Last year, I gave birth to a 10-pound baby in my bedroom. From that point forward, I’ve been asked a million times why I chose to give home birth. I have noticed that they are very curious about home births because they haven’t met a ton of people who have experienced them. Luckily, I love […]
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Sourdough Must Haves: A Round-Up of Tools You Need to Start Baking
Discover the the sourdough baking tools you need to kick off your sourdough journey. Review some sourdough must haves.
The Husband Stitch: Toxic Masculinity in Fairy Tales
An Analysis of Toxic Masculinity in Carmen Machado’s “The Husband Stitch” In one of my classes last fall, we learned a lot about toxic masculinity in fairytales. One story that we read was Carmen Machado’s “The Husband Stitch.” Toxic masculinity is a theme that we dissected in class—a theme that was all too familiar to […]
19 Things I Learned in College | Tea Addicts Anonymous
What I Really Learned in College For the past three years, I have been a full time student. I attended two universities that gave me two very different experiences. Since I’ve graduated as part of the class of 2019, I have decided to share 19 things that I learned in college. 1. Study abroad if […]
What are Soap Nuts? | How to Make Shampoo from Soapberries
What are Soapberries? Learn How to Make Shampoo from Soap Nuts. Natural Soapberry Shampoo and Soap Alternative. Use Soap Nuts to Wash Clothes & Dishes.
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Amazon Finds That Got Me Through the First Month Postpartum
Here’s a roundup of the Amazon finds that got me through the first month postpartum as a mom of two: Ultima Lemon Electrolytes Calm Magnesium Drink Lansinoh Breast Pads Rael Adult Diapers Period Underwear Stool Softener Washable Changing Pads Little Remedies Gas Drops for Babies Extra Bed Sheets Bedside Bassinet Pretzel Goldfish (lol) Check out […]
Suburban Homesteading: Prioritizing Self-Sufficiency on a Small Lot
Living in the South Florida megapolis, homesteading requires considerable creativity. Unless you have millions of dollars to spend on a plot of land, you’re likely like me and working with a small amount of space. Fortunately, even in small spaces, there are steps you can take to move toward self-sufficiency and sustainability. We live on […]
Breastfeeding While Pregnant: The Start to My Tandem Feeding Journey
Get the inside scoop on breastfeeding during pregnancy. Hear the play-by-play on breastfeeding while pregnant.
My Favorite Sourdough Bread Accessories
Explore sourdough baking accessories to add to your kitchen collection as you move forward on your sourdough journey.
How to Support Someone Who Had a Miscarriage
Learn how to support someone who had a miscarriage. Explore things to do and what to say to someone who lost a pregnancy.
11 Postpartum Must-Haves: My Favorite Post-Pregnancy Products
Explore postpartum must-haves and post-pregnancy products for a smooth recovery after birth.
My Miscarriage Experience: A Day-by-Day Account of a Loss at 7 Weeks
This is a raw account of a miscarriage, so if this sort of content is difficult for you, now is a good time to close out this page. In the spirit of transparency, it gets a little bit graphic. This was written two weeks after my loss. However, some time has passed, so is not […]
10 Sourdough Recipes for Beginners (My Favorites!)
Discover 10 sourdough recipes for beginners. Find inspiration by exploring delicious recipes using sourdough starter.