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Book Review: Heading Home with Your Newborn
Many, many months ago, I read Cate’s amazing birth story on Project Subrosa. When she got to the end, she described sitting on the couch with her partner and their new baby. In that moment, I realized that I had thought a lot about conception, pregnancy, and birth, but I had never thought much about the “happily ever after,” about what you actually do when the baby finally joins your family.… Read MoreIn that moment, I made a decision to try and stay one step ahead in my learning. For example, I tried to read a little about pregnancy while I was trying to conceive. Now that I’m pregnant, I’m
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DIY: Appliqued Onesie
Friends of our just gave birth to a lovely little girl, and Matt and I need to send along a celebratory gift. We’re opting to send an appliqued onesie that I made. (Please don’t tell anyone that they are incredibly easy to make!).… Read MoreDIRECTIONS:
- Find a fabric that has a design you would like to cut out and use. I used a vintage tablecloth for this flower.
- Cut loosely around the shape.
- Stick it to a piece of Steam-A-Seam.
- Cut closely around the edges of your design.
- Peel off the back of the Steam-A-Seam + Fabric and position it on the onesie. The cool thing about Steam-A-Seam (well, one
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Lentil & Pasta Recipe
I’ve been trying to eat more lentils, quinoa, and cous-cous, but I still find myself pulled toward pastas, breads, and pizzas.Recently, I found a recipe that combines the best of both worlds!… Read MoreFusilli with Lentils, Feta, and Cilantro
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown or green (not red) lentils
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 c. finely chopped onion
- 1/4 c. finely chopped carrot
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 c. broth
- 1 lb. shell pasta
- 1/2 lb. feta cheese
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
Directions:
- Sort and rinse lentils (I punch slits in an old yogurt container to make a strainer that is fine enough for lentils.)
- Place in a medium saucepan and
