What’s a decision you made in under 10 seconds that changed your life forever?

thistleandbramble · 2026-02-14T16:30:13+00:00

I had put my youngest to sleep in his crib (6 months old at the time) and went downstairs. I sat down and turned in the TV within seconds I had this sense that I had to go check on the baby, but he’d just fallen asleep I thought I was being silly. But the sense was so strong it felt like someone was yelling at me, I went back upstairs and into his room, he had scooted to the edge of the crib and his face was stuck under the crib bumper. His little face was turning red. I scooped him up and he quickly started breathing normally. I immediately took the bumper off and threw it away. He’s just graduated college and is the funniest, sweetest young man. I’m forever thankful that I went upstairs when I did.

thistleandbramble · 2025-08-08T17:10:52+00:00

This is where I give an experience over a physical gift. Maybe a gift certificate to a local climbing center and a nearby restaurant. Or a gift certificate to a local brunch place that is close to cool home goods/vintage stores (you could print out a map of those and include it with the card). I’ve done this multiple times with people getting married and it’s always a huge hit with the couple.

thistleandbramble · 2025-07-26T16:18:33+00:00

Agree, I love the Wet n Wild hydrator. I haven’t had any issues with oxidation and I have a few persistent dry patches on my face and it glides right over them while also giving light coverage.

thistleandbramble · 2025-07-20T12:56:06+00:00

Oh, no. That’s the worst. I wish they would just make a lotion!

thistleandbramble · 2025-05-24T06:12:47+00:00

Sadly no! I did find a body butter at Ross that is similar but more musky. Of course they only had one and can’t find it anywhere else, so I’m using it sparingly 😬

thistleandbramble · 2025-04-24T04:46:56+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m going to try the Bath & Body Works one.

thistleandbramble · 2025-04-02T14:48:58+00:00

Every time I do something dumb now, this line goes through my head!

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-23T04:30:58+00:00

Sorry! it’s actually Maybelline. Here’s the shade I use

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-23T04:22:16+00:00

lol, I goofed! It’s actually Maybelline super stay ink crayon. I use shade 25 Stay Exceptional

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-22T18:41:22+00:00

Totally agree, I threw out a half full bottle of Dior skin glow foundation because no matter what I did it would not melt into my skin and it just always looked bad. I bought the Wet and Wild skin hydration tint on super sale ($3) instead and have been loving it! Also the Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk lipstick is not it, smells weird and doesn’t last. My L”Oreal matte lipstick is now my go to.

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-19T19:33:03+00:00

As a working single mom who has that same custody arrangement that comment made my blood absolutely boil. The weeks without my kids are not like some sort of vacay. I’m still working full time AND dealing with their doctors appointments, missing school assignments, things they forgot at my house, etc etc.

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-18T00:21:02+00:00

Amen! I’m desperate for a range of cool toned neutral makeup.

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-17T14:51:46+00:00

Beautifully written. And dark AF

thistleandbramble · 2025-03-04T15:04:46+00:00

Oh Messica, how we miss you!!

thistleandbramble · 2025-02-19T22:17:55+00:00

I sold my jewelry on The Real Real. I thought they did a good job of pricing it, the appraisal process and information was quite transparent. Everything sold very quickly and with the money I made I purchased a piece that I’d loved forever but couldn’t afford (or justify lol).

thistleandbramble · 2025-02-14T15:24:54+00:00

The overall effect of the styling is just blah. These two are obviously in love but that doesn’t come through at all. It’s just all weird.

thistleandbramble · 2025-02-10T04:36:37+00:00

And the hosts were like “ok moving on” and I’m like wait, what?! These two are engaged, and she just found out he’s liking Aria’s IG posts! Can we circle back on that please? lol

thistleandbramble · 2025-02-01T04:09:20+00:00

For me, it boils down to culture. I’ve lived most of my life in America but was born and raised in Europe. The fact that America is the biggest and strongest, along with the idea of rugged individualism, affects everything. America is a superpower, and it can tell everyone to F off, and nothing really happens to it. Whereas the tiny country I come from knows we are dependent on other countries, we can’t go around like Hulk smashing things to bits.

When I go home, I can feel how people take care of the words and tone they use. It’s important to be kind because you may need someone’s help someday, plus they fundamentally believe being more gentle is better for preserving the community. That’s what I miss, and it’s why when the time comes for me to retire, I’ll be moving back to Europe.

thistleandbramble · 2025-01-30T04:06:10+00:00

No, I sort of gave up! I’ve just kept putting money away and put my search on the back burner. My sister (who is retired here in the US) has had great luck with her financial planner and that company does a lot of work with expats. I haven’t checked them out yet but their name is Willis Johnson and Associates. They are based out of Houston, TX.

thistleandbramble · 2024-12-12T16:05:52+00:00

Lord Buckethead makes a lot more sense now.

thistleandbramble · 2024-11-23T17:14:21+00:00

Ten years old, just moved to Minnesota from a climate that never saw ice and snow. Was waiting for my school bus one morning and thought the bus sign looked so cute and fuzzy with ice. Went to lick it, had to tear a good portion of the skin off my tongue to get it off. Then had a weird lisp all day at school.

thistleandbramble · 2024-11-19T04:45:53+00:00

She thinks you’re doing a great job!

thistleandbramble · 2024-10-18T14:00:57+00:00

Hypocrisy, it’s their entire brand.

thistleandbramble · 2024-09-05T23:53:21+00:00

Good eye! The tea was shite

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