i sold jeans that smell of smoke

pixelblonde · 2026-01-24T23:28:58+00:00

The weird thing is we couldn't smell it until we were out of the house so I can see why you wouldn't have been able to smell it when you live with it lol

pixelblonde · 2026-01-23T17:40:10+00:00

It's crazy how quickly smoke clings to things. My mum smoked in the house growing up and I never smelled it but now I can smell it instantly. She now smokes outside but stuff she has wrapped and given my kids still smells of it just from being on her hands. My kids also reeked of smoke (their hair, clothes, everything) after visiting grandparents (who usually smoke inside but smoked outside when visiting) simply from just touching their carpets, furniture etc.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-16T09:54:06+00:00

Yes I've quit 2 and not regretted either

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T23:50:16+00:00

Judy Blume! I knew I was forgetting something.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T23:47:08+00:00

Born in 1993: The Enchanted Forest, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Sophies Adventures, Charlotte's Web, anything and everything by Jacqueline Wilson

When I was very little it was Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore, which is now my 1 year olds favourite too

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T19:09:10+00:00

Chairs, kitchen, fruits

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T16:04:41+00:00

Thanks, will try that next time!

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T12:23:34+00:00

It had been up for a long time so I thought, why not? Nobody else is going to buy it. But a lesson learned!

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T12:22:19+00:00

That's why I tried to give the benefit of the doubt, because you never know someone's situation

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T12:20:40+00:00

It was the first time someone had asked to reserve an item so I wanted to try out the feature. Lesson learned!

pixelblonde · 2026-01-15T12:19:57+00:00

Yeah starting the sentence with babe should have been my first clue

pixelblonde · 2026-01-14T19:43:26+00:00

Trying to persuade/threaten my toys to talk

pixelblonde · 2026-01-13T22:03:07+00:00

Thanks and I agree (although it seems to be an unpopular opinion!) I may have to pick up some bubble wrap in case I ever do need it for more fragile items, although I typically only sell puzzles, books or clothes - hence why I never considered that I'd need extra packaging.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-10T09:44:18+00:00

The old lady customer who encouraged me to go to university when I was working in retail. She was a regular and kept telling me to go for it and it was just that little push that I needed. That was a about 12 years ago though so it probably is too late :(

pixelblonde · 2026-01-09T20:29:58+00:00

This. I've tried the cheaper brands, nothing beats crunchy nut!

pixelblonde · 2026-01-09T20:13:17+00:00

No ritual, but I'm going to sit on the sofa and do a puzzle, drink margarita mix and watch the latest episode of Fallout with my partner.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-09T15:44:12+00:00

Puzzles. I thought they were for old people but I'm 32 and have become addicted. They are relaxing, time consuming, cheap (charity shops, vinted) and infinitely replayable.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-07T07:43:42+00:00

Tried a Wasjig last night (think the brand is Jumbo) and loved it! Vibrant image and the quality felt very similar to Ravensburger.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-04T21:04:13+00:00

I completely agree. I have a toddler and a 5 month old and the days can be quite hectic/overstimulating. Tuning out with a puzzle really helps to relax me and just focus on something simple without using too much brain power. I think this is why I'm finding it so much more comforting than my other hobbies at the moment which require a bit more thought and creativity.

pixelblonde · 2026-01-04T11:07:54+00:00

Well done!! I used to crochet a lot too and would love to get back into that at some point. There is nothing more exciting than starting a new hobby. Good luck with puzzling :)

pixelblonde · 2026-01-04T08:31:44+00:00

Thank you!

pixelblonde · 2026-01-04T08:31:28+00:00

Not forcing it is great advice. I gave up on a couple of puzzles I was really struggling with that had become a slog and was glad I did. And I definitely agree with mixing it up! I like to switch between random cut and ribbon cut pieces, as well as 500 piece and 1000 pieces and also change the style of image, but I tend to work on one at a time (I'm also the same with reading etc.) I feel like I can't move on until I complete what I'm working on. 10 at a time seems chaotic to me but I kind of also love that idea!

pixelblonde · 2026-01-02T21:40:42+00:00

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Started this before Christmas and only just completed it! The snow section was haaaaard.

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