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Natural Deodorant: Part XII
So my natural deodorant saga continues. It turns out that I am allergic to baking soda (which one of you predicted, several attempts ago). The deodorant I made from three simple ingredients (which worked like a charm!), gave me itching and then weird, huge bumps. I won’t go into much detail. Suffice it to say that I had to return to my regular antiperspirant (which could eventually cause Alzheimer’s or breast cancer) and wait for the situation to stabilize.I am now on to what I hope is a final solution: I went back to Etsy and ordered a $6 trial of the natural deodorant that I loved many attempts… Read More -
New Washer and Dryer
When Matt and I moved to Austin, we purchased a washer and dryer off Craigslist for $125. Having just sold our house without a realtor, we had too much going on to worry about researching and ordering a new set (I’ve heard that delivery times can take a while).But, we’re going to need a stackable washer and dryer for our new house, so I want to be on the lookout now for a good deal. I’m definitely going to look at the local scratch and dent store to see if they have anything good. But what else should I do to save as much money as possible?And… Read More -
Last Chance: Register for Purposeful Conception
Matt and I might be getting close to trying to conceive again. Although I’m nervous about all the things that are out of my control, I’m working hard to stay optimistic and positive and to focus on the things that are within my control: religiously taking my prenatal vitamin, running three times a week, eating healthy foods, relaxing before bed, letting go of stress, detoxifying my environment, getting our finances in order so we can afford a second birth/child/maternity leave, and strengthening our partnership.I just finished my first menstrual cycle since my miscarriage in July. I wanted to wait at least one full cycle to help my body get… Read More
