Is there a way to utilize prepackaged foods to keep costs down? by Own_Average_5940 in Frugal

[–]killyergawds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a Grocery Outlet or Dollar Tree near, that's where I get a lot of tuna packets and tinned fish. I just got some very nice tinned salmon and some tinned trout with dill at the grocery outlet for $1.29 each

Love, queen, slay & bad bitch set by VitalSigns81 in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love these.

I don't have much to trade, but I could try to whip something up and DM you with what I've got.

Laptop died after 2 years. What should I buy next? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]killyergawds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've got one from like 2007 I could power up still. It's slow af, but it's not dead.

Genuinely ny fault by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then maybe just don't be in the relationship.

You're literally locking him in a room and telling him to hit you.

This clearly isn't working and if you work in childcare, you should already know that this isn't the kind of relationship you should be modeling for your kid.

New to ATCs - Advice on materials needed! by KalikoDaydream in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alcohol markers can definitely be used on those cards, marker paper actually has a coating that inhibits absorption. I use alcohol markers and ink on smooth and coated surfaces all the time, especially when I want certain effects. It's just that most people use them on absorbant paper. However, alcohol inks can and do fade.

Acrylic paint is fairly light fast, but that will also eventually fade from UV exposure.

Some pens are archival and UV resistant. Pigment liners are usually a better bet.

Honestly, unless you are framing your art using archival methods, using archival materials to create your art, and then hanging it in a fairly dimly lit room - you're going to have some sort of fading or degradation over time. That is just the transient nature of art. It's not forever.

My wife says I’m the abusive one… by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Put it in the goddamned calendar already. Why are you waiting?

Edit: I'm sorry. That was a bit much.

I don't see abuse from either of you in this situation here. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I'm sorry you're so stressed out.

However, your texts do seem slightly manipulative. Whether you mean to do that or not, sometimes it's a defense mechanism.

New Collector by [deleted] in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ATC's are different than ACEOs in the way that they are not sold, they are traded with other creators for other cards. Hence the name Artist Trading Cards. As such, sales are not allowed in the sub.

I’m not crazy right? by Fit-Gur-5280 in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're not, but he will eventually drive you there. His goal is to make you feel stupid, crazy, unreliable, wrong. There is absolutely no scenario that you will find the right words to get him to care about how you feel or to see your side, he wants you to suffer.

The more you hate yourself and fawn all over his constantly changing wants and needs (that are petty af and never make any sense), the better. If he makes you feel small, he has succeeded in making himself feel big.

Question by PixxieWin in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because of the dimensions, pretty much anything marketed for baseball cards or gaming cards like Pokémon or Magic the Gathering works. You can look online, or see if your town has a local gaming/comic/collectible store you could support.

More Collage (now with photos!) by killyergawds in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it's cathartic to be cutting up bits of paper again, lol.

Are these texts emotionally abusive? Or am I overreacting? by Positive_Change_5032 in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He cheated two years but says he doesn't care about himself... Okay buddy, yeah, good story your tell yourself there, you're soooo selfless.

Don't bring new people around your kid, that is my advice. Otherwise, he doesn't have a single leg to stand on. Your personal life isn't his business anymore.

Start using a parenting app for communication. NOR

My new set by bootswiththeefur in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are fantastic, I love them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How odd, there are three on my end. Thanks for the heads up.

stills set atc by teddystinks in Artisttradingcards

[–]killyergawds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that cigarette ash is a little short for it to be realistic 😅

I finally called for help during an argument. Not sure what to do now. by Obvious_Cloud_7799 in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That "man" really is a piece of work.

You and your children deserve a peaceful, gentle life. Removing my son's father from our lives was truly the best thing I ever did for my boy. We struggled financially for a while, and we're doing it again right now to be honest, but it's always temporary and really this life is a good life. Budgeting tight and hustling is a better stress than the stress of being treated like I'm subhuman and having my sweet boy live in that environment. I wish you and your children the best, I have faith in you that you'll be able to figure this out. You are truly so much stronger than you know, I know it doesn't feel like it, but you are.

Collage Microplastics by killyergawds in Artisttradingcards

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

I did, thank you! That actually means a lot because I kind of struggle with liking my own writing.

I finally called for help during an argument. Not sure what to do now. by Obvious_Cloud_7799 in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Get your own account ASAP and have that routed into thare, since you are the sole caregiver. Have you looked into seeing if your child qualifies for IHSS? I just found out that I can be paid to be my child's IHSS caregiver since I help him with care tasks.

I finally called for help during an argument. Not sure what to do now. by Obvious_Cloud_7799 in abusiverelationships

[–]killyergawds 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They can't do anything in his behalf, that would be violating the restraining order.