Unicorns. Leprechauns. Krakens. Loch Ness monster. Sleep training. All of these things are mythical figments of someone's imagination. There are so many things I expected out of parenthood, like, for my kid to be as awesome and also awkwardly weird as I am. Or for him to look a little bit like me. Or to … Continue reading Myths of Mom-dom
Finishing Border Collie Yarn
I finally got a full spindle of border collie yarn! Yay! Project 1 of 10,000 complete. So I set the twist! I didn't have a niddy noddy so I make shifted one out of a cheap plastic picture frame I had lying around. I wrapped the yarn gently- not too tight or it would break- … Continue reading Finishing Border Collie Yarn
The Importance of Testimony
There are certain things that are important in the life of Christians and among them is testimony- stories of God's faithfulness in our lives. This is super important for a few reasons: 1.) Helps us remember God is on His heavenly throne and is an act of worship to God (Exodus 14:31-15:18) 2.) Keeps us focused … Continue reading The Importance of Testimony
Ain’t Got No Ink On Me
I have been wanting a tattoo since before my son was born. My sisters both have ink, my mom has ink, my aunt has ink, all of them have stories to tell as well. My sis has a new one that says "Beautiful Disaster," because she is frequently well put together on the outside but … Continue reading Ain’t Got No Ink On Me
Why Herbal Medicine?
If there's an adverse reaction to a medication, I probably have experienced it. When I was a junior in high school, I had been asked to sing as part of an ensemble for an Easter program at a local church. We had a limited number of rehearsals scheduled which meant I was expected to be … Continue reading Why Herbal Medicine?
The Reset
Finally knowing what was wrong with my body gave me a foundation on which to build back my health. I was allergic to egg yolks, brewers yeast, corn, wheat, gluten and a whole host of environmental allergens, not the least of which were the azalea bushes that lined the walk in front of my house. … Continue reading The Reset
How Are Your Feet?
Quick! Without looking, what are your feet doing right now? It's a question I never really thought of answering before my RYT 200 training. Our feet do so much for us and there's a tendency to take them for granted. Most of us don't use our feet to the extent that we could. Here are … Continue reading How Are Your Feet?
Building a Reclaimable Compost Bin
My family and I live in a rental home currently and doing any major planting or building is frowned upon. That said, we are contractually responsible according to our lease for the maintenance and beautification of the property. With that in mind, I set out to design and build a "reclaimable" compost bin. Ideally, I … Continue reading Building a Reclaimable Compost Bin
Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
Tips and Tricks Tuesday! Hooray! My stove top is still broken because I still haven't wanted to pay someone to come out and fix it, especially since we have had to recently pay for repairs on the home we own and rent out in another state (FYI- don't purchase a home unless you plan to … Continue reading Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
Maggie’s First Harvesting
Miss Maggie Moo is almost 4 months old today and I noticed that she's been grooming an awful lot more than usual. So, I decided to harvest her wool. She is an English Angora so you're supposed to be able to just pluck out their loose wool as they "blow coat" every 3-4 months. I … Continue reading Maggie’s First Harvesting
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