Schrödinger's Pickle

Yeah, I made that joke with the headline. I make no apologies, because I'm adorable and you know it. So, things being what they are, I realized in the middle of the night that we were out of eggs and bread. Then I remembered Shipt started delivering Meijer groceries last month and I have the opportunity to try it, so why not? So, I loaded the website, browsed, and made my selections. (Did I mention that it was 1am? No? It was. And I was tired and probably not making the best choices. But at least I took the Super Soaker out of my cart.) As you can see, all grown up choices. What, you can't see the 2 loaves of bread? The iced coffee? Damnit. Yes, I DID buy twizzlers. And ate them for breakfast. I'm 36, and I do what I want. But, I also bought shampoo for the boys AND I, and an air freshener refill because I have 2 children that seem to be having a contest to see how much they can make it stink in there. I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING, BOYS, AND I DO NOT APPRECIA...

Now available in my Society6 shop !

New coasters in my etsy shop! Cotton cup coasters, great for hot or cold drinks (especially cold drinks in the summer) in the whimsical shape of the side of cats most people see: the butt. LOL. Steamheart by JenXdigital on DeviantArt Newest print at DeviantArt! Have a great week!!

So, you know those photomanips I've been doing and posting? Yeah, I do commissions! Here's more info!! http://fav.me/daf4bf2

Eden by JenXdigital on DeviantArt My latest work up at DA!

Latest post up on DA! I've missed you by JenXdigital on DeviantArt

I have added several new globes to my Etsy shop. Check them all out!!! http://etsy.me/2b0oKWx

March 2016 Loot Crate Unboxing!! This month's haul in the Loot Crate and Lvl Up mailers was pretty awesome! As usual, there was a wide variety from popular franchises in the "Vs" theme, and the quality was top notch. Let's start with my Lvl Up box! I get the Level Up Accessories add-on, and this month is pretty great! Bioworld made some super cute DC Comics hair ties and a set of "Friend"ship necklaces for this packet! (Friend in quotation, because...well, Batman vs. Superman. Share this with your best frienemy, LOL!) See, isn't this Superman shield cute? I love it, and the chain and pendant holder are nice and sturdy! Plus, my kids think they're fun, and took turns wearing them, haha. Here's what came in the main Loot Crate box. The artwork on this month's box is phenomenal, and Predator themed. I've always loved the franchise, and there's a cute little AVP box in there! First up is this mon...

March 2016 Peaches and Petals Unboxing! I have been anxiously awaiting this Peaches and Petals box since I first saw other subscribers posting theirs on instagram. I really liked what I saw, and was hoping that the boxes didn't deviate too much from person to person.  So, let's get started on the contents, shall we?  This is what the box looks like before you open it, for those who've never subscribed. I like that I don't have to cut through 90 layers of tape to open the seam, you just slide it open.  The goods! Everything comes packaged to make sure things don't smash or break. Which is great, because they've been sending a lot of breakables the past few months, and everything arrives intact every time :)  The first item is a power bank.There isn't a brand anywhere on the box, and it didn't come with instructions. If I didn't already have a decent grasp on what these were for, I wouldn't have known ho...

March's Julep Maven Box Hello!  This month's haul from Julep was pretty awesome, and came complete with a Green Apple Blow Pop (which are my favorite. I just wish the gum lasted longer, but, Julep doesn't make them, so this isn't about the Blow Pop, LOL.) I LOVE the colors this month, and the overall pearlescent theme. I like the ready-made looks rather than trying to figure out how to do it myself, HAHA.  The colors I got this month were: Sage - Green Tea Chrome Yiyi - Pink Freesia Holographic Jelly Skylar - Harbor Blue Chrome Cecile - Caribbean Breeze Holographic Jelly Charlene - Hint of Lavender Chrome Nayala - Papaya Nectar Creme Pearl Gem Decals I haven't had a chance to really play with them (review will come later!), but here they are in all of their prettiness! 

But, let me go back to the beginning. I got a call from my aunt on January 8th that my mom had made the decision to die with dignity. No more treatments, surgeries that only prolonged her pain. I dropped everything and went to her hospital with Joe and the boys, and we said goodbye. That night,  both boys were sick all night. And all day. And I spent it caring for them and cleaning. And then, I got it. It was probably the gastroenteritis that was going around Galen's school. But, for the next week, we all spent taking turns being sick. But, Saturday the 16th, at 2:40something am, I woke up to pee, and grabbed my e-leash (phone), swiped to unlock, and that was the moment my sister called. (I groggy asked myself if I had somehow accidentally called her, and was ready to hang up...and then I remembered the call we were all waiting for.) At this point, I hadn't been able to take any of my much needed thyroid and psych meds for 5 days. And been sick. Brushing my hair was not eve...

Hey, guess what time it is?  Just in time for a Valentine's Day order, I'm doing pre orders on my to-do lists again, because I'm running out and I know Connie wants hers :D  So, how do you get one of these super awesome to do lists that you see all over my instagram? You pre order it here! Pretty ordering closed! My minimum goal is 12 pads, but the more the merrier! I will make the order on February 12th, or the day I get 50 orders, whichever is first!

I haven't cooked anything more difficult than microwaveable all year. Ok, for 2 days. Hardee-har-har, Jeni. There have been sandwiches and shakes and takeout and....ugh. I know detoxing isn't a thing, but I feel better when I eat things that are either made by me or fresh. Hell, even super fat and calorie laden foods taste better than takeout. Maybe I should try opening my Joy of Cooking? It's got wonderful recipes like how to cook bear. 😅 Anyway, I wrote out a game plan for the month, and that includes finishing the last of my paid projects, finishing gifts, AND knitting my first sweater. In the meantime, I am going to bed! Goodnight!!

I didn't really set any resolutions this year, because if I was really going to change something, I'd have done it before January the firsty-first. But, here are some things from 2015! I made enough in sales to have to pay taxes. Yipes. I fell in love with Starbucks shaken iced green tea (and the lemonade). And, subsequently, more in love with Tazo's hot Zen green tea. I gave over 50 knit Hobbes dolls to local DV shelters for the kids. I designed a rug. I joined Weight Watchers. Which is weird. But, I've lost 15 lbs. (Mostly from moving more.) I started about 20 projects that still need to be finished. So, there will be more lists. I will probably even share some recipes. But there will definitely be more making of things. Besides, you can see my workspace, with in-progress BB-8's. ;)