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More Chatter About Ovulation (or Lack Thereof)
I’m happy to report that the length of my cycle went down last month (perhaps thanks to my stress-reduction efforts?). This year, it’s gone from 43 days, to 35 days, to 33 days.I’m still worried about my potential lack of ovulation. I peed on sticks every day last cycle and this cycle, but I never get a very dark line. The line does change in darkness, but it never gets darker than the control line. I also haven’t noticed a temperature shift yet (although I track this more unreliably). I do notice changes in cervical fluid. This month, for example, I had one day of “egg-white” fluid.
I’m going … Read More
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Dry Cleaning (or Lack Thereof)
I have a confession to make. I don’t take a single thing to the dry cleaners. I just can’t bring myself to do it! a) It’s expensive. b) I can’t even begin to imagine what kind of chemicals go into the process. c) I barely have time to exercise, yet alone swing by a dry cleaners.So, in general, I try to avoid those dreaded “dry clean only” labels (yes, it is hard for me to shop for professional clothing).
However, when I do by something that is supposedly “dry clean only” I usually end up putting it through the wash on cold using the gentle cycle (and air drying). … Read More
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DIY: Picnic Placemat
I had so much fun making picnic placemats for my friend’s birthday. I couldn’t find a pattern in any of my sewing books, so I decided to wing it. The process was very simple (even though I was going to initially make eight of them and decided to make two…).First, I cut two pieces of fabric for each component:
- 2 pieces of 16″ x 22″ for for the placemats (canvass material from IKEA)
- 2 pieces of 6″ x 6″ for the napkin/knife pocket
- 2 pieces of 4.5″ x 6″ for the fork/spoon pocket
- 2 pieces for the napkin
I followed the same steps for sewing everything:
- Put right-side of
