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A few year back I set up my Roth IRA in Fidelity and was trying to follow a lazy portfolio. I missed one or two years of contributions and now getting back to allocate my 2024 amount and realizing I may have made a mistake with my fund selection. I'm not sure exactly what I was thinking but want to correct it now. For extra context I am 30 and don't intend to move my account from Fidelity because I have other accounts in it.

My previous portfolio

VTSAX, VTIAX, VBTLX, VGSLX

When I went to allocate this years contribution I was met with a $75 fee for buying into each fund which set off alarm bells for sure. I'm not sure why I was buying into Vanguard mutual funds in a Fidelity account?

New spinner here diving into some fiber prep!

This morning I took a workshop on skirting and washing fleeces. Today was sheering day so we were the first people to handle the fleece. We didn’t get through the entire process there so I’ve got a bag of the raw-as-it-can-get wool in my car still.

I’d love to finish up the washing today but it’s really crumby weather out. I forgot to ask but would it do any harm to the fleece to leave it in my car for a day or two until I have time to get through it all?

I'm wrapping up the main crocheting for a project that's going to be given as a gift for a baby and the pattern calls for safety eyes and a cutout felt nose. Obviously I am not going to use safety eyes on this project, and I'd prefer not to use cutout felt as I just don't love the look.

So my options I see now are :

1. Needle felt the details
2. Embroider on the details
3. Crochet the detail pieces and stitch them on

I have experience with all three and I have them in order of my aesthetic preference, but wanted to gauge the community on what would last the longest and be the safest for the baby.

Thanks!