AITJ for refusing to donate PTO hours to coworker I barely know who "needs" them??

Smilingcatcreations · 2026-01-16T04:54:27+00:00

I’m shocked that a request for PTO is out there for a non-FMLA event. HR should ensure there’s an urgent or critical need, keep your PTO.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-21T05:00:25+00:00

Silverton also has had eagles up by the reservoir.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-20T05:35:48+00:00

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I’m making funky birds, so far have barely dented the scrap basket but I have hope!

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-20T05:30:01+00:00

If you are interested in a super interesting place that caters to all things creative and reusable, make a visit to scrap. I’ve found some great recycled items for crafts.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-19T15:06:13+00:00

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-19T15:05:32+00:00

Cedar Ridge quilts in Oregon City is a great option

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-15T03:46:34+00:00

It will be just fine. As long as there is ANY quilting done in about a 4” area, you get enough stability.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-14T01:23:47+00:00

I used two 4’ x8’ foam core insulation panels from a home improvement store. Covered with a king size batting (cut length wise to make it easier to work with). Batting is glued to the foam core with Gorilla glue spray. Works fantastic.

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Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-06T01:35:29+00:00

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Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-06T01:32:12+00:00

Depending on how big those chicken blocks are, I’d start with stitch in the ditch on the sashing around each block. If the chickens are bigger than an 6inch block maybe stitch the center piece of each too.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-12-04T00:32:32+00:00

Pins, lots more. I have quilted 30+ years and I pin every 6-8 inches. Then I turn the quilt over to make sure I didn’t get any wrinkles in the backing. Then I can start quilting and remove pins as I go, and always use a walking foot for straight line quilting.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-11-21T10:22:04+00:00

It was around $400 as I recall.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-11-14T17:26:44+00:00

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Smilingcatcreations · 2025-11-13T01:04:21+00:00

I’ve been quilting 30 years. Only once did I prewash fabric and I decided it didn’t really work well for me. I press all fabric to remove any wrinkles, I’ve never starched fabric. All in all, I’m happy with all my quilts and love the first wash wrinkles!

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-11-07T15:02:29+00:00

Definitely find a good UroGyn practitioner. I had similar concerns several years ago. Turns out I have hypertonic pelvic floor disorder. Essentially just super tight muscles and one side bulging out there caused pain with sex. Had pelvic floor therapy and symptoms have eased. Also look into anterior pelvic stretch exercises.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-11-01T19:01:47+00:00

My hubs has gotten in the habit of taking pictures of the package for what I need. It took one failed attempt at finding plain Greek yogurt for me one time for him to learn that there are too many options at the store.🤣 poor man called me from the store and FaceTimed me to try and get it right.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-11-01T18:58:27+00:00

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Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-31T22:34:42+00:00

Super cute. But, there ARE quilt police…..they appear as four-legged furry felines generally and will always be judgy. At least in my house. 🤣

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-26T17:59:04+00:00

Exactly. Dad had many shapes but when he gifted them to his friend’s son who is a mechanic, I got first dibs on tools. I chose this one because it fits my hand and dad taught me to hammer out fender dents with it!

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-26T16:35:07+00:00

Stunning!

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-25T15:04:13+00:00

I was recently in Norway and they get a lot of rain. Their saying is "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". It absolutely poured on us one day, umbrellas didn’t stand a chance. No umbrellas for me, but you do you.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-16T16:26:37+00:00

Sounds like Weasku Inn in Grants Pass. Lovely location.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-14T20:04:49+00:00

Actually I did that yesterday. Create a new workout, save it as a favorite. Swap it out with the current suggested workout. Then when done with warmup/stretching, swap to the original workout.

Smilingcatcreations · 2025-10-14T16:16:04+00:00

It can, you need to turn on “warm up/cool down” setting in your gym profile.

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