thanks, Bucky. For everything."

"No problem," he replied with a genuine grin, fishing his phone out of his pocket. "Now I'd better call Maria before she gets the cops after me to make sure I haven't been murdered in a back alley somewhere."

"I'm glad they care so much about your safety."

"I love my job," laughed Bucky as he let himself out the front door, waving goodbye to Steve as he put the phone to his ear.

Steve spent some time smiling and waving like a goof until Bucky rounded the corner, at which point he finally shook himself awake and shut and locked his door. It was only eight PM but after a few nights of fractured sleep he was ready to follow his relaxed, sleepy feeling straight to bed.

After he pottered around the room, straightening up and putting things away, he brushed his teeth and jumped onto his big, comfortable bed, where he rolled himself up in his comforter like a burrito. He was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

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2. Steaming vegetables is the best method of preparation. This softens them, makes them easier to chew, and preserves more of the vitamins and minerals than boiling. A steamer basket is cheap and by cooking fruits and vegetables in it, you'll be sure of keeping the nutrients in the food, instead of in the cooking water.

3. To puree your foods, you can use a fork, a food mill or blender. A blender quickly purees almost anything into the finest consistency. When your baby first starts on solids, you'll be pureeing things to a very fine consistency and, as baby gets a little older, you will make foods a little coarser. You may wish to buy a food mill which comes in large and small sizes. It is very handy and inexpensive. The food mill strains most cooked foods to a very smooth consistency, although meats can be a problem as they will have a coarser texture. Remember all the tools you need to make baby food are probably already in your kitchen.

4. You can prepare large amounts of foods at once and freeze them. Take your prepared foods and plop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Freeze the plops right away and then take them off the sheet when they are frozen and put them into plastic bags. You can also freeze the food in plastic "pop out" ice cube trays. Small tupperware jars with lids serve the same purpose and stack easily. Label and date the packages rotate them putting the most recently frozen foods behind the previously frozen ones. Frozen baby foods can be stored for up to two months.

5. When you take frozen foods out for baby, warm the food in a cup placed in a saucepan of boiling water with a lid on. If you use a microwave to thaw or warm baby food, be sure to stir the food well to avoid hot pockets.

6. Cereals are typically the first foods given to a baby because they contain lots of iron. You can prepare your own, by running oatmeal through your blender. Fruits are generally given next. Except for raw, mashed banana, you will need to cook all other fruits till they are soft.

7. Try making your own apple sauce and pear sauce; don't add any sugar, as these fruits are sweet enough on their own. You can also peel peaches, plums and apricots and boil or steam them.

8. Buy and use organic fruits and vegetables. Use fresh and organic vegetables whenever possible in order to provide the best nutrition and flavor for your baby. Your baby deserves pesticide-free foods. Frozen vegetables are better to use than canned.

9. Yogurt, mashed cottage cheese, mashed pumpkin, baked potato, avocado and tofu (oriental soy bean curd) are all popular with babies. One good idea is to blend together cottage cheese, banana and fresh orange juice - delicious!

10. Meats should be added slowly. They can be boiled or broiled, then put in the blender with a little milk and perhaps banana or cream of rice to get the right consistency. Chicken is generally the first meat baby is introduced to and usually goes down fairly well.

11. There is no rush to start your baby on solid foods. Milk is his most important food. Your doctor's recommendations and your own intuition will help you to know when to begin introducing solids to your baby's diet. Introducing solids prepares the baby for the transition to adult food and offers further vitamins and minerals as the baby grows. Always remember to be patient with your baby and allow at least a few days between newly added foods to make sure the baby doesn't suffer any reactions.

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