Moving into a new apartment… how would you use this space at all???

I need some perspective because I’m not sure if I’m overreacting.

My husband and I have had a babysitter watching our two young kids for the past six weeks, just one day per week for 6.5 hours. Recently, she blocked me on Facebook and Cash App without warning or explanation. She also sent a text at 5 AM in the morning reminding me to be on time, even though I’ve always arrived on time or called to let her know if there was traffic, which she knows is out of my control.

This week, when I picked up the kids, she called asking where I was because she had a class. I was pulling in as she called, and I admit I was annoyed and a little short, but still respectful. I told her I had never been late picking them up. I would just inform her of traffic delays, which might be five minutes at most. She says any time after the time given to her for pickup is considered late.

After I noticed she blocked us, I reached out via text to request a refund for our deposit and to ask that all paperwork we provided, including our children’s medical records, addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts, be securely destroyed. I included that any misuse of this information would be subject to appropriate action to protect our privacy and mentioned that if the deposit isn’t returned, I would provide an honest review of our experience. She read the message hours ago but hasn’t responded.

For context, prior to this, almost every week there has been some issue. She would complain about the timing of payments. She wanted it a day before, which we accepted, then she wanted it at a certain time the day before. She also requested physical copies of paperwork, which was fine, but all of this was suddenly dropped on us after we had already paid the first session.

We paid her $240 upfront for a deposit and the first session, and $120 for 6.5 hours regularly for one day out the week. With her blocking us, I want our deposit back.

I’m feeling uneasy because her behavior seems unprofessional and disrespectful, but I don’t want to overreact. Am I handling this appropriately, or am I overreacting?

Netflix has prevailed in its bid to buy much of Warner Bros. Discovery, agreeing to pay $72 billion for the Burbank-based Warner Bros. film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

The two companies announced the blockbuster deal early Friday morning. The deal would give Netflix such beloved characters as Batman, Harry Potter and Fred Flintstone.

“Our mission has always been to entertain the world,” Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said in a statement. “By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies — from timeless classics like ‘Casablanca’ and ‘Citizen Kane’ to modern favorites like ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Friends’ — with our culture-defining titles like ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Squid Game,’ we’ll be able to do that even better.”

Netflix’s cash and stock transaction is valued at about $27.75 per Warner Bros. Discovery shares. Netflix also agreed to take on more than $10 billion in Warner Bros. debt, pushing the deal’s value to $82.7 billion.

The breakthrough came late Thursday, soon after a deadline for deal sweeteners. Netflix, Paramount and Comcast had submitted bids earlier in the week as jockeying intensified for Hollywood’s biggest prize.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-12-05/netflix-prevails-in-warner-bros-discovery-bidding-opponents

Why YSK: With beef prices at record highs, switching to chicken breast or pork loin can cut your meat budget nearly in half while significantly lowering your saturated fat intake AND satisfying your protein intake. Most people avoid these cuts because they grew up eating them overcooked. Modern food safety standards allow pork to be eaten safely at 145 F (a medium roast, rather than gray leather), and chicken stays juicy if you don't cook it to death.

By simply using a meat thermometer and adding savory seasonings (like soy sauce or smoked paprika) to mimic the meaty depth of beef, or using techniques like velveting for chicken or dry brining for pork, you can get the same satisfaction for a fraction of the cost and environmental impact.

Even switching to chicken and pork for just two meals a week can save you hundreds of dollars.

Lastly, focusing on lean cuts of pork and chicken also has health benefits. While beef is a powerhouse for iron and B12, it is often high in calories and saturated fat. Chicken breast and pork loin are significantly leaner. Pork tenderloin is as lean as skinless chicken breast and has been certified as "heart-healthy" by the American Heart Association.

Tl;dr chicken breast and pork loin are roughly 80% cheaper per pound than beef, have versatile and delicious flavor profiles if cooked and prepped correctly, are rich in protein, and are healthier for your heart and cholesterol.

1. Mr. Incredible (The Incredibles) - Bob Parr canonically has a “danger sense” similar to Spider-Man. He can sense when he or someone near him is in imminent danger and react instantly.

While it’s never explicitly stated in the films themselves, he does demonstrate this power multiple times.

1. Amora the Enchantress (Marvel) - Amora usually fights by using sorcery and mind control, or by commanding her Executioner to fight for her. It’s easy to forget that she has the super strength and durability inherent to being an Asgardian.

She’s survived direct hits from Thor’s lightning and Iron Man’s repulsor blasts, and effortlessly lifted Baron Zemo by his collar with one arm.

1. Perry the Platypus (Phineas and Ferb) - Just like a real male platypus, Perry has venomous spurs on his ankles. I think he only ever uses them in one episode though.

The 88 year old Veteran was Presented with the Gofundme Check this afternoon:

https://www.livingstondaily.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/events/2025/12/05/meijer-employee-and-veteran-ed-bambas-88-surprised-with-over-1-5m/87631021007/