All things Becky15 Higgins/beggy Higgins

I’m sure it’s a financial burden for many going through leukemia or any major illness. I wouldn’t mind donating but I wouldn’t want a chance to win her prize 🙄😂

Just as an aside (to the convo in general not at Julie specifically)... if you donate through "go fund me" that is not a charitable contribution for tax purposes.  That's because people who post on that site are completely unregulated with what they do with the money--they might actually have leukemia and need it to help with medical expenses, but they could just as likely be funding a vacation or, in the case of TC a lifetime supply of Crackerbarrel.  If you want to donate to a cause, and make sure that the money actually goes to that cause, you should donate to a legitimate charitable organization (most churches are ones).  If you only donate to organizations that the IRS deem to be a legitimate charities (like a church or registered charity, called a 501(c)(3)) you can rest assured that the funds you give are actually going to the stated cause. If you donate through a legitimate charity and the funds are not actually used for the stated charitable purpose the person responsible can be required to pay hefty fines or be criminally charged.  In contrast, if someone on "go fund me" flaunts a cruise vacation after collecting money for an alleged necessary surgery there is nothing anyone can do about it.  And, if someone legitimately has cancer or is in need of funeral expenses for a sudden death, they can often organize something through a church or legitimate charity.

Of course, I'm not saying that Becky is making it up, I don't think she would do that, but then again I don't know her personally.  She is also well enough connected through her church to have them organize a legitimate, regulated collection if needed.  I also would suspect that her family has fairly good health insurance that may cover much of the treatment.  I think she used "go fund me" simply because it was easy and she knew people would contribute, not because she was trying to scam people, but I would urge people to be better safe than sorry and only donate to legitimate charitable organizations--or gift money to your actual friends in need.  

Why did she have to turn something positive into something about her? It would be perfectly reasonable to give the Go Fund Me info via her Instagram page, and I’m sure her followers would donate. The hour of personal time with her just makes her post feel icky to me.

I'm tired of them, too...so many people aim to take advantage of others this way and yeah...I also judge hard when people ask for donations who are much higher class than my family and since they are probably BH adjacent in terms of means, I am judging hard here.  Wouldn't be shocked to learn there is a top of the line insurance policy covering them, either.  The giveaways are gross.

Maybe that one hour will be anxiety inducing, causing you to then book a trip to that spa so she can then feel like she helped you?

Just an idea.

And for frucks sake who in the hell gives away a prize for ango fund me donation?

Holy hell.

Her business& social media took sudden turns when the other Becky came onto the scene. It’s weird.

She’s always been a little wacky with her instagram, but it’s gone totally off the rails now. It’s completely radio silent about any real products it’s bizarre.

She talked about her money raising on one of the anxiety parts, not sure if its one or two. She is right proud of her plan. Although on there she did not say it was a GFM.

gotta tell you, a microphone is NOT what I thought that was when I first glanced at that picture... lol!!

eta:  and apparently I was not the only one with that thought...        (although if that WAS the topic of her next podcast episode, I might actually listen to it!)  

As far as the Go Fund Me, at first I was "Ah she is thinking outside of herself" only to be disappointed with the chance to win time with her. I wouldn't have donated anyway, just an observation.

Does Becky2 have a job or does she not need to work as well. (Nothing wrong with that. After 34 years, I am a stay at home wife.)

Another thought occurred to me; I am a part of the Facebook groups for PL (not associated with BH). Members on that group have been doing a better job of showing off the app than Becky ever was. Maybe with that she thinks it is no longer necessary to address it in social media. I disagree with that position, just a thought.

It's too bad BH doesn't have a sister. You know the one person who can tell you like it is and still be your person. Most people don't have friends who can tell you like it is like a sister can. Of course I am speaking strictly from my own personal experience. BH gives the impression of being surrounded by yes people.

There are TONS of kits showing up at TM...Polka Dot Party MINI (those haven't been made since the early days and I think only HL carried them out of the big box chains) showed up at a couple TM's this past week as well as another 20+ (at EACH store) of the core kits which were a good mix of really old (midnight, cinnamon) and more recent releases just prior to the squared kits (the Heidi Swapp ones that were part of the last set to arrive at Michael's, one with 52 or fresh in the title and others I'd never heard of). I only glance at them because I'm waiting for squared corner kits to show up, but if this isn't a strong sign that PL is being dumped by AC, I don't know what is. Nothing else (not even the ancient stuff from k&co) is showing up in quantities like this.


Maybe someone ought to suggest she go to her local TM's to sign kits now?

I don't recall the name but it was primarily taupe and blue. The letter stickers showed blue and were changed to taupe.