#family friendly cities

[thiscitylife]

Making space for children

One of my vivid childhood memories is of mundane trips that my mom and I would make to Vancity, the local bank. While she did her banking, I remember always playing with a Fischer Price phone at a kids table full of toys located near the tellers. Back in the 1980s, these kids tables were often found in doctor and dentist offices. But, I rarely see them now that I have kids of my own.

That's why I was impressed when I walked into the new vegan bakery hotspot in my neighbourhood, To Live For, and found that the owner, Erin Ireland, had put a large kids table right in the centre of the bakery's seating area. The little table has crayons, colouring sheets, toys, and a collection of books about acceptance and kindness toward animals and humans.

Even though the bakery consistently has a lineup of vegan influencers out the door, eager to try Erin's vegan treats and sit in the small seating area, she has taken a large piece of real estate and designated it for little customers! I've been there several times with my kids and the table is always full of children colouring, reading and stacking blocks.

I know a lot of businesses are actively looking for ways to discourage children from being in their establishment. Erin has proven that you can welcome children and still have a lineup of hip influencers out your door. If businesses want to welcome families, all they have to do is set up a small table, some toys, and art supplies. It's low cost and may even be good for their bottom line.

[mariewaltonrealtor]

Plano makes top 5 on list of best cities in the U.S. to raise a family

Plano makes top 5 on list of best cities in the U.S. to raise a family

[heybiji]

I wanted a "damsel in distress" type NPC for a Masks: A New Generation (superhero teens) game I'm gonna run for some friends, so I made Joey Luna, dumb emo boy who is always stumbling into trouble and needs saving. He constantly shows up at school with new injuries.

[disneytva]

Disney Announces Jam-Packed D23 Fan Event Lineup With Many Animation, Muppets Panels And Screenings

With less than one month to go to the highly anticipated D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, Disney today revealed details about what fans will be able to experience at the Anaheim Convention Center during this sold-out event, which will include an outstanding lineup of over 230 panels and presentations, show floor offerings and Talent Central interactions. This announcement builds upon plans previously shared about this year’s D23 gathering, which is set to be bigger and better than ever before.

Animation on Stage at D23

30 Years of Toy Story Celebrate 30 Years of Toy Story with filmmakers and Pixar Legends as they reflect on the making of the groundbreaking classic nearly 30 years ago and share never-before-heard anecdotes about how the historic film came to be. Exploring New Parts of the Mind: Behind the Design of Inside Out 2 + a Dreamy Surprise! Join Inside Out 2 production designer Jason Deamer as he gives an in-depth look at designing the new emotions joining Headquarters as Riley enters teenagehood. And stick around for a special dreamy sneak peek of an upcoming Pixar series! Marvel Animation Sneak Peek See what’s coming next to Disney+ from Marvel Animation, with special guests and first looks at hotly anticipated series including Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, future seasons of What If…?, X-Men ’97, and more! The Animation Greats + Cast and Creator Sessions featuring Bob’s Burgers, Futurama and The Simpsons Presented by Hulu Animayhem & 20th Television Animation Four of the most influential creators in the world of animation — Matt Groening (The Simpsons, Futurama), Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, American Dad!), Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Loren Bouchard (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North) — come together for a historic and extraordinary conversation you won’t want to miss. Then, the voice talent and creative teams behind Bob’s Burgers, Futurama, and The Simpsons take the stage to entertain with clips, conversation, and fan Q&A. Whether you’re a longtime fan or an aspiring animator, this is a must-see panel for all! Behind the Summer Shenanigans with the Phineas and Ferb Creators Join Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the masterminds behind the beloved animated show Phineas and Ferb as they look back at the creation and legacy of this pop culture phenomenon. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and get ready to laugh! Making A Goofy Movie: The Road to Lake Destiny The creatives behind the A Goofy Movie phenomenon reunite, reminisce, and share clips from a new documentary about the incredible origin story of this beloved cult classic. Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel Join beloved Disney Channel stars on the Walt Disney Archives Stage for a look at some of the iconic series and movies that have created generations of fans. Stay tuned for laughs, fun and moments you won’t want to miss! Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation Screening Blast off for a hilarious outer-space adventure with a screening of the animated comedy Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation, introduced by the talented creative team, including creators and executive producers Chris and Shane Houghton. Restoring Disney Animation Classics Director of Restoration Kevin Schaeffer and Disney Animation artists Eric Goldberg and Michael Giaimo will delve into the history of Disney’s preservation program, showcase before-and-after clips, and share how classic films are brought back to life. The Muppets 70: A Glamorous Miss Piggy Retrospective Join Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline and The Muppets Producer Dani Iglesias for a fabulous look back on the past 70 years of the Muppets, but mostly Miss Piggy! We will dive into the vaults to uncover nostalgic artifacts along with how we preserve this collection today! Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – The Return of a Beloved Classic Wield the paintbrush once more in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed out this fall! Join Disney Games, Epic Mickey Creative Director Warren Spector, and more special guests, for a conversation that delves into how this beloved classic adventure came to life.

[armed-with-a-waffle-iron]

Is it just me? I always preferred New York City to Blüdhaven as Dick Grayson’s second city.

[ilovelin]

SpiderLin is still a thing right?

[mdemn]

yes, i love mde. yes, its my favorite of the mafia trilogy. yes, i can say with 100% conviction that objectively… tommy is not an interesting character. for him to be the protagonist, he sure does have no depth to his character written in the game

[mdmszee]

Mona Kaiser - Sim DL 🪴

as you guys know, this is the wonderful, carefree, and insanely beautiful sim I made a while back :)

in my recent post, I did promise you all that I will put her up for download and I’m truly excited to see how you’ll play with her (better not see her on some freaky sh*t like wicked whims bc that completely ruins her vibe 😭) !!

here is her backstory for those who are interested in playing with her the same way I did for a bit:

Meet Mona Kaiser, a spirited girl leaving her carefree farm life in Henford-on-Bagley for the city's bustling streets. Curiosity and excitement fuel her journey, embracing new experiences and forming unexpected friendships. Though she misses the rural serenity, Mona's tenacity and adaptability shine as she discovers herself amid the urban complexities. A story of growth and discovery unfolds as Mona navigates the city, carrying the essence of her countryside roots while embracing the opportunities that lie ahead..

I hope you have so much fun with her + I can’t wait to see the screenies, please don’t forget to tag me :)

if there are some outfits that are missing when you download her, please don’t hesitate to ask me!! I’ll try my best to find that cc for you - or you can create a better outfit for her, your choice my loves <3

DOWNLOAD 📁

gallery id: mdmszee

[1800duckhotline]

Now I really want to draww Dragica (salice's grandma) in the style of bg1 portraits... I can never get to the level of semi-realism in them bc my style is essentially still comic-book-y but I think it's a fun style exercise

[cosanostrapromo]

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 ; 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤.

Welcome to Cosa Nostra ; a discord rp server based in New York surrounding the city's four mafia crime families. Watch as the tensions rise between these otherwise peaceful alliances once their agreement with the city's officials begin to falter leading to suspicions rising on a higher level. Will the families make it out with their agreements intact? Or will there be blood shed? Greater than any fictional villains, the New York elite are the real monsters here. They hold the power that even most governments couldn't obtain, ultimately pulling every last string. Leaving no corner of this city untouched. No ones safe.

Cosa Nostra is a twenty one+ discord roleplay server. We consider it to be mature, multi-muse, crime roleplay. We want everyone to have creative freedom in this server, focusing on character development and world building. We aim to tell the stories of the criminals, government officials, police officers, and civilians finding themselves entangled in the darkness this city holds.

Come and join us here !

[dc-multiverse-week]

Earth-45: A world of massive corporate power. On this Earth, Clark Kent returned from a trip to Tibet with a few ideas he worked out with his friends, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen. The three were able to create a machine to bring ideas to life, but when their budget ran out they looked for corporate backing. Unfortunately they had to sign over control of the machine to Overcorp, who used it to create a living embodiment of their corporate creed, the horror known as Superdoom.

[mariewaltonrealtor]

Here are the most family-friendly cities in the country

Here are the most family-friendly cities in the country

Here are the most family-friendly cities in the country A new report from StorageCafe found Plano, Texas is the most family-friendly city in the United States.

[placidca]

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[pevensiechase]

Uh...hi??

Okay, why am I posting this like anybody is ever gonna read it?

But yeah. Hello there!

I'm pevensiechase!

My Ao3 username is Alexa_Etman, so I guess you can call me Alexa or Lexa. Heck, I'll even take Al. I s'ppose you could also call me "pevvie" or "chase", but it doesn't sound as natural. Edit: my family tumblr tree calls me "Lexi" <3

I'm very new to tumblr, so bear with me.

I'm apart of a family tree on tumblr

I write fanfiction, but I also dabble in fanart and graphic design (this usually consists of half-baked animatics, character line art, playlist covers, and book covers).

I do take commissions, but I have a life outside of tumblr, so I can't promise that they'll be speedy. Also, please keep everything PG.

Currently, I'm apart of these fandoms:

DC (Batfamily specifically)

Dsmp Qsmp

Star Wars (I don't like the sequels, but I won't come at you if you like them)

Clone Wars

Hunger Games

Lord of the Rings

Narnia

Percy Jackson

MCU

Keeper of the Lost Cities

All my art will be tagged with "my art", and all my random posts will be tagged as "mine" and "random thoughts"

Edit:

Other Tags: "alexa's takes" (stuff i say), "alexa's tags" (tag games), "alexa's asks" (asks), "alexa creates" (art/writing), “pevensie’s poetry” (for poetry, usually stuff I write in the tags), "lexi verse" is all things related to my writing/other AUs

My handle for Ao3 is the same (@pevensiechase). And yeahhhh. Feel free to drop by anytime, I guess.

Have a great day! 🪶

[bottleoflemons]

INSIDE: The First Revenant's thoughts on Light, Dark, and infamy

[trulyiamjustmaleficaring]

Sebastian Vael is such a profoundly lonely character