u/Emotional_Stress_201

Children's/pre-teen book series about princesses (I think)

This series has been stuck in my head for weeks, and my newly-adult self wants to read it again for nostalgia purposes.

The main character had a small group of friends. If I had to assume based on cliché, the main character is new in the first book. I remember the characters in this series were princesses and this was set in a princess school, but now I'm not entirely sure, since a lot of my memories from media consumed in my childhood get muddled up. If I recall correctly, one of the mean girls was named Diamond (don't think too much on this, though. I could be totally wrong and instead, be thinking of MLP). 'Diamond' had a friend (if I'm correct, she might have been her twin), who was one of those characters that would always back Diamond up and join subtly with the bullying and teasing.

One specific scene I remember is Diamond's friend/twin apologising to the main character and her friends for being mean through a letter. I'm not sure what book in the series this happened, though.

I'm not sure if there were any pictures in the book. If there were, the book would be more text-heavy, rather than something like DOAWK where it's an even split or picture-heavy.

Sorry if everything is so vague and uncertain, I genuinely don't remember much of the book apart from the letter scene which seemingly made a big impact on 8(ish)-year-old me. I appreciate anyone who is willing to help! Thanks.

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u/Emotional_Stress_201 — 25 days ago

Gift ideas for a mum who already has everything and doesn't like flowers or chocolates, etc.

It's mother's day today and I haven't gotten anything yet, unfortunately. I usually paint her something but I've been swamped with assignments (which are unfortunately due on or around today) so I haven't found the time to paint.

She's pretty picky with most things and she doesn't like the idea of flowers or chocolates or anything 'typical' for a present. I think she finds them tacky and unneeded. She also already has most things since she's a TEMU warrior (unfortunately, haha) and has bought multiple items that you only really need one of (e.g., clocks and earbuds). She also never wears jewelry, and judging from her comments about mine, she probably hates them, haha.

She also already has a full set of most, if not all, things in the kitchen. I was thinking of getting her a teapot or a French press since she likes tea and coffee, but then I remembered she already has two teapots and one French press.

She doesn't like going out much unless it's with her friends (rarely) or to go shopping. I've seen similar posts where commenters suggest it's because some mums don't like going out alone, but as far as I'm aware she's just someone who prefers staying at home. She also doesn't like many experiences. I remember she was gifted movie giftcards once from a relative and she traded it with me for $50 (no, I have never showed my appreciation for movie tickets, she really does just hate the cinema).

If it helps, it's winter right now (Sydney) and she usually ends up sleeping on the couch because she's not bothered to head to her bed. I was thinking of getting a blanket for her, but I'm pretty sure we have about two blankets per person, haha. And yes, we already have heaters (only two though; we're a 4-person family), but even if we don't, I highly doubt I'd be able to afford that.

My brother got her perfume which I thought was really sweet, but she already has many that she rarely uses.

Sorry if this is a long post, I'm just super stuck on what to get her. All suggestions are appreciated!

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u/Emotional_Stress_201 — 1 month ago