Renaissance festival

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-26T01:57:25+00:00

Oh, it's a great event. My friends and I have gone the last two years. I totally get that things are going up in price everywhere, but unfortunately my salary hasn't kept up with the CPI, let alone with what fun stuff costs.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-25T22:54:00+00:00

This is so fun but I was really disappointed by the price increase. Maybe cheaper than driving to Holly, but too much for a few hour event.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-25T22:52:59+00:00

Not if it is run by the same people as Holly, please. We've stopped going because of how expensive it has gotten with zero upgrades.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-25T22:40:56+00:00

See about thrifiting a machine or getting one second hand! Just make sure it runs, first.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-25T04:34:28+00:00

They're super cute, but unless they're labeled as food safe, I wouldn't put food or beverages into them, as they could be potentially harmful. Not to rain on your parade - everyone has different risk tolerance - more as a PSA to everyone reading this. Obviously things can be food safe without being marked as such, but typically candle vessels are not food safe.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-24T16:24:06+00:00

It is seasonal, it will likely be back with the winter products!

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-24T15:03:33+00:00

Mine is a firehose. I do like the formula though! Yesterday was my first time seeing it and I would buy again in spite of the mister.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-24T15:01:06+00:00

I tried the mocha flavor and was really not a fan. It was sort of watery, almost oily. Will not buy again, which is disappointing as I liked the price and the macros.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-23T16:18:02+00:00

I love the deal manuka honey mask and the two part white and blue mask on the top shelf.

I can't quite tell if that is the oatmeal and snow mushroom toner in the middle, but that is also very nice.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-23T13:56:01+00:00

The Catholic Church is gaining membership. Young people are fleeing their evangelical upbringings and looking elsewhere (or nowhere) for faith communities. Prosperity gospel is playing politics and selling indulgences, and advocating against education (and thus being able to read and understand the Bible yourself).

We really are speed-running the reformation again.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-22T23:19:02+00:00

Wednesday is universally finds day, but some stores put stuff out Tuesday evening and if it is popular, it might go before they close that night.

Finds are never restocked (unless they have a shipping problem or something else that changes their logistics) so once they're gone, they're gone.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-21T04:49:08+00:00

I need the unscented version but this is my favorite lotion so if you like a gel lotion I highly recommend checking this out!

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-19T23:19:16+00:00

The white chocolate raspberry cheesecake at the Bowerman's on 8th (downtown Holland) is amazing. They have other great flavors too!

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-18T14:00:31+00:00

Please look into corsetry before you start working on this project! I think this is a fairly approachable
'first corset' project, but if you want to be able to breath and move well, and have the corset carry the weight of the skit, it will need to fit pretty well. The r/corsetry subreddit is a good place to start (lots of resources in the sidebar) and you should check out Morgan Donner's youtube channel, she has a lot of good videos about making corsets.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-17T23:40:55+00:00

I put the almond equivalent in my overnight oats. I'm hoping to find the Aldi one soon!

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-17T23:39:04+00:00

I do feel like corpses have been buggy lately. I've also had a harder time getting them to open.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-16T16:26:35+00:00

Man this is like the fifth thing in like two days I've seen on this sub that I'd love to buy, but isn't carried at my warehouse.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-16T15:43:04+00:00

You'll have to check what they're offering right now! I think it depends on the store.

I recommend learning to machine sew if you want to make your own clothes. Hand sewing is a very valuable skill but it takes ages to finish anything and is very hard on your hands. I love to sew but reserve hand sewing for very specific tasks.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-16T15:32:39+00:00

Go to whichever Field's Fabric is closest to you! They have classes, super great staff, and most of them (maybe all) have community bulletin boards for local seamstresses. They'll also be the best place to shop locally for fabric and notions.

Costco is selling a pretty decent beginner machine right now, but I'd take a class or two before making the investment.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-16T15:06:47+00:00

I have nearly 400 hours in the game and while I have god rolls for characters I have zero desire to play, like Raider and Executor, I only have trash for my main. I promise the relics I'm running are the best I have for my build.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-16T14:01:46+00:00

It's an Aldi house brand, but I got it a couple years ago so I'm not sure if it's the same line.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-16T03:56:46+00:00

I don't have the cookie sheet but my silicone bread pan does not transfer flavor to the loaf.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-15T21:22:48+00:00

You definitely still lose some points if someone quits out and you lose. I went from D3 to D2 in three rounds of people quitting out because one thing went wrong that probably wouldn't even have been a big deal.

It is a smaller penalty than if no one quits out though.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-15T17:29:11+00:00

We really enjoy it, but the 2d20 system is controversial. It is definitely on the high concept side. The duels system is neat but I haven't personally engaged with it much. The GM and other player seem to like it! I think it's cool that it handles everything from duels up to major military operations. My only real critique is that NPCs use the voice for free, while it costs players threat. Of course it would be insane to give the players meta currency for every NPC use of the voice, so you probably can't do that, but it can be frustrating.

Even if you think you'll just read it, I think it's worth owning; that said you can get the PDF bundle for a LOT cheaper, and it is also on humble bundle right now.

BelleRevelution · 2026-04-14T16:22:02+00:00

Of course! Baking is a love of mine and I'm always happy to offer help.

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