ChainedChrysalis
Mama to 5 kids. Wife of 20 years and going on. Childrens photographer. Classic DIYer. Simplistic living, old fashioned, bunny owner. Bipolar, anxiety, autoimmune disorder. Gentle soul, seeking kindness and love. Slow down living, farm life, summer loving landlocked mermaid.
The devil asked how i knew my way through the halls of hell. I replied. I do not need a map for the path i know so well.
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Fall drive. in Bittersweet
It was 90 degrees out yesterday. I know its “fall” but it seems as though fall never comes here haha. Ok its only 70 today and feels a bit more fall. We had to drive to find some fall colors. Liv...
Blanket progress in Secrets of a crafty witch
Here is the update on my blanket for Ch. Hes excited AF over this. We now have a hot pink lounge chair in my living room ( thanks to my parents) and the blanket matches it. Hes so excited haha.
Bedroom next? in Tales from the kitchen witch
We may save up the money to do our bedroom furniture next. Today we replaced the sink and faucet. And my mother in law bought a massive console table. its 84 inches long, For under the tv. It lo...
Our new normal in Bittersweet
Well im adjusting i guess. Im not even sure to what, But i feel that in transition phase. My husband says im much happier over all. I dont even feel super happy overall. But peaceful i guess. I a...
Headed out (yarny updates) in Secrets of a crafty witch
Pocket shawl all wrapped up and ready to go! I also finished the flower basket cowl. This is in a slow color changing merino wool. Its going to be so warm for winter. It still smells ever so sl...
Pocket scarves and boring crap in Bittersweet
First my scarf, Done. Im making another one for me, so this one can be up for grabs. Its huge, and i LOVE it. So big fluffy and warm, If it stays here, I wont cry either haha. But im going to pos...
Sweet 16 in Bittersweet
B applied for his first job today. We went in to hobby lobby last week and they had a now hiring for seasonal and part time workers. Stockers ect. So i grabbed an app. They only have paper applic...
Ablation in Bittersweet
I saw the doctor about if i can qualify to do an ablation. I hadnt heard of one before it was suggested. But now i want it done. Basically they are going to kill my uterus lining without removing...
Creative outlet in Secrets of a crafty witch
I took a paintnight online last week or was it the week before? Anyway im so hooked.... Ive followed step by steps for about 4, and winged a few others haha. This one is a painted plaque. pain...
Things change in Bittersweet
Well my mother in law got in. So far its been ok. Shes helping out with schooling little girl. Which is nice. And she bought all four boys bunk beds and little girl a day bed with a trundle. Shes...
School headaches in Bittersweet
The kids are trying to get into their first week of school. Techincally they had school last week, but this week is new haha. So last week was orientation and it was blah. Oh my god. They each h...
One more in Secrets of a crafty witch
I generally hate how i look. So half covered seems like its working out good for me, Minus my dinky purple watch band lol. Labor of love. Sheared my bunnies baby coats, Siblings. Then spun them i...
That danged pocket scarf in Secrets of a crafty witch
Its done. lol. I kinda like it now.
Get behind me?! in Secrets of a crafty witch
What? husband said he likes the idea of me painting! I used to draw a lot and i stopped. Between my wrist surgery and the pain that i have lingering, I cant do much with my dominant hand with a b...
Paint Parties in Secrets of a crafty witch
Ive loved the idea of paint parties since i heard of them a few years ago. Like LOVE. I love art. Problem is, i never had the 40-50 dollars or more for one. So i watched all my friends go, do the...
Here and hooked up. in Bittersweet
We got internet at 7 pm. Finally. The first thing i did was got 3 of my kids on their testing. I really like this little site they use. I-ready. They take an assessment test, then it schedules l...
In the house in Bittersweet
We are in the house but per our typical shit just cant flow smooth. We didnt get gas ( so no hot water or stove) for 4 days. Finally got that, and have been trying to get internet since we got he...
Housing hell in Bittersweet
ok so everyone knows buying a house is stressful. Despite having a few repairs the new house needed, and our closing was delayed a week due to paperwork. So far its been on. Till we go to close ...
Furnature shopping in Bittersweet
We want something that feels grown up for once. Kinda fancy and put together. So we are going to buy a bedroom set. I know its an indulgence and something we dont have to have. T is getting a ref...
Too old for moms handknits? in Secrets of a crafty witch
Say it isnt so. The boys are getting to where they dont care or want any of the things i make! Ive got several blankets planned and they were all yeah whatever. Have we finally reached the age w...
Sand dunes in Bittersweet
We went to some sand dunes yesterday. Its a national park. In the middle of bumfuck prairie is HUGE sand dunes. At first we were all meh. Hundreds of people. Then i saw an “primitive road” Ie tr...
Massive blow up in Bittersweet
Things finally came to a massive head with my sister.... It involved the cops and CPS threats and them getting kicked out.... Yeah it was bad. We close in a week. Please just let everything go sm...
grand yard ideas in Tales from the kitchen witch
So on our new property of 1.3 acres. About a third of it is fenced in the back yard. Which is ideal. Good for kids, good for the dogs. However being in the deserty prairie its …dead haha. Its mo...
Photography random in Bittersweet
I went to cancel my adobe photoshop, and they gave me 2 months free on the plan lol. Right now im having a hard time justifying paying monthly when im not working. Its a bummer to loose photoshop...
Kito Copycat Crack fil a in Tales from the kitchen witch
Keto copycat Chick-fil-A! 🍗🐔 Ingredients: 8 Chicken Tenders 24 oz jar of dill pickles juice 3/4 cup almond flour 1 tsp pink himalayan sea salt 1 tsp pepper 2 eggs -beaten 1 1/2 cups pork panko (b...