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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 […]

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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 (essential for tandem breastfeeding) Calm Magnesium Drink Lansinoh Breast Pads Rael Adult Diapers Period Underwear (great no-waste option that can be used beyond postpartum) Stool Softener Washable Changing Pads Little Remedies Gas […]

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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 […]