While most of the country is starting to enjoy bright colored leaves scattering the ground, cooler wisps of weather around their bodies, and all things Fall-related, I’m sitting over here in sunny Florida doing the almost 9 month pregnant Fall weather dance; hoping it starts to cool down a bit. To get me in the…
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Eggs, eggs, eggs! When you raise your own backyard chickens, there are often times in your life when you’re wondering what the heck you’re going to do with all the eggs on your counter. And yes, I said counter because I don’t refrigerate my eggs (here’s why). Although scrambled eggs, over easy eggs, muffins, cakes,…
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It was only until I met my southern husband that I started to venture out into the leafy green world. I learned to love swiss chard when it was steamed and mixed with lots of butter and feta cheese, and thanks to bits of bacon and bacon grease, I can eat collards like I was the…
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When you think about pumpkin, what comes to mind? Pumpkin pie? Pumpkin spiced lattes? Most likely something sweet, and dessert affiliated, right? This year, I’m trying to think outside the pumpkin-box. I’m thinking savory, pumpkin dinner rolls, and pumpkin-spiced lip gloss! Pumpkin is generally a tricky, picky, squash. Unlike other members of its family, like…
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I once heard a friend say that moms and guilt go together like peanut butter and jelly. I have to say, I agree with her. What is it about us moms that find every little damn thing to be guilty about when it comes to raising our children or doing something nice for ourselves? Whether…
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The whole process of making a baby is such an incredible and joyous time. Granted, there can be bumps in the road like first trimester nausea and third trimester fatigue/hip pain/irritability/lack of sleep but for the most part, it really is such a special time. What’s even more special is when you actually get to…
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No parent ever wants to see their child sick and it’s our natural instinct to do everything we can to “fix” whatever problem is causing harm to our child. It’s a normal feeling and fine, but some things — for the most part, using our best judgement — should be left untreated; like fevers, for…
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Although I’m not really a germophobe (my husband can vouch for that), I am an ingredient-phobe when it comes to the products we use in our house, on our bodies, and in our bodies. No where near perfect, I do my best to stay away from any ingredient that is hard to pronounce and that…
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If people already didn’t think I was weird enough because I’m giving birth in my home, they’re really going to think I’m weird when I tell them I’m going to encapsulate my placenta and then proceed to eat it. I can’t blame them though. Five years ago if you would have told me about women…
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Essential oils are powerful little things that can help with numerous amounts of ailments. I don’t necessarily consider myself an avid essential oil user but I have really been trying to remember them when I’m faced with a certain ailment because I truly believe in the healing powers they hold. When used correctly, essential oils can…
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