When I was 17 I officially went plant-based when I moved to Los Angeles for college. This was surprising for a number of reasons, including the fact that I grew up with meat at most meals. One of my parents is from Uruguay, the country that consumes the most meat per capita, and another one is from Kansas City, famed for its BBQ.
I’ve found that instead of dressing nice and being willing to change diapers, the most critical parts of my job don’t even take place on Sunday mornings. Here are four tips for the new pastor's wife—what I wish I had understood before we planted our church.
Thinking of starting on the ketogenic diet? Here are 10 thinks I wish I had known before I started. A few days ago I posted a progress photo of myself on my Instagram. In just 2.5 months on the keto diet, I'm feeling so much better and have lost 26lbs. A lot of my PCOS symptoms have disappeared and my hormones are slowly returning to normal levels instead of being out of whack from the PCOS. It's super exciting to be seeing this progress in my own body! In case you missed it, here's that photo! (And sorry about the
Owning bees: 7 things to consider and two things you need adequate of before owning bees. Here is the "class schedule" for beekeepers.
Owning bees: 7 things to consider and two things you need adequate of before owning bees. Here is the "class schedule" for beekeepers.
Find out how you can become an herbalist: Be confident in your ability to use herbs for health and wellness, safely and effectively, in your daily life! Learning herbalism changed my life ! When I started learning about using herbs and essential oils for health, becoming an actual herbalist
Avoid beginner mistakes when growing plants from seed indoors.
See what I mean? This is just the cutest garden accessory I have ever seen. if you have a tricycle around, no matter how rusted, put it to good use by making it a home for some lovely plants in your front yard. Your neighbors will thank you. sweet-live.ru Do you have a cool plant …
The freshly pressed herbarium handbook is a manual for those interested in starting their own herbarium, or for those who are otherwise interested in the plant pressing process. It is a compilation of the information I wish I had access to when I started my own plant pressing journey! It includes: - Instructions for building your own plant press - Detailed shopping list of press-building supplies - Herbarium how-to guide - Herbarium supply shopping list Size (imperial): formatted to print on 8.5” x 11” paper (18) full-page book spreads containing (34) full color booklet pages. The handbook includes: - (8) pages of general information: cover, index, introduction, and information about freshly pressed - (6) pages of press supply shopping list and tips - (6) pages of press building instructions - (13) pages of herbarium tips - (1) page with herbarium supply shopping list The freshly pressed herbarium handbook is in digital form, and you will receive a link to download the PDF file after payment. Note: All pricing is given in US Dollars (USD). For a quick conversion of pricing to your local currency for reference, visit the XE website (http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/).
Being one of the most beautiful species used in bonsai, it's no wonder that people want to know more about growing wisteria bonsai from seed.
From my own experience irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can literally rule your life and impact every day-to-day activity you wish to do.
It only makes sense to share with you 10 litter box tips I wish I had known about to help you make your litter box experience painless!
It's been two years since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Learn 8 things I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed.
I walked through Wal-Mart yesterday for a few things and was so excited to see the back-to-school supplies were out! Well, the part about school being back in session soon didn't get me excited. It was more the bin full of 25 cent glue sticks. I loaded up on glue sticks, rulers, pencil holders, pens, and pencil sharpeners. I had to get some pool noodles too because I saw Kelly's Throwback Thursday post about using pool noodles as tens and ones for place value. It's linky time again! Click the picture to visit the Ten Linky orginial post. This is a complete side note, but is anyone else having trouble with some of their boards disappearing? This has happened to me more than once. In the middle of creating this post, my science board disappeared. The number of my followers also changed (by about 20). So I made breakfast, did a little bit of laundry, went back to Pinterest and it still isn't there. What?? Some of the science pictures might not work, but you can click on the link below the picture that takes you to the source. Source: Life in First Grade One of our very first social studies units is tall tales. I always struggle to find things that fit into this category that are fun and age appropriate. Paul and his big blue ox, Babe, are always a favorite! Source: Fun 2B in First I had the hardest time finding things for John Henry. This is a free download and it fits the needs of my students perfectly. My students loved this visual aid! It's another freebie. This was one of the first things I made back in December. It's a big hit in my TPT. I hung them up in my room and my students were interested in seeing the different types of landforms. Goes along great with the landforms posters! Even better that it's part of a giveway today! Julie from First Grade Critter Cafe is hosting a giveaway in celebration of her blogging anniversary. If you've ever emailed back and forth with Julie you know how sweet and full of life she is! She also has some AMAZING art projects on her blog. Click the picture below to head straight to the giveaway. Continuing on with the pins... Source: First Grade Wow Great writing connection when you are studying about animals. "If I had animal teeth..." Source: Squished Ideas for Preschool Interactive way to learn the life cycle of an insect! Source: First Grade Wow Great activity to introduce living/nonliving! Except I would have to touch a real worm. Gag!! I have tons more science ideas, but that darn Pinterest isn't working! ***** Amber from School is a Happy Place has a great post about being a no reply blogger. Honestly, I didn't even realize I was when I first started blogging. Click on the picture (isn't it cute??) to visit her blog and make sure you are not a "no reply blogger!" Picture by Amber
It only makes sense to share with you 10 litter box tips I wish I had known about to help you make your litter box experience painless!
In my ongoing role as plant mom of @cubehousejungle (with 100+ plants), I’ve learned a lot through hands-on experience, with much of it being trial and error. Here are several plant care tips I discovered along the way that I wish I had known earlier on.
Guys, I stumbled upon a recipe for Hass Avocado Wings with Buffalo Sauce. Which would have been my first wish if I had a genie. Now when I encounter said genie, I avocaDON'T have to waste a wish. Yes, these are a thing! And bonus - they're baked, not fried. They take maybe 15 minutes
Gardening and model railroading; these are two of our favorite hobbies, and they are being combined by many to create garden railways. A number of botanic garde
Get the lowdown on this eco-friendly favourite and discover how to successfully include one in your garden design
Beginner Bonsai Advice - 5 Tips - Beginner Bonsai Advice - 5 Tips - If you are new to bonsai, or are thinking about starting there can be a lot to take in and it can all become very
One thing I have noticed about my sweet potato plants is their one purple leaf. The newest leaf is purple and it slowly turns green just in time for a new purple leaf to pop up. I have often wished I had a time-lapse camera on my garden because everything grows so quickly. I have …
Going vegan is way easier than you think. So here's how to go vegan when you have no idea where to start. Plus, vegan tips and free resources for beginners!
Happy spring, friends! As a mom, spring has become my favorite season because we're able to soak up the perfect weather before the Texas summer heat sets in. This season also brings some of our favorite seasonal books, full of planting seeds and tending gardens and buzzing bees. Below you'll find 10 of our favorite books for spring. I hope these give your family some great ideas to celebrate the season! (Amazon affiliate links are used below, but check your local library first!) 5 chapter books to read aloud, recommended for ages 5-12: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - A classic for spring! This is the story of orphaned Mary Lennox who comes to live at her uncle's house on the Yorkshire Moors. It's there that Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. For a beautifully illustrated, unabridged version of the book, check this one out: The Secret Garden. A Beatrix Potter Treasury by Beatrix Potter - This treasury of Beatrix Potter's classic stories is perfect for little ones. Pick and choose your favorite tales, or read the whole thing through. Nothing says
