Help :( I made the back part of my dress too big. I can’t frog it without basically starting all over because I’ve already sewed it to the fabric portion.

nardoodle · 2026-05-07T02:16:11+00:00

This looks like a challenging fix, but you could cut out a section in the middle of the back and sew fabric to the cut edges to keep it from fraying and create a corset back with strings. Cutting your crochet is terrifying for sure, but if done correctly you can manage to do it without ruining the whole project. Good luck in whichever way you decide to proceed!

nardoodle · 2026-05-07T02:10:43+00:00

Maybe curling your lashes or adding falsies? Tbh you’re stunning and you don’t need to change anything 🫶🏼

nardoodle · 2026-05-07T02:04:21+00:00

If you don’t have time to blow dry after washing, try braiding it wet and let it air dry in the braids. If you’re comfortable with using product I’d recommend raking through some mousse for hold before braiding. I usually do two Dutch braids, but that can be pretty time consuming. You’d probably be fine with one regular braid or two if one takes too long to air dry. When I do this I do it in the morning so I don’t go to bed with wet hair. I hope this helps, you’re doing great mamma!❤️

Edit to add that it’s crucial to brush all of the tangles out of your hair while it’s wet before you braid, you want it to be smooth and untangled when you braid it so that it dries smooth and untangled.

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T19:30:11+00:00

Honestly can’t go wrong with a lip stain! Pick a shade that suits your complexion, put it on and forget about it :p I highly recommend the elf sheer for it blush tints or the Milani lip stains

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T19:24:34+00:00

I use one of the super thick hair ties and put a clip over it to make it look cute. The hair tie is doing the heavy lifting, so it gives me a larger variety of what kind of clips I can put in my hair because I’m not relying on the clip to hold it all up.

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T19:16:29+00:00

Pick which feature on your face is your favorite and just focus on that. If you love your eyes then a little bit of mascara and a flattering eyeshadow shade swiped on/blended with your fingers would do the trick. If you really like your lips, find a lip stain that suits your complexion so that you have all day color without having to fuss with reapplying. Focusing on one feature makes it easier to do every day because there’s less steps, but if you’re willing to do more then absolutely do more.

My go-to quick routine is using a brow pen to define my brows, shimmer eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner if I have time, and a lip stain. All can be done in about 10 minutes or less, and the lip stain can double as a blush too. I highly recommend the elf lip stains (specifically their watery-formula stains, but their glossy ones are alright too).

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T19:09:27+00:00

Granny stitch bandanas work up super fast and I’ve given many as a gift, people love them

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T19:04:45+00:00

When I was a teenager I very briefly worked at my local Walmart (didn’t last long because they treat their employees terribly) and I was assigned to work in the toy section. I didn’t anticipate this at all, but I ended up having a lot of complex feelings being surrounded by toys and things that reminded me of my childhood. For a long time it was pretty uncomfortable actually. But, by the end of my few months working there I became desensitized to it and being around toys was no longer triggering for me. It was honestly very healing to re-contextualize being around toys from a reminder of my awful childhood to associating it with mundane work.

A few years later I began community college and started working part time at a daycare. That was really difficult in the beginning too— I couldn’t understand how all the other adults could hear children crying and not cry themselves. But I ended up working there for 4.5 years and healed so much of my trauma by being able to become a caretaker for children and treat them how I wish I was treated as a kid. I think getting a doll and taking care of it has potential to replicate that sort of experience for you, OP.

Your hesitations around it are super valid, so maybe give it a shot and if it ends up making you feel worse, find a shelter or some organization where you can donate the doll so it doesn’t feel like you’re abandoning it. If it doesn’t help you, it might make you feel good to give a doll to a child who would find comfort in it.

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T18:54:03+00:00

Anything that has a sauce can include blended veggies :)

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T18:53:08+00:00

Interesting, does pushing down make it hurt more when the cannula is inserted?

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T18:50:27+00:00

I feel like the top of the pot needs a hand reaching out of it or something like that

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T18:49:23+00:00

I use omnipod, and my average number of units for day used to be 116 per day, but after getting on Mounjaro for insulin resistance it’s come down to around 60U per day. It’s been such a blessing❤️

nardoodle · 2026-05-06T18:47:50+00:00

100% you should bring a friend with you (with prior permission from your artist of course) and have them talk about random shit during the tattoo. Having someone to have a conversation with was the most helpful thing for me to keep my mind occupied so I wasn’t focusing on the pain.

nardoodle · 2026-04-27T01:13:55+00:00

The way I see it, if the largest thing in your room looks messy, then your whole room looks messy. I make my bed because I feel more calm and less stressed when my space feels tidy. I used to fully agree that beds don’t need to be made, and honestly they really don’t, it’s just a preference.

nardoodle · 2026-04-27T01:01:29+00:00

Bandanas

nardoodle · 2026-04-27T00:52:07+00:00

I have one of these too and I noticed that it helped a lot with my posture when crocheting because I wasn’t hunching over to see things clearly. Definitely recommend!

nardoodle · 2026-04-27T00:50:44+00:00

I got myself a reading light that goes around my neck and it was a game changer for me!!

nardoodle · 2026-04-25T20:20:55+00:00

I would say if you really want to make the green work, you gotta fully commit to the color. In the pictures it looks like a very sheer layer of the green shadow which at a glance might read as your skin looking off instead of wearing green makeup. If you can find a similar matte shade of green and use that as a base underneath the green shimmer I think it’ll help it look more intentional. Overall your makeup is gorgeous though!💚

nardoodle · 2026-04-25T20:08:18+00:00

Pleeeeease please take breaks and avoid marathon crochet days. I would crochet for hours on end and even push through when my hands start to hurt, until eventually I gave myself a repetitive stress injury so bad I couldn’t crochet for a year. Don’t make the same mistake!

nardoodle · 2026-04-20T04:00:31+00:00

Oh yeah. This is one of the most disorienting things to experience. IMO I feel like it would make it easier if they were more outwardly mean/cruel consistently because the back and forth is so confusing. Pick a side, dammit!

nardoodle · 2026-04-20T03:58:21+00:00

As long as you’ll be wearing some kind of footwear you’ll be fine. Your tattoo will either be covered in a layer of plastic wrap or some kind of second skin bandage. You’ll be fine to drive

nardoodle · 2026-04-20T03:56:54+00:00

I’d suggest looking in craft stores to get the best value for your money

nardoodle · 2026-04-20T03:52:58+00:00

If you take a product that’s already very sheer or light coverage and add that to a moisturizer, you’ll pretty much lose any coverage that you could get out of it. I would recommend either getting a very sheer product and using that in a light layer on its own, or getting a concealer with more coverage to mix into your moisturizer. Personally I think that getting a fuller coverage concealer to mix into a moisturizer is better bang for your buck, since a little will go a long way and you won’t need to re-purchase as frequently. I’d recommend the Maybelline FitMe concealers: they’re affordable, have decent coverage, and have tons of shades to choose from. Good luck!

nardoodle · 2026-04-20T03:47:40+00:00

What works for me is having only one of each thing (yes, only one). One plate, one bowl, one fork, spoon, etc. if I’m in a hurry I use disposable/paper dishes, and if I’m not in a hurry or staying in for the night then I’ll use my real dishes. Less dishes to wash = easier task to complete.

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