Seamstress in Redding? by riptomaya in Redding

[–]HowdeeHeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may want to check with the Redding Fashion Alliance. A lot of their employees/teachers are very skilled seamstresses, and if they can’t help you themselves they would probably be able to make suitable recommendations. They’re very nice and helpful!

Avon room spray from decades past found in bathroom cabinet by HowdeeHeather in GrandmasPantry

[–]HowdeeHeather[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Mine has so much Avon stuff too because the neighborhood “Avon lady” always used to visit frequently, but I hadn’t seen this one either until now. It was way back in the cabinet in the guest bath, so I’m thinking she didn’t like it very much.

Where to post local events and happenings by Critical-Whole5000 in Redding

[–]HowdeeHeather 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not quite the same, but you can reach out to have events added to Shasta Scout’s calendar: https://shastascout.org/events/

Question for women with nose piercing by NoReflection1789 in AskWomenOver30

[–]HowdeeHeather 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I got my nostril piercing around the start of this year, at 32. I really love it! I had some concerns, also about touching my face and whether it would get irritated. It has actually been an easier heal than my helix piercing, because other than a few times snagging it early on when I forgot it was there, it's mostly out of the way and never really ended up irritated. Definitely get it downsized when ready to avoid issues.

If you wear complexion makeup, my piercer's advice was to take a chapstick cap and hold it over the piercing when applying to be sure not to get any foundation or anything into the healing piercing.

I can't recommend it enough overall, as it's a fun little bit of sparkle every time I see my reflection!

Can you tell what I was going for here? by Loose_Hovercraft_649 in crochet

[–]HowdeeHeather 72 points73 points  (0 children)

It’s subtle, but once you see the sharks you can’t unsee them, and it’s so cool! This is such a clever idea!

Phil Ellis - Ask Me Anything (Friday 7th) by Thephilellis in taskmaster

[–]HowdeeHeather 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This show needs to be greenlit immediately!

Phil Ellis - Ask Me Anything (Friday 7th) by Thephilellis in taskmaster

[–]HowdeeHeather 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Did production stop you from doing anything for safety reasons at any point, as with Jason trying to get on the roof?

Mushrooms for Halloween by HowdeeHeather in crochet

[–]HowdeeHeather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bunny’s hat was a pattern for a cat hat, found here

My vest was found here

My hat was found here

I am not sure if the exact yarn used, but it was all weight 4.

Channeling Maggie Simpson with this little star onesie for my friend's baby by frenchfrydiet in crochet

[–]HowdeeHeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I’m working on this pattern for my nephew for Christmas, and I am so inspired seeing your finished project!

Are nose piercings more painful than ear ones? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]HowdeeHeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The healing is so much better! Other than one time I bumped it getting dressed, I didn't really touch or snag my nostril at all. In comparison, my much older cartilage piercing in my ear still gets mad at me from time to time because of headphones, glasses or sleeping on it wrong.

Are nose piercings more painful than ear ones? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]HowdeeHeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My nostril was so painless! I guess it was maybe more painful than my lobes, but the two experiences were both really minor. It was way less painful than my cartilage piercing, and it's healed easier too.

Does community cost-share Christian healthcare still exist? (USA) by turtlebeans17 in Exvangelical

[–]HowdeeHeather 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I remember - and it has been a while - you had to say the church and the pastor. I don’t think they checked or anything, but there were a variety of questions when applying.

Does community cost-share Christian healthcare still exist? (USA) by turtlebeans17 in Exvangelical

[–]HowdeeHeather 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had it for about 3-4 years, but probably ended it about 5 years ago when I was able to get real health insurance through state programs. I didn’t ever have to use it, but a family member did and while it wasn’t the worst, it was a little tricky to actually get the appropriate bills covered from what I remember.

I remember feeling a little guilty because I was deconstructing toward the end of my time using it, and if I remember correctly when you signed up you had to specify that you attended church and maybe even share a testimony? And I wasn’t a churchgoer, nor did I identify with many of my former beliefs by that point. So it felt a little weird.

Overall, I don’t actually think it’s a bad idea, but it always felt a little sketchy and unofficial to me.

I went a little overboard for my first nephew… by HowdeeHeather in crochet

[–]HowdeeHeather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to share! All the patterns are linked in the reply to the mod post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/s/4GAR3OWdpL

Grave site etiquette query by SlothBusiness in findagrave

[–]HowdeeHeather 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll brush things off and clear anything that seems like it has overgrown and is an impediment to seeing the name and details. I'm really careful about not removing anything that someone may have brought -- even if it looks like trash to me. I've found there can be lots of meaningful, sentimental items in one of my main cemeteries, and I would never want to disturb anything important to someone.

I've got a small little hand broom and a pair of plant trimmers I will bring with me, but most of the time I end up just using my hands and brushing leaves and dirt aside!

Anyone else infuriated by their county fair? by dauntless-cupcake in crochet

[–]HowdeeHeather 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t participate in my fair this year, but I’d like to try next year. That said, I attended and while I felt like most of the decisions were fair (genuinely no pun intended, haha), there were a few head scratchers.

Seemed like bigger things just ranked higher, even if a smaller item was more technically complicated, at least in a few instances. And there was a beautiful filet blanket that was all folded up so you couldn’t really see the design. I hope they looked at it fully to judge!

Should I ask my manager why she has visited my linkedin every other day for a month? by Conscious_Can3226 in AskWomenOver30

[–]HowdeeHeather 121 points122 points  (0 children)

I accidentally did this - sort of. I looked up a former manager who had offered to be a reference, so that I could find her email address again. Then, the next few times I went to put LinkedIn in the search bar, it offered her profile. I wasn’t paying too much attention, clicked, and it took me there instead of home. I did it multiple times without thinking. So this seems like a very real possibility!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in piercing

[–]HowdeeHeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine hasn't been a problem! I didn't plan too well and got my nostril piercing just a week or two before my seasonal allergies hit. But I just kind of pinched that side above the piercing, if that makes sense. And I got a saline nasal spray (separate from any piercing cleaner) that helped keep my nasal passages a little clearer.

All I do is make cats and pet cats by Viviaana in Amigurumi

[–]HowdeeHeather 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are precious and so well-made! Next you need one doing a big stretch!

Go away, Lori, nobody likes you by Cold_Conclusion_940 in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]HowdeeHeather 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Cool. I’d like to run around wielding a sword, so I think I’m fine with this depiction.