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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 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 […]

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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 […]