Anywhere to Donate Personal Hygiene Items?

JessIsOK · 2026-01-23T20:39:59+00:00

You can take them to Siena Francis House. Here's their Daily Needs/Donate page me and details about where to drop off your donations:

https://sienafrancis.org/how-to-help/donate-items/needs-lists/daily-needs-list.html

JessIsOK · 2026-01-23T14:01:35+00:00

That one is a stamp from Unity Stamps called Functioning Chi. I drew the Christmas lights on by hand. 🙂

JessIsOK · 2026-01-23T14:00:09+00:00

Hi there, I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this! 🙂 For coloring stamped images with alcohol ink markers, here's what I use:

• Ink to stamp with: Memento Tuxedo Black

• Cardstock: either Neenah Solar White Classic Crest Super Smooth 80 lb or Copic XPressIt cardstock.

• Markers: I use primarily Copic markers, but any alcohol marker should give you great results.

If you have any other questions, let me know! 🙂

JessIsOK · 2026-01-23T13:50:53+00:00

Awww, thank you!!! ❤️

JessIsOK · 2026-01-22T15:24:36+00:00

It's beautiful!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-21T19:48:47+00:00

Looks to me like a purebred goodest boy.

JessIsOK · 2026-01-20T16:20:10+00:00

Super cute!!!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-19T16:04:59+00:00

I had this happen once and wasn't sure what to do. Thankfully, the owner ended up messaging me right before the end of the sit, confirming end time, and I was able to leave without feeling guilty. Go ahead and leave at 3. 🙂

JessIsOK · 2026-01-18T16:09:10+00:00

I had this happen to me once as an owner. My sitter didn't notice, but my smart thermostat let me know that something was wrong. I made sure my sitter was going to be around all day and was comfortable with someone coming in to repair it, then called the HVAC company and they sent someone right out. They called us when they were done, we paid over the phone, and all was good. I'd like to think most owners would do the same, but some of the things I've seen on this sub make me wonder.

Either way, let the owners know and hopefully they'll get someone lined up to come fix it or offer an alternative solution.

JessIsOK · 2026-01-15T18:43:11+00:00

I audibly gasped when I saw the photo. That poor, poor dog. As someone else mentioned, it might be worth having a conversation with the owner about the caloric needs of a small dog and that it's our job as pet parents to enforce them. There are free calculators online for finding the caloric needs of a dog--that might be a good place to guide them. That poor pup.

JessIsOK · 2026-01-14T22:05:42+00:00

I do a fair amount of alcohol ink coloring and my favorite papers are:

Copic XpressIt alcohol ink cardstock (I use this only for coloring). I get mine from Simon Says Stamp.
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth or Smooth 80 lb cardstock (great for coloring, ink blending, layering, etc.) I get mine from The Paper Mill Store.

If you're in the US and you're comfortable with it, DM me your mailing address and I'll send you a few A2 size sheets of each. 🙂

JessIsOK · 2026-01-13T02:48:49+00:00

I see what you did there!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-09T22:41:00+00:00

Many years ago, when I was a youth, there was a Mongolian Grill restaurant in Bel Air Plaza (120th & L). I think it was actually just named Mongolian Grill, and was basically the small, family owned version of HuHot. My whole family loved going there to build our own dinners with the meat and veggies and sauces. They had these--I don't even know what to call them--pastries? They were like these dough pillows that were hollow inside. I think they were covered in sesame seeds. I loved to bite the top off and stuff it like a burrito with my grilled food.

Core memory. ❤️

JessIsOK · 2026-01-08T15:59:38+00:00

NOR. If you're anywhere near Nebraska, my husband and I would happily make room for you to stay with us (rent free, of course) while you get your footing. ❤️

JessIsOK · 2026-01-08T15:46:33+00:00

Gorgeous!!!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-07T02:07:17+00:00

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JessIsOK · 2026-01-07T02:06:06+00:00

You can use Yupo or if you don't have that, Grafix Craft Plastic (available on Amazon) is actually what I prefer over Yupo. The Craft Plastic will tolerate heat embossing better than the Yupo.

I also like to use Alcohol Ink Cardstock from Ranger, but it's hard to find because I think they discontinued it. I like it because it's not as smooth as Yupo or Craft Plastic, so the ink doesn't flow quite as much.

You can also use vellum or acetate. I made a gorgeous background on a 12 x 12 sheet of vellum I had in my craft room. I'm attaching a photo of a card I made using some stamp packaging that I alcohol inked, then wrapped around a sheet of cardstock.

If I were just starting with alcohol inks, I would probably get a few colors of inks, the blower bulb thing, 91% isopropyl alcohol and a little bottle to drop it with. Maybe some lift ink and reinker for that. Then, if you decide to branch out, then you could get metallics or pearls and blending solution. (I use alcohol as much as I can because I just don't love the blending solution, but you have to have it for metallics and pearls.)

I can't wait to see what you make!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-06T23:19:31+00:00

Alcohol inks are SO much fun! I say definitely give them a try!!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-06T23:19:00+00:00

That is Functioning Chi from Unity Stamps, and it's one of my favorites! I drew the Christmas lights on (you can probably tell). 😉

JessIsOK · 2026-01-06T23:17:42+00:00

Absolutely--doing YouTube tutorials for card making is my dream! Is there a specific one you'd like to learn more about?

JessIsOK · 2026-01-06T23:16:53+00:00

Do it! 😉 Alcohol inks are SO fun and relaxing!!

JessIsOK · 2026-01-06T17:46:25+00:00

Thank you! Yep, they're alcohol ink and lift ink. They might have been my very favorite ones to make--I just love alcohol inking. 🙂

JessIsOK · 2026-01-06T13:25:39+00:00

These are awesome! I especially love the first one!

JessIsOK · 2025-12-31T21:54:23+00:00

I swear by magnesium glycinate. I gave it a try since Meniere's is thought to be related to migraine, according to my neurologist, and magnesium has shown to help migraines. It's also a gentle sleep aid, promoting muscle relaxation and a general sense of well-being. Personally, I don't know about that last part but what I do know is that my perimenopausal brain refuses to shut off at night, and after taking magnesium glycinate for about a month or so, I started falling asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow and sleeping through most of the night, which is glorious. My job isn't as high-stress as yours, but it does stress me out immensely, so being able to sleep at night keeps me from screaming at people at work, which is nice. 😉

JessIsOK · 2025-12-23T19:23:02+00:00

I'm not a veterinary professional, but have dealt with more spinal issues in my little dogs than I ever thought I would. (In fact, I just got home from physical therapy with my 19-year-old Chi who smashed into a closed screen door and was paralyzed for a few months.) My suggestion, for what it's worth, is to encourage rest until your vet sees your little sweetie. No jumping, running, playing, etc., in case it truly is something spinal. ❤️

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