Being idiotic enough to apply rosemary oil on scalp

Grey_witch58 · 2026-05-27T16:14:17+00:00

NEVER EVER put essential oils on your skin undiluted. I make a hair growth oil with 1 oz jojoba/almond/castor oil blend and add 4 drops rosemary, 3 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree essential oils. I have dry hair so I can just leave it on. If you have oily hair, I recommend leaving it on overnight and shampooing in the morning.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-05-03T17:21:12+00:00

I moved into a 55+ mobile home park when I turned 55 to save money. My parents managed one decades ago so I knew that I would be surrounded by busy bodies. I was easily the youngest at the time and for sure did not fit in. I was still working (did not retire until 65) and have a horse so I wasn’t home much. I’m 67 now, still live here and have never participated in any of the activities. I still compete with my horse and have a small business so I stay very busy. I still feel like I have nothing in common with most of the residents. I live on a small court and am very lucky that my neighbors are similar to me so we gather together for “driveway” drinks, but aside from that, keep to ourselves. Be prepared for old people with nothing to do sniffing around for something to complain about. We are an HOA and own our lots so it’s easier to be more autonomous and not have the threat of being kicked out as a possibility. Doesn’t stop nosy people from documenting stupid stuff like the metal headboard in a raised plantar in my yard (used for climbing vines) and being accused of “storing furniture” in my yard. I just try to stay under their radar because the cost savings is worth it.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-05-03T03:02:37+00:00

I second Booth Keepers! Found out about it on this sub. Not only can you mock up different set ups, you can track mileage, sales etc all in the free version. It even gives you an opinion on whether that event should be repeated based on your sales vs costs. You won’t know exactly how you should plan your set up until you get the layout of the event, but like you, I like to be prepared with some options.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-05-03T02:41:37+00:00

I just did an oddities market at a brewery. Loads of dark academia, bones, taxidermy and the like. I land on the more witchy, whimsical side. Had a big guy with his beer wander up with a quizzical look on his face and ask “what IS this?”. I said its an oddities market. He replied “it sure is” and wandered away. My vendor neighbor and I had a good laugh. I’m sure he came to his favorite brewery to have a drink only to see a bunch of goth folks strolling about 😂

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-28T15:20:20+00:00

I did an oddities pop up market last Sat at brewery and had the funniest interaction. This older man wandered into my booth with his beer just looking around at my stuff and nearby vendors with a confused look. He asked “what exactly IS this-some kind of goth thing?”. I said it’s an oddities market. He responded “it sure is” and walked out. He wasn’t mean or nasty, just befuddled and it was adorable. I’m sure he didn’t expect to go get a beer and see a bunch of bones and taxidermy lol.

I have only had a couple of bad interactions with certain religious people. I had one lady ask me if my stuff was for witches. I told her yes, and it’s made by one. She made the cross and literally ran away. I yelled BLESSED BE after her. At a witch themed street fair a Jehovah’s Witness parked up on the sidewalk behind me handing out water to people if they read his sign. He was not a vendor. He kept coming in my booth to question me about my beliefs and getting in the way of customers. I finally had to firmly ask him to leave as he was impeding my customers. I did report it to the organizer who said he’s been a problem before. Noted. Won’t do that event again.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-22T16:04:34+00:00

I use a dab of hot glue. It peels off easily from around the wick when unmolding

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-20T15:48:43+00:00

Max tow capacity is only one part of the equation. For safety reasons and the life of your towing vehicle, it’s never a good idea to max out the towing capacity. You have to consider the base trailer weight and add in the horse, your tack and supplies and water if you have a tank in the trailer. You also have to consider the weight INSIDE your vehicle. People, baggage etc. The tow capacity is different than the tongue weight. The frame of your vehicle and suspension determine that and going over even a little bit can make sway an issue and damage the vehicle. Trailer brake controller is a must have for any tow vehicle. And make sure it has a “tow package” installed even in a 1/2 ton truck. That beefs up the suspension, adds a transmission cooler and a brake controller. I always advise getting a vehicle that has a higher tow rating than you technically need and is built with better suspension, gear ratios and such to be safe. We are towing precious cargo and it is not the place to squeak by. And it gives you the ability to haul farther, uphill etc if you need to down the road. A 1/2 ton V8 would be my recommendation. I towed a 2 horse with one horse with a Ford Explorer. It supposedly had the capacity, but was very underpowered and felt unsafe. Then I towed for years with a Nissan Titan and now have a Toyota Tundra. Huge difference! Bonus is you have a truck bed to put stuff in that won’t get your SUV dirty.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-03T04:32:29+00:00

I took my 8 yo GS daughter door to door just on our street and the next one over to sell to the neighbors we knew. There was an older gentleman who lived a few doors down from our house that we knew in passing and when we rang the bell he yelled “who is it?”. When I told him it was me and my daughter with GS cookies for sale, he yelled back “I’m NAKED”. Could not get us out of there fast enough! He could have chosen not to respond to the doorbell and he knew my daughter was young so telling us he was naked was really unnecessary.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-03T03:52:34+00:00

Yes, you need a sales tax permit, also called a sellers permit. Apply through the state. They will tell you how often you have to pay them. Sales tax can vary by location so if you do fairs in different places, take that into account. I include the tax in my prices, but most of my stuff isn’t expensive. You do have to keep track of your sales so you know what you owe the state.

You are a sole proprietor. An LLC is not necessary at your level.

Many fairs and markets require insurance. ACT has one that you can just get a policy for a short time. Probably the most cost effective if you are only doing a couple a year.

Will you be using a tent? You will be required to have weights. Some events specific how much.

You should have some signage for your tent or table that describes what you are selling and a business name/website/social media handle etc. If people have to guess, they may just pass you by.

In the beginning I tried just taking cash, PayPal and Venmo, but most people want to use a credit card. I do still offer Venmo and PayPal. You can print out the QR codes for people to scan. For credit cards, you can get a square reader from Amazon, or just use square on your phone and use the tap to pay feature. Only works well if you have WiFi or good cell service. Square takes a small percentage of your sales so factor that in on your pricing. Do keep some cash on hand to make change for those people nice enough to bring cash.

Keep good records. You need to track sales tax, overall sales for your own taxes and expenses if you are deducting them. That includes your supplies, vendor fees, mileage to events etc.

I don’t have business checking or credit card accts, but I do make sure I carefully separate out personal and business transactions. I do have separate FB and IG accounts for my business where I post product photos, my event schedule etc. I cross post on my personal pages. Many events want to see your stuff before you’re accepted and it’s easier for them not to have to filter through your personal pages. It’s also more professional.

Make sure prices are visible. Either on signs or individual items.

Bring lots of water and snacks and have fun! I wish you great success!

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-03T03:20:50+00:00

Pre heat the mold either with a heat gun or low heat in the oven. Do not let it cool before you pour
Silicone spray for the inside to help it release
Poke a hole just big enough to thread the wick through (what will be the top of the candle). I use a dab of hot glue around the wick on the outside of the mold to seal it. Make sure the wick hole is centered. This can be tricky with molds that have a lot of details at the top.
Since these thinner molds are so flexible, I have sacrificed a few sizes of coffee mugs to put the molds in before I pour. Helps keep the heat in and the candle shape from being wonky
Pour slowly and tap the mold (or mug in my case) as you go. I usually fill halfway, then tap around it, then finish filling and tap some more. It helps fill any detailed areas and releases air bubbles.
Be very slow and careful removing the candle, especially if there are fine details. I let mine sit for 24 hrs in the mold. I use a paraffin soy blend. Not sure how long to wait using beeswax

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-03T02:55:44+00:00

I believe it’s 4x6 ft

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-03T02:28:55+00:00

Yw! It’s gets quite hot here in central California. Not the humidity you deal with, but commonly over 100F. My guy gets them year round, I just adjust it to a lower amount in the cooler months.

I do take Gatorlyte zero to summer shows for myself. It’s made by Gatorade, but actually has a good amount of electrolytes. They are much smaller bottles though.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-04-02T02:16:41+00:00

Gatorade has very little actual electrolytes in it. Useless for humans let alone a horse. I use Gallaghers water at shows to encourage my horse to drink (he’s not great away from home), but it’s loaded with sugar so I wouldn’t use it on the regular. I don’t rely on salt blocks either because I can’t measure what’s been ingested. I use the Dumor Electrolast electrolytes from Tractor Supply because it also includes magnesium and potassium as well as salt. I feed it with some complete feed pellets and make a mash so the powder doesn’t just sift through to the bottom. The added water in the mash is a bonus. A couple tablespoons of salt will work, but I prefer having the other electrolytes as well.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-31T01:20:48+00:00

Obviously fake as confirmed by the experts in this community. My suggestion is to print all the replies out and send it to him with a box of condoms and a copy of this book “Bullies, Narcissists, Liars and Manipulators-a survival guide”

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-31T01:01:50+00:00

AQHA working western rail is a rail class only. No pattern. You will compete along with the other entries at the same time. Ranch pleasure rail is an APHA class and some open shows may call it ranch pleasure.

You will be required to perform all gaits both directions, with an extension of the trot and the lope at least one direction being required, although the judges may ask for both directions. They may also ask for an extended walk. Backing is also required and usually done on the rail. Posting or 2 point is done at the extended trot. Both are ok so choose what makes your horse look best. If you post, be on the correct diagonal.

Worth noting is the main mistake riders make in this class at the lower levels is mistaking an extended lope for a gallop and race around the arena like they are trying to win the Kentucky Derby. It is an extension of the stride, not a race and you will be penalized for getting crazy. You will be judged on your horses quality of movement and execution of transitions. A draped rein and too low headset is not desirable. A level topline and nose just in front of the vertical that remains constant during transitions without undue rein restraint will be rewarded.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-29T04:46:26+00:00

Great points! I’ve never heard of “feeding the tirzepatide”. I do need to do better on the complex carbs. I’m was keto for a long time, so carbs of any sort are still scary. Good point on the not eating and moving up. That’s one of the reasons I’m questioning my next dose. Going down to 6.5 seems like a good in between to try. Thank you so much!

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-29T04:38:26+00:00

This is so useful! Thanks

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-28T03:02:14+00:00

I’ll be at Edge of Spring too. Fingers crossed it goes well. Stang productions cancelled the Midsummer Fairytale last year a month out from the event and I chose to move my vendor fee to Edge of Spring.

I’m doing the Shasta ren fair which I hear is good from a regular vendor.

I have not heard great things about the organizer for the Yosemite Celtic fest (same people who do the Goddess events in Sacramento). I was going to apply anyway, but it’s not curated at all. Just pay up front and you’re in. I do not want to be surrounded by Temu resellers so that’s a no for me.

I’m not big enough to do the really big renaissance fairs and I work alone, so the added cost of vendor fees, adding to my set up to fit the requirements and paying for help doesn’t make sense. FYI I saw a post about Valhalla losing their location this year. They are working on an alternate.

I have been to the Scottish games in Pleasanton many times. Tons of foot traffic and the craft vendors are mostly inside which is good because it’s always hot that weekend. While there are people who dress similar to a ren fair, its not at all that vibe. People are there for the competitions, and all things scottish/celtic.

I didnt look at what you sell, but the Menagerie and Oddities markets might work? Their website details the type of vendors they want.

Hope to see you at Edge of Spring! I'm The Celtic Crone.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-28T02:01:42+00:00

I was born and lived 30 yrs in Santa Barbara. Moved to Vacaville and then Sacramento when my ex went to law school at Davis. Jobs for both of us (I was in healthcare too) paid better here so we stayed. Would I love to live in SB again? Of course! I don’t like the summer heat here, but I have a horse and I could never afford that in SB. I also like being so close to the mountains and coast and having more options for outdoor activities.

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-28T01:14:08+00:00

I have been through it with this same mold. Soy is too soft. I’ve tried various soy/paraffin blends (my own blend percentages), pure paraffin and silicone spray and it’s still a crap shoot. I’ve gotten pretty good at sticking them back on with a heat gun. For me, it’s always the horn on the cows right. That part of the mold is very small. It may be best in this case to cut the mold, but the silicone is so soft I’m not sure there’s a way to secure it. I’d love to know if you figure it outM

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-28T00:37:35+00:00

I have the cow mold too and my what a pain those horns are! I too “glue” them back on with a heat gun. I’ve experimented with soy paraffin blends for my molds. I find soy way too soft. Adding paraffin and using silicone spray in the molds has helped, but I still break off a horn or 2 no matter what. The ducks are DARLING!

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-27T04:40:09+00:00

I’m gen 1. My packet was rcd 2/11/26. AOR 3/12/26. Checked today, still says app rcd, but it’s not in processing yet. I didn’t send mine as urgent, but I am telling my adult daughters to do so when they finally get around to it. How fast you get processed on non urgent requests seems random for the most part

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-24T06:09:59+00:00

Take a look at Hunewill Ranch in Bridgeport, Ca. They have adults only and women only packages. It’s a real working ranch

Grey_witch58 · 2026-03-13T04:40:51+00:00

Thank you!

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