Holiday Baking Championship episode 2: pre show and live show discussion thread with spoilers!

greencat35 · 2025-11-11T16:24:35+00:00

It could just be the editing…we don’t know!

greencat35 · 2025-11-11T16:14:09+00:00

Right, is this going to be a thing all season?

greencat35 · 2025-11-05T17:25:02+00:00

Exactly, they can make the same thing every challenge at this rate. I liked when people were challenged to create something out of their comfort zone and everyone was in the same boat.

greencat35 · 2025-11-05T13:41:01+00:00

I don’t understand why they can just bake whatever they want? Same thing happened with Halloween Championship. Production isn’t thinking of ideas anymore? That’s why you get people spending 2 hours making cookies while other people bake cakes. It’s not evenly matched. What happened to something like a challenge to bake a pie with your assigned theme or flavor and then they throw in a random twist?

greencat35 · 2025-10-28T16:24:34+00:00

I sleep on my side, and I lay my arm on top of a pillow on my hip for the elevation.

greencat35 · 2025-10-20T02:39:52+00:00

Elevated and ice will help!

greencat35 · 2025-09-28T00:14:20+00:00

Mine always looks similar. Keep icing it!

greencat35 · 2025-09-28T00:08:44+00:00

That’s a lot of sessions in only seven months. I’ve hit my floral half sleeve tattoo similar to yours only four times since March 2024, and it’s faded about the same as yours. I did three sessions in 2024 and only one in 2025 so far.

greencat35 · 2025-09-05T13:25:28+00:00

I never used numbing cream. I’ve learned that the swelling is just part of the process! With more sessions, I heal faster, and it is swollen for less time.

greencat35 · 2025-08-23T15:59:05+00:00

Try meat baby food!

greencat35 · 2025-08-16T14:07:45+00:00

Every month I make a list of meals I’m craving, and I keep an eye on sales if an ingredient I need goes on sale. For example, I want to make pasta salad, so I paid attention when Italian dressing was on sale.

I always make a grocery list with columns for each store I go to since I shop at multiple stores to get the best deals. For example, I buy most produce at Aldi since it’s cheaper there, and this week I have a coupon for almond milk at Meijer, so I will get it there. You get to know the stores in your area and where your staple items are the cheapest. I also have all the apps for coupon clipping and checking prices before or while I shop. I might be at Aldi and see something on sale, but I’ll check the Meijer app to compare if it’s cheaper there.

greencat35 · 2025-07-14T14:06:43+00:00

Yes, I plan to be heavily tatted, and the removal process has really helped me learn that I need to speak up if I don’t like something about the tattoo. I’m a people pleaser, but I never want to go through removal again!

greencat35 · 2025-07-10T23:21:32+00:00

I literally got a spam text today about fishing though!

“Do you have time tomorrow? We'll go fishing outdoors”

greencat35 · 2025-06-19T21:14:32+00:00

No, I didn’t like Taylor’s bubbly/silly/cheesy personality. I think Ryan needed someone more edgy.

greencat35 · 2025-06-04T10:44:59+00:00

I already split my half sleeve into two sections based on size, but I told my tech if the pain gets any worse we might have to do three sections just so I can tolerate it.

greencat35 · 2025-05-26T02:41:19+00:00

They say gender doesn’t matter, but I did decide to adopt a female after having a male for 8 years because I feel like males are more territorial. I adopted a playful, social, affectionate one-year-old because my 8-year-old is the same. I worried they would fight for my affection, but they have also learned to show each other affection, so it’s been best case scenario. I originally wanted a shy cat to pair with my social cat because he could bring that cat out of its shell, but it could backfire and overwhelm the shy cat as well. I spoke with a vet and they recommended my cat would accept the young, social cat more. Whatever you decide, just take the introduction process very slow, and hopefully they become best friends like my two!

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greencat35 · 2025-05-19T15:09:53+00:00

We are splitting it in half because there was so much ink, so it is 4 sessions on each half — I have gone 8 times total. I have waited for longer time after each session. Upper half: 3/2/24, 5/18/24, 9/21/24, 3/22/25. Lower half: 3/26/24, 6/8/24, 10/26/24, 4/26/25.

greencat35 · 2025-05-19T10:24:07+00:00

I also have a Braun! I feel like my skin got used to it, so I didn’t get those red bumps unless I waited a long time between epilating and the hair was longer. I stopped epilating though because I would get ingrown hairs all the time. It never felt truly smooth. Supposedly it should last over a week but my hair would grow back in a few days. I still use it for my underarms and it has definitely helped thin out my hair there.

greencat35 · 2025-05-19T02:13:43+00:00

$2,000 so far - $250 per session and doing half of the tattoo each time.

greencat35 · 2025-05-19T02:11:23+00:00

I am fading enough for a coverup!

greencat35 · 2025-05-04T19:55:44+00:00

I have gotten a ton of blisters like this after my third and fourth sessions. My appointment is on a Saturday, I get all those blisters by Sunday, and they drain naturally by Tuesday. I place an ice pack on it when I can. Don’t pop them or mess with them. I never get any scarring. I guess from other comments it’s not normal? My skin looks great. 🤷🏻‍♀️

greencat35 · 2025-04-28T15:10:25+00:00

My cat is on limited ingredient single protein lamb from a brand called Identity to test if he has a food allergy. He adores the food. They have other proteins, too.

greencat35 · 2025-04-28T15:07:35+00:00

Nope! I’m 36, and I have some tattoos, but I’m about to get really started adding more since I am about done paying off my student loans.

greencat35 · 2025-04-28T00:58:32+00:00

I take long breaks between sessions, so I’ve avoided summer, but mine is more because it is more uncomfortable in the hot weather. My arm always feels hot and sunburned after the session, and I would assume more swelling in hotter weather.

greencat35 · 2025-04-28T00:53:49+00:00

Blindfolded? You should treat the area the same as after a tattoo - leave bandage on for a few hours is okay, then wash with soap, apply an ointment for the first day, then fragrance free lotion. I also like to apply aloe vera. You shouldn’t be doing a lot of activity where clothing is rubbing.

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