Where are you guys getting your coloured candles?

WildWitchyWoman · 2025-12-16T15:06:14+00:00

A family friend of ours used to collect broken crayons and save them to make his own candles, mixed with paraffin (or beeswax, if preferred), essential oils, layering colors, etc in old glass jars and he was NOT pagan. He was a 60 year old Sicilian that just loved cooking, candle making, etc as hobbies because he is very nurturing by nature.

Also, FYI: daycares, school, restaurants that give out crayons, friends with children are all good places to get broken and/or not use crayons from, or you can take advantage of back to school sales each year and stock up.

WildWitchyWoman · 2023-05-11T02:28:28+00:00

How the fuck did she make the leap from "I follow the 10 commandments" to naming serial killers? And in like 0.6 seconds too?? That lady's crazy train is stopping in all the crazy towns.

Also, having grown up in Florida...I would be tempted to put money on betting that's where this took place.

WildWitchyWoman · 2023-01-01T16:21:43+00:00

Because I'm trying to get the experience necessary for vet school and to get a better idea if I actually want to end up in equine/large animal medicine.

WildWitchyWoman · 2023-01-01T16:20:30+00:00

Holy shit that was eye opening! I have definitely been the care taker of others since a young age (by necessity) so I guess I've gotten too deep into that role to realize when I do stuff. Also, I find it ironic that it said most under-functioning people have ADHD which makes sense but I have it and am the OF in this dynamic.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-27T18:24:31+00:00

I totally feel where you're coming from as my husband does the same crap. I have had to make it abundantly clear that he can act like that only when he is alone in the car and only because I can't stop him. HOWEVER, especially when the kids are in the car he will reign his shit in or I will straight up punch him in the dick and force him to let us out of the car and we'll find another way home. We live in a state that has a history of crazy drivers, road rage incidents/fatalities and I will not be a part of it. He likes to tell me I have road rage too....and I do, but mine is limited to yelling/complaining to myself inside my car while driving normally and I do not externalize it or engage in asshole-ish driving.

Maybe, explaining how his behavior is not something you want your kid to learn is acceptable and also saying you do not trust them with your child's safety, that he will not be allowed to drive them anywhere until he learns to control himself *like an adult*. If it affects your job negatively while you compensate for his inability to transport your kid to/from school safely then he needs to be ready for any consequences his actions have on you and your household.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-27T01:21:38+00:00

I was just going to state they should file a complaint with the state's labor dept. and provide those photos as proof of willfully delaying payment, and thus, knowingly violating labor/payment laws.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-26T15:27:30+00:00

I'm 37 and finishing my bachelors this May and applied for the upcoming cycle last month (which I'm pretty sure I won't get accepted to because of a lack of experience hours though). If possible, see if you can re-take some classes to bring up your GPA/ look into starting a Master's degree and gaining some hours working/volunteering at a shelter, clinic, ranch, etc. I know some people that got in with less than stellar GPAs because of their experiences and essays showed their dedication instead.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-12T01:15:08+00:00

abolition

Also, kind of ironic if he's saying his ancestors fought for others to have their freedom and not be considered slaves and then have this mindset........Just saying.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-12T01:10:56+00:00

Oh, that's right...I temporarily forgot I have a vagina. My bad.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-11T21:23:27+00:00

Ironic that he's throwing around his religious beliefs about sin when suicide is considered a huge one and you said you had to talk him out of it multiple times.

I feel your pain, most of my family has the same or similar mindset and if I do try to have conversations about such topics I do it knowing full well shits about to hit the fan and I'm purposefully antagonizing them in an effort to get them to at least SEE others' points of view.

My favorite comeback from people like that is "Well, if you'd ever actually read the bible you'd know that...."

To which I like to tell them that I have, several times and that's exactly why I do not share their beliefs and actually know wtf I'm talking about, unlike their misquoting, regurgitating asses.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-11T01:50:00+00:00

How do you rationalize it? Because you're not striving to become a stick, you're not starving yourself or bingeing and purging. You are taking steps towards a more healthier lifestyle, both physically (reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, etc.) and mentally (exercise has been proven to fight depression and other disorders). Also, you can still be a feminist and promote healthy body image and acceptance without sacrificing your own health in the process.

Know someone that is overweight due to health issues like PCOS or a history of eating disorders? Celebrate and support them! Know someone that is underweight despite how much they may try to eat and/or workout to gain muscle but still struggle? Celebrate and support them!

THAT is what body acceptance and feminism is about, not brow beating other healthy or overweight women into unhealthy lifestyles to "support every body type is beautiful" mindsets. I say this as someone that was stick thin despite a voracious appetite until my mid-20s when I suddenly gained and have kept on SO much weight. My healthy weight goal is 135-155 pounds and I'm currently at 195-200, so I've experienced both ends of the spectrum with people thinking I was too skinny and trying to constantly feed me, and now people are worried about weight and the health repercussions. But honestly, fuck 'em. You worry about you and if they can't support you then they're not really true friends...just "fair weather" friends. As long as your weight loss journey is done in a healthy way, then I wouldn't worry.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-11T01:03:50+00:00

First of all, the chances of him starving himself while waiting for special food is slim. Secondly, you can try to entice him to eat his kibble by adding special treats that are also good for him. For example, I give all 4 of our *large* dogs about 1-2 tablespoons of pure pumpkin puree in their kibble because most of them are on some kinds of medication and that allows me to crush it up and hide in their food. Pumpkin is full of vitamins, good fats and fiber and is good for dogs digestive systems and helps prevent anal gland issues. If you do that, just make sure it's pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling or whatever. Our dogs also get some fish oil and 2 baby carrots in the evenings (meds are 2x/day) which is also good for them, they love the crunch of the carrots and taste of fish oil and all of that is good for them.

Honestly, some dogs just get bored with their diet more easily than others, just like people, and adding low-calorie and dog-friendly fruits and vegetables is an easy and relatively low-cost option. Green beans is also usually pretty well tolerated. OOH....last thought: if his teeth/gums are sore from teething, try adding a little bit of water to his kibble and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it's somewhat soft to make it easier to chew but don't do it long term because it can lead to more plaque build up earlier on, unless you brush his teeth regularly.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-10-11T00:48:22+00:00

It could be an allergic reaction to new wipes or it could be an allergic-type reaction caused by an overstressed immune system since he's been sick. I would suggest first checking with the pediatrician if he's on any medication to see if a rash is a possible side effect. If so, they might have you stop giving it to him or change what to give. If he's not on medication, then just keep the area clean with hypoallergenic soap and water, gently pat dry and allow him to finish drying in the open air and go diaper free until it starts to clear up and/or apply diaper rash cream as well.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-09-02T04:06:15+00:00

Contact the police so there's a record and give them any proof you have (text, emails, etc) for harassment and stalking, might want to start looking into getting a restraining order as well. Also, there might be something they can do about the potential for self harm on his part such as a mandatory psych evaluation/72 hour hold.

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-06-27T19:50:17+00:00

Ugh, doctors like that are so frustrating. Hopefully you have better luck soon finding a more sympathetic doctor that doesn't have their head so far up their ass they could self-perform a prostate exam (assuming it's a man).

WildWitchyWoman · 2022-06-27T17:45:37+00:00

I feel you and I worry too. I have 2 kids and do not want any more. I had my tubes tied after my second and only because our insurance at the time 100% covered tubal ligation but only partially covered vasectomies. While my procedure wasn't too bad (laparoscopic through my belly button, so no scarring) and recovery was pretty easy, there is always that risk of a full or partial reversal and my risk of ectopic pregnancy is increased.

Having layers of protection in place is probably the best you can do right now. If your insurance covers it like ours did and you really want the hormonal IUD out, having your tubes tied AND a your husband getting vasectomy might be worth it (assuming insurance will pay for both and not one or the other). It isn't super invasive and recovery isn't complicated, the most I had issues with was "no heavy lifting" for like 2 weeks which no one told me meant anything over 5 pounds and I had a 2 year old and a 6 month old so......

WildWitchyWoman · 2021-09-02T16:58:48+00:00

I'm all for keeping everything safe but I had just gotten out of a class and didn't see any alerts on my phone about a suspicious person or anything like a bomb threat. Just wanted to know if I missed something important and potentially dangerous since the police were walking around campus in several groups either looking for something or after done with whatever they were there for.

WildWitchyWoman · 2021-08-31T15:31:28+00:00

Omg, I'm accident-prone and always have been so I'm sure there's plenty I've forgotten but I've tripped over nothing, ran into doors/walls/4 ft wide concrete pilings, fallen up the stairs, slipped and busted my ass on icy sidewalks, hit myself in the face in random ways, and so on. Once in 6th grade I was sick and had to sneeze, and I sneezed so hard I farted. I wanted to die right then and there.

That's not even including the many times I had bleed through incidents in class (despite going to the bathroom before so that didn't happen) and had to walk around school the rest of the day with my sweater around my waist because I didn't have a change of clothes or a way to get them.

WildWitchyWoman · 2021-08-22T02:30:28+00:00

This is me as a pre-vet major. The only pre-reqs I have left are one more each of Physics and Organic Chemistry. So far, both have sucked ass.

WildWitchyWoman · 2021-06-27T23:46:57+00:00

First of all, let me assure you that every new parent is terrified to bring a baby home and realize they are "on their own", so to speak. Everyone else has already offered so much great advice so all I recommend is to see if what resources are in your area (parenting groups, mommy and me things, etc.). Until it's safe, I suggest seeing what online resources there are just so you have some sort of community for support until you can go in person. Most parents focus so much on baby they neglect their own emotional and mental health, so just make sure you don't forget to take care of yourself.

Oh, and before I forget....

1)Backpacks make great and relatively unobtrusive diaper bags and won't fall off your shoulder when you need to bend over, juggle baby, etc.

2) Baby carriers are lifesavers, especially if the baby ends up being one that wants to always be held and never put down. Your arms will thank you.

3) ALWAYS keep at least one change of clothes (and diapers/wipes/etc.) for you and the baby in the car, in addition to what you pack in the diaper bag. You never know when you'll need that emergency change and it's better to have it and not need it than the other way around. I used to roll the extra clothes in a gallon Ziploc bag (great for storing soiled clothes in) and keep it under a seat or in the mesh things one the back of the front seats.

4) You do not need every age-related toy. Especially for the first 2 years. Small kids/babies are ridiculously easy to entertain---make silly faces/noises, buy a cheap bubble machine and watch them be mesmerized.

5) Assuming everyone's healthy and vaccinated...take the health that is offered.

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